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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Oklahoma and Baylor have been the heavy favorites to win the Big 12 since the end of last season, and after two wins apiece to begin league play, nothing has changed in that respect.That doesnt mean West Virginia or Kansas State plan to go quietly.The Mountaineers had last week off after their narrow win over the Wildcats, while coach Bill Snyders group is coming off a tough win over Texas Tech . Now, a pair of programs with designs on winning the league race hit the road for what could be a pivotal weekend.West Virginia visits the Red Raiders. The Wildcats head to Oklahoma.Its nice to have a bye week, and there are no more bye weeks. We have eight straight weeks now, Mountaineers coach Dana Holgorsen said. Our team is in a good place, theyre healthy, their spirits are good. We spent all last week, 50 percent on developmental stuff and 50 percent on Texas Tech.If they want a blueprint for slowing down the Red Raiders, they might want to reference Kansas States performance on Saturday night. The Wildcats held Pat Mahomes and Co. to less than 50 points for the first time all season, and to just a field goal most of the second half in a 44-38 victory.Not that the Mountaineers (4-0, 1-0) dont know how to handle Texas Tech themselves. Theyve held the Red Raiders (3-2, 1-1) in check in winning the last two games in the series.Were pretty familiar with Texas Tech, Holgorsen said. They play so fast and they score so many points that its challenging, but were pretty familiar with them.Likewise, the Wildcats (3-2, 1-1) are intimately familiar with the Sooners (3-2, 2-0). Snyder was one of Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops mentors years ago, and the teams have regularly played games that have been crucial to deciding the Big 12 race.Oklahoma annihilated Kansas State last year, but the Wildcats have won two straight in Norman.Ask why theyve had such road success, Snyder replied: Beats the tar out of me.Theyre a good football team and always have been. Better than good, he said. When we have been fortunate to win, I think weve played well. Its year by year, you know? I dont think where we played had too much to do with it. We just played well while were there.As much as Snyder would rather no relive last years 55-0 loss to the Sooners, he acknowledged the need to revisit the way things went down with his team.Last year has nothing to do with this year. Were two completely different teams, Stoops added. We havent played close to what we can play and we need to make sure were playing our best.In other news from Mondays teleconference with Big 12 coaches:- Baylor (5-0, 2-0) tries to remain perfect against lowly Kansas, but the Bears are also cognizant of the fact that the Jayhawks were three missed field goals away from beating TCU last weekend.They had a great, great opportunity to beat TCU and they have to feel good about that, Baylor coach Jim Grobe said. Even though theyre not satisfied with getting the `W, when youre building a team, you have to look at the progress youre making.The Jayhawks have lost 14 consecutive games in Big 12 play.- Speaking of near-misses, Iowa State (1-5, 0-3) has blown late leads in back-to-back losses to the Bears and Oklahoma State. But conference coaches are certainly aware of the progress Cyclones coach Matt Campbell is making in rebuilding his program.Theyre doing a good job, Cowboys coach Mike Gundy said. Hes a bright young coach.- Texas coach Charlie Strong was asked about the pressure mounting on him after a 45-40 loss to the Sooners, and whether his increasingly hot seat is starting to get to his players.Its nothing for them to worry about, he replied. They shouldnt concern themselves with it.Indeed, they should probably be worried about Iowa State, which beat Texas 24-0 last year.Nike Tn Scontate . The incident occurred at 19:56 of the second period of the Kings 4-2 road win over Edmonton on Sunday. Nolan punched Oilers forward Jesse Joensuu in the jaw in front of the Kings goal during a scrum. Scarpe Nike In Saldo .ca NFL Power Rankings, overtaking the Denver Broncos and remaining ahead of NFC competition San Francisco, Carolina and New Orleans. http://www.scarpenikeingrosso.it/scarpe-max-plus-outlet.html .C. -- When North Carolina freshman Ryan Switzer reported to training camp in August he was a little miffed to learn he was third on the depth chart at punt returner. 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It was just an uncomfortable feeling. I just wanted to make sure to do what you have to do to get back to 100 percent.Cruz, who missed all of last season with a calf injury and was limited to six games in 2014 by a knee injury, aggravated his groin in practice last week. He did not play against the Dolphins.Hell get treatment tonight, and then well take a look at him tomorrow and see how hes feeling, McAdoo said.Cruz was not available to comment on his injury.Wide receiver Geremy Davis, who hurt his hamstring on Friday night, did not practice Sunday. Linebacker Keenan Robinson reeturned to practice after missing Fridays game because of a hamstring injury.ddddddddddddhird-year defensive tackle Jay Bromley was taken off the physically unable to perform list after missing the first two weeks of training camp. He had surgery on his ankle to remove bone spurs this spring.It got to the point where it was just really aggravated and I really couldnt deal with it on a day to day basis, Bromley said. I went out there today and it felt great, so it was necessary.Game notesOL Adam Gettis had a bad preseason game and was demoted to the third-string line. Adam is going to have to fight his way back into the mix, McAdoo said. ... Backup quarterback Ryan Nassib also struggled in making a start. Hes a pro, McAdoo said. Hes a guy that is going to come in, hes going to prepare, hes going to go about his business the right way, and attack practice the same way he always has.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '