One True Podcast: A show about Baylor and the Big 12

In a special episode of One True Podcast, Waco Trib sports editor Brice Cherry and Baylor football beat writer Zach Smith are joined by Baylor associate head caoch/running backs coach Khenon Hall to talk about the football season so far, dive into what it's like to recruit with an ongoing coaching search, what makes the Baylor running backs unique, and what it's been like to coach with interim head coach Joe Klanderman. Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

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It's been an eventful week in both Waco and Orlando. Baylor fired head coach Dave Aranda midway through his seventh season, while UCF got one of its biggest wins since joining the Big 12, upsetting previously undefeated and second-ranked BYU. Waco Tribune-Herald sports editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith are joined by Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel to break down Friday night's game between the Bears and Knights. How will Joe Klanderman do as the Bears' interim head coach? Will the Knights have a hangover after beating the Cougars? What factors are going to lead to a win for either team? Then, the group gets into the rest of the Big 12, including Pat McAfee's beef with Utah and the importance of the Arizona-Texas Tech game on Saturday. Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

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Baylor saw its four-game losing streak end with a loss to TCU. Kansas lost yet again to rival Kansas State last week. Both Dave Aranda and Lance Leipold are feeling the pressure. Waco Tribune-Herald Sports Editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith are joined by Kansas beat writer Henry Greenstein of the Lawrence Journal-World to break down the game between the Bears and the Jayhawks. Who are the players to look out for from Kansas? Can DJ Lagway and the Baylor offense get back on track and push their winning streak to 15 games in a row over Kansas? Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

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The fans showed up at McLane Stadium on Saturday night. The team did not. An abysmal offensive showing saw the Bears fall to TCU for the 10th time in their last 12 meetings. Waco Tribune-Herald sports editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith break it all down and talk about what comes next as Baylor hits the road for its next two games.

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After a big win at Arizona State and a bye week, Baylor returns to the field Saturday night to host TCU in the Revivalry at McLane Stadium. Waco Tribune-Herald sports editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith are joined by Fort Worth Star-Telegram sports editor (and former Tribber) Jim Barnes to break down the game, give some predictions, and discuss how the result might change the outlook for TCU coach Sonny Dykes and Baylor coach Dave Aranda. They then turn their attention to Provo, where BYU is set to host Notre Dame this weekend in a big game for the Big 12. Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

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Baylor needed a clutch, fourth-quarter drive in the Big 12 opener against Colorado to start the conference schedule with a win for the first time since 2022. Now, the Bears head west for a late-night matchup against Arizona State, their first trip to Tempe since 1990. Waco Tribune-Herald sports editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith are joined by Michelle Gardner of the Arizona Republic to break down the game. What does each team need to do to win the game? Is Kenny Dillingham in for the long haul as head coach of the Sun Devils? Will Baylor's offense step up its game in a raucous road environment? The crew then looks around the Big 12 to see if there are any dark horse Heisman contenders in the conference. Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

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It wasn't always pretty but a win is a win. Baylor used a clutch drive in the fourth quarter and some stout defense to come away with a 10-point win over Colorado on Saturday. Waco Trib sports editor Brice Cherry and Baylor beat writer Zach Smith react to the game. What was wrong with the offense for the first three quarters? Is DJ Lagway still hurt? Can Baylor lean on its defense? Where are all the fans? Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

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The last time Baylor and Colorado played was memorable, to say the least. Waco Tribune-Herald sports editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith are joined by Brian Howell, who covers the Buffaloes for BuffBlitz.com and On3 to break down the game. Does that last meeting in 2024, which came down to a Hail Mary and fumble in overtime, even matter? What are the vibes like in Boulder as Deion Sanders coaches his fourth season at Colorado? Where does each team stand entering conference play and how much does this game mean to both teams? Then the crew gets into Big 12 and discusses BYU, Texas Tech and a surpise sleeper in the league. Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

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Baylor backup quarterback Nate Bennett had a big day in his second start, while the defense continued to stand tall (mostly). Waco Tribune-Herald sports editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith break it all down and also talk about DJ Lagway's imminent return, how the offensive line needs to get better, and just how hot it was at McLane Stadium on Saturday. Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

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Baylor got back on track with a lopsided win over Prairie View A&M last Saturday and will finish out nonconference play against Louisiana Tech this Saturday afternoon at McLane Stadium. Trib sports editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith are joined by longtime Waco resident and former Louisiana Tech quarterback to break down the game. They also discuss how DJ Lagway's injury might affect the game, what goes into the mindset of a quarterback, and the new 'Fan First' era at McLane Stadium. Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

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Baylor didn't win its season-opening game against Auburn in Atlanta last weekend, but the Bears still have plenty of confidence after coming up a few inches short. Trib sports editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith are joined by Jerry Hill, the Baylor Bear insider, to break down the game against the Tigers, discuss who and what impressed them the most, and look ahead to the home opener against Prairie View A&M. They then look at some of the other big games in the Big 12 this weekend. Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

