Posted on 10/06/2006 3:10:35 PM PDT by txroadkill
With 100 Texas-Oklahoma games in the history books, it's time to draw a few conclusions about the Red River shootout (we still find "Red River Rivalry" to be a mouthful).
First, Texas will win Saturday 16.5 to 15.7. OK, that's not a real score, but it is the historical average for points scored in this game.
In all, the Longhorns have won 56 of the first 100 Texas-Oklahoma games. OU lays claim to 39, and five were tied.
For years, the game was known for its close outcomes. Forty-nine games have been decided by nine points or fewer. The 1996 game went to overtime.
But recent history of the shootout has produced games that are closer to blowouts. No Texas-Oklahoma game since 1998 has been decided by less than double digits.
Three games since 2000 were blowouts of 33 points or more.
If there's a true blowout this year, it's more likely to be scored by Oklahoma. The Sooners own the seven biggest victory margins in series history.
Oddsmakers have made Texas a four-point favorite for Saturday. Only 23 of the 100 Texas-OU games have been closer than that.
(Excerpt) Read more at statesman.com ...
Texas? Only steers and queers come from Texas, Private Cowboy. And you don't look much like a steer to me so that kinda narrows it down.
Aikman played for Henrietta
and Henreita went 2&8 or 3&7.
(sung to the tune of "With a Little Help From my Friends")
What do you do when the Ducks are behind?
Would you use a Pac 10 referee?
Give them the ball on an onside kick call
And then claim it's a real victory.
Oh they get by with a little help from the refs,
Recover the ball with a little help from the refs,
Interference calls with a little help from the refs.
What do you do with the Sooners ahead?
Would you take the loss like you were men?
Have the refs throw a flag
And then you can brag
That you knew you would win all along
(Chorus)
I'm a Texas fan, but that was the most flagrant screwing of a team I've seen this year.
I love Texas HS football...and live in Texas...and root for Texas teams except for this weekend....both kids went to OU.....GO SOONERS...
Sounds like you've watched "Officer & a agentleman" too many times.
I'm not saying it is, but, the only state worse might be Nebraska. They have ONE team and nothing else. Worse, some of those Nebraska farm boys are horses, and prove it in the NFL. Their fans are also crazier, IF that's possible.
(Before I get flamed, I grew up an okie and am more than proud of my heritage and wishing for Texas and Nebraska loses. LOL)
Very good! I like it.
I didn't see the Oregon-Oklahoma game 'cause I was at the Cal game.
Good luck tomorrow.
That's from Full Metal Jacket.
As well as O & A J.
It is too bad they can't tie anymore.
Hook ‘em, Horns !!! :)
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