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{{NCAATeamFootballSeason
{{NCAATeamFootballSeason
|Year= 2008
|Year= 2008
|Team= Baylor Bears
|Team= Baylor Bears
|Image= BU Logo.svg
|Image= BU Logo.svg
|Conference= Big 12 Conference
|Conference= Big 12 Conference
|Division= South
|Division= South
|ShortConference= Big 12
|ShortConference= Big 12
|CoachRank=
|CoachRank=
|APRank=
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|Record= 4–8
|Record= 4–8
|ConfRecord= 2–6
|ConfRecord= 2–6
|HeadCoach= [[Art Briles]]
|HeadCoach= [[Art Briles]]
|OffCoach=
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|DefCoach=
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|OScheme= [[Spread offense|Spread]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nebraska.statepaper.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2008/08/07/489d11c0578ad|title=Big 12 Team Preview: No. 12 Baylor}}</ref>
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|DScheme=
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|StadiumArena= [[Floyd Casey Stadium]]
|StadiumArena= [[Floyd Casey Stadium]]
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The '''2008 Baylor Bears football team''' represented [[Baylor University]] in the [[college football]] [[2008 NCAA Division I-BS football season|season of 2007-2008]]. The team was led by head coach [[Art Briles]] in his first year in the position. They played their home games at [[Floyd Casey Stadium]] in [[Waco, Texas]].
The '''2008 Baylor Bears football team''' represented [[Baylor University]] in the [[college football]] [[2008 NCAA Division I-BS football season|season of 2007-2008]]. The team was led by head coach [[Art Briles]] in his first year in the position. They played their home games at [[Floyd Casey Stadium]] in [[Waco, Texas]].


==Preseason==
==Preseason==
Two Baylor players, linebacker Joe Pawelek and defensive back Jordan Lake, made the preseason All-[[Big 12]] team.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.big12sports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071708aab.html|title=2008 Preseason All-Big 12 Football Team Announced}}</ref> Pawelek made at least 86 tackles in each of the previous two seasons, while Lake posted 120 tackles, two interceptions, forced two fumbles, and recovered two in 2007. Lake was Baylor's only all-Big 12 postseason selection in 2007.<ref name=Rivalspre>{{cite web|url=http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=815223|title=2008 Rivals Preseason Countdown}}</ref>
Two Baylor players, linebacker Joe Pawelek and defensive back Jordan Lake, made the preseason All-[[Big 12]] team.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.big12sports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071708aab.html|title=2008 Preseason All-Big 12 Football Team Announced}} {{dead link|date=September 2011}}</ref> Pawelek made at least 86 tackles in each of the previous two seasons, while Lake posted 120 tackles, two interceptions, forced two fumbles, and recovered two in 2007. Lake was Baylor's only all-Big 12 postseason selection in 2007.<ref name=Rivalspre>{{cite web|url=http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=815223|title=2008 Rivals Preseason Countdown}}</ref>


The Bears returned 15 starters, including 9 on offense, and 6 on defense.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.amarillo.com/stories/081908/col_college1.shtml|title=Briles' Bears focus only on present}}</ref>
The Bears returned 15 starters, including 9 on offense, and 6 on defense.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.amarillo.com/stories/081908/col_college1.shtml|title=Briles' Bears focus only on present}}</ref>


In their preseason countdown, [[Rivals.com]] ranked the Bears' 2008 squad 92nd out of all 120 [[Division I FBS]] teams.<ref name=Rivalspre/> The official Big 12 media preseason poll picked the Bears to finish last in the [[Big 12 South]].<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.big12sports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071608aaa.html|title=Big 12 Announces 2008 Media Preseason Football Poll}}</ref>
In their preseason countdown, [[Rivals.com]] ranked the Bears' 2008 squad 92nd out of all 120 [[Division I FBS]] teams.<ref name=Rivalspre/> The official Big 12 media preseason poll picked the Bears to finish last in the [[Big 12 South]].<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.big12sports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071608aaa.html|title=Big 12 Announces 2008 Media Preseason Football Poll}} {{dead link|date=September 2011}}</ref>


