Okay, I have had it. One week ago Houston was a solid program in a struggling conference, set to light up the scoreboard in a game against then no. 5 ranked Oklahoma State. Led by QB Case Keenum, the Cougars went out and beat a Cowboy team still reading press clippings of their win over Georgia one week prior. After blowing a second half lead to Oklahoma State last year and beating them the previous meeting (2006), the Cougars were confident. It was a nice win and deserving of accolades. I am not mad about that, but am tired of analysts--none of whom apart from Lee Corso had said anything about Houston prior to the upset--now discussing that Houston has a clear shot to be undefeated. "They will be favored in every game," said one expert, despite the fact that they may not be favored next week against Texas Tech. "They have a clear path to an undefeated season," said another after looking at the Houston schedule. Oh yeah? Well, the last time they played at Tulsa, Houston lost by 49 points. Games against Mississippi State, Southern Miss, UTEP and, if they get that far, the Conference USA title game should all be tough and do not overlook rebuilding SMU. Now none of these teams are potential top 10 material--unless Texas Tech beats Texas this weekend--but neither are the Cougars. Their defense still has a lot to prove and the team as a whole has to deal with the pressure of added expectations, pressure that did in conference members East Carolina and Tulsa last year.
So, please let them play the games. For Houston to finish the season undefeated they will have to win 12 more games. Good luck.
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