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Game Day Thread: #7 Baylor (11-2) vs. #5 Georgia (11-2)

December 31, 2019
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The Baylor Bears (11-2) will face off with the Georgia Bulldogs (11-2) in the 2019 Allstate Sugar Bowl at the Superdome in New Orleans on Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 7:45 p.m. CT. 


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S11 Baylor vs. Georgia Stats Preview Sam Bradshaw
Attacking Georgia’s defense JJ Joe
Charlie Brewer cleared to play in Sugar Bowl Colt Barber
How Baylor can slow Georgia’s offense Sam Bradshaw
Sugar Bowl Game Video Preview Grayson Grundhoefer
Baylor’s job at keeping Matt Rhule in Waco Colt Barber
Dissecting Georgia’s defense Sam Bradshaw
Baylor wins if... JJ Joe
Georgia’s Advanced Analytics: Offense Colt Barber
Vegas line movement for Baylor vs. Georgia Colt Barber

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Matt Rhule Quote of the Week...

“I think when you start placing certain value on games than -- a lot of times that comes from us; it doesn't come from the kids. It comes from us as coaches. We were motivated to play against Stephen F. Austin. We were motivated in the last game of the year to play against Kansas. We were motivated in the Big 12 championship game. And at the end of the day, if our players aren't motivated to play in this game, what does it say about our program? What does it say about me? What does it say about them? We want to turn out tough, hard-working, competitive guys. And I'll say this about our players. If I went out there today and said, "Hey, we have to run ten wind sprints," there would be some grumbling. They're back there laughing at me again. But if I said I think, I think Kalon [Barnes] is faster than [Josh] Fleeks, our guys would line up and they would run against each other all day. We have competitive players. We're going to go out there and we're going right from here to practice. There's no going to the hotel. We're going right to practice. We're getting off the bus. We're putting full pads on and we're putting the ball down. We're saying one zone, one compete. That's just kind of who we are. We're a blue-collar, tough, competitive team. Our team will be beyond motivated. And we have to be because this is such a great team we're facing. I'm motivated. I have never really met Coach [Kirby] Smart, but I certainly respect him. So a chance to go against him as a head coach, I have to be at my best. And so I think our guys are highly, highly motivated.”


Baylor Key Players

Quarterback #12 Charlie Brewer – Brewer is cleared, the answer everyone was looking for after the Big 12 Championship Game. The Bears signal caller went through concussion protocol and was able to pass a week ago. The rest has been great for Brewer and he is the healthiest he could possibly be at this point in the season. On the season he is completing 65% of his passes for 2,950 yards and 20 touchdowns to go along with 337 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground. He comes into this Sugar Bowl matchup ready to face the best defense this team has seen over the course of the season. A win in this game would probably be a top five win in Baylor football history and his legacy would gain even more ground on the top quarterbacks in school history.

Wide receiver #5 Denzel Mims – The senior wide receiver still has a bad taste in his mouth after the Big 12 Championship game in which he had zero catches. There is no way that he will want to go out with two straight poor performances so there will most likely be a steady amount of targets going his way. The more the season has progressed the more it has been apparent that Mims is really a major part if not the most important part of the engine that moves the offense. This is a big game for him as he matches up against two NFL level type cornerbacks so there is a chance to improve his draft stock. On the year he has 61 receptions for 945 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Defensive end #93 James Lynch – NFL draft questions abound for Coach Rhule but also for the best player on this football team which is James Lynch. The unanimous All American has been a steady force on this defense for the past three seasons but this year  he has become even more impactful. As the leader in sacks in the Big 12 he will have to play a major role in this football game since Georgia has only given up 12 sacks this season. But with three starters on the offensive line out for Georgia including a top 5 pick, there will be plenty of opportunities for Lynch to be a major problem for the Bulldogs. There is a major opportunity for Lynch to raise his draft stock even more before making his decision.

Defensive tackle #99 Bravvion Roy – Another star defensive lineman who has taken his game to another level this season. Roy has been a staple along the defensive front this season as he had completely plugged up running lanes while also getting after the quarterback in the new three-man front. Roy should be dominate against a banged up Georgia front and he can prove to NFL scouts what he could do at the next level. I have not seen a player take a bigger jump in a single season than Roy has this year, it has been remarkable.

Safety #3 Chris Miller – One of the stud safeties for the Bears defense will play a big role in his last game as a Baylor player. This Georgia team is going to try to run the ball downhill at Baylor all night well Miller can play a big role in putting a stop to that. Miller is ferocious tackler but outside of the targeting penalties he has played much more consistently under control. Look for him to rack up double digit tackles in his last games of his Baylor career.


Georgia Key Players

Quarterback #11 Jake Fromm – The Bulldogs quarterback has had a mediocre season compared to the expectations. Largely because the receivers have been mediocre but he also has not been sharp at times. On the year he has completed 60% of his passes for 2,610 yards and 22 touchdowns with only five interceptions. He has only been sacked 12 times so time has not been an issue for him but if Baylor can get after him they could make his efficient drop even more this would require stopping the run and forcing Fromm into obvious passing situations. If he plays well Baylor will be in some trouble.

