Red River Rivalry Showdown

This past weekend I was fortunate to attend the Texas vs. Oklahoma football game at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.

The atmosphere at the Cotton Bowl, along with the State Fair of Texas taking place, sets the scene every year for a fun filled weekend for Longhorn and Sooner fans.

Before the game began, many fans thought it would be a game all about the offense, but with Sam Bradford reinjuring his throwing arm early in the first quarter and many mistakes from Colt McCoy, the Longhorns defense won the game.

Although Colt McCoy didn’t impress like he did last year, he helped defeat rival school Oklahoma 16-13.

Texas fans left the stadium with sunburns and hope that the win was enough to keep Alabama at No. 3 in the BCS standings.

The BCS standings came out on Sunday, revealing Florida as No. 1 despite the AP Poll ranking Alabama No. 1. The Longhorns were ranked No. 3.

Although I still believe we deserve to be No. 2, I am also aware that it is highly unlikely both Southeastern Conference teams will go to the BCS National Championship game. Let Alabama and Florida fight it out in Atlanta to see who should go to Pasadena, Calif.

According to Fox Sports, the only top two teams in the first standings of the BCS have reached the title game. Texas and Southern California beat the odds back in 2005. All Longhorn fans can recall the outcome of that game.

I believe as long as the Longhorns keep winning their games, there is no reason for fans to worry about another snub for the national title.