QB cornucopia

As if anyone needed further proof, Big 12 quarterbacks rank 2-3-4-5-6 in NCAA passing statistics this week. In order, that would be Colt McCoy of Texas, Sam Bradford of Oklahoma, Zac Robinson of Oklahoma State, Chase Daniel of Missouri and Graham Harrell of Texas Tech. Who’s No. 1? David Johnson of Tulsa.

Perhaps it’s too early, but Saturday’s showdown between McCoy and Harrell in Lubbock, Texas, could go a long way toward determining the Heisman Trophy winner.

J.J. joins the fray

Who knows where Texas A&M sophomore Jerrod Johnson would rank if he had been a starter all season? Johnson has started only five games, yet owns two of the top four passing performances in school history. Johnson has tossed six TD passes in the last three games without throwing an interception.

Reesing reeling

Speaking of interceptions, the three picks Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing threw against Texas Tech have boosted his season total of a league-high eight. Reesing threw only seven interceptions all of last season, and set a league record with 213 consecutive tosses without a pick.

Griffin clickin’

On the flip side, Baylor freshman Robert Griffin is the only starting Big 12 quarterback who hasn’t thrown an interception. Griffin is pick-free on 175 passes and needs to throw 39 more in order to break Reesing’s record. Griffin has combined for 1,959 yards and 18 total touchdowns this year.

Don’t forget Hunter

So much has been made of Big 12 pass-happiness that most people have overlooked the fact Oklahoma State’s Kendall Hunter has rushed for almost twice as many yards – 1,116 – as any other league running back. Way back in second place is Oklahoma’s DeMarco Murray with 624 yards.

OU-NU Days of yore

Oklahoma and Nebraska officials are seeking to revive the spirit of their once-great rivalry. Coaches and players from the classic 1971 game – highlighted by a spectacular Johnny Rodgers punt return – will take part in a Friday dinner before Saturday’s game in Norman, Okla.

The eyes have it

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said it about his players after Saturday’s 28-24 loss at Texas: “I saw looks in their eyes that I hadn’t seen in this program in four years. They were painful, but that’s what it’s supposed to be.”

KU’s Meier near record

Barring injury, Kerry Meier should shatter the Kansas University single-season pass receiving record of 70 set 23 years ago by Richard Estell. With four games remaining, Meier has 63 receptions. That’s the same number of catches, incidentally, that Dexton Fields had to lead the Jayhawks last year.

Grounded Gobs

What do the aerial-minded offenses of the Big 12 have in common with Navy? Answer: Nothing. In swabbing SMU, 34-7, last Saturday, the Midshipmen became the first NCAA team in 11 years to play an entire game without throwing a pass.