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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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The Baylor Bears return home to McLane stadium to face the Oklahoma State Cowboys after defeating Iowa State 31-24. It seems the Bears were able to learn from the trip to Provo earlier this year and take out the Cyclones on the road in Ames.

Drake Toll of Locked On Baylor joins Please Bear with Me to discuss the Iowa State game. Travis and Drake don't think the score was indicative of how the game really went. The Bear's were in control of this game from the start and Iowa State couldn't get anything going in the rushing game. Baylor also was able to intercept Iowa State QB Hunter Dekkers twice for their first 2 INT's of the year. Travis thinks the Bears have turned a corner.

Then they'll discuss the upcoming match vs Oklahoma State and if either team will use last year's Big 12 Championship as motivation. Last year Baylor defeated the Cowboys for the Big 12 Championship leaving Oklahoma State literally inches from the CFP on a play Baylor Nation has dubbed "The McPlay. Travis doesn't seem worried about the game, and Drake gives his keys for a Baylor win.

Finally Travis wraps up with his Bear Necessities and game prediction.

It's a Gold Out at McLane Stadium this weekend, so if you're going to the game make sure you wear gold and BE LOUD!

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Cyclones enter this game with an undefeated record of 3-0 while the Baylor Bears sit at 2-1. Baylor faced a tough road test in Week 2 at BYU, and we'll soon find out if they learned from their road mistakes.

Travis opens the show up talking about what Dave talked about as he plays a clip from Coach Aranda's weekly press conference. Aranda was asked about the expectations of the team and if it has had any affect on them. Aranda goes on to explain the feelings in the locker room at halftime of the Texas State game, and Travis gives his reaction.

After, Shehan Jeyarajah joins Please Bear with Me to give his insight. Travis and Shehan will discuss the Texas State game, expectations of this Baylor team at the beginning of the season vs now, what's wrong with the offense, and will look ahead to Iowa State. Shehan explains the challenge the Bears' will face this weekend with one of the best WR's in the Big 12, Xavier Hutchinson. 

The show ends with Shehan and Travis diving into this week's "Oso or Oh No" segment with questions regarding the Iowa State matchup. Both of the guys think a lot will be learned of Baylor this weekend, and are hopeful of the outcome of the game.

Join Please Bear with Me to prepare yourself for a tough Big 12 opener vs the Cyclones. 

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What a wild night it was in Provo, Utah as the Bears fell in double OT 26-20 to the BYU Cougars. It was a sloppy and undisciplined game for the Bears, but they somehow managed to stay in the game with a chance to win at the end. From full moons, cougar tails, and 60,000 plus screaming mormons it is sure to be the toughest atmosphere Baylor will see this year even with trips to Austin and Norman in the future.

Travis kicks off this episode with Coach Aranda's opening statements from his BYU postgame press conference. Aranda opened his statements with a smile and encouraging words about the team, and how he was proud of the way they fought. It was just what Travis needed to hear at 2:30am on a Sunday morning to finally get some sleep. 

We'll keep the positive vibes flowing as Travis takes a step back to explain his perspective on how he likes Baylor's position in relation to the other Big 12 teams. Most other teams in the league won't face a tough road environment or adversity until league play begins, and Baylor will have faced both while still 0-0 in conference play. 

Then Travis takes a deep dive into the game to explain what he thinks went wrong and why. At some point the Baylor offense didn't trust Shapen to throw the ball, and that showed as Baylor rushed the ball 52 times. Travis is concerned with the WR group and thinks someone needs to step up as a playmaker before it's too late. But... as badly as Baylor played they still had a chance to win at the end of the game. And Travis thinks that's something to be proud of against a Top #15 team on the road. 

Finally we'll turn the page on what was last weekend and move on to Texas State. Travis wants to see the team build their overall confidence, and specifically to see Shapen develop rapport with his WR's. Don't be shocked to see the starters play the entire game even if Baylor is up by 30. The offense needs to find an identity, and this is the last opportunity to do so before starting Big 12 conference play.

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The Bears cruised to a 69-10 win against the Great Danes last Saturday in a nice tune up game before heading up to Provo, Utah this weekend. This Saturday's matchup versus BYU will feature 2 top 25 teams, and 2 of the best offensive lines in the nation. It will be a tough game for the Bears as BYU has the highest percentage of returning production from last year and certainly have circled this game on their calendars.

Huge news in the college football world as it was announced last week the College Football Playoff will be expanded to 12 teams including automatic bids for 6 conference champions. Dave Aranda was asked about the expansion and that's exactly where this episode begins. We'll hear what Coach Aranda had to say and then Travis' reaction. Will this decrease the likelihood that we see 2 "superconferences" emerge and what does this mean for Baylor and the Big 12? Travis discusses.

Travis recaps the game vs Albany last weekend and what impressed and didn't impress him. He wanted to see the offensive line get off to a better start, and the defense to contain the QB better. 

Then Jarom Jordan Co-Host of BYU Sports Nation joins Please Bear with Me to discuss the matchup between Baylor and BYU amongst other things. Jarom explains how excited the BYU fanbase is to join the Big 12 and mentions what a positive experience it was for fans visiting Waco last year. Then they'll dive into the game this weekend and the expectations of both teams. Travis and Jarom will also discuss the multiple layers going on in this game from future Big 12 opponents, to Grimes and Mateos returning to BYU, and the Mormon vs Baptist budding rivalry.

