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Game Day Thread: Baylor (8-0) at TCU (4-4)

November 8, 2019
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The Baylor Bears (8-0) hit the road to Fort Worth to take on the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs (4-4) on Saturday morning at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Kickoff is set for 11:00 A.m. CT and will be aired live on FS1.


Baylor vs. Texas Christian University Articles

Title Author
TCU Prediction and Offensive Preview Sam Bradshaw
What CFP Chair Rob Mullens said about Baylor Grayson Grundhoefer
Matt Rhule teleconference recap Colt Barber
Positives after WVU J.J. Joe
Gary Patterson teleconference recap Colt Barber
The FRO: Injuries, recruiting and facilities  Staff
Limiting Jalen Reagor and TCU’s offense J.J. Joe
TCU’s 4-2-5 defense Sam Bradshaw
TCU statistical preview Sam Bradshaw
Weekly 1-on-1 interview with Matt Rhule David Smoak

DEPTH CHART | SCHEDULE | BIG 12 STANDINGS | COACHING STAFF


Matt Rhule Quote of the Week...

“Maturity, I mean, they like those games, I mean, I think in all these close games we’re pretty even with those teams. I like to learn from older coaches and I listened to Coach Patterson, he said something like, ‘we are just good enough to beat everybody and we are just good enough to lose to everybody.’ And if you’ve listened to what I say in the press conference at the beginning of the year I say I think we have a chance to beat everyone on our schedule and I think every team has a chance to beat us. I think we are a team that isn’t going to overwhelm you early. We are not there yet. I would like to get there, but we are not where we can just roll the balls out there and be up 28-0. We are going to have to show grit and fight and try to wear you down. We are going to keep it close, keep it close and then in the second half when the other team maybe gets tired, we are a pretty conditioned, pretty tough team and our offensive line now, most of our sacks were early, the first three drives were atrocious and then once we kind of kept staying with it, we can protect a little bit more, hold on a little bit more and then our guys get to the fourth quarter and that was our first fourth quarter shutout, which is a big thing we talk about but we haven’t really done it this year.


Baylor’s Key Players

Quarterback #12 Charlie Brewer — Of course the QB1 for the Bears is going to be one of the key players in a road matchup in the biggest rivalry matchup of the season for both teams.

Wide Receiver #5 Denzel Mims — His connection with Brewer is going to be key in this one. For large junks of the game he will be covered by and All Big 12 caliber corner in Jeff Gladney so the chances could be limited.

Defensive linemen #98 Chidi Ogbonnaya and #90 TJ Franklin — Obviously if Bravvion Roy doesn’t play then these two are even more important but I think they will play a critical role regardless. Both have played a ton and gained valuable experience but they will need to continue growing down the stretch with Roy and Gabe Hall both banged up. 

Safety #15 Christian Morgan — It’s time! Morgan has had a rough year so far filled with injuries and limited playing time. He is finally starting to get back on track and the loss of Chris Miller for this game will expand his role. He won’t get the start but I think you will see him rotating in and out more consistently.


Texas Christian University Key Players

Running backs #6 Darius Anderson and #33 Sewo Olonilua — As I mentioned above, the TCU rush offense is 3rd in the Big 12 averaging 220 yards per game. If they get that number they will be in good shape to win this game.

Wide receiver #1 Jalen Reagor — It doesn’t matter who plays quarterback because whoever it is will be searching for this guy. He has 32 receptions for 454 yards and four touchdowns. He also makes an impact in the punt return game where he is averaging 18.4 yards per return.

Defensive tackles #90 Ross Blacklock and #94 Corey Bethley — The two big fellas in the middle anchor a defense that is 3rd in the conference in rush yards allowed per game. They would be number one if they didn’t get gashed for 300 yards against Oklahoma State last weekend.

