PHOENIX — While the Baylor regular season may have ended on a sour note, the fans still have hope that the season will be redeemed at 9:15 central time tonight against Boise State. After starting the season off 6-0, the Bears looked poised to make a run for the national championship. However, that thought was short lived as the Bears fell to the University of Texas on the road, 35-34 on Oct. 29. With the hope that things couldn’t get any worse, the Bears lost senior quarterback Seth Russell to a fractured ankle on Nov. 12 against Oklahoma.”Seth was another…
Author: Meghan Mitchell
PHOENIX — For many seniors on the Baylor football team, the Cactus Bowl will be their last chance to prove themselves on the field. However, they are not the only ones who have one last shot to finish strong as this will also be interim head coach Jim Grobe’s final Baylor game. Grobe joined the team on May 30, just days after former head coach Art Briles was fired. Although many things may have appeared to be going to against Grobe, he said he was prepared for the challenges to come and was honored to be a part of the…
By Meghan Mitchell | Sports Editor Director Mack Rhoades IV and Interim President David Garland announced today the hiring of Matt Rhule as the 27th Baylor head football coach. “We could not be more excited to welcome Matt, Julie and their children to the Baylor Family,” Rhoades said in a University press release. “When we set out on our search for a new leader of our football program, we wanted a coach who shared our values, who had demonstrated success, who showed a true commitment to the overall student-athlete and who we believed could lead Baylor to a national championship.…
The No. 20 Bears overcame a 22-point deficit Friday to take home the Battle 4 Atlantis title against the Louisville Cardinals, 66-63 in Paradise Islands, Bahamas. Junior forward Jonathan Motley led the Bears from the start of the tournament, finishing the tournament with 60 points and was awarded the Most Valuable Player award. “We have been a second half team all tournament, but that one I guess took it to extremes. I thought first half Louisville pounded us on the glass and towards the end of it half to get a little rhythm,” said head coach Scott Drew. “In the…
Baylor associate athletic director Heath Nielsen was arrested and charged with assaulting a reporter on the field after the Bears lost to Texas Christian University on Nov. 5. Nielsen was arrested on Nov. 8 and charged with a Class A misdemeanor for assault with bodily injury. He was not seen at the Bears’ past two football games against Oklahoma and Kansas State. A statement released by Baylor on Tuesday said that, “Baylor Athletics was made aware of the post-game incident involving Heath Nielsen shortly after the game and took immediate action to address it with him through the University’s human…
After 108 years, the Chicago Cubs finally broke their “curse” Wednesday when they took the final game in the World Series 8-7 against the Cleveland Indians.Both teams had gone a combined 176-years without a World Series title, the two longest droughts not only in baseball history, but in all sports, leading many to believe they were cursed. But were the Cubs really cursed? Many die-hard Cubs fans would say yes, and with the win, they feel the curse has been lifted. I have never been one to believe in curses, but the way the Cubs continuously struggled made me wonder…
Conference decides not to include additional teams
William Shakespeare once said, “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” But then there are people like freshman linebacker Kyle Boyd, whose greatness has surpassed the norm, yet he is too humble to realize it. Boyd grew up hearing stories of his grandfather who served in the Marines and great uncle who received a purple heart after serving in the Army during the Vietnam War. Although Boyd did not know at the moment, years later he would find himself serving alongside brave men and women of the United States. As a young boy…
By Meghan Mitchell | Sports Editor Drama continues to circulate around the Baylor football team as questions arise about the person behind the dismissal of former defensive lineman Jeremy Faulk this past summer. Interim head coach Jim Grobe said Faulk, a junior college transfer from Garden City Community College in Kansas, was dismissed from the team in June after being accused of sexual assault. “If you’ve got players on your team that have been implicated in any wrongdoing, you have to decide if they can represent the football team or not, and that’s always the football coach’s decision,” said interim…
The Oklahoma State University Marching Band paid respect Saturday to Baylor Fergus Falls, Minn. sophomore David Grotberg who died Thursday after a hit-and-run bicycle accident. Although Grotberg, 19, had no direct ties to Oklahoma State, the Cowboys were one of several teams who reached out to pay their respects. Oklahoma University and the University of Texas also reached out. “Our band director came into our rehearsal on Saturday and told us that several different schools reached out and asked how they could honor David, and they asked if it would be OK if they played the Baylor Alma Mater,” said…
