Football Preview: Baylor at Texas Tech

Oct. 28, 2002

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BAYLOR (3-5, 1-3) at TEXAS TECH (5-4, 2-2)
Jones Stadium (51,000)
Lubbock, Texas
Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002 * 1:00 p.m. CST

Baylor travels to Lubbock for a 1 p.m. game Saturday against long-time foe Texas Tech at Jones SBC Stadium.

Despite holding an advantage in total yardage after three quarters, the Bears (3-5, 1-3) lost to their second-consecutive ranked opponent last weekend, dropping a 44-10 decision to then-No. 20 Kansas State. Meanwhile, Texas Tech (5-4, 2-2) was handed a 37-13 road loss at Colorado.

While Texas Tech leads the Big 12 in passing offense with 364.2 yards a game, Baylor is third at 238.0.

Both teams have struggled with turnovers. The Bears are last in the Big 12 with a minus-17 turnover margin; Tech is 11th in the league with a minus-11 margin.

SERIES
Baylor leads the all-time series, 32-27-2, since winning its first meeting against Texas Tech in 1929, 34-0, while the Red Raiders own a 19-14-1 advantage in Lubbock. The two have met every year since 1956. Texas Tech has won the last six meetings and nine of the last 11. The Red Raiders won last year in Waco, 63-19.

Nov. 2 is the latest Baylor and Texas Tech have met since the Red Raiders claimed a 31-24 win in Waco on Nov. 16, 1991.

COACHES
Kevin Steele (Tennessee, 1981) is 9-32 in his fourth season at Baylor. He is 0-3 against Texas Tech.

Texas Tech's Mike Leach (BYU, 1983) is 19-15 in his third season, all in Lubbock. He owns a 2-0 record against Baylor.

NEWHOUSE THIRD BEAR WITH 2,000 RECEIVING YARDS
Senior WR Reggie Newhouse, who has recorded 100 yards receiving in four of the Bears' eight games, caught nine passes for a career-high 173 yards against Kansas State to move into the top five all-time in both Big 12 Conference categories.

Newhouse also extended his consecutive games streak with at least one catch to 30.

Newhouse is currently second at Baylor in career receptions (157) and yardage (2,186) and tied for fourth in TD receptions (13). He needs seven receptions, 466 receiving yards and seven touchdowns to become Baylor's career leaders in those categories.

All-time among Big 12 players, the Dallas-native is fifth in receptions and fourth in receiving yardage. He is just the second player in Baylor history, and one of only eight in Big 12 history, to eclipse the 2,000-yard mark for a career.

On the season, he is currently fourth in the Big 12 in receptions per game (6.1, 16th nationally) and second in receiving yardage per game (96.8, 18th nationally).

Newhouse had eight catches for 164 yards at Cal, seven receptions for 119 yards against Samford and nine receptions for 120 yards versus Tulsa.

Against Kansas, Newhouse had six catches for 80 yards, but his clutch 12-yard, sideline reception with :04 remaining set up Daniel Andino's game-winning field goal.

Big 12 Career ReceivingRank    Rec.    Player/School/Big 12 Tenure1.  176 Justin Gage, MU, 1999-022.  174 Kwame Cavil, UT, 1997-993.  166 Rashaun Woods, OSU, 2000-024.  165 Ricky Williams, TT, 1997-015.  157 Reggie Newhouse, BU, 1999-026.  136 Aaron Lockett, KSU, 1998-01    136 Javon Green, CU, 1997-008.  130 Antwone Savage, OU, 1999-029.  129 Trent Smith, OU, 1999-0210. 132 Roy Williams, UT, 2000-0211. 128 Quentin Griffin, OU, 1999-0212. 130 Wes Welker, TT, 2000-02
Big 12 Career Receiving YardsRank    Yards   Player/School/Big 12 Tenure1.  2,400   Justin Gage, MU, 1999-022.  2,389   Aaron Lockett, KSU, 1998-013.  2,279   Kwame Cavil, UT, 1997-994.  2,186   Reggie Newhouse, BU, 1999-025.  2,162   Rashaun Woods, OSU, 2000-026.  2,116   Quincy Morgan, KSU, 1999-007.  2,031   Javon Green, CU, 1997-008.  2,046   Roy Williams, UT, 2000-029.  1,964   Donnie Hart, TT, 1996-9810. 1,728   Antwone Savage, OU, 1999-0211. 1,589   Wes Welker, TT, 2000-0212. 1,574   Wane McGarity, UT, 1996-98

BU KEEPING OPPONENTS UNDER 400 YARDS
Baylor's defense is currently seventh in the Big 12 and 52nd nationally, allowing 360.2 yards a game. But since Cal gained 460 yards in the season opener, the Bears have held seven-straight opponents under 400 yards. It's the longest such streak for Baylor since keeping 15-consecutive opponents below 400 total yards between 1994-96.

