The hour approaches

So today and tomorrow they're throwing a Big XII Fan Fest (WARNING: evil .pdf), or something to that effect, here in downtown. It starts at noon, so I'll probably walk over right after work and check it out, possibly talk shit to some lame-o Buffs, and definitely have a beer or six. Thank God for half day Fridays. Later tonight is the Longhorn pep rally (gay), immediately followed by the Randy Rogers Band (awesome).

It still hasn't really set in yet that we are actually finally playing for the Conference Championship again. I feel like the break between KU and A&M was a momentum killer for the Longhorn season as a whole. The fact that we looked less than inspiring against the Ags didn't do much to change my mind, either. That said, I don't just want a win tomorrow. I want a homicide. I want to see them slap the cuffs on VY after the game and charge him with first degree. Let's get this train rollin' again. Hook 'em.

Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Whilst watching the Akron - NIU game last night (which was insane, BTW), they showed an interesting stat. Apparently, Texas holds the current D-1 streak for most consecutive season with a 1000+ yard rusher, extending back from 1995-2004. Now, so far this season, Vince has racked up a grand total of 793 yards rushing, while Jamaal Charles holds up second with 782.


SO, while it is plausible that both Vince and JC will each fail to rush for ~200 yards in the span of two games, for the love of all that is holy, let's pray to Holy God that they do, and that the streak continues, or it may be a loooong day in Pasadena on Jan. 4.