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Baylor and Big 12 talk from the banks of the Brazos, every week with Zach Smith and Brice Cherry of the Waco Tribune-Herald.
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Baylor and Texas are set to renew their women's basketball rivalry Sunday afternoon in Fort Worth. Texas beat writer Danny Davis from the Austin American-Statesman joins Baylor beat writer Zach Smith to break down the matchup between the Bears and Longhorns. What makes No. 2 Texas so good? How good are the talented Texas duo of Rori Harmon and Madison Booker? Will the Longhorns be intimidated by elite Baylor scorer Taliah Scott? Should this game continue even with schools in different conferences? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Baylor officially has a new athletic director: Doug McNamee. McNamee is a Baylor alum and athletics department employee who spent the last seven years as President of Magnolia and Field & Stream. He and Baylor President Linda Livingstone made it clear that the main goal with this hire is fundraising. But there are other things on McNamee's to-do list, including fixing the football program and repairing a fractured relationship with the Baylor fan base. Trib sports editor Brice Cherry and Baylor beat writer Zach Smith give their instant reaction to the new face of Baylor athletics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In a game that mirrored how the Baylor season has gone in many ways, the Bears couldn't climb out of an early hole in a loss to Houston in the final game of the regular season Saturday at McLane Stadium. Baylor has missed a bowl game in three of six seasons under head coach Dave Aranda, while it has had four losing seasons in that span. Trib sports editor Brice Cherry and Baylor beat writer Zach Smith break down the loss to the Cougars and discuss what comes next for the Bears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Baylor athletics department is in flux. After nine years as athletics director at Baylor, Mack Rhoades stepped down last Thursday after taking a leave of absence for personal reasons earlier this month. The day after he stepped down, Baylor President Linda Livingstone released a letter saying the school would retain head football coach Dave Aranda for the 2026 season despite an underwhelming season. The Tribune-Herald's Baylor beat writer Zach Smith recently sat down with Dr. Livingstone to discuss the state of the athletics department, the search for a new athletics director, the future of the football program and what comes next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It was a busy week at Baylor. After taking a leave of absence last week, Mack Rhoades stepped down as athletic director on Thursday. On Friday, Baylor President Linda Livingstone released a letter stating that the school would retain head coach Dave Aranda, citing Rhoades' departure, the incoming recruiting class and the costs associated with a buyout. Then, the Bears allowed 27 unanswered points in the second half in a 41-17 loss on the road against Arizona on Saturday, dropping Aranda to an even 36-36 in six years as head coach. Join Trib sports editor Brice Cherry and Baylor beat writer Zach Smith to break it all down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Baylor got boatraced by No. 13 Utah Saturday at McLane Stadium, allowing the most rushing yards in a game in almost a decade and giving up three touchdowns of 60+ yards in a lopsided loss to the Utes. What is there left for the Bears to play for with two games left in the season? Will Baylor even make it to a bowl game? What does Dave Aranda's future look like with so much uncertainty in the Baylor athletic department? Tribune-Herald sports editor Brice Cherry and beat writer Zach Smith give their instant reaction to the loss and look ahead to next weekend's game at Arizona. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The bye week was very eventful for Baylor, as news broke that athletic director Mack Rhoades got into a physical and verbal altercation with tight end Michael Trigg two months ago. Trib sports editor Brice Cherry and beat writer Zach Smith discuss whether it will be a distraction for the Bears for the remainder of the season and how it might affect Trigg's NFL draft stock. They then look ahead to Baylor's game against No. 13 Utah on Saturday and talk about how the Bears can have a chance against the dominant Utes. Then, they shift gears to basketball. Zach is back from Paris, where Baylor's women's team upset No. 7 Duke, while Brice discusses future dunk champion Cameron Carr and the Bears' late-night win over Washington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Baylor played its best game of the season against UCF, as the defense shut down the potent UCF rushing attack, and the offense was efficient and locked in. Can the Bears carry the momentum through the bye week? What are the realistic goals for Baylor with three games left in the regular season? Is it enough to save Dave Aranda's job? Join Waco Trib sports editor Brice Cherry and Baylor beat writer Zach Smith to break it all down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Baylor is in desperation mode with UCF coming to Waco for homecoming. Waco Trib sports editor Brice Cherry and Baylor beat writer Zach Smith are joined by Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel to break down the game. Which team needs a win more? What constitutes a successful season for both teams? How hot would Dave Aranda's seat get if the Bears lose their third game in a row? Plus, with basketball right around the corner, the guys give a quick look at the state of Baylor and UCF men's basketball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trib sports editor Brice Cherry and Baylor beat writer Zach Smith are joined by Scott Springer of the Cincinnati Enquirer to preview Baylor's road game against No. 21 Cincinnati on Saturday. Dave Aranda and the Bears are running out of chances to turn around their season, and a trip to face the red-hot Bearcats isn't the easiest next step. With Cincinnati surging and Baylor slumping, how did both of these teams get here? What are going to be the keys to the game for both teams? Then, we look at some of the biggest games around the conference and discuss who has the best chance to represent the Big 12 in the College Football