Kendall Hunter, poke "Parity" sucks for just the minority -- fans of perennial good teams. We assume. However, "parity" isn't something that typically exists in college football and, yet, it's made the 2010 season 100 times more enjoyable.
Is it "parity" that Auburn and Oregon are undefeated and vying for a national title? Certianly not. Both are pretty good football programs that have been ranked and decent enough for years.
Is it parity that Texas, USC and Florida are all down? Most will tell you "Yes!" and those will be sycophants or fans of those programs. But I refuse to acknowledge that there's a flaw in the system of winning and losing because Texas can't win a game at home.
The fact is, a team not from Texas or Oklahoma will not win the Big XII title this year. Probably. I give Oklahoma a 20 percent chance of winning the conference. Still, how fun has Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, Missouri and Baylor been? Moreso, how great has it been seeing programs like Texas, Florida and USC fall on their ass?
Remember, it wasn't that long ago that OU, UT, USC and others were so-so programs until Bob Stoops, Mack Brown, Pete Carroll and other coaches came in during the 2000s. Thirty years ago, we never thought Florida State or Miami would be fighting for a dumb bowl game.
Parity rules. Thank goodness.
Texas A&M 9, Nebraska 6
Over the past 15 years, the Aggies undeniably would've have lost this game. A ridiculously tight game that Aggie teams have lost over and over again. The best sign is that Ryan Tannehill didn't commit any turnovers allowing Nebraska any undue opportunities with the ball. A fantastic win for the Aggies in front of the entire country after barely getting any televised games over the past six years.
Oklahoma State 48, Kansas 14
The Cowboys set up next week's humdinger against OU. Reel off 38 straight points against the hapless Jayhawks, who are praying for the season to be over.
Missouri 14, Iowa State 0
With the win and a Nebraska loss, Mizzou won the Big XII North. They'll get win No. 10 next week against Kansas. Based on points, Mizzou has the seventh-ranked defense in the nation.
Oklahoma 53, Baylor 24
I guess OU's road woes and Baylor's perfection at home didn't matter. The Bears, as we've learned, were a bit overhyped. Not ready for the big show.
SMU 31, Marshall 17
For the second straight year, SMU is bowl eligible with their sixth win and with a win next week, take the Conference USA title. This wasn't nearly as close as it seems. SMU was up 24-0 by half. Zach Line rushed for 202 yards. Kyle Padron is on the brink of being very good.
Colorado 44, Kansas State 36
The Buffs have won two straight and scored 78 points in that stretch in the post-Hawkins era. Cody Hawkins looks like an All-Conference stud and Rodney Stewart nearly hit 200 yards rushing. An unlikely win against Nebraska next week makes them bowl eligible after starting 0-5 in conference.
Texas 51, Florida Atlantic 17
I doubt the Longhorwns took a trash win against directional Florida school very seriously. But I believe the Longhorns will be better next year. They should take these games and try to get better. Find a year to run the ball. Shore up the defense. Get Garrett Gilbert some confidence.
Texas Tech 64, Weber State 21
Texas Tech should pick on someone their own size.
Lousiana-Monroe 49, UNT 37
UNT's scored 128 points in the last foru games. Lance Dunbar went for another 134. Playing better. A little defense in the fourth quarter wins this one.
SFA 36, Northwestern State 13
Chief Caddo stays in Nacogdoches. The win also gives the Lumberjacks their first outright Southland Conference championship in 20 years.
