If nothing else, because we have split home field wins in recent history. I agree that they will not necessarily be ‘last year’s TTU’, but neither will we. I believe both teams will stay above mediocre but this game is cause for concern. Not only have they won the home games recently, they will be out for revenge from last year as well. Not picking this as a sure loss… but definitely a 5 on my worry-meter.

The fact that I have witnessed L’s my last 3 trips to Stillwater make this a no-brainer 5 for my vote. Addressing the fact that they didn’t show up at Tech last year, the same could be said for us in Norman. What I mean is they play us well at T. Boone, but have always struggled at Jones. Plus, until one of us steps it up a notch(Tech/State), there’s only 2 teams especially in the South that go a whole season without at least one stinker. My question: will we be as good as the ‘07 Tech squad? If so, I like our chances, because I’m not sold on State either.

I also am not sold on this defense. I feel they may have more to overcome than anyone is writing about. If Tech does not go there with the right mindset, this is a big loss. It is kind of like this is the new TCU for Tech on its schedule. You all remember how much we seemed to always struggle against an inferrior Frog team year in and year out? Well this is them in orange instead of purple. If Tech shows up ready, they will win this one, but not easily.

I think OSU is going to be the most disappointing team this year. That said, I think that we have a very poor chance: we play like crap at boone pickens.

I’m confident Tech has a better overall team but these guys are always a challenge. I often tell people I feel like it’s our true rival. Both schools will be fighting for that 3rd spot and this game will decide a great deal. Dez scares the hell out me with our secondary. This game will be a very close one. I say Tech sqeeks by with a fieldgoal to win it in OT.
Tech 27 OSU 24.

will be a test of the Red Raiders “improved” defense under McNeil. The loss in 07 was a big disappointment and it led to McNeil taking over as DC. If Tech’s defense is legit, it will be obvious in this game and Raiders will prevail.

OSU is scrapping for recognition. We are the natural level of competition. They always play a good game over the last 8 years in Stillwater. Even gave ut a scare in 07 as I recall. Dez Bryant is a hands down favorite at least from the Big 12 voters for the Biletnikof award. He had more total yards receiving than Crabman had last year too. The RB K. Hunter is money too. So I agree the offense is going score an average of 40 plus all year long. Not so sure they score 40 on the Raiders. Darn I am starting to count up the phantoms. Back to the vagaries and collisions. Techs coaching staff is better than Gundy’s coaching team. OSU Looks to be better on defense. The New Def Coord. is going fire them up that’s a given. I think they will improve on defense but it’s not going to be miracle event. It’s not like they will suddenly be a dominant force. Heck we are not dominant force- yet. They won’t have the D line to beat our O –line and Potts’ choice of weapons is going to be effective at hurting those new safeties. Tech Running backs should do bit of damage as well. Thing that bugs me is this road game hang up that TTU displays. Not mentally focused, getting frustrated etc. I want that tendency to be buried this year. So am I concerned with a tight game? Yes I am. We are getting better every year as well. I voted 4 and Tech wins by 10 points. Watch out for little travel bottles as you run for the tunnel. O yeah and "pistols firing ! .. not so good a TD sedge way line. That’s just me.

5>>>They’re gonna want revenge for hanging half a hudred on ‘em last year and it’s at their house;)

Hunter is scary, especially if he gets outside. Given that we are replacing both DE positions, getting outside will be easier than it was last year. My biggest concern is not the OSU passing game, its that they won’t have to pass to do damage, control the ball, and that will open up big plays for Bryant. Gundy favors very balanced play calling, so he won’t abandoned the run either. I see this game turning into a horse race. If TOP is in their favor, I worry about our defense coming up with key stops in the 4th quarter.

so I think we finally eek one out this time. Still voted 5 though!