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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

184,665 Views | 1048 Replies | Last: 7 yr ago by gerb
Pale Rider
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Hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha.
Doc Holliday
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This just in: sales of pitchforks to rapidly increase.

Baylor fans demand the head of the BOR.
txturtlegirl
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We knew it was going to be tough and rebuild year. I'm impressed by Harrison Hand. He's not playing like a freshman.
Boatshoes
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"The crust of the biscuit!"

Yeah, that pretty much describes this team.

Or maybe crusty biscuit.
BearKamp
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We may very well lose this game. didn't think it was possible
REX
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Coach has a letter if y'all want me to give you his cell number
Yogi
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Well killerfrogs is giddy this evening...
EasyE
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BEAR RAMMAGE said:

Liberty WR's can ball.




Remember when the Buffalo WR did the same thing and a lot of people were saying we would see that guy on Sundays? What was his name? I don't recall ever hearing it again after that game.
ToiletDucky
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BellCountyBear said:

I thought our defense couldn't get any worse...
That was only if you EVER listened to Thee the Moron.
Jacques Strap
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GABear78 said:

Where do I send my gift thanking the bor for taking us back a decade?
The destruction of the football program is complete.
RealLarryDon
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We better keep this drive going and then score because I'm not sure we will stop them at any point.
GABear78
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So when was the last time we lost every game? Not saying that will happen as there is a lot to play but this should be our easiest opponent..
Whiskey Pete
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First game of the season, under a new coach with an entire new coaching staff, new QB and everyone expected it to be a cake walk? Wow, I'll have what you're smoking.

Yeah, I would be nice to be 1,000 points ahead... but geesh, give the guy a break.
ToiletDucky
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Well. KB has been an OC long enough time to call him up.
EGOTbear
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LOL

we have the most idiotic, psychotic fanbase in the country
Yogi
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BearKamp said:

We may very well lose this game. didn't think it was possible
No kidding. At least if you are a UT fan, your team has a chance of winning a game this season.
ToiletDucky
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HashTag said:

First game of the season, under a new coach with an entire new coaching staff, new QB and everyone expected it to be a cake walk? Wow, I'll have what you're smoking.

Yeah, I would be nice to be 1,000 points ahead... but geesh, give the guy a break.
FCS team and bad play calling.
txturtlegirl
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Crap. We needed that turnover.
BU Believer
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Making Liberty QB Heisman candidate. Completing 72.5% of his passes. 37 of 51 for 379 yds and 2 TDs.

They are throwing to #11!!!! Double cover him already. 11 for 191 yds and 2 TDs. Is Phil B calling defense from armchair in Arizona?
Oldbear83
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Ugly pass on 3rd down (another 3 and out), means punting.again

That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
BaylorProud77
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Yogi said:

Well killerfrogs is giddy this evening...
pretty much
marco
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Big XII needs to steer away from marketing slogans. #1 vs #2 guaranteed? Yeah, watch it fellas, in a round robin regular season weird things can happen.
Oldbear83
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We need a break on the recovery
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
Pale Rider
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No excuses.
CottonValley
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Pale Rider said:

Hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha.
If I wasn't laughing I'd be crying
Oldbear83
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Oldbear83 said:

We need a break on the recovery
of course not.

Calling 75% chance Liberty scores again on this drive
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
Branch155
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Weak penalty call
NoBSU
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We have them right where we want them.
Branch155
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About time we put a lick on someone
Grumpy
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Everything is going the wrong way. Bounces all on their side, it seems.
Doc Holliday
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Football program suicide.
Bear8084
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marco said:

Big XII needs to steer away from marketing slogans. #1 vs #2 guaranteed? Yeah, watch it fellas, in a round robin regular season weird things can happen.


Watch a 8-4 team is gonna knock the Big 12 out of the CFP spot in a rematch.
EasyE
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Are we seeing why Snow was at Temple, and Arizona State, and UCLA, and Detroit, and...?
GABear78
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So I take it you're pleased with our performance?
Yogi
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Kevin Steele says "What the heck did you do to my program?".
 
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