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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

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Doc Holliday
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TommyCWood said:

I hope Smith transfers.
I hope I transfer.
whitetrash
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GABear78 said:

For those at the game..Any "boos" yet
From me, txturtlegirl and my 85 YO mom in section 108.
Pale Rider
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Can't express how painful this is.

I am so done with this staff.
txturtlegirl
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I'm bored so booing is about the only interesting thing to do during this game.
BaylorBU17
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Touchdown Sooners. 24-13 OU.
Wikstr9
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Anyone have ******s mailing address - Id like to send him a package of Paper Bags and a copy of Coaching for Dummies.

Sorry, our talent is good enough to beat Liberty and UTSA. Unfortunately, our coaches aren't.

Better not bring your sorry ass to Houston any time soon.
Grizz Air
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We are so full of fail.
Oldbear83
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Oh good, more flags
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
BaylorBU17
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BEAR RAMMAGE said:

TommyCWood said:

I hope Smith transfers.
I hope I transfer.


Haha. I wish I could transfer alma maters.
merckywaters
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i beginning to question my 5 win prediction for season
#FreeCinque
Oldbear83
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Pale Rider said:

Can't express how painful this is.

I am so done with this staff.
Seriously, can someone at a press conference ask Coach Rhule if he plans to cash his paychecks after the way he has coached?
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
bobo
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Good or bad I am betting on college football again. Making bank.
DAC
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merckywaters said:

i beginning to question my 5 win prediction for season

I'm questioning the 2 win predictions
Doc Holliday
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merckywaters said:

i beginning to question my 5 win prediction for season
s*** you should have questioned that the 3rd play of the first game.
txturtlegirl
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And that's the 3rd quarter.
FWBear91
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Wikstr9 said:

Anyone have ******s mailing address - Id like to send him a package of Paper Bags and a copy of Coaching for Dummies.

Sorry, our talent is good enough to beat Liberty and UTSA. Unfortunately, our coaches aren't.

Better not bring your sorry ass to Houston any time soon.


This is what I don't get. We have some talent, even with the missed recruiting year. How can our better players not beat these teams??
Grizz Air
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txturtlegirl said:

I'm bored so booing is about the only interesting thing to do during this game.
I once saw someone get shot close range in the face 50 times in a row. I was not bored. I was horrified and sad.
BaylorProud77
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merckywaters said:

i beginning to question my 5 win prediction for season
Just now? lolol
txturtlegirl
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DAC said:

merckywaters said:

i beginning to question my 5 win prediction for season

I'm questioning the 2 win predictions


I'm questioning that we win any games at all this season.
njcooper5
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When is the last time Baylor went 0-12? Very likely. Can you see this team beating KU? This is unreal. Welcome to Texas and the Big 12, CMR!
4th and Inches
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bobo said:

Good or bad I am betting on college football again. Making bank.
used to make a ton on the over, its a new day but money flows to the man who bets wisely
Wikstr9
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Someone needs to ask that question, but you know it won't happen. **** hire.
ToiletDucky
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I'm just drinking now. Just drinking. Like all real Baptist
Grizz Air
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BaylorBU17 said:

BEAR RAMMAGE said:

TommyCWood said:

I hope Smith transfers.
I hope I transfer.


Haha. I wish I could transfer alma maters.
I am so desperate that even TCU seems like a good choice now.
Doc Holliday
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FWBear91 said:

Wikstr9 said:

Anyone have ******s mailing address - Id like to send him a package of Paper Bags and a copy of Coaching for Dummies.

Sorry, our talent is good enough to beat Liberty and UTSA. Unfortunately, our coaches aren't.

Better not bring your sorry ass to Houston any time soon.


This is what I don't get. We have some talent, even with the missed recruiting year. How can our better players not beat these teams??
Incompetent coaching and delusions that non spread will actually work.
Pale Rider
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FWBear91 said:

Wikstr9 said:

Anyone have ******s mailing address - Id like to send him a package of Paper Bags and a copy of Coaching for Dummies.

Sorry, our talent is good enough to beat Liberty and UTSA. Unfortunately, our coaches aren't.

Better not bring your sorry ass to Houston any time soon.


This is what I don't get. We have some talent, even with the missed recruiting year. How can our better players not beat these teams??
Poor schemes.

Poor coaching.
merckywaters
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BEAR RAMMAGE said:

merckywaters said:

i beginning to question my 5 win prediction for season
s*** you should have questioned that the 3rd play of the first game.

i had hope game 1 to game 2 improvements and 2nd half adjustments woulda yielded something of a semblance of a 5 game winner
damnit
#FreeCinque
DAC
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txturtlegirl said:

DAC said:

merckywaters said:

i beginning to question my 5 win prediction for season

I'm questioning the 2 win predictions


I'm questioning that we win any games at all this season.


Me too
Oldbear83
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njcooper5 said:

When is the last time Baylor went 0-12? Very likely. Can you see this team beating KU? This is unreal. Welcome to Texas and the Big 12, CMR!
I'm seriously wondering how Coach Rhule could be this bad as a coach?
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
Karab
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Grizz Air said:

txturtlegirl said:

I'm bored so booing is about the only interesting thing to do during this game.
I once saw someone get shot close range in the face 50 times in a row. I was not bored. I was horrified and sad.
If this isn't sarcasm, I'd like to hear the story
Grizz Air
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njcooper5 said:

When is the last time Baylor went 0-12? Very likely. Can you see this team beating KU? This is unreal. Welcome to Texas and the Big 12, CMR!
The sad thing is his first loss was to a team that's not even from Texas. They were from the East Coast, where the Yankee is from.
txturtlegirl
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Get Monty back now.
Team America
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njcooper5 said:

When is the last time Baylor went 0-12? Very likely. Can you see this team beating KU? This is unreal. Welcome to Texas and the Big 12, CMR!


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YoakDaddy
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At least here in Buffalo Wild Wings, I can watch UFC and the Astros.
BearKamp
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There's a couple jerk off rob touches that were very vocal last week that have gone silent. Stomach must be very full from all the Crow.
 
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