At the midway point of the season, writers read the room.
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As much as fans need something to cheer for, the team needs something to fight for
The Baylor Lariat’s sports staff makes their picks ahead of Tuesday’s Wild Card Series.
Baylor football appears to have two main problems: it can’t start games, and it can’t finish games.
It’s same old, same old for the Bears, whose slow starts continue to make opponents look like world-beaters.
Baylor’s spectacular special teams showing whittled away by mistakes in overtime loss to Colorado.
Our love for athletics was never just about the game – it was about the people, places and moments that ground us into a greater story.
We all know and love the revenue sports like football and basketball, but pickleball has become a popular sport to play, especially among college students. It’s easy to learn and great to play with friends, and it doesn’t require God-given talent or athleticism in order to perform at a high level.
In the 2023 season, Major League Baseball officials added the pitch clock to aid the speed of the game. After the season and now into 2024, I’ve seen that the pitch clock has been very useful and has accelerated the pace of the game.
Professional wrestling has seemed to be a taboo word to say in front of people for a couple of years.…
With Kentucky being one of the few jobs he might have considered over Baylor, his decision to stay here is clearly impactful. With two opportunities to leave the coaching job and take on roles at either Louisville or Kentucky, I think it’s almost safe to say that Drew is here to stay for the long run.
Following a national championship in 2020-21, three straight Baylor men’s basketball seasons have concluded with an underwhelming second-round exit. Whether it be injury-riddled seasons or unthinkably slow starts, each season has found a different way to leave a lasting mark. However, the 2023-24 season will mostly be looked back on fondly due to those close bonds on the team.
Baylor basketball has been a threat all season, and heading into March Madness, it’ll continue to be one. Once it passes the first weekend, both teams will be ready to make it deep into the tournament.
After the NCAA NIL Rule was passed in June 2021, there were talks of the NCAA Football franchise finally returning to gaming platforms now that students could benefit financially from their inclusion in the game. With over a decade of waiting, fans can finally look forward to the official release of NCAA 2025 this summer.
Griner will make her first return to Waco at 3 p.m. on Sunday for No. 21 Baylor women’s basketball’s conference game against Texas Tech in the Foster Pavilion.
Here are some of the Lariat Sports Desk’s predictions for the rematch between the San Francisco 49ers and the defending champions, the Kansas City Chiefs.
As we’ve seen, the Big 12 may very well be the best conference in the country — but who will take the crown?
The most exciting news for the Big 12 in recent years has been the addition of new teams to the conference. Despite the loss of Texas and Oklahoma, a massive introduction of eight other teams makes up for it. However, the question is, how has conference realignment affected Big 12 sports, big and small?
Super Bowl 58 is quickly approaching with the AFC and NFC championship games being set. The Kansas City Chiefs are going against the dominant Baltimore Ravens, while the underdog Detroit Lions are battling the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Here are our predictions of what will go down during championship weekend.
Looking at the games played so far this year, head coach Nicki Collen and the No. 12-ranked Bears have been a dominant force. On both sides of the ball, the Bears have been able to outperform their competition in nearly all statistical categories.
The Foster Pavilion has officially opened, and the energy from fans in the new arena has been electric. The Baylor Bear Pit, which consists of cheering students, has been at the forefront of it all for both the men’s and women’s basketball programs.
The Bears have reportedly reached out to several signal-callers in the transfer portal.
The Horned Frogs beat the Bears for the eighth time in nine seasons.
The Bears’ upset of No. 4 Utah signals a return to the program’s Big-12-championship-winning ways.
Slow starts are nothing new, as the squad’s success early in offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes’ tenure potentially masked the inherent offensive flaws. But now, with the worst first-half offense (119th in FBS) and defense (124th in FBS) in the Big 12, the hazard lights illuminate Baylor’s hapless rhythm.
No. 20 Baylor men’s basketball trailed Auburn by nine points at halftime on Tuesday. Then, the Bears — and their 11-man rotation — turned on the jets.
Don’t let the aroma of Thanksgiving dinner distract you: Bowl season is near.
After weeks of anticipation and nail-biting battles on the gridiron, the College Football Playoff Committee named its first Top 25 rankings of the year, including No. 1 Ohio State, No. 2 Georgia, No. 3 Michigan and No. 4 Florida State for the top four.
While it’s still early on, did the committee get it right? Here are the reactions from three members of the Baylor Lariat.
Let me preface what’s to come with a statement I truly believe – Dave Aranda is an elite defensive coordinator with a great knowledge of the game and has the makings of a successful head coach. With that said, I don’t think he resembles a ‘successful’ head coach in the modern collegiate game.
The Baylor Lariat Sports Desk reacts to Baylor men’s basketball being ranked No. 20 in Monday’s Preseason AP Top 25 Poll.