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Game Day Thread: Baylor (8-0) at TCU (4-4)

November 8, 2019
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The Baylor Bears (8-0) hit the road to Fort Worth to take on the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs (4-4) on Saturday morning at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Kickoff is set for 11:00 A.m. CT and will be aired live on FS1.


Baylor vs. Texas Christian University Articles

Title Author
TCU Prediction and Offensive Preview Sam Bradshaw
What CFP Chair Rob Mullens said about Baylor Grayson Grundhoefer
Matt Rhule teleconference recap Colt Barber
Positives after WVU J.J. Joe
Gary Patterson teleconference recap Colt Barber
The FRO: Injuries, recruiting and facilities  Staff
Limiting Jalen Reagor and TCU’s offense J.J. Joe
TCU’s 4-2-5 defense Sam Bradshaw
TCU statistical preview Sam Bradshaw
Weekly 1-on-1 interview with Matt Rhule David Smoak

DEPTH CHART | SCHEDULE | BIG 12 STANDINGS | COACHING STAFF


Matt Rhule Quote of the Week...

“Maturity, I mean, they like those games, I mean, I think in all these close games we’re pretty even with those teams. I like to learn from older coaches and I listened to Coach Patterson, he said something like, ‘we are just good enough to beat everybody and we are just good enough to lose to everybody.’ And if you’ve listened to what I say in the press conference at the beginning of the year I say I think we have a chance to beat everyone on our schedule and I think every team has a chance to beat us. I think we are a team that isn’t going to overwhelm you early. We are not there yet. I would like to get there, but we are not where we can just roll the balls out there and be up 28-0. We are going to have to show grit and fight and try to wear you down. We are going to keep it close, keep it close and then in the second half when the other team maybe gets tired, we are a pretty conditioned, pretty tough team and our offensive line now, most of our sacks were early, the first three drives were atrocious and then once we kind of kept staying with it, we can protect a little bit more, hold on a little bit more and then our guys get to the fourth quarter and that was our first fourth quarter shutout, which is a big thing we talk about but we haven’t really done it this year.


Baylor’s Key Players

Quarterback #12 Charlie Brewer — Of course the QB1 for the Bears is going to be one of the key players in a road matchup in the biggest rivalry matchup of the season for both teams.

Wide Receiver #5 Denzel Mims — His connection with Brewer is going to be key in this one. For large junks of the game he will be covered by and All Big 12 caliber corner in Jeff Gladney so the chances could be limited.

Defensive linemen #98 Chidi Ogbonnaya and #90 TJ Franklin — Obviously if Bravvion Roy doesn’t play then these two are even more important but I think they will play a critical role regardless. Both have played a ton and gained valuable experience but they will need to continue growing down the stretch with Roy and Gabe Hall both banged up. 

Safety #15 Christian Morgan — It’s time! Morgan has had a rough year so far filled with injuries and limited playing time. He is finally starting to get back on track and the loss of Chris Miller for this game will expand his role. He won’t get the start but I think you will see him rotating in and out more consistently.


Texas Christian University Key Players

Running backs #6 Darius Anderson and #33 Sewo Olonilua — As I mentioned above, the TCU rush offense is 3rd in the Big 12 averaging 220 yards per game. If they get that number they will be in good shape to win this game.

Wide receiver #1 Jalen Reagor — It doesn’t matter who plays quarterback because whoever it is will be searching for this guy. He has 32 receptions for 454 yards and four touchdowns. He also makes an impact in the punt return game where he is averaging 18.4 yards per return.

Defensive tackles #90 Ross Blacklock and #94 Corey Bethley — The two big fellas in the middle anchor a defense that is 3rd in the conference in rush yards allowed per game. They would be number one if they didn’t get gashed for 300 yards against Oklahoma State last weekend.

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Game Day Thread: Baylor (8-0) at TCU (4-4)

106,542 Views | 880 Replies | Last: 5 yr ago by CHP Bear
Jack Bauer
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Help me Obi-Wan Defense....you're my only hope!!!
Dman
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we havnt thrown ONE pass beyond the first down marker when we need one. All well short.

We have completely abandoned the middle of the field on any crossing routes etc.
BearlySober
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Just crappy play calling.

"Oh, it's 2nd and 11? Let's throw a 2 yard pass underneath. That will show them!"
BellCountyBear
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Can we please get a legitimate OC and OL coach?!
CaliByWayOfKS
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Their punter... 54 and 53 yard punts... Ours... 36
Self Made Bear
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Was going to cuss him, but I just realized I don't even know who our OC is.

And this is why.
vanillabryce
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At this point do you try to bring in Gerry and give them a different look?
BearKamp
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Offense is s***. This is hard to watch.
wuzzybear
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Self Made Bear said:

Yes, when you need 10, throw it 1 yard down the field!
Exactly. We have the guys to get open on a slant, They are playing strictly man coverage. So somebody should be able to come open. No plays over 17 yds. Unreal...
mdanderson
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At least pass the ball down the field past the first down marker. Try to get the first down.
vanillabryce
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Self Made Bear said:

Was going to cuss him, but I just realized I don't even know who our OC is.

And this is why.


We have two. Which I think is a problem
Jorkel
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Dman said:

we havnt thrown ONE pass beyond the first down marker when we need one. All well short.

We have completely abandoned the middle of the field on any crossing routes etc.


Maybe the defense has got the receivers locked down past the sticks and the only openings he has time to find are the underneath routes. Idk no though I'm trying to watch and bake a cake
DanaDane
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How many yards passing did SMU put on this D?
Self Made Bear
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Got a bad feeling TCU about to seal the deal here.
Alf
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BearKamp said:

Offense is s***. This is hard to watch.

We need new offensive coordinator.
It's obvious now.
BearConvert
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It was fun while it lasted
Johnny Bear
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Not surprised, but I am so sick of not being prepared to play TCU year in and year out. It's gotten so predictable.
vanillabryce
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Almost a huge play by Roy... shskshskaixhrbsozmdkxvsksldm
SIC EM 94
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No holding there?
Dman
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That's how this game goes
Doc Holliday
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Should have been holding.
BellCountyBear
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Who ever is able to score a TD will win this game.
DST
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****ing pathetic
CorsicanaBear
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Complimentary football means you play offense too.
Illigitimus non carborundum
BearKamp
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Refs have missed so many calls today it's really sad but we look totally out coached today. Sloppy.
Jorkel
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BellCountyBear said:

Who ever is able to score a TD will win this game.


Well not necessarily..if Baylor doesn't score another point ..TCU can win with 3 field goals
chukronos
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Big time!
vanillabryce
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TB is my favorite player. That did ****ing makes plays
Jack Bauer
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Even University of Arkansas- Pine Bluff scored 7 pts on TCU.
Doc Holliday
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Great tackle!
boognish_bear
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Bernard has stepped up so big
Jacques Strap
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Offense not gonna get many more chances so they need to start cashing in.
SIC EM 94
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Here we go Bears...let's go!!!
JXL
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Good hit on Duggan
JXL
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Only seven minutes left, better get something going
 
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