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GameDay Thread: Baylor travels to Texas Tech for first time since 2008

November 13, 2020
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Baylor (1-4) is back on the road again to face off against Texas Tech (2-5) on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. CT in a game that will be aired on FS1. 


Baylor vs. Texas Tech Primer

A year after a controversial ending to the 2019 contest between Baylor and Texas Tech in Waco, the Bears hit the road to Lubbock in what will be a game that could be the turning point for both programs in 2020. 

After a season opening victory over Kansas, the Bears have struggled to find consistency in the stretch of four-straight losses that followed. As for the Red Raiders, Matt Wells’ teams has seen it all: a very close call to Houston Baptist, an overtime loss to Texas after having a 15-point lead with 3:13 remaining in regulation and blow out losses to Iowa State, Oklahoma and TCU. Oh, and a random win over West Virginia right in the middle. 

But the paths to the current records have been quite different. While Baylor has worked through a scheme change on offense and defense under new head coach Dave Aranda while dealing with three game cancellations and postponements because of COVID, Tech has struggled under their second-year head who has tried to build on a 4-8 2019 season that was scalped by four losses by three points or less.

That included a double-overtime loss to the Bears where a fumble that was recovered by the Red Raiders in the first extra period was ruled an illegal snap. If both teams were in the position they had hoped this fall, that specific play would likely be getting much more attention leading up to kickoff.

The internal issues for both programs at this juncture in the season are more pressing, however. While Texas Tech plans to play two quarterbacks against the Bears tomorrow, Aranda’s defense will be dealing with the challenge of replacing their leading rusher and their best defender, Sqwirl Williams and Terrel Bernard, who were both lost for the season due to injury last Saturday against Iowa State. 

Needless to say, something has to give for the teams that have a combined record of 3-9. 

Baylor vs. Texas Tech Content
How Baylor can attack Tech’s defense
Texada, Barnes exemplify the consistency Baylor needs
Ride or Die: Why Charlie Brewer is Baylor’s guy for 2020
A statistical preview of Texas Tech
Trust the Podcast: Bears in Lubbock for first time since 2008

 

Baylor vs. Texas Tech Prediction

Written by Sam Bradshaw (S11)

Neither team is looking strong this year but both are probably 3-4 win teams in a “normal” year at this point.  Both teams have dynamic skill guys, inconsistency at QB, and line issues.   One team forces turnovers, doesn’t massively lose the field position battle, and shows more ability to impact the opposing offense.

Baylor wins one that’s close.

Baylor 34, Texas Tech 30

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GameDay Thread: Baylor travels to Texas Tech for first time since 2008

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Dia del DougO
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Snatching failure from the jaws of success.
"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool."
bunation
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bunation said:

Helmet to helmet


Nope
historian
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It looked to me that the all was over the plain before that big hit on Charlie.

Never mind. That last instant replay made it clear he was not.
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!”
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IowaBear
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Lol at the play calling. Middle school level stuff
Jorkel
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That was a big hit
bunation
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Terrible block nearly decapitated our qb
Jorkel
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historian said:

It looked to me that the all was over the plain before that big hit on Charlie.

Never mind. That last instant replay made it clear he was not.


You must be blind
Hob Howelll
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Score some freaking touchdowns.
Baylor University class of 2014
bunation
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Great hit, but didn't do one thing to change the outcome on the guy's home field..........
gobears20
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Timbear
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CB is only capable of staring down one receiver. He cannot make even a 2nd read. CB cannot decide to throw. He is the most limited QB in P5 football.
BearConvert
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Defense lookin' exceptionally salty this drive. Let's get a stop here!
BellCountyBear
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Why didn't that ******* tight end stay engaged with the block for CB? Not smart players.
coldhardtruth
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Timbear said:

CB is only capable of staring down one receiver. He cannot make even a 2nd read. CB cannot decide to throw. He is the most limited QB in P5 football.


I understand your frustration, but this is simply not true.
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DanaDane
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DB's get ready. Tech gonna air it out now that they have the wind with them.
bunation
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bunation said:

Great hit, but didn't do one thing to change the outcome on the guy's home field..........


...thought it's q4. Time to take my meds.
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coldhardtruth said:

Timbear said:

CB is only capable of staring down one receiver. He cannot make even a 2nd read. CB cannot decide to throw. He is the most limited QB in P5 football.


I understand your frustration, but this is simply not true.


Yah not true...the Tech QBs and the Kansas ones are more limited.
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BellCountyBear said:

Why didn't that ******* tight end stay engaged with the block for CB? Not smart players.

Yep...should have been an easy walk-in TD
DanaDane
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Good stop D!!!!!!!

Now, NO turnovers by the O. Please!
BearConvert
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Alright...let's get into field goal range!
DanaDane
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Where is Jones?

White and McWilliams don't have the initial burst needed for this level of football, at least yet.
SIC EM 94
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This offense is simply a mistake waiting to happen.
JXL
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Geez that didn't work
TenBears
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Serious question. How long are brewers parents going to let this go on?
historian
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Jorkel said:

historian said:

It looked to me that the all was over the plain before that big hit on Charlie.

Never mind. That last instant replay made it clear he was not.
You must be blind
No, it just happened very quickly and from the other angle he looked like he was at the line before he was hit.
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!”
Psalm 119:36
DanaDane
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Brewer can't throw 20 yards down the field WITH the wind. He's a sitting duck with us playing INTO the brisk wind. Tech's gonna have 11 all within 10 yards and closer.
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notbubbleboy said:

Serious question. How long are brewers parents going to let this go on?


Well considering he is a grown ass man, he can play as long as he wants or his body is able. Let him destroy his body if he wants...he owes it to Baylor they are paying for his education, housing, food......is the way some people think on here.
SIC EM 94
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Fedora is a joke...how do you not call plays that even have a chance for a 1st?
JXL
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SIC EM 94 said:

Fedora is a joke...how do you not call plays that even have a chance for a 1st?


Fedora should be on the next plane back to North Carolina.
DanaDane
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D is gonna have to hold on for the win. We've scored as many as we're gonna score.
canoso
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Anybody else still awake?
BUbackerinET
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I fear a bad ending here...
gobears20
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Vasher in his tenth year
Timbear
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CB is a 4 year starter. Why does he throw a 4 yard pass on 3 and 12. I'm convinced that our receivers are out there. Throw the the dang ball 12 yards, CB!
DanaDane
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gobears20 said:

Vasher in his tenth year
Vasher is definitely on the Chris Platt plan.
 
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