Oklahoma's Erik Ross (6) celebrates scoring the winning run in front of Baylor catcher Josh Ludy in the ninth inning.
Oklahoma's Erik Ross (6) celebrates scoring the winning run in front of Baylor catcher Josh Ludy in the ninth inning.

Oklahoma remains Baylor baseball nemesis, 3-2

With a late winning rally, Oklahoma continues to be the one Big 12 team to solve the riddle of how to beat Baylor.

Baylor's Josh Ludy (30) is greeted at the plate by teammates Lawton Langford (8) and Logan Vick (19) after his second home run of the game.
Baylor's Josh Ludy (30) is greeted at the plate by teammates Lawton Langford (8) and Logan Vick (19) after his second home run.

Big 12 player of year Ludy powers Baylor over K-State in tourney opener

Josh Ludy slugged two home runs and tied a Big 12 tournament record with six RBIs to lead Baylor's 11-1 rout of Kansas State.

All-American Whitney Canion's rehabilitation after knee surgery has gone well, and she is expected to anchor Baylor's pitching staff next season.
All-American Whitney Canion's rehabilitation after knee surgery has gone well, and she is expected to anchor Baylor's pitching staff next season.

Prospects bright for Baylor softball next season

With the anticipated healthy return of All-America pitcher Whitney Canion, the Lady Bears figure to make bigger postseason waves next spring.

Skylar White holds  school records in the shot put (55 feet, 8¼ inches) and the discus (198-2). She will lead a deep field squad for the Baylor women at the NCAA West Regionals today in Austin.
Skylar White holds school records in the shot put (55 feet, 8¼ inches) and the discus (198-2). She will lead a deep field squad for the Baylor women at the NCAA West Regionals today in Austin.

Baylor track seeks carry-over to NCAA regional

Fresh off one of its best showings in years at the Big 12 outdoor championships, the Baylor track and field team is hoping for further success at this week's NCAA West Regional in Austin.

Baylor’s Jake Miller hoists the Big 12 regular-season trophy. Despite six trips to the finals, the Bears have never won the league’s tournament.
Baylor’s Jake Miller hoists the Big 12 regular-season trophy. Despite six trips to the finals, the Bears have never won the league tournament.

Top-seeded Bears seek 1st Big 12 tourney title

While the Bears don't need a strong showing to enhance their NCAA standing, making Baylor history remains a powerful motivator.

At regionals, Baylor freshman Hayley Davis pulled in third individually to post her sixth top-five finish of the season.
At regionals, Baylor freshman Hayley Davis pulled in third individually to post her sixth top-five finish of the season.

Anxious Bears ready for NCAA women's golf tourney

The Baylor women's golf team has been here before, but the NCAA national championships are still a frightening proposition for the Bears.

Robert Griffin excelled in his first workout with the Redskins' tried-and-true players Monday.
Robert Griffin excelled in his first workout with the Redskins' tried-and-true players Monday.

RG3 impresses Redskins vets, saying 'I can help this team win'

Robert Griffin worked out with the Redskins' veterans Monday, and the rookie impressed his teammates.

Texas' Jonathan Walsh scores the deciding run on a wild pitch in the eighth inning as Baylor reliever Ryan Smith covers the plate.
Texas' Jonathan Walsh (right) scores the deciding run on a wild pitch in the eighth inning as Baylor reliever Ryan Smith fails to make the tag.

Texas denies Baylor final series sweep, 2-1

The Longhorns turned five double plays to defeat the No. 7 Bears in their Big 12 series finale.

Oklahoma's Keilani Ricketts recorded a 1.10 ERA and a Big 12-high 344 strikeouts this season. She also was second in batting with a  .400 average.
Oklahoma's Keilani Ricketts recorded a 1.10 ERA and a Big 12-high 344 strikeouts this season. She also was second in batting with a .400 average.

Tribune-Herald All-Big 12 Softball Team: Making living in circle, at plate

There isn’t a college softball player in the country more important to her team than Oklahoma’s Keilani Ricketts. She’s an All-America pitcher and one of the most feared hitters in the Big 12. That rare combination was a big reason why Oklahoma finished the regular season ...

Baylor senior Trent Blank held the Longhorns to five hits in seven scoreless innings to improve his season record to 10-1.
Baylor senior Trent Blank held the Longhorns to five hits in seven scoreless innings to improve his season record to 10-1.

