How Allen approaches culture rebuilding this spring will be paramount. 188, Edge / In Facts, Rumors & Opinions (aka FRO), the SicEm365 staff compiles their knowledge and speculation from a number of conversations for a piece to cover a variety of interesting topics on Baylor University and Baylor Athletics including football, basketball and recruiting. In February of 2020, longtime assistant Sean Spencer left for the NFL. How does the new coaching staff settle in? 5-10 / And he nailed the offseason, it seems, from a roster-management perspective, landing arguably the best QB transfer in the portal (Devin Leary, NC State), a running back with almost 3,000 total career yards (ReMahn Davis, Vanderbilt), a 33-game starter at left tackle (Marques Cox, Northern Illinois) and a former four-star guard (Tanner Bowles, Alabama) while retaining the teams three best wide receivers, all of whom wouldve been coveted transfer targets. The world of college football moves fast and if you blink, you might miss it. Offensive linemen deserve way more credit than they get, and theres nothing better than a good OL highlight of a D linemen getting destroyed. (Wide receivers coach Marques Hagans replaced the fired Taylor Stubblefied in January). There is a strong identity in what he does. Achuff is in his mid-40s and has spent 17 years coaching the defensive line, including two years with the Arizona Cardinals. In 2023, the Wildcats need to reach bowl eligibility. One of the foundational pieces for Baylors success under the Aranda regime has been the offensive line. 250, QB / Robinson, a 4-star recruit out of Arlington, TX, is a top 50 recruit in the state of Texas, and is ranked as a top 25 tackle nationally. Four-star tight end Christian Bentancur leads the way in the class. "I would be surprised if we're not. The Top 10 Lions return three of the most highly regarded pass rushing prospects in the Big Ten and nationally in Chop Robinson, Adisa Isaac and former 5-star recruit Dani Dennis-Sutton. Dec 29, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; The Oregon Ducks mascot on the field during the second half of the 2021 Alamo Bowl against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Alamodome. A new staff will be working with a new roster that looks radically different from the Buffs 1-11 team last season thanks to 25 transfers, most notably Jackson State imports like Deions son, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, and five-star cornerback Travis Hunter, as well as early enrollees like four-star running back Dylan Edwards. Starting corners Tony Grimes and Storm Duck left via the transfer portal (for Texas A&M and Penn State, respectively), and former Indiana secondary coach Jason Jones replaced the departed Dre Bly, now in the NFL. He was in line to potentially be the Razorbacks go-to receiver in 2023. Depth is impressive with high-level backups Amin Vanover, Zuriah Fisher and Smith Vilbert. Schumann returning to Georgia, FSU AD: Lagging ACC revenue 'has to change', Harbaugh: Corum to miss spring to rehab knee, The new law changing service academy football, and the coaches pushing back, Realignment chatter: How the Pac-12 holds the key to it all, Connelly on transfer trends: What last season can teach us about 2023, College football's assistants and coordinators to watch in 2023. Oct 8, 2022; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. He recorded 17 catches for 300 yards and three touchdowns while playing in six games this year. ODB had the opportunity to speak with Zay to learn a little more about his recruiting, his play, and life outside of football. Dec 30, 2019; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Louisville Cardinals linebacker Allen Smith (42) celebrates after a win against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium. Once again, James Franklin must replace a standout defensive line coach late in the hiring schedule. 5-11 / 6-3 / What was your first impression of him? 6-3 / Jancek and Kelly go back, with Jancek playing for Kelly at Grand Valley State and serving on his staff there and at Central Michigan. Will coach Primes impact show up on the field? Baylor legacy in the 2025 class and a rising DL both earn Baylor offers. So, we're just who we are every day as a staff. 6-0 / Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports. Penn State hosts Michigan but has to travel to the Shoe and a three-way tie is very possible. Ive had plenty of moments where Im totally gassed and Ill just remember who Im doing it for and it keeps me going. He was a special teams ace, in addition to someone who found a way to consistently make big plays in his Georgia career. The college football calendar is now year-round, filled with recruiting, the transfer portal and coaching moves. 33 nationally and sixth in the Big 12, according to 247Sports. OL coach Joe Wickline, RB coach Justin Johnson and TE coach Shawn Bell remain on staff. And a big part of the story this year is college 185, CB / Aranda brought in a solid recruiting class, but those athletes will need time to develop, and Baylor wants to win now. That should be enough to dramatically improve an offense that ranked 112th nationally in scoring and 116th in total yards. Georgia freshman TE Oscar Delp hopped right into the postgame celebration in the end zone after the 42-20 beatdown of Florida at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida, on October 29, 2022. The Hoosiers are 2-16 in Big Ten games since. 