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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

162,359 Views | 912 Replies | Last: 7 yr ago by Assassin
Jacques Strap
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will we onside kick if we make the FG or kick it deep and play defense. I have no idea what we'll do.
merckywaters
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Jmo said we used 3:23 on that drive.
2 timeouts left.
Come on D.
Bear down boys!
#FreeCinque
scbear83
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Remember when we scored 50 points a game. That was fun.
BearlyBeloved
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4th and 1 inside the 5--and we KICK!?
DAC
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Augustus10 said:

Field goal from to 3 yrd line!?!?! Are you ****ing kidding me???

Wow
KajunKarlsdad
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He threw in the towel by kicking the fg
Oldbear83
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Branch155 said:

I can't believe we kicked a FG. Unreal
Winning is not a Baylor thing anymore
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
BaylorProud77
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BEAR RAMMAGE said:

Who kicks for field goal on 4 and 1 with 2:50 left in the game and you're down by 10?
Coach Rhule
Branch155
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Sturm just about crapped the bed
Grizz Air
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We just got beat by a walk-on QB from a non-P5 conference.
Yogi
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Well two games into the season and Matt Rhule seems to have lost all support here in the stadium.

Not sure which is worse: the boos or the silence.
"Smarter than the Average Bear."
BearlyBeloved
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Is there such a thing as a defensive Hail Mary?
Team America
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This Rhule hire feels eerily similar to when Kentucky basketball hired Billy Gillispie. Let's hope this experiment lasts about the same length and the next hire is more Calipariesque.
Wikstr9
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Do we break the century mark this year in total points. Can't see us scoring on OU, OSU, TCU or KSU.
Oldbear83
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BaylorProud77 said:

BEAR RAMMAGE said:

Who kicks for field goal on 4 and 1 with 2:50 left in the game and you're down by 10?
"Coach" Rhule
FIFY
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
KajunKarlsdad
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Meanwhile the Sooners are beating the Bucknuts 31-16 in Columbus
Doc Holliday
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Matt Rhule is the kind of guy who sits down to take a piss.
Branch155
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Time for a 10 yard out route
GABear78
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Did. Briles ever get boos?
BaylorProud77
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merckywaters said:

Guymo said we used 3:23 on that drive.
2 timeouts left.
Come on D.
Bear down boys!
Your so sweet mercky. it's ok, head for the bar
Grizz Air
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BaylorProud77 said:

BEAR RAMMAGE said:

Who kicks for field goal on 4 and 1 with 2:50 left in the game and you're down by 10?
Coach Rhule
And we were what? On the 3 or 4 yard line? He just gifted UTSA 4 points.
stillwaiting
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Kicking the Field Goal is part of our improved special teams.
Grizz Air
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Wikstr9 said:

Do we break the century mark this year in total points. Can't see us scoring on OU, OSU, TCU or KSU.
No
Oldbear83
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Team America said:

This Rhule hire feels eerily similar to when Kentucky basketball hired Billy Gillispie. Let's hope this experiment lasts about the same length and the next hire is more Calipariesque.
Kentucky conveyed a desire to win when they got Calipari. Baylor is more likely to hire a high school coach who couldn't win his division.
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
Wikstr9
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So true. And also wipes the drips off his little pecker.
merckywaters
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Yogi said:

Well two games into the season and Matt Rhule seems to have lost all support here in the stadium.

Not sure which is worse: the boos or the silence.

silence...cuz that means either they arent there or they dont care
#FreeCinque
The_barBEARian
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Team America said:

This Rhule hire feels eerily similar to when Kentucky basketball hired Billy Gillispie. Let's hope this experiment lasts about the same length and the next hire is more Calipariesque.


Arkansas State Coach Blake Anderson. Also, allows us to bring back Kaz.
Grizz Air
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Grizz Air said:

Wikstr9 said:

Do we break the century mark this year in total points. Can't see us scoring on OU, OSU, TCU or KSU.
No
But someone else may score that much on us in one game. OU and O$U have a decent chance at that.
whitetrash
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Wikstr9 said:

Do we break the century mark this year in total points. Can't see us scoring on OU, OSU, TCU or KSU.
Beall scored 87 in 10 games in 1969, 74 in 10 games in 1971 (27 of which were against TCU, and we still lost).
Branch155
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Well, here we go
BearlyBeloved
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Where is Teaff?
We need a Miracle on the Brazos.
Grizz Air
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Okay cool we have the ball back. Let's get a 3 and out. Or if we absolutely have to score, we can kick a field goal. #whateverittakestolose, Coach Rhule.
Oldbear83
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Grizz Air said:

Grizz Air said:

Wikstr9 said:

Do we break the century mark this year in total points. Can't see us scoring on OU, OSU, TCU or KSU.
No
But someone else may score that much on us in one game. OU and O$U have a decent chance at that.
Even Kansas and Iowa State showed they can score this year.

We're going to get smoked all year
That which does not kill me, will try again and get nastier
303Bear
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BearlyBeloved said:

Where is Teaff?
We need a Miracle on the Brazos.
To beat MIGHTY UT(sa)
Grizz Air
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BearlyBeloved said:

Where is Teaff?
We need a Miracle on the Brazos.
To beat UTSA. That is so sad.
 
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