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"I think the players need it, I think the staff needs it, I think the fanbase needs it, I think the alumni need it," Joe Klanderman said. "And I want to try to provide that. I want to try to be that spark in any way that I can through who I am. I'm not going to be anything that I'm not. . . . This is Waco's team, this is Central Texas's team. I want people to know what's going on here. I think we're taking steps in that direction already, trying to provide a jolt of energy."
From a walk-on safety who knew no one when he came in after high school graduation in May 2022, Michael Allen leaves the Baylor program as a team captain who earned the respect of every one of his teammates and as a future coach who has been a welcomed regular in defensive staff meetings for the last three years.
After going three-and-out on their opening series, the Bears scored touchdowns on their next three drives against Arizona State, starting with Ryelan Morris's big run.
There are more than a handful of game balls to pass out after the Baylor Bears handed Colorado a 23-13 loss on Sept. 26 at McLane Stadium.
"There is that itch to be out there," Nate Bennett said. "You want to be out there. . . . I understand it, but I just kind of released the rope and gave it to God and put it in God's hands.''
"From where he's been and what he's had to overcome and the hurdles he's had to go through, it's really cool to see him have this moment," Coach Dave Aranda said. "He was really happy. And I thought his joy transferred over to a lot of guys, which is way cool."
Baylor's identity starts up front. Dave Aranda and the Bears are counting on a rebuilt defensive line and an aggressive new scheme to set the tone this season.
One thing that has not changed for Baylor Athletics? A deeply embedded commitment to the mission of the University to change lives through the spiritual growth of its student-athletes.
"Football Saturdays can be a gateway to the university, and events like Fan Fest help create that bridge," AD Doug McNamee said. "If we can give people a great experience the first time, that's how you grow something that lasts."
In the changing world of college football, with the transfer portal, NIL and roster limits, a rags-to-riches story like Josh Cameron's may never happen again. But what a story it's been. A zero-star recruit when he signed with Baylor out of Cedar Park High School as a preferred walk-on in 2021, Cameron developed into an All-American punt returner, one of the top receivers in the country and a legitimate prospect for next month's NFL Draft.


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