Week 4 conference ranking is harder to do ...

[surly]

1. OU until beaten
2. TCU my gosh Gary can coach 'em up
3. oSu will be interesting bounce back or not test v. Tech
4. WVU not impressive at Lawrence
5. K-State idling
6. Tech impressive win at Houston
7. ISU awaits upset
8. Texas Thursday will be interesting
9. BU played with some baker's spunk
10. Ku bonehead coaching overcomes good effort

 

[chuckd4735]

I'm with you except Tech is ahead of KSU. KSUs loss to Vandy looked much worse after yesterday.

 

[Clonehomer]

Tier 1 with OU and TCU - These teams still have playoff hopes

Tier 2 - OSU - They have a punchers chance against anyone, but ultimately you need to put out a defense to be considered legit.

Tier 3 - log jam - WVU, KSU, UT, ISU, TTU - Who knows. Should be figured out in the next couple weeks. I think ISU is in the top half of the conference, but we need to see them against B12 style teams.

Tier 4 - KU, BU - #sad

 

[CyForPresident]

OU
TCU
OSU
WVU
Tech
KSU
ISU
Texas
KU
Baylor

 

[awd4cy]

1. Oklahoma
2. TCU
3. Oklahoma State
4. West Virginia
5. Texas Tech
6. Texas
7. Kansas State
8. Iowa State
9. Baylor
10. Kansas forever and ever

 

[cyclones500]

1. Oklahoma
2. TCU
3. Oklahoma State
4. West Virginia
5. Texas Tech
6. Iowa State
7. Kansas State
8. Texas
9. Baylor
10. Kansas

 

[andyokstate]

I agree with Surly's ranking. OU clearly at top, even with that uninspired showing against Baylor. TCU solidly in 2nd. A wad of other teams, then BU and KU.

At the start of the season, I thought our OL was average to slightly above average. They had played together a couple of seasons, so the continuity was solid. We lost the right side of the line before TCU from injuries (one out for season, other has turf toe) in Pitt game, so we had first time starters at RG and RT. Our lack of depth there really showed. But the defense. Good grief. Puncher's chance, indeed...but susceptible to any number of things as well.

 

[awd4cy]

I agree with Surly's ranking. OU clearly at top, even with that uninspired showing against Baylor. TCU solidly in 2nd. A wad of other teams, then BU and KU.

At the start of the season, I thought our OL was average to slightly above average. They had played together a couple of seasons, so the continuity was solid. We lost the right side of the line before TCU from injuries (one out for season, other has turf toe) in Pitt game, so we had first time starters at RG and RT. Our lack of depth there really showed. But the defense. Good grief. Puncher's chance, indeed...but susceptible to any number of things as well.

Surly has Kansas State too high. They haven't shown anything against quality competition. Vandy loss was just bad. Also Tech has a better win already and Texas actually took a top 10 team to wire on the road.

 

[stateofmind]

Off topic, but I have to share. I sent a handwritten email to Coach Snyder a couple weeks ago to let him know how much he's appreciated after I read his article in The Players Tribune. He sent back a handwritten card, in purple sharpie nonetheless, and was awesome. He really is a treasure.

 

[TheJackWePack5]

1. OU
2. TCU
3. Ok St
4. WVU
5. KSU
6. Texas
7. Texas Tech
8. ISU
9. Baylor
10. KU

I think teams 3-8 are a crapshoot.

Also the KSU/Vandy game and the Alabama/Vandy game shows the huuuuuuge gap between Alabama and even a decent football team.

 

[CyJeans]

I am personally just happy that Baylor is terrible. They deserve to be blown out every single week.

 

[jburke]

To be honest watching both Baylor and KU play this weekend, I would not be surprised if an unprepared team gets surprised by them this year.... WVU and OU are perfect examples of the overlook that can happen on the road.....

 

[VeloClone]

10. Kansas forever and ever

Until my bold prediction comes true, that is.

After Bill Snyder finally retires (again) the KSU AD spurn's Bill's pressure and hires someone from outside the program to take over the reins. Sean Snyder is hired by KU to take over their program and KSU is beaten by KU on the grid iron in 12 of the next 15 years.

 

[Doc]

What the heck is a baker's spunk

 

[carvers4math]

I really have no idea what to make of Texa$ or K-State.

Texas tight game with USC vs. beatdown by Maryland, who got beatdown by UCF after their long Irma layoff.

Then K-State laying egg at Vandy.

I guess we'll find out a little more soon.

 

[CtownCyclone]

What the heck is a baker's spunk

Creme fraiche?

 

[isu81]

What the heck is a baker's spunk

I don't know, but I hope my baker doesn't have it.

 

[bgprest]

What the heck is a baker's spunk

I don't know either... just hope to God it has nothing to do with cream-filled donuts...

 

[surly]

Baker was running his mouth, what's new, and Baylor played to it with spunk. I know, I know. This creative writing is a test. You should see what else swirls in this head that I'd like to write.

 

[Shawker]

1. OU
2. TCU
3. Ok St
4. WVU
5. KSU
6. Texas
7. Texas Tech
8. ISU
9. Baylor
10. KU

I think teams 3-8 are a crapshoot.

Also the KSU/Vandy game and the Alabama/Vandy game shows the huuuuuuge gap between Alabama and even a decent football team.

I would say 4-8 are a crapshoot. I think Okie State is a solid 3rd. I think they are clearly more talented than the teams after them.