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[DJay23]

Originally Posted by leviw

I agree. I would say I'm cautiously optimistic at this point. I think a lot of KU fans aren't giving these kids and Self enough credit for what they've been able to do these past few weeks. Granted, they haven't beat the cream of the crop in Big 12 play (if there is a cream of the crop). But they have put together nine-straight victories over conference foes, which is impressive, especially starting three freshmen and two sophomores.

I've said all year, I have no expectations of this team. I thought after the KSU and MU disasters, this team was bad. Now, I think they're good. Pretty simple, really. They will lose again this year, probably two or three more times. I wouldn't be surprised if one of those came against Texas. I do, however, think they'll compete well down there, and I truly believe they can beat Texas.

Regardless, it would be unfair to judge this team soley on the outcome of that game, be it a 20-point loss, 20-point win or somewhere in between. But, many will do it, including most fans on this board.

That said, Baylor is first, and they're a capable team. Ask K-State and Mizzou.

Freshmen make me nervous. I could see a team of freshmen not having their head in it and lose against a fired up Baylor team. I hope Bill has them appropriately focused.

I think we can beat Texas too, but not if both teams are playing their best ball. I think in that case Texas has too much talent. No one in the Big XII is completely dominant this year. We need Texas to have a down night in some phase IMO.