My fall football forecast: If OSU indeed contends for a Big 12 title and BCS Bowl berth, Chip Brown would be the only man under the sun who predicted correctly. And in my opinion, that is the reason for his " bold prediction;" to be the only one right. Slim chance that OSU will be that stong of a contender, in my opinion. I think they are vastly improved over last year, but due to that tough schedule, 8-4 regular season, and a down-to-the-wire bowl victory (Kris, I assure i did not "cut and paste" your prediction).

I love the "optimism" from Chip Brown which I hope is foresight.

As die-hard OSU fans, we always believe before the start of the season, things will be far improved. No exception with this season, other then it truly seems different. There is a lot of "young" talent on this team with more to fill the cupborads with incoming Fresh class.

National writers & those outside the Big 12, particularly West Coast media, will not give OSU the credit, until the rightfully "win" games they typically didn't win in the past. That really is the bottom line.

As Kris perfectly stated below, our fortunes will really fall on the Defense this year. (Legitimately, last year the cost 2 games K-State & A&M).

Offense will "humm" like a finely tuned classic car engine. Huge potential here!!!