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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)

McLane Stadium | 7 p.m. CT | FSN

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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

162,153 Views | 912 Replies | Last: 7 yr ago by Assassin
RealLarryDon
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TD Bears!!!!!!!!!
Oldbear83
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Nice TD, but too much luck not enough smarts involved
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
Jacques Strap
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Good back to back plays
william
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stick it in.

pro ecclesia, pro javelina
BaylorProud77
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Finally, a Touchdown.
cowboycwr
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RealLarryDon said:

Anu telegraphed his passes at Arizona and he's still doing it here.


I never thought he was that great at Arizona. I wasn't super excited when he transferred here.

But he did good there throwing that TD.
Oldbear83
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Baylor's 7 point lead tonight is bigger than any lead we enjoyed last week
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
ToiletDucky
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These baylor commercials suck and look like sunday school
BaylorProud77
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Oldbear83 said:

Nice TD, but too much luck not enough smarts involved
agree
JusHappy2BeHere
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how sad is it that we are so happy we are ahead of UTSA by 7 with 3:22 till half time


this is not what I hoped for tonight
"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
marco
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Oldbear83 said:

Nice TD, but too much luck not enough smarts involved
We're going to lose Anu to injury if this keeps up.
303Bear
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Does anyone else hate the new Baylor commercial?

I do.

Especially the part where people are studying in Browning Library... no.
GABear78
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finally. Do it again So
Joe to Bonner
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Lol LSU girlfriend, who is now in her 7th season as a Baylor fan, won't quit calling our team "Matt Rhule Preschool"
Doc Holliday
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Oldbear83 said:

Baylor's 7 point lead tonight is bigger than any lead we enjoyed last week
That's the saddest thing I've ever heard.
txturtlegirl
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Come on man. Last week is over.
CoastalBear
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Happy to get the touchdown. But something's wrong when we're half way through the second quarter and that's our first completed pass. Solomon isn't getting it done. Time for Zach.
Joe to Bonner
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marco said:

Oldbear83 said:

Nice TD, but too much luck not enough smarts involved
We're going to lose Anu to injury if this keeps up.


Headed to Waco tomorrow, I'll give you a call.
GABear78
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JusHappy2BeHere said:

how sad is it that we are so happy we are ahead of UTSA by 7 with 3:22 till half time


this is not what I hoped for tonight


I am really trying to be excited but it is hard. Knowing it should have been 28 -0 by now.
ToiletDucky
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Get rid of the dunk. So stupid. So furking stupid.
marco
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JusHappy2BeHere said:

how sad is it that we are so happy we are ahead of UTSA by 7 with 3:22 till half time


this is not what I hoped for tonight
Baby steps Steve. This isn't last years team nor the year before that. It's a whole new bunch of guys trying to learn concepts, schemes and verbiage that's all new to them most likely. Progress is all I want to see. It's been kinda herky jerky here in the early going but is starting to look better.
Joe to Bonner
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****ing toddler basketball goal for ****s sake we've fallen so far
BaylorProud77
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putting it in that basketball hoop. Well I could have lived without that news!
Mitch Henessey
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Our OL sucks, which means our offense isn't going to be good all year. I'm ok with that. We simply don't have the bodies.

Our special teams is competing, and you can tell that's a point of emphasis. I'm pleased with that.

The thing that disappoints me is that we heard how great defensively this staff is, and how much talent they had to work with on the defensive side of the ball. So far, they've looked very pedestrian. Not only that, but they're undisciplined and look poorly coached. That's unacceptable to me.
Oldbear83
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11 playing so far off the receiver he has to take a bus to find him later in the play
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
Doc Holliday
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Can't leave em open at any point.

Whata so hard to understand about that?
GABear78
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See, our football team is already ready for basketball. I guess I'll go to the basketball forum now...
txturtlegirl
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marco said:

JusHappy2BeHere said:

how sad is it that we are so happy we are ahead of UTSA by 7 with 3:22 till half time


this is not what I hoped for tonight
Baby steps Steve. This isn't last years team nor the year before that. It's a whole new bunch of guys trying to learn concepts, schemes and verbiage that's all new to them most likely. Progress is all I want to see. It's been kinda herky jerky here in the early going but is starting to look better.


Thank you Marco. Please repeat this as often as you can for the slow learners and the graduate students.
Oldbear83
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BEAR RAMMAGE said:

Can't leave em open at any point.

Whata so hard to understand about that?
I know that every coach in the Big XII knows they can have 350 yards passing on us without breaking a sweat
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
Saddle Up!
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BaylorProud77 said:

putting it in that basketball hoop. Well I could have lived without that news!


I heard Big Bird will be honorary team captain at our next home game.
Joe to Bonner
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Facepalm
303Bear
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What. The. ****.
RealLarryDon
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How on earth did we not tackle him? Ugh.
4th and Inches
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And the D has gone...
Oldbear83
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We defend 3rd down like we put in the scout team for that play
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
 
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