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BREAKING: Anu Solomon wins job, will start at QB for Bears

August 29, 2017
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SicEm365 has learned that graduate transfer quarterback Anu Solomon will start Baylor's season opener against Liberty on Saturday.

Solomon beat out sophomore Zach Smith and freshman Charlie Brewer to earn the rights as the starter for the first game of the season.

After arriving in January, Solomon went through spring drills and created the race between he and Smith, a 2016 four-game, as well Brewer, a true freshman who arrived in Waco as an early graduate.

In three seasons at Arizona, Solomon threw for 6,922 yards, 49 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. In his two full seasons for the Wildcats in 2014 and 2015, Solomon averaged 258.4 yards and slightly under two passing touchdowns per game.

During final season for Arizona in 2016, Solomon missed seven games due to injury.

Baylor begins their season on Saturday against Liberty at McLane Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT.

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BREAKING: Anu Solomon wins job, will start at QB for Bears

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acmills237
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2:33p, 8/29/17
Well, looks like we want to win now and let Brewer take over next year.
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2:34p, 8/29/17
Not surprised. Why bring in a Graduate transfer and not start him?
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2:34p, 8/29/17
That's a surprise. Let's win this with Anu.
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2:36p, 8/29/17
I knew Zach was too slow for this team, even if we had a good O-line.

Plus Anu technically has more experience.
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2:37p, 8/29/17
Have to trust the coaches on this one, but I think it's a big mistake.

Zack had the live reps with the Bears last year, and yes I know it's new offensive schemes, but there is something to be said about QB/receiver interaction.

Sic em bears !!!!
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2:38p, 8/29/17
Feel bad for Zack Smith. The kid stayed last year when a bunch of folks fled. He grew as a player. I'm disappointed!
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2:38p, 8/29/17
Not surprised. Anu it all along.
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2:39p, 8/29/17
nice
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2:40p, 8/29/17
I trust Rhule's judgment on this. I just hope he's able to keep all three appeased and we don't lose potential future talent-in-waiting for the seniority of the present.
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2:41p, 8/29/17
though clich: either Smith or Brewer are one play away from starting. You always need a good back up QB or two (or three). Yeah, we learned that a couple of years ago.
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2:42p, 8/29/17
Nice win against BOISE, Anu...

....oh wait......

OU will be the first of a s h I t load of tests. I don't count Liberty.
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2:47p, 8/29/17
...if he throws multiple TD passes, we'll call it an "Annuity"!

Rock me!
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In reply to BUGWBBear • 2:51p, 8/29/17
BUGWBBear said:
Nice win against BOISE, Anu...

....oh wait......

OU will be the first of a s h I t load of tests. I don't count Liberty.


Anu isn't the starter for the OU game. He is the starter for the Liberty game. Rhule takes it a week at a time.

I am assuming he believes Anu gives us the best chance to beat Liberty, specifically. Either way, I support the decision.
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2:52p, 8/29/17
I just hope Zach doesn't decide to transfer, after all the crap he put up with last year. Anyone who doubts that Zach can play needs to look at his stat line from Boise State.....and on paper at least, they had a pretty good defense.
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In reply to Banker Bear • 2:54p, 8/29/17
Banker Bear said:
...if he throws multiple TD passes, we'll call it an "Annuity"!

Rock me!
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In reply to Banker Bear • 2:54p, 8/29/17
Banker Bear said:
...if he throws multiple TD passes, we'll call it an "Annuity"!

Rock me!

The pun I am shocked I haven't seen on this thread is ...

"For the beginning of the Matt Rhule era -- Baylor Football to start Anu"
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In reply to BikerBear • 2:57p, 8/29/17
BikerBear said:
I just hope Zach doesn't decide to transfer, after all the crap he put up with last year. Anyone who doubts that Zach can play needs to look at his stat line from Boise State.....and on paper at least, they had a pretty good defense.


If anything, Zach will work harder. The fact that the competition took until Tuesday afternoon of game week should indicate it is a close competition. Next week, Zach or Charlie may win.
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3:06p, 8/29/17
Kirby Freeman played in 3 games and attempted 13 passes his Sr year at Baylor

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3:16p, 8/29/17
AnuStart?
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3:28p, 8/29/17
Q: What's our QB's favorite cookie snack?

A: Fig ANU-tons
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In reply to JumboShrimper • 3:30p, 8/29/17
not to be rude - but your football IQ is "0"

nobody wants to start a Grad Transfer with 1 yr eligibility left....you start over again in December once he's done.

ideally that never happens and speaks to our lack of talent or depth

hate it for Zach Smith - kids been great and as loyal as they come.
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In reply to Golden Helmet • 3:38p, 8/29/17
Thanks for your opinion on my football IQ even though I know you're disappointed Zach isn't the starter.
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In reply to Golden Helmet • 3:39p, 8/29/17
Thanks for your opinion on my football IQ even though I know you're disappointed Zach isn't the starter.
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In reply to Golden Helmet • 3:40p, 8/29/17
It's higher than 0 but thanks for your opinion.
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3:41p, 8/29/17
We are starting Anu so that Smith doesn't get hurt before conference play behind a porous O-Line.
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In reply to Doc Holliday • 3:53p, 8/29/17
BEAR RAMMAGE said:
I knew Zach was too slow for this team, even if we had a good O-line.

Plus Anu technically has more experience.


What do you mean "for this team? " You note that it has nothing to do with the inexperience or talent level of the offensive line. Nothing indicated by this staff suggests that the quarterback running will be of significant emphasis, and that they intend to use more pro sets than the previous offense. Was Johnny Unitas too slow for the Colts offense? Was maneuverability a big part of Peyton Manning's game? Tom Brady? Ben Roethlisberger? Troy Aikman?
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3:56p, 8/29/17
Will our OL slide block like a spread OL or will we pull guards and fire out and create holes like the old days?

Just wondering what having a more mobile QB looks like for our whole scheme?
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4:03p, 8/29/17
No doubt the kid can ball out.

I forgot he was fairly decent... that stat line tho

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4:09p, 8/29/17
If he does well and brings us wins I don't give a _____ who plays.


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4:12p, 8/29/17
How is it that Pete Thamel at Yahoo Sports is the guy to "break" this story? For some reason that bugs me.
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In reply to GhettoHEBear • 4:12p, 8/29/17
GhettoHEBear said:
AnuStart?

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In reply to StiflersMom • 4:13p, 8/29/17
StiflersMom said:
How is it that Pete Thamel at Yahoo Sports is the guy to "break" this story? For some reason that bugs me.
was just gonna say the same thing. That guy is just the worst.
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In reply to Doc Holliday • 4:16p, 8/29/17
BEAR RAMMAGE said:
I knew Zach was too slow for this team, even if we had a good O-line.

Plus Anu technically has more experience.
Boise St. certainly didn't think he was too slow...
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In reply to jpaschal01 • 4:16p, 8/29/17
jpaschal01 said:
Feel bad for Zack Smith. The kid stayed last year when a bunch of folks fled. He grew as a player. I'm disappointed!


I agree and hoped to see his loyalty pay off...but other than Sridhar...I don't think a "bunch of folks" left.
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