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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

83,031 Views | 488 Replies | Last: 5 yr ago by Elgolfdog
YoakDaddy
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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!

I don't know about adjustments, but we have been stronger offensively in the 2nd half of our games.
syme
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We're losing at home to a 3rd string QB and no Turpin.
Big_Pumpin
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I'm blame the depressing music for the Seniors day celebration.
PartyBear
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The thing is the crowd is here and in black ready for the team to start the party.
whitetrash
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Aliceinbubbleland said:

Wonder what Patterson has up his sleeve for 2nd half?
A bag of Funyuns or Flamin Hot Cheetos.
Timbear
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Rhule is PITIFUL! 6 points in the half against a crap team? He doesn't even try to score. Get Rhule out of here! I hope he gets his butt beat for being such a terrible O coach. Unwatchable!!
BigOleBear
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They have played better in second half but usually the offense played much better in the first half, thus giving one hope for a better second half. Nothing gives me that confidence today, hoping the players aren't feeling the same.
PartyBear
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Rhule is going to have to pull off a hell of a year 3 to keep going here.
gobears20
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Staff
It's not like TCU has been tearing the big 12 up on defense
Rev. Dr. Elmer Gantry
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Thule needs to try his hand at radio. Does anyone else think he looks like a young Wolfman Jack?
BearlyBeloved
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Very strange first half: I never saw Patterson's towel girl.

When is the last time THAT happened?
BigOleBear
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Need a back breaking play by bears early in second half. Maybe a pick 6 to start things off. Get the crowd back into the game and take control of this thing. Otherwise, the bridge over the Brazos won't hold the mid 3rd quarter exodus.
Bear8084
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BearlyBeloved said:

Very strange first half: I never saw Patterson's towel girl.

When is the last time THAT happened?



I wondering that too. Odd.
Aliceinbubbleland
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boognish_bear said:

Citadel 10
Bama 10
Half

I would like to hear Saban in the locker room at halftime
Best Gameday sign today from UCF was "We want Citadel".
baylor1999
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some of ya'll complaining predicted like a 3 win season, yet, we are here at 5 about to go to a bowl game lol and still complaining.

relax
bear2be2
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boognish_bear said:

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
Special teams has two blocked kicks and some really good punts/punt coverage. I'd grade it a little higher, even with the blocked XP.
gobears20
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Staff
Some students already leaving
CottonValley
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newbear2019 said:

some of ya'll complaining predicted like a 3 win season, yet, we are here at 5 about to go to a bowl game lol and still complaining.

relax


"If it's inevitable, just relax and enjoy it.''.
CTbruin
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Why are kicking into the wind?
BylrFan
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we look like a big 10 team
Rva
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TCU got good all of a sudden. I am impressed!
baylor1999
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0 secs on the clock again
BUBBFAN
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Face facts guys. We are still a pretty bad football team.
EatMoreSalmon
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step up, D
EatMoreSalmon
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turf monster!!
Timbear
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We're ticked off because we see what this team Could be! I'm praying Rhule is hired by somebody. Please.
whitetrash
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CTbruin said:

Why are kicking into the wind?
To have the wind in the 4th. Did the same vs. OkSt.
EGOTbear
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This ***** loves calling holding on us
EatMoreSalmon
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attaboy, Brewer
Bear8084
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No holds on TCU but we barely hold a jersey and they call it on us. Unreal.
EatMoreSalmon
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well this is going downhill fast
EGOTbear
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Brewer has no time
EGOTbear
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yeah we are gonna lose this one
tpj1991
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EGOTbear said:

Brewer has no time
Or open receivers.
whitetrash
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So Platt was out of position because the DB had him by the jersey 15 yds back upfield....
 
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