The Other Chip

Dallas Texas October 1984.

While a heavy rain was pouring down over the Cotton Bowl, Texas and Oklahoma were playing an amazing game that ended in controversy and a 15-15 tie. Texas was ranked #1, Oklahoma #3.

Why was it a great game for me? You have to understand that while I like both schools and while I have many friends who went to Texas and Oklahoma, I don't root for either team. And that particular day in 1984, it was fun to see them both fuming over a game that either team coulda/shoulda won.

Meantime, at the same hour, in another drenched stadium 90 miles south in Waco, my SMU Mustangs (also in the top-10 that week) were minutes away from facing a stunning upset to Baylor. We were down 20-10 with three minutes to play, but we scored two touchdowns in those last three minutes **in the rain** to win the game 24-20 and preserve our undefeated mark. So while we were celebrating our thrilling victory on our drive north up I-35 back to Dallas, we were gloating over the frustrated Longhorn and Sooner fans driving back to their homes.

I realize that's kind of a twisted approach on this day we're focusing on Texas and OU, but that's the way I see it. Don't like what I write? Post a comment, or better, start your own blog!

Oh yeah, a prediction. This is tough, but in a series that has seen a lot of streaks, I'll stick with the team that's won the last game. And with overtime in college football now, there's no chance of a tie. So here goes, Texas 24, Oklahoma 23. A late turnover seals the deal for Texas.