http://www.kansas.com/sports/story/107470.html"I have them playing Iowa in the Insight Bowl," he said. "They have five tough road games, all difficult. And they also have to play Missouri at home.... It's Year 2 of Ron Prince's schemes, and it should result in another bowl season."
Looking elsewhere, he grades the usual suspects -- Texas, Oklahoma and Nebraska -- high. He believes Oklahoma State is a team to be reckoned with, labeling wide receiver Adarius Bowman the most irreplaceable player in the conference. But the Cowboys' schedule is absurdly tough. His sleeper is Missouri, even if the Tigers' defense is suspect.
"I really like Chase Daniel," Steele said. "They have two tight ends on the Mackey Award watch list. They have Nebraska at home, and Kansas, a big game against a rival, at basically a neutral site. Their schedule sets up well, and their talent sets up well."