The theory of endless gameplay of one’s favorite sport is certainly enticing. Raising the stakes even higher, these games comprise the first round of the playoffs which guarantees that the players will be giving their best effort. Even to a modest fan, this must appear genuinely intriguing and worthwhile.For the aforementioned reasons, the first round of the NCAA Tournament is unlike any other two days in sports. Over a 48-hour span, 64 teams will compete. An average college basketball game lasts for about two and half hours. At over 80 hours broadcast gameplay, the first round provides more than enough…
Author: Darrell Harris
By Darrell Harris | Reporter Early Monday morning, former Baylor football player Tre’Von Armstead was arrested after allegedly physically assaulting a woman at a Las Vegas hotel. Along with a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery, Armstead was also charged with resisting a police officer as well as breaking/damaging a police vehicle. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Officer Laura Meltzer provided information about Armstead resisting arrest and damaging the police vehicle. “Officers attempted to take him into custody and it looks like he fought with officers,” Meltzer said Monday morning. “He was placed under arrest and he kicked out one of…
By Darrell Harris | ReporterThe Baylor Rugby club (7-1) continued its winning season Saturday afternoon with a 42-15 victory against Texas Tech (1-5), solidifying their claim to the Red River conference’s north division title. The Bears will compete in the conference championship game on April 1 to try and earn a shot at a National Championship. After a competitive start to the game, where neither team fully took control, the Bears used a strong second half to pull away from the Red Raiders. The Baylor rugby club’s defense stood against the Texas Tech attack, only allowing one score in the…
By Darrell Harris | ReporterThe Baylor rugby team is having its best season in over a decade. The squad is poised to compete for a conference championship and perhaps even make a run for a national championship. The team’s immediate goal may be to win championships, but this year’s club has a bigger goal it is aiming for as well. The use of the term “club” was not simply a synonym for team. It was completely intentional. Baylor’s rugby program is not an official sport on campus – it is just a club run primarily by the players themselves. Senior…
By Darrell Harris | ReporterYear in and year out, NBA fans around the world unite in excitement for the NBA’s mid-season festivities. NBA All-Star weekend presents a sort of vacation for NBA players, commentators and fans alike where they can relax from the hustle and bustle of the regular season to simply be entertained by the best basketball in the world. All-Star Saturday is meant to showcase the best talent that the Association has to offer. Three different events are scheduled every year that bring out the best shooters, dunkers and playmakers across the league to put on a show…
By Darrell Harris | Reporter If you’ve ever wondered what in the world exactly is equestrian, chances are you’re not alone. The sport doesn’t receive primetime coverage or garner front page headlines. You don’t normally see the athletes on TV in commercials or on the cover of cereal boxes. The majority of the riders who ride collegiately and professionally are part of a minority that was exposed to the culture early on and stuck with it throughout their lives. Ashley Garza, director of operations for the equestrian team, provided an insightful analogy for understanding what equestrian meets (competitions) are like.…
By Darrell Harris | Sports WriterFor the fourth time in program history, Baylor equestrian (9-2, 3-1 Big 12) is ranked No. 1 in the nation, and they proved why again on Saturday afternoon. The Bears followed an impressive win over previous No. 4 Georgia (5-4, 2-2 SEC) with an even more dominant win against the current No. 4 team, Oklahoma State (4-2, 2-1 Big 12). The Bears outperformed the Cowgirls in every competition on Saturday en route to a convincing 15-4 final score. This win avenges one of the two losses on Baylor’s record. Earlier in the season, on Oct.…
By Darrell Harris | ReporterThe Baylor equestrian team (8-2, 2-1 Big 12) continued their excellence over the weekend, defeating the No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs (4-4, 1-2 SEC) with a score of 10-7 to extend their home winning streak to 25 meets. The meet was a very competitive one throughout its entirety. It was not until the final two events that Baylor equestrian put away the Bulldogs and sealed their victory. At the half, the score was 5-4 with Baylor in the lead. They would close out the second half of events with a score of 5-2 in the flat and…
For the first time in over 100 years of existence, the Baylor men’s basketball team was ranked No. 1 in the nation. However, this reign ended Monday morning after just one week – and that is the best thing that could have happened for this year’s team. Every year, each school strives for the ultimate goal there is in NCAA college basketball: the National Championship. Nobody remembers who was ranked No. 1 in mid-January. The lasting impression after each season is the team that gets to hoist the National Championship trophy while confetti falls from the sky. That feeling unquestionably…