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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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Baylor’s job at keeping Matt Rhule in Waco Colt Barber
Dissecting Georgia’s defense Sam Bradshaw
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Georgia’s Advanced Analytics: Offense 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)

144,640 Views | 910 Replies | Last: 4 yr ago by CHP Bear
Stranger
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PestOso said:

Out coaching 101 here

But will it play on Broadway?
Ichabod Crane
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That's game. Very good season overall. Team is not quite ready to go up against playoff caliber teams, but I think we can take the next step if offensive play-calling / quarterback play improves next season. That may take a change at the quarterback position. I know Matt rhule preaches competition in practice and I hope that is true of the quarterback position in the offseason. Brewer brings some good things to the table but it seems like the coaches want him to be more of a pocket passer, which he really isn't. He looked his best last year in the Vanderbilt game when he was allowed to scramble for a hundred and twenty yards.
PartyBear
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Nixon doesn't have the capacity to scheme our way out of a 21 pt deficit.
Ajax BU
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welp
BearTruth13
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TrustTheProcess said:

Stop with the second string crap. Georgia has been rotating in 22 players all year on defense.

It's disrespectful to our own players. Big 10 officials have been awful. Lots of holding.


Most of their players out are on offense. Sorry that our players are playing like doodoo and our coach has his head elsewhere.
Jack Bauer
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This is a UGA highlight show
BareBear
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DanaDane said:

TrustTheProcess said:

Stop with the second string crap. Georgia has been rotating in 22 players all year on defense.

It's disrespectful to our own players. Big 10 officials have been awful. Lots of holding.
Georgia also has 5 5 star players and 5 4 stars on its 2nd team D. One 3 star.
Georgia's 2nd string could start for most other teams. Great depth.
Branch155
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It's beginning to look a lot like LSU-OU
CutTheTVoff
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Good thing about watching from home.....you can cut the TV off
Yeek
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Once again Baylor nation shows up and out for a major bowl game and we're gonna get railroaded
LK4BU87
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Not ready for Primetime football. Rough half.
Aliceinbubbleland
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Ichabod Crane said:

That's game. Very good season overall. Team is not quite ready to go up against playoff caliber teams, but I think we can take the next step if offensive play-calling / quarterback play improves next season. That may take a change at the quarterback position. I know Matt rhule preaches competition in practice and I hope that is true of the quarterback position in the offseason. Brewer brings some good things to the table but it seems like the coaches want him to be more of a pocket passer, which he really isn't. He looked his best last year in the Vanderbilt game when he was allowed to scramble for a hundred and twenty yards.
Here is the problem with our fan base. We can't distinquish between a Vandy and a depleted UGA.
PartyBear
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Ichabod Crane said:

That's game. Very good season overall. Team is not quite ready to go up against playoff caliber teams, but I think we can take the next step if offensive play-calling / quarterback play improves next season. That may take a change at the quarterback position. I know Matt rhule preaches competition in practice and I hope that is true of the quarterback position in the offseason. Brewer brings some good things to the table but it seems like the coaches want him to be more of a pocket passer, which he really isn't. He looked his best last year in the Vanderbilt game when he was allowed to scramble for a hundred and twenty yards.


We might be ready if there wasn't job searching
Jack Bauer
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They're not even going to review that?
rudylaw
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It'll be awesome when Zeno leads us to a few scores when it's too late once again.
Team America
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Have we gotten within 5 yards of Fromm?
JXL
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Did they even look at that before confirming the TD?
BareBear
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Jack Bauer said:

They're not even going to review that?
S-E-C, S-E-C
BluesBear
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Zeno needs to come in. We need to take a couple of take hits to Fromm. Shake him up a bit.
DanaDane
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Big 12 champion gonna have a hard time getting any higher than 10th next year in the CFP rankings after the way the conference has performed. Jesting, of course. But guarantee you it will be an opportunity of excuse if needed.
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BearTruth13 said:

JXL said:

BearTruth13 said:

GABear78 said:

Try and keep this game in perspective. No one expected us to be here. We are playing a team that was ranked 1 in the nation at one point in the season and is playing back to back sugar bowls. I'm not giving up yet but reality is we may not be at this level yet. We will be.


Shut up. This team we are playing has 16 players out. They are significantly worse than they have been all year. This is an embarrassment.


Yes, the announcers have reminded us of Georgia's missing players 358 times already.


Sorry. Truth hurts. We are proving to be the posers everyone thought we were.