As the election approaches, there is one question that I keep hearing: “Are you voting Democrat or Republican?” Unsurprisingly, the answer I hear most often is “I’m not voting.” While it is important to vote and make your voice heard, it is important to vote for the person who most resembles your values. In the end, however, only one side will come out victorious. There will be happiness and celebration, but there will also be protests. We may even see nasty posts on social media, but are those really the actions that we should be taking? There is one thing…
Video by Christy Soto | Broadcast Reporter and story by Meghan Mitchell | Sports Editor Members of the Baylor Bear Foundation were treated Wednesday morning to Breakfast with the Bears, an event that allows them get to know a few students athletes better. The annual Donor Appreciation Week honors those who give to provide experiences and educational resources and opportunities to student-athletes kicked off Monday and continues through Sunday. Athletes attending the event were football’s Lynx Hawthorne, soccer’s Reagan Padgett, volleyball’s Katie Staiger and cross country athletes Matthew Parham and Peyton Thomas. While many have seen these athletes perform in…
The Baylor Bears (4-0) continued in its winning ways Saturday as they fought their way past the Oklahoma State Cowboys (2-1) at McLane Stadium, 35-24.“I told our team in the locker room after the game that we didn’t always play our best. We did some really, really good things. And then we did some things that weren’t our best, but I’ve never been around a team that gave a better effort than we have tonight. I thought the thing that saved us tonight is just guys playing as hard as they could possibly play,” said head coach Jim Grobe. “I…
The Bears opened conference play with a tie against Texas Friday night at Betty Lou Mays Field. “Defensively, I thought we played really well. Texas is a very good team. They aren’t going to be any week teams the rest of the way through here. We were definitely prepared, and I thought we played well. The score is really evident of the game. I thought it was an even game, so I can’t be disappointed there,” said head coach Paul Jobson. From the start both teams battled to take control, but were shut down by stellar defense on both ends…
Baylor University emphasized Monday night that it had no part in former defensive end Shawn Oakman’s appearance in the Bears locker room after Saturday’s game against Rice. Oakman is not allowed in any Baylor-owned facilities or any away locker rooms. Oakman, who was charged with a second-degree felony sexual assault earlier this July, was arrested after a graduate student notified Waco police of the assault that occurred in his apartment on April 3. Oakman can be fined up to $10,000 for a second-degree felony sexual assault and face a sentence between two to 20 years in a state prison. Although…
The Baylor soccer team dominated on Senior Day from start to finish to shutout Jackson State, 7-0.The game honored senior midfielder Bridget Hamway, senior midfielder Ashley York, senior defender Lindsay Burns, senior defender Emory Cason and senior forward Marissa Sullivan.“One of the things that I challenged the team with and told them before the game was that we have to do what we do,” said heach coach Paul Jobson. “It doesn’t matter who the opponent is, we have to go to work. This might be one of the most complete senior days that we have had in a long time.…
The Baylor soccer team eased its way past Washington last night at Betty Lou Mays Soccer Field, 2-1. The Bears (6-3-0) were on the road the past two weeks and suffered tough losses, but were able to stay composed and bring in the win Friday night. “It starts with our leadership, and that’s in the back where our veterans are,” said head coach Paul Jobson. “This game can’t go by without talking about how well we played on defense. They had two really good goal scorers on that team and I think one of them had a shot. We did…
Senior running back Shock Linwood has made a place for his name in Baylor football history after breaking the Baylor all-time rushing record last night in route to a 38-10 win against Rice. Linwood surpassed the previous record set 36 years ago by Walter Abercrombie.”I didn’t know I broke it,” Linwood said. “Coach when I came to sidelines was like, ‘Congratulations, son. You broke the record.’ I was like, ‘Thank you. Let me in…’ “It’s just something I can look back on and say I am one of the legends and one of the all-time leading rushers.”After failing to break…
After a slow start and controversial halftime performance from the Rice band, the No. 21 ranked Bears rolled past the Owls, 38-10. “We’re not very consistent right now, that’s our problem,” said interim coach Jim Grobe. “It’s obvious we’ve got some talent, and I think we can be a really good football team but right now we’re just so inconsistent.” The Bears (3-0) struggle to get things going early on last week appeared to roll over to last night’s game against Rice (0-3).”We’ve preached start fast, and we haven’t done that the past three games,” said senior quarterback Seth Russell.…
