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With its College Football Playoff hopes all but dashed with a stunning 35-34 loss at Texas last week, Baylor tries to refocus and make a run for another Big 12 Conference championship when it hosts TCU on Saturday (3:30 p. Cheap Rams Jerseys Authentic .m. ET, FOX).The No. 17 Bears (6-1, 3-1 Big 12), who play conference leading Oklahoma (6-2, 5-0) next week in Norman, had what might best be described as a rough 48 hours last weekend.Last Friday, on the eve of the Bears game at Texas, the Wall Street Journal reported specific numbers that have come out of the schools investigation of its Title IX problems which cost coach Art Briles his job last May. The story attributed Baylor regents in reporting that 19 football players were involved in 17 reports of sexual or domestic violence, a statistic that included four alleged gang rapes.Then on Saturday in Austin, Texas defeated the Bears to put an end to any CFP hopes.Acting coach Jim Grobe, whose key job function it seems this season is to smile during press conferences and attempt to say the right thing, did more of the same at his weekly presser Monday.What we try to do, as much as anything, is just stay positive, Grobe said. Going forward, we can only control day-to-day and week-to-week and try to get ready every week. Try to avoid distractions and stay focused on winning.To Grobes credit, hes stuck to his role, keeping focus on the positive aspects of the Bears program, sidestepping tricky questions and maintaining his smile. Its not his fault that the Baylor athletic department hasnt shown contrition among ever-worsening reports.Really, really disappointed. Really down, Grobe said of his teams mood after its first loss. Its funny (but) I think players bounce back a little quicker than coaches do. Coaches might have been a little bit more down even than the players. I just told the guys, I thought we lost our focus a little bit. I think we got concerned with officiating and thats not our job. Our job is just to play.The good news for the Bears is that they get to return home to McLane Stadium, where they are 14-2 with an average scoring margin of 27 points. And they face a TCU (4-4, 2-3) squad that has its own share of issues after losing three of four games, including surprisingly at quarterback.Starting quarterback Kenny Hill was pulled in favor of sophomore Foster Sawyer from last weeks 27-24 double-overtime loss to Texas Tech after throwing his 10th interception of the season and coach Gary Patterson confessed that it wasnt he who brought the hook.I didnt pull him, Patterson said at a press conference. Sonny did.Sonny would be co-offensive coordinator Sonny Cumbie, who doubles as quarterbacks coach.Scoring has been a problem of late as the Horned Frogs are averaging just 19.3 points over their last three games. Hill was 16-of-29 passing for 160 yards with a long of 19 when he was removed against the Red Raiders. Sawyers accuracy was even worse as he completed 6 of 17 passes for 86 yards and one touchdown.We werent playing very well, Patterson said of the quarterback switch. Both guys have got to play better. When they turn you loose, youve got to make plays.Hill is expected to remain the starter this week.The Horned Frogs got some good news on the injury front. Running back Kyle Hicks, who injured his left ankle in the loss to Texas Tech, was listed as probable by Patterson. Hicks has carried the ground game with 597 yards and seven touchdowns so his absence would have been a huge blow for the Horned Frogs. Hicks also is tied for the team lead with 31 receptions.Baylor quarterback Seth Russell also expects to play Saturday but will continue to be monitored for potential concussion-like symptoms throughout the week.Russell began feeling nauseous and groggy about 90 minutes after the loss to Texas. His CT scan for concussion-like symptoms was negative.I feel great, Russell told the Waco Tribune. (Sunday) I felt a little groggy just from a hard fought game for the most part. But I woke up this morning with a lot of energy. I definitely feel like Im going to play. Im going through concussion protocol, thats what everybody wants me to do.Russell, who missed the last six games of the 2015 season with a broken neck, took numerous hard hits from the Texas defense. In 15 career starts he has thrown 52 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions while compiling a 14-1 record.The series is tied 52-52-7. Cheap Eric Dickerson Jersey . After taking two big hits this week -- losing at home and dropping back-to-back games for the first time all season -- Indiana struck back by playing its most complete game of the year. Wholesale Rams Jerseys . Tuesdays surgery at Atlantas Piedmont Hospital was performed by Dr. Xavier Duralde and Hawks team physician Dr. Michael Bernot. http://www.cheaplosangelesramsjerseysauthentic.com/ . The team also announced Tuesday that the Braves will wear a commemorative patch on the right sleeve during the season. The patch, shaped like home plate, carries the number 715, Aarons autograph and a "40th Anniversary" banner. ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- With every Navy touchdown, No. 6 Houston saw its hope of playing for the national championship become a little more distant.After the Cougars had their quest for an unbeaten season dashed in a 46-40 loss Saturday, all they could do is shrug.This one hurts but we still have everything in front of us, Houston coach Tom Herman said. Our goal, as it is each and every year, is to win our conference championship and go to a New Years Six bowl game. We have an opportunity to continue that journey.Will Worth ran for 115 yards and threw for two touchdowns to help the Midshipmen (4-1, 3-0 American Athletic Conference) pull off the upset. Navy hadnt defeated a Top 10 team since 1984, when it topped No. 2 South Carolina in Annapolis.When it was over, streams of the Navy Brigade stormed the field to surround the players, most of them jumping for joy.Navy won behind a precise attack that shredded the nations top-ranked rushing defense. Coming off a 28-14 loss to Air Force, the Midshipmen came in as a 17-point underdog.Sometimes you get your butt whipped and you move on, coach Ken Niumatalolo said. Im just so proud of the way our guys responded after such a difficult, heart-wrenching, gut-blowing loss last week.Houston committed three turnovers, gave up two points on a poor snap in punt formation and simply couldnt find a way to stop Navys triple option.We didnt play very well in any phase of the game and we still had a chance to win it there in the fourth quarter, Herman said. Youre not going to win very many games against really good teams on the road turning the ball over three times, one for a touchdown, snapping the ball over the punters head and letting them rush for 300 yards. ?Houstons sloppiest performance of the season came in a driving rain. The Cougars (5-1, 2-1) gave up more points than in their previous four games combined.Navy finished with 306 yards rushing, many of them on pitches from Worth as he sprinted laterally along the line. Houston was allowing only 42 yards onn the ground per game. Stitched AAron Donald Jersey. We knew last week that we didnt play our best, and the scoreboard showed that, Worth said.Though the game was a sellout, thousands of fans failed to show because of the weather. Those who took their seats realized an upset was possible after first half ended tied at 20.Navy scored three touchdowns in the third quarter -- two of them on passes by Worth, the other on Josiah Powells 34-yard interception return -- to take a 41-27 lead.That proved to be a deficit too deep to handle for the Cougars, especially because their defense simply couldnt find a solution for Navys multi-faceted attack.Houston had won 19 of its last 20 games, including a 52-31 blowout of Navy last year. But on this day, the Cougars lost despite compiling a whopping 484 yards in offense.Greg Ward Jr. went 32 for 50 for 359 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran for 94 yards and a score, but the Cougars never led after going up 20-17 in the second quarter.His two interceptions were also a factor. Navy scored 17 points following Houston giveaways and did not commit a turnover.It feels terrible, Ward said.THE TAKEAWAYHouston: The aura of greatness surrounding the Cougars fades a bit. The Cougars are now in second place in the AAC and wont get a chance for redemption until facing Louisville at home on Nov. 17.Navy: This game should be a boost of confidence for the Midshipmen, who had their spirit shaken last week at Air Force.POLL IMPLICATIONSThe Cougars should tumble out of the Top 10 in the AP Top 25 poll , which comes out Monday instead of Sunday this week.OFF DAYThe Superintendent of the Naval Academy announced there would be no school Tuesday in honor of the win.UP NEXTHouston: The Cougars continue play in the AAC West Division, hosting Tulane next Saturday.Navy: The Midshipmen are on the road against East Carolina, now 2-4 after losing 38-22 to South Florida. Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys ' ' '

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