Couldn't agree any more.

The more reason I like this game being scheduled last year. If you want to become a "serious" contender in the Big 12 & not a 1 or 2 season "hit wonder", you have to start getting "gutsy" and scheduling tough non-conference games.

When Colorado was up & coming in the Bill McCartney days, he did this with trips to Michigan (who can forget that incredible last second catch).

My point is, it's time for OSU, unlike any other in the history of the football folklore, to rise to the next level.

By no means am I expecting a National Championship year. Only significant progress towards 8+ wins & a decent bowl, with more to come, as the road schedule is daunting this year.

When McCartney had the "magical" 89 season, the next few years +, brought a whole new level of expectation to that program. I see the same with Coach Gundy & the Cowboys now that they are on equal footing, financially for the football program with the others in their division.

It was beginning to look like a Vanderbilt of the Big 12 with no "light at the end of the tunnel" until Mr. Pickens and Mr. Holder had the guts to call it like it was.

What's ironic, is Terry Don (previous AD) had the vision & dream, just not the right financial strings or connection to bring it to fruition.