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Even though Hardy has historically been a successful football player, the Cowboys should not have added him to the roster. By signing him, the Cowboys sent a very clear message: If we can make money off of you, we’re not worried about the threat you pose to society.

Many people, Seahawks and non-Seahawks fans alike, expressed their support for Lynch’s actions, stating that he shouldn’t have to speak to the media if he doesn’t want to. Many even buy into Lynch’s statements that he has some sort of social anxiety disorder and is too shy to speak to the media. This is all nonsense.

No. 10 Baylor used a record-setting attack from its second-string offense to demolish Northwestern State 70-6 at McLane Stadium.

With the success of head coach Art Briles and No. 10 Baylor over the past few years, ticket sales have increased dramatically, because of both fans and students. Over 8,500 students claimed their tickets to Aug. 31’s football game against SMU in less than one hour last Sunday. Many students experienced server issues, and in turn, were unable to reserve seats for the first game in McLane Stadium.

Only months after winning their first ever Big 12 Championship, Baylor was represented well in the 2014 NFL Draft. In all, five Baylor players were selected, pushing Baylor’s draft totals since 2011 to 14 players drafted, the most in the state of Texas over that span.

Expectations abound for Baylor football after unexpectedly beating the odds to win the 2013 Big 12 Championship in the final game at Floyd Casey Stadium, the first Big 12 Championship in program history. For the first time in recent memory, Baylor has the target on its back.