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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).

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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)

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Jacques Strap
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4:46p, 9/18/21
I like Ryan Leaf's commentary
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In reply to coldhardtruth • 4:47p, 9/18/21
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tommie said:
coldhardtruth said:
RMF5630 said:
coldhardtruth said:
I remember now why I tend to avoid the game feeds. So many people who instantly want to **** on this team because we aren't beating Kansas 800-0 at half.

In the words of Aaron Rodgers: "R-E-L-A-X".


800-0?? How about covering the spread?

So we are down to quoting a 38 year old QB considering retiring to host Jeopardy that crapped the bed last week?


In the words of Aaron Rodgers: "R-E-L-A-X".

What do Frankie say?


Don't do it

That's A Jam
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In reply to Jacques Strap • 4:48p, 9/18/21
Jacques Strap said:
I like Ryan Leaf's commentary


He is growing on me as well. Glad he was able to work through his demons and find a stable place in life.
You best remember me my friend
I am the cold hard truth
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4:48p, 9/18/21
When the run game is clicking the team will be difficult to stop off the play action.
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4:49p, 9/18/21
I'm still stunned at how good of a job Mateos has done. There are a couple of guys (who I won't name) on the offensive line that look absolutely awful last year even against Kansas and other weak teams under the prior coaching. Those same two have looked quite good this year against similar competition. Coaching and scheme make a difference.
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In reply to Jack Bauer • 4:50p, 9/18/21
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BUGWBBear said:
Struggling agains Kansas…gonna be a long rebuild 4 win year.


This has already aged badly within 10 mins
I think he is still pissed about the Ocean of Soul band outperforming the Golden Wave last week in Waco.
"So often times it happens that we live our lives in chains And we never even know we have the key"
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4:50p, 9/18/21
Fumbles are frustrating
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4:50p, 9/18/21
Turnover bug biting today. Bummer because we had that defense on the ropes.
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4:50p, 9/18/21
Man…need some serious fumble punishments in practice this week
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4:52p, 9/18/21
Um…ball was underneath the BU lineman on the ground and KU DB reached in and took ball. Play was dead before he did.
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4:52p, 9/18/21
Lost another score there. Was rolling to another td. Was starting to break them down before the fumble
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In reply to DanaDane • 4:53p, 9/18/21
I'm afraid we have a breakout year like 2019 and teams come a calling for Mateos and Grimes.

I'll take that problem.
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4:53p, 9/18/21
Doesn't the ball have to cross the line of scrimmage for it not to be grounding?
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4:54p, 9/18/21
"Get up off of that thing, and dance."
James Brown
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4:55p, 9/18/21
Kansas one of 14 teams without a turnover this year.
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4:55p, 9/18/21
Big 4th down here. Except for one drive defense doing a good job getting off the field today.
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In reply to Thee University • 4:55p, 9/18/21
Thee University said:
Jack Bauer said:
BUGWBBear said:
Struggling agains Kansas…gonna be a long rebuild 4 win year.


This has already aged badly within 10 mins
I think he is still pissed about the Ocean of Soul band outperforming the Golden Wave last week in Waco.
The Ocean of Soul band is hard for ANYONE to outperform.
Saw them at a Cowboys game back in the 70s at the old Texas Stadium.
They blew the doors off.
Crowd never knew what hit them.
They had never seen anything like that.
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In reply to Stefano DiMera • 4:56p, 9/18/21
Stefano DiMera said:
I'm afraid we have a breakout year like 2019 and teams come a calling for Mateos and Grimes.

I'll take that problem.


We have a ways to go before we need to start worrying about losing coaches.
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In reply to FLBear5630 • 4:57p, 9/18/21
Thanks!..I wasn't aware there were more games to play this year!
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4:58p, 9/18/21
Shock Linwood. I'm telling ya.
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4:58p, 9/18/21
I feel like watching the Texans during the Shanahan years on offense. That's a good thing
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4:59p, 9/18/21
All in all a great 3rd quarter. Turnover was a bleminsh but the team is playing very well again today.
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In reply to Stefano DiMera • 4:59p, 9/18/21
Stefano DiMera said:
Thanks!..I wasn't aware there were more games to play this year!


Anytime, its easy to get caught up in the moment.
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In reply to BearTruth13 • 5:00p, 9/18/21
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Man…need some serious fumble punishments in practice this week


Some multiple runs through the ball-breaker machine.
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In reply to whitetrash • 5:01p, 9/18/21
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Um…ball was underneath the BU lineman on the ground and KU DB reached in and took ball. Play was dead before he did.


I thought the same. Flat out stolen.
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5:01p, 9/18/21
Leaf is doing a really nice job. His football knowledge is being well communicated.
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5:04p, 9/18/21
The Kansas stands look worse than even the leanest years at the Case
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5:05p, 9/18/21
Nice
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5:06p, 9/18/21
GB for the TD!!
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!”
Psalm 119:36
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5:07p, 9/18/21
These offensive coaches are looking great so far. Level of comp. is going to increase but I love their coaching and play calling results so far. Team looks better each week.
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5:08p, 9/18/21
If the new world of conference realignment is truly about football, KU should never have an offer from any conference no matter how good the basketball program is. The s uckiness of the football program for the past decade is so bad, the basketball program shouldn't be able to make up for it.
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In reply to coldhardtruth • 5:08p, 9/18/21
coldhardtruth said:
Jacques Strap said:
I like Ryan Leaf's commentary


He is growing on me as well. Glad he was able to work through his demons and find a stable place in life.
He is quite good, and the self-deprecating humor makes him more endearing
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5:09p, 9/18/21
So what is the score?
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In reply to Jacques Strap • 5:10p, 9/18/21
Jacques Strap said:
I like Ryan Leaf's commentary

Really pleased
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5:11p, 9/18/21
Ku throws in the towel
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