BIG 12 SOUTH 2002-03
TEXAS LONGHORNS 13 RETURNING STARTERS O:8 D:5
HC MACK BROWN 38-13 SU
Can the Horns finally get over the hump??
Can Mack Brown win the big one??
What is there to say about the UT Horns?? Nothing!!! They've been a bunch of chokers so far, and they've clearly had some of the best talent in the country. The 2002 version just might be the squad that breaks through. Everything was set up for them last year, and maybe they expected to just win the championship. That's not the case this year, and they'll be w/out some excellent players from LY. Back is QB Simms, RB Benson (I could've sworn I heard he was done for the year...not sure), and all of LY's WR's for a very potent offense. This year's offense could set records at UT. The O-line loses its premier tackle, but HC Brown has recruited very well & talented hogs are looking to step right in. The defensive line is stacked, and will terrorize other squads O-lines. It just might be the best in the country. The LB's are a bit inexperienced, but talented nonetheless. The secondary is my main concern for UT. They lose stud cover men in Jammer & Brooks so they'll need some time to gain some experience & to gel. What just might put UT over the top this year are their special teams. They've gotten better every year Mack's been HC, and they could be dominating this year. The schedule is much tougher than LY's, but the Horns
might also be better than last year.
TEXAS A&M AGGIES 16 RETURNING STARTERS O:9 D:7
HC R.C. SLOCUM 117-41 SU
Can the Aggies stay healthy at every position this year??
Can they take care of the big dawg's at home??
Last year was one the College Station faithful would rather forget. They exploded out of the gate, but then injuries flat out killed this teams chances. Most of LY's team returns, and the only major loss is C McKinney. QB Farris returns for his senior season, but he's got some very talented recruits trying to take his job. The Backfield is loaded as everyone returns from injury, and RB Farmer will be ready to tear it up from the start. The O-line will suffer from the loss of their premier center, but this year version has a ton more experience, and they'll be stronger at getting the ground game going. The Wrecking Crew defense looks to be straight up nasty this year. The front 7 is very athletic, and very big. They're also anchored by one of the best secondaries in the country anchored by CB's Davis & Jones. The Aggie Special Teams will also improve due to the fact that Cody Scates can concentrate on punting since they landed the best punter in the nation. I'm really getting excited about the '02 Aggies b/c I want someone else to represent the South other than UT or OK. It's time for some new blood. This team has the goods to get it done, and they have the schedule as well. They get VTECH, Nebraska, and Oklahoma in front of the 12th man at home. This team could be undefeated when they stroll into Austin for their season finale.
OKLAHOMA SOONERS 15 RETURNING STARTERS O:8 D:7
HC BOB STOOPS 31-7 SU
Will they get better play out of the QB position??
Can their offense score in the big games??
Can they take advantage of their schedule??
The Sooners of 2002 seem to have the easiest path to winning their second National Championship in 3 years. They get every tough game at home except for roadies to Dallas to play Texas, and a Nov 9 date w/ the Aggies in College Station. I honestly can't believe how pathetic their schedule is!!! Hybl and White return & they better improve, or stoops will bench them for rFr Brent Rawls.
Little man Griifin is back as well for his SR season, and he's got a solid O-line paving the way. The WR core is loaded w/ talent, and returns most of LY's squad. The defense loses 2 impact players, and I just can't see the Sooners making up for those losses right away. Gone are LB Calmus, and CB Williams. They were the 2 studs of LY's dominating defense, and their losses will definitely be felt. The '02 defense returns plenty w/ game experience, and I'm sure HC Stoops will get them in the groove of things very quickly. This team clearly has the talent, AND SCHEDULE, to get to the Fiesta. It all just might depend on their 2 tough roadies vs. the Texas schools.
TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS 16 RETURNING STARTERS O:7 D:9
HC MIKE LEACH 14-11 SU
Will the Red Raiders be able to win at least 2 from the big dawg's??
Can they're defense step it up??
Tech has gotten better the past few seasons, and they've been bowling in each as well. HC Leach has done a great job w/ this program, and they're one of the better Big 12 teams this yr as well. Their offense will be deadly lead by stud QB Kingsbury, but a RB will have to step up. The defense will also be better this season since 9 starters return, but they have to cut down the 23.8 ppg they gave up. This team just happens to be in the tougher South region of the Big 12, and they'll have to knock off one of the big dawg's along the way to make some serious noise. The Red Raiders will be bowling again in 2002, and they just might eclipse LY's win total.
OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS 16 RETURNING STARTERS O:8 D:8
HC LES MILES 4-7 SU
The Cowboys season was made LY when they invaded Norman, and crushed OU's hopes for repeating as National Champions. This team has a bunch of athletes that are capable of anything when things go right. I'm a big fan of the coaching staff, and they're new schemes will pay off big-time. OKST does pull a very tough conference slate, but I wouldn't be surprised to see them step up
& bite someone in the ass again.
BAYLOR BEARS 15 RETURNING STARTERS O:6 D:9
HC KEVIN STEELE 6-27 SU
This teams in the Big 12 why? The talent disparity is just too much, and I wish they'd kick this school out already!!!!!
