“I don't think there's much of an obstacle as long as Cole and Sherron do their usual tag-team duo.”

— Sheila Collins, student, Chicago

“It has to be K-State when they come here. I don't see any other obstacles in the way. I think they'll dominate Oklahoma State.”

— Josh Witt, lineman apprentice, Tonganoxie

“Rebounding and just getting the ball under the hoop. Cole needs to step it up a little.”

— Laine Crawford, unemployed, Topeka

“The biggest challenge, I think, would be at Oklahoma State. They lost there the year they won the championship. They're going to take care of business against K-State and Missouri. It smells like a trap game.”

— Chris Hoffman, restaurant manager, Lawrence