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RANKING THE BIG 12

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:04 CST

1. Texas (1) at BaylorMust continue to win impressively

2. Oklahoma State (3) Texas TechRemains in Fiesta Bowl conversation

3. Texas Tech (4) at Oklahoma St. Tough finishing kick begins in Stillwater

Neb. intercepts OU's Jones 5 times in 10-3 win

ERIC OLSON — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:16 CST

Matt O'Hanlon had three of Nebraska's five interceptions against Landry Jones and the Cornhuskers squeezed enough production out of their struggling offense to upset No. 20 Oklahoma 10-3 on Saturday night.

The Sooners (5-4, 3-2 Big 12) failed to score a touchdown for the first time since a 29-0 loss to Texas A&M in 1998.

The Cornhuskers (6-3, 3-2) won despite getting just seven first downs and 180 total yards. They were able to get a yard when they really needed it, after Prince Amukamara returned an interception to the OU 1 in the second quarter. Zac Lee threw a short pass to Ryan Hill for Nebraska's fourth offensive TD in four games.

Record day for Texas' Shipley

JIM VERTUNO — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:28 CST

AUSTIN, Texas — At the end of his big day, a group of Texas fans were chanting Jordan Shipley's name when he was pushed out of a group of Longhorns players, flashed a quick "Hook'em Horns" salute and jumped back into the pack.

For a guy who seldom likes to talk about himself, even he had to acknowledge the best day ever by a Longhorns receiver.

"That was fun," Shipley said. "I was trying to hide in the back but those linemen grabbed me and tossed me out in front of everyone."

Kirk Seminoff looks at today's other Big 12 games

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:07 CST

Central Florida at No. 2 Texas

When: 11 a.m.

Records: UCF 5-3, UT 8-0

The Big 12 runway

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:52 CST

The Eagle's Kellis Robinett looks at the conference, in predicted order of finish
1. Kansas
Head fashionista: Bill Self (seventh season, 169-40)

Ranking the Big 12

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:04 CST

TeamNext opponentComment
1. TexasCentral FloridaSteaming toward title game
2. Oklahomaat NebraskaLandry Jones settling in

Big-play defense lifts Texas past Cowboys

Associated Press — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:04 CDT

Curtis Brown and Earl Thomas each returned interceptions for touchdowns, and Cody Johnson had two short TD runs as the No. 3 Longhorns routed No. 13 Oklahoma State 41-14 on Saturday at Stillwater, Okla., to establish themselves as the clear frontrunner in the Big 12 South.
McCoy had an efficient 171-yard performance and threw his 100th career touchdown pass, and the Longhorns avoided the kind of letdown on Halloween weekend that cost them a chance to play for the Big 12 and national championships a year ago.
Texas (8-0, 5-0) came in with the nation's toughest defense against the run, then played havoc with Zac Robinson and the Oklahoma State (6-2, 3-1) passing attack. Robinson came in as the conference's top-rated passer after breaking the Cowboys' record for accuracy in a game last week, but threw a career-high four picks against the Longhorns.

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:03 CDT

Cross country
Big 12 Championship
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Kirk Seminoff looks at today's other Big 12 games

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:03 CDT

Nebraska at Baylor
When: 11:30 a.m.
Records: NU 4-3, 1-2 Big 12; BU 3-4, 0-3

Bryant won't play again

Associated Press — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:05 CDT

STILLWATER, Okla. —Oklahoma State All-American wide receiver Dez Bryant will remain suspended for the remainder of the football season, the NCAA ruled on Tuesday.
The junior will not be eligible to play until September 2010.
OSU plans to appeal the decision to the NCAA Student-Athlete Reinstatement Committee, but athletic department spokesman Kevin Klintworth declined further comment.

