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Gameday Thread: Baylor (0-1) vs. UTSA (0-0)

September 9, 2017
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BAYLOR (0-1) vs. UTSA (0-0)

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BEARS LOOKING FOR FIRST WIN IN 2017

Baylor's 2017 season is only an 11-game season. Well, it should be now at least after the Bears dropped the season opener to a Liberty team who is in the middle of making a transition from FCS to FBS last Saturday at McLane Stadium.

The Bears were without six potential starters to begin the game against the Flames and then lost another one right before half when running back JaMycal Hasty went down with an injury that will sideline him for multiple weeks. Mo Porter did return to lineup to offset the number situation, but another returning contributor going down was not welcomed news.

With the return of four defensive backs to the rotation, Baylor hopes to end their struggles against the pass, move forward from the worst loss in the Big 12 so far this season, and get a victory over a solid UTSA team that presents many challenges of their own even for a fully healthy Power 5 program.

The Bears enter the game was more than two-touchdown favorites over the Roadrunners.


SIDENOTE STORYLINE

Baylor gets boost of depth in secondary

CB, Timarcus Davis (Freshman) - The true freshman is expected to contribute on special teams and in passing situations on defense as a third cornerback according to head coach Matt Rhule.

CB, Jameson Houston (Sophomore) - Houston was the starter throughout the spring and fall camp, but a head injury in practice the week prior to the season opener kept him out last week.

S, Davion Hall (Senior) - Hall could become a big part of the puzzle for Baylor's secondary, but he has had very limited time in action in the new scheme under Phil Snow.

S, Rajah Preciado (Sophomore) - If nothing more, Preciado will provide critical depth for the Bears who lacked it last week against Liberty. If more, Preciado could prove to be more reliable than other options.


MATT RHULE QUOTE OF THE WEEK

On expectations heading into the game after loss to Liberty...

"I expect to win every game I play, but at least now we know where we are. So, as we go out to play UTSA, I don’t want to play them on coverages and if we’re not good enough, we’re not good enough, but we can’t beat ourselves. We can’t have to call timeout because we have 12 guys on the field for a field goal. That’s coaching, and that’s going to get corrected. We gotta get the players to buy in to the things they can change, and then eventually, the lights will go on for everybody on defense. Offensively, we were explosive, but we weren’t efficient enough for me. But we were explosive. One guy, instead of running a slant and crossing a guy’s face, he quits on the play and they pick it off and run it back for a touchdown. I’m not calling the kid out, but I tell you to go across his face. And I think some of those kids are saying “okay coach I see why I have to do that.” Anu took some heat on some plays, but we had guys running the wrong routes on third down, thinking “I need to get to the sticks” instead of just running the route. So Anu is trying to adjust when they’re not where they’re supposed to be. So, all that panic that set in during the game, we just need to calm down and go play. They know how to play, so I think you’ll see a much better football team this week.”


PLAYERS TO WATCH

SicEm365
S, Davion Hall

The former WR was moved to defense last fall and has stayed on the defensive side of the ball under the new staff. He spent time with the first-team defense this week in practice and is expected to return from injury. In 2016, Hall collected 52 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, three pass breakups and one interception in 10 games.

Jim Black
RB, John Lovett

The true freshman was asked to carry the weight in week one after JaMycal Hasty went out with injury. The New Jersey native carried the ball 14 times for 89 yards and two TDs, including a score from 34 yards. He is one of three true freshmen expected to receive carries against UTSA.

Jim Black
TE, Ish Wainright

Another injury, another new starter. A former basketball player for Baylor, Wainright will receive his first-career start with the absence of senior TE Jordan Feuerbacher who will miss time with a hand injury. The TEs weren't utilized in the passing game last week, but that could change against UTSA.

Jim Black
OL, Mo Porter

returned from suspension in the second half against Liberty and showed why the staff has held him in high regard throughout the spring and fall. The challenege will increase greatly with a solid defensive unit from UTSA. If Porter plays well, Baylor's chances for victory improve greatly.

 

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*** Official Gameday Thread: Baylor vs. UTSA

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Joe to Bonner
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Sigh this hairshirt is getting uncomfortable.
merckywaters
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did they just say we have a player named John Lovitz?
#FreeCinque
JusHappy2BeHere
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REX said:

NFL coaching staff looks completely lost.
I'd give anything if FAU had Baylor this year
ROFLMAO

"When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it--always."

Mahatma Gandhi
Grizz Air
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With Rhule's time of possession offense, here are the first-half TOP stats:

UTSA: 29 minutes
Baylor: 1 minute
Doc Holliday
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What makes me most angry is Rhule's attitude.
whitetrash
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merckywaters said:

did they just say we have a player named John Lovitz?
Lovett
RealLarryDon
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Anu finishes 1st half 1-5 for 20 yards, 1-TD, 1 pick
BaylorProud77
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OU 3 Ohio St 3
cowboycwr
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BEAR RAMMAGE said:

BaylorBU17 said:

It's going to take us a while if ever to get back to the success we achieved with briles!
I highly doubt that will happen under Rhule.

