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Lunch links: No upside-down Longhorns

Talented as the subject may be, I cannot support the first of what I can only assume will be many "Magic" themed songs about Taylor Martinez. B.O.B. can't be happy about this.

Big 12 slides to second in computers

The Big 12 fell from first to second in the computer conference rankings and remained in fifth place among the AP rankings -- behind the Mountain West Conference. Writes Stats & Info blogger Albert Larcada: For the first week this season, there was no change in the conference pecking order.

Missouri defense savoring improvement

Missouri captain and cornerback Kevin Rutland has gotten plenty of compliments and kudos on campus and elsewhere in Columbia. That's because he is the head of a unit that leads the Big 12 in scoring defense and his 14 forced turnovers is tied for second in the conference.

Tracking the Big 12 award races: Week 7

Now that we've played plenty of games, we'll take a weekly look at how the Big 12 award races are shaping up. Here's how it stands after Week 6 heading into Week 7. Offensive Player of the Year: 1.

OSU notebook: Justin Blackmon breakdown

3 WRs for No. 20 Okla. St. could be out vs. Tech

No. 20 Oklahoma State could be without three wide receivers for Saturday's game at Texas Tech.

Chat today at 3 p.m.

There's plenty to talk about this week -- from last week's games to this week's and our midseason reviews. Get your questions in early, keep them coming once we get started at 3 p.

Big 12 Heisman Watch: Week 7

1. Taylor Martinez, QB, Nebraska: For the first time all season, I've put a Big 12 player on my Heisman Watch ballot, and it's Martinez. He's the most electrifying player in the Big 12 and by far the biggest threat to break the big play.

Lunch links: Camo jersey time

Is that Maury Povich? Kansas is preparing for all three quarterbacks from Kansas State, reports Tully Corcoran of the Topeka Capital-Journal. Oklahoma State offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen is sick this week, reports Don Williams of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.