ESPN evaluates first month of college MBB

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historian
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Baylor is barely mentioned but the Bug 12 as a whole gets praise:

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/39049307/surprises-disappointments-questions-one-month-mens-college-basketball-2023-24
ImABearToo
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Flying under the radar, that's how we like it.
“Life is short, eat desert first!”
historian
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I was thinking the same thinking. I'm perfectly fine with Baylor being a sleeper now. When we get into conference play with several ranked teams on our schedule & lots of road games we will have plenty of opportunities to shine. Unfortunately, we will likely drop some games as well.

Let's keep that winning streak going for a few more weeks!!
Married A Horn
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Months
historian
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I like that idea! I was trying to be practical.
EvilTroyAndAbed
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Most likely because we haven't played any top 25 opponents while all the other top teams have been battling each other. Auburn, Florida and Seton Hall are fine, but it's not what Kansas has done by any stretch. And now Michigan State and Duke have dipped, making next week interesting but not the same as if either was undefeated.
historian
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That's my biggest disappointment of the season so far. Obviously, it's unimportant because we have two big games coming up and plenty more in conference play. We might get lucky with Auburn & Michigan State becoming ranked again.
MommaBear
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As Kim Mulkey always said, It's not how you start the season. It's how you end it.

I have no problem flying under the radar for a few more weeks.
BUCANDOIT82
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Kind of hard to be under the radar when your ranked 6th.
jikespingleton
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Who in the top ten is under the radar?

historian
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Baylor is under the radar in the sense that we are not getting all the hype. Granted I don't watch all the sports shows, listen to all the podcasts, or read all the reports but when I do see something somewhere, all the talk is about Purdue, Kansas, UConn, Marquette, etc. One article on espn barely mentioned Baylor and only in the context of the Big 12.
TXBEAR_bf
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Norlander and Parrish of CBS give Baylor love when we are playing well and I think based on commentary really like Drew. Other than that it has been crickets, but Baylor is not a national brand. People know about Baylor of course, but we just don't generate a lot of eyeballs. Hell, last week when the K state game went long, their place was rocking and they finally got to our game 4-5 minutes in and it was a half filled arena…for a top 10 ten team and one of the last games at Ferrell. I am just not sure what really moves the needle to get better local support. There have been a number of posts on this so not worth regurgitating, but it is frustrating to not have better fan support after a NC and top 3 in the big 12 the last 5-6 years. I grew up in El Paso in the Miner hey days, and that place was rocking when the best hopes were a sweet 16 run. Maybe tiny arena will help but based on ticket prices and subsequent commentary I worry we will lose a lot of game day ticket buyers.
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historian
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I would go to every game in Waco if I could but there are various reasons why I cannot. Prices are not an issue now because baylor offered great deals for the last games at the Farrell. I'm glad I was able to attend the Seton Hall game. I have yet to attend a WBB game. I don't know if I'll be able to attend a conference game at Foster because I expect the prices will be prohibitive. Price is only one factor, though.

I'm sure every fan has their own reasons.
jikespingleton
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With so many new guys, I'm a bit surprised at how well we are playing. It's been a great start!
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