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November 29, 2006
NU'D SOONER BE CHAMPS
Big 8 rivals Nebraska and Oklahoma set for Big 12 title K.C. clash
By Jim D. Berryman
MissingNebraska.com
jimmyb@missingnebraska.com
Even though Nebraska and
Oklahoma are one of college football's most storied rivalries, the
two teams have never faced each other in a Big 12 championship game.
That is until now.
The Huskers and Sooners will tangle for the fist time in the Big 12
conference championship game, in a battle of South vs. North, "No
Place Like Nebraska" vs. "Boomer Sooner".
Kickoff from Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium is just after 7 p.m.
central. The game will be televised nationally on ABC.
Hard to believe the 2 teams' paths have not crossed in the years
since the Big 8, in which Nebraska and Oklahoma were both members,
became the Big 12.
It's about time.
Somehow I think both former Husker coach Tom Osborne and former
Sooner coach Barry Switzer will be there too, both smiling.
No. 8 Oklahoma (10-2, 6-2 Big 12) had a bit of luck in landing in
the title game. A Texas loss to Texas A&M last Friday, coupled with
a nail-biting win over instate rival Oklahoma State on Saturday,
allowed the Sooners to nudge past the Longhorns into the title game,
despite losing to Texas earlier in the season.
No. 19 Nebraska (9-3 (6-2 Big 12) is riding high after a post-
Turkey day stuffing of North rival Colorado.
There is much riding on the big game with Oklahoma. Nebraska's bowl
outlook would most likely include a New Year's Day scenario with a
win over the Sooners.
On the other hand, a 4th loss hurts
much more than the 3rd, especially with a potentially tough bowl
game...and loss number 5...to come.
Still, it should be fun, as both teams seem to be surging, and
perhaps we really do have the best Big 12 teams playing this
Saturday night in Kansas City.
Sorry Texas.
Nebraska clinched the North title even before its 37-14 win over
Colorado last Friday.
The Huskers will be the "visiting" team, even though it won't seem
that way in what looks to be a very chilly Kansas City this Saturday
night.
According to a story on NewsOK.com, 50 to 60 thousand of the fans in
the stands at Arrowhead Stadium will be wearing Husker red.
Nebraska fans have fewer miles to drive and had more time to decide
to go, since clinching the division much earlier than Oklahoma did.
Weather forecasts are calling for temperatures in the 20s at
kickoff.
Much more on the game to come
below, with updated links as we countdown to the showdown.
GO BIG RED!
NU-OU Live Coverage
Details
The game will be televised nationally by ABC-TV.
Live audio coverage of the game can be heard on the Pinnacle Sports
Radio Network.
Click here for radio stations broadcasting Husker football
nationwide
Sirius Satellite Radio will also have live audio of the game on
channel 155.
Click here for the Sirius Radio Nebraska Page
You can also hear live audio coverage and get live stats on
Huskers.com
NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS
vs.
OKLAHOMA SOONERS
PREVIEW STORIES & LINKS
Huskers Game Day from Huskers.com
12-02-06: Huskers seek statement win against OU
Story from Omaha World-Herald **
12-02-06: NU, OU return to running roots
Story from Lincoln Journal-Star
12-02-06: No title implications, but Big 12 title still
significant
Story & Video from KOLN-KGIN TV 10/11
12-02-06: Big 12 forecast: Expect rush hour
Story from Dallas Morning News
12-02-06: The Big 12's big finish
Story & Video from WOWT-TV 6
12-02-06: Gambler has gotten cautious
Story from Tulsa World
12-02-06: NU-OU in Iraq: Brothers in arms, rivals in red
Story from Lincoln Journal-Star
12-02-06: Huskers-Sooners one more time
Preview from Yahoo!Sports
12-02-06: Patrick perseveres
Story & Video from NewsOK.com
12-02-06: After controversial season, Oklahoma looking for
redemption
Story from Houston Chronicle
12-02-06: NU 'better equipped' than in 2004
Story from Omaha World-Herald **
12-02-06: Seems like old times
Story from Grand Island Independent **
12-02-06: OU never flinched on way to game for title
Story
from NewsOK.com
12-02-06: Taylor brings to mind QB from another era
Story from Grand Island Independent **
12-02-06: Old-school football
