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Gameday Thread: Baylor (0-1) vs. UTSA (0-0)

September 9, 2017
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BAYLOR (0-1) vs. UTSA (0-0)

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BEARS LOOKING FOR FIRST WIN IN 2017

Baylor's 2017 season is only an 11-game season. Well, it should be now at least after the Bears dropped the season opener to a Liberty team who is in the middle of making a transition from FCS to FBS last Saturday at McLane Stadium.

The Bears were without six potential starters to begin the game against the Flames and then lost another one right before half when running back JaMycal Hasty went down with an injury that will sideline him for multiple weeks. Mo Porter did return to lineup to offset the number situation, but another returning contributor going down was not welcomed news.

With the return of four defensive backs to the rotation, Baylor hopes to end their struggles against the pass, move forward from the worst loss in the Big 12 so far this season, and get a victory over a solid UTSA team that presents many challenges of their own even for a fully healthy Power 5 program.

The Bears enter the game was more than two-touchdown favorites over the Roadrunners.


SIDENOTE STORYLINE

Baylor gets boost of depth in secondary

CB, Timarcus Davis (Freshman) - The true freshman is expected to contribute on special teams and in passing situations on defense as a third cornerback according to head coach Matt Rhule.

CB, Jameson Houston (Sophomore) - Houston was the starter throughout the spring and fall camp, but a head injury in practice the week prior to the season opener kept him out last week.

S, Davion Hall (Senior) - Hall could become a big part of the puzzle for Baylor's secondary, but he has had very limited time in action in the new scheme under Phil Snow.

S, Rajah Preciado (Sophomore) - If nothing more, Preciado will provide critical depth for the Bears who lacked it last week against Liberty. If more, Preciado could prove to be more reliable than other options.


MATT RHULE QUOTE OF THE WEEK

On expectations heading into the game after loss to Liberty...

"I expect to win every game I play, but at least now we know where we are. So, as we go out to play UTSA, I don’t want to play them on coverages and if we’re not good enough, we’re not good enough, but we can’t beat ourselves. We can’t have to call timeout because we have 12 guys on the field for a field goal. That’s coaching, and that’s going to get corrected. We gotta get the players to buy in to the things they can change, and then eventually, the lights will go on for everybody on defense. Offensively, we were explosive, but we weren’t efficient enough for me. But we were explosive. One guy, instead of running a slant and crossing a guy’s face, he quits on the play and they pick it off and run it back for a touchdown. I’m not calling the kid out, but I tell you to go across his face. And I think some of those kids are saying “okay coach I see why I have to do that.” Anu took some heat on some plays, but we had guys running the wrong routes on third down, thinking “I need to get to the sticks” instead of just running the route. So Anu is trying to adjust when they’re not where they’re supposed to be. So, all that panic that set in during the game, we just need to calm down and go play. They know how to play, so I think you’ll see a much better football team this week.”


PLAYERS TO WATCH

SicEm365
S, Davion Hall

The former WR was moved to defense last fall and has stayed on the defensive side of the ball under the new staff. He spent time with the first-team defense this week in practice and is expected to return from injury. In 2016, Hall collected 52 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, three pass breakups and one interception in 10 games.

Jim Black
RB, John Lovett

The true freshman was asked to carry the weight in week one after JaMycal Hasty went out with injury. The New Jersey native carried the ball 14 times for 89 yards and two TDs, including a score from 34 yards. He is one of three true freshmen expected to receive carries against UTSA.

Jim Black
TE, Ish Wainright

Another injury, another new starter. A former basketball player for Baylor, Wainright will receive his first-career start with the absence of senior TE Jordan Feuerbacher who will miss time with a hand injury. The TEs weren't utilized in the passing game last week, but that could change against UTSA.

Jim Black
OL, Mo Porter

returned from suspension in the second half against Liberty and showed why the staff has held him in high regard throughout the spring and fall. The challenege will increase greatly with a solid defensive unit from UTSA. If Porter plays well, Baylor's chances for victory improve greatly.

