Although the game has lost some of its luster as the 2009 season has progressed, the annual Red River Shootout between Texas and Oklahoma should be another interesting 60 minutes of football this coming Saturday.

Even with Oklahoma already recording two losses this season (both by one point to two ranked teams), the Sooners still have a say on the Big XII championship.  Knocking off undefeated, #2 ranked Texas could salvage a somewhat disappointing season for the school north of the Red River.  Also, a healthier Sam Bradford (photo, thanks IconSMI) would boost OU’s chances greatly.

Meanwhile, Texas is in the drivers seat to a Big XII championship, and, a slot in the BCS National Championship game.  Led by Heisman hopeful QB Colt McCoy and a stellar defense, the Longhorns hope to duplicate the success they had last season in their 45-35 win over the Sooners.

However, as big as this game will be, I would hold off playing either QB this weekend…here is why (see below)…. Read the rest of this entry →