Aranda says he's conveyed to Mack Rhoades and the Baylor administration this is where he wants to be. He said he hopes to be at Baylor a very long time. He says Baylor represents to him there's things bigger than football. He says it pushes him to be a better person.
Definitely a big oversight for me to pick North Carolina over Kentucky in this week's poll. I understand the passion of Kentucky fans. Please don't hate me as much as Laettner. Merry Christmas y'all.
Hey everybody, I'm retiring in a couple of weeks after 44 years in the newspaper business. This is my farewell column. Thanks for reading all these years.
Baylor QB Blake Shapen pleaded for fans to attend K-State game: "We need to have as many fans as we can get out to the game. It's going to be a night game, it’s going to be a big game. And we need everyone there."
Big hand for Jalen Pitre as seniors are announced during pregame introductions. Pitre was the only 2017 Baylor commitment who stayed after Art Briles was fired.
Born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Flo Thamba will see his family for the first time in many years for Saturday's Senior Day vs. Iowa State. His sister, Emma, is already in Waco to see her brother for the first time in 10 years.
I voted for Scott Drew for AP national coach of the year. Anthony Grant did a great job coaching Dayton, but Baylor played a much tougher schedule and had more impressive wins.
Baylor assistant coach Alvin Brooks III says head coach Scott Drew should be a Hall of Fame coach with the rebuilding job he's done since 2003 to reach Final Four.
Texas Tech coach Chris Beard impressed by Baylor's combination of returning players and coaching. He says Scott Drew is one of the best coaches in the nation and probably doesn't get the credit he deserves.
Dave Aranda says he believes there's a good chance Gerry Bohanon will play in the Sugar Bowl since it's a few weeks away and he has made good progress from his hamstring injury.
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy says Baylor was a good team to start the season, and now they're a great team. He said Bears deserve to be in the top 10.
Aranda says the players Baylor signed today fit into his program and the university. He said there was a celebration this morning with the players who signed.
Don't worry about Mark Vital being fit for his fifth season at Baylor: “I’ve been running and doing 500 squats and 500 pushups. I’ve been pushing a car with my cousin steering. Honestly, I think I’m in better shape than I was during the season.”
Just saw Freddie Gillespie on the concourse headed for his seat at Lucas Oil Stadium. He wondered if I could get him a black market media credential. Still has a great sense of humor.
Baylor men's basketball still No. 2 in AP poll. Gonzaga 61 first-place votes, BU 3. I voted Bears No. 1 after voting Gonzaga first last few weeks. In last 3 games, BU beat No. 10 Texas Tech, No. 15 Kansas and Oklahoma State receiving Top 25 votes. 5 of 7 Big 12 wins on road.
Baylor takes more commanding lead in AP men's basketball poll with 44 first place votes to Gonzaga's 19. First time ever Bears have been No. 1 two straight weeks.
Freshman Keyonte George says he hasn't decided if he'll turn pro yet but says he's thankful for his time at Baylor and is glad he made the decision to join the program.
Not only is Clay Johnston one of the best players on the team he's a great person. One of my favorite interviews ever covering Baylor. Sad to see college career end with knee injury.
Baylor coach Dave Aranda says he didn't feel a sense of relief that the NCAA penalties weren't harsher. He said his thoughts were with the sexual assault survivors.
Wouldn't be shocked if Baylor ends up in Sugar Bowl for the second time in 3 years. Win over OSU gets them there. OSU good shot to reach CFP with win over Baylor, which would still send Bears to Sugar.
The Trib begins series on longtime Baylor assistant coaches with Jerome Tang, who has been instrumental in building the Bears' men's basketball program.
Baylor will be without 47 players, coaches, staff members and other personnel today against OSU. Baylor shut down its football facility due to COVID-19 on Thursday. But the game will be on at 2:30 p.m.
Another remarkable game for Lauren Cox. Reminds me of Bill Walton in his prime: versatile post who can shoot, great passer, shot blocker and rebounder. Makes all her teammates better.
Scott Drew jumped on fifth-year senior Mark Vital's back after winning Big 12 title. "He's the only guy who's been in this program longer than me," Drew joked.
Former Baylor players Ish Wainright, Isaiah Austin, Tweety Carter and Quincy Miller will play for Heartfire in The Basketball Tournament beginning July 4 in Columbus, Ohio. The team is coached by Homer Drew, BU coach Scott Drew's father.
Matthew Mayer says there's a 98 percent chance he'll leave Baylor after this season. Flo Thamba says he'll discuss with family before making decision. Seniors have extra year since 2020-21 season didn't count against eligibility due to COVID.
NaLyssa Smith leaves game to a standing ovation with 49.9 seconds left after scoring career-high 35 points with 12 rebounds. Baylor wins 82-57 to clinch outright Big 12 title.
Aranda says Gerry Bohanon is day to day, getting treatment for pulled hamstring. He says no one will work harder to get ready. Aranda says he would bet on Gerry returning Saturday.
Jairon McVea says he's received a lot of love from Baylor fans since making game-winning tackle in Big 12 championship game. He says he's also gotten some NIL interest.
BU athletic director Mack Rhoades says that canceling the NCAA tournaments was the prudent decision. But he still feels bad for Kim Mulkey and Scott Drew that they won't have the chance to win national championships.
Baylor AD Mack Rhoades says he's thrilled Matt Rhule is staying at Baylor. He says Rhule has done a tremendous job building a foundation and positioning the program for more success in the future.