Big 12 lunch links: Record crowd expected for A&M's visit to Tech

Big 12 Blog

October, 19, 2009

Oct 19

12:50

PM ET

By Tim Griffin

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin

Hey Texas and Oklahoma fans: Do you have the post-Red River Rivalry blahs?

Here are a few links that will get you informed and excited heading into another week.

Despite struggling Texas A&M coming to town, Texas Tech athletic director Gerald Myers tells Don Williams of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal that he expects to easily break the school’s single-game-attendance record this week.
The Denver Post’s John Henderson analyzes the pitfalls of Sam Bradford’s decision to return to school while playing with an inexperienced offensive line.
Baylor coach Art Briles is struggling with his worst batch of injuries in his 30-season coaching career this year, according to the Waco Tribune-Herald’s John Werner.
The Tulsa World’s John Klein opines that Oklahoma and Oklahoma State are both at a crossroads.
How about Texas against the Southeastern Conference champion in the BCS National Championship Game? The New York Times’ Pete Thamel is expecting that scenario if the rest of the season falls into form.
The Lawrence Journal-World’s Dugan Arnett writes about the new contributors on Kansas’ defense.
Tyler Hansen’s scrambling abilities are causing some changes for his Colorado offensive teammates, Kyle Ringo of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.
The Lincoln Journal-Star’s Steve Sipple wonders if Bo Pelini is working game officials too much from the Nebraska sideline.
The Oklahoman’s Berry Tramel advises Bob Stoops to maintain his strong nonconference scheduling philosophy.
Iowa State defenders tell the Des Moines Register’s Randy Peterson that extensive film work was the key for the strong production against Baylor.

Tags:

Baylor Bears, Colorado Buffaloes, Iowa State Cyclones, Kansas Jayhawks, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Oklahoma Sooners, Oklahoma State Cowboys, Texas Longhorns, Texas A&M Aggies, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Sam Bradford, Art Briles, Bob Stoops, Tyler Hansen, Bo Pelini, Gerald Myers

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