The Baylor Bears have secured the No. 2 ranking in the nation, the highest ever in school history. However, the Bears are not reveling in their success just yet, as there is still another half of the season to be played. “We have to go do a job. I think it shows a great perception for our football program and this University and the Big 12, but other than that, as you mentioned, it’s at the end that matters,” said head coach Art Briles of the historic ranking. The Bears will look to defend their ranking, as well as their…
Author: Tyler Cagle
Before the start of the NFL season many, including myself, projected the Dallas Cowboys to make the Super Bowl. After winning 12 games and the NFC East championship in 2014, hopes were high in Big D. Although the Cowboys lost Demarco Murray to Philadelphia in free agency, Dallas believed they could replace the league’s leading rusher. Joseph Randle, Darren McFadden, and Lance Dunbar were each capable of running behind the best offensive line in football. Quarterback Tony Romo also had a bevy of talent to work with in the passing game. Dez Bryant looked primed to become the best receiver…
The Baylor Bears captured their fifth win of the 2015 season this past weekend, defeating the Kansas Jayhawks 66-7 on Saturday in Lawrence, Kan. For Baylor, the win is also their second in Big 12 play. However, head coach Art Briles said the Bears did not flex their muscles as impressively as they could have in the blowout win. “I really feel like last week was better for us, as far as having a complete win,” Briles said. “Our special teams gave up a big kickoff return, fumbled a punt and they missed a field goal.” Special teams struggles aside,…
College football’s week six is on the weaker side. After five previous weeks of hard-fought, thrilling games, this week is on the down. Many top teams are in action. However, they are all expected to win.Here’s a look at some of the interesting matchups of the week:No. 10 Oklahoma vs. Texas The Red River Rivalry used to be one of college football’s more marquee games. Texas and Oklahoma have been at the top of college football’s elite programs for many years.However, the Longhorns and the Sooners have experienced down years recently, especially Texas. The Longhorns come into this contest 1-4…
By Tyler Cagle, Sports Writer After beginning the 2015 season 4-0, the No. 3-ranked Baylor Bears will travel to Lawrence, Kan., to take on the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday. “Anytime you go on the road to play a conference opponent, you see that it’s tough,” said head coach Art Briles. “That’s just the way it is. It’s always tough. It doesn’t matter what’s gone on prior, you have to go and win for those 60 minutes.” What’s “gone on” prior to this week is that Kansas has been one of the nation’s worst defenses. OFFENSE The Jayhawks are allowing 535…
At a school now being hailed as “Wide Receiver University” one position stands atop the nation for the Baylor Bears. And one player stands out above all the rest in the country as well. Wide receiver Corey Coleman, a junior from Richardson has been the most explosive receiver in the nation this season. Coleman burst onto the scene last year as a redshirt sophomore. 2015 is shaping up to be one of the greatest receiving years in college football history. “He’s very capable with the ball in his hand,” said head coach Art Briles. “To me it’s about passion and…
The No. 5 Baylor Bears captured their first conference game of the season, defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders 63-35 Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The Bears worked the Red Raiders up and down the field, controlling the game from the opening kick until the final whistle.“We were ready, we were intense, and we were determined.” – Head coach Art Briles With the win against Texas Tech, the Bears opened their Big 12 campaign 1-0. Texas Tech falls to 0-2 after losing against No. 3 TCU last week and No. 5 Baylor on Saturday.“I just think it showed that…
After two quarters at AT&T Stadium, Baylor and Teas Tech go into halftime with big numbers. The No. 5 Bears lead 49-21 at halftime. Baylor offense’s gained 499 yards in the first half. On the ground, junior running back Shock Linwood has been a workhorse, rushing 12 times for 169 yards and two touchdowns. OFFENSE:Linwood has been on an absolute tear this season on the ground, rushing for 532 yards on only 54 carries. With an average of 9.8 yards per carry, Linwood has been Baylor’s factor back all year. A reason for Linwood’s success has been the Baylor offensive…
Big 12 play is officially here as the Baylor Bears will begin the conference gauntlet, Saturday, against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. The Bears are coming off a 70-17 victory against Rice and appear to be firing on all cylinders. Though the Red Raiders, unlike the Bears, have a loss to their name, they appear to be legitimate contenders in the Big 12 this season. Winning all three of their non-conference games to start the season, head coach Art Briles said the Bears are right where they need to be ahead of their clash with the Red Raiders. “Realistically, we…
Week four brought us a thriller in Lubbock and an absolute shocker Oregon. College football is coming full circle. With many shakeups in the polls and conference play kicking off, here are some of the intriguing week five match-ups around the nation: No. 13 ALABAMA at No. 8 GEORGIA For the first time in 72 games, the Crimson Tide will not be the favored team in a college football matchup. The Georgia Bulldogs host Alabama and are a one-point favorites against the Crimson Tide this weekend. However, the game is played on the field and not in the casinos and…
