It is once again that time of the year when we foolishly try to convince ourselves that someone other than Kansas is going to win the Big 12.
In one of the most ridiculous streaks at any level of any sport, the Jayhawks have earned at least a share of the Big 12 regular-season title in every season dating back to 2004-05. Even the New England Patriots failed to make the playoffs once during that time, and they don't have to deal with as much roster turnover on an annual basis as college basketball teams do.
But Kansas has lost three of its last four games and is only 1-5 in true road contests this season.