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Day: July 29, 2016

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Teams capable of crashing the College Football Playoffs

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While Oklahoma was the favorite to win the Big 12 and represent the conference in the College Football Playoffs, it’s important to note that there’s more than one squad that could crash the four-team party. Let’s start with the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The reason is because of depth in key positions, especially at quarterback thanks to Mason Rudolph. Rudolph threw for 3,770 yards, 21 touchdowns and nine interceptions last season. But he’s not the only reason the Cowboys are optimistic. Receiver James Washington returns a season after he caught 53…

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Mayfield continues his ‘Shake and Bake’ style north of the Red River

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People who know Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield say his success is attributed to one very important quality — his moxie. He describes his moxie as energetic, enthusiastic and “laid back at times.” That helps explain the nickname he received at Lake Travis High School, “Shake and Bake.” When he played for the Cavaliers, Mayfield said he developed another quality — being fearless — noting his teammates fed off of his moxie. “It’s about distributing the ball,” he said. “Distributing the ball to the playmakers. You have to make plays for…

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