==Coaching staff==
==Coaching staff==
{{2008 Big 12 football standings}}
{{2008 Big 12 football standings}}
*[[Art Briles]] — Head Coach
* [[Art Briles]] — Head Coach
*[[Randy Clements]] — Co-Offensive Coordinator (Line)
* [[Randy Clements]] — Co-Offensive Coordinator (Line)
*[[Philip Montgomery]] — Co-Offensive Coordinator (QBs & RBs)
* [[Philip Montgomery]] — Co-Offensive Coordinator (QBs & RBs)
*[[Brian Norwood]] — Defensive Coordinator
* [[Brian Norwood]] — Defensive Coordinator
*[[Chris Achuff]] — Assistant Coach (Defenive Tackles)
* [[Chris Achuff]] — Assistant Coach (Defenive Tackles)
*[[Dino Babers]] — Assistant Coach (WR)/Recruiting Coordinator
* [[Dino Babers]] — Assistant Coach (WR)/Recruiting Coordinator
*[[Kendal Briles]] — Assistant Coach (Receivers)
* [[Kendal Briles]] — Assistant Coach (Receivers)
*[[Larry Hoefer]] — Assistant Coach (Linebackers)
* [[Larry Hoefer]] — Assistant Coach (Linebackers)
*[[Kaz Kazadi]] — Head Strength Coach
* [[Kaz Kazadi]] — Head Strength Coach
*[[Kim McCloud]] — Assistant Coach (Cornerbacks)
* [[Kim McCloud]] — Assistant Coach (Cornerbacks)
*[[Theo Young]] — Assistant Coach (Defensive Ends)
* [[Theo Young]] — Assistant Coach (Defensive Ends)


