With the Big 12 tournament kicking off today, The Daily’s Eric Dama predicts who ultimately will win in Oklahoma City
No. 8 Nebraska vs. No. 9 Baylor
Winner: Baylor
No. 5 Texas vs. No. 12 Colorado
Winner: Texas
No. 7 Oklahoma State vs. No. 10 Iowa State
Winner: Oklahoma State
No. 6 Texas A&M vs. Texas Tech
Winner: Texas A&M
No. 9 Baylor vs. No 1 Kansas
Winner: Kansas
No. 5 Texas vs. No. 4 Kansas State
The Wildcats, currently on the NCAA tournament bubble, will be playing for their tournament life Thursday. They need at least one — maybe two — wins this week to feel confident on Selection Sunday. Kansas State already beat the Longhorns in Austin this year. Why can’t they do it in OKC?
Winner: Kansas State
No. 7 OSU vs. No. 2 OU
People say it’s harder to beat a team when you play it back-to-back, and that it’s nearly impossible to beat a team three times in one season. I say, if you’ve already beaten a team twice this year, what makes anyone think you won’t do it again?
Winner: OU
No. 6 Texas A&M vs. No. 3 Missouri
It wouldn’t truly be March without the upsets, and this is mine. The Tigers have already played A&M once this year — and the Aggies won by double digits. Missouri has been very hot and cold lately, and the coin flip says it comes up short on Thursday.
Winner: Texas A&M
No. 1 Kansas vs. No. 4 Kansas State
You can expect the Wildcats to be psyched for this because an appearance in the championship game would do much to impress the selection committee. Bill Self’s Jayhawks will be too much for Kansas State, however, as Sherron Collins & Co. will soundly cruise past the Wildcats, whose two losses to Kansas this year were by a combined 27 points.
Winner: Kansas
No. 2 OU vs. No. 6 Texas A&M
The Aggies virtually locked up an NCAA tournament appearance after beating Missouri, but a shot at the championship would only improve their seeding. OU coach Jeff Capel wants to get the Sooners on track after losing three of five to end the season. With a chance at the championship on the line, OU will be more than ready.
Winner: OU
No. 1 Kansas vs. No. 2 OU
Last time these two teams met, Kansas won because Cole Aldrich was grabbing every offensive rebound in sight and Sherron Collins was hitting 3-pointers from what seemed like the parking lot. This time, Blake Griffin will be around to patrol the paint, and even if Collins goes berserk again, Griffin’s added production and limit on Aldrich will make a big enough difference to push the Sooners to the title.
Big 12 Champion: OU
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lolboroks 3 years, 2 months ago
"I say, if you’ve already beaten a team twice this year, what makes anyone think you won’t do it again?"
See Giants/Cowboys 2008 Playoffs.