Columnists' Corner

Bud Withers, Seattle Times: Talk about handicapping. Our man in Seattle breaks down the expected openings at the end of the season.

Bob Smizik, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Gee, maybe getting rid of that Walt Harris guy wasn't such a good idea after all.

Bob Wojnowski, Detroit News: Only three weeks left and — according to his math — at least 13 teams have a legitimate chance to win the Big Ten title.

Jenni Carlson, Oklahoman: While Bob, Mike and Mark Stoops have coached their way to the highest levels of college football, big brother Ron remains the defensive coordinator at Cardinal Mooney High in Ohio (registration).

Ryan Wood, Lawrence Journal-World: Thirty-six Nebraska and Kansas games have been played since 1968. The Cornhuskers have won them all.

Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News: He's writing in defense of Dennis Franchione, even though Texas A&M doesn't have a defense (registration).