Today's a Special Day...

Today Oklahoma celebrates 100 years of statehood, and LandThieves is projected to publish its 200th post later today (with at least 10 comments!). It's truly an auspicious day, assuming my new router cooperates tonight.

Adrian Peterson

Lunch break to vent about Adrian Peterson. First, here's the depth chart for the Minnesota Vikings. I didn't know Chester Taylor was that good. I have to think Chester is walking into the front office in Minnesota demanding a raise. I mean, he's so good the NFL's leading rusher can't beat him out for the starting job. That's phenomenal.

The, here's the NFL experts video highlights and analysis. Mariucci and Terrell Davis predict AD will be stopped...he'll hit the rookie wall...teams will load up on the run b/c the Vikings can't pass. Really? People in the NFL thought prior to this week that Tarvaris Jackson was a bigger threat than Adrian? Are they that stupid? The following players have higher QB ratings than Tarvaris Jackson (55th best passer rating in the league) : JT O'Sullivan; Cleo Lemon; Byron Leftwich; Kellen Clemens.

I think the reverse is true, I think there are some peoople in the Vikings organization asking Tarvaris if he's ever had an interest in bulldog fighting. It's so bad Chan Gailey says he thinks the Vikings offense lacks imagination.

Review of the Aggie Band

The home internet connection is down, and work is kicking my rear, so we may be more silent than usual this week.

We've covered enough of the Fran Death Watch here, and the Ou game was methodical and somewhat dry (unless you were Jermaine Gresham). So, I thought I'd provide you with a unique perspective of the halftime show. One of the highlights of having the cultish Aggies visit your stadium is they bring the Aggie band with them. The precision of the marching is amazing.

To show you how amazing it is, here is a photo. I have a unique vantage point in the end zone, and you can really see the precision of the lines. Wait, you can't see the band? Me either. Because this dude wouldn't SIT DOWN. I could go on, but in the interest of resuming / maintaining employment, I'll shut up and move on.

Jersey Poll Winners

Below are the Best Sooner Footballs by jersey number, courtesy of the prestigious LandThieves voters. I'll update this as we go along.

1. JC Watts
2. Derrick Strait
3. Darrol Ray
4. Jamelle Holieway
5. Steve Davis
6. Thomas Lott
7. Brandon Everage
8. Nate Hybl
9. Mark Clayton
10. Uwe Von Schamann
11. Jack Mildren
12. Cale Gundy
13. Steve Sewell
14. Josh Heupel

Preview of Games I can't Watch

After the 7U softball season finale, I'll be travelling up to the promised land to watch the Sooners beat up on the Aggies. At least that's how I see it. With all the travelling, here's what I'll be missing.

Bugeaters at Jayhawks - this holds some interest to me because for some reason the Bugeaters decline this year fascinates me. Normally I like the N, but I never was a fan of Callahan. Anywho, I would be stunned if there was anything but a blowout Jayhawk win on this. I also expect people to be talking about Kansas after this win, like a win over a seriously depleted Nebraska team would somehow validate their record more so than last week's win at Cash Machine U, or beating Willie and Friends on the road, or at Colorado. Those other teams are, surprisingly, much more formidable this year. Prediction: Kansas.
Travis County Jail vs Boone State U - The Cowboys have outscored the Horns 85-70 in the first half over the last 5 years. Horns have dominated the second half, however, outscoring the Horns 141-19 after halftime. The Cowboys have a potent offense, but I believe their putrid defense will hurt them today, and they'll lose three of their next four. That'll leave them 6-6 and headed for Shreveport. Prediction: Texas
LSU vs Bama - The Egomaniac Bowl, sponsored by Bill Parcells. I would love for Bama to pull this one off. It's in Tuscaloosa, so that should help. However, the o-line losses due to the textbook scandal (thought it was great they were using textbooks, frankly) are going to hurt the Tide too much. Prediction: LSU, and hoping I'm wrong as usual.
Navy vs FishEaters - the commanders cup portion of the FishEaters schedule starts today. My only interest in this game is to see if Middies can break the 43 game losing streak. Coming off a loss to the Delaware Blue Hens, that seems unlikely. It's the 107th best Defense out to stop the 119th best offense. Prediction: Navy
Arizona State at Oregon - the folks at SundayMorningQB refer to this matchup as the "Game of the Century of the Week". Erickson's Sun Devils against Belotti's Ducks. Oregon is 8-11 over the last 5 seasons in November. Oregon's just been outscoring folks, with the 4th best offense and 68th best defense. Arizona St is 33rd in O, 19th in D. I keep expecting Oregon to lose a late season game. This just might be it. Prediction: Sun Devils.

Cash Machine U - Sooner Preview

So you're wondering how the Cash Machine U Aggies match up to the

Sooners on the gridiron?

Offense		Coach Fran says Aggies run the ball well. HeadThief says Aggies can't pass (ranked 107 in nation).
Defense		Sooners are 3rd best run defense in country. But they haven't exactly played run heavy teams. Sooners are 11th in nation in total D, TAMU 40th.
Special Teams	tie	both FG kickers struggling; Sooners formidable in punt return; Aggies good at covering punts
Stadium Name		Kyle Field. Named after Aggie horticulture professor who set aside land for first field.
Coaching		Head Visor vs Coach Fran. A few years ago this would have been a tossup. Now my $ - literally - is on Stoopsie.
Cool Alumni		Robert Earl Keen and Lyle Lovett lead the Aggie list. The list of non-athlete Aggies is short for a 280k alumni group.
Tradition		Cash Machine U has Gig 'em, Muster, 12th man. Sooners have seven national championships and 40 conference championships.

Aggie Limerick

The Sooners tried to save Slocum
The plan was clearly "brokum".
The Ags bought Coach Fran,
'Cuz he is their man.
Now on who is the "jokum"?