Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series. Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season. We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. … [Read more...] about #25 Baylor Bears: College Basketball 111 in 111
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#41 Baylor Bears: College Football 77 in 77
For the Baylor Bears, the RG3 party is over now. All the fun refreshments have been served, and now the check has come due. Time to pay up with going back to mediocrity. Well, they could be a little better than mediocre, but this won't be anything like the excitement of last season. Very few schools ever experience a Heisman trophy winner and #2 pick in the NFL Draft storybook … [Read more...] about #41 Baylor Bears: College Football 77 in 77
Did Baylor’s Quincy Miller make a mistake by entering NBA Draft?
After initially announcing his intention to return to Baylor for his sophomore season, Quincy Miller had a change of heart and declared for the 2012 NBA Draft. "At first, I was listening to everybody else's opinion instead my own," Miller admitted at the NBA Draft Combine. "Ever since I was younger, I just wanted to play in the NBA so I was like I might as well go follow my … [Read more...] about Did Baylor’s Quincy Miller make a mistake by entering NBA Draft?
Baylor’s Perry Jones leaving for NBA Draft, opens door for Isaiah Austin
Length, size, athleticism, and versatility. Those attributes have been staples of Baylor's frontcourt for the past few seasons. Even though the Bears lose Perry Jones who declared for the NBA Draft on Monday, that tradition of size inside will continue with McDonald's All-American Isaiah Austin arriving in Waco next season. … [Read more...] about Baylor’s Perry Jones leaving for NBA Draft, opens door for Isaiah Austin
Northwestern Routs MVSU, Stays Undefeated; Ready for #7 Baylor
In two days we'll really know what we have, or don't have with Northwestern college basketball. Yes, they're undefeated right now, and they won the Charleston Classic. But they still haven't played anyone. The road win at Georgia Tech was nice, but the Yellow Jackets are down this year. Much like the rest of the ACC. But it won't be long until the moment of truth … [Read more...] about Northwestern Routs MVSU, Stays Undefeated; Ready for #7 Baylor
Baylor QB Robert Griffin III: Darkhorse Heisman Candidate
The Heisman discussion these days seems to comes down to Stanford's Andrew Luck versus Alabama's Trent Richardson. Other candidates on the outside looking in are USC's Matt Barkley, Houston's Case Keenum, the stats monster, and Montee Ball and Russell Wilson of the Wisconsin Badgers. But what about Robert Griffin III from Baylor? I think the dual-threat QB deserves much more … [Read more...] about Baylor QB Robert Griffin III: Darkhorse Heisman Candidate
#7 Baylor Bears: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #7 Baylor Bears: College Basketball 111 in 111
College Football 77 in 77: #43 Baylor Bears
I was lucky enough to cover two college football bowl games last year in the lone star state. One of which was the Baylor Bears who got throttled by alma mater, the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Texas Bowl. The home field advantage wasn't enough as the Baylor Bears were dominated 38-14. But that game could have been much closer than it seems; at least for the first two … [Read more...] about College Football 77 in 77: #43 Baylor Bears
LaceDarius Dunn Tries to Start Baylor Bears NBA Tradition
When I was covering college football's Texas Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Baylor Bears, a fellow media member turned to me, after hearing "Whitney Merciles" and Corey Liuget (pronounced "legit") turned and said to me "wow, these names your team has." I said, I feel the same way about your college basketball team: Tweety Carter, Stargell Love, Quincy Acy, … [Read more...] about LaceDarius Dunn Tries to Start Baylor Bears NBA Tradition
Texas Forever! Illini vs. Baylor: Brutally Honest Bowl Game Preview
Like they say in Dillon, deep in the heart of Texas, "Clear Eyes. Full Hearts. CAN'T LOSE!" Yes, the Illinois Fighting Illini best adopt the philosophy of fictional football Coach Erik Taylor and his East Dillon Lions in the dramatic television series "Friday Night Lights." The Illini have their work cut out for them, only 1.5 point underdogs, but they're playing in enemy … [Read more...] about Texas Forever! Illini vs. Baylor: Brutally Honest Bowl Game Preview