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Gameday Thread: Baylor (5-5) faces TCU (4-6) on senior day

November 16, 2018
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BAYLOR (5-5) vs. TEXAS CHRISTIAN (4-6)

McLane Stadium| 11:00 a.m CT | FS1

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The Rivalry

This game has been one that hasn’t disappointed most years. Both of these schools have started marking this game down on the calendar and there is a lot of intensity leading up to it. Ever since the crazy game in 2011 things have become even mosre testy between the two programs. Patterson and Briles got after each other everytime they played it seemed like and both had success against the other. Now Coach Rhule is the coach of the Bears and he has been nothing but complimentary of Patterson. He keeps calling him good for the sport and an elite coach which is probably true and shows a lot of class. Patterson on the other hand continues to have a bad mind set about the matchup, taking low jabs whenever possible. His comments about Coach McGuire in his press conference show that he still has some bad blood toward the program. I am excited to see this rivalry continue and possibly grow under this new coaching staff.

Offense vs. Defense

This is not the vintage TCU defense that is in the top 25 in every category but they are still very solid. Ranking in the top 50 in pass defense, run defense, sacks, and 3rd-down defense are all very abover average numbers. They still have some playmakers that will give Baylor problems so it will be interesting to see if they come out ready to go. On the other side, Baylor has had no problem moving the football in most games now they just have to finish drives. If Baylor can score some points early they may be able to run away with this game. This should be a lot of fun to watch.


Quote of the Week

 “I haven’t been around long enough to have any, my interactions with Coach Patterson, he’s always been nothing but kind to me. He’s a person I look up to as a coach who’s done it for a long time, and done it the right way. I think we should all support each other, because when we support each other we support the game in our state. I’m only worried about us. I’m only worried about the seniors going out on Senior Day the right way. That’s always been a really big deal to me, that they walk off the field as winners. I want to make sure these guys who have really stood for Baylor, and they’ve also stood for me personally, I want them to walk off the field as winners. And the benefit of that is we would get a chance to play another game. I would love nothing more than to play another game with Ira [Lewis], Greg [Roberts], Pat [Lawrence], Blake [Blackmar], Josh [Malin] and Chris Platt and all those guys. I’d love nothing more than to play another game with those guys.” — Matt Rhule


Statistic of the Week

Baylor’s currently holds a 4-1 record through five games at McLane Stadium in the 2018 season. With a game against TCU on Saturday, the Bears have an opportunity to move to 5-1 at home, a record that would be the best home record for the Bears since 2014. 

From 2015 to 2017 Baylor went a combined 8-10 inside McLane Stadium, including a 4-8 mark in Big 12 play. Baylor is perfect at home in three Big 12 games this fall.

Over the course of four seasons from 2011 to 2014, Baylor posted a 24-1 mark at home including  three perfect seasons in 2011 (7-0), 2013 (6-0) and 2014 (6-0). The only loss during that stretch came at home against TCU in 2012. 

In the first years leading up to that stretch, Baylor’s combined home record was 15-17.


Players to Watch

Jim Black
Connor Galvin

The strentgh of TCU’s defense comes on the edge with their pass rushers. As a true freshman, Galvin will have one of his biggest tests of the season as the Bears will need to establish their run game and protect Charlie Brewer.

Jim Black
Charlie Brewer

Brewer possibly had the best performance of the season before his ejection against a good Iowa State defense, but he will need to be on top of his game against a sound Gary Patterson defense. 

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Ira Lewis

Lewis has been quiet for most of his senior season, but his ability require offenses to pay a lot attention to him on the defensive line. There isn’t a better way to go out of senior day, however, than having a productive game against TCU.

 

Discussion from...

Gameday Thread: Baylor (5-5) faces TCU (4-6) on senior day

83,019 Views | 488 Replies | Last: 5 yr ago by Elgolfdog
EGOTbear
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*** is #21 doing?
EGOTbear
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running all over us
tpj1991
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Have they mentioned all the TCU injuries yet? Haven't heard anything....
EatMoreSalmon
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defense getting whipped at line
BearlyBeloved
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Punting heaven
Doc Holliday
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Say what you want but we should be up 14-3.

The momentum is gone and TCU gets the ball at half.
"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." ~ John Adams
DTBear
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We have no offensive system. We do everything but nothing great. The Gerry Bohannon bring into the game on 2nd down at that field position is going to be the *** are we doing for the entire year
JXL
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This game is laughably sloppy.
BearlyBeloved
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Anybody keep records of punts inside the 10??

boognish_bear
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Glad to see CMR calling TO here
gobears20
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Staff
Feels like I'm watching a Big 10 game.
EatMoreSalmon
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yea! nice sack-ish
boognish_bear
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BearlyBeloved said:

Anybody keep records of punts inside the 10??




#punterU
Bear8084
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Wow, 300 yards of rushing against Ohio State already.
whitetrash
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What's with all the players shaken up (on both teams)?
syme
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Goal line fumble was a killer. 13 points may have been enough to win.
Bear8084
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syme said:

Goal line fumble was a killer. 13 points may have been enough to win.


Game isn't over at halftime.
whitetrash
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Brewer slow to get up.
Doc Holliday
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Why on earth are we running the ball?!
"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." ~ John Adams
EGOTbear
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Man offense has been a disaster for the large part
Cove Dawg
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Lord this is ugly football!
PartyBear
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It appears we aren't even going to try to score before half right now.
Doc Holliday
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I get CMR is trying to run down the clock before half...but we need to be aggressive.

1st downs will take care of it.
"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." ~ John Adams
DTBear
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First half is on the offensive coaches and hc
syme
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Pathetic. just get to halftime.
EGOTbear
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ebner going out of bounds

JFC
DTBear
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Both of these teams can get to a bowl but this is not good football.
Bear8084
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Need to attack the edges a bit the 2nd half.
Aliceinbubbleland
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Wonder what Patterson has up his sleeve for 2nd half? He'll probably have a plan to stop Brewer from running. Right now he is all we've got.
boognish_bear
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This game has been there for the taking....but we ain't taking it. To have 2 turn overs and one of them being in the red zone...and only be down 3...we are fortunate.

1st half report card:
Offense D
Defense B+
Special Teams B


BigOleBear
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Anyone really believe CMR's staff has the ability to make the necessary adjustments in the locker room at halftime? I'm not there yet!
YoakDaddy
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Well that half sucked.
Rev. Dr. Elmer Gantry
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This is an at best average TCU team, with all the injuries. Baylor is stinking up the place. We might be competitive with the SMU team I watched last night. You can mark it on the wall; if BU continues this level of play, realignment will not be kind to us.
PartyBear
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Reminds me of the 95 A&M game except A&M was far better than TCU.
boognish_bear
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BigOleBear said:

Anyone really believe CMR's staff has the ability to make the necessary adjustments in the locker room at halftime? I'm not there yet!


Well....BU has been a good 2nd half team this year...so that would suggest our staff makes decent adjustments
 
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