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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

162,216 Views | 912 Replies | Last: 7 yr ago by Assassin
Pale Rider
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No plan on offense. None. Pathetic.
Oldbear83
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Last week Anu could throw the ball and deep and trust Liberty's pass defense would let the receiver catch it.

UTSA plays much better defense, and neither Rhule nor Anu has done squat to adjust.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
MilliVanilli
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YoakDaddy said:

The Solomon experiment just isn't working. Time for Smith.
Def time to bench him for this game.
Grizz Air
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Will we even cover the spread against any opponent this year???!?!??
BaylorProud77
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BEAR RAMMAGE said:

We all died and went to hell guys.

I'm pretty sure.
No not quite hot enough yet. That comes next week
Bear8084
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YoakDaddy said:

The Solomon experiment just isn't working. Time for Smith.


Agreed.
merckywaters
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**** his deep ball is awful
#FreeCinque
Oldbear83
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YoakDaddy said:

The Solomon experiment just isn't working. Time for Smith.
That was true in the 1st quarter. Rhule must have a "no winning" clause in his contract.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
RealLarryDon
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All the penalties of the Art Briles era with none of the scoring.
Wikstr9
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And people actually thought Dabo was gonna come to Baylor. Please.
Buforlife
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put Zach in!
Grizz Air
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Oldbear83 said:

Last week Anu could throw the ball and deep and trust Liberty's pass defense would let the receiver catch it.

UTSA plays much better defense, and neither Rhule nor Anu has done squat to adjust.
I haven't seen Rhule really adjust to anything. At all. Ever. Period.

The Big 12 will absolutely eat our lunch.

Yes, even Kansas.
Doc Holliday
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RealLarryDon said:

All the penalties of the Art Briles era with none of the scoring.
and a worse defense.
GABear78
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And I thought KB threw games last year...
Grizz Air
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I am now full convinced we will go 0-12 this year.
BaylorProud77
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Grizz Air said:

Will we even cover the spread against any opponent this year???!?!??
Nope
BearlyBeloved
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So now the NCAA has a Tomato Bowl?

Where is it played and who is the sponsor? Heinz or Del Monte?
merckywaters
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Pale Rider said:

No plan on offense. None. Pathetic.

i think he gave up and is like "i'll do like briles and call deep ball plays. cant be that hard"
-quack quack
#FreeCinque
Doc Holliday
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This game is a reflection of how our BOR operate.
Grizz Air
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Wikstr9 said:

And people actually thought Dabo was gonna come to Baylor. Please.
Even Les Miles picked nothing over us...
txturtlegirl
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I'll bet Oregon is breathing a sigh of relief that Rhule didn't choose to take that job.
Oldbear83
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BaylorProud77 said:

BEAR RAMMAGE said:

We all died and went to hell guys.

I'm pretty sure.
No not quite hot enough yet. That comes next week
and the week after that against OU

then the week after that on the road against Kansas State

then two weeks later after that on the road against Oklahoma State

We won't sniff a win this season, and our 'moral victories' will be to lose by less than three scores.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
BearKamp
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Have a feeling the sunshine pumpers are about to wake up. We for sure wontcwin a single game this year.
Grizz Air
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How did Rhule even win a game at Temple? The competition seriously must've been soooo inferior.
Grizz Air
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BearKamp said:

Have a feeling the sunshine pumpers are about to wake up. We for sure wontcwin a single game this year.
I apologize profusely for ever being optimistic about this team.
GABear78
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Well our recruiting sales pitch goes back to "you'll get immediate playing time"
Michibear
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OsoVerde
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Why does our safety retreat thirty yards from the line of scrimmage? We are playing 10 on 11.
Oldbear83
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Grizz Air said:

How did Rhule even win a game at Temple? The competition seriously must've been soooo inferior.
Temple wanted to win. I'm more and more convinced the BOR really does want the program to wither and go away.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
Doc Holliday
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Administration: "Spread offense has been amazing for our football program, let's find a fast paced uptempo coach who can score at will!"

Mack Rhoades: "I have a better idea...let's lose!!!"
BaylorOkie
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Grizz Air said:

How did Rhule even win a game at Temple? The competition seriously must've been soooo inferior.
No worse than the last two weeks.
Buforlife
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Rhule and staff are bad at adjusting the game plan. My kids in the backyard do a better job
BearlyBeloved
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Wil E. Coyote came closer than us to stopping a RoadRunner.
Oldbear83
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Our defense still playing five yards off the receivers.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
Limited IQ Redneck in PU
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Some of you actually thought a competent coach could step in and pick up where CAB left off. When I said we were heading back to the wilderness DC assured me the old days were over. That amazes me. Remember all the griping about our defense? Some posters hailed the new DC. Now you cry about it. Real football is not like play station where you just call plays.
I have found theres only two ways to go:
Living fast or dying slow.
I dont want to live forever.
But I will live while I'm here.
 
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