I find it interesting that Plumley has been suppended for the season and Granger gets off with a slap on the wrist..Im proud of Coach Coales for doing the right thing.I guess Stoops is taking a page from the Switzer playbook...Its all about who makes more money folks.

...but you can rank a team with a win-loss 0-0, as evidenced by THIS preseason poll and EVERY OTHER preseason poll. I never said a preseason ranking is an indication of how a team will perform, rather a headstart in a race for the MNC. The only reason Mizzou and Kansas rose so high was because of the unusual way in which all of the top 10 were losing. Pretty much, every top 10 team had to lose before Kansas and Mizzou would ever be considered for a top 10 slot; had the original top 10 won-out, KU and Mizzou would'nt have sniffed the top 10. So, if a preseason #1 and #2 go undefeated, will a team take their place? That's my question to you.

israel, preseason polls mean nothing. Use all the asterisks you want you don't convince me that preseason polls are worth a crap. The season hasn't started and you can't rank a team with a win-loss 0-0. Polls don't mean anything until the 4th or 5th week of play unitl the 'tough' teams can get these no name colleges out of the way. (i.e. Michigan dropped with numerous losses and with the rise of Missouri and KS, which was no where to be ranked in preseason). The preseason polls mean NOTHING.

So David, do you still prescribe to your idea that preseason rankings mean nothing? Scenario: Georgia starts the season ranked #1, Ohio State #2, and Missouri #6 as ranked by Athlon Sports. Assume all of those teams go undefeated. Do you think Missouri, after beating Oklahoma (assuming they meet), Kansas, Texas (possibly twice), Nebraska, and Oklahoma State will make it to the National Championship game? If Georgia and Ohio State start at #1/2 and go undefeated, they will meet for the title because they were projected as #1/2 all along. Preseason polls do mean something in the world of college football, were no playoff system exists.

Jeff and David, congrats on being so oblivious to the world around you. Apparently, you never read or comprehended what I've been writing all along; that's your issue. As for your weak written attacks trying to discredit me as a person, just consider who here has been trying to put down the other. I haven't made one personal attack yet, even though I've been the target by many who simply don't understand the difference between a comment written personally by me and a quote from another poster.*****************************************************************************************************Remember, the first part of the comment you had issues with was written by Tu; I only quoted it for a direct response to that statement. Because of profanity, Tu's comment, part of which I quoted, was deleted by the administrator. Attack me as much as you want to. I refuse to stoop to the level at which you portray me, which just happens to be the echelon you're occupying.

Too bad our asses will be handed to us in January by Illinois for the BCS...

I for one hope OU gets to the Big 12 Championship game and physically beats MU like they did twice last year.
The look on Chase Daniels face last year was priceless. That being said, unless the Sooners bring their "A" game every week, they won't get the opportunity. There is such parity in college football these days, it just depends on which team shows up. Boomer Sooner! Natl. Champs 2008!!

I hate to say it but OU is going to have a tough time against Washington, Kstate and OSU. I can see an upset in one or maybe two of these games.

What makes you think he didn't turn down Stanford and went to Harvard? smyrna, go away.

You guys leave Israel alone. He's just trying to self-soothe his ego for not getting into Stanford. Ouch!

hi

We can whup MU even if it basically will be a home game for them...Boomer!

Okay David, you're right, I'm wrong. Preseason polls have nothing to do with how far the team goes as the season progresses. If a team starts out at #1 and goes undefeated while an unranked team goes undefeated, I'm sure there is actually a chance that undefeated team might take the place of the preseason #1 in the national championship.

You have issues.

oh boy! most okies are semi literate bible dummies who build their world around a god who hates them and a college they never went to. biggest losers anywhere, hands down.

Hokey smoke, Bullwinkle!!!!
When the hell does the season start???

I meant "didn't make a story"

This is interesting, I wonder why Oklahoma media make a story of this on espn.com.... Scroll all the way down until you get to "Ranking the Big 12 coaches--as players". hmmmm http://myespn.go.com/blogs/big12

Okay bud, I don't need an explanation of football. Preseason polls mean nothing.

Preseason polls mean nothing.*****************************Not necessarily. That statement is correct in saying they have no indication of how a team will perform. However, they do have a lot to do with where a team ends up at the end of the year. If OU starts at #2 and goes undefeated, chances are they'll end up in the title game. If a #24 goes undefeated, they're at the mercy of the many teams who were ranked in the top five preseason. At that point, a one-loss team could prevail if, preseason, everyone thought they were good enough.

Preseason polls mean nothing.

*****Here's the deal everyone*****The first part of my comment below, which is followed by the asterisks and a response was written by TU. I simply used the copy/paste function so I could respond directly to that quote. The second half, after the asterisks, was my rebuttal to Tu. Apparently, TU's post has been deleted because of profanity, so you can't see that I was simply responding to that quote directly.

