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GameDay Thread: Baylor (2-6) takes on Oklahoma State (6-3)

December 11, 2020
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In the regular season finale for both teams, the Baylor Bears (2-6) will welcome the Oklahoma State Cowboys (6-3) to McLane Stadium at 2:30 p.m. CT in a game that will be aired live on ESPN. 

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Baylor vs. Oklahoma State Primer

For different reasons, Baylor and Oklahoma State enter their regular season finale with disappointment on their minds.

The Bears, under first year head coach Dave Aranda, have won just two games in what was supposed to be a rebuilding season after playing for the Big 12 Championship last season. For Oklahoma State, the one-time Big 12 favorite has seen things come undone rapidly after a loss last week to TCU to drop their third Big 12 contest of the season. 

For Saturday, a game which the Cowboys enter as five-point favorites, the key could be movitation as much as anything. Injuries have also taken a toll on both clubs and both will enter the game likely down a number of significant contributors on offense.

Baylor has won two-straight in the series and six of the last eight dating back to 2012. Who will come out on top Saturday? It could be a huge factor for offseason momentum for either Baylor or OSU.

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Baylor vs. Oklahoma State Prediction

Written by Sam Bradshaw (S11)

Baylor and OSU’s offenses are both up against it this week.   Neither has looked very strong recently on offense with both teams struggling to protect the passer and neither running all that well.   Baylor has been better in the red zone and I trust Brewer to protect the ball better than Sanders.

All that said OSU is very similar defensively to the OU team that Baylor just struggled to handle tactically and while Baylor scores more than they did against OU it’s still a fight there.   OSU’s injuries, downward trend, and Baylor’s defense all make me confident this could be a win but until I see the offense be a bit more consistent I think OSU makes one more play.

Baylor 21, Oklahoma State 24

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GameDay Thread: Baylor (2-6) takes on Oklahoma State (6-3)

30,930 Views | 304 Replies | Last: 3 yr ago by boognish_bear
baylorette
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Someone speculated that Brewer is playing because Aranda didn't want to "lose the locker room"... Well, I think we're losing more than just the locker room at this point. No QB recruit is going to want to come here and wait their turn if backups can't even play in 28-0 situations.
Stefano DiMera
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I bet that 30 yr old punter scores big in Stillwater.
tpj1991
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Can't wait to hear what Aranda has to say after the game. Just embarrassing.
BearFan33
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We stopped them!
pwactwac
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We are just flat out awful. Wow.

I know 2020 is a strange year, but this is more than that. There better be a serious look at this program top to bottom over the next couple of weeks. Some serious soul searching. substantial change needs to be made. I will just leave it at that....
Dia del DougO
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This seems like the longestass first half since the Coog high run and shoot days.

Just make it stop, please.
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Stefano DiMera
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We are a 2nd half team
PartyBear
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baylorette said:

Someone speculated that Brewer is playing because Aranda didn't want to "lose the locker room"... Well, I think we're losing more than just the locker room at this point. No QB recruit is going to want to come here and wait their turn if backups can't even play in 28-0 situations.


If the Rhule staff hold overs haven't been helping the player locker room politics for Aranda, they have failed to serve him well.
EasyE
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Stefano DiMera said:

Now youre being confusing...THESE ARE THE SAME LINEMAN THAT WENT 11-2. They need to be coached better..Rhule didnt leave recruiting..or any part of this program in shambles as you are insimuating.


11-2 using smoke and mirrors. A lot of games went their way. Mims presence was a huge factor in those games becoming W's. That being said, they shouldnt be performing this poorly at the end of the season. I differ on your opinion of how recruiting was left. There was a significant downturn once it became clear he was only here short term, and just the lack of stability creates more challenges for recruiters.
BearConvert
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I wish Brewer would hold the ball longer...especially since our line is doing such a phenomenal job.
BearFan33
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They rush 3 and brewer has to run for his life
IowaBear
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Billy Napier/Blake Anderson two coaches we could have had..... instead we hired a guy with the offensive expertise of a flag football coach
BearConvert
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IowaBear said:

Billy Napier/Blake Anderson two coaches we could have had..... instead we hired a guy with the offensive expertise of a flag football coach


I don't think you are giving flag football coaches enough credit.
IowaBear
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BearConvert said:

IowaBear said:

Billy Napier/Blake Anderson two coaches we could have had..... instead we hired a guy with the offensive expertise of a flag football coach


I don't think you are giving flag football coaches enough credit.