205, S / 2 min read. But is he the properly experienced, prudent choice now? CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. WR / Related: Mike Bobo hire mitigates the gap for Georgia quarterbacks Carson Beck, Brock Vandagriff and Gunner Stockton, Running back Kenny McIntosh: Kendall Milton. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports. The Bears 2023 class ranked No. Skip to main content Skip to navigation Menu Baylor Bears Football Recruiting. But the Gamecocks have to sort out an offensive line that lost three starters, and the top two rushers from 2022, MarShawn Lloyd and Jaheim Bell, are gone after combining for 16 touchdowns last season. All College Football news fromFanSided Daily, NFL Mock Draft 2023: Post Super Bowl LVII edition, Building Best All-Time College Football Team, College Football news: Most hated teams, a new NIL push for Texas A&M, and more, 3 ideal fits for Hendon Hooker in the 2023 NFL draft, College Football news: Spring practice starts, a commitment for Nebraska football and more, What proposed rules could mean for college football. There is a long way to go in the class of 2024 recruitment process, but the Badgers have already made a few splashes. 5-10 / 220, S / But Franklin doesnt need to dig into a list of candidates who can replace Scott, nor rack his brain wondering who might perfectly align with this staff. prototypical look of an NFL tackle, with the potential of being a future NFL draft pick and multi-year all-conference performer. Baylor offered Judson (TX) 2024 safety Myles Davis this past week, and the Bears have made a strong impression. Frank Bodani covers Penn State football for the York Daily Record and USA Today Network. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports. Michigan State has three four-star commits, including wide receiver Nick Marsh. Louisville has a pair of four-star players headlined by four-star linebacker TJ Capers. Enos returns to Arkansas for a second stint, previously working with Pittman under Bret Bielema. A lawsuit filed against Baylor University alleges new Florida Atlantic offensive coordinator Kendal Briles tried to attract recruits by saying white women at Baylor liked the players. Can Riley Leonard again be one of the best QBs in the ACC? Winter workouts are underway and spring practice begins two weeks from today. Only Alabama has more with 13. Q: Whats your favorite non-football hobby. 185, DL / LSU promoting John Jancek to special teams coordinator, outside linebackers coach: Source. AUBURN Hugh Freeze was hired to be Auburn football's new coach in November. Georgia brings back Daijun Edwards, who will once again fill the role of the bruiser. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports. But who will lead this deep and ultra-talented group of pass rushers as well as develop a crucial defensive tackle presence during this season of high expectations? Can it continue the momentum from a solid finish to the 2022 season? Baylor Bears Head Coach: Dave Aranda Offensive Coordinator: Jeff Grimes Quarterbacks Coach: Shawn Bell Running Backs Coach: Justin Johnson Offensive Line Coach: Eric Mateos Tight Ends Coach: Jeff Grimes Wide Recievers Coach: Vacant Defensive Coordinator: Ron Roberts Defensive Line Coach: Dennis Johnson Inside Future of PSU football:The best Penn State offensive line to come? Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell speaks to the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association Clinic at the Easton Hilton on Feb. 3, 2023. His name has come up before on Penn State fans' wish-lists for defensive openings. The Bear Cast: Basketball on a Tear, New Football Commit, more, Five-star running back earns Baylor offer plus four-star EDGE plans visit. Penn State may own the best defensive end group in the Big Ten and beyond in 2023. He served as a grad assistant under Franklin in 2015-16. Auburn has three four-star commits and a new head coach in Hugh Freeze. Cals offense has never ranked higher than 60th nationally in six seasons under Justin Wilcox. He coaches a physical offense built on explosive plays in both the pass and run game. Leonards play will be the key to determining the ceiling for this years squad, as Dukes schedule is significantly tougher with nine opponents that reached bowl games last season. Since his arrival, the former Liberty and Ole Miss coach has added 33 new players to the roster, including 19 recruits out of high school, 12 transfers and two players from junior college. Answering your questions on Baylor's recruiting and football progress in this weekly question and answer session on SicEm365 Premium. The 6-foot-6, 220 pound athlete committed to Wisconsin in late January, becoming the first pass-catcher to join the program for 2024. His potential starting quarterback also has a connection to Dykes: TCU transfer Sam Jackson V, a dual-threat QB, was a third-stringer for the Frogs last season. We can pass the phone around and guys can get on with other recruits. So whats next for Georgia Tech? Baylor confirms that OC Larry Fedora is out along with Passing Game Coordinator Jorge Munoz. The Wolverines are the only one of the three teams to return their starting quarterback. Kiffin has a pair of recruits locked in, including four-star quarterback Desmond Williams Jr. Jul 14, 2022; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of the Texas Tech