Wide receiver #1 George Pickens – The true freshman has become the lead receiver for this Georgia team ever since Lawrence Cager went down due to injury. Cager is the star of this receiving core but has not been healthy so Pickens is the guy. He is a big body who can flat out run and jump so in the red zone he is a nightmare.

Running back #7 D’Andre Swift – Will he play or not? the star running back will be a hot name on NFL draft boards and has carried this offense at times. On the year he has 195 carries for 1,216 yards and seven touchdowns. He is the difference maker for the offense and an elite every down running back who can wear down a defense or run away from it. Baylor will need to do a better job this year than they did on Vanderbilt’s Keshawn Vaughn in the Texas Bowl.

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Game Day Thread: #7 Baylor (11-2) vs. #5 Georgia (11-2)

109,521 Views | 910 Replies | Last: 4 yr ago by CHP Bear
Branch155
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3 and out!!!
rudylaw
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Rhule just spit on himself.
Aliceinbubbleland
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Finally. From the crowd shots it looks like we have a normal fan base, at last.
Jorkel
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GruntTuff said:

Would you be happy with $7 mm a year for the next 20 years???

I think I would.


I'd be happy with 100,000 a year to be honest.
KIA
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Good adjustment on coverage on Pickens.
jdrs
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Defense wants a win!
ImABearToo
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Offense starting to click. It's not over yet. I've seen this movie before.
“Life is short, eat desert first!”
Branch155
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KIA said:

Good adjustment on coverage on Pickens.
Yes. Took too long, but I'll take it
boognish_bear
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I know we've had some posts in this thread about missing the old offense

On the other end....damn I love our new defense. We got them in 3rd and 17 there and I knew we would not let them covert.

With the old defense we constantly gave up 3rd and longs... So defeating
Buforlife
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I now see why rhule wears a smock
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Aliceinbubbleland
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Someone posted about four pages ago that this team never gives up. I salute your.
ImABearToo
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Ebner having a good night. Feed him the ball. Hasty needs to watch from the sideline.
“Life is short, eat desert first!”
Chuckroast
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CTbruin said:

wuzzybear said:

rudylaw said:

UGA did something crazy and revolutionary... They didn't wait until halftime to adjust. Insane I know.
This. Plus, Brewer cannot even throw on target when he DOES have time. This is pretty pathetic and not what I expected at all. No answer for Pickens and Fromm is on target. His passes are crisp, sharp and on the money,. I am relatively shocked at how well they have run the ball. And, we really look lackluster and unfocused. They would never admit it, but UGA looks like the more aggressive team...sad to say!



Throw rocks at Brewer if you want, but no receivers are open.
Brewer is not the issue. He's running for his life. Georgia's D is far and away the best we have played and one of the best in the country.
PartyBear
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GruntTuff said:

Would you be happy with $7 mm a year for the next 20 years???

I think I would.


His looking results in nothing but recruiting ammo against us. I'm convinced based in the numbers he will not get an offer that will work for him $$ wise.

All the other HCs in his salary range are happy and stable about where they are. Rhule needs to decide to do the same.
Pecos 45
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Maybe we can get a call on this review.
We've been screwed on two others.
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rudylaw
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That's a first.
Team America
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Keith completely whiffed on the block on that 2nd down play.
Branch155
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That should be a first down. Should being the operative word
gobears20
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Staff
That has to be a first
Great Baylor Merchandise -> https://bit.ly/2M8DuHk
JXL
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Yes let's review that and give us the first down.

Edit: that's clearly a first down based on the still shots.
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Buforlife said:

I now see why rhule wears a smock
If he wins this game, that loogie-stained smock will sell for some bucks on ebay.
DST
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ImABearToo said:

Ebner having a good night. Feed him the ball. Hasty needs to watch from the sideline.
Did you seriously just blame Hasty for getting tackled in the backfield on a play where a guy came through unblocked?
KIA
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Can we get one call in our favor?
BearlySober
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First down.
Doc Holliday
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Worst spot ever.

This should be an easy call for first down.
boognish_bear
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Aliceinbubbleland said:

Someone posted about four pages ago that this team never gives up. I salute your.


Someone else said it looks like our players didn't care... Not seeng that
Branch155
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How about that?
Branch155
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Our OC has to know that UGA is blitzing like crazy. Adjust to it
KIA
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Branch155 said:

Our OC has to know that UGA is blitzing like crazy. Adjust to it
He did he called a screen pass. And lots of swings to Ebner to avoid the blitz. I think they are trying to adjust.
Pecos 45
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Has anyone called the Georgia fans a bunch of crackers yet?
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BareBear
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Looks like one of those 'I'm tired' injuries.
boognish_bear
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Branch155 said:

Our OC has to know that UGA is blitzing like crazy. Adjust to it


The screen we through to Ebner earlier was a great counter to their aggressive blitz
BearlySober
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Branch155 said:

Our OC has to know that UGA is blitzing like crazy. Adjust to it
Adjustments? Stop your crazy talk!
Branch155
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KIA said:

Branch155 said:

Our OC has to know that UGA is blitzing like crazy. Adjust to it
He did he called a screen pass. And lots of swings to Ebner to avoid the blitz. I think they are trying to adjust.
They are still dropping Charlie straight back. They need to move the pocket
CutTheTVoff
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Brewer is constantly running for his life
 
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