Playoff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It wasn't pretty, and it took forever. Baylor went to Fort Worth and lost to TCU on Saturday. Sawyer Robertson and the offense were uncharacteristically off the mark, the Bears struggled to run the ball and the defense continued to give up big plays. Trib sports editor Brice Cherry and Baylor beat writer Zach Smith are here to break it all down from Amon G. Carter Stadium. Baylor is now 1-5 in its last six games against TCU. The Bears continue conference play at Cincinnati next Saturday afternoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Baylor heads to Fort Worth this Saturday for the 121st playing of the 'Revivalry' game against TCU. Waco Tribune-Herald sports editor Brice Cherry and Baylor beat writer Zach Smith are joined by Fort Worth Star-Telegram sports editor (and former Trib sports editor) Jim Barnes to break down the game. What does this rivalry mean to both teams and both fanbases? Can either team use this game as a launching pad for the rest of the season? What are the best rivalries in the Big 12? Can the conference keep pace with the Big 10 and SEC? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Baylor football is off this week, but Trib Sports Editor Brice Cherry and Baylor beat writer Zach Smith are still here to talk about the Bears. They're joined by the Baylor Bear Insider and Baylor's Director of Sports Journalism, Jerry Hill. After the first bye week last season, Baylor went on a six-game winning streak to end the regular season. This season feels similar, so can the Bears repeat those fortunes this time around? What does Sawyer Robertson need to do to be a finalist for the Heisman Trophy? With basketball season right around the corner, they talk about expectations for Scott Drew and Nicki Collen this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If Dave Aranda had hair, it would probably be grey. For the second time this season, Baylor found itself in a 14-point hole. And for the second time, the Bears clawed their way back, using a pick-6 by Jacob Redding, a 53-yard field goal from Connor Hawkins and a blocked field goal by Cooper Lanz to beat Kansas State on Saturday. Trib sports editor Brice Cherry and Baylor beat writer Zach Smith are here to break it all down. How sustainable is this for the Bears? How much are they looking forward to the bye week? Is Dave Aranda's seat any cooler? Can this win have the same effect as the bye week did last season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Both Baylor and Kansas State are coming off victories as they prepare to face off this Saturday at McLane Stadium. Trib sports editor Brice Cherry and Baylor beat writer Zach Smith are joined by Tim Everson of the Manhattan Mercury to break down the game. How important is this game in the narrative of the season for both teams? Where will the game be won or lost? Can either team go on a run and push for a championship? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Baylor is coming home from Stillwater with a win over Oklahoma State. On one hand, things were beautiful for the Bears, who put up more than 600 yards of offense and established a running game for the first time this season. On the other hand, the defense took a step back, allowing the hapless Cowboys to put up nearly 450 yards, more than double their season average. Waco Trib sports editor Brice Cherry and Baylor beat writer Zach Smith break it all down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Baylor heads to Stillwater to face Oklahoma State this weekend, and the Cowboys will be without Mike Gundy, who was fired Tuesday after 21 years as head coach. Gundy made a bowl game in 19 of his 21 years in charge. The last time Baylor faced a team that fired its longtime coach was in 2021, when TCU fired Gary Patterson and then upset the 13th-ranked Bears. -Will this weekend be similar? -What sort of hornet's nest will Boone Pickens Stadium be?-How are Baylor players approaching this game after losing to Arizona State?-Who are the realistic candidates to replace Gundy?-Is Baylor OC Jake Spavital a possible candidate? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After losing to Arizona State on Saturday night in the first game of conference play, Baylor has plenty to correct. Were the offensive struggles a one-game thing or the sign of larger problems? Six years into his tenure, is Dave Aranda on a good path? What is Jake Spavital's next move? The Waco Trib's Baylor beat writer Zach Smith is joined by Mike Craven of Dave Campbell's Texas Football to break it all down. After talking about the Baylor/Arizona State game, Zach and Mike zoom out to other schools in Texas, including discussing Houston's quick rise, Texas Tech's portal haul, and TCU's confident coach. Then, Mike breaks down Texas A&M's CFP hopes ahead of his trip to College Station this weekend for the A&M/Auburn showdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tribune-Herald sports editor Brice Cherry and Baylor beat writer Zach Smith react to Baylor's 27-24 loss to Arizona State in the Big 12 opener on Saturday night. The Bears were uneven all night. While their defense played one of the best games of the season, the offense stumbled. When the offense started to find a rhythm, the defense gave up big chunk plays that led to the loss. Where does Baylor go from here? What kind of changes need to be made? Are the Bears still in the Big 12 title picture? Baylor heads to Stillwater to face Oklahoma State next Saturday afternoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Baylor opens Big 12 play Saturday night at McLane Stadium against defending conference champion Arizona State. Trib sports editor Brice Cherry (@BriceCherry) and Baylor beat writer Zach Smith (@ByZachSmith) are joined by Arizona State beat writer Michelle Gardner (@MGardnerSports) of the Arizona Republic to preview to monumental matchup between two teams gunning for a conference title:-Does this game have the chance to be the game of the year right off the bat?-What are some keys to the game for both teams?-How much of a chip does Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt and Baylor QB Sawyer Robertson have on their shoulders?-Have Big 12 title picks changed three weeks into the season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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