Red Raiders helmet logo during the Big 12 Media Day at AT&T Stadium. The first truly surprising transfer portal entry from Arkansas, Ketron Jackson Jr. popped up in the portal the day after Sam Pittman mentioned him getting an opportunity to play in the slot in place of Jadon Haselwood in the Liberty Bowl. Georgia is already hard at work looking to replace those players who have departed from this 2022 team. Clemson cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. (23) and teammates celebrate their win after the game at Williams Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina Saturday, November 27, 2021. Last season, the Tar Heels secondary allowed 271.3 passing yards per game, which ranked 116th out of 131 Division I teams. Mario Cristobal has not only flipped the roster following his first season in Coral Gables hes been busy tinkering with his coaching staff, too. 180, QB / Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports. Clemson has four four-star commits in 2024. Both of my brothers play corner so as a kid my dad would have me train like a skill player which eventually gave me quich feet, and its helped me so much because it makes it harder for guys to try and use their speed to get around me. Z: The culture of the team, school, and the city of Waco. 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The champs are at the top, led by five-star cornerback Ellis Robinson IV. The Wildcats won 91-71. Smith may not start as Georgias slot receiver next season, as Missouri transfer Dominic Lovett may have the inside track at doing so. Scott is leaving for the Detroit Lions, which means Franklin must find a top-shelf coach and recruiter just a couple of weeks before spring practice begins. Quarterback Stetson Bennett: Carson Beck, probably. The fastest way to get there is through defensive improvement. Q: What are you most excited about at Baylor/Waco outside of football? Check us out every weekday morning for everything you need to know about Georgia football, recruiting, basketball and more. Additionally, over four academic years, Baylor used a predominantly female student-host group, the Baylor Bruins, for football recruiting events. UNC has intentionally shaken up its secondary, but results need to follow. INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 03: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines holds the Big Ten trophy following the Big Ten Championship against the Purdue Boilermakers at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 3, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 310, CB / With lots of prayer, I have decided to follow @CoachFick and @CoachPhilLongo to the Big 10 where I will look forward to playing in the Air Raid! 6-5 / Their class is led by five-star quarterback Julian Sayin. Nov 6, 2021; Oxford, Mississippi, USA;Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin talks with a referee after a call during the second half against the Liberty Flames at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Robinson spent a decade at Penn State, first as a player, then as a staff member. Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell conducts warm-ups in Doak Campbell Stadium before the Garnet and Gold spring game kickoff Saturday, April 9, 2022. What keeps your motor running in the 4th quarter when youre exhausted? Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports. Though there are also myriad offensive issues to fix after the programs two best players (left tackle Peter Skoronski and running back Evan Hull) left for the NFL, the key staffing changes happened on the defensive side of the ball. In his interview with 360 Sports, Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades did not specifically say the Big 12 should add Pac-12 schools. Aranda originally signed a six-year deal with Baylor in January 2020. 6-0 / 240, IOL / Michigan lost two starters on the offensive line but returned elite players in Trevor Keegan and Zak Zinter, plus they added some starting-caliber talent from the Pac-12 in the transfer portal and plucked one of the top transfers overall in Ernest Hausmann. There is a long way to go in the class of 2024 recruitment process, but the Badgers have already made a few splashes. Four-star athlete Hunter Moddon leads the way. Texas Tech has a pair of four-stars and five three-stars in 2024. WR Ketron Jackson Jr. Baylor. WebUniversity of Mary Hardin-Baylor Football Program Information Powered by 900 College St Belton, TX 76513 (800) 727-8642 http://www.umhb.edu Year Founded: 1845 Religious Affiliation: Christian College Type: Private , Suburban Enrollment: 3045 (full time undergrad) Tuition In State: $29,700 Tuition Out of State: $29,700 Division: NCAA III Grimes this year was a finalist for the Broyles Award, which goes to the nation's top assistant coach. He also spent a couple of seasons coaching the defensive line in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons. WR Ketron Jackson Jr. Baylor. And there's a lot riding on the move, maybe even more than usual. Reports were coming out at halftime of the Holiday Bowl that Oregon co-Defensive Coordinator Matt Powledge was a target for Baylor to become its DC. Four Oregon women's basketball players were handed some Pac-12 awards for their regular season performance. Tennessee has four four-star players led by tight end Jonathan Echols. 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