Dook +Addendum

Waiting for the Dook game. Kick off at 4 PM on ESPNU.

Dook is favored by 10 points. Incredible.

But – I’m not at all concerned. Even if we lose.

Here’s why.

When Kay Yow fired T’OB, she addressed the team and told them the what, when, where and why she fired T’OB. She included telling the team that this year would be a rebuilding year. In other words, she told them that they were appreciated, but, frankly, not the caliber of athlete that would be a top 25 contender – which is what she expects.

Enter new Head Coach Dave Doren.

He built up Northern Illinois to a top 10, BCS contender. (As an assistant, he helped do the same thing at Kansas). He left NIU Huskies in great shape and they are continuing this year to another top 10 stellar season (undefeated so far).

IF we had not hired Doeren, he would be THE leading candidate for the Texas job (Mack Brown (if he has any brains) will retire after this year. Or – he’ll be fired).

We’ve got a Head Coach that has proven he can build a top program without thuggery.

He will do it here at State. It will take about 2 or 3 more years for it to happen – but when it does – it’s going to be fun.

I wish Dook well. They deserve the recognition and season they are having. They worked hard for it over the last few years. They wanted to build a winning program – and they have.

State will too.

Addendum

With 3:30 left in the game - State scored the go ahead touchdown. State 20 - Dook 17.

Then - over the next 38 seconds, Dook scored 3 touchdowns. Yep - not a typo - 38 seconds.

Final score:  Dook 38 - State 20.

Kind of sums up State's season.