Baylor Football Offseason 2015
ODB Rewind: UT
Special teams and defense shine as the offense struggles against the stronghorns.
VIDEO -- Every Seth Russell Snap from 2014
Youtube user "hawkinsjunk" took the time to parse out and collect every single snap Seth Russell took in 2014. You're welcome!
Baylor Kicker Spencer Evans Nails Shirtless 70-yard Field Goal
@HunterHood19 @SportsCenter @MazdaUSA pic.twitter.com/JL7ZsMQ2ba
— Spencer Evans (@spencer_evans11) July 10, 2015
FoxSports.com: QB Seth Russell #4 in best Heisman Trophy bets for 2015
This is based on value, so it's not a ranking of who is most likely to win.
ESPN: 2016 Baylor vs. Cal game in Australia reportedly off
Proposed Baylor-Cal 2016 game in Australia is off, sources told @ESPN
— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) July 3, 2015
I'm on my phone, so forgive the brevity. Even when a dream dies, we take solace knowing that it once lived.
Baylor Ranked 3rd in ESPN's FPI
Baylor now ranks third in ESPN's Peseason Football Power Index, one spot ahead of TCU. Hit the link for the full rankings.
PODCAST: Tepper Hates Everybody
We're back with the second part of our interview with Greg Tepper of Dave Campbell's Texas Football. This is the bulk of our conversation, and you don't want to miss it!
PODCAST: Tepper Doesn't Hate Baylor! (part 1)
Greg Tepper was our guest and graciously joined us for like 90 minutes of discussions. It was a great time. We've cut it into two episodes, and this is the first!
ODB Rewind: ISU
Baylor opens conference play and trounces Iowa State behind Corey Coleman's breakout return from injury.
Baylor Favored in Every Game in 2015 Except TCU
As they do every year, the Golden Nugget released its lines for the 2015-2016 games of the year, and Baylor is well-represented.
SBNation 2015 Big 12 Football Video Preview
Dan Rubenstein and Ryan Nanni check in on the Big 12 Conference in 2015.
Six Future Bears in New ESPN 300 Rankings
The ESPN 300 rankings were updated today, and there are now six Baylor commits that find themselves in the rankings. Patrick Hudson, J.P. Urquidez, Kam Martin, Jared Atkinson, Kenan Ivy, and Denzel Mims all made the ESPN rankings. Also listed as 4-star recruits in ESPN's latest recruiting update are QB commit Zach Smith and DT Bravvion Roy. Both have an 80 rating, which is the same as Mims, meaning they likely sit just outside the ESPN 300.
ODB Rewind: Buffalo
Bryce Petty is back in action and Baylor "survives" the Buffalo blackout.
ESPN Spotlights Baylor QB Seth Russell
I'm looking forward to having new pictures of him in the database this fall.
Wednesday Poll: To Australia or Not to Australia
With rumors now swirling rampantly that Baylor is trying to put together a 2016 football game in Australia against an as-yet undetermined Pac 12 foe, it's time to take the pulse of Baylor Nation on the subject.
Cannon, Drango make SportingNews' First Team All-Americans
And another (Oakman) on the Second Team Defense.
Baylor Taking the Greatest Show on Turf 2.0 International?
#Baylor AD Ian McCaw on @1660ESPN confirms a proposal has been made for BU Football to play an international game in near future. #SicEm
— Craig Smoak (@CraigSmoak) June 16, 2015
If you're a member at Baylor's 247Sports site, you knew this already. Let's just say you might have reason to listen to some Men at Work if this goes through.
ODB Rewind: Northwestern State
Seth Russell's first career start and KD Cannon establishes himself as a potent downfield threat.
Baylor TE LaQuan McGowan throws out first pitch at Rangers game
Baylor's LaQuan McGowan can do it all. https://t.co/llgfmiJWnB
— Anthony Andro (@aandro) June 12, 2015
It's a bit choppy due to the wind, but the big lefty put it up there from the mound like a champ.
Baylor, TCU put 5 Players Each on Athlon's Preseason All-Big 12 First Team
We have 15 players on the various teams, all-told, including Seth Russell as the #3 QB.
Corey Coleman Tops NFL.com's "Most Freakish" List for CFB
As much as I love that, I don't see how you have this list without Oakman.
ODB Rewind: SMU
The Bears kickoff the 2014 season in dominant fashion against Southern Methodist.
Baylor Football 2015: Better, Worse, or About the Same?
The fine folks at saturdayedge.com asked us to write up a post-spring look at the upcoming Baylor football season. It promises to be an exciting second year in McLane Stadium as the Bears go for a Big 12 three-peat and possibly more. While you're there, be sure to check out each of the other team previews to get you set for the upcoming college football season.
ESPN: KD Cannon Best #9 in CFB
Three other Baylor players made the list, meaning Baylor had the third-most players on the list. Shawn Oakman also got honorable mention for #2. Check out the link for the other three that made the list, as well as the breakdown by school.
DE Sam Ukwuachu is "expected" to return for 2015
The strongest unit on Baylor's defense could get even stronger.
NFL.com ranks Briles, Patterson #3 and 4 in all of CFB
Meyer, Saban, BRILES ... Take a gander at that, recruits.
Baylor-TCU #1 on NFL.com's Top 100 Games of 2015
Forgot to post this last week.
ESPN Broadcasting Baylor-TCU on Friday, November 27 at 6:30
Oh, and other games are listed, as well.
Phil Steele's Preseason All-Big 12 Teams Loaded With Bears
Also, Shawn Oakman gets the nod as a preseason First Team All-American. I like that Seth Russell gets Second Team All-Big 12 with one start under his belt. That's #respect.
Baylor's Full New Gunmetal Gray Uniform
#YB #B2B #LetsEat pic.twitter.com/zjOqrRl3rI
— Coach Art Briles (@CoachArtBriles) May 29, 2015
Courtesy of Mr. Briles himself.
Baylor's Plan to Toughen its Non-Conference Schedule
Full story on Baylor's scheduling 180. It officially plans to toughen up. Bears AD Ian McCaw explains why: http://t.co/tq1aUcAspF
— David Ubben (@davidubben) May 29, 2015
Got some quotes from Ian in there.
Baylor Looking to Upgrade FB Schedules Before 2020
Today's Interesting News comes courtesy of Baylor AD Ian McCaw, who told reporters that Baylor is in the process of upgrading our 2016-2020 non-conference football schedules.