Colt McCoy – Quarterback for the Texas Longhorns

By Danny Reagan / Abilene, Texas

I've seen Oklahoma State play often enough to know that those Cowboys are just crazy enough to win when they shouldn't.

Despite the fact that they're tied for the Big 12 South lead and have a potent offense, some observers feel they should lose because of Texas' ranking or the fact that OSU's defense is giving up almost 4 touchdowns a game.

Just throw all that baloney out the window.

This game in Stillwater - which pits the shades or orange against each other - will be the toughest the 'Horns will face to date. It starts a three-game stretch which will determine the Longhorns' season - more or less. The way the Red Raiders are playing, that game against Tech isn't looking as potent as it did earlier in the season, and UT will be looking for payback against the Aggies.

So this game at Boone Pickens Stadium Saturday takes on a new importance. Good timing, because Colt McCoy, Jamaal Charles and the rest of the Horns appear to have some momentum after escaping the 'Huskers last week. Same thing can be said for the Cowboys who edge Kansas State, 41-39.

Sorry, but this is a long way around of saying that Texas better play like this is for all the marbles, because that's the way the Cowboys will cinch it up.