S5E12 - BBQ and Blake Blackmar

The Baylor Bears moved up to #14 in the nation after a 31-24 victory over long-time rival Texas in what could have been the Longhorns last visit to Waco for some time. McLane was rocking for this one as fans chanted a sarcastic "SEC-SEC-SEC" as Texas left the field. What an amazing moment.

Travis opens this episode with the news of TCU Head Coach Gary Patterson being let go after a 20 year ride with the Horned Frogs. It's not every day you see a University get rid of a coach with a statue in front of the stadium. Gary was asked to coach through the end of the season, but he decided to step down immediately. What does this mean for some of the Baylor assistants? Travis discusses.

We follow this up with a recap of the win over Texas, and how after a rocky 1st half offensive performance the Bears were able to turn it around. Gary Bohanon threw 2 INT's, but the defense came through big with 2 crucial turnovers themselves. Many thought Texas would at least have the advantage in special teams, but the Bears shut that down as well. RJ Sneed had a tipped punt and Baylor stopped a horrendous 4th and 11 fake punt call by Steve Sarkisian. 

Then former Baylor offensive lineman and BBQ aficionado Blake Blackmar joins the pod to break down good BBQ and this unprecedented turnaround of the Baylor offensive line. After finishing last in the Big 12 in rushing offense last year the Bears are now sitting atop the league. Blake discusses the main reasons behind the transformation and how this may be one of the best Baylor offensive lines in quite some time. Blake can't help but wish he could get out there with the guys. Hopefully the OU game in a couple of weeks isn't another 11am kickoff because Blake has something special planned for next Saturday.

Travis ends the pod with a short overview of TCU and this week's "Bear Necessities" which look pretty similar to what he wanted to see against Texas. Zach Evans is a dynamic RB and can definitely beat us, but Baylor's rush defense has come on strong the last 3 games and he believes them to be up to the task.

Very interested to see the Baylor turnout in Fort Worth against a struggling TCU team. Is it possible that Bears fans could outnumber the horned frogs? We'll find out on Saturday. Travel safe, be loud, and be proud!

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