TEXAS LONGHORNS 13 RETURNING STARTERS O:8 D:5
HC MACK BROWN 38-13 SU
Can the Horns finally get over the hump??
Can Mack Brown win the big one??
What is there to say about the UT Horns?? Nothing!!! They've been a bunch of chokers so far, and they've clearly had some of the best talent in the country. The 2002 version just might be the squad that breaks through. Everything was set up for them last year, and maybe they expected to just win the championship. That's not the case this year, and they'll be w/out some excellent players from LY. Back is QB Simms, RB Benson (I could've sworn I heard he was done for the year...not sure), and all of LY's WR's for a very potent offense. This year's offense could set records at UT. The O-line loses its premier tackle, but HC Brown has recruited very well & talented hogs are looking to step right in. The defensive line is stacked, and will terrorize other squads O-lines. It just might be the best in the country. The LB's are a bit inexperienced, but talented nonetheless. The secondary is my main concern for UT. They lose stud cover men in Jammer & Brooks so they'll need some time to gain some experience & to gel. What just might put UT over the top this year are their special teams. They've gotten better every year Mack's been HC, and they could be dominating this year. The schedule is much tougher than LY's, but the Horns
might also be better than last year.
TEXAS A&M AGGIES 16 RETURNING STARTERS O:9 D:7
HC R.C. SLOCUM 117-41 SU
Can the Aggies stay healthy at every position this year??
Can they take care of the big dawg's at home??
Last year was one the College Station faithful would rather forget. They exploded out of the gate, but then injuries flat out killed this teams chances. Most of LY's team returns, and the only major loss is C McKinney. QB Farris returns for his senior season, but he's got some very talented recruits trying to take his job. The Backfield is loaded as everyone returns from injury, and RB Farmer will be ready to tear it up from the start. The O-line will suffer from the loss of their premier center, but this year version has a ton more experience, and they'll be stronger at getting the ground game going. The Wrecking Crew defense looks to be straight up nasty this year. The front 7 is very athletic, and very big. They're also anchored by one of the best secondaries in the country anchored by CB's Davis & Jones. The Aggie Special Teams will also improve due to the fact that Cody Scates can concentrate on punting since they landed the best punter in the nation. I'm really getting excited about the '02 Aggies b/c I want someone else to represent the South other than UT or OK. It's time for some new blood. This team has the goods to get it done, and they have the schedule as well. They get VTECH, Nebraska, and Oklahoma in front of the 12th man at home. This team could be undefeated when they stroll into Austin for their season finale.
OKLAHOMA SOONERS 15 RETURNING STARTERS O:8 D:7
HC BOB STOOPS 31-7 SU
Will they get better play out of the QB position??
Can their offense score in the big games??
Can they take advantage of their schedule??
The Sooners of 2002 seem to have the easiest path to winning their second National Championship in 3 years. They get every tough game at home except for roadies to Dallas to play Texas, and a Nov 9 date w/ the Aggies in College Station. I honestly can't believe how pathetic their schedule is!!! Hybl and White return & they better improve, or stoops will bench them for rFr Brent Rawls.
Little man Griifin is back as well for his SR season, and he's got a solid O-line paving the way. The WR core is loaded w/ talent, and returns most of LY's squad. The defense loses 2 impact players, and I just can't see the Sooners making up for those losses right away. Gone are LB Calmus, and CB Williams. They were the 2 studs of LY's dominating defense, and their losses will definitely be felt. The '02 defense returns plenty w/ game experience, and I'm sure HC Stoops will get them in the groove of things very quickly. This team clearly has the talent, AND SCHEDULE, to get to the Fiesta. It all just might depend on their 2 tough roadies vs. the Texas schools.
TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS 16 RETURNING STARTERS O:7 D:9
HC MIKE LEACH 14-11 SU
Will the Red Raiders be able to win at least 2 from the big dawg's??
Can they're defense step it up??
Tech has gotten better the past few seasons, and they've been bowling in each as well. HC Leach has done a great job w/ this program, and they're one of the better Big 12 teams this yr as well. Their offense will be deadly lead by stud QB Kingsbury, but a RB will have to step up. The defense will also be better this season since 9 starters return, but they have to cut down the 23.8 ppg they gave up. This team just happens to be in the tougher South region of the Big 12, and they'll have to knock off one of the big dawg's along the way to make some serious noise. The Red Raiders will be bowling again in 2002, and they just might eclipse LY's win total.
OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS 16 RETURNING STARTERS O:8 D:8
HC LES MILES 4-7 SU
The Cowboys season was made LY when they invaded Norman, and crushed OU's hopes for repeating as National Champions. This team has a bunch of athletes that are capable of anything when things go right. I'm a big fan of the coaching staff, and they're new schemes will pay off big-time. OKST does pull a very tough conference slate, but I wouldn't be surprised to see them step up
& bite someone in the ass again.
BAYLOR BEARS 15 RETURNING STARTERS O:6 D:9
HC KEVIN STEELE 6-27 SU
This teams in the Big 12 why? The talent disparity is just too much, and I wish they'd kick this school out already!!!!!