7th-ranked Baylor baseball leaves Horns Blank, Bare, 4-0

Trent Blank and Crayton Bare combined to shut out win-starved Texas as seventh-ranked Baylor claimed its seventh Big 12 series win in eight matchups.

Baylor's Max Muncy is greeted at home plate by teammates Josh Ludy (left) and Nathan Orf after belting a two-run homer in the sixth inning.
Baylor's Max Muncy is greeted at home plate by teammates Josh Ludy (left) and Nathan Orf after belting a two-run homer in the sixth inning.

Big 12 champs thrash Texas in series opener, 16-5

The No. 7 Bears pounded a season high-tying 19 hits on their way to a 16-5 win over the rival Longhorns before a crowd of 4,889 at Baylor Ballpark.

The bridge crossing the Brazos River to Baylor Stadium will bear Sheila and Walter Umphrey’s names.
The bridge crossing the Brazos River to Baylor Stadium will bear Sheila and Walter Umphrey’s names.

Baylor benefactor Umphrey makes large gift for stadium

Sheila and Walter Umphrey, of Beaumont, gave Baylor University one of the 10 largest capital gifts in school history.

Senior Julian Bley and Baylor will be seeking an upset of No. 8 Duke today in the NCA round of 16.
Senior Julian Bley and Baylor will be seeking an upset of No. 8 Duke today in the NCA round of 16.

No. 6 singles crucial for Baylor men at NCAA tennis

Ask most people who they believe has the most difficult assignment on a college tennis team, and the answer would likely be the No. 1 singles player. It makes sense, after all, because every player has to face the other team’s best, day in and day out. At this time of the year, he’s ...

What Baylor lefty Josh Turley may lack in velocity he more than makes up for with his precise command of pitches.
What Baylor lefty Josh Turley may lack in velocity he more than makes up for with his precise command of pitches.

Baylor ace Turley dominating hitters without blazing heater

With a fastball that tops out in the upper 80s, Baylor lefty Josh Turley has performed better than most Friday night aces could even imagine doing.

Senior Julian Bley and Baylor will be seeking an upset of No. 8 Duke today in the NCA round of 16.
Kayce Walker (left) and Kathy Shelton will try to help Baylor get through a tough regional field beginning today in Lafayette, La.

Stanford awaits Baylor softball in 1st round

Baylor coach Glenn Moore lived in Louisiana long enough to know that Cajuns love their softball. He expects a lively atmosphere when the No. 23 Lady Bears face No. 16 Stanford in the opening game of the Lafayette regional at 3:30 p.m. today at Lamson Park. Though Moore wants the Lady ...

Senior Nina Secerbegovic and No. 12 Baylor begin play at the NCAA’s final site, facing No. 5 USC today in Athens, Ga.
Senior Nina Secerbegovic and No. 12 Baylor women's tennis team begin play at the NCAA’s final site, facing No. 5 USC today in Athens, Ga.

Baylor seniors shoulder load in tennis team's 6th straight Sweet 16 trip

Coming into the season, Baylor women’s tennis coach Joey Scrivano knew one thing for certain. No matter how the rest of the team came together, he had a group of three seniors capable of carrying the load at the top of the singles lineup for long stretches. In what has been considered ...

Baylor's Cal Towey (18) connects for a three run homer off UTSA's Logan Onda in the third inning.
Baylor's Cal Towey (18) connects for a three run homer off UTSA's Logan Onda in the third inning.

No. 7 Bears steal Roadrunners blind in 14-3 rout

The seventh-ranked Bears tied a Baylor Ballpark record with eight stolen bases Tuesday night in beating Texas-San Antonio.

The Baylor softball team is headed to NCAA regionals in Lafayette, La., despite losing All-America pitcher Whitney Canion to a knee injury in February.
The Baylor softball team is headed to NCAA regionals despite losing All-America pitcher Whitney Canion to a knee injury early in the year.

John Werner: Painful loss of ace hasn't derailed Lady Bears

Determined to prove the skeptics wrong, the Baylor softball team battled through a shocking injury to earn an NCAA berth.

Taurean Waller-Prince, a 6-7 forward, came on strong in his senior season at San Antonio's Warren High School.
Taurean Waller-Prince, a 6-7 forward, came on strong in his senior season at San Antonio's Warren High School.

