Look at what the short horn side has to say about Bell. Last season's home loss to Texas Tech hurt. It hurt in a way that most fan bases can't understand. Sure the home unbeaten streak came to a halt. But for the team and insiders, the loss of rising running back Dominique Whaley to a broken ankle hurt much worse. The next week's opponent was Kansas State. Their hall of fame coach had them back in the national conversation as the Wildcats were a surprising 7-0 heading into the showdown in Manhattan, KS. KSU was full of piss and vinegar as it appeared the top of the Big 12 ticket was ripe for the taking. http://www.burntorangenation.com/football/2012/10/10/3483440/oklahoma-sooners-blake-bell-texas-longhorns-red-river-rivalry