Ranking the Big 12

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:04 CDT

Team (last week) Next opponentComment
1.Texas (1) at Oklahoma StateWins this, plan for BCS title game
2. Oklahoma State (2) TexasWould be Gundy's biggest victory

Bradford pins hopes on NFL

JEFF LATZKE — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:06 CDT

ST. LOUIS — Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford will have season-ending shoulder surgery and expects to enter the NFL draft in April.
The Oklahoma quarterback injured his right, throwing shoulder twice this season, most recently against Texas on Oct. 10.
The school announced Sunday that Dr. James Andrews will perform the operation Wednesday in Birmingham, Ala. Bradford is expected to address reporters following the Sooners' practice tonight in Norman, Okla.

Cyclones win at Nebraska for first time since '77

Associated Press — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:06 CDT

Nebraska matched a school record by committing eight turnovers, including four inside the Iowa State 5, and the Cyclones posted a 9-7 upset Saturday for their first victory in Lincoln since 1977.
"I feel really blessed to get this win, and I know that's the way the rest of the team feels," defensive tackle Nate Frere said. "Whacky game, but that's how it goes sometimes."
Whacky, indeed.

Big 12 commissioner visits Manhattan

KELLIS ROBINETT — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:09 CDT

MANHATTAN — The Big 12 football championship has belonged to the South Division since 2003, which has prompted some to suggest division realignment for the good of the conference — and introducing the possibility of an Oklahoma-Texas championship game.
But while visiting Kansas State on Friday, Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe said while realignment isn't being considered, he wants the league to become more competitive.
"I don't think it's healthy to have one division that's just clearly dominant," he said.

Kirk Seminoff looks at today's other Big 12 games

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:04 CDT

Iowa State at Nebraska
When: 11:30 a.m.
Records: ISU 4-3, 1-2; NU 4-2, 1-1

Two injury updates

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:09 CDT

* Texas' Colt McCoy will lose a thumbnail but not playing time. McCoy injured the thumb on his right (throwing) hand in the second quarter of the victory against Oklahoma. He had one of the worst passing games of his career, 21 of 39 for 127 yards.
* The good news is Sam Bradford's shoulder was not further damaged by the first-quarter sack against the Longhorns. Although it's assumed Bradford is done for the season, coach Bob Stoops said he wouldn't comment on his status until later this week.
Ranking the Big 12

Texas wins sloppy over OU

JAIME ARON — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:06 CDT

DALLAS — Colt McCoy was a mess. His right thumbnail was ready to fall off, a nagging cold was wearing him down and Oklahoma was confusing him with blitzes he'd never seen.
Then, with a chance to put the game away for No. 3 Texas midway through the fourth quarter, he threw an interception that could've turned into a go-ahead touchdown for the Sooners.
McCoy salvaged it all, though. He made a game-saving tackle on the pickoff return, then, after his defense got him the ball back, managed to grind out the final 3:31, sending No. 3 Texas to a 16-13 victory Saturday over a No. 20 Oklahoma team that again lost Heisman winner Sam Bradford.

Kirk Seminoff looks at today's other Big 12 games

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:03 CDT

No. 20 Oklahoma vs. No. 3 Texas
When: 11 a.m.
Records: OU 3-2, 1-0; UT 5-0, 2-0

Red River Shootout always testy

JIM VERTUNO — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:05 CDT

DALLAS — First came the flyovers. Then the Big 12 tiebreaker that helped Oklahoma win the league title. A few months later in Austin there was — briefly — an asterisk.
The annual Texas-Oklahoma rivalry at the Cotton Bowl is always a grudge match. Today's game between the No. 3 Longhorns and No. 20 Sooners also carries national title implications and promises to be extra spicy after what happened last season.
Forgot? Here's a rundown.

Big 12 women preseason poll

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:05 CDT

The Kansas women received three first-place votes and tied with Texas for second in a poll of the league's coaches.
Four starters return from last season's KU team that went 22-14 and lost in the WNIT final. Senior Danielle McCray was recently chosen preseason Big 12 player of the year by the coaches.
Kansas State was eighth in the poll. Ashley Sweat and Kari Kincaid top seven players who return from last season's team that went 25-8 and reached the NCAA Tournament.