Baylor is at the top of the food chain when it comes to Texas universities. We are a top-notch institution academically. We are a top-ranked school in the polls, producing win after win in seemingly every sport. We are nationally recognized for so many things. However, there is one glaring flaw that brings us down in the eye test. We are in Waco, Texas. Among all other Texas universities, Waco seems to be the worst location of them all. University of Texas is in Austin, which speaks for itself. Texas A&M is located in College Station, our neighbor down the…
Week three of the college football season saw a lot of shake-ups in the rankings. With Alabama, USC and Georgia Tech all losing this past weekend, three top-15 teams have new homes in the polls. Notre Dame, LSU and UCLA are all nipping at the heels of Baylor for its No. 5 rankings. Here are a couple of notable matchups in week four: No. 3 TCU at TEXAS TECH, 3:30 p.m. FOX Every week, upsets in college football occur. This week, the TCU Horned Frogs might be a victim. While sitting tied at the No. 3 spot in the rankings…
The Baylor Bears’ soccer team finished last weekend with a perfect 2-0 record, extending its winning streak to five games. The Bears’ second victory of the weekend was also Baylor soccer’s 200th win in program history. Both matches were played in Colorado Springs, Colo. The first match saw Baylor take on the Air Force Falcons. The Bears won the contest 2-1 off a pair of second-half goals. In the 49th minute, McKenna Martin netted a goal off a Sarah King assist. King threaded the ball to Martin, who used some moves and agility to battle through the Air Force defenses.…
The Baylor Bears soccer team will look to continue their three game winning streak as they head to Colorado Springs this weekend. The Bears will play a pair of matches during the weekend, first taking on the Air Force Falcons. Air Force will come into the match with a 2-4-0 record in 2015. The Falcons have averaged 11.5 shots per game on the year, scoring only 7 goals this year. While the Falcons have not put up as many shots as the Bears in 2015, both squads come into the contest with a .493 shot on goal percentage. The conservative…
Week three of the 2015 college football season is almost upon us, and interesting matchups are abundant. While the fifth-ranked Baylor Bears have a bye week, a couple of teams could sneak up in the rankings. Here’s a preview of some of week three’s attractive games. No. 14 GEORGIA TECH at No. 8 NOTRE DAME The Yellow Jackets and the Fighting Irish both enter this contest 2-0 and climbing in the polls. Many predicted that GT would be in the race for the ACC title, and they have shown the nation why. Over their first two games, Paul Johnson’s triple…
Dynamic play has been a staple of the Bears offense, averaging at least 571 yards a game since 2011. While Baylor has certainly produced numerous talents over the years, no position has garnered more big names than the recent Baylor wide receivers. The recent dynasty of Baylor wide outs has given rise to Baylor being referred to as WRU, an acronym for Wide Receiver University. This acronym has been used before to bring to light a program’s dominance at a certain position before For Baylor, the title of WRU is something that can certainly apply. A modern dynasty of receivers…
Week 2 of the college football season is in the books and a few shifts have occurred within the polls. Over the weekend, several top 25 teams clashed against each other. Here’s a recap of the key games of college football’s week 2: No. 16 Oklahoma at Tennessee The Sooners came into a hostile environment at Neyland Stadium, with 100,000+ fans supporting the Tennessee Volunteers. The upset minded Volunteers, ranked 23rd at the time, came out firing against the Sooner. After intercepting OU quarterback Baker Mayfield on OU’s first drive, Tennessee scored 17 unanswered points before the Sooners finally kicked…
The Big 12 honored two Baylor Bears with weekly awards on Tuesday after a dominant three-game stretch for the Bears. Senior Bri Campos was awarded offensive player of the week in the conference while Sarah King received the freshman of the week award. The recognition comes as no surprise for the Bears, as they have outscored their last three opponents 17-1. The Bears had scored only four goals in their first five games of 2015 so the offensive explosion is a welcome trend. CAMPOS Individually, Campos earned MVP honors for her performance in last weekend’s tournament hosted by Baylor at…
Baylor soccer join the weekend of success for all Baylor athletics, hosting and winning a tournament consisting of four teams. The Bears (3-4-1) went undefeated in the tournament. Both were shutouts, the first two of the season for Baylor. Baylor’s first played Northern Illinois on Friday. The Huskies came into the game 1-4-0, with Baylor coming in at 1-4-1. The Bears got off to an early start against the Huskies. Freshman Julie James headed home a free kick from senior Katie Daigle in the 13th minute and a corner kick in the 68th minute. After struggling to score in previous…
The Baylor Bears overcame another slow start to beat the Lamar Cardinals 66-31 Saturday night at McLane Stadium. For the second straight game, the Bears were very underwhelming in the opening half. “I think through phases of the game, last weekend and this weekend, we’ve been [dynamically polished]. i think we’ve shown what we are capable of doing, you just got to do it over the long haul,” said head coach Art Briles. Junior receiver Corey Coleman caught six balls for four touchdowns and 182 yards. The four touchdowns broke the school record for scores in a game, previously set…
