The FRO: Feelings From Albany, Injury Update, Transfer Portal
In Facts, Rumors & Opinions (aka FRO), the SicEm365 staff compiles their knowledge and speculation from a number of conversations for a piece to cover a variety of interesting topics on Baylor University and Baylor Athletics including football, basketball and recruiting.
Defending BYU — Key Players and Matchups
Travis Roeder breaks down the ways Baylor's defense will attack the BYU Cougars offense on Saturday night.
"Old Hat, New Hat" — An Insight Into Aranda's Genius
How does Dave Aranda fit scheme to his personnel and the opponent? And why is he so good at it?
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What Makes A Great Inside Linebacker, According to Ron Roberts
Travis was able to sit down with the Baylor defensive coordinator and pick his brain about the toughest position in the Bears' defense.
TD Podcast: Breaking Down Baylor's Passing Game Defense
SicEm365's Travis Roeder is joined by co-host Jeff Davis for a deep discussion of Baylor's passing game defense.
Matt Jones: Baylor's Next Great Inside Linebacker | Part 2
After splitting time between outside and inside linebacker the past two years, Matt Jones is likely to take over Terrel Bernard's position. What does Jones look like at inside backer?
Matt Jones: Baylor's Next Great Inside Linebacker | Part 1
After splitting time between outside and inside linebacker the past two years, Matt Jones is likely to take over Terrel Bernard's position. He is a terrific fit, as defensive coordinator Ron Roberts helps explain.
Insider Notes: Baylor's Fall Camp Continues
SicEm365's Travis Roeder was on hand for the open portion of practice on day 2 of Fall camp.
32 Days till Kickoff: Baylor allowed the 32nd fewest yards per game in 2021
Dave Aranda's defense allowed just 348 yards per game to opponents through their 12-2 campaign.
The Replacements: Baylor's Next Man Up for Jalen Pitre
Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Walcott
81 Days till Kickoff: Baylor went 8-1 when scoring first in 2021
With a great defense and a methodical offense, the 2021 Baylor Bears earned the best record in program history. A natural part of that success was scoring first on opponents.
The Cornerbacks: Baylor's Deepest Position?
After losing Kalon Barnes to the draft and the experience of 6 year player Raleigh Texada, a lot of focus is on the cornerback position. Baylor is loaded.
Dave Aranda Believes In Building A Complete Team
Despite being one of the top two or three defensive minds in all of football, Dave Aranda and his staff believe in having a balance between offense and defense. Some coaches don't, and they pay for it.
The Replacments: Baylor's Next Man up for Terrel Bernard
There are two clear candidates to replace one of Baylor's all time best inside linebackers: Will Williams and Josh White.
Scheme Special: Analyzing Baylor's Dominant Run Defense
Ron Roberts did an online coaching clinic the other day in which he broke down his "multiple defense." In the clinic, he gave a clear picture of how Baylor has become so dominant against the run.
Coach Roberts, Doyle and Williams Speak on Linebackers and Defense
Baylor Defensive Coordinator and inside linebackers coach Ron Roberts met with the media after Baylor's 14th practice of the Spring.
Final 2021 Season Grades: The Defensive Line
Let's close out the defensive portion of this offseason series with a group that exceeded all expectations.
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Roberts, Doyle, and Smith preview the Bears defense as spring football begins
Ron Roberts, Dillon Doyle, and Abram Smith discuss the defensive improvements, the feeling of starting spring football, and more.
Defensive Preview Pt. 4: Coverages, Creepers and Simulated Pressures
How do Aranda and Roberts make this defense attack while minimizing risk?
