Please Bear With Me

Please Bear with Me is back after a few weeks off to cover all the news surrounding the Baylor Bears. Coaching switch ups, decommits, commits, transfer portal news, and of course a preview of the Air Force game are all on the table this episode.

Travis begins the episode congratulating the Bears who were awarded All Big 12 Team honors. Dillon Doyle was the story of this year's honorees making both the 2nd team defensive and offensive teams. Congratulations Dillon! Then Travis will talk about the release of Defensive Coordinator Ron Roberts and Safeties/Special Teams coach Ronnie Wheat. He'll discuss who's at the top of his list to replace Coach Roberts.

Then Bears Illustrated recruiting analyst Jordan Scruggs joins Please Bear with Me. He'll discuss the recent interest from Oregon in Austin Novasod and the decommitments from the Bear's recruiting class. Jordan will react to the transfer portal news and is sure Baylor will lose a few more following the bowl game. Baylor did pick up 2 transfer portal commits in OL Campbell Barrington from BYU and Jerrell Boykins DT from Hutchinson Community College.

Jordan will end with his thoughts on the changing landscape of NIL, recruiting, and the transfer portal. He gives his take on if recruiting classes will lose importance and value moving forward with the transfer portal.

Finally, Travis gets you ready for the Bears final matchup of the season vs Air Force. Air Force has a stout defense and the staple of their offense is the triple option which has shown the ability to give other team's fits. It'll be important for Baylor to play physical and do their 1/11th on defense, but it might be just what the Bears need heading into next season.

It's going to be a freezing day in Fort Worth so bundle up and Sic em Bears! 

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Baylor was unable to snag a signature win in Austin last weekend as the Longhorns used the rushing attack to close out the game 38-27. Despite winning the time of possession, turnover battle, and having a defensive score the Bears were unable to score any offensive points in the 2nd half and lost.

Andrew Miner joins Please Bear with Me to wrap up the regular season. First we'll discuss the recent hirings of Matt Rhule to Nebraska and Luke Fickell to Wisconsin and how we think each coach will do at their new Universities. Then the guys will break down the loss to the Longhorns and what the issues were in the 2nd half for the Bears.

Next Andrew and Travis will take a look back on the season and discuss what went right and what went wrong. Andrew has no concerns with the defense heading into next year even though it was Aranda's lowest ranked defense in regards to SP+ rankings in 10 years. They'll discuss what positions the Bears should add via the transfer portal and who will be QB1 for next season.

Finally the two wrap up by comparing their Big 12 picks preseason and what actually happened (Hint: It wasn't pretty). Then they'll give their takes on the College Football Playoff and what the conference championship games mean this weekend. Could every top 4 team lose this weekend and still make the Playoff? Travis seems to think so.

Bear with us this week to recap the regular season!

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Baylor had every opportunity to play spoiler to TCU's season, but fell short as TCU hit a FG as time expired to go on to win 29-28. Baylor heads to Austin this week for maybe the final time (at least for awhile) to face the Texas Longhorns. Texas needs to win to keep their Big 12 title hopes alive, but will count on Kansas to knock off Kansas State in order for that to happen.

Scotty Swingler joins Please Bear with Me this week to discuss the gut-wrenching loss to TCU. The guys will run through the final few drives of the game and why Baylor's offense wasn't able to secure 1 first down to secure the win. The Bears played well enough to win on defense holding TCU well below their season scoring average, but Baylor was unable to play complimentary football.

Scotty and Travis then give their thoughts on the play of Blake Shapen and the offense behind Jeff Grimes. It will be interesting to see where the Bears go from here on offense.

Finally, we wrap up with a preview of the matchup vs the Texas Longhorns and why Scotty still isn't sold on this Texas team. Travis talks his Bear Necessities and Scotty adds it will be crucial to keep Bijan Robinson in check. Both think the Bears have the ability to escape Austin with a win.

Baylor wraps up it's regular season on Black Friday and hopes to ride off into the sunset on a high note. Please Bear with Me wishes you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving, and if you sneak off to listen while the family is in town don't worry.... our lips are sealed!

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It was a rough night in Waco for the Baylor Bears as they were unable to score a touchdown in a 31-3 beating by the Kansas State Wildcats. It was an incredible turnout in a blackout themed game for the fans, but the team wasn't able to rise to the occasion.

