In the midst of celebrating football's hard work and good fortune, let us not forget about another Texas team ranked #2.

The Long Beach State 49ers are in town tonight.  They are 4-3 with not much of an impressive resume.  Mostly, they've beaten up on weaklings, but they are coming off a 79-68 win over UCLA.  They have blowout losses to Notre Dame and West Virginia and played Clemson hard before falling by 8.  They depend a lot on outside shooting (nearly 40% from 3) and on 6'7 forward TJ Robinson in the paint.  They have little depth to speak of.  And they are actually worse at the free-throw line than we are (but not by much).

They don't have anyone who can match up with Dex in the middle, but DaMo vs. the Robinson kid could be entertaining.  If we aren't focused, this could turn out a lot like Iowa ... a team that is physically overmatched but can get hot outside and stay in the game.

Important to note, this is one of two remaining games before Jai Lucas is eligible.

If you can get to the Erwin Center, go support the guys.  Also, the football team will be honored at halftime.  If you can't make it, it will air on ESPNU at 8 PM, following Michigan State vs. The Citadel.