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Doug McNamee has been on the job as Baylor's athletic director for nine months. He sits down with the Waco Tribune's Baylor beat writer, Zach Smith, to talk about the athletic department on the eve of football season to discuss the most rewarding and challenging parts of his job, how the Protect College Sports Act can be a benefit, what he's most excited to see in action, and much more. Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

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It doesn't get much bigger than this. Baylor will open the season against Auburn in Atlanta on Saturday in the Aflac Kickoff Classic. Waco Trib sports editor Brice Cherry and Baylor beat writer Zach Smith are joined by Jacob Waters from the Opelika-Auburn News to break down the game and touch on some of the biggest storylines. Which team is this game more important for? What can fans expect from former Baylor running back Bryson Washington, who now plays for the Tigers? Where will the game be won or lost? Also, the crew talks about Zach's unique opportunity to embed with the Baylor football program for this game and get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Bears operate during a road game. Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

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Football is back... almost. With Baylor's season opener against Auburn less than two weeks away, Waco Tribune-Herald sports editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith are back to recap everything that happened in the offseason. Dave Aranda is entering his seventh year in charge on one of the hottest seats in the country, but he seems more relaxed than ever. Why? Quarterback DJ Lagway was the prized recruit of the portal and has been getting a lot of hype throughout the fall. Is it warranted? Plus, just how good can the revamped defense be for the Bears? Be sure to subscribe to the Bear Necessities Newsletter (https://bear-necessities.beehiiv.com/) to get Baylor athletics news delivered to your inbox twice a week and stay up to date with all Baylor happenings on the Waco Tribune-Herald (https://wacotrib.com/sports/) website.

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Baylor softball coach Glenn Moore hasn’t had a boring summer. After wrapping up his 26th season in charge of the Bears by advancing to the NCAA Tournament, Moore replaced nearly his entire coaching staff while simultaneously working the transfer portal. He sits down with Baylor beat reporter Zach Smith to discuss everything, from what he expects from incoming coaching Jenny and Brad Fuller, to what excites him about his deep pitching staff and whether he still enjoys coaching after more than 30 years in college.

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Nothing is withering in Waco when it comes to women's basketball, and head coach Nicki Collen sat down with the Tribune-Herald's women's basketball writer Zach Smith to discuss it all. Baylor made the NCAA Tournament yet again last season and brings back Taliah Scott, one of the most elite scorers in the country. Scott will be joined by a talented transfer portal class and a strong group of returning players. That includes Johnson, who tore her ACL just before the postseason and is hopeful to return to the court at some point next season.

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Josh Cameron began his Baylor career as an unheralded walk-on, and he ended it as one of the best and most consistent receivers in the Big 12. He's expected to get drafted next month in the NFL Draft. Cameron joins Tribune-Herald Baylor beat writer Zach Smith to discuss what has been going on in his life since the Bears' season ended in November. He played in the Senior Bowl and attended the NFL Scouting Combine, but didn't run any on-field drills while rehabbing an injury. That hasn't dampened his spirits as he looks forward to the NFL Draft.

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Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson sits down with Tribune-Herald Baylor beat writer Zach Smith to discuss the NFL Draft process. Since the end of the college football season, Robertson has participated in the Senior Bowl, gone to the NFL Combine and will participate in Baylor's Pro Day at the Allison Indoor Facility on Sunday. He will be selected on the final two days of next month's NFL Draft.

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After some time off for the holidays, Trib sports editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith are back to talk about all the happenings in Baylor athletics. First, the Baylor women's basketball team is on an eight-game winning streak. What makes Nicki Collen and the Bears so good, and can they compete for a Big 12 title? Things aren't as rosy on the men's side, as Scott Drew is having one of his worst seasons in recent memory. What went so wrong this season, and can it be fixed? The football transfer portal has slowed down considerably. Baylor's biggest signing was former Florida quarterback DJ Lagway. Is he enough to give the Bears and Dave Aranda hope next season? Finally, Brice and Zach discuss their recent interview with new Baylor AD Doug McNamee and what questions still need to be answered as he settles in.

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Doug McNamee has been in his job as Baylor Athletic Director for just under two months. A Baylor graduate, McNamee previously worked in the athletics department from 2012 to 2017. He worked with the Bear Foundation for the first four years before serving as the Associate AD for External Relations in 2017. He left Baylor to become the President of the Waco-based brand Magnolia in 2018, founded by Baylor alumni Chip and Joanna Gaines. In 2022, he became the President of Field & Stream, an outdoor retailer and magazine. McNamee replaces Mack Rhoades, who stepped down in late November after spending nine years in the role. Waco Tribune-Herald sports editor Brice Cherry and sports reporter Zach Smith sat down with McNamee to discuss how he is adjusting to the new role, his plans for the future of the department, NIL and various sports.

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