WHO'S THE TURKEY?
Colt McCoy (above) takes part in the Hex Pep Rally which precedes the Texas A&M game (photo courtesy of mackbrown-texasfootball.com).
Hex (aka jink) is a good word for this week's game. There could be several of them working ... and not just on the unfortunate holiday turkey.
I appreciate most of Texas A&M's traditions, and I think it gives them an edge at home, but the Aggies take themselves way too seriously because of them, and I think that's why everyone else in the Big 12 wants to beat them so badly - especially at Kyle Field.
It'll be tough this Friday for the Longhorns because the guys in College Station will be playing to keep their coach. If Texas wins, conventional wisdom says Franchione is gone - maybe even if Texas loses. Coach Fran is a good guy, and players play harder for good guys.
Normally, I would say this gives the edge to the farmers, but the 'Horns will be wanting to repay the "favor" of an upset on the home field, while keeping their newly found hopes alive for a spot in the Big 12 title game.
It appears as though Colt is as hungry for this one as he was for a win after the two straight defeats earlier this season.
So, no matter what the turkeys in maroon and white do, I believe this one will be won or lost with Colt's arm.
Man, I hope I didn't jinx him.