Baylor men's basketball inks late bloomer

San Antonio Warren forward Taurean Waller-Prince has signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Baylor.

Kaitlyn Thumann has hit .567 since moving into the starting lineup for the last 10 games.
Kaitlyn Thumann has hit .567 since moving into the starting lineup for the last 10 games.

Freshman sparks Baylor softball offense

Freshman rightfielder Kaitlyn Thumann is thriving as Baylor's latest attempt to find a cleanup hitter.

The Baylor men open the NCAA tournament on the road against Memphis in Starkville, Miss.
The Baylor men open the NCAA tournament on the road against Memphis in Starkville, Miss.

Baylor tennis enters NCAAs in new role

There’s no denying 2011-12 has been the season of the Bear. A national championship and undefeated season in women’s basketball, a 30-win season and Elite Eight performance in men’s basketball, 10 victories and a Heisman Trophy for football and a 24-game winning streak and ...

John Eddie Williams, who also gave a sizable donation to Baylor to build its law school, said he was initially skeptical about Baylor’s plans for a new football stadium, but soon got on board with the idea.
John Eddie Williams said he was initially skeptical about Baylor’s plans for a new football stadium, but soon got on board with the idea.

Baylor grad Williams gives large gift for football stadium

Houston attorney John Eddie Williams will have the field at the proposed Baylor Stadium named for him after a large capital gift.

Brittney Griner is expected to be healed well before the start of fall practice.
Brittney Griner is expected to be healed well before the start of fall practice.

Baylor's Griner breaks wrist

Brittney Griner broke her right wrist while longboarding, coach Kim Mulkey confirmed.

Baylor's Sydney Wilson, one of three Baylor seniors, slides past Iowa State's Sarah Parkinson in the fourth inning.
Baylor's Sydney Wilson, one of three Baylor seniors, slides past Iowa State's Sarah Parkinson in the fourth inning.

Senior softball trio guides Baylor sweep

Baylor's senior trio of Megan Turk, Sydney Wilson and Kayce Walker helped guide the No. 25 Lady Bears to a 7-1 win on Senior Day at Getterman Stadium.

Baylor's Kathy Shelton scores in the first inning Tuesday at Getterman Stadium.
Baylor's Kathy Shelton scores in the first inning Tuesday at Getterman Stadium.

Texas explosion in 6th buries Baylor softball, 7-3

The Lady Bears held a lead entering the sixth inning before giving up two two-run home runs to No. 8 Texas.

Jordan Strickland and the Lady Bears have already upset their rivals once this year. They'll look to win the series tonight.
Jordan Strickland and the Lady Bears have already upset their rivals once this year. They'll look to win the series tonight.

Lady Bears kick off key week with UT

With only five regular-season games remaining, the No. 25 Baylor softball team hopes to pick up some momentum heading into the NCAA tournament. The Lady Bears certainly could boost their postseason resume with a second straight win over No. 7 Texas at 6:30 tonight at Getterman Stadium. Baylor ...

Logan Vick cracks a three-run homer in the fifth inning of the Bears' 15-5 win over New Mexico State on Saturday.
Logan Vick cracks a three-run homer in the fifth inning of the Bears' 15-5 win over New Mexico State on Saturday.

Baylor baseball clinches share of Big 12 title

Even though the Bears still have two conference series left to play, they can finish in no worse than a tie atop the Big 12.

Terrance Ganaway rushed for 1,547 yards and 21 touchdowns last season.
Terrance Ganaway rushed for 1,547 yards and 21 touchdowns last season.

3 Baylor selections on final day of NFL draft

Denver drafted center Philip Blake in the fourth round, and the New York Jets took teammates Terrance Ganaway and Robert T. Griffin back-to-back in the sixth round.

Kendall Wright (left) was drafted by Tennessee, and Robert Griffin went to Washington.
Kendall Wright (left) was drafted by Tennessee, and Robert Griffin went to Washington.

John Werner: One more salute to Baylor's Griffin, Wright

Robert Griffin and Kendall Wright will always be remembered by Baylor football fans for their role in turning the program around.

Robert Griffin sang some of the Redskins' fight song on a conference call with Washington reporters.
Robert Griffin sang some of the Redskins' fight song on a conference call with Washington reporters.

Baylor's Griffin, Wright taken in 1st round of NFL draft

Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin showed off his new Redskins colors, and Kendall Wright joined the Tennessee Titans.