Also, for the first time since joining the Big 12, five-straight conference foes, including Oklahoma State at the end of last season, have been held below 400. The Bears' longest such streak vs. Big 12 foes prior to this was two games.

TURNOVERS FRUSTRATE BEARS
How does a team that stands 52nd nationally in total defense rank 106th in scoring defense? One word: turnovers.

Baylor ranks next-to-last in the nation with a minus-17 turnover margin (12 takeaways, 29 giveaways). Those mistakes have turned into opponent points, in some cases instantaneously. Opponents are averaging 14.1 points off turnovers, while the Bears are scoring just 1.9 points a game off takeaways.

Bear quarterbacks have thrown 14 interceptions in Baylor's last 18 quarters.

QUIROGA GIVES BEARS ANOTHER TARGET
WR Robert Quiroga has solidified his position as the team's secondary receiver target, after All-Big 12 senior Reggie Newhouse. Quiroga, a junior from San Antonio, has caught a career-best eight passes in each of the last two games against nationally-ranked foes Colorado and Kansas State.

Quiroga is currently second on the team with 28 receptions for 326 yards and a touchdown.

KELLEY LEADS BAYLOR DEFENSE
Senior DT Ethan Kelley, who began his Baylor career as a starter on the offensive line, currently leads the Bear defense with 51 total tackles, eight tackles for loss and 12 quarterback hurries.

Kelley's tackle totals have increased in recent games. Since averaging 4.8 tackles in the Bears' first five contests, Kelley has made 9.0 tackles a game in Baylor's last three outings. He had a season-high 11 stops against Texas A&M and followed with consecutive eight-tackle performances versus Colorado and Kansas State.

BEAR TIDBITS

When facing third down and six-yards-or-less, Baylor is converting 48 percent of the time (22-of-46). When having to go seven-yards-or-more, the Bears have only been successful 23 percent of time (13-of-57). Overall, Baylor is converting 35 percent of the third down conversions (30-of-85).

Senior WR Bobby Darnell's 25-yard touchdown reception to open the scoring against Kansas was the first of his career.

Two Bears - Reggie Newhouse and Robert Quiroga - have caught at least one pass in each game this season.

Eight different receivers have caught Baylor's eight touchdown passes this season.

K Daniel Andino is now 2-of-2 in his career on game-winning field goal opportunities. Andino's 33-yard field goal with :01 left against Kansas gave Baylor a 35-32 win, just as his 29-yarder in 2001 gave the Bears a 16-13 overtime win over New Mexico. Earlier in the KU game he connected on a career-long 46-yarder.

BU LEADS BIG 12 IN GRADUATION RATES
According to the latest NCAA graduation rates, Baylor's football team has posted a 76 percent success rate in this category, the best figure in the Big 12 and far above the NCAA division I average (52 percent).

Texas Tech was second among Big 12 football programs with a 73 percent graduation rate, followed by Nebraska (67), Texas A&M (59), Iowa State (50), Missouri (50), Texas (50), Oklahoma State (48), Kansas State (44), Kansas (43), Colorado (38) and Oklahoma (6).

BEARS FACE TOUGH SCHEDULE
Half of Baylor's 12 2002 opponents (Colorado, Kansas State, Oklahoma, Texas, Texas A&M and Texas Tech) participated in bowl games last season.

Baylor's 2002 opponents went a combined 73-67 (.521) in 2001 and are 55-41 (.573) this season. Four of the Bears' 12 opponents are currently ranked in the AP Top 25.

BEAR CAPTAINS
Four seniors, DT Ethan Kelley, DE Charles Mann, WR Reggie Newhouse and DT Kevin Stevenson, were selected by their teammates as captains for the 2002 season.

GARRETT OUT FOR SEASON WITH KNEE INJURY
Junior LB John Garrett, one of 11 Big 12 players on the 67-man, preseason Butkus Award 'watch list,' is out for the season after injuring his knee (ACL) in Baylor's win over Kansas Oct. 5.

Garrett had accumulated 33 tackles and five tackles for loss before his season was cut short. One series before his injury, Garrett had set up a Bear field goal with his first career interception.

