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Gameday Thread: Baylor (5-5) faces TCU (4-6) on senior day

November 16, 2018
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BAYLOR (5-5) vs. TEXAS CHRISTIAN (4-6)

McLane Stadium| 11:00 a.m CT | FS1

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The Rivalry

This game has been one that hasn’t disappointed most years. Both of these schools have started marking this game down on the calendar and there is a lot of intensity leading up to it. Ever since the crazy game in 2011 things have become even mosre testy between the two programs. Patterson and Briles got after each other everytime they played it seemed like and both had success against the other. Now Coach Rhule is the coach of the Bears and he has been nothing but complimentary of Patterson. He keeps calling him good for the sport and an elite coach which is probably true and shows a lot of class. Patterson on the other hand continues to have a bad mind set about the matchup, taking low jabs whenever possible. His comments about Coach McGuire in his press conference show that he still has some bad blood toward the program. I am excited to see this rivalry continue and possibly grow under this new coaching staff.

Offense vs. Defense

This is not the vintage TCU defense that is in the top 25 in every category but they are still very solid. Ranking in the top 50 in pass defense, run defense, sacks, and 3rd-down defense are all very abover average numbers. They still have some playmakers that will give Baylor problems so it will be interesting to see if they come out ready to go. On the other side, Baylor has had no problem moving the football in most games now they just have to finish drives. If Baylor can score some points early they may be able to run away with this game. This should be a lot of fun to watch.


Quote of the Week

 “I haven’t been around long enough to have any, my interactions with Coach Patterson, he’s always been nothing but kind to me. He’s a person I look up to as a coach who’s done it for a long time, and done it the right way. I think we should all support each other, because when we support each other we support the game in our state. I’m only worried about us. I’m only worried about the seniors going out on Senior Day the right way. That’s always been a really big deal to me, that they walk off the field as winners. I want to make sure these guys who have really stood for Baylor, and they’ve also stood for me personally, I want them to walk off the field as winners. And the benefit of that is we would get a chance to play another game. I would love nothing more than to play another game with Ira [Lewis], Greg [Roberts], Pat [Lawrence], Blake [Blackmar], Josh [Malin] and Chris Platt and all those guys. I’d love nothing more than to play another game with those guys.” — Matt Rhule


Statistic of the Week

Baylor’s currently holds a 4-1 record through five games at McLane Stadium in the 2018 season. With a game against TCU on Saturday, the Bears have an opportunity to move to 5-1 at home, a record that would be the best home record for the Bears since 2014. 

From 2015 to 2017 Baylor went a combined 8-10 inside McLane Stadium, including a 4-8 mark in Big 12 play. Baylor is perfect at home in three Big 12 games this fall.

Over the course of four seasons from 2011 to 2014, Baylor posted a 24-1 mark at home including  three perfect seasons in 2011 (7-0), 2013 (6-0) and 2014 (6-0). The only loss during that stretch came at home against TCU in 2012. 

In the first years leading up to that stretch, Baylor’s combined home record was 15-17.


Players to Watch

Jim Black
Connor Galvin

The strentgh of TCU’s defense comes on the edge with their pass rushers. As a true freshman, Galvin will have one of his biggest tests of the season as the Bears will need to establish their run game and protect Charlie Brewer.

Jim Black
Charlie Brewer

Brewer possibly had the best performance of the season before his ejection against a good Iowa State defense, but he will need to be on top of his game against a sound Gary Patterson defense. 

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Ira Lewis

Lewis has been quiet for most of his senior season, but his ability require offenses to pay a lot attention to him on the defensive line. There isn’t a better way to go out of senior day, however, than having a productive game against TCU.

 

Discussion from...

Gameday Thread: Baylor (5-5) faces TCU (4-6) on senior day

84,845 Views | 488 Replies | Last: 6 yr ago by Elgolfdog
EatMoreSalmon
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Brewer is off now. No flow in this offense.

Ok, he makes me look bad. LOL!
possible12
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hodedofome said:

Wwbear said:

Crowd is dead


Can you blame them? This is a snooze fest. 9 points through the 3rd qtr.
It's a blackout....officially, I read somewhere.
GruntTuff
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No time to throw downfield......
DTBear
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Even our completions are ugly
BUBBFAN
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Problem. We can not block anyone.
Doc Holliday
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EatMoreSalmon said:

Brewer is off now. No flow in this offense.

Ok, he makes me look bad. LOL!
nah he didn't make you look bad, he just threw it 10 yards out of bounds.
"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." ~ John Adams
EatMoreSalmon
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Need to get Platt in space more often.
hodedofome
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EatMoreSalmon said:

Need to get Platt in space more often.


If Brewer had an accurate deep ball we could showcase his speed more.
EGOTbear
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done watching.

TV off
JXL
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That was some pathetic play calling
hodedofome
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Too early to say game over?

Sure feels like we're done.
DST
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This offense. Makes it so hard to be optimistic.
possible12
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Time for so trickery of our own. Or the "My Pillow".
Wwbear
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Crap play calling. What else was going to happen with Hurd back there.
CizzLark
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I really miss the days when we could score points.
EatMoreSalmon
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That can't help Brewer.
OsoCirujano
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Wow. Both teams had a 4th down about 40 yards from the end zone. We get sacked and they score a touch down.
Doc Holliday
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CizzLark said:

I really miss the days when we could score points.
and kick and call good plays and tackle and block...
"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." ~ John Adams
EatMoreSalmon
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Our D seems to never make a backup QB look bad.
SigTauBear
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Come on, Bears! Nut up and play ball!
Doc Holliday
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Wwbear said:

Crap play calling. What else was going to happen with Hurd back there.
Its like trying on size 32 pants when you're a size 40.

They keep trying to force it and see it through instead of strategizing.
"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." ~ John Adams
GruntTuff
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We give him no pressure. Let him be comfy.
Jacques Strap
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Not over yet but it would help if the Bears could play flag free football from here on
possible12
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hodedofome said:

Too early to say game over?

Sure feels like we're done.
Yes, too early. tcu can easily screw this up. Question might be does CMR go for 2 at the end?
SigTauBear
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We can blame the coaches for all this but at some point the players need to be held responsible. For stupid penalties. For missed blocks. For blown coverages. These boys need to get their crapola together and start balling.
whitetrash
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Hey! Let's run the play they scored on!

Did it work?
JXL
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They score on their reverse. We lose 9 on ours.
hodedofome
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Jacques Strap said:

Not over yet but it would help if the Bears could play flag free football from here on


Please tell us what the team has showed you today that makes you think we can score another point.
DST
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lmao WHY
OsoCirujano
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Good example of their all big 12 end sealing their edge
Wwbear
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Wow
JXL
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hodedofome said:

Jacques Strap said:

Not over yet but it would help if the Bears could play flag free football from here on


Please tell us what the team has showed you today that makes you think we can score another point.


Brewer does have some magic
EatMoreSalmon
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*&^%$$%^&&&%^%(*%$#$!!!!!!!
possible12
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EatMoreSalmon said:

Our D seems to never make a backup QB look bad.
Actually he's the back-up's back-up.
CizzLark
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Dropping 8 into coverage has led to nothing productive, yet we still keep doing it.
 
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