 

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*** Official Gameday Thread: Baylor vs. UTSA

162,155 Views | 912 Replies | Last: 7 yr ago by Assassin
BaylorBU17
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I agree Zach is the better QB. Why the coaches chose Anu, I am not sure? But as long as he's our guy, I'm rooting for him until he consistently fails.
Doc Holliday
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cowboycwr said:

BEAR RAMMAGE said:

I would love to see one of our practices Just to see what we ARENT doing.


Apparently not practicing football.

We must be spending time working on how to better do community service.
My idea of giving back to the community is winning football games that brings serious $$$$ to Waco.
JusHappy2BeHere
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BEAR RAMMAGE said:

cowboycwr said:

BEAR RAMMAGE said:

The more I watch the more I believe our coaches don't have a clue how to coach.


But we are tough and have single digits only handed out by the head coach!
In reality that makes us sound like a high school team
it's actually a great idea.... if your are also winning...

we aren't and it's looking like we wont
"When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it--always."

Mahatma Gandhi
BearKamp
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Duke gonna run a train on us next week.
whitetrash
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We line up out of the timeout and have only 10 on the field. But at least we get a blocked FG.
Oldbear83
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Blocked field goal, that was nice to see.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
txturtlegirl
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They blocked that kick! Hell, yeah!

Now let's take that pigskin to the end zone.
cowboycwr
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Good block. Hopefully that wakes up the rest of the team.
4th and Inches
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Special teams save!
RealLarryDon
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YES! Great block!
whitetrash
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And we gain a GuyMo-esque 1 yard up the middle.
ToiletDucky
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*** did I just see with a basketball goal?
DAC
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BEAR RAMMAGE said:

I would love to see one of our practices Just to see what we ARENT doing.


Who's got time for practice when there's ping pong and community service to be done
cowboycwr
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Nice run
4th and Inches
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Great run!!
RealLarryDon
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Wow! That looked like the old Tevin Reese run!
BaylorProud77
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Good run!!!
gsgriffin
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And our team acts like they won the championship after a blocked kick in the first quarter.
Oldbear83
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BearKamp said:

Duke gonna run a train on us next week.
Hell, we know we won't win any of the next several games. Duke then OU then Oklahoma State and Kansas State. If we beat UTSA we're looking dead ahead at 1 and 5 unless we get a heckuva lot better on both sides of the ball. So winning today looks like the most fun we'll have for some time to come.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
ToiletDucky
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We are getting way to excited for a 0-0 game against UTSA
Buforlife
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Why can't our coaches get the number right number players in the field
cowboycwr
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Why is there a toy basketball goal on the sideline with the team?
william
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these bruins are bold. brash.
pro ecclesia, pro javelina
txturtlegirl
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gsgriffin said:

And our team acts like they won the championship after a blocked kick in the first quarter.


Baby steps.
303Bear
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Yay for this new discipline!
BaylorProud77
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More penalties!!!
FWBear91
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I thought Johnny Jefferson played for UTSA?
whitetrash
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7th penalty of the 1st quarter (both teams). Followed by a sack. Another 3rd and 19.
JusHappy2BeHere
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The Highlight of the year... a blocked field goal....

Oakman did that in the Texas game where we won our first Big XII championship and almost no one remembers it.... now its the greatest play of the year
"When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it--always."

Mahatma Gandhi
ToiletDucky
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Ok Zach time
303Bear
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The hell was that? Solomon has no feel for the rush or vision in the pocket.
Oldbear83
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gsgriffin said:

And our team acts like they won the championship after a blocked kick in the first quarter.
I'm OK with that, it's something to celebrate. The holding call followed by the sack, that's not good at all.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
4th and Inches
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Mims quit on the route?
Doc Holliday
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Spread them out. Use the Dual threat!!!!!!!

It's not that complicated.
BearKamp
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Yikes. FCS teams are lining up to schedule us.
 
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