Careful. Honesty like that has gotten other users banned.
Self Made Bear
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They seriously went for 2? Like we are going to score 21 points LOL
GABear78
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I made no explanation as to why we are sucking. We are sucking!! We are not ready for this level of football. Big 12 hasn't won a bowl game. We are good in a weak conference. Why do you expect us to play as if we are something more. Be realistic
GruntTuff
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Time for Rhule to put up or shut up. If he wants to recruit 4 and 5 star players to Baylor, those guys need to know they will play for him, or they will play for a historically powerful team. Baylor is NOT that.

He needs to say, NO, I am going to be your coach as long as you are here. Not, "this going to happen every year". In essence, you have no idea who your coach will be.

He's a wonderful coach. If he wants to coach in the NFL, good for him. Go for it, dog.

I will pat him on the back, and say thanks.

All you young Baylor fans, get over it. We are not a
historically great program.

If you're wondering why we are 10th of 10 recruiting in tbe Big 12, it's simple. Other schools tell recruits you WiLL NOT play for Matt Rhule. He will be an NFL coach. Come here and play for ME. I will be here.

Tell me how I am wrong.
Jack Bauer
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Most uninspired bowl appearances

OU
Utah
Baylor on deck
Stranger
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PartyBear said:

Ichabod Crane said:

That's game. Very good season overall. Team is not quite ready to go up against playoff caliber teams, but I think we can take the next step if offensive play-calling / quarterback play improves next season. That may take a change at the quarterback position. I know Matt rhule preaches competition in practice and I hope that is true of the quarterback position in the offseason. Brewer brings some good things to the table but it seems like the coaches want him to be more of a pocket passer, which he really isn't. He looked his best last year in the Vanderbilt game when he was allowed to scramble for a hundred and twenty yards.


We might be ready if there wasn't job searching

Ya think?
Ichabod Crane
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Aliceinbubbleland said:

Ichabod Crane said:

That's game. Very good season overall. Team is not quite ready to go up against playoff caliber teams, but I think we can take the next step if offensive play-calling / quarterback play improves next season. That may take a change at the quarterback position. I know Matt rhule preaches competition in practice and I hope that is true of the quarterback position in the offseason. Brewer brings some good things to the table but it seems like the coaches want him to be more of a pocket passer, which he really isn't. He looked his best last year in the Vanderbilt game when he was allowed to scramble for a hundred and twenty yards.
Here is the problem with our fan base. We can't distinquish between a Vandy and a depleted UGA.


They are clearly holding him back. What happened to the designed runs? I know the difference between Vanderbilt and Georgia you camel's ass
BluesBear
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UT won. Sorry. That hurt typing that out.
DST
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Yeek said:

Once again Baylor nation shows up and out for a major bowl game and we're gonna get railroaded
That good old Baylor egg.
Jorkel
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GABear78 said:

I made no explanation as to why we are sucking. We are sucking!! We are not ready for this level of football. Big 12 hasn't won a bowl game. We are good in a weak conference. Why do you expect us to play as if we are something more. Be realistic


Texas won
Branch155
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GABear78 said:

I made no explanation as to why we are sucking. We are sucking!! We are not ready for this level of football. Big 12 hasn't won a bowl game. We are good in a weak conference. Why do you expect us to play as if we are something more. Be realistic
Guess you missed the cows whipping the Utes
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Rhule should clarify with the Refs on that last missed PI call by them. Tell them, just want to make sure that kind of stuff won't get called if Baylor does it too, cuz we're gonna tell our Defense to do that for the whole second half now. Just checking!

These refs are SOOOOOO SECSECSEC, it's unreal.
boognish_bear
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The way we lost the Cotton Bowl suuuuuuucked....but at least we were in that game all the way to the end.

There hasn't been a fun moment in this game.

Stranger
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GruntTuff said:

Time for Rhule to put up or shut up. If he wants to recruit 4 and 5 star players to Baylor, those guys need to know they will play for him. He needs to say, NO, I am going to be your coach as long as you are here. Not, this is going to happen every year. In essence, you have no idea who your coach will be.

He's a wonderful coach. If he wants to coach in the NFL, good for him. Go for it, dog.

I will pat him on the back, and say thanks.

All you young Baylor fans, get over it. We are not a
historically great program.

If you're wondering why we are 10th of 10 recruiting in tbe Big 12, it's simple. Other schools tell recruits you WiLL NOT play for Matt Rhule. He will be an NFL coach. Come here and play for ME. I will be here.

Tell me how I am wrong.


You ain't wrong there, neighbor
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Jack Bauer said:

Most uninspired bowl appearances

OU
Utah
Baylor on deck
Everybody: OU and Utah's bowl blowouts prove they were the most overrated teams.
Baylor: Hold my Dr. Pepper.
 
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