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Old 10-20-2008, 02:58 PM   #84
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Originally Posted by DirkFTW View Post
I wonder if the absolute drubbings OU has taken the last few years has impacted the national perception of the Big XII...

Lost 2004 Sugar Bowl (National Championship) LSU 21-14
Lost 2005 Orange Bowl (National Championship) USC 55-19
Lost 2007 Fiesta Bowl Boise State 43-42
Lost 2008 Fiesta Bowl WVU 42-28

Those are very high profile losses.
I think those have just affected the perception of OU. The Big XII is enjoying its best reputation in a decade this year. The only conference that may (big may) be as good is the SEC.
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