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Gameday Thread: Baylor (2-0) hits the road to face Kansas (1-1)

September 17, 2021
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Baylor (2-0) is set to begin Big 12 for the 2021 football season on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT against Kansas (1-1).


Quote of the week...

Dave Aranda: “I think simplicity, if I had to choose one. I think simple is sophisticated. I think sometimes things get complex because the level of understanding isn't there, and things aren't eliminated that are wasteful. There's not that clear vision of this is who we are, this is what we do, this is what we need.


Craig Smoak’s Players to Watch 

Kansas — Quarterback Jason Bean 

The transfer from UNT is a running threat, as he showed last week against Coastal Carolina with over 100 yards and 2 TD (43, 36 yds). On the flip side, Coastal Carolina also sacked Bean five times. The Bears can get to him, but they can't let him get loose, or it will spell trouble. Think Brady McBride and Texas State, but a worse outcome. Bean can be a little careless with the football, so turnover opportunities will likely be there for the taking. Passing-wise, accuracy is also an issue, and one of his highlight throws last week should have been an interception. But, the Mansfield native brings some electricity to this offense it desperately needs. 

Baylor — Running Back Abram Smith 

Smith has started the year off with a bang. I anticipate Trestan Ebner will continue lighting up the stat sheet, but Smith crossing the 100-yard mark for a third straight game would mean great things for Jeff Grimes' offense. I envision Smith slashing through the KU defense like a hot knife through butter. 


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Gameday Thread: Baylor (2-0) hits the road to face Kansas (1-1)

36,233 Views | 292 Replies | Last: 3 yr ago by boognish_bear
DanaDane
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Dang it. Ebner housed it and it's gonna get called back.
RedBear05
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Damn flag robbed Ebner
BaylorGrad09
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Unfortunate flag erases points.
JustWinBears
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Regardless of the flag, Ebner really is a beast. Need to get him some major NIL money soon.
RedBear05
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That would have likely been a back-breaker too! Would have been a 2 TD lead almost instantly.
JustWinBears
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RedBear05 said:

That would have likely been a back-breaker too! 2 TD lead almost instantly.

I Wouldn't put it out of the question to still get that 2TD lead in a few seconds lol.
historian
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Hate for the TD to be called back. This happened to the Aggies as well.
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!”
Psalm 119:36
DanaDane
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Abram Smith runs a lot like Shock Linwood.
jdrs
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Ref needs to get out of the way
Jacques Strap
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Damn we are running the ball well today
historian
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That's a big compliment.
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!”
Psalm 119:36
ImwithBU
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Kudos to whoever realized we were wasting Abram Smith on defense
Jacques Strap
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Jacques Strap said:

Damn we are running the ball well today
apologize for the jinx. Holding
Quinton
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Liked Grime's humble demeanor and open approach. Was a 180 from first attempt at OC and fits Aranda so much better. So hoped he would do well.

So far structure of the offense looks better than anything since 15 or 16. I know 19 hit big plays but the drives always seemed so labored. No I don't think they end up better than that team but the movements and execution look good
jdrs
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That would have been fun to see RJ throw a pass.
FWBear91
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O-line aiming to 3-peat as top o-line of the week.
jdrs
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Wow going for it on 4th down.
jdrs
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Nice throw and catch
DanaDane
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Well crud. Sneed coughed that up.
jdrs
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Well that was unfortunate
BaylorGrad09
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Hold on to the ball. Would have put this game away early, now keeping them on it.
Jacques Strap
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Bummer. We are way better so far and had them on their heels so turnovers like that hurt.
DanaDane
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We threw away the points from the Ebner return and we threw away what was looking to be points there. I guess that drive just wasn't meant to be.
JustWinBears
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Just a perfectly placed hit with the helmet on the ball. Nothing to feel too bad about. It's good to see some situations like this early to build some mental strength later in the season.
RedBear05
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Setback, but get back out there pissed off and then hit them in the mouth and take it back!
BaylorGrad09
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Dang, their turn for a setback, but didn't get a turnover ther.
DanaDane
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Ok, great response D!
Jack Bauer
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Western Michigan upsets Pitt 44-41!
Jacques Strap
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great defensive series there. The bad snap certainly helped!
BaylorGrad09
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Sneed got clocked.
jdrs
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Nice return
historian
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Feel sorry for the Kansas QB with that bad snap, but what a lucky break for us!

And another great return for #1.
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!”
Psalm 119:36
DanaDane
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Remember that period we went through a couple of years ago when we couldn't find ANYONE who could field a punt? Yeah, that's not the case with Ebner! Love watching him on returns.
Jack Bauer
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Lets' get that TD back.
RedBear05
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Damn Ebner! Lol love it!
 
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