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POSTED BY: paully on Oct 22, 2008
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College Football
A fast start is exciting. A strong finish is vital. No team should know that more than
Oklahoma State
especially this week.
Zac Robinson
Oklahoma State know how tough it will be to finish off Texas if given the chance. When the Cowboys travel to face Texas on Saturday, they go with a high-powered offense, an improving defense – and a history of collapsing in the second half against the Longhorns. In the past five years
Texas has outscored Oklahoma State 158-14 in the second half. Four times in those five years, the Cowboys have held a halftime lead over the Longhorns; in three games, they held a double-digit advantage. Consider: • In 2003, Oklahoma State led 16-14 at halftime, but Texas roared back for a 55-16 victory. • In 2004, the Cowboys held a 35-14 lead at halftime. The Longhorns won 56-35. • In 2005, Oklahoma State led 28-12 at the half. Vince Young ran 80 yards for a touchdown in Texas' first series of the second half, and the Longhorns romped to a 47-28 win. • Last season, the Cowboys led 28-14 at halftime and extended the lead to 35-14 in the third quarter. But Texas rallied for 24 fourth-quarter points and a 38-35 victory.
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Lucky You
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