October 11, 2016 - Texas Chalk Talk

Baylor can accomplish one goal with win against Kansas

October 11, 2016 Jennifer Fierro0 comment

The Baylor Bears will suit up one of their most important weapons after a enjoying a bye last week. Receiver K.D. Cannon is expected back against Kansas. The game is set for 2:30 p.m. Oct. 15 on FS1. Cannon leads the team in receptions with 27 for 370 yards and four touchdowns. Quarterback Seth Russell said Cannon has the “it” factor that elevates others around him. “Several other guys stepped up last week, which is huge, and we just need some more guys like him – guys who want to…

Cougars’ goals are still obtainable despite loss to Navy

October 11, 2016 Jennifer Fierro0 comment

Though Houston will not be in the running for the College Football Playoffs after a 46-40 loss to Navy Oct. 8, coach Tom Herman said there’s still plenty to accomplish this season. Houston plays Tulsa at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 on ESPN2. For starters, the Cougars (5-1, 0-1) can break the record for most wins in a two-year period, which stands at 21. Right now they’re at 18. The seniors can set a new record for the most wins in a four-year period. The record is 36; right now they’re…

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Strong understands fans’ frustrations, knows he and boosters want the same thing

October 11, 2016 Jennifer Fierro0 comment

Two days after another loss that featured a record setting day for a receiver for the opposing team — this time it was Oklahoma’s Dede Westbrook with 10 catches for 232 yards and three touchdowns in a 45-40 win — Texas coach Charlie Strong said all the Longhorns can do is more forward while working to fix the flaws that plague them. Next up is Iowa State at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 on Longhorn Network. Strong said he knows of the “rumblings” about his job and that he knows who…