Photos: Bowl Bound

Bowl Bound

Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

Bowl Bound

San Antonio senior Isaac Dovalina waves the BU flag after a touchdown over Texas Tech University Nov. 27, 2011, during the Texas Shootout at the Cowboys Stadium. The Bears defeated the Raiders with a final score of 66-42. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

Season Kickoff 2011

Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

Season Kickoff 2011

Sugarland sophomore Scott De La Cruz paints a freshman's face with claw marks before the season opener against Texas Christian University Sept. 2, 2011, in Floyd Casey Stadium. The Bears celebrate a victory of 50-48 over the Horned Frogs. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

Season Kickoff 2011

The Bears rush the field as during the 2011 season opener against Texas Christian University at Floyd Casey Stadium. The Bears beat the Horned Frogs 50-48. Makenzie Mason | Round Up Photo Editor

Season Kickoff 2011

The Baylor line gathers around the entrance as the team prepares to run onto the field Friday evening, Sept. 2, 2011. The bears celebrate a victory of 50-48 over the horned frogs. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

Season Kickoff 2011

No. 4 linebacker Elliot Coffey sacks TCU's No. 4 quarterback Casey Pachall during the game on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, in Floyd Casey Stadium. The bears celebrate a victory of 50-48 over the horned frogs. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

Season Kickoff 2011

No. 3 junior reciever Lanear Sampson catches a pass and breaks a tackel to run the ball into the endzone for a touchdown against TCU in Floyd Casey Stadium, on Sep. 2, 2011. The Bears celebrate a 50-48 win over the Horn Frogs. Matthew McCarroll | Lariat Photographer

Season Kickoff 2011

Student's stormed the field to celebrate Baylor's 50-48 win over the TCU horn frogs at Floyd Casey Stadium, on Sept. 2, 2011. Matthew McCarroll | Lariat Photographer

Season Kickoff 2011

No. 16 defensive back Josh Benenoch holds his helmet in the air as fans rush the field after Friday's 50-48 victory over TCU in Floyd Casey Stadium. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

Non-Conference Games

The Baylor Golden Wave Marching Band stands in the Texas formation in a game against SFA on Sept. 17, 2011 at Floyd Casey Stadium. The Bears celebrated a 48-0 victory over SFA. Matthew McCarroll | Lariat Photographer

Non-Conference Games

No. 10 quarterback Robert Griffin III gets ready to pass the football on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, at Floyd Casey Stadium. The bears beat SFA 48-0 in a game that ended in the third quarter due to rain. Meagan Downing | Lariat Photographer

Non-Conference Games

No. 21 running back Jarred Salubi breaks away and streaks down the field on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, at Floyd Casey Stadium. The bears beat SFA 48-0 in a game that ended in the third quarter due to rain. Meagan Downing | Lariat Photographer

Non-Conference Games

No. 18 tight end Jordan Najvar dodges an opponent during the game against Rice, Saturday, September 24, 2011. Makenzie Mason | Round Up Photo Editor

Non-Conference Games

No. 6 defensive back Ahmad Dixon carries the ball for a touchdown during the game against Rice on Sept. 24, 2011, in the Floyd Casey Stadium. Baylor beat Rice 56-31. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

Non-Conference Games

Student's celebrate the potential winning field goal hit by Aaron Jones that put Baylor up 50-48 on Sept. 2, 2011 at Floyd Casey Stadium. Matthew McCarroll | Lariat Photographer

Non-Conference Games

No. 42 inside receiver Levi Norwood dodges opponents during the game against Rice, Saturday, September 24, 2011. Makenzie Mason | Round Up Photo Editor

Non-Conference Games

No. 16 inside receiver Tevin Reese and no. 3 wide receiver Lanear Sampson jump in the air to celebrate Sampson's touchdown on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, at Floyd Casey Stadium. Baylor beat Rice 56-31. Meagan Downing | Lariat Photographer

Taming the Cyclones

No. 10 quarterback Robert Griffin III runs through the Baylor line as he enters the stadium for the game against Iowa State at Floyd Casey Stadium on Oct. 8, 2011. The bears celebrated a 49-26 victory over the Cyclones. Matthew McCarroll | Lariat Photographer

Taming the Cyclones

No. 2 wide receiver Terrance Williams gets tackled by Iowa State No. 5 defensive back Jeremy Reeves after gaining a first down during the game on Saturday evening, Oct. 8, 2011, in Floyd Casey Stadium. The Bears celebrated a 49-26 victory over the Cyclones. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

Taming the Cyclones

No. 7 wide receiver Darius Jones shows his frustration as he immediatly realized he was out of bounds after recieving a pass on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, at Floyd Casey Stadium. Baylor beat Rice 56-31. Meagan Downing | Lariat Photographer

Taming the Cyclones

No. 24 Terrance Ganaway holds the ball in the air after sliding into the end-zone for Baylor's final touchdown of the game against Iowa State. The Bears celebrated a 49-26 victory over the Cyclones. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

The Season's Downside

No. 2 wide receiver Terrance Williams catches the ball along with Texas A&M No. 22 defensive back Dustin Harris. Possession was given to Texas A&M who ended up defeating the Bears 55-28. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

The Season's Downside

No. 1 receiver Kendall Wright falls short of catching a pass during the game against Texas A&M on Oct. 15, 2011, at Kyle Field. The Bears suffered a defeat of 55-28 to the Aggies. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