I would never say that any person should not be accountable for their actions; if a male or female does a harmful act to another, he or she should be punished. However, when violent situations occur, the accusations and punishment are sometimes pushed on the victim as well. I believe that if a bystander sees anything suspicious, inappropriate, or just has a feeling that something is wrong and steps in, these crimes could be minimized. In light of everything that has been going on throughout Baylor’s campus, I feel like I need to take a stand and say enough is…
Baylor volleyball struggled on the road in the Thunderdome Classic in Santa Barbara, Calif., where the Bears went 1-2. “Anytime you lose, you are going to learn something, but I definitely think for me what I saw is just how much potential we do have. Those were good teams we lost to, but definitely teams we could have beaten,” said junior outside hitter Katie Staiger. “For me, it is just kind of knowing that those are teams we can beat, and it is a level we should be playing at.” They first faced no. 25 Colorado State, a team they…
By: Meghan Mitchell | Sports Editor The Baylor volleyball team is back on track after winning three strait matches. The Lady Bears’ latest victory came on the road against Texas State, and although the Lady Bears trailed early, they clawed their way back to take the match 3-1. “I think we showed good composure in a hostile environment. We were slow to make adjustments in the slow start in the second set, but we made good adjustments down the stretch,” said head coach Ryan McGuyre in a post-game interview. “The defense started getting more comfortable picking up the heat up…
Sophomore wide receiver Ishmael Zamora has yet to be disciplined by the athletic department after an incident that was brought to the police’s attention on July 5. In the video received by police, Zamora was seen beating his dog repeatedly with a belt and stepping down on him with his foot.“I’m sorry for my actions,” Zamora said in an interview with the Waco Tribune-Herald. “I’ve owned the dog for 20 months. He’s perfectly healthy, and I love him very much. In the moment, I lost my temper trying to discipline him. I’ve been through training with a dog trainer to…
The Lady Bears volleyball team will be in action 6 p.m. tonight where they will give fans a glimpse to see what is in store for the season in the Green & Gold Scrimmage at the Ferrell Center. Fans are encouraged to stay after the match for a chance to meet the Lady Bears and have an autograph session. With injuries plaguing the team, and line-up that consists of nine returners and eight newcomers, it will be a chance to see a preview of what the season has in store for the team in head coach Ryan McGuyre’s second year.“They…
By Meghan Mitchell | Sports Editor With nine returners and eight newcomers to the program, the Baylor volleyball team looks to hold onto the momentum it had as during the off season as competition rolls around. “We feel really good. I’m really confident in how we are doing this year,” said junior outside hitter Katie Staiger. “Everyone is really coming together and working hard.” Coming off a 17-13 season under head coach Ryan McGuyre, the Lady Bears look to improve as they head into their first tournament. “They have really impressed from day one,” McGuyre said. “It’s really a goal for us…
Interim Baylor University President Dr. David Garland introduced Mack Rhoades as the new athletic director on July 18, during the first day of the Big 12 media day at the Omni Hotel in Dallas. “There are just certain things that we won’t tolerate, and moving forward, you know, everybody will be on that same page,” Rhoades said. “And when I say everybody, that’s the university, that’s the athletics department, that’s our coaches, our student-athletes. Everyone.” Amid sexual allegation charges against the university and the resignation of former Athletic Director Ian McCaw, a hole was left in the program’s future. However,…
After ending the 2015-2016 season on a high note with a Russell Athletic Bowl win over North Carolina, the Bears look to continue with the momentum in the upcoming 2016-2017 season, but will be faced by new challenges.
The No. 21 Baylor softball team look to finish its season off on a high note as it faces Texas Tech in its last three-game series of the regular season in Lubbock starting at 6 p.m. tonight.
Junior guard Alexis Jones’ presence on the Baylor court has made more of an impact than one ever thought possible.
Her journey to represent the Lady Bears’ basketball team was an unlikely one.
Former Baylor Lady Bears basketball player Brittney Griner’s latest achievement came Wednesday when the USA Basketball Women’s National Team Player Selection Committee, chaired by Carol Callan selected Griner to be a member of the 2016 Olympic team. Before the Phoenix Mercury and USA Olympic team, Griner was a standout athlete at Baylor. During her time at Baylor, Griner was a three-time All-American and two-two Wade Trophy winner. Griner holds the all-time NCAA Division I career record for blocked shots at 748. Also adding to her achievements, Griner and her team earned the 2012 NCAA title while going 40-0 on the…