Now that we are through three games in the Big 12 season, it seemed like an appropriate time to do some power rankings.
This year in the Big 12 will undoubtedly be as bizarre as Amy Winehouse. In those situations, it's best to sit-back and enjoy the carnage (but preferably in Winehouse's case...the carnage remains fully clothed. Quick word of advice, don't google Amy Winehouse if feeling queasy at all. Thank you)
1. Oklahoma (3-0)-Far and away the most talented team in the Big 12. Austin Johnson proved over the weekend at A&M (19 pts., 7 assts.) that their isn't much of a weak notch in the starting five for the Sooners. Home games against Nebraska and Baylor this week will keep them undefeated.
2. Kansas (2-0)- KU has had two gimmies against K-State and @Colorado. The young Jayhawks have yet to prove they can win on the road, getting smacked around at Arizona and Michigan State prior to winning easily in Boulder. We should find out more about them this week (vs. A&M tonight and @ Iowa State)
3. Texas (2-1) - Big 2nd half in the 71-49 win over Tech may be what the Horns need. Although, AJ Abrams may need to discuss slump-busting strategies with Mark Grace.
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Note.. from here on out, it's anybody's guess.
4. Baylor (2-1) -No team is more streaky than the Bears. They rallied from a seventeen point deficit to Okie State Saturday, took an eight point lead, but still needed a 12-1 run to force overtime, before eventually winning in OT. I'm getting a Wayne Morgan-vibe from this team..that is not a good thing.
5. Mizzou (2-1)- They thrashed Iowa State and Colorado this week at home. Defense has been excellent for the Tigers. Big game Wednesday at Okie State will tell us a lot.
6. Oklahoma State (1-1) These dudes can score the ball. Five players averaging in double figures. Travis Ford plays a fun style of basketball, but like Baylor.....defense has been optional at times.
7. Texas A&M (1-2) I will be interested how they play in Lawrence tonight. My guess is they keep it close, but wilt late. A&M is huge up-front, but lacks a solid point guard. That can be problematic in the Big 12.
8. Iowa State (1-2) Even if Nebraska is 2-1, you can't tell me they belong ahead of Iowa State. A week off will be useful for the tired Cyclones.
9. Nebraska (2-1) Beat up on K-State over the weekend 73-51. How K-State allowed this Husker team to shoot 50 percent is somewhat alarming to me.
10. Texas Tech (0-3) You knew the season was not headed in the right direction when Pat Knight invited a 12-year old to show his players how to make lay-ups. During a timeout. In the middle of a game. Simply awesome.
11. Kansas State (0-3) Oh, Frank. You would think by paying assistant coach Delonte Hill $420,000 this year, he may be able to come up with an out of bounds play or two. I'm glad Mr. Beasley was worth it for that lone special year. I will have little problem reveling in K-State falling back down to where they belong.
12. Colorado (0-2) There's bad, worse....and then there is Colorado. Former Cyclone recruit Levi Knutson is shooting a not-so-inspiring 20 percent from three. Their marquee win is a come-from-behind 70-57 win over Harvard in November. Ouch. Looking at Amy Winehouse may be an improvement over watching the Buffs.
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