re: Predict year 1 for Charlie Strong with the Longhorns

I think strong went 7-6 in his first season at Louisville and you can expect something similar at Texas. Even though Texas has more talent left for Strong than the post-Petrino Cards did, it's going to be a tough year unless Heard or Ash can step up and be great. A lot of questions on the O-line. Running backs should be solid and I believe the D-line and Linebackers will be great. Secondary will be above average. Wide receivers should be fairly decent. Huge ?s at OL and QB will always cause a team to struggle though.

I don't believe in K-State anymore and Texas will have enough continuity by the Texas Tech game to win. 8-4 losses to UCLA, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Baylor

My prediction model has them:

North Texas 77.4% W 30-10
BYU 58% W 30-23
vs. UCLA 42.2% L 25-32
@ Kansas 78.2% W 31-10
Baylor 45.5% L 35-36
vs. Oklahoma 34.9% L 22-29
Iowa State 78.2% W 39-17
@ Kansas State 32.3% L 24-34
@ Texas Tech 57.4% W 31-27
West Virginia 75.9% W 37-16
@ Oklahoma State 31.5% L 22-33
TCU 52.9% W 25-20

7-5, 5-4 Big 12

9-3. I think they start 3-3 and then get it rolling. Say what you want about Strong but the man can coach some ball. I think they will keep getting better as the season progresses

7-5/6-6/5-7

So.. 6-6. Will win one of TTech/TCU and lose the other while also losing the others you mentioned.