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I think UT is going to pull this one off, but I think it's going to be a close, high-scoring game that comes down to big fourth quarter plays. Other random predictions: - UT will be down early in the first quarter.
- We will have at least two major special-teams plays.
- The defense will score a touchdown.
Consider this your game-day open thread. Halftime Update: Texas 20, Oklahoma 21. Let's look at my predictions: - UT will be down early in the first quarter: They've still never led, but they get the ball to start the half.
- We will have at least two major special-teams plays. Already got one, with Shipley's awesome kickoff return for a TD.
- The defense will score a touchdown. Not yet, but a big interception at the end of the half set up a field goal to bring us within one point.
Texas made some conservative play calling at the end of the half, electing to line up a field goal rather than go for a TD. That's both smart, and frustrating. We'll see if their defense can get a few sacks on Bradford in the second half, and if McCoy can keep up his excellent air attack. If the Horns stop running laterally, I think the offense will be there. On defense, they are honestly looking good -- OU is just real fast. That's why continued touches on Bradford will make a huge difference. (By the way, I'm blogging on this b/c I'm watching the game out on a farm in upstate NY.) |