For the second straight game, the No. 4 Bears got off to a poor start against an unranked team. The Bears lead 35-14 over Lamar University at McLane Stadium. Defensively, the Bears again struggled against a mobile quarterback. Offensively, Baylor could not secure a rhythm all half, with junior quarterback Seth Russell committing three turnovers. Outside contain has been a problem with the Bears’ defense all night. Lamar has rushed the ball 18 times for 95 yards, an average of 5.3 yards per carry. The Cardinals also rushed to the end zone for three scores. Lamar quarterback Carson Earp was…
Coming off 56-21 victory over the SMU Mustangs last week, the No. 4 Baylor Bears will look to collect another win against the Lamar Cardinals Saturday night. The Bears got off to a slow start in Dallas, leading 28-21 at halftime against the same SMU team they shutout 45-0 last season. The Bears’ offense had a disastrous second quarter, gaining just one yard. Baylor stepped it up in the second half, though, scoring 28 points and consistently finding openings for its offensive playmakers. The Bears look to carry that second half momentum against Lamar. “We’re excited about being home, of…
The first week of college football provided us with a taste of the excitement that is sure to come in 2015. Thrilling finishes brought fans to their feet. Electric players flew around the field and intriguing storylines developed throughout the nation. Here are some of the highlights of college football’s opening week. No. 1 OHIO STATE at VIRGINIA TECH The defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes and starting quarterback Cardale Jones continued their dominance Monday night against an upset-minded Virginia Tech squad in Blacksburg, Va. The Hokies were outmatched against the Buckeyes, losing 42-21 after a second half blowout from…
Baylor soccer secured its first win of the season after throttling University of Incarnate Word 7-1 on Sunday. Along with the season’s first win, the Bears drew their first tie of the season on Friday. The Bears’ two-game stretch on the road first saw Sam Houston State host Baylor on Friday. That game went into double-overtime and eventually finished 1-1. The Bears dominated the Bearkats early, taking 15 shots in the first half. However, Sam Houston managed to find the back of the net first. After a free kick, SHSU midfielder Mariah Titus chipped the ball over Baylor junior goalkeeper…
The No. 4 Baylor Bears opened their 2015 season by defeating the upset-minded SMU Mustangs 56-21 Friday night at Gerald J. Ford stadium.With no shortage of offense, the Mustangs gave the Bears a run for their money early. After entering halftime leading 28-21, the Bears ran away from SMU though.Junior quarterback Seth Russell’s full time starting debut went well, completing 15 of 30 passes for 376 yards and five touchdowns. Russell also ran for 59 yards and one rushing touchdown on the night. Although Russell admittedly showed some inconsistency, he also showcased skill that Baylor fans were hoping to see…
The fireworks were flying early in Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Offensive explosion has been the trend during the first half between Baylor and SMU, as the Bears go into halftime with the lead 28-21. The Bears started the game at their usual pace, scoring in just 4 plays and 50 seconds. Junior quarterback Seth Russell found junior receiver Corey Coleman down the sideline for a 42-yard connection on the first play of the game.Junior running back Shock Linwood took 2 carries for 30 yards down SMU territory. culminating in junior running back Devin Chafin punching in a 3-yard touchdown. Things…
Every thousand-mile journey begins with a single step. In the Bears’ case, their journey for another Big 12 title and a berth into the College Football Playoff begins with a 99-mile trip to Dallas. The No. 4 Bears take on the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at 7 p.m. today at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. The lack of so-called “statement games” in the Bears’ schedule weakened the Bears’ case for a playoff bid last season. Baylor seeks a different outcome in 2015. “The only statement we need to make is to win,” Baylor head coach Art Briles said. Tonight’s game marks…
Since 2011, Canadian artist The Weeknd has been a powerhouse in the R&B genre, becoming the face of alternative R&B. With his melancholy beats and the combination of heart wrenching and somberly overly-sexual lyrics, Abel Tesfaye has taken the genre and uprooted it completely, redefining the long-time soulful image of R&B into a dark, grandiose roller coaster. With his second studio album, “Beauty Behind the Madness,” The Weeknd shows that he is ready to take the next step musically as well as personally, transforming himself from a raw, indie R&B artist to a full fledged superstar. However, such a shift…
Baylor cross country dominated the podium of the Bear Invitation Tournament on Tuesday at the H.O.T. Soccer Complex in Waco. Both the men’s and women’s teams placed on the podium on Tuesday. WOMEN The Lady Bears cross country team captured its ninth consecutive Bear Invitational Tournament on Tuesday. The Lady Bears placed three runners in the top eight in the 4,000-meter race. Junior Maggie Montoya captured the individual title with a time 13:24.4. Cat Westenhover Barrett, a former Lady Bear runner who won the Invitational twice herself in 2010 and 2011, ran alongside the collegiate athletes. With Barrett setting a…
Baylor football was ranked No. 4 in the country for the first time in school history by the Associated Press in the preseason poll. Baylor looks to be one of the four teams selected into the College Football Playoff at the end of the regular season for a shot at its first national title. The Bears will have their work cut out for them if they plan to overcome the Big 12 and seperate themselves from the rest of the pack. The defending champion, Ohio State Buckeyes rank as the top team in the nation according to the AP poll,…