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I didn't see a thread for our conference so here it is. I put the teams in alphabetized tiers based on how I'd guess the standings will end up.
Baylor
Kansas St
Texas
The consensus is that Baylor, Kansas St, and Texas are the main contenders for the title. That seems right to me. I would be surprised/impressed if Kansas St secures it though. I'd give the edge to Texas but I was impressed by Baylor's last game vs Miami. I am interested to see how the Baylor O looks against Texas's man D; we've had a lot more success against man vs zone so far. I worry a bit about how Baylor defends post players (e.g. Taylor Jones, DeYona Gaston, Ayoka Lee), but I think NC is betting we can make up the margin on O. Against Texas we should be able to send double teams off their non-shooters.
Kansas
Oklahoma
TCU
West Virginia
I think Oklahoma, TCU, and WV could all do pretty well. I am a little down on Kansas b/c it seems like they don't end up playing in congruence with their talent (I wonder if it's a scheme issue); but I also think they're being penalized unfairly for their SOS--especially compared to TCU and WV.
Iowa St
Oklahoma St
I don't have a read on Oklahoma St; it seems like they lost a lot from last year, but I like their coach. Iowa State has been impressive considering their turnover from last year. I noticed that Emily Ryan played vs Troy. If she returns to last year's form I would probably put them in the tier above.
BYU
Cincy
Houston
Texas Tech
UCF
I assume Texas Tech will not be good. I haven't watched them so take it w/ a grain of salt. UCF is sort of interesting b/c they hired former WV coach Mike Carey as an assistant. I assume BYU will be the best of the new Big 12 entrants. I don't know much about Cincy or Houston.
Baylor
Kansas St
Texas
The consensus is that Baylor, Kansas St, and Texas are the main contenders for the title. That seems right to me. I would be surprised/impressed if Kansas St secures it though. I'd give the edge to Texas but I was impressed by Baylor's last game vs Miami. I am interested to see how the Baylor O looks against Texas's man D; we've had a lot more success against man vs zone so far. I worry a bit about how Baylor defends post players (e.g. Taylor Jones, DeYona Gaston, Ayoka Lee), but I think NC is betting we can make up the margin on O. Against Texas we should be able to send double teams off their non-shooters.
Kansas
Oklahoma
TCU
West Virginia
I think Oklahoma, TCU, and WV could all do pretty well. I am a little down on Kansas b/c it seems like they don't end up playing in congruence with their talent (I wonder if it's a scheme issue); but I also think they're being penalized unfairly for their SOS--especially compared to TCU and WV.
Iowa St
Oklahoma St
I don't have a read on Oklahoma St; it seems like they lost a lot from last year, but I like their coach. Iowa State has been impressive considering their turnover from last year. I noticed that Emily Ryan played vs Troy. If she returns to last year's form I would probably put them in the tier above.
BYU
Cincy
Houston
Texas Tech
UCF
I assume Texas Tech will not be good. I haven't watched them so take it w/ a grain of salt. UCF is sort of interesting b/c they hired former WV coach Mike Carey as an assistant. I assume BYU will be the best of the new Big 12 entrants. I don't know much about Cincy or Houston.