==Schedule==
==Schedule==
<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/wire/chi-ap-fbc-big12media-baylo,0,7286357.story|title=Big 12 doormat Baylor aims for better days}} {{Dead link|date=May 2011|bot=RjwilmsiBot}}</ref><ref>[http://baylorbears.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/bay-m-footbl-sched.html Baylor University Bears - Official Athletic Site]</ref>
<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/wire/chi-ap-fbc-big12media-baylo,0,7286357.story|title=Big 12 doormat Baylor aims for better days|archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20110629153720/http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/wire/chi-ap-fbc-big12media-baylo,0,7286357.story |archivedate = June 29, 2011|deadurl=yes}} </ref><ref>[http://baylorbears.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/bay-m-footbl-sched.html Baylor University Bears - Official Athletic Site]</ref>
{{CFB Schedule Start|rankyear=2008|attend=yes}}
{{CFB Schedule Start|rankyear=2008|attend=yes}}
{{CFB Schedule Entry
{{CFB Schedule Entry
| date = August 30
| date = August 30
| time = 7:00 p.m.
| time = 7:00&nbsp;p.m.
| w/l = l
| w/l = l
| nonconf = yes
| nonconf = yes
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| site_cityst = [[Waco, Texas]]
| site_cityst = [[Waco, Texas]]
| tv = [[Fox Sports Net|FSN]]
| tv = [[Fox Sports Net|FSN]]
| score = 41&ndash;13
| score = 41–13
| attend = 30,633
| attend = 30,633
}}
}}
{{CFB Schedule Entry
{{CFB Schedule Entry
| date = September 6
| date = September 6
| time = 6:00 p.m.
| time = 6:00&nbsp;p.m.
| w/l = w
| w/l = w
| nonconf = yes
| nonconf = yes
| tv =
| tv =
| opponent = {{cfb link|year=2008|team=Northwestern State Demons|school=Northwestern State University|title=Northwestern State}}
| opponent = {{cfb link|year=2008|team=Northwestern State Demons|school=Northwestern State University|title=Northwestern State}}
| site_stadium = Floyd Casey Stadium
| site_stadium = Floyd Casey Stadium
| site_cityst = Waco, Texas
| site_cityst = Waco, Texas
| score = 51&ndash;6
| score = 51–6
| attend = 36,258
| attend = 36,258
}}
}}
{{CFB Schedule Entry
{{CFB Schedule Entry
| date = September 12
| date = September 12
| time = 7:30 p.m.
| time = 7:30&nbsp;p.m.
| w/l = w
| w/l = w
| nonconf = yes
| nonconf = yes
| opponent = [[2008 Washington State Cougars football team|Washington State]]
| opponent = [[2008 Washington State Cougars football team|Washington State]]
| opprank =
| opprank =
| site_stadium = Floyd Casey Stadium
| site_stadium = Floyd Casey Stadium
| site_cityst = Waco, Texas
| site_cityst = Waco, Texas
| tv = FSN
| tv = FSN
| score = 45&ndash;17
| score = 45–17
| attend = 25,595
| attend = 25,595
}}
}}
{{CFB Schedule Entry
{{CFB Schedule Entry
| date = September 19
| date = September 19
| time = 11:00 p.m.
| time = 11:00&nbsp;p.m.
| w/l = l
| w/l = l
| nonconf = yes
| nonconf = yes
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| site_cityst = [[East Hartford, Connecticut]]
| site_cityst = [[East Hartford, Connecticut]]
| tv = [[ESPN2]]
| tv = [[ESPN2]]
| score = 31&ndash;28
| score = 31–28
| attend = 38,870
| attend = 38,870
}}
}}
{{CFB Schedule Entry
{{CFB Schedule Entry
| date = October 4
| date = October 4
| time = 11:30 a.m.
| time = 11:30&nbsp;a.m.
| nonconf = no
| nonconf = no
| w/l = l
| w/l = l
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| site_cityst = Waco, Texas
| site_cityst = Waco, Texas
| tv = FSN
| tv = FSN
| score = 49&ndash;17
| score = 49–17
| attend = 47,107
| attend = 47,107
}}
}}
{{CFB Schedule Entry
{{CFB Schedule Entry
| date = October 11
| date = October 11
| time = 6:00 p.m.
| time = 6:00&nbsp;p.m.
| w/l = w
| w/l = w
| nonconf = no
| nonconf = no
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| site_cityst = Waco, Texas
| site_cityst = Waco, Texas
| tv = [[Fox College Sports|FCS]]
| tv = [[Fox College Sports|FCS]]
| score = 38&ndash;10
| score = 38–10
| attend = 30,528
| attend = 30,528
}}
}}
{{CFB Schedule Entry
{{CFB Schedule Entry
| date = October 18
| date = October 18
| time = 2:00 p.m.
| time = 2:00&nbsp;p.m.
| w/l = l
| w/l = l
| away = yes
| away = yes
| opponent = [[2008 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team|Oklahoma State]]
| opponent = [[2008 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team|Oklahoma State]]
| opprank = 10
| opprank = 10
| tv =
| tv =
| site_stadium = [[Boone Pickens Stadium]]
| site_stadium = [[Boone Pickens Stadium]]
| site_cityst = [[Stillwater, Oklahoma]]
| site_cityst = [[Stillwater, Oklahoma]]
| score = 34&ndash;6
| score = 34–6
| attend = 50,080
| attend = 50,080
}}
}}
{{CFB Schedule Entry
{{CFB Schedule Entry
| date = October 25
| date = October 25
| time = 11:30 a.m.
| time = 11:30&nbsp;a.m.
| w/l = l
| w/l = l
| away = yes
| away = yes
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| site_cityst = [[Lincoln, Nebraska]]
| site_cityst = [[Lincoln, Nebraska]]
| tv = [[Versus (TV channel)|Versus]]
| tv = [[Versus (TV channel)|Versus]]
| score = 32&ndash;20
| score = 32–20
| attend = 85,104
| attend = 85,104
}}
}}
{{CFB Schedule Entry
{{CFB Schedule Entry
| date = November 1
| date = November 1
| time = 3:00 p.m.
| time = 3:00&nbsp;p.m.
| w/l = l
| w/l = l
| homecoming = yes
| homecoming = yes
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| site_stadium = Floyd Casey Stadium
| site_stadium = Floyd Casey Stadium
| site_cityst = Waco, Texas
| site_cityst = Waco, Texas
| tv =
| tv =
| score = 31&ndash;28
| score = 31–28
| attend = 35,142
| attend = 35,142
}}
}}
{{CFB Schedule Entry
{{CFB Schedule Entry
| date = November 8
| date = November 8
| time = 11:00 a.m.
| time = 11:00&nbsp;a.m.
| w/l = l
| w/l = l
| away = yes
| away = yes
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| site_cityst = [[Austin, Texas]]
| site_cityst = [[Austin, Texas]]
| tv = FSN
| tv = FSN
| score = 45&ndash;21
| score = 45–21
| attend = 97,715
| attend = 97,715
}}
}}
{{CFB Schedule Entry
{{CFB Schedule Entry
| date = November 15
| date = November 15
| time = 3:05 p.m.
| time = 3:05&nbsp;p.m.
| w/l = w
| w/l = w
| opponent = [[2008 Texas A&M Aggies football team|Texas A&M]]
| opponent = [[2008 Texas A&M Aggies football team|Texas A&M]]
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| site_cityst = Waco, Texas
| site_cityst = Waco, Texas
| gamename = [[Battle of the Brazos]]
| gamename = [[Battle of the Brazos]]
| tv =
| tv =
| score = 41&ndash;21
| score = 41–21
| attend = 43,549
| attend = 43,549
}}
}}
{{CFB Schedule Entry
{{CFB Schedule Entry
| date = November 29
| date = November 29
| time = 2:30 p.m.
| time = 2:30&nbsp;p.m.
| w/l = l
| w/l = l
| away = yes
| away = yes
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| site_cityst = [[Lubbock, Texas]]
| site_cityst = [[Lubbock, Texas]]
| tv = Versus
| tv = Versus
| score = 35&ndash;28
| score = 35–28
| overtime =
| overtime =
| attend = 53,470
| attend = 53,470
}}
}}
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==Postseason==
==Postseason==
Three Baylor players&mdash;[[Jason Smith (American football)|Jason Smith]], Jordan Lake, and Joe Pawelek&mdash;made the All-[[Big 12]] first team. Derek Epperson and Dan Gay received honorable mention, while [[Robert Griffin III]] was named Offensive Freshman of the Year. Griffin became Baylor's second Big 12 individual award winner, joining [[Daniel Sepulveda]], who won Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10410&ATCLID=3626465|title=2008 All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced }}</ref>
Three Baylor players—[[Jason Smith (American football)|Jason Smith]], Jordan Lake, and Joe Pawelek—made the All-[[Big 12]] first team. Derek Epperson and Dan Gay received honorable mention, while [[Robert Griffin III]] was named Offensive Freshman of the Year. Griffin became Baylor's second Big 12 individual award winner, joining [[Daniel Sepulveda]], who won Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10410&ATCLID=3626465|title=2008 All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==


