Story Poster
Photo by Jim Black
Baylor Football

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

September 9, 2017
203,410

BAYLOR (0-1) vs. UTSA (0-0)

McLane Stadium | 7 p.m. CT | FSN

Depth Chart | Class Breakdown | Schedule | Big 12 Standings | Baylor Staff | Baylor Roster


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.

 

Discussion from...

*** Official Gameday Thread: Baylor vs. UTSA

162,064 Views | 912 Replies | Last: 7 yr ago by Assassin
CizzLark
How long do you want to ignore this user?
We don't have any clue what we're doing on offense.
ToiletDucky
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Grizz Air said:

ToiletDucky said:

This is where i want the KB haters to fess up.
I confess.

KB sucks.

Matt Rhule sucks worse.
Yea that #1 O just needed to be better.
Oldbear83
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Just a question now of how badly we lose.

Fire the coaching staff, except for Special Teams.

This season is done, but at least we can stop paying these a-holes for not doing the job.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
Grizz Air
How long do you want to ignore this user?
I am calling it now. Someone (likely land stealers or o$u) will beat us by at least 80.
BearlyBeloved
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Can it get any worse than a fumble PLUS a penalty?
GABear78
How long do you want to ignore this user?
txturtlegirl said:

Stands are starting to empty.


Football of old...fans of old...bad habits are hard to break.
bobo
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Ourpunter is good reminds me of Morris's when we could flip the field. Thee????
BaylorProud77
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Grizz Air said:

We suck so bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think we have already commented on that tonight, lol
DAC
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Mitch Henessey said:

Soloman has thrown for more yardage tonight than Sridhar did. Think about that for a minute.

Think about the front sevens
Grizz Air
How long do you want to ignore this user?
ToiletDucky said:

Grizz Air said:

ToiletDucky said:

This is where i want the KB haters to fess up.
I confess.

KB sucks.

Matt Rhule sucks worse.
Yea that #1 O just needed to be better.
Without daddy last year, he was middle of the pack. Sorry to burst your toilet bubble.
FWBear91
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Our only score is off a muffed punt. Ugh.
ToiletDucky
How long do you want to ignore this user?
BearlyBeloved said:

Can it get any worse than a fumble PLUS a penalty?

Man.... There's A LOT of season left
Jacques Strap
How long do you want to ignore this user?
txturtlegirl said:

Stands are starting to empty.
I get that fans vote with their feet, but who wants to miss this trainwreck? It is fail on an epic scale.
BearlyBeloved
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Grizz Air said:

I am calling it now. Someone (likely land stealers or o$u) will beat us by at least 80.
NO!!! Not the era of "Cal just scored again." !!!!!
REX
How long do you want to ignore this user?
ToiletDucky said:

This is where i want the KB haters to fess up.

At least (according to some on this board) last years staff threw the last six games. This staff seems to have gotten a head start!!!
Miss KB and Leb yet??
whitetrash
How long do you want to ignore this user?
BEAR RAMMAGE said:

Anyone know where the regents live so I can sh*t on their doorsteps.
Get the Whitepages app. You can find the 3 who spoke to the WSJ last fall pretty easily.
BearlyBeloved
How long do you want to ignore this user?
ZACH! NOW!
Yogi
How long do you want to ignore this user?
This football program is absolutely ****ed.
"Smarter than the Average Bear."
Bear in AL
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Bet they're glad they didn't put in those extra 10k seats.
txturtlegirl
How long do you want to ignore this user?
BearlyBeloved said:

ZACH! NOW!



The honestly wonder if Zach wants to play.
Wikstr9
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Would be interesting if the players refused to play until a coaching change........
Branch155
How long do you want to ignore this user?
OC is mildly disturbed by his QB
Oldbear83
How long do you want to ignore this user?
GABear78 said:

txturtlegirl said:

Stands are starting to empty.


Football of old...fans of old...bad habits are hard to break.
Why should they stay? There is absolutely no reason to believe the coaches or the starters are going to do anything now.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
BillDauterive
How long do you want to ignore this user?

txturtlegirl
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Yogi said:

This football program is absolutely ****ed.


Thank you ESPN, Texas Monthly, and Brenda silicon boobs Tracy.
BERFAN
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Sure wish our coach had the fire of their OC. They are whooping our buts and he is still chewing them out.
Karab
How long do you want to ignore this user?
LOL, did anyone hear that UTSA coach giving his players the business for failing to get the play off in time?
whitetrash
How long do you want to ignore this user?
FWIW, Zach loosening up on the sideline
GABear78
How long do you want to ignore this user?
Oldbear83 said:

GABear78 said:

txturtlegirl said:

Stands are starting to empty.


Football of old...fans of old...bad habits are hard to break.
Why should they stay? There is absolutely no reason to believe the coaches or the starters are going to do anything now.


They don't. Just commenting that BU as a whole has fallen from grace.
Bear in AL
How long do you want to ignore this user?
2 quarters too late.
BaylorProud77
How long do you want to ignore this user?
whitetrash said:

FWIW, Zach loosening up on the sideline
Little too late
303Bear
How long do you want to ignore this user?
whitetrash said:

FWIW, Zach loosening up on the sideline
Prob too little too late, we will only get one more possession.
txturtlegirl
How long do you want to ignore this user?
whitetrash said:

FWIW, Zach loosening up on the sideline


It's a little late for that.
57Bear
How long do you want to ignore this user?
ToiletDucky said:

BearlyBeloved said:

Can it get any worse than a fumble PLUS a penalty?

Man.... There's A LOT of season left
And the competition gets tougher.
Branch155
How long do you want to ignore this user?
whitetrash said:

FWIW, Zach loosening up on the sideline
I assume you mean he's starting to tell some jokes; there's no way you could mean Rhule is thinking about putting him in.
 
×
subscribe Verify your student status
See Subscription Benefits
Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial.