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Art Briles

Scouting Baylor

Do not fling teh bowie knife at meh!
A few quick thoughts on what to look for from Baylor before heading into the weekend.
I’ll also explain why I think we won’t cover the 28 point spread.
Baylor on Offense:
Freshman QB Robert Griffin is a sublime talent and the focus of Baylor’s offense. They have good to […]

Here come the Tacklin’ Baptists

Raise your hand if you’ve seen more than a quarter of Baylor football this season. Yeah, me neither. Hopefully some of our NCAA fantasy football geeks who have been paying closer attention can fill us in, since other than Art Briles and Robert Griffin I’m hard pressed to name anyone on the squad. I think […]

Big 12 Football Wrap Up

The Wrap saw some great games and several more that were unlikely to make the cut for oral tradition around campfires.
Kansas - 34
South Florida - 37
I picked South Florida to win a close one in a game dominated by both QBs. I also said that despite USF winning, KU would cover the 3.5 […]

Around the state and conference

Kirby Freeman’s career at Baylor came to an end last night after one quarter of football. Freshman Robert Griffin is the present and future of Baylor football. Unfortunately, his immediate future is only going to lead to a single win over Northwestern State. Wait ’till next year, Baylor. Left tackle Jason Smith is a player […]

Letters from Camp Big XII

Here are some news and notes from around Big 12 camps. For more detailed analysis of each team, please review our State of the Union pieces.
Injuries
The injury bug is showing up all over camps.
Knock on wood as Austin has been spared the loss of any starters. Back-up tight ends Josh Marshall’s […]

2008 Baylor Football Preview - State Of The Union

For a historical perspective of the Baylor Program, please consult Huckleberry’s Chart Of Many Things.

Best Team

Year
Record
Season Rank
All-Time Rank

1956
9-2
7 (6%)
792 (7%)

Finishes

#1
Top 5
Top 10
Top 25

0
0
3
23

Average Season Ranking

Last 4
Last 10
Last 25
All-Time

73 (61%)
84.8 (73%)
62.8 (56%)
49.1 (46%)

Worst Team

Year
Record
Season Rank
All-Time Rank

1907
1-3-1
68 (91%)
11349 (93%)

Worst Team (Last 25 Years)

Year
Record
Season Rank
All-Time Rank

1999
1-10
106 (93%)
11219 (96%)

I was on the money in last year’s preview. Baylor […]

Irreligious Thorax Attack Mars Baylor Presser

Taken from the Waco Light And Daily Shopper.
I’ll also paste the story as it is a paysite:
A disturbance initiated by a Baylor football player Monday left prominent Waco officials puzzled after the young man disrupted Baylor Bear media day at the International House of Pancakes at 4019 South I-35. The young […]

More Big 12 coaching moves

Oklahoma State offensive coordinator Larry Fedora is expected to be named the head coach at Southern Miss as early as today. ESPN is reporting it with the usual ’source close to the situation.’
Fedora is a good coach. Of children!
Baylor coach Art Briles hired Penn State safeties coach Brian Norwood as his new defensive coordinator. They […]

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  • Buzzard Lips: Rollo... I just don't understand our running game. We can blame it on execution...
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