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Gameday Thread: Baylor vs. Liberty

September 2, 2017
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BAYLOR (0-0) vs. LIBERTY (0-0)

McLane Stadium | 6 p.m. CT | FS2

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ANU SOLOMON THE STARTING QB

After a spring, summer and fall battle between graduate transfer Anu Solomon, returning four-game starter Zach Smith, and true freshman and early enrollee Charlie Brewer, Solomon earned the starting position on Tuesday afternoon.

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.

SIDENOTE STORYLINE

Eight Bears will earn first career starts

Safety, Jairon McVea (Redshirt Freshman)

Center, Ryan Miller (True Freshman)

Linebacker, Jalen Pitre (True Freshman)

Cornerback, Harrison Hand (True Freshman)

Receiver, Tony Nicholson (Sophomore)

Running Back, JaMycal Hasty (Sophomore)

Defensive End, Brian Nance (Senior)

Safety, Chris Miller (Sophomore)

MATT RHULE QUOTE OF THE WEEK

On what Jalen Pitre means to Baylor…

“I think the reasons why he decided to stay here, his character, his integrity, his loyalty, the family that he comes from. I mean I really met him when we met for breakfast at the Olive Branch on his official visit when I sat down and said “hey, how are you doing, I’m Matt Rhule,” so it wasn’t like I even did a home visit with him and went to his house, because I got here so late. But I think those characteristics are why he’s a good player. He’s talented, but a lot of kids are talented. It’s that special something, that it-factor, to me, that makes you want to keep a guy and makes you want to play with a guy. Sometimes you’ll see me tweet out “OOU”, that guy’s “One Of Us”. I want to go win with that guy. That’s what Jalen is, and we’ve got a lot of those guys here. I’m going to show the team, I’ve got a guy that played for me at Temple that is playing for the Texans, and he actually came here and trained all offseason. He’s just one of us. And Jalen reminds me of him. He’s going to do whatever it takes for us to win. And if you’ve got a bunch of guys where it’s not about them but about the team, you’ve got a chance to have a great team.”

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Jim Black
S, Jairon McVea

A walk-on safety, McVea is being pushed into the starting lineup for Baylor's season opener due to injuries and suspensions. Matt Rhule has noted his 4.38 40-yard dash offseason time and mentioned he is as talented as some of those with scholarships already. He will be asked to play and play a lot against Liberty.
Jim Black
RB, JaMycal Hasty

Hasty played the 2016 season as Baylor's No. 3 back behind Shock Linwood and Terence Williams, but now he is asked to carry the load for the first few games of 2017 as Williams is recovering from injury. Hasty rushed for over 600 yards as a freshman and will need to step his game up even more this fall.
Todd Nickle
WR, Denzel Mims

The emergence of the young group of receivers in Waco allowed Blake Lynch to become a utility man in 2017. That group was highlighted by Mims as an outside receiver with a lot of speed and length. The former four-star will need to grow into the role, but he is talented enough to be a go-to receiver.
Jim Black
QB, Anu Solomon

Solomon was named the starting quarterback earlier this week and now he takes over for the 28th start of his college career. He will need to prove to be accurate and mobile, but most importantly he will need to prove to stay healthy. The starting QB job will be won in weeks three and four.

 

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*** Official Gameday Thread: Baylor vs. Liberty

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BearKamp
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In reply to DAC • 7:55p, 9/2/17
DAC said:
Stidham handoff to Kam Martin for 36 yd td run. Auburn up 24-7. Should have been watching them in Green and Gold


Makes me sick.
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7:55p, 9/2/17
There's "Football" on ABC. Egot get me a beer
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In reply to RWW • 7:55p, 9/2/17
RWW said:
But I am a glass half full type guy...
It all depends on what is in your glass. Beer and piss look a lot alike at a distance, but you'd only like to drink one of them.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
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7:56p, 9/2/17
time for a quick run to Arby's.

- BUmma

{ grabs BHJ and gets in the car }

D!
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In reply to RWW • 7:56p, 9/2/17
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Look at all the lonely people
How appropriate
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In reply to Boatshoes • 7:56p, 9/2/17
Applemac_G4 said:
BEAR RAMMAGE said:
I mean guys...we suck. Step into reality.
This rebuild will take 5 years before we're comfortable.

Expectations are way too high. This is what happens when higher ups and the media murder your name.
You're assuming that there is going to be a rebuild.


You're wrongly (as always) assuming there isn't a rebuild or even support what CMR and Staff havr done so far.
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In reply to BearKamp • 7:57p, 9/2/17
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DAC said:
Stidham handoff to Kam Martin for 36 yd td run. Auburn up 24-7. Should have been watching them in Green and Gold


Makes me sick.


Me too brother
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In reply to timetraveler • 7:57p, 9/2/17
timetraveler said:
Old Baylor would be tied 35-35 in a game like this instead of 17-17
maybe... we didnt typically let the cupcakes score that much
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In reply to Bear8084 • 7:58p, 9/2/17
Bear8084 said:




You're wrongly (as always) assuming there isn't a rebuild or even support what CMR and Staff havr done so far.
I want to believe ... but all we have seen CMR and the Staff do so far is tie an FCS team at the half ... after trailing most of it ... at home.

I want, I need, to see much better results from all those promises.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
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7:58p, 9/2/17
What makes me more mad than anything isn't just losing games.

No.

