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Big 12 - Week 1 Compiled by Hallie Mann
GAME TO WATCH Oklahoma State v. Georgia
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After all of the hype we've been hearing about Oklahoma State, the Sports illustrated cover and the top 25 ranking, we can finally see how good they really are. The Cowboys rank ahead of the Bulldogs in both the Associated Press Poll (OSU-9th/Georgia-13th) and the Coaches Poll (OSU-11th/Georgia-13th) but that doesn't
guarantee them anything. Unlike most of the teams in the Big 12, Oklahoma State will be playing a top 25 ranked opponent for their season opener, which will draw national attention to the Cowboys. Georgia finished 10-3 last season but has not started the season with a road game since 2001.
THIS WEEK'S BIG 12 SCHEDULE
Iowa State vs. North Dakota State Late Thursday, Ames, Iowa
Texas A&M vs. New Mexico 6:00 p.m., College Station, Texas
Baylor vs. Wake Forest 2:30 p.m., Winston-Salem, N.C.
Texas vs. Louisiana-Monroe 6:00 p.m., Austin, Texas
Oklahoma State vs. Georgia 2:30 p.m., Stillwater, Okla.
Missouri vs. Illinois 2:40 p.m., St. Louis
Kansas vs. Northern Colorado 6:00 p.m., Lawrence
Nebraska vs. Florida Atlantic 6:00 p.m., Lincoln, Neb.
Texas vs. North Dakota 6:00 p.m., Lubbock, Texas
Kansas State vs. Massachusetts 6:10 p.m., Manhattan
Oklahoma vs. BYU 6:00 p.m., Arlington, Texas
Colorado vs. Colorado State Sunday, 6:00 p.m., Boulder, Colo.
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Conference report The latest Big 12 news
MISSOURI
Freshman backup quarterback Blaine Dalton was dismissed from the team Friday morning after being arrested for driving while intoxicated, according to the Columbia Tribune. This is Dalton's second arrest in Columbia and his dismissal will leave the #2 spot open for sophomore Jimmy Costello.
KANSAS
Coach Mark Mangino announced at his weekly press conference Tuesday that there will be some new faces on the special teams lineup this Saturday but did not disclose who those players would be. Mangino said the special teams would be more competitive and skilled with these changes.
OKLAHOMA
Linebacker Mike Balogun won't play against BYU this weekend because of his continuing battle with the NCAA for eligibility, according to the Oklahoma. Also, guard Stephen Good will be replaced by LSU transfer Jarvis Jones for the starting guard position.
OKLAHOMA STATE
Senior linebacker Orie Lemon will be out for the season with a torn ACL, according to the Daily O'Collegian. Senior Cornerback Perrish Cox was arrested and posted bail last Friday for driving with a suspended license and without insurance. Coach Mike Gundy said the situation would be handled internally, according to the Daily O'Collegian.
COLORADO
Colorado brokered a 10-year deal with Colorado State to play at a neutral location, Denver, between 2010 and 2019, according to the Daily Camera.
KANSAS STATE
Junior Carson Coffman will be the starting quarterback for the Wildcats this Saturday against Massachusetts. Coach Bill Snyder made the announcement in a press conference Tuesday morning that Coffman would start over South Florida transfer Grant Gregory. Snyder also announced that junior college transfer Daniel Thomas will start at running back.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"I'm excited because I didn't think we had a great season [last season]. I didn't come here to win nine games, and that's why I'm excited for this season."
-Nebraska coach Bo Pelini (from the Lincoln Journal Star)
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THE WAVE SEPTEMBER 4,2009