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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

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JusHappy2BeHere
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Bear8084 said:

JusHappy2BeHere said:

RealLarryDon said:

Anu finishes 1st half 1-5 for 20 yards, 1-TD, 1 pick
If you don't come out with Zach in the second half then Rhule has punted for this entire season and is fine with 0-12

Truth is really hard.... This is a hard truth....

If we can't beat UTSA we only have Kansas left on our schedule that we can beat....


but what do I know?
"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."

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CoastalBear
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Just for perspective, last year Russell was 152 of 278 on the year, and Smith was 116 of 196. Solomon just completed one pass IN THE FIRST HALF. ONE!! Our defense isn't playing well enough to offset such ineffective offense. We have to make a change. Now.
RealLarryDon
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Aggie and Nicholls tied at 14 in the 4th.
DAC
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RealLarryDon said:

DAC said:

RealLarryDon said:

Stidham 10-19 for 65 yards. Auburn trails 14-6 after 3 quarters.

He's been running for his life this half
Those guys are playing big boy football on both sides of the ball. The sizes of those guys amd the viciousness of the hits are incredible!

You're right about that! Good gosh
DAC
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RealLarryDon said:

Aggie and Nicholls tied at 14 in the 4th.

Holy crap
Bear8084
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JusHappy2BeHere said:

Bear8084 said:

JusHappy2BeHere said:

RealLarryDon said:

Anu finishes 1st half 1-5 for 20 yards, 1-TD, 1 pick
If you don't come out with Zach in the second half then Rhule has punted for this entire season and is fine with 0-12

Truth is really hard.... This is a hard truth....

If we can't beat UTSA we only have Kansas left on our schedule that we can beat....


but what do I know?
Good question. I highly doubt he is fine with losing to anyone.
Limited IQ Redneck in PU
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But this is what Thee and others called a complete football team. Run over them smash mouth get rid of the sissies. No more gimmicky track meet one trick pony (Xiled) offense. Solid game controlling defense.

We have had two greart coaches in our history. In between them and i fear after the last one, this is what we get.

Now X and others can talk trash about the Canadian. His program beat someone last week. Now Thee and his worshipers can go back to talking about the CGT could old days and brag about dick in the dirt football like real men play.

There was a great thread on BFF about how this DC was the greatest hire in Baylors history. Ty blew a load about it. CPB's defense won last week.

Baylor football was fun. The BOR killed it. I feel the urge to defecate.
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Living fast or dying slow.
I dont want to live forever.
But I will live while I'm here.
Grizz Air
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We only had 118 total yards in the first half. I think under CAB we got more than that on single plays!
Jacques Strap
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oso de esqui said:

I'm going to be able to get way better seats next year. Maybe for less money
Make sure you lock your car at church or someone will leave tickets for next weeks game on the dashboard.
Team America
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RealLarryDon said:

Aggie and Nicholls tied at 14 in the 4th.


Sumlin may not make through the weekend.
BaylorProud77
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DAC said:

RealLarryDon said:

Aggie and Nicholls tied at 14 in the 4th.

Holy crap
That's bad, lol
Grizz Air
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How many years NFL experience do you have to have to get 600+ passing yards on defense from lesser opponents in just 1.5 games?
GABear78
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Haven't hear much from ESPN lately. They must secretly raise their glasses now that assisted in the demise of Baylor football.
4th and Inches
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Somebody forgot to tell snow to pressure the QB- Spy him!
Oldbear83
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One of these days, our pass defense will actually intercept a pass. Doesn't look like that will be tonight.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
txturtlegirl
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Faked them right out of their jock straps on that play.
Grizz Air
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We are being destroyed by UTSA. This is so sad.
txturtlegirl
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And the 2nd half starts with a 2 play touchdown.
BaylorProud77
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great.
Oldbear83
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Bear8084 said:



Good question. I highly doubt he is fine with losing to anyone
If he cared, he'd make halftime adjustments. Second week in a row, there is zero evidence the coaches did anything at halftime to make critical changes.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
Jacques Strap
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We are going to see a lot of that in the Big 12. Missed tackles and TDs.
whitetrash
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Tied at halftime. Check.
Outgained in yardage. Check.
Easy TD on first possession of 2nd half. Check.
Play from behind the rest of the game. Check.
4th and Inches
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Somebody made adjustments at the half, i fear it wasnt us
RealLarryDon
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I'd hoped the days of hand tackling were over. Apparently not.
ToiletDucky
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This defense zone sucks. Secondly why do you have to scroll 4 pages to get to the posts?
Grizz Air
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Are these missed tackles the result of our "toughness" in practice? Phil Bennett's D had more tackles than this in one play! Even Norwoo!!!!
BaylorBU17
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That was pathetic!
Forest Bueller
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Win or lose, Bears are terrible.
By the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved.
Michibear
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Oh. My. Goodness.

Sigh.
Grizz Air
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And where the heck is Zach Smith?!??!????
MilliVanilli
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That right there was some revolting tackling
Doc Holliday
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Win or lose...we lose.
Squatch Hunter
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Well, that didn't take long.
Pale Rider
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This is over.

Everything is done.
PBRBear
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looks like our 5th grade flag football defense
 
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