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Gameday: Baylor and Boise State square off in Cactus Bowl

December 27, 2016
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The Baylor Bears (6-6) will conclude the 2016 football season on Tuesday evening when they face the Boise State Broncos in the Motel 6 Cactus Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 9:15 p.m. CT at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. The game will be broadcast on ESPN

Season Leaders

Passing
Baylor - Seth Russell (152/278, 2126 yards, 20 TDs, 8 INT)
Boise State - Brett Rypien (212/343, 3341, 23 TDs, 6 INT)

Rushing
Baylor - Terence Williams (160, 945, 11 TDs)
Boise State - Jeremy Nichols (295, 1663, 23 TDs)

Receiving
Baylor - KD Cannon (72, 989, 11 TDs
Boise State - Thomas Sperbeck (72, 1193, 9 TDs)

Tackles
Baylor - Aiavion Edwards (87)
Boise State - Ben Weaver (99)

Sacks
Baylor - K.J. Smith (6.0)
Boise State - David Moa (7.5)

Interceptions
Baylor - Orion Stewart (5)
Boise State - C. Jams (2)
• Baylor is appearing in its 7th-straight bowl game for the first time in school history. BU is 11-11 in 22 previous bowl trips, including 3-3 in the last 6.
• BU looks to win back-to-back bowl games for the 4th-time in program history and first since 2011-12.
• Baylor is 1 of only 10 FBS programs to win at least 3 games in 5 bowl appearances since 2011. 
• Baylor had opened the year 6-0 and risen to as high as No. 8 in the AP Top 25, but finished the year 6-6 and tied for 6th in the Big 12 Conference with a 3-6 league record.
• The Bears are looking to snap a 6-game losing streak - its first since 2007 when the Bears suffered 8-straight losses to end the year.
• Baylor and Boise State will meet for the first time, but the Bears are 16-4 all-time against current Mountain West Conference members.
• BU is 7-2 in the month of December since 2011.
• The Bears are just 2-4 away from Waco in 2016 and 0-1 in neutral contests.
• BU has won 7 of its last 10 neutral site contests and 19 of its last 28 played outside of Waco.
• Baylor earned its 2nd-ever Cactus Bowl berth (1st was in 1991 Copper Bowl - a 24-0 loss to Indiana).
• True freshman QB Zach Smith will being make his 4th-career start for injured senior QB Seth Russell. Smith has thrown for thrown for at least 200 yards and 2 TDs in each of his first three starts.

Gameday: Baylor and Boise State square off in Cactus Bowl

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In reply to AceThedic • 10:54p, 12/27/16
exr29070 said:
It's coming guys. Mark this post. They're calling a great first half... Foot off the gas second half and we lose, a LA cotton bowl.
No letting up on this one I promise
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10:54p, 12/27/16
Hasty is fast
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10:56p, 12/27/16
It's only going to make me that much happier telling these coaches to kick rocks. Could have coached like this all season and didn't?
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10:56p, 12/27/16
About time for another scandal recap. How 'bout it Galloway?
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In reply to GoldMind • 10:57p, 12/27/16
GoldMind said:
It's only going to make me that much happier telling these coaches to kick rocks. Could have coached like this all season and didn't?
They had the keys to a Ferrari and drove it like a minivan.
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10:58p, 12/27/16
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10:59p, 12/27/16
Excellent stop, but still disappointed by our third down defense
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11:04p, 12/27/16
Yeah the scoreboard says we're playing elite defense, but defense has been pretty bad, THOUGH e're making the absolute biggest plays when we need them the most.

But every pass seems like the nearest defender is 10 yards away.
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11:04p, 12/27/16
I have now muted the ESPN clowns and synced Morris and the video feed. This is hands down the worst broadcast I've heard all year.
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In reply to NOVA Bear • 11:06p, 12/27/16
NOVA Bear said:
I have now muted the ESPN clowns and synced Morris and the video feed. This is hands down the worst broadcast I've heard all year.
Link please!
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In reply to TysonBU • 11:06p, 12/27/16
TysonBU said:
I want to go on record as saying **** Joey Galloway


Hey look, we're finally all on the same page.
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In reply to Pat Neff • 11:08p, 12/27/16
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NOVA Bear said:
I have now muted the ESPN clowns and synced Morris and the video feed. This is hands down the worst broadcast I've heard all year.
Lync please!