Story
from NewsOK.com
12-02-06: Sooners passed on Taylor
Story
from NewsOK.com
12-02-06: Defensive seniors push teammates to meet standards
and expectations
Story from Tulsa World
12-01-06: Current Huskers eager for first shot at league title
Story from Daily Nebraskan
12-01-06: Sooner-Husker rivalry not what it used to be
Column by OWH's Tom Shatel in Tulsa World
12-01-06: Beware of underdog
Story from Tulsa World
12-01-06: The Sooner at the Husker helm
Story from WOWT-TV 6
12-01-06: NU-OU add to prestige of Big 12, Barnett says
Story from Omaha World-Herald **
12-01-06: Title game revives Sooners-Huskers rivalry
Story
and Video from KOCO-TV Okla. City
12-01-06: Big 12 game on despite snow
Story from NewsOK.com
12-01-06: Huskers hoping tackling improves
Story from Omaha World-Herald **
12-01-06: Callahan restores order in Lincoln
Story
from NewsOK.com
12-01-06: Sooner defense makes strides
Story from Lincoln Journal-Star
12-01-06: Big Red horde heading south
Story from Omaha World-Herald **
12-01-06: Freeze grips Husker practice
Story from WOWT-TV 6
12-01-06: OU born and bred
Story from KOLN-KGIN TV 10/11
12-01-06: Sooners' 'kick-starter' settles in
Story from NewsOK.com
11-30-06: Many remember the NU-OU rivalry
Story from Omaha World-Herald **
11-30-06: Thompson, Taylor key runs to title game
Story from ESPN.com
11-30-06: Breaking down the Sooners
Stats from Lincoln Journal-Star
11-30-06: Oh, you? Sooner QB now has believers
Story from Dallas Morning News
11-30-06: Husker nation heads south, looks to bowl
Story & Video from KETV-7
11-30-06: NU offense still strong except player shuffle
Story from Daily Nebraskan
11-30-06: Memorable moments: OU vs. Nebraska
Story from Tulsa World
11-30-06: Huskers gear for Sooners
Story & Video from WOWT-TV 6
11-30-06: Defense looms large in title tilt
Story from Grand Island Independent **
11-30-06: Standout: Rufus Alexander named Big 12's top defender
Story from Norman Transcript
11-30-06: Huskers are efficiency personified in red zone
Story from Omaha World-Herald **
11-30-06: Lattimer recalls Cornhuskers' big rivalry - with
Colorado
Story from NewsOK.com
11-30-06: Reggie-Go-Round
Story from Tulsa World
11-29-06: It's just like old times: Nebraska vs. Oklahoma
Preview from Yahoo!Sports
11-29-06: It should be cold at Arrowhead
Story from Norman Transcript
11-29-06: Cotton commits to Big 12 runner up
Story from SportsIllustrated.com
11-29-06: Blackshirts must execute against Sooners
Story from Daily Nebraskan
11-29-06: NU focuses on tackling OU backs
Story from Lincoln Journal-Star
11-29-06: Thompson leads Sooners with his calm demeanor
Story from Daily Nebraskan
11-29-06: Huskers take aim at No. 8 Oklahoma
Story from Grand Island Independent **
11-29-06: 60,000 NU fans may be at title game
Story from Omaha World-Herald
11-29-06: 'No excuses' works for Sooners: Stoops named Big 12
coach of the year
Story & Video from NewsOK.com
11-29-06: Two Huskers received Big 12 post-season honors Tuesday
Story & Video from KLKN-TV 8
11-29-06: Tailback value overrated
Story
from NewsOK.com
11-29-06: Right on track: Sooners who we thought they'd be
Story
from The Oklahoman
11-29-06: Taylor racks up more honors
Story from Lincoln Journal-Star
11-28-06: NU rushing improves to lead Huskers to title game
Story from Daily Nebraskan
11-28-06: Peterson out of
Big 12 title game, may play in bowl
Story from AP- ESPN.com
11-28-06: Stoops keeps Sooners on steady course
Column from Yahoo!Sports
11-28-06: Nebraska ready to step up in class
Column from Lincoln Journal-Star
11-28-06: Taylor wins offensive MVP honor
Story from Lincoln Journal-Star
11-28-06: Taylor named player of the year
Story & Video from WOWT-6
11-28-06: Oklahoma remembers cool Taylor
Story from Omaha World-Herald **
11-28-06: Big 12 gets passing mark -barely
Column from Omaha World-Herald **
Updated: Big Red Zone: Nebraska vs. Oklahoma
Updates Stories & Video from KETV-7
11-28-06: Cornhuskers full of tricks
Story &
Video from NewsOK.com11-28-06: On
The Road Again: Sooners may be home team but...
Story
from NewsOK.com
Huskers.com
(Official Nebraska Cornhuskers football site)
SoonerSports.com (Official Oklahoma Sooners football site)
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