Garrett was named honorable mention All-Big 12 last year after finishing third on the team in tackles with 89. He has started 20 of his first 25 games as a Bear.

FAMILY TIES
A number of Bears have noteworthy family connections:

- WR Reggie Newhouse is the son of former Dallas Cowboy RB Robert Newhouse.

- The father of FB Jonathan Evans, Dr. Tony Evans, is the host of a nationally syndicated daily radio program which can be heard on 250 stations in the U.S. and in 40 countries. He is founder and president of The Urban Alternative, a national organization seeking spiritual renewal in urban America through the church. He also serves as chaplain for the NBA's Dallas Mavericks.

- WR John Martin is the son of Dave Martin, current associate AD at Oklahoma State and one-time interim commissioner of the Big 12.

- QB Josh Zachry is the son of Pat Zachry, a 10-year major league pitcher who as a member of the 1976 World Champion Cincinnati Reds won the National League's Rookie of the Year award.

- CB Michael Boyd is the cousin of former Baylor standout Thomas Everett, a two-time All-SWC performer and winner of the inaugural Thorpe Award in 1986.

- DL Lorenzo Davis is the cousin of 14-year NBA veteran Derrick McKey.

- LB Jamaal Harper is a cousin of Kenyon Martin, who plays for the NBA's New Jersey Nets.

- Freshman TE Iris Williams has a pair of notable family members. Uncle Elvis Patterson won a pair of Super Bowl rings with the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys, while cousin and former Baylor standout Fred Miller is a starting offensive lineman for the Tennessee Titans.

- Freshman WR Trent Shelton is the nephew of San Francisco 49er receivers coach George Stewart.

BAYLOR INJURY UPDATE
Here's an updated list at Baylor's injuries heading into the Texas Tech game:

Player, Pos.        Injury      StatusAnthony Arline, DB  Knee (l)    Out for seasonJohn Garrett, LB  Knee (l)    Out for seasonMichael Gary, DB    Knee (r)    Out for seasonT.J. Helmcamp, OL    Hand (r)    Out for seasonRyan Jeffrey, WR  Shoulder (r)    Out for seasonAaron Karas, QB        Shoulder (r)    QuestionableAnthony Kreig, RB   Ankle (l)   QuestionableDerek Long, OL      Shoulder (l)    OutJosh Zachry, QB        concussion  Out

SINGLETARY UP FOR 10 GREATEST COLLEGIANS
CBS Sports will televise a one-hour special this fall on 'College Football's Ten Greatest Players.' Baylor great Mike Singletary is one of approximately 200 candidates that will be voted on by coaches, media, former Heisman Trophy winners, members of the College Football Hall of Fame and Division I athletic directors. Additionally, fans can vote for their favorite players at cbs.sportsline.com. The program will air Nov. 29, at 1:30pm, ET.

OVER THE AIR
Bear football games can be heard live on the Baylor Radio Network. The network includes 18 affiliates across Texas, including flagship stations KRZI-AM (1660/1580) and KLRK-FM (92.9) in Waco. All Baylor games are broadcast by the "Voice of the Bears" John Morris, a veteran broadcaster in his eighth season. Former Baylor football standouts Walter Abercrombie and Ricky Thompson are in their third season providing analysis.

BAYLOR GAMES ON THE INTERNET
The radio call from all of Baylor's games can be heard live on the internet on Baylor's official online website, www.BaylorBears.com, or at www.yahoo.broadcast.com.

BAYLORBEARS.COM
Baylor's official athletic web site can be found at www.BaylorBears.com. The comprehensive site, which includes releases, photos, biographical sketches and audio broadcasts, is part of the Official College Sports Network. OCSN currently hosts sites for more than 100 universities, including eight Big 12 schools.

INSIDE BAYLOR SPORTS TV SHOW
Inside Baylor Sports, a half-hour look at the world of Baylor athletics, will air weekly throughout Central Texas and other outlets. The program, co-hosted by John Morris and Lori Scott-Fogleman, airs on KCEN-TV Channel 6, Fox Sports Southwest and the College Channel (Waco cable 18).

BEARS CLOSE IN ON WIN NO. 500
Baylor needs three more wins to join the 500-win club all-time. The Bears are 497-465-44 since beginning football play in 1899.

Entering the 2002 season, 50 schools had reached the 500-win plateau.

NEXT UP...
Baylor plays its second consecutive road game Nov. 9 when it faces Texas at Austin. Kickoff time at Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium has yet to be determined.

Football Preview: Baylor at Texas Tech

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Football Preview: Baylor at Texas Tech

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