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WACO, Texas -- Seth Russell has been keeping an eye the past few weeks on a determined receiver in Ishmael Zamora and a frustrated one in Chris Platt. Darryl Strawberry Jersey.What the Baylor quarterback saw from the pair of sophomores against Oklahoma State didnt surprise him.Russell threw four touchdown passes, including an 89-yarder to Platt for the go-ahead score in the third quarter, and the No. 16 Bears held on to beat the Cowboys 35-24 on Saturday night in the weather-delayed Big 12 opener for both teams.Zamora had career highs of 175 yards receiving and two touchdowns on eight catches in his season debut for the Bears after a three-game suspension over a video of him whipping his dog that surfaced during the summer. Platt also had two TDs.He never takes any days off, Russell said about Zamora. When he was suspended, he never griped one day. He came to work, and it showed tonight.As for Platt, Russell said its been difficult for the young receiver to shake off a case of the drops in recent games.I just kept trying to encourage him, Russell said. Hes a soft-spoken guy. He came out firing and he did some great things like we knew he would.Baylor earned its fourth consecutive 4-0 start in its first big test after a light nonconference schedule.The game was stopped by lightning for about 1 1/2 hours after the Bears scored on the opening series.The Cowboys (2-2) lost three fumbles, including the second by Justice Hill after he picked up a first down at the Baylor 2 with Oklahoma State trailing 28-24 with 9 minutes remaining. Hill, who had 122 yards rushing, was originally ruled down, but the call was overturned on review.This game was pretty easy to see, coach Mike Gundy said. Travel on the road and turn the ball over three times and then your defense gives up way too many big plays.With leading Baylor receiver KD Cannon out for most of the game with a groin injury, Zamoras first TD came when Russells high pass went through Lynx Hawthornes hands and into the sophomores arms. Because the defense converged on Hawthorne, Zamora raced untouched down the sideline for the final 30 yards on the 38-yard play.Platt, who had 114 yards receiving, was 5 yards behind Ashton Lampkin on the sideline after a stutter-and-go route when he caught Russells pass in stride and easily outran everyone to the end zone. Russell was 18 of 28 for 387 yards with an interception.I probably havent opened up like that since high school, Platt said.A week after throwing for a national season-high 540 yards to beat Pittsburgh in another weather-delayed game for the Cowboys, Mason Rudolph was 27 of 45 for 279 yards with an interception.It was the first loss in a true road game for Rudolph since his debut as a freshman at Baylor two years ago, a span that included six straight road wins. Baylor is the only Big 12 team the junior hasnt beaten.I think (Gundy) was not happy with our ball security and just kind of mishandling the ball a few times, Rudolph said. Its reasonable for him to be upset, and weve got to correct it.POLL IMPLICATIONSBaylor: The Bears figure to move up since No. 8 Michigan State and 12th-ranked Georgia lost in blowouts, while the three teams immediately behind them in the rankings (Arkansas, LSU and Florida) also lost.THE TAKEAWAYOklahoma State: Who knows what would have happened if the Cowboys hadnt fumbled inside the Baylor 5 on what looked to be a go-ahead drive in the fourth quarter. Add that to the what-if list that started with a disputed loss when officials mistakenly allowed an untimed down for Central Michigans winning score.Baylor: The Bears have been something of an afterthought in the Big 12 race since a tumultuous offseason marked by allegations of mishandled sexual assault cases that led to the dismissal of two-time league champion coach Art Briles along with school President Ken Starr and athletic director Ian McCaw. But the Bears are the only 4-0 team, and the only other unbeaten team is West Virginia (3-0).UP NEXTOklahoma State: The Cowboys host No. 21 Texas next week. The Longhorns were off this week.Baylor: The Bears have their two easiest Big 12 games on paper at Iowa State next week and then Oct. 15 at home against Kansas. There are two byes in the mix as well before a visit to the Longhorns on Oct. 29.