Expectations for the 2010 Baylor Bears on College Football Predictions is finally reaching bowl status. Word out of Waco, Texas is the Bears will finally end the 15 years post season drought, and this sports handicapper will second that. The 2010 season should be one of optimism, and the reason is Robert Griffin, the multi talented quarterback will be under center this season after missing all of 2009 with a torn ACL. The Bears also have more defensive speed than usual and two prospects in the secondary with coverage ability not seen in more than a decade at the school, maybe back further when safety Thomas Everett and cornerback Ron Francis played in the secondary. The schedule is also favorable for the Bears, six of their first eight opponents were 500 or under last season. The schedule is so favorable that it could be a possibility that the Bears could face Texas for the Big 12 south lead when they play on October 30th.
The Baylor Bears finished 4-8 in 2009, with a 6-6 record against the spread, going over the betting odds total 4 times and under 8 times. The offense ranked 85th overs in the FBS, averaging 342.9 yards per game, the passing game ranked 37th overall in college football, averaging a little over 242 yards per contest, the running game was not even close to being efficient, the Bears rushed for 100.6, yards per contest and that ranked 109th and the Baylor scored 20 points per game. The defense gave up over 405 yards per game, that ranked 94th in college football, the run defense was terrible, giving up 178.8 yards per contest, that ranked 97th in the FBS, the team also allowed over 27 points per game.
Quarterback Robert Griffin has the speed of world class hurdler and uses it effectively. He rushed for 843 as a true freshman in 2008 and threw for over 2,000 yards, with 15 touchdowns. This sports handicapper believes this guy will be on some all American teams in 2010. Griffin will have a mammoth offensive line to protect him, that maybe the best the Bears have had in a long time. Baylor coach Art Briles is hoping the running game goes better with the huge line, it will probably be running back by committee. Wide receivers Kendall Wright and Josh Gordon will be a formidable tandem.
nose tackle Phil Taylor, a transfer form Penn State has lost 20 pounds, in an attempt to make amends for a disappointing 2009 season. The Bears should be faster and more athletic on the defensive line. The secondary will be very good with Prince Kent, a prized recruit who originally committed to Miami. Ahmad Dixon will also be in the mix and could even play some linebacker, where Antonio Johnson is the only returning starter, redshirt freshman Chris McAllister has drawn raves and letterman Earl Patin and Chris Francis are also productive. The outlook for the Baylor Bears is very good in 2010.
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