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Gameday Thread: Baylor faces Oklahoma State in Big 12 Championship

December 3, 2021
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Baylor (10-2) and Oklahoma State (11-1) meet for a rematch of a regular season contest for the Big 12 Championship game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Saturday at 11 a.m. CT. The game will be aired live on ABC. 


Quote of the week...

Dave Aranda: “Every Sunday you got a brand new team. So you play on Saturday and so taking lessons learned, taking confidence gain, maybe doubt is crept in, maybe belief is strengthened, maybe questions are answered. And so I think to get to where you're going, you have to start where you are. And that is probably harder to do. Might be easy to say. So to start with what's real and the things that since that game that we have grown in, since that game the things that we've regressed in, and then how much of that has been due to that game. I think we've seen that  game plan a couple times over since that game. So there's been growth through adversity, there's been contested catches made, there's been the ability to run block on the perimeter with skill positions, there's been the ability on defense to get a four man rush effectively.”


Craig Smoak’s Players to Watch 

Oklahoma State — Quarterback Spencer Sanders

I almost went with return man Brennan Presley and special teams here as I think that’s an area that could shift the outcome. But I can’t exclude Sanders after his three-interception performance against the Bears back in early October. Fortunately for the Denton Ryan alum, his defense allowed a total of zero points off those turnovers in a 4-point win. In addition, Sanders’ running ability helped make up for his passing woes, as he totaled 76 yards on 12 carries, and helped illuminate the Bears’ woes in defending quarterbacks on the run. 

Baylor — Linebacker Terrel Bernard

One significant difference from the last meeting is Bernard’s availability for the Bears. His presence alone frees up others. Matt Jones filled in for an injured Bernard admirably in Stillwater as he and Dillon Doyle combined for 31 tackles and three tackles for loss. But, nothing compares to having a well-versed and multi-skilled star-like Bernard in action. I expect him to make life challenging for Spencer Sanders.


Pregame Show | Saturday 9:00 a.m. CT

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Gameday Thread: Baylor faces Oklahoma State in Big 12 Championship

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303Bear
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jdrs said:

I still don't understand how we won
Well, when there was no time left on the clock, we had more points than OSU.
Jacques Strap
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I was hoping for 6-6 this year. What a team and what a season! Big 12 champs!
CHP Bear
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ByU wins PC 12, Cincinnati Champs, OKSt & Bu top 10. We're Champs. Who needs Oklahmoma and Texas!
Louise Romano
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To not score a single point in the 2nd half and still win means the trophy should go in Ron Roberts office!
BusyTarpDuster2017
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MVP - Baylor's goal line defense.
canoso
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Our guys remembered who they were. Boys to men.
Quinton
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Defense was incredible. So unfair to put that kind of pressure on them. Defense bailed out everyone.
HoustonBear15
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Shaken: "Our defense played a hell of a game."

And they sure did.
boognish_bear
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My phone has been blowing up with texts from people congratulating Baylor… Love it!
canoso
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Quinton said:

Defense was incredible. So unfair to put that kind of pressure on them. Defense bailed out everyone.
But they didn't see it as unfair. They saw it as an opportunity and capitalized on it. This is a HUGE step forward for Baylor FB.
Big_Pumpin
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Defense was amazing. Hopefully that is what the committee will be impressed by. Not goose egg on offense.
BusyTarpDuster2017
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303Bear said:

jdrs said:

I still don't understand how we won
Well, when there was no time left on the clock, we had more points than OSU.
Channeling your Taurean Prince.
Jacques Strap
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Aranda reminds me of Tom Landry. Stoic on the sidelines
canoso
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And so much for Gundy as Big XII COY. Sweeeeeet!
Louise Romano
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Just in awe of how McVea, our only hope, came up huge. When they first broke it outside on the last play I thought OMG, but McVea just turned on the after burners and blew me away. May be the best hustle play in any sport I've ever seen!
IowaBear
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Mcvea play an amazing game! Love this for him
Big_Pumpin
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Dave Aranda is a cool cat. Terrible call on 4th. But a cool cat nonetheless
Branch155
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Louise Romano said:

Just in awe of how McVea, our only hope, came up huge. When they first broke it outside on the last play I thought OMG, but McVea just turned on the after burners and blew me away. May be the best hustle play in any sport I've ever seen!
Exact same reaction. When he first broke it outside, I thought, "Oh no". Happy to be wrong!
Doc Holliday
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I was waiting for Bowlsby to name Baylor co champs
Branch155
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Doc Holliday said:

I was waiting for Bowlsby to name Baylor co champs
Or withhold the trophy, pending the outcome of an investigation to be announced
jdrs
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303Bear said:

jdrs said:

I still don't understand how we won
Well, when there was no time left on the clock, we had more points than OSU.

Thank you for breaking it down for me. Now I get it.
Alf
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Cuddos, to Mcvae, his best game as a Bear and game saving tackle!
Oldbear83
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Doc Holliday said:

I was waiting for Bowlsby to name Baylor co champs
He really, really wanted to.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
Louise Romano
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I don't know the history of this Bowlsby guy. Does he hate Baylor or something? Where does this animosity come from?
Jacques Strap
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What a game, what a season, what a team!
mdanderson
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Good job Bears. Unbelievable
WestTexSand
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I'm just wonderin- where are all the negative chirpers from page 19 and all of their screaming indignities at this BU coaching staff?? What say you now?
Well?
Alf
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Doc Holliday said:

I was waiting for Bowlsby to name Baylor co champs

Heard a lot of boo birds when he was announced. Good job Baylor fans!
Oldbear83
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IowaBear said:

Mcvea play an amazing game! Love this for him
That whole defense came up huge today!
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
303Bear
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jdrs said:

303Bear said:

jdrs said:

I still don't understand how we won
Well, when there was no time left on the clock, we had more points than OSU.

Thank you for breaking it down for me. Now I get it.
Happy to help.
Oldbear83
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303Bear said:

jdrs said:

I still don't understand how we won
Well, when there was no time left on the clock, we had more points than OSU.
Next year the Big XII will change the rules to address that ...
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
Louise Romano
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I think we only had 50 yards of offense in the 2nd half !!!
303Bear
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Oldbear83 said:

303Bear said:

jdrs said:

I still don't understand how we won
Well, when there was no time left on the clock, we had more points than OSU.
Next year the Big XII will change the rules to address that ...
shhhhhh... dont give them ideas...
Oldbear83
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Louise Romano said:

That is what a championship game SHOULD look like to an impartial observer. This defense is actually unbelievable. Bent but NEVER broke!!!
Only thing broke is the hearts of Oklahoma State fans.
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Oldbear83
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CaliByWayOfKS said:

We won in the end, but Aranda doesn't deserve this win, Grimes doesn't deserve this win the entire offense doesn't deserve this win.

The only ****ing reason we won is because our defense is literally inhuman.
Nice try, but Baylor fans love our coaches. All of them, and we're keeping 'em.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
 
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