{{2008 Big 12 football seasons}}
{{2008 Big 12 Conference football navbox}}


[[Category:Baylor Bears football seasons]]
[[Category:Baylor Bears football seasons]]

Revision as of 15:13, 13 September 2011

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The 2008 Baylor Bears football team represented Baylor University in the college football season of 2007-2008. The team was led by head coach Art Briles in his first year in the position. They played their home games at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas.

Preseason

Two Baylor players, linebacker Joe Pawelek and defensive back Jordan Lake, made the preseason All-Big 12 team.[2] Pawelek made at least 86 tackles in each of the previous two seasons, while Lake posted 120 tackles, two interceptions, forced two fumbles, and recovered two in 2007. Lake was Baylor's only all-Big 12 postseason selection in 2007.[3]

The Bears returned 15 starters, including 9 on offense, and 6 on defense.[4]

In their preseason countdown, Rivals.com ranked the Bears' 2008 squad 92nd out of all 120 Division I FBS teams.[3] The official Big 12 media preseason poll picked the Bears to finish last in the Big 12 South.[5]

Coaching staff

2008 Big 12 Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
North Division
No. 19 Missouri xy   5 – 3     10 – 4  
Nebraska x   5 – 3     9 – 4  
Kansas   4 – 4     8 – 5  
Colorado   2 – 6     5 – 7  
Kansas State   2 – 6     5 – 7  
Iowa State   0 – 8     2 – 10  
South Division
No. 5 Oklahoma xy$   7 – 1     12 – 2  
No. 4 Texas x%   7 – 1     12 – 1  
No. 12 Texas Tech x   7 – 1     11 – 2  
No. 16 Oklahoma State   5 – 3     9 – 4  
Baylor   2 – 6     4 – 8  
Texas A&M   2 – 6     4 – 8  
Championship: Oklahoma 62, Missouri 21
  • $ – BCS representative as conference champion
  • % – BCS at-large representative
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

Schedule

[6][7]

August 307:00 p.m.No. 23 Wake Forest*

FSNL 41–1330,633 September 66:00 p.m.Northwestern State*

  • Floyd Casey Stadium
  • Waco, Texas

W 51–636,258 September 127:30 p.m.Washington State*

  • Floyd Casey Stadium
  • Waco, Texas

FSNW 45–1725,595 September 1911:00 p.m.at UConn*

ESPN2L 31–2838,870 October 411:30 a.m.No. 1 Oklahoma

  • Floyd Casey Stadium
  • Waco, Texas

FSNL 49–1747,107 October 116:00 p.m.Iowa State

  • Floyd Casey Stadium
  • Waco, Texas

FCSW 38–1030,528 October 182:00 p.m.at No. 10 Oklahoma State

L 34–650,080 October 2511:30 a.m.at Nebraska

VersusL 32–2085,104 November 13:00 p.m.No. 14 Missouridagger

  • Floyd Casey Stadium
  • Waco, Texas

L 31–2835,142 November 811:00 a.m.at No. 7 Texas

FSNL 45–2197,715 November 153:05 p.m.Texas A&M

W 41–2143,549 November 292:30 p.m.at No. 7 Texas Tech

VersusL 35–28 53,470

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Postseason

Three Baylor players—Jason Smith, Jordan Lake, and Joe Pawelek—made the All-Big 12 first team. Derek Epperson and Dan Gay received honorable mention, while Robert Griffin III was named Offensive Freshman of the Year. Griffin became Baylor's second Big 12 individual award winner, joining Daniel Sepulveda, who won Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year in 2006.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Big 12 Team Preview: No. 12 Baylor".
  2. ^ "2008 Preseason All-Big 12 Football Team Announced" (Press release). [dead link]
  3. ^ a b "2008 Rivals Preseason Countdown".
  4. ^ "Briles' Bears focus only on present".
  5. ^ "Big 12 Announces 2008 Media Preseason Football Poll" (Press release). [dead link]
  6. ^ "Big 12 doormat Baylor aims for better days". Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Baylor University Bears - Official Athletic Site
  8. ^ "2008 All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced".

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