---Online: The APs college football page, http://collegefootball.ap.org Wilmer Flores Jersey . "I was fortunate to play many years at this level with a great organization and unbelievable teammates," said Hejduk in a statement. Norichika Aoki Jersey . The Montreal Canadiens announced on Friday that the veteran forward will return to the teams line-up on Saturday night when the Habs visit the Nashville Predators. http://www.baseballmetsproshop.com/mets-steven-matz-jersey/ . They were putting most of their energy into a record-setting offensive display.England are now two matches away from claiming their first Six Nations Grand Slam title in 13 years after a 21-10 win against Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday. Englands next challenge is against Wales in what is being billed as the Championship decider as well as their chance to avenge their 25-28 loss to Wales in the 2015 World Cup.That loss, along with defeat at the hands of Australia, saw England knocked out of the competition as they became the first host nation in World Cup history not to progress through to the knockout stages. Mike Brown has not been cited for an incident against Ireland Stuart Lancaster lost his job in the fall-out to the World Cup and was replaced by Australian Eddie Jones, who became the first non-Englishman to coach the Red Rose.The 56-year-old has kept faith with the majority of the squad inherited from Lancaster, and there is a huge sense of optimism within the England camp following wins over Scotland, Italy and Ireland. There were plenty of positives from that win against Ireland, including the performances of Billy Vunipola, George Kruis and Maro Itoje.However, Jones side conceded 12 penalties including two yellow cards for James Haskell and Danny Care and Will Greenwood says England need to get the balance right. Englands George Kruis wins lineout ball ahead of Jamie Heaslip of Ireland England have tried to find that bite, find that edge, said Greenwood on the Rugby Club Wrap-Up.By winning the games they have shown they have reacted to the referee and adapted their game. Lets not forget that they went behind against Ireland - 10 points to six. You can argue until the cows come home if Haskells shot was a yellow card. But it is inviting trouble if you dump someone, slightly late with no arms and stay on your feet. Referees are going to give it so why risk it? 2003 World Cup winner Will Greenwood believes Eddie Jones is enjoying his time in England despite media ban The Danny Care yellow is an interesting one - Lawrence Dallaglio would say it was a great yellow, a team yellow. Tom Seaver Jersey. Take one for the team where you dont want to concede seven points.I still think England are giving away the odd daft penalty, but they are competitive scrapping, in your face, they are a horrible side to play against. The question is can you have one with the other - super tricky when you are developing.Lucky Brown? James Haskell (centre) is shown the yellow card by the referee Many feel that England full-back Mike Brown was fortunate not to have seen yellow after his fly-hack on a ball at the ruck made contact with Conor Murrays head.Irelands scrum-half required stitches above his eye and the Six Nations organisers have announced that Brown will not be cited for the incident, but Greenwood claimed he would have had no complaints if Brown was yellow carded at the time.Conor Murray is tackled and has placed the ball back - its there waiting to be kicked, explained Greenwood.We often applaud Joe Launchbury and Courtney Lawes for getting their size 13 boots through. If you are allowed to play the ball in the ruck with your feet then by definition what Mike Brown has done is at worse clumsy. Englands Maro Itoje enjoyed an impressive debut for England When someone gets cut and stitches then you notice it a little bit more. Its like a punch if you swing and connect then its 12 weeks, but if you swing and miss then its hes being a bit of a naughty boy.Mike Brown attracts referees attention with his style of play. Eddie Jones will not want to temper him or take his edge away but will ask him to consider going in and throwing feet around like that.Had he received a yellow I think there would have been very few people saying it was harsh.Should Mike Brown have been cited? Have your say… Please tell us what you think by giving us your comments below or alternatively, why not Tweet us @SkySportsRugby? Also See: Tuilagi joins England squad Greenwoods 6N team of the week Nowell proud of try-saving tackle Vunipola: Jones has set me free Wholesale Jerseys 2018 Stitched Jerseys NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys Store Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys Jerseys NFL China NFL Jerseys Cheap ' ' '
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