Travis rides solo this week and he kicks off the episode with a short, yes short, recap of the Kansas State game. He doesn't mince words as he quickly admits the Bears were flat out embarrassed at home. Travis was disappointed in the defensive gameplan to keep coming with the corner blitz and the inability to stop Deuce Vaughn. Offensively, the Bears weren't able to score a TD and ended the game with only 23 rushes, 7 of which were from Blake Shapen.

Travis then answers a few fan questions with one revolving around choosing Shapen as Baylor's starting QB this year. He answers if he thinks it was a mistake or not to ride with Blake Shapen this year and lays out the reasons behind it. Has Shapen hit his ceiling and is it time to see what we have in Drones?

Finally, Travis turns his attention to the matchup vs the undefeated TCU Horned Frogs as they visit Waco on Saturday. TCU will be the best offense the Bears have faced all year and one of the most explosive offenses in the country that has 13 TD's of over 50 yards. Baylor will have to find a way to limit Quentin Johnston and Kendre Miller as they both can score any time they touch the ball. Travis wraps up with his "Bear Necessities" and of course a game prediction.

Bear with us this week and get ready for a massive rivalry game vs TCU. It's always an exciting game when these two teams face each other and regardless of each other's records it seems to always be a close game. Baylor has a chance to avenge its loss to TCU last year that likely kept them out of the College Football Playoff and return the favor. We'll find out if they can on Saturday!

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Baylor is bowl eligible after a hard fought 38-35 win in Norman against the Sooners. The Bears have now won back-to-back road games and back-to-back games vs Oklahoma. Only 3 times has a team to beat OU in back-to-back years since 2010 and Baylor has now done it twice.

Former Baylor OL Blake Blackmar of Blackmar BBQ returns to Please Bear with Me in the midst of Baylor's ongoing title defense. Travis opens the show discussing the 4 teams still in the running for the Big 12 Championship and what Baylor must do to make it to Arlington. Baylor controls its own destiny, but will have to win out against the 3 toughest Big 12 opponents remaining.

Then Blake and Travis break down the win vs OU. Blake tells us what it's like to travel to Norman and the experiences he's had in the visiting locker room. Bottom line is it really stunk. The OL is rolling right now and Blake explains what Khalil Keith has brought to this team and the OL. The Bears are 3-0 since Keith's return.

Finally the guys will look ahead to a big matchup vs the Kansas State Wildcats in Waco. The two are both hoping that Kansas State will continue starting Martinez at QB because it makes the Wildcats one dimensional. Also, Baylor will definitely have its hands full facing Deuce Vaughn, one of the most talented RB's in the nation. Both believe he will be an essential part of Kansas State's offensive gameplan.

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Baylor gets its first win in Lubbock since 1990 this past weekend defeating the Red Raiders 45-17. We were told we should "Fear the Dark" in Lubbock, but in the end it wasn't very scary. The Bears intercepted 3 different QB's 5 total times in route to a big win and now are just 1 win away from bowl eligibility.

Paul Catalina of SicEm365 joins Please Bear with Me this week and we start this week's episode discussing the new TV deal signed by the Big 12 and ESPN/FOX. Paul thinks this is a positive step forward for the conference and Travis praises new Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark for an impressive few months in his new position. After much talk of the Big 12 ending it seems as if that is all but a fairy tale now.

Then the conversation turns to a recap of the Texas Tech game. Paul discusses how this was by far Baylor's most complete game of the season and the maturation of the team. He also thinks the Bears will continue to lean on Richard Reese heavily if Sqwirl Williams and Taye McWilliams continue to be out.

Finally we turn our attention to Baylor's 2nd road game in a row as they travel to Norman to take on the Oklahoma Sooners. The pair feel confident in the Bear's chances, but road wins are hard to come by. This OU team might not be what they once were, but they seem to be turning a corner and finding an identity.

Kickoff is at 2pm CST on ESPN+ so if you aren't a subscriber start reaching out to friends who are. You will not want to miss another exciting matchup vs the Sooners.

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The Baylor Bears bounced back last weekend with a 35-23 win over the Kansas Jayhawks. The Jayhawks made it interesting after coming back down 28-3 at half, but the Bears were able to fend them off with a late 4th quarter touchdown. Now Baylor will head to Lubbock on Saturday for a matchup with the Texas Tech Red Raiders in their blackout game.

This week Travis is joined by former Baylor QB Seth Russell. The conversation begins with discussing the pair's favorite Halloween candies and what can be left out moving forward. Seth has an unusual candy that he thinks is awful and has no place in the month of October.

The boys will then talk some Baylor Football starting with the mindset of the team after 7 games and if they should still be setting their minds on a Big 12 Championship. Seth thinks the Bears still have a lot left to play for and Travis agrees. Then they'll jump into the Kansas game and how the Jayhawks were able to make somewhat of a comeback.