The Season's Downside

Head coach Art Briles yells during the game against Texas A&M Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at Kyle Field. Baylor lost to the Aggies 55-28. Ambika Singh | Lariat Photographer

The Season's Downside

No. 16 receiver Tevin Reese leaps up in an attempt to catch a pass during the game against Texas A&M on Oct. 15, 2011, at Kyle Field. The Bears suffered a defeat of 55-28 to the Aggies. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

A November To Remember

Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

A November To Remember

FX Brodcaster Jim Knox runs with the Baylor Line before the game against Missouri on Nov. 5, 2011 at Floyd Casey Stadium. Matthew McCarroll | Lariat Photographer

A November To Remember

No. 10 quarterback Robert Griffin III hurdles over Missouri No. 1 defensive back Kip Edwards for a first down on Saturday evening, Nov. 5, 2011, at Floyd Casey Stadium. The Bears ended up with a 42-39 victory over the Tigers. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

A November To Remember

No. 24 running back Terrance Ganaway breaks away from his opponents during the game against Missouri, November 5, 2011. The Bears defeated the Tigers 42-39. Makenzie Mason | Round Up Photo Editor

A November To Remember

No. 1 wide receiver Kendall Wright holds the ball in confusion after his touchdown run was declared out of bounds on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2011, at Floyd Casey Stadium. Baylor ended up defeating the Tigers 42-39. Meagan Downing | Lariat Photographer

A November To Remember

Baylor fans hold up signs as they support their Bears during the game against Missouri on Nov. 5, 2011, in the Floyd Casey Stadium. Baylor beat the tigers 42-39. Makenzie Mason | Round Up Photo Editor

A November To Remember

No. 24 senior running back Terrance Ganaway runs for a 38-yard touchdown late in the third quarter to put the Bears up on Missouri, 28-14, at Floyd Casey Stadium on Nov. 5, 2011. Baylor notched a win over the Tigers, 42-39. Matthew McCarroll | The Baylor Lariat

A November To Remember

Members of the 2015 Baylor Line run the flags spelling BAYLOR across the endzone after a touchdown during the Bears' game against Missouri on Nov. 5, 2011, at Floyd Casey Stadium. The Bears beat the tigers 42-39. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

A November To Remember

No. 1 inside reciever Kendall Wright runs down the field as an OU player tries to bring him down on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, at Floyd Casey Stadium. Baylor beat OU, 45-38. Meagan Downing | Lariat Photographer

A November To Remember

A Baylor student shares what he is thankful for as the student section cheers behind him during the OU game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, at Floyd Casey Stadium. Baylor beat OU, 45-38. Meagan Downing | Lariat Photographer

A November To Remember

No. 2 wide reciever Terrance Williams catches the game winning pass on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, at Floyd Casey Stadium. Baylor beat OU, 45-38. Meagan Downing | Lariat Photographer

A November To Remember

No. 1 inside reciever Kendall Wright celebrates after the game winning touchdown on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, at Floyd Casey Stadium. Baylor beat OU, 45-38. Meagan Downing | Lariat Photographer

A November To Remember

The Golden Wave Marching Band performs to Baylor fans for their half-time show during the game against Texas Tech University Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011, at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Dallas. Baylor upset the Raiders with a 66-42 victory. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

A November To Remember

No. 2 wide reciever Terrance Williams collides with a Texas Tech player as they both attempt to catch a pass on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011, at the Dallas Cowboy in Dallas, Tex. Baylor beat Texas Tech, 66-42. Meagan Downing | Lariat Photographer

A November To Remember

No. 71 offensive lineman Cameron Kaufholdon lifts no. 17 safety Mike Hicks into the air in celebration on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011, at the Dallas Cowboy in Dallas, Tex. Baylor beat Texas Tech, 66-42. Meagan Downing | Lariat Photographer

A November To Remember

No. 24 runningback Terrance Ganaway carries runs the ball in for a touchdown Saturday, November 27, 2011, at the Texas Shootout in the Cowboys Stadium. The Bears celebrated their victory over Texas Tech University with a final score of 66-42. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

Baylor vs. Texas: The Final Match

Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

Baylor vs. Texas: The Final Match

No. 10 quarterback Robert Griffin III runs through the tunnel of fans before the game against Texas Saturday, December 3, 2011. Makenzie Mason | Round Up Photo Editor

Baylor vs. Texas: The Final Match

A Texas defender attempts to tackle No. 10 junior quarterback Robert Griffin III in the second half of the Bears' regular season finale Saturday at Floyd Casey Stadium. Baylor leads, 24-21, at the half. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

Baylor vs. Texas: The Final Match

No. 22 cornerback Joe Williams makes the incomplete gesture with his arms after a bad pass from the Longhorns No.6 quarterback Case McCoy during the game against Baylor at the Floyd Casey Stadium Saturday. The Bears ended up beating Texas 48-24. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

Baylor vs. Texas: The Final Match

No. 10 quarterback carries the ball down the field for a first down during the game against Texas at Floyd Casey Stadium on Saturday. The Bears upset the Longhorns with a 48-24 victory. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

Baylor vs. Texas: The Final Match

No. 8 safety K.J. Morton intercepts a ball thrown by Texas' No. 6 quarterback Case McCoy, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011. The Bears defeat Texas 48-24. Makenzie Mason | Round Up Photo Editor

Baylor vs. Texas: The Final Match

No. 24 running back Terrance Ganaway celebrates after his touchdown against the Longhorns at the Floyd Casey Stadium Saturday. The Bears ended up beating Texas 48-24. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor

Bowl Bound