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Mikel Leshoure, Illini Run All Over Baylor in Texas Bowl

HOUSTON -- Taking in a little of the Texas culture, Illinois running back Mikel Leshoure donned a big cowboys hat following Wednesday night's Texas Bowl game. It would be the only time of the night Leshoure attempted to blend in, as the junior was the standout during the Illini's 38-14 win at Reliant Stadium that spoiled...

Jay Finley Sees Baylor Turnaround Come to Fruition in Texas Bowl

HOUSTON -- There were a lot sales pitches and challenges thrown at Jay Finley six years ago as he weighed his college football options as a senior at Corsicana (Texas) High School. The challenge that resonated most came from Baylor and it was both simple and daunting at the same time: "The one thing you can do is you can...

Big 12 Report: North and South Divisions Expecting Wild Finishes

If Texas A&M's 24-17 victory over Texas on Thursday night did nothing else, it ensured that the uncertainty of the Big 12 would carry into the weekend – the final week of the regular-season. Three games. Four teams. And so many possibilities. It's not unusual that so much angst and uncertainty dominates the final...

Oklahoma Positions Itself for Division Title With Big Victory Over Baylor

WACO, Texas – On paper, Baylor's 53-24 loss to Oklahoma doesn't look bad. OU outgained Baylor by just 101 yards and had only four more first downs than the Bears. The Sooners had control of the ball for less than a minute longer than Baylor (30:21 to 29:39). Yes, it was a lopsided finish, but the outcome was made...

Big 12 Report: Quarterback Change Sparking Texas A&M's Late Run

There was a time when Texas A&M coach Mike Sherman flat out resisted making a change at quarterback this season, despite all the logic and conventional wisdom that said it was time. The Aggies were a mess as the losses mounted. Senior quarterback Jerrod Johnson couldn't get his head or aim right. And the folks in Kyle...

Background on art briles

Arthur Ray Briles (born December 3, 1955) is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head football coach at Baylor University, a position he has held since the 2008 season.

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