... of the word "penal", I'll explain my topic. It occurred to me while studying for my Criminal Justice class that Texas' team this season is oddly similar to the Texas Penal Code (Texas State Law). First, in setting up the similarities of Texas Law we must understand what's at stake for the two sides.

The likely winner coming out of the Red River Shootout will still have hopes at a top level bowl game if not the BCS National Championship. If nothing else the likely winner of the Big 12 south will come out of Dallas the victor.

Having been to the Red River Shootout a couple of years ago, I know the amazing atmosphere the game has. The State Fair of Texas and the best rivalry in all of college football go hand in hand, and this year, if I...

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