My God, Bruce...read my response to Chris.

CHRIS, the first part of my comment was a copy/paste of tu's post. I was responding directly to THAT specific comment in defense of Lynard, which is why I separated the original comment and my rebuttal with a line of asterisks. Do you get it? You're too busy taking things personally and namecalling to even notice that the first section of my comment was a quote from tu. Man, if you had any clue what was actually being said, you might be able to come up with a decent response. You're way off base.

are you kidding isreal? that justifies throwing your weight around, like you somehow have the right to own other people because of implied wealth? sure man.

b,OKC... Couldn't agree you you more...Tech is "scary-good". Lots of returnees, and their coach (Leach) is a good man. As far as the other teams are concerned: What's the old saying? "On any given day..." Or night, for that matter. Hope that we finally see the Sooners come to play at the intensity with which they should.just one other point here for the others....I'm probably not the weathiest of people here, but have all that I need...

Boomer Sooner

np lynard. tu can join isreal in dividing the country for senseless reasons like schools, football, and stereotypes. I never went to OU but I am still a big fan! Caught the fever when I moved here 10 years ago. Just too much fun to not root for the local team with all of your friends!

Lynard, let's not call people names, especially when I was quoting tu for the sake of an isolated response. Scroll back down and read tu's comment, and then scroll up to notice how I replied specifically to that statement. The same goes to you, Chris. Read a little bit before blasting away at the keyboard.

Thank you Chris. The guy's obviously a jerk. My point to Tu is that you don't need to be a graduate of a university in order to be a fan. Yes, I went to OU but even if I hadn't I'd still opt to be a fan. I'm trying to figure out the "prestige" of going to Cal?? Israel's an idiot but ya gotta love fools like him. You hit the nail right on the head with the insecurities statement. Feel sorry for ya Isr.

Tech almost pulled the upset last time in Norman. Paul Thompson completed an awesome pass before half to swing the momentum for the comeback. OU beware....Tech is coming with a veteran team that has been to OU before. I look for a great game.

Amen on Texas Tech being in Norman. That quirky a*& team and coach scares the heck out of me.

Hey isreal! How much do you think I'm worth? How bout my whole family? I'll give you a good deal! I would be honored to be purchased and owned by such a prestigious and kind american who never reveals deep insecurities and character flaws with comments that undermine the idea of equality, a supposed ideal of the "bastion of free thought" that is his home state of california.

OU has a very good shot of making the title game and maybe figure out how to win it. We've been to the well several times now only to have our hopes dashed.

i went to a real school lynard, the university of california and i promise i could buy you if i so desired.****************************************************************************************************but for some reason, you can't buy your way out of OKC or spend all of that money on living a quality life. Hey tu, are you ever NOT on the newsok comments section?

Thank you tu for that insghtful comment. Now shoo...I agree with you John; there's more than a couple of games if the Sooners don't play well, they will lose.
P.S. tu, I did graduate from OU in the 80's with a Masters and make a ton of money. Where did you go to school? That's what I thought.

oh boy! most okies are semi literate bible dummies who build their world around a god who hates them and a college they never went to. biggest losers anywhere, hands down.

Go ape or whatever, but TCU, Cincinnati, KU, NU, UT, aTm, Tech, and OSU are all games which, if the Sooners do not 'bring it' and the other team does, they could be in trouble. I would just hope some lesson was learned last year from both the Colorado and West Virginia games. I understand the situation at Tech, but the other two losses, well, were inexcusable.

Thanks for your insight toby and also mixing stories. Those guys are having fun with a newly released game, and wrote a story about it, so what? Relax a little would ya?

Why does KU get no respect? Shooot.....I know that Mizzou gave them their only loss, but come on!!!

I guess all of the media hasn't played the video game yet. Where can they possibly getting their information. Thank God we have Jake Trotter to do some real research.

Yeah that makes perfect sense...we have 50% of the crowd at all road games, right? Give me a break...So if the game was in Ardmore would it be a home game for OU?

I think Colorado may challenge Misery for the north.

Rick, Ulysses...I'd be surprise. I think NU will have a losing record.

Will anyone be totally surprised if Nebraska regains some toughness under Pellini and wins the north? MO has to be the favorite, but I have a feeling that the Huskers will play with a different attitude this year, and they have the athletes to win.

Thank goodness we get Texas Tech and Kansas at home. It will be a real disappointment not to win the Big 12. Texas will not be an easy game as away games are always harder. And just as Barry said, the last time I looked Dallas is in Texas.

Just hope everyone stays healthy!

Nope, no suprise...but let's play our hearts out this season Sooners!

Not really a suprise really glad that OU plays Tech at home this year though.