The guy has abandoned every advantage that a CFB underdog could take. Public perception is terrible.


I agree. He has gone away from the offense that got us where we were and wants to run the ball to much from a pro set which doesn't work if you don't have an Alabama oline.

Attendance and ticket sales will plummet by the next home game and all year and recruiting will nosedive.
Jacques Strap
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Best chance to win a game this year is if a team just overlooks us and drops a bunch of punts, cause we'll be punting a lot.
Grizz Air
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RealLarryDon said:

Anu telegraphed his passes at Arizona and he's still doing it here.
I agree. I can tell where he is going to pass about 20 minutes in advance.

Maybe this is why:

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/telegraph-pass-trail-and-kiwanis-trail
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whitetrash said:

27 seconds left in the half--a couple of years ago we'd say there's a 50/50'chance we score.


Two years ago, even at times last year, I would have said it was closer to 60/40 we score.
Grizz Air
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Jacques Strap said:

Best chance to win a game this year is if a team just overlooks us and drops a bunch of punts, cause we'll be punting a lot.

But even with that, we still have to score a TD. How will we do that?
merckywaters
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whitetrash said:

merckywaters said:

did they just say we have a player named John Lovitz?
Lovett

k. thanks.
was thinking he could help teach the team to act like a power 5 team.
Master Thespian!
#FreeCinque
Grizz Air
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Grizz Air said:

Jacques Strap said:

Best chance to win a game this year is if a team just overlooks us and drops a bunch of punts, cause we'll be punting a lot.

But even with that, we still have to score a TD. How will we do that?
Or at least a field goal!
JusHappy2BeHere
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RealLarryDon said:

Anu finishes 1st half 1-5 for 20 yards, 1-TD, 1 pick
If you don't come out with Zach in the second half then Rhule has punted for this entire season and is fine with 0-12
"When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it--always."

Mahatma Gandhi
BaylorProud77
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a&m score 14 to 6 over Nichols
RealLarryDon
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Stidham 10-19 for 65 yards. Auburn trails 14-6 after 3 quarters.
merckywaters
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what kinda qbr is that?
#FreeCinque
BaylorProud77
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Rhule is not going to give Zach a chance. Zach says Bye
Jacques Strap
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While we have a break in the lack of action, anyone got any good recommendations from Amazon Video or Netflix?
2ndguesser
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Listening to our radio crew is pure torture. JJ keeps saying it is an even game.
GABear78
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What do we have to lose? Bring Zach out! At least it makes sense a sophomore would throw a pick, but a veteran qb? That is just bad.
gsgriffin
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We need the backups to go easy on us, too!
57Bear
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JusHappy2BeHere said:

RealLarryDon said:

Anu finishes 1st half 1-5 for 20 yards, 1-TD, 1 pick
If you don't come out with Zach in the second half then Rhule has punted for this entire season and is fine with 0-12
Not to worry! He has a 7 year contract.
RealLarryDon
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Did Gavin Holmes play in the 1st half?
DAC
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RealLarryDon said:

Stidham 10-19 for 65 yards. Auburn trails 14-6 after 3 quarters.

He's been running for his life this half
Oldbear83
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BEAR RAMMAGE said:

What makes me most angry is Rhule's attitude.

Like Grobe, Rhule is assured of paychecks. Unlike Grobe, Rhule promised us quality football.

So far, Rhule is a liar.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
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JusHappy2BeHere said:

RealLarryDon said:

Anu finishes 1st half 1-5 for 20 yards, 1-TD, 1 pick
If you don't come out with Zach in the second half then Rhule has punted for this entire season and is fine with 0-12
RealLarryDon
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DAC said:

RealLarryDon said:

Stidham 10-19 for 65 yards. Auburn trails 14-6 after 3 quarters.

He's been running for his life this half
Those guys are playing big boy football on both sides of the ball. The sizes of those guys amd the viciousness of the hits are incredible!
JusHappy2BeHere
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Jacques Strap said:

While we have a break in the lack of action, anyone got any good recommendations from Amazon Video or Netflix?
All 6 seasons of Scandal.... should get you through to Basketball Season
"When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it--always."

Mahatma Gandhi
oso de esqui
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I'm going to be able to get way better seats next year. Maybe for less money
Jacques Strap
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Zach will get his chance because Anu is gonna get hurt with that O line.
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oso de esqui said:

I'm going to be able to get way better seats next year. Maybe for less money
hell, I'm just going to walk in and get my ticket
57Bear
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OU 10 - Ohio St 10
 
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