Running the Line is one of the most celebrated Baylor traditions for freshmen and new transfer students. The 50-year-old tradition, though, faces new students with challenges like dehydration, heat exhaustion and dog-piling over their fellow classmates.
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The Baylor Line originated in 1970, with generations of Baylor freshmen after them immortalizing their names on the same golden line, according to BaylorProud. The Baylor Chamber of Commerce helps keep this tradition alive.
At some point, college basketball needs to do a better job protecting its athletes. While the student experience is important, it has the potential to cause serious damage. Simply adding more security around student sections won’t stop a swarm.
The Baylor football program has unintentionally created a culture that breeds apathy.
Next time you or your friends try to use the “I don’t like sports” excuse, keep in mind that football games are just as much a social event as they are an athletic one. They’re about green and gold outfits and cowboy boots, tailgates in Touchdown Alley and the communal walk across the bridge, constant Sic ‘ems and the Baylor Line.
So, was it unbearably hot? Absolutely. Did I wait for three hours? You bet. Was it worth it? Without a doubt. The Baylor Line is not just about running to hype up the football team; it’s about camaraderie, tradition and the unforgettable memories and friends you make along the way.
As this new school year begins, let us never forget why the students before us picked the historic colors of green and gold that represent our beloved university. Baylor is built on the foundations of tradition, family and Christ, and it is known for its wonderful green and gold. Let us continue to fight for our gold.
Students on campus shared their thoughts on Baylor football’s regretful loss to Texas State over the weekend.
The Baylor Line has been a major Baylor tradition for over 50 years. Starting in 1970, the Line was created as a short-term solution to get fans interested in the football program coming off a 0-10 season the year prior. Since the mid ’90s, the tradition has morphed into something much larger than anyone could have imagined.
College football’s obsession with the almighty dollar is severing the best part of the sport.
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As the dust has settled on Brittney Griner’s return to the states, here’s a look as to what her presence was like on Baylor’s campus nearly a decade ago.
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Members of the Baylor Alumni Association can expect to see the Baylor Line get back on the production horse sometime this spring.
The Baylor Line is the core of Baylor spirit and is an organization composed entirely of new students.
The Line, established in 1970, represents the commitment of the entire Baylor Nation to support and cheer on the Bears.
This Thursday, the Baylor football team will play in one of the biggest football games in the history of Floyd Casey Stadium.
Many school traditions start freshman year at Baylor, such as Line Camp, Welcome Week, learning the stories of the Immortal Ten and running the Baylor Line with a line jersey and slime cap. Some traditions, however, start long before students even think about applying to college. Some Baylor students are born into Baylor families.
In the recent past, the green and gold of Baylor fans seemed to be adequately matched with the colors of the opposing team.
