THE FUTURE
Just put the slideshow up from the Kansas game. Some nice photos.
OK, now that we have some time before the Aggie game, let's review one more time how Colt McCoy and the Longhorns can make the National Championship game.
1. As No. 1 BCS seed - Tech loses to OU but beats Baylor. UT takes out two years of frustration on the Aggies and murderlizes them. OU then loses to OSU, so Tech still goes to the Big 12 game where they are upset by Missouri.
In the meantime, "back East," Florida is upset by Florida State but then barely beats Alabama. That gives the 'Horns the No. 1 spot, probably followed by USC or Alabama.
2. As No. 2 BCS seed - Tech wins out and becomes No. 1 in the BCS. UT beats the Aggies, Florida beats Alabama but loses to Florida State. Alabama also loses to long-time rival Auburn. Even if USC wins out, Texas gets No. 2 because of strength of schedule.
That means an all-Big 12 South championship game.
3. As No. 2 BCS seed (and Big 12 champion) - OU beats Tech, but not by much, and everything works out for a three-way tie. Texas edges out the other two in the BCS rankings and advances to the Big 12 championship game where they beat Missouri again.
They'd be up against Alabama or Florida for the championship.
It's all going to become a little clearer after Saturday night. If Tech wins, the Longhorns need to hope for Option No. 2 above. If OU wins, then UT's chances are a little better for either No. 1 or No. 3.
The way he's played this season, Colt definitely deserves a shot at the title.