Football

They had one of the best running backs in the nation last year plus when both Leavitt and Jordan Tyson were healthy they were really hard to stop. They were the Big 12 champion last year same as Texas Tech this year whose only loss this season was to Arizona State on the road.

You could make a case against Boise State but they did play #1 Oregon and barely lost to them on the road. This was also at the same time their running back, like Skatteboo was one of the best in the nation was averaging nearly 10 yards a carry.

I think straight seeding is better but I think Arizona State would have done well as an #11 seed last year. Last year they had to play who was really the true #3 seed. Rust definitely affected them in the first half but once they were in rhythm they led a furious comeback and still almost won with the lead late in the game.