College football is just around the corner and

[quercus alba]

I think Mike has it pretty much spot on, except for the part about OU and Texas not being as competitive as Auburn and Alabama. Let’s settle that part in the games. His discussion on rivalries it creates was spot on, and I really can’t wait to seehow that pans out. I have family members that might blackball me from the family though.
BKB B

I agree you on about the competitive part. If I remember right, Mizzou and A&M were just supposed to be so much cannon fodder when they came in too and we see how that's all worked out