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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.
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Baylor fans were chanting S-E-C at end of game to send Texas off.
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Dave Aranda Big 12 coach of year and Jalen Pitre defensive player of year by AP.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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Aranda says McGuire took the time to go around to the Baylor coaching staff to say goodbye this morning.
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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.
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Baylor coach Dave Aranda says he doesn't expect any players to miss the Sugar Bowl due to COVID issues.
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The Big 12 says Charlie Brewer will not be suspended for first half of TCU game after being disqualified in second half against Iowa State.
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Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua gets standing ovation as he sits behind Baylor bench.
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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.
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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.
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Baylor safety Jalen Pitre named first-team AP All-American, tackle Connor Galvin third-team.
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Baylor picked first in Big 12 football media poll for the first time. Oklahoma had been picked first previous six years.
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Davion Mitchell, MaCio Teague and Jared Butler back at Baylor for photos with fans across from McLane Stadium.
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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.
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Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby says what Matt Rhule has done at Baylor is truly extraordinary.
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Dave Aranda says Gerry Bohanon's heart is on fire to start at quarterback in the Sugar Bowl.
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Spencer Sanders has thrown 10 interceptions this season, Baylor has five of them.
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Scott Drew says Sochan sprained ankle and is day to day.
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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.
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Trestan Ebner says Baylor is looking forward to redeeming itself in the Sugar Bowl after losing to Georgia two years ago.
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Baylor coach Matt Rhule at first Sugar Bowl press conference says Charlie Brewer is back at practice and has been cleared to play in game.
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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.
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Amazing how many former Baylor players and coaches back for national championship celebration.
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Scott Drew says he'll remember his team's toughness, the way they overcame injuries.
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Scott Drew says Baylor's defense did a tremendous job of locking down Villanova and was fired up by the Ferrell Center crowd.
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Rhule says Charlie Brewer was taken out of game for precautionary measures. He was celebrating in the locker room with the team after the game.
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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.
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Baylor OC Jeff Grimes says Gerry Bohanon is at or near full speed and looking forward to playing in the Sugar Bowl.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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Baylor No. 2 in AP men's basketball poll following road wins over Kansas and Texas Tech. Gonzaga No. 1. But Baylor got more first-place votes 31-30.
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Baylor football planning to return to practice this afternoon in anticipation of playing Texas in Austin Saturday.
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Baylor NG Bravvion Roy drafted in sixth round by the Carolina Panthers. Will reunite with former Baylor coach Matt Rhule.
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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.
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Baylor AD Mack Rhoades presents Scott Drew with basketball for 400th career win set at Oregon on Dec. 18.
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Aranda says he wants to keep Joey McGuire on staff. The have been having talks.
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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.
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Terrel Bernard says Baylor has been able to rebound from losing seasons to great seasons because of the character and bond of the team.
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Baylor assistant coach Jerome Tang with a heartfelt prayer before game with the unity of the people in this country in mind.
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Scott Drew says North Carolina's Brady Manek can hide behind his beard but they know who he is. He previously starred at Oklahoma.
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Baylor's Scott Drew deserves national coach of year consideration:
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Davion Mitchell says the Bears want to win the national championship for Coach Drew because he's built the program for the last 18 years.
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Taking tour of Baylor's new Foster Pavilion. Will be a big homecourt advantage with seats close to the court.
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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.
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Houston Texans pick Baylor safety Jalen Pitre in second round with 37th overall pick. First Baylor player chosen.
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MCC wins first NJCAA World Series since 1983 with a 7-3 win over Central Arizona.
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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.
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Baylor women's basketball coach Nicki Collen says she wasn't hired to be Kim Mulkey Jr. She says she was hired to do it her way.
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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.
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The Trib begins series on longtime Baylor assistant coaches with Jerome Tang, who has been instrumental in building the Bears' men's basketball program.
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Baylor down to 1 2017 commitment after Clear Creek CB Noah Daniels decommitted Sunday morning.
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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.
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Aranda feels good about QB Kyron Drones' readiness and has a plan for him if needed in the Sugar Bowl.
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Baylor women and Texas Tech men playing for national championships. Banner year for Big 12 basketball.
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Baylor QB Charlie Brewer has passed concussion protocol and is cleared to play vs. OSU.
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LJ Cryer warming up and expected to play for Bears after missing last 5 games with foot injury, according to Baylor radio broadcast.
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Fantastic crowd at the Ferrell Center for Baylor-Villanova.
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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.
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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.
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10,628 fans tonight is a Ferrell Center men's basketball record.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Baylor football has scheduled Oregon at McLane Stadium in 2027 followed by game in Eugene in 2028.
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Aranda says RB Craig "Sqwirl" Williams is ready to go for opener. He's dealt with knee issues.
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Baylor's Jared Butler named Big 12 men's athlete of the year. Oklahoma gymnast Anastasia Webb wins Big 12 women's athlete of the year.
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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.
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Couldn't be happier for Lorena coach Ray Biles winning state title. Great coach, even better person.
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Jared Butler Big 12 player of year and Scott Drew coach of year on AP team.
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No positive COVID-19 cases for Baylor football today for first time this season.
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Jared Butler says it hasn't sunk in yet that the Bears are playing for the national championship on Monday, but he expects it will sink in soon.
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Baylor coach Dave Aranda says former Midway star Jaxon Player has been one of the best defensive linemen on the team this spring.
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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.
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No Texas school has ever won the Big 12 men's tournament starting Wednesday in Kansas City. Drew and Bears would like to be the first.
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Dave Aranda says he hopes Josh Fleeks will bring versatility to RB position like Trestan Ebner did.
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Former Baylor board chairman Gale Galloway: Art Briles is one of the finest men I've known. He certainly deserves to be reinstated.
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Aranda says senior QB Charlie Brewer is Baylor's leader. But he likes the progress Jacob Zeno is making.
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Baylor football player Obim Okeke has joined the Baylor basketball team. He's listed as a 6-0, 225-pound guard.
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Oklahoma No. 4 in College Football Playoff. Baylor will be headed to the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1.
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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.
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Confirmed earlier reports that Baylor assistant Joey McGuire has agreed to stay under new head coach Dave Aranda.
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Davion Mitchell still wearing jersey from national championship game. He says: I'm not washing it. I'm never going to wash it.
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Jeff Grimes says the Baylor offense couldn't do without RB Abram Smith's toughness.
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Baylor tennis rallies to beat Stanford, 4-3, to advance to Elite 8 in Champaign, Ill.
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Baylor rallies from 12-point second half deficit to take 75-68 win over OSU for 14th straight win. First 5-0 Big 12 start since 1998 for Bears.
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Jared Butler says the COVID-19 lockdown hurt the Bears more than he thought. But he's thrilled they could overcome it to win Big 12 title.
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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.
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