Travis then dives deep into Seth's thoughts on the play of Blake Shapen. Seth discusses Shapen's biggest strengths and what he wants to see Shapen improve on. Seth isn't too concerned about Shapen's fumbles over the last 2 weeks and trusts the coaches will coach him up on escaping the pocket a little better.

Next they'll touch briefly on the defense and the lack of pass rush generated so far this year before ending with a preview of Texas Tech. Seth wants to see the Bears line up and play within themselves and expects the Tech crowd to be wild (and maybe throw some batteries... tortillas for sure though). 

Bear with us as we get ready for a great matchup in Lubbock.

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The Bears could not make it out alive vs West Virginia on Thursday night, and just as we presumed things got weird. Baylor fell 43-40 in a gut wrenching loss and could not overcome special teams mistakes once again. Unfortunately, we'll have to wait another 2 years before trying again for our first win in Morgantown.

Travis rides solo this week and kicks off the episode with a "state of the team" address. Travis believes it's too late for this team to become truly elite and make the Big 12 Championship game, and resets the floor and ceiling for the Bears. Although there is a possibility Baylor will miss out on a bowl game this season (which Travis thinks would be truly disappointing), but he does not believe that will happen.

Travis will also explain that even though it seems dire the sky is not falling for Baylor. In ESPN's metrics the team is ranked 18th in FPI and 21st in the SP+ rankings. The Bears are not bad by any stretch of the imagination, but special teams has been a huge reason as to why the team sits at 3-3.

The discussion then turns to a recap of the WVU game, and what Travis believes are the main reasons for Baylor's struggles. (Hint: It's not the offense). 

Finally, this episode wraps up with a preview of the Homecoming matchup vs the Jayhawks. Travis explains the matchup to watch for and the "Bear Necessities" for a Baylor win. Kansas will be without star QB Jaylen Daniels, but they still have enough offensive firepower to win in Waco.

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The Baylor Bears will look to bounce back on the road on Thursday night in Morgantown vs the West Virginia Mountaineers. Baylor does not have a very good track record when visiting West Virginia and things can get weird on Thursday nights, but the Bears need a win to get back on track for the loaded back half of their schedule.

This week Travis is joined by Brian Horn, recruiting analyst for Bears Illustrated. Brian kicks off the show breaking down Baylor's recruiting strategy and their ability to find a "diamond in the rough". Baylor was able to make the connection early with 4 stat QB Austin Novosad before his national recruitment took off, and Brian thinks that went a long way in his decision. Novosad chose Baylor over perennial powers in Ohio State and Notre Dame and then that other school Texas A&M. 

Then Brian will dive a little deeper into next year's class and who he thinks could have an impact early in their career like Richard Reese is doing for the Bears this year. He also clues us into who he thinks is the most underrated recruit of the '23 class. Brian thinks the Bears still have room for 1-2 more guys in next year's class and he breaks down what position he'd like the see Baylor add.

The guys will wrap up with a quick synopsis of West Virginia and the outlook for the game. They both agree the deep passing attack of West Virginia is the matchup to watch for, and if the Mountaineers are going to win that's how it will happen.

Here's to hoping for a normal night in West Virginia, but honestly doubt that will happen. Weirdness will likely ensue. Sic 'em!

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Baylor dropped its second game of the season this past weekend vs the Oklahoma State Cowboys with a final score of 36-25. The rematch of the Big 12 Championship tilted towards the Pokes in a pivotal game early in the conference schedule.

Travis is joined this week by Matt Wilson (aka mattisbear) to talk about last week's Big 12 matchups and the remainder of the season for the Bears. After a disappointing loss Travis decided to kick off this episode with something that would make all Bears' fans feel better, the embarrassment of Oklahoma football by the hand of TCU. Oklahoma never had a chance in this game.

Then the guys will discuss the loss to Oklahoma State. The Bears may have had their most explosive offensive game yet, but a few key plays is what earned the Pokes the win. Baylor was able to move the ball effectively and limited themselves to only 2 penalties, and overall Matt and Travis think the Bears’ played well.

Finally, they’ll look ahead to the remainder of the season. Yes it will be tough, but Travis points out that the schedule is a bit flipped from what he thought to begin the year. It seemed as if the trips to Austin and Norman would be the hardest, but now it seems as if Baylor’s toughest remaining tests will come at home vs Kansas, TCU, and Kansas State. 

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