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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Grizz Air
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Forest Bueller said:

Win or lose, Bears are terrible.
It's "win, lose or draw," according to Matt Rhule. Who the heck "draws" in football? It's not art class! Here's a tip, Matt:

"Draw" up some plays!!!!
ToiletDucky
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Wonder if Grobe is available?
Pale Rider
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This is totally back to the old days.

Done.
Oldbear83
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Grizz Air said:

And where the heck is Zach Smith?!??!????
Apparently, Coach Rhule has decided winning is not in his job description at Baylor
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
Forest Bueller
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PBRBear said:

looks like our 5th grade flag football defense
Guessing y'all haven't won yet.
By the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved.
Grizz Air
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We are officially the worst team in college football.

Just when I thought we couldn't go any lower after Liberty......
BaylorProud77
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BaylorBU17 said:

That was pathetic!
yep
Wikstr9
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I'm waiting to see the tomatoes being thrown on the field.
Doc Holliday
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I've decided to call this season the 'Throwback Season'.

whitetrash
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Solomon hits the DB between the numbers. Luckily they were on his back.
Grizz Air
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Their quarterback has a QBR of 197. That is unreal. We are making other teams and their players all look like Heisman winners when in reality we just plain suck.
BaylorProud77
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Pale Rider said:

This is totally back to the old days.

Done.
yep
Squatch Hunter
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1 for 7, well 2-7 if you count the INT
Grizz Air
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Matt Rule looks so lost.
merckywaters
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where is stats with a timely stat line?
#FreeCinque
Oldbear83
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I'm really getting curious about what Rhule does when other coaches would be preparing game plans.

Angry Birds?

Soduko?

Macrame?
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
Grizz Air
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Squatch Hunter said:

1 for 7, well 2-7 if you count the INT
Yes, let's please count the INT. We need all the help we can get. Heck, while we're at it, let's count the ground too.
Wikstr9
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Ripoff does understand you can change quarterbacks or are we saving Zach for conference play?
Grizz Air
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Oldbear83 said:

I'm really getting curious about what Rhule does when other coaches would be preparing game plans.

Angry Birds?

Soduko?

Macrame?
Ping pong. Duh!
BaylorProud77
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Oldbear83 said:

I'm really getting curious about what Rhule does when other coaches would be preparing game plans.

Angry Birds?

Soduko?

Macrame?
Apparently he likes basketball
merckywaters
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i'd love to know what is going through Platt's head
#FreeCinque
ToiletDucky
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Why are those idiots clapping?
Squatch Hunter
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Porter another false start
Doc Holliday
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We all died and went to hell guys.

I'm pretty sure.
4th and Inches
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Understand HUNH false starts... dont understand this offenses false starts
Pale Rider
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I don't even recognize this team.
Jacques Strap
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One bright spot... I finally made it to the 5th stage of grief about BU football.
MilliVanilli
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Catching seems to have become difficult for these receivers, many of them from before Rhule got here, bizarre.
REX
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Oldbear83 said:

I'm really getting curious about what Rhule does when other coaches would be preparing game plans.

Angry Birds?

Soduko?

Macrame?

Little Tykes basketball??
Grizz Air
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Zach Smith! Zach Smith! Zach Smith!

Solomon is like 1 for 10
oso de esqui
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What Matt Thule must be doing, ping pong
Wikstr9
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Bright side is I'll win money on this game tonight. I'm betting the farm next week against Duke.
merckywaters
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Oldbear83 said:

I'm really getting curious about what Rhule does when other coaches would be preparing game plans.

Angry Birds?

Soduko?

Macrame?

i dunno but his liver is gonna be pickled
#FreeCinque
YoakDaddy
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The Solomon experiment just isn't working. Time for Smith.
Two Minnies
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Pure Garbage.
 
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