It's the attitude that's starting to build up that winning doesn't matter.

Winning absolutely matters. There's no reason to play football unless you want to see your opponents eat their own sh*t.
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In reply to Bear8084 • 7:59p, 9/2/17
Bear8084 said:
Applemac_G4 said:
BEAR RAMMAGE said:
I mean guys...we suck. Step into reality.
This rebuild will take 5 years before we're comfortable.

Expectations are way too high. This is what happens when higher ups and the media murder your name.
You're assuming that there is going to be a rebuild.


You're wrongly (as always) assuming there isn't a rebuild or even support what CMR and Staff havr done so far.

A 17-17 tie with Liberty at halftime? No, you're right... I don't support that.
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7:59p, 9/2/17
No long sleeves on Rhule.
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7:59p, 9/2/17
Breathe in breathe out...resetting expectations will take time. It won't be a turnaround season, it will be a slowing the ship in order to turn season. It will take some time to get back into top 25. But don't expect it this year.
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7:59p, 9/2/17
This game has been highly discouraging.
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In reply to Oldbear83 • 7:59p, 9/2/17
Oldbear83 said:
Bear8084 said:




You're wrongly (as always) assuming there isn't a rebuild or even support what CMR and Staff havr done so far.
I want to believe ... but all we have seen CMR and the Staff do so far is tie an FCS team at the half ... after trailing most of it ... at home.

I want, I need, to see much better results from all those promises.


Fair counterpoint. I too, think we are better than what is being shown.
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8:00p, 9/2/17
I'm sure CNR will give a special prayer to make our boys feel better.
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In reply to RealLarryDon • 8:00p, 9/2/17
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lawmaker said:
I just remember when everyone laughed at me for saying we would be lucky to get 5 wins this year. Our offensive line is terrible and this is without ANY injuries....long year boys!
May want to check your facts before you gloat. Our best offensive lineman was suspended for the first half.
Also two starters in the secondary are not playing and Hasty is apparently now injured. Still this is Liberty and we are in a fight.
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8:00p, 9/2/17
Hasty out for the game now.

Depth already a question mark....ugggggggggggggh
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In reply to GABear78 • 8:01p, 9/2/17
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Breathe in breathe out...resetting expectations will take time. It won't be a turnaround season, it will be a slowing the ship in order to turn season. It will take some time to get back into top 25. But don't expect it this year.
I get that rebuilding takes time. But even last year's team would have crushed Liberty. This is a clear step backward, even a fumble. The game can still be won, but any honest review has to admit the Bears were not ready today, the plans were thin and short-sighted, and too many players are just walking through the plays.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
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In reply to DAC • 8:01p, 9/2/17
DAC said:
BearKamp said:
DAC said:
Stidham handoff to Kam Martin for 36 yd td run. Auburn up 24-7. Should have been watching them in Green and Gold


Makes me sick.


Me too brother
Make that 3
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In reply to Boatshoes • 8:01p, 9/2/17
Applemac_G4 said:
Bear8084 said:
Applemac_G4 said:
BEAR RAMMAGE said:
I mean guys...we suck. Step into reality.
This rebuild will take 5 years before we're comfortable.

Expectations are way too high. This is what happens when higher ups and the media murder your name.
You're assuming that there is going to be a rebuild.


You're wrongly (as always) assuming there isn't a rebuild or even support what CMR and Staff havr done so far.

A 17-17 tie with Liberty at halftime? No, you're right... I don't support that.


You weren't supporting before that and will jump to any team Briles would be hired on. Try and be a Baylor fan and not a Briles fan for once.
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In reply to 4th and Inches • 8:01p, 9/2/17
Gruvin said:
timetraveler said:
Old Baylor would be tied 35-35 in a game like this instead of 17-17
maybe... we didnt typically let the cupcakes score that much
We were tied 21-21 with Lamar with 4 minutes to go in the 1st half until they fumbled twice two years ago..
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In reply to GABear78 • 8:01p, 9/2/17
Why not?? We were kick ass 2 years ago? What happened?
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In reply to Boatshoes • 8:01p, 9/2/17
Applemac_G4 said:
The Roadrunners have to be smiling about what has transpired today.
can a roadrunner salivate?

PA.

- UL

... and, as always, TIA.

BID.

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8:02p, 9/2/17
Predictable 1st down call, predictable 2 yard result
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
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In reply to RealLarryDon • 8:02p, 9/2/17
RealLarryDon said:
Gruvin said:
timetraveler said:
Old Baylor would be tied 35-35 in a game like this instead of 17-17
maybe... we didnt typically let the cupcakes score that much
We were tied 21-21 with Lamar with 4 minutes to go in the 1st half until they fumbled twice two years ago..


Fans on here have short memories.
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In reply to Doc Holliday • 8:02p, 9/2/17
What the hell are you talking about?
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8:02p, 9/2/17
Well crap.
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8:02p, 9/2/17
Big 3rd down play coming up, got to keep the drive going
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8:03p, 9/2/17
Ummm...that sucked.
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8:03p, 9/2/17
*** was that

worst pick six I've ever seen jesus!
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8:03p, 9/2/17
What a lazy throw by Anu.
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Well, shucks.
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8:03p, 9/2/17
Good Lord we are a joke. Are you kidding me. Get Zach in now! Eff!
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8:03p, 9/2/17
Pick 6

Anyone here still relaxed about the game?
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