 

Slide shows




Robert Griffin at the NFL draft: April 26, 2012

RG3 was the second overall pick at Radio City Music Hall.

 

Baylor Lady Bears: A season to remember

A photo essay from the new Waco Today.

 

Baylor men's basketball banquet: April 17, 2012

The Bears celebrate their Elite 8 year.

 

Lady Bears parade: April 16, 2012

National champions honored in downtown Waco.

 
Lady Bears Appreciation Banquet, at the Ferrell Center: April 12, 2012

Baylor Lady Bears Appreciation Banquet: April 12, 2012

A record crowd came out to fete the historic BU women.

 
Baylor Lady Bears welcome-home rally at the Ferrell Center: April 4, 2012

Baylor Lady Bears welcome-home party: April 4, 2012

BU fans pack the Ferrell Center to celebrate the champs.

 

Lady Bears watch party: April 3, 2012

Baylor fans gather at the Ferrell Center to watch the national championship game.

 
Baylor Lady Bears vs. Notre Dame, NCAA women's basketball tournament title game, at the Pepsi Center, Denver: April 3, 2012

Baylor wins NCAA title: Lady Bears 80, Notre Dame 61

The BU women hoist the trophy in Denver.

 
Baylor Lady Bears vs. Stanford, NCAA women's basketball tournament Final Four at Pepsi Center, Denver: April 1, 2012

Final Four: Baylor Lady Bears vs. Stanford: April 1, 2012

BU prevailed in a hard-fought national semifinal.

 
Lady Bears Final Four sendoff at the Whetsel Practice Facility at Ferrell Center: March 29, 2012

Baylor Lady Bears Final Four sendoff: March 29, 2012

Fans gather to cheer the BU women on to Denver.

 
Lady Bears vs. Tennessee in the NCAA women's basketball tournament Elite Eight at Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines: March 26, 2012

Elite 8: Lady Bears vs. Tennessee: March 26, 2012

The Lady Bears rolled into the Final Four with a 77-58 win.

 
Baylor vs. Kentucky in the NCAA men's basketball tournament Elite Eight at the Georgia Dome, Atlanta: March 25, 2012

Elite 8: Baylor men vs. Kentucky: March 25, 2012

The Bears bow out in the national quarterfinals in Atlanta.

 
Lady Bears vs. Georgia Tech in the NCAA women's basketball tournament Sweet 16 at Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines: March 24, 2012

Sweet 16: Lady Bears vs. Georgia Tech: March 24, 2012

The BU women romped in Des Moines to advance.

 
Baylor vs. Xavier in the NCAA men's basketball tournament Sweet 16 at the Georgia Dome, Atlanta: March 23, 2012

Sweet 16: Baylor men vs. Xavier: March 23, 2012

The Bears fight their way into the Elite Eight once again.

 

Baylor pro day: March 21, 2012

Football players show their stuff for visiting NFL scouts.

 

Baylor vs. Colorado: March 17, 2012

The Bears beat the Buffaloes in the NCAA tournament.

 

Baylor men vs. South Dakota State: March 15, 2012

The Bears tough out an opening win vs. South Dakota State.

 
Concept renderings for new on-campus Baylor Stadium

Baylor Stadium: New football facility

Concept drawings for Baylor's new football stadium.

 

Lady Bears NCAA selection: March 12, 2012

Baylor finds out where it's headed in the women's tournament.

 

Baylor NCAA selection: March 11, 2012

The Bears gather to learn their spot in the NCAA basketball tournament.

 
Baylor Lady Bears vs. Texas A&M in the Big 12 women's basketball tournament title game in Kansas City: March 10, 2012

Baylor Lady Bears vs. Texas A&M: March 10, 2012

The BU women tally another Big 12 title with a 73-50 win.

 
Baylor vs. Missouri in the Big 12 men's basketball tournament title game in Kansas City: March 10, 2012

Baylor vs. Missouri: March 10, 2012

The Bears' run ends in the Big 12 title game.

 
Baylor vs. Kansas at the Big 12 men's basketball tournament in Kansas City: March 9, 2012

Baylor vs. Kansas: March 9, 2012

The Bears put together a complete effort in the Big 12 semifinals.

 

Lady Bears vs. Kansas State: March 9, 2012

The Baylor women continue to roll through the Big 12 tournament.