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Game Day Thread: Baylor (8-0) at TCU (4-4)

80,194 Views | 880 Replies | Last: 4 yr ago by CHP Bear
Jack Bauer
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TCu - please take this win on a silver platter.
LK4BU87
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Another game where we are unprepared to play. This game could get very ugly very quickly.
RedBear05
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Looking Just like the OSU game actually.
boognish_bear
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Just shot ourselves in the foot With our offense we can't afford mistakes like that
ImABearToo
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Those extremely dumb mistake we made last year are happening again. Rhule needs to light these guys up at halftime.
“Life is short, eat desert first!”
GABear78
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If we somehow win this game, we drop in the polls. This is not a good showing so far.
Grizz Air
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We have laid the biggest egg and found out that we are pretenders, not contenders.
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chukronos
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Bear8084 said:

Not looking like the 8-0 Bears at all.


Actually, looking like nearly every other game I've seen so far this season.
Big_Pumpin
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We could win this game by 30. This is still the worst 1st half I've ever seen
Branch155
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Given the way our offense has played, I'll gladly take 9-0 at this point
Saddle Up!
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Rhule quote at halftime last week vs WVU:

"Everyone's saying we're not playing well, but the defense played very well. We just need to build on that and keep playing hard."

I would love to hear, "Our offensive performance absolutely sucked the first half, and something had better change, from the coaches on down, or heads are going to roll!"
CutTheTVoff
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Lovin that Rhule offense. It's electrifying.
boognish_bear
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GABear78 said:

If we somehow win this game, we drop in the polls. This is not a good showing so far.


I don't think so....Patterson still gets lots of respect...if we squeak this one out I don't think it will be held against us
Grizz Air
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I know TCU's D is good, but our offense is a big wet turd.
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Doc Holliday
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Dammit CMR. You need to do something about this offense. Not a single offensive improvement all season.
Branch155
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Nice pressure on the QB on that play.
CHP Bear
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9 - zip. We're good. No TDS. I can live with that.
Johnny Bear
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With the way our O is playing, 9-0 feels more like 21-0.
Quinton
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Keep finding a new low for worst 1st half of the season. This one is now clearly #1. Terrible performance.
GABear78
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Hope our kicker is taking note
Branch155
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CHP Bear said:

9 - zip. We're good. No TDS. I can live with that.
Agree. We can do this. Offense needs either an exorcism or resurrection. Or both
PartyBear
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Me too! We are lucky to have kept them to 3 right before half.
DST
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TCU might already have enough to win this game, the way our offense is playing.
Mitch Henessey
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Have a feeling we're not gonna score more than 17 in this one. That's a lot of pressure to put on a defense to have to be nearly perfect in the second half.
SIC EM 94
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ImABearToo said:

Those extremely dumb mistake we made last year are happening again. Rhule needs to light these guys up at halftime.

Who is going to light Rhule up at half?
CaliByWayOfKS
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That would require replacing Thomas and Nixon... Rhule will never do that.

Branch155 said:

CHP Bear said:

9 - zip. We're good. No TDS. I can live with that.
Agree. We can do this. Offense needs either an exorcism or resurrection. Or both
Grizz Air
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Johnny Bear said:

With the way our O is playing, 9-0 feels more like 21-0.
If we can't score (I don't see any evidence we can), it doesn't even matter if it's 2-0.
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Jack Bauer
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"Pat, I'd like to buy some points...any points."
BearlySober
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Nothing that hasn't already been said, but just a terrible first half offensively. We will be curbstomped by OU if we can't put up any points. Our D has been great, but can't always bail out this inept offense.
BearKamp
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How incredibly bad a half. Top 12 that is embarrassing and scoreless to boot. Getting exposed today hope they can figure it out. Was afraid of this game today. Sad losing like this to TCU.
Jorkel
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CHP Bear said:

9 - zip. We're good. No TDS. I can live with that.


But we have scored ZERO
Alf
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Their kicker=automatic
Our kicker=spazomatic
boognish_bear
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First half report card:

Defense A
Offense F-
Special teams C (fake punt helped)

Gonna desperately need points on opening drive
Jack Bauer
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73 total yards.

22 rushing.
saucebob
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Well at least we won't have Game Day coming to Waco...
 
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