I went to the KRZI feed on the TuneIn app. Listening n my iPhone. I had to pause the tv for a bit since the audio broadcast is lagging the tv broadcast.
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In reply to LRA Bear • 11:08p, 12/27/16
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TysonBU said:
I want to go on record as saying **** Joey Galloway


Hey look, we're finally all on the same page.


Tyson going out strong #unity
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11:08p, 12/27/16
I get the hate for the announcers, but the Bears are doing their best to effectively shut them up with great play. Try to focus on what's happening on the field. Because, it's awesome! Offense looking unstoppable, defense in full bend-but-don't-break mode. Gonna enjoy Rhule enforcing a more disciplined team, but this current version is performing up to its present potential. A welcomed surprise.
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In reply to AFBlue82 • 11:10p, 12/27/16
AFBlue82 said:
I get the hate for the announcers, but the Bears are doing their best to effectively shut them up with great play. Try to focus on what's happening on the field. Because, it's awesome! Offense looking unstoppable, defense in full bend-but-don't-break mode. Gonna enjoy Rhule enforcing a more disciplined team, but this current version is performing up to its present potential. A welcomed surprise.


You are spot on. That's why I had to switch audio. This has been an awesome 1st half! I plan to fully enjoy he 2nd half and won't let those clowns on ESPN ruin it for me.
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11:10p, 12/27/16
Defense is playing better than they have all year
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11:12p, 12/27/16
Booger has a massive head with a regular sized face. I can't look away.
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11:12p, 12/27/16
Announcers missing a major opportunity.

Reese: "and Baylor kicks the ball out of bounds again."

Pollack: "well, Galitz did take that shot."

Would have been hilarious with the right delivery.
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In reply to NOVA Bear • 11:13p, 12/27/16
NOVA Bear said:
I have now muted the ESPN clowns and synced Morris and the video feed. This is hands down the worst broadcast I've heard all year.
What? Morris is worse???
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In reply to 1713 Baylor • 11:14p, 12/27/16
1713 Baylor said:
Announcers missing a major opportunity.

Reese: "and Baylor kicks the ball out of bounds again."

Pollack: "well, Galitz did take that shot."

Would have been hilarious with the right delivery.


I was waiting for a comment on the next kickoff to the effect of "Galitz appears to have recovered from his injury on the previous punt." Followed by a "thank goodness" from one of the commentators.
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11:15p, 12/27/16
I for one will miss this version of Baylor football. Love this offense...love it. Beginning tomorrow things will change. CMR will bring a different brand and BU will win, but it will not look the same. It will take me some time to get used to it.
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11:16p, 12/27/16
When can we move John Morris out of doing sporting events?

Can't we just have him do Emcee type of events? Likable enough guy, but come on... There has to be a better option.

Frank Fallon, we miss you old friend.
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In reply to SCBear • 11:17p, 12/27/16
SCBear said:
I for one will miss this version of Baylor football. Love this offense...love it. Beginning tomorrow things will change. CMR will bring a different brand and BU will win, but it will not look the same. It will take me some time to get used to it.


Agree. I love that we built our brand of football, but we let it crumble.
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11:18p, 12/27/16
Won't get tired of that KD Cannon TD highlight. Not gonna miss his diva tendencies, but man that kid is gooood.
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In reply to NOVA Bear • 11:21p, 12/27/16
Isn't it fun to see it click one more time? Hopefully the 2nd half is equal to the first!
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11:25p, 12/27/16
Zooooooom
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11:30p, 12/27/16
Hell of a job D!
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11:31p, 12/27/16
Galloway about to cry after that non-score!
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11:31p, 12/27/16
Way to go D! Even saw some excitement out of KB. That's new.
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11:31p, 12/27/16
Stewart made a play right there then Reid backed him up and made one as well. Good job Sr.'s
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In reply to SCBear • 11:32p, 12/27/16
SCBear said:
Isn't it fun to see it click one more time? Hopefully the 2nd half is equal to the first!


Off to a great start.
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In reply to Pat Neff • 11:33p, 12/27/16
Pat Neff said:
When can we move John Morris out of doing sporting events?

Can't we just have him do Emcee type of events? Likable enough guy, but come on... There has to be a better option.

Frank Fallon, we miss you old friend.


100%. Morris is horrible on football calls.
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11:34p, 12/27/16
Me right now...

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11:39p, 12/27/16
Eff you Pollack.....
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11:40p, 12/27/16
Receivers are catching today... that has made a huge difference.
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