Not gonna lie that made me chuckle in a sad way... because you may be right
boognish_bear
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OSU is ranked 52nd in Total Defense and gives up 389 yards per game
Stefano DiMera
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I hate that ****ing smoke and mirrors argument..do you know how hard it is to win 11 games? Especially at Baylor?!..Ask Tom Herman or Jimbo Fisher..winners find a way to figure it out..we didnt win 11 by luck..or smoke and mirrors
Johnny Bear
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BearConvert said:

I wish Brewer would hold the ball longer...especially since our line is doing such a phenomenal job.

I get your point, but it also doesn't help that we don't have wide receiver one that can get any separation more than 2 yards downfield with any consistency. There is nothing about this offense that doesn't suck.
BearConvert
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Agreed
JXL
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What happened to the defense that looked credible against OU?
Saddle Up!
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Where can we find the list of who is out today, and why?
Stefano DiMera
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And Mims has nothing to do with the OL ...their improvement..usually in the 2nd half of games is what let him shine.
Stefano DiMera
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Have you seen the time of possession?
JXL
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There we go, sack his butt.
Branch155
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So I guess the officials are calling 1 out of every 10 holding incidents?
PaperBear89
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It's like our defense is giving the middle finger to our offense for their piss poor performance last week.
Limited IQ Redneck in PU
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CAB taught us its a short walk from the outhouse to the castle. Now we are learning its a short walk from the castle to the outhouse.
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Living fast or dying slow.
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boognish_bear
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I know we have lost twice to UT 62-0.

Can we hold them to less than 62?
JXL
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Stefano DiMera said:

Have you seen the time of possession?


I haven't, but I can well imagine what it must be with our lack of an offense.
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tpj1991 said:

Can't wait to hear what Aranda has to say after the game. Just embarrassing.


Can't stand him and his dry speeches. Reminds me of a mechanical engineer talking about designing an underground storage tank or something. I expect to see more decommits in the next couple weeks
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Johnny Bear
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Branch155 said:

So I guess the officials are calling 1 out of every 10 holding incidents?

They're calling that many??
Saddle Up!
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Johnny Bear said:

BearConvert said:

I wish Brewer would hold the ball longer...especially since our line is doing such a phenomenal job.

I get your point, but it also doesn't help that we don't have wide receiver one that can get any separation more than 2 yards downfield with any consistency. There is nothing about this offense that doesn't suck.


IMHO, Brewer is looking for a degree of separation that guarantees a reception. Maybe it's the whole record holder for completion percentage thing. There are guys that have enough separation to merit a throw, but he won't, and you see him begin his throwing motion all the time, only to pull the ball down, and either take a sack, scramble out of bounds.
BearConvert
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For some reason, my receiver decided to reset. I can assume that Grande couldn't stand me watching this crap show either.
PartyBear
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The official word we have the running backs coach and two GAs coaching offense today. That is it. This is something that the critics should consider regarding this game. Not to mention the sick and injured players. Have we or anyone since 1920 played a game with fewer coaches on one side of the ball?
BearConvert
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Saddle Up! said:

Johnny Bear said:

BearConvert said:

I wish Brewer would hold the ball longer...especially since our line is doing such a phenomenal job.

I get your point, but it also doesn't help that we don't have wide receiver one that can get any separation more than 2 yards downfield with any consistency. There is nothing about this offense that doesn't suck.


IMHO, Brewer is looking for a degree of separation that guarantees a reception. Maybe it's the whole record holder for completion percentage thing. There are guys that have enough separation to merit a throw, but he won't, and you see him begin his throwing motion all the time, only to pull the ball down, and either take a sack, scramble out of bounds.

Maybe. He just seems to be locked in on a single receiver every time (not that he has a lot of time to go through his reads) and if they don't come open, he's sacked or throws it away.
JXL
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Okay, someone else needs a shot at QB in the second half.
 
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