Oklahoma at Oklahoma State (11/29/2008)

Away:  Oklahoma [8-2 ATS]
Home:  Oklahoma State [8-2 ATS]

Game Time: 8:00 PM
Stadium: Boone Pickens Stadium

Recent Meetings:
11/24/07 - OKLST 17 vs. OKLA 49
11/25/06 - OKLA 27 vs. OKLST 21
11/26/05 - OKLST 14 vs. OKLA 42

Team Leaders:

Oklahoma:
Passing: Sam Bradford (3710)
Rushing: Chris Brown (890)
Receiving: Juaquin Iglesias (881)

Oklahoma State:
Passing: Zac Robinson (2484)
Rushing: Kendall Hunter (1439)
Receiving: Desmond Bryant (1224)

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do yourself a favor.  Don't be a dum dum.  I live in Oklahoma.  and I can tell you that only advantage OSU has..and it's a good one is the home crowd.  That's it. 

Offense:  advantage OU.  OU has a trio of Rbs in Demarco Murray, Brown, and Madu.  let's not even talk about Bradford at qb.  Remember...OU's mentality is to score on each and every possession.  OSU's mentality is to play sound football using the running game and stretch the field with their passing game.  They aren't neccesarily trying to score on each and every possession.  Remember, this is the same OSU team that was content with running over 85% of the time in a game against a previous opponent.  OU played Chattanoga and launched the same aerial assualt on them that they used against CInncy and Ttech.  again, 2 different mentalities

Defense:  Adantage OU.  OU's Dline obliterated the Oline of Ttech the whole game.  They won't do that to OSU, but just imagine the hurries they have planned for OSU.  Texas Tech is a better team than OSU, but OSU matches up better with OU because of OSU's running game. I've been watching both teams for decades and I can say that this is hands down the best OSU team since the 1988 season.  Yes, this OSU team is better than the team that had Rashuan Woods, Josh Fields at qb, and Les Miles as coach.  I knew Woods personally, trust me.

Special teams:  advantage OU

Coaching:  advantage OU.  Bob Stoops is hands down one of the top 10 coaches as of today and is arguably a top 5 coach at probably # 4.  Mike Gundy is a good coach, but again, he's no Stoops.  OU offensive Cordinator Kevin Wilson has creative play calling and has used it consistently.

History of teams:  This is the best OSU team since probably 88.  THis is not Stoops best OU team.  In fact, this is probably Stoops 4th best team.  anyone that tells you this is Stoops best OU team is a moron.  the 2000, 2003, and 2004 teams were better than this team.  Remember, the 2004 OU team was being hailed as the greatest college team of all time before they lost handidly in the championship game.

Before the season started I had OU losing 2 games in the reg season.  I've adjusted that.  I took alot of abuse for my posts in the OU v Tcu and Ou v Texas spreads on this site.  yes I was wrong re OU covering over Texas, but there were plenty of morons doubting OU's ability to cover against TCU.  I'm thinking those people didn't live in Oklahoma and didn't have the same consistent info that I had.  Remember, this whole process is all about info. 

Spread: I had OU -10 in my handicapping.  I'm thinking OU -7 is a steal.  I'm not sure if Vegas is off on this one, or if they are trying to do a brain tease here.  Maybe they're thinking "oh, they just came of a big win against Ttech and it's time for a let down."  I can tell you that is a good rationale, but this OU team is a lil different.  make no mistake, OSU hates OU.  actualy, OSU hates OU more than OU hates them.  People in Stillwater Oklahoma (home of OSU for those that don't know) brag about beating OU whenever it happens.  People in Norman Oklahoma (home of OU) hardly ever brag about beating OSU.  people in Norman are used to bragging about championships....not individual games.  OU has been there...done that.  OSU is trying to get there.

Take OU -7....and sleep on it mayne.  

I saw this same logic with Texas/OU and you are still have the same bias for OU.  You need to quit giving advice on teams you are overly in love with, it messes up your thought process.  In your analysis, you fail to notice that OSU is playing it's first big game at home.  Throw out the Texas and Tech game, both on the road. 

Now to OU's road history this year.  Washington, Baylor, K-State, and A&M.  Wow what a resume (AVG. RANK. 96TH)  Lets not forget Texas at a neutral site.........45-35 Loss!

OU has proven nothing on the road.  You seem very confident in a team that has basically proven itselft at home, and has failed in its one big game outside Norman.  Personally, I would not touch this game due the the rivalry aspect and OU is 0-1 away from Norman against good teams.  Lets not forget about the loss to Tech on the road last year around this time.

DD you may be right and OU covers by 10, but your reasoning and analysis have some very large holes in them.  I could see OSU playing a tight game and possibly pulling off the upset based on OU's lack of road experience. But OU is damn good and could easily blow OSU away.  PUTTING MY MONEY ELSEWHERE....POSSIBLY TEXAS (THEY MUST WIN BY 60 TO JUMP OU)

There will be 10,000 empty seats due to OSU's policy to not sell single game tickets in an effort to raise season ticket sales.  I don't see a huge home field advantage here. OSU's only 3 conference wins at home are Texas A&M, Baylor, and Iowa State.  I think it'd be great if school officials give away those 10,000 tickets before the game.  Either way, I see OSU being competitive.  Hope it comes off at +7.5.  BOL.