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Game Day Thread: Baylor (7-0) vs. West Virginia (3-4)

October 30, 2019
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The Baylor Bears (7-0) return from an off week to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers (3-4) in Thursday evening contest at McLane Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. CT and the game will be aired live nationally on ESPN.

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Matt Rhule Quote of the Week...

“I think, I look at every week we play, someone’s going to, someone’s trying to beat us and so nothing about us being undefeated, I just think more, you know, when we were 0-7, you know, people could probably beat us with their base and I think what our kids have experienced the last couple weeks is we prepare for one defense, we prepare for something on offense, we get something different, well that’s part of it, right, that’s part of being a decent team, being a good team is you’re going to see different things and you have to adjust, what we say is you prepare all the way through the game, like you don’t know how the game’s going to go until the end of the game so we want to prepare on Friday night, we want prepare Saturday, we want to prepare Saturday during the game and, you know, I’m saying Saturday, it’s on Thursday, but that’s how my brain works, prepare all the way through the game and just keep adjusting, keep learning, keep adapting to the things that are happening and if you do that, that’s a sign of a good team.”


Baylor’s Key Players

Quarterback #12 Charlie Brewer — Last year against West Virginia, Brewer was 1-of-8 with three interceptions and negative 15 yards rushing. He had as many tackles as completions. This is the worst game of his career and one that he will be looking to make up for tomorrow night. Good news is that his last time out against Oklahoma State he had one of the best performances of his career.

Nose Tackle #99 Bravvion Roy — West Virginia is averaging 2.9 yards per carry so Roy’s eyes are about to light up every time the Mountaineers try to run the ball in-between the tackles. He will have many chances to up his tackle total and create negative plays like he has all season.

Defensive Lineman #93 James Lynch — Lynch is just one sack away from breaking the Baylor all-time record for sacks in a career, it is happening tomorrow night! The Mountaineers have only allowed 11 sacks on the season and usually hold up in pass protection fairly well but it won’t matter.

Safety #22 JT Woods — With Grayland Arnold out or at least severely limited, Woods will get the chance to step up once again. He had the most tackles of his career against Oklahoma State with six but he left a lot on the table. West Virginia quarterback Austin Kendall is going to have to air it out against Baylor for the Mountaineers to win so Woods will get his opportunities, can he take advantage of those opportunities is the question. I think he will get an interception in this one.


West Virginia Key Players

Quarterback #12 Austin Kendall — Kendall has led this offense to the worst scoring offense in the conference, the worst 3rd down conversion offense, and the worst yardage per game. This Mountaineers offense has not been good but if they are going to pull an upset Kendall is going to have to be very efficient and not turn the ball over.

Wide receiver #13 Sam James – James is a talented freshman who has 41 catches for 388 yards and two touchdowns. He has been a consistent playmaker with at least four catches in every game this season. 

Wide receiver #1 TJ Simmons – He struggled the first four games but in the last three he has 284 yards and four touchdowns. Simmons has been rolling and the Bears cornerbacks are going to have to keep an eye on him because he can turn short catches into 50 yard touchdowns.

Defensive end #56 Darius Stills – Darius is a 6’1, 292-pound nose/defensive tackle up front. The junior has 19 tackles, six tackles for loss, and three sacks. He has to be a major factor up front for the Mountaineers to stop the run game of the Bears.

Defensive end #55 Dante Still – Dante is a 6’3, 295-pound defensive end who has been a very good pass rusher this season. The sophomore has nine tackles for loss and five sacks on the year. 

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Game Day Thread: Baylor (7-0) vs. West Virginia (3-4)

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jdrs
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Ugh, not the start I was hoping for
Oldbear83
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No protection for Charlie by his right tackle.

none at all.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
DanaDane
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Hasty is so lost as a blocking back.
boognish_bear
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With so much build up I was expecting some early shock and awe on offense....

OL looks a little leaky to start the night
MommaBear
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Not liking our offense just yet tonight. Come on guys! Defense held them twice already, and the offense can't seem to get a 1st down. Ugh.
Dealpfffdeal
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Do some quick slants and quick outs.
OsoCoreyell
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Why do we start so slow?
FWBear91
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What is the deal on the punt? No contact?
Booray
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You must not watch must BU football. Hasty is a very hog blocker
DanaDane
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Offense sluggish. Charlie with no time. Ugly so far.
DanaDane
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Booray said:

You must not watch must BU football. Hasty is a very hog blocker
He single handedly didn't touch anyone when Charlie got hit. He's also the one who missed the block when Charlie almost got knocked out in the Ok State game. He's not afraid to hit, he's just clueless at blitz packages so he's searching in the air while guys run by him.
Oldbear83
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Charlie is being careful to avoid mistakes, but he's slow to make a throw or go decision. He's getting no protection from his line, and the whole team seems awkward like they don't know what play to run.

Talk it out on the sideline and be ready for when you get the ball again. Hope the defense says tough.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
DanaDane
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Man it is fun watching this D. Never thought I'd be saying that.
Branch155
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D has done its part. Offense needs to shake off the bye week funk. O line -- especially 52 -- needs to be reminded it's okay to block people.

I'd like to see us run it up the middle to soften up their D
hodedofome
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DanaDane said:

Man it is fun watching this D. Never thought I'd be saying that.


Unfortunately it's no fun watching our O in the first half this year.
boognish_bear
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DanaDane said:

Man it is fun watching this D. Never thought I'd be saying that.


I know... It's such a different viewing experience
MommaBear
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Time to make some magic happen. This is our 3rd possession. Let's go!
whitetrash
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In 2012 BU and WV averaged a touchdown every 3minutes and 3 seconds. Tonight they have combined for 1 first down in 9 1/2 minutes.
ImABearToo
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The script has flipped with this program. All about the defense.
“Life is short, eat desert first!”
DanaDane
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Am I watching the 2nd half of the Rice game?
Johnny Bear
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Good lord awful offense.
Branch155
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That 3rd down throw...
wuzzybear
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Yep, D is not the issue. We need our skill guys to get the ball ins space. Start is on the O line.
DST
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Maybe we'll have offensive consistency in the first half by the KU game.
Doc Holliday
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We need some quick passes to the edges.
hodedofome
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Offense is anemic, defense needs a turnover to jumpstart some momentum.
boognish_bear
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Welp....I don't think this is the B12 video game scoring match America was expecting tonight
Branch155
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Kendall is...not very good
GABear78
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Wake me up when someone scores...
jdrs
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I enjoy defense, but some offense would be nice too!
Bayloruniversity
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DST said:

Maybe we'll have offensive consistency in the first half by the KU game.


Don't sleep on the Jayhawks!
Branch155
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Thanks to punting, we are gradually losing field position
DanaDane
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If Kendall had stayed at OU and started (assuming Hurts never transferred), OU would be back where it was during the Trevor Knight era.
MommaBear
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Good thing WVU offense is making it easy for our defense tonight. Their QB and receivers are really bad.
ImABearToo
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Defense keeps us in it until fourth quarter when the offense shows up and gives the defense a much needed breather.
“Life is short, eat desert first!”
 
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