Travis wraps up with the "Bear Necessities" and his week 2 picks. Bear with us this week and let's get excited for the trip to Provo, this has the makings of a Baylor Football classic. 

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The long off-season wait will finally come to a close this weekend as the Baylor Bears take on the Albany Great Danes. Travis Corley and Please Bear With Me are here to get you ready.

The show kicks off with Scotty Swingler and host Travis Corley running through Baylor's schedule and predicting wins and losses for the Bears. While they both have high expectations for the season it might shock you to hear who they have beating Baylor. The schedule isn't as favorable as it was last year, but Baylor still has a strong chance to repeat as Big 12 Champions.

Friend of the podcast and host of The Bears Illustrated Podcast, Andrew Miner, will then join us to talk Big 12 and the upcoming matchup vs. Albany. Andrew and Travis give us their pre-season Big 12 power rankings and who they think has a shot of playing in the Big 12 Championship game. The two think there might be a dark horse team in the mix by the end of the season. Andrew gives us his floor and ceiling for the Bears, and Travis gives his reasons why he thinks the Bears' floor is a bit lower than Andrew thinks. 

To wrap up they talk about the Bears vs Great Danes matchup and their expectations for the game. While they both expect the Bears to win there are still a few things the guys want to see. Finally, it's our new favorite segment "Oso or Oh No" with topics revolving around this weekend's game.

Fans won't have to worry (too much) about the heat this weekend as Baylor kicks off their season with an evening game. Hope to see everyone there! Sic 'em Bears!

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Another season of Baylor Football is almost upon us and Please Bear With Me is back to talk about the upcoming season. Expectations have not been this high for the Bears in quite some time, so it should be a very exciting season.

Scotty Swingler joins host Travis Corley to talk about the season expectations. They begin the episode discussing the re-commitment of 4 Star QB Austin Novasod and how big a win this was for the program. Travis thinks this was Baylor recruiting hitting it's second win after a big recruiting summer.

Then the boys dive into what they're most excited for, and what they're most worried about for the Bears this season. Travis and Scotty discuss what makes an offense reliable. Then they debate if the RVO offense will be as reliable and violent as it was last year.

The episode wraps up with discussions of which Baylor players they believe will make All-Big 12 and All-American teams. Finally a new segment called "Oso or Oh No" makes its debut on the podcast. Travis and Scotty will debate on whether they agree (Oso) or disagree (Oh No) on several statements about Baylor's season.

Baylor transitions from being the hunters to the hunted after being picked to win the Big 12. They certainly have a great shot at going back-to-back, and that will start September 3rd against the Great Danes of Albany.

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It was a great day to be back at McLane for the Baylor football spring game. The alumni BBQ competition surely got everyone back in the mood for tailgating and football. Expectations are high as Baylor begins their trek to defend their Big 12 Championship on the heels of the greatest season in Baylor history.

Travis begins the episode explaining what the expectations should be from a Spring game. You won’t be able to gather how good the upcoming season will go, but you can definitely get a feel for which players improved and who might win starting positions. 

Then we’ll dive into who impressed Travis the most in the Spring game. There are alot of questions at wide receiver and a few players emerged as potential starters. Spots are still open in the receiver group, but we at least got a good indication of who it may be.

Finally Travis will give his 2 cents on the QB battle and who he believes will be leading the Bears next year at the position. Coach Aranda said he wants to name the starter by the end of Spring football. Will it be Blake Shapen or will it be Gerry Bohanon? Regardless of who is chosen Baylor is in great position at QB and Travis believes both players can lead Baylor to another Big 12 Championship.

There is alot to look forward to for the upcoming season. So sit back, relax, and listen in and let’s enjoy the fact that there’s some Baylor football to talk about. 

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The Bears capped off a sugar sweet football season with a 21-7 win in the Sugar Bowl for Baylor's first ever NY6 bowl victory. This 12 win season is a program record and what an amazing turnaround it was for Coach Dave Aranda's 2nd year at the helm.

Please Bear with Me once again welcomes Scotty Swingler to help recap this incredible season. This episode starts with a recap of the ups and downs of the Sugar Bowl and the impressive amount of records the Bears were able to set. Also, how Baylor was able to win despite only 40 passing yards on the day.

Travis and Scotty will also recap the season in its entirety. Both of the guys were surprised at how the season turned out based on the expectations they both set for the year. This rolls right into what expectations each of them has for the program moving forward especially given the news surrounding the inevitable contract extension for Dave Aranda. 

This episode wraps up with a very rough outlook on what the roster may look like next year. Not as many guys are leaving as Travis thought and most of the core of the offensive identity will be returning (OL and QB). Both of the guys think there will be a heck of a battle for playing time at WR and DB. 

Thanks to everyone who listened to this season 5 of Please Bear with Me and thank you to all of the guests who so graciously took the time to join us. We certainly wouldn't have had this fun of a year without you.

Sic 'em

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