 

Baylor vs. Kansas State: March 8, 2012

The Bears start off their Big 12 tournament run with a win.

 

Lady Bears vs. Texas Tech: March 8, 2012

Action from the Big 12 women's tournament in Kansas City.

 
Baylor Lady Bears vs. Iowa State at the Ferrell Center: March 3, 2012

Baylor Lady Bears vs. Iowa State: March 3, 2012

The BU women complete their undefeated run.

 

Baylor vs. Texas Tech: Feb. 27, 2012

The Bears rout the Red Raiders in their Ferrell Center season finale.

 
Baylor Lady Bears vs. Texas A&M at the Ferrell Center: Feb. 11, 2012

Baylor Lady Bears vs. Texas A&M: Feb. 11, 2012

Trace Adkins is on hand as BU routs the Aggies, 71-48.

 

Baylor vs. Kansas: Feb. 8, 2012

The Bears stumble against the Jayhawks again, 68-54.

 

Lady Bears vs. Oklahoma: Feb. 6, 2012

The Baylor women rout Oklahoma 81-54.

 
Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce First Pitch Luncheon, at the Ferrell Center

First Pitch Luncheon: Feb. 1, 2012

Rangers and Baylor baseball were hot topics at the Ferrell Center.

 

Baylor vs. Texas: Jan. 28, 2012

The Bears beat the Longhorns 76-71 at the Ferrell Center.

 

Lady Bears vs. Kansas: Jan. 28, 2012

The Baylor women crush the Jayhawks 74-46 at the Ferrell Center.

 
Robert Griffin III’s speech at the Heisman Trophy ceremony: Dec. 10, 2011, New York City

A salute to RG3: A Waco Today photo essay

RG3's Heisman speech, paired with Trib photos.

 

Baylor Lady Bears at Texas Tech: Jan. 18, 2012

The top-ranked Baylor women beat the No. 17 Lady Raiders, 72-64.

 

Baylor football pep rally: Jan. 14, 2012

Fans gather to honor the Alamo Bowl champion Bears and Heisman winner RG3.

 
Baylor vs. Washington, Valero Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome, San Antonio: Dec. 29, 2011

Alamo Bowl 2011: Baylor vs. Washington

The Bears pull out a win in one of the craziest bowls ever.

 
Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III honored at the Baylor vs. Bethune-Cookman men's basketball game at the Ferrell Center: Dec. 14, 2011

RG3 honored at Baylor vs. Bethune-Cookman: Dec. 14, 2011

The Heisman winner gets feted at halftime of the Bears' win.

 

Heisman Trophy festivities in New York City

Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin and the other candidates in NYC.

 
Heisman Trophy watch party at Baylor University's Bill Daniel Student Center: Dec. 10, 2011

Heisman Trophy watch party at Baylor: Dec. 10, 2011

Students gather on Baylor campus to cheer BU's first Heisman winner.

 
Baylor vs. Texas football, at Floyd Casey Stadium: Dec. 3, 2011

Baylor vs. Texas football: Dec. 3, 2011

Robert Griffin adds a Heisman-esque exclamation point in BU's 48-24 win.

 

Faces, fans & fun at Baylor vs. Texas: Dec. 3, 2011

Bears fans pack Floyd Casey to see a big BU victory over the Horns.

 
Baylor vs. Texas Tech football at Cowboys Stadium: Nov. 26, 2011

Baylor vs. Texas Tech football: Nov. 26, 2011

The Bears snap a 15-year drought with a big win at Cowboys Stadium.

 
Baylor football vs. Oklahoma at Floyd Casey Stadium: Nov. 19, 2011

Baylor football vs. Oklahoma: Nov. 19, 2011

The Bears keep firing for a stunning 45-38 win in Waco.

 
Faces, fans and fun at Baylor football vs. Oklahoma at Floyd Casey Stadium: Nov. 19, 2011

Faces, fans & fun at Baylor vs. Oklahoma: Nov. 19, 2011

Baylor Nation out in full force to see the Bears' historic win.

 

Baylor football at Kansas: Nov. 12, 2011

The Bears pulled off a bowl-clinching come-from-behind overtime win, 31-30.

 
Baylor homecoming football game vs. Missouri at Floyd Casey Stadium: Nov. 5, 2011

Baylor football vs. Missouri: Nov. 5, 2011

The Bears pulled out a gutty win on homecoming night.

 
Baylor homecoming football game vs. Missouri at Floyd Casey Stadium: Nov. 5, 2011

Faces, fans & fun at Baylor vs. Missouri: Nov. 5, 2011

The Baylor faithful were on hand to cheer a BU victory.

 
Baylor University homecoming parade: Nov. 5, 2011

Baylor University homecoming parade 2011

Green and gold spirit flooded Waco for the Saturday festivities.

 
President & Mrs. Starr's Baylor Homecoming Parade Watch Party at McMullen-Connally Faculty Center: Nov. 5, 2011

President and Mrs. Starr Baylor homecoming parade watch party

Homecoming fun at the McMullen-Connally Faculty Center.

 

Baylor at Oklahoma State football: Oct. 29, 2011

The Bears took it on the chin in Stillwater, 56-29.

 

More from Baylor-A&M: Oct. 15, 2011

More fans and action from Baylor's matchup against Texas A&M in College Station.

 
Baylor at Texas A&M football, at Kyle Field in College Station: Oct. 15, 2011

Baylor at Texas A&M football: Oct. 15, 2011

The Bears couldn't stop the Aggies in their Big 12 finale.

 
Baylor vs. Iowa State football at Floyd Casey Stadium: Oct. 8, 2011

Baylor vs. Iowa State football: Oct. 8, 2011

The Bears took to the ground for an impressive 49-26 win.

 
Faces, fans and fun at Baylor vs. Iowa State: Oct. 8, 2011

Faces, fans & fun at Baylor vs. Iowa State: Oct. 8, 2011

The Baylor faithful helped the Bears to another Big 12 win.

 
Baylor tight end Jerod Monk celebrates after catching a 5-yard touchdown pass during the first quarter.

Baylor at Kansas State: Oct. 1, 2011

The Bears couldn't pull out a win in their Big 12 opener.

 
Baylor football vs. Rice, at Floyd Casey Stadium: Sept. 24, 2011

Baylor football vs. Rice: Sept. 24, 2011

Robert Griffin III shines as the Bears roll past Rice, 56-31.

 
Faces, fans and fun at Baylor vs. Rice football: Sept. 24, 2011

Faces, fans & fun at Baylor vs. Rice: Sept. 24, 2011

Bear Nation out in force again to see Baylor's win.

 
Baylor vs. Stephen F. Austin football, at Floyd Casey Stadium: Sept. 17, 2011

Baylor football vs. SFA: Sept. 17, 2011

The Bears struck early and often, rolling to a 48-0 win.

 

Faces, fans and fun at Baylor vs. SFA: Sept. 17, 2011

Bear Nation enjoyed a 48-0 shutout of Stephen F. Austin.

 
Baylor football vs. TCU: Sept. 2, 2011

Baylor football vs. TCU: Sept. 2, 2011

The Bears shocked the 14th-ranked Horned Frogs in Waco on national TV.

 
Fans, faces and fun at Baylor vs. TCU: Sept. 2, 2011

Faces, fans & fun at Baylor vs. TCU: Sept. 2, 2011

Bear Nation came out and propelled Baylor to a huge 50-48 win.

 

Central Texas Football Kick-Off Luncheon

Fans gather at the Ferrell Center for a preseason forecast.

 
 
 

Baylor spring football

Baylor football hoping to maintain high standard

Senior quarterback Nick Florence (11) took most of the snaps with Baylor's first-team offense in the final spring scrimmage last weekend.

Though Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Robert Griffin will be gone to the NFL, the Bears will enter next season with a sense of responsibility to maintain the standard set in 2011.

Baylor cornerbacks expecting healthier, happier year

(From left) K.J. Morton, Demetri Goodson and Joe Williams should all see significant time at cornerback.

The Bears don't expect to have to deal with the injuries and inexperience they did last season.

Despite wind, Baylor football shines in spring game

Nick Florence (right) and Bryce Petty combined for 329 yards and four touchdown passes Saturday.

Even battling the blustery conditions, the Bears' offense looked sharp in the final scrimmage of spring drills Saturday.

Baylor cornerbacks expecting healthier, happier year

(From left) K.J. Morton, Demetri Goodson and Joe Williams should all see significant time at cornerback.

The Bears don't expect to have to deal with the injuries and inexperience they did last season.

Baylor football looks for next standout running back

Heralded transfer running back Lache Seastrunk has been limited in spring drills because of an ankle injury.

Four Bears are in the running to pick up the carries of departing senior Terrance Ganaway.

Trio fighting to be Baylor football's man in middle

Third-year sophomore Bryce Hager has been getting most of the first-team reps at middle linebacker in spring drills.

With Elliot Coffey gone, the Bears are searching for a new middle linebacker to lead the defense.

Baylor O-line establishing new center

Ivory Wade has bounced around the offensive line in his time at Baylor, but could find a home at center, where ex-BU and current NFL player J.D. Walton made a living.

Senior Ivory Wade and redshirt sophomore Tim Smith are battling for the starting spot in the middle of the line.

New Baylor quarterback Florence not trying to be RG3

“I’m not going to go out and try to be RG3,” Nick Florence said. “But I’m going to do what I can for the team and we’re going to go out there and win."

Nick Florence is embracing the challenge of replacing Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Robert Griffin.

Bears begin post-RG3 era with spring practices

Nick Florence is expected to be the Bears' starting quarterback this fall, although Bryce Petty could push him in spring training.

The Bears will begin offseason workouts today without Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin.

 

Interesting reading

Waco, Strange but True: Baylor football goes Hollywood

Mingling with famous stars was unheard of for football players at a small, thrifty Baptist university in Texas during the Great Depression.

Waco, Strange but True: Football had tentative start at Baylor

Baylor Coach Archie Webb held a football camp five miles north of Waco.

It’s difficult to imagine how different things were more than 110 years ago when the first intrepid Baylor athletes picked up a pigskin and prepared to do battle.

Series: Baylor, Waco and the Big 12

Baylor's Big 12 future hinges on success

Quarterback Robert Griffin represents Baylor’s hopes to be a contender in Big 12 football. The Copperas Cove High School star says he wants the major conference competition.

To make itself bulletproof in the next round of realignments, Baylor must do much better in terms of athletic budget, attendance and TV revenue.

Big 12 conference confers stature, prestige to city of Waco through Baylor

Employee Luke Brown (left) hands a order to customer Melissa Gonzales at Vitek’s BBQ in Waco. The crowd on Baylor football game days at the restaurant is “phenomenal."

The Big 12 represents the company Baylor and Waco want to keep.

Value of campus stadium at Baylor a question mark

Would a stadium on Baylor’s campus, possibly along the Brazos, make Saturdays more appealing — to recruits, students, community and the power brokers who will help shape the landscape of big-time college football?

From Waco Today magazine

30 years later: The 1980 Southwest Conference champion Baylor Bears

30 years later: The 1980 Baylor Bears

The boys of the 1980 Baylor football team are men now with children and grandchildren of their own. But make no mistake: These guys have been bonded for 30 years and will be brothers for life.

1980 Baylor Bears in the NFL

Bears in the NFL

The talent-loaded 1980 squad saw significant success in the pros.

Column

Brice Cherry: Lady Bears single-minded in climb to top

The Lady Bears rush the court after their 80-61 win over Notre Dame in the national championship game.

Baylor embraced its "national title or bust" mentality and rode it all the way to the championship.

Column

John Werner: One more salute to Baylor's Griffin, Wright

Kendall Wright (left) was drafted by Tennessee, and Robert Griffin went to Washington.

Robert Griffin and Kendall Wright will always be remembered by Baylor football fans for their role in turning the program around.

Baylor Bears football 2011

 

Date Opponent Time/
Result
Pics TV?
Sept. 2 TCU W, 50-48    ESPN
Sept. 17 SFA W, 48-0   
Sept. 24 Rice (parents' weekend) W, 56-31    Fox SW
Oct. 1 @ Kansas
State
L, 36-35 ABC
Oct. 8 Iowa State W, 49-26    Fox SW
Oct. 15 @ Texas A&M L, 55-28    FX
Oct. 29 @ Okla.
State
L, 59-24 ABC
Nov. 5 Missouri
(homecoming)
W, 42-39      Fox SW
Nov. 12 @ Kansas
W, 31-30 (OT)
Nov. 19 Oklahoma W, 45-38    ABC
Nov. 26 vs. Texas Tech (at Dallas) W, 66-42 Fox SW
Dec. 3 Texas W, 48-24    ABC
Dec. 29 Alamo Bowl vs. Washington
(Alamodome,
San Antonio)
W, 67-56  ESPN
 

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