My Baylor Bears

**Disclaimer:  Yes, this is going to be a Sports Post.  And, yes, I realize that Sports is not the important thing in the world.  It's not even the most important thing in MY world.  But it's fun!  So, sit back, and enjoy my brief sports rant.

I need to brag on my Baylor Bears. 

First off, the Football Team finished 2011 going 6-0, beating OU and UT along the way.  Oh, and we won a record-setting Alamo Bowl against Washington.  Oh, and our QB won a little thing known as the Heisman Trophy.  We won 10 games for only the 2nd time in our history.  What a year for our football team!

Second, our Women's Basketball team started the year ranked #1, and is currently 16-0.  That includes a win over then-2nd-ranked UConn.  Yeah, THAT UConn.  The Baylor women have taken care of business in every game, leaving no doubt who the best team in Women's College Basketball is. 

And, third, the Men's Basketball Team is 17-0, currently ranked #4 in the nation!  This week, we had a big road win over Kansas State, then came home and hung 106 on Oklahoma State.  In years past, we would've done well to split those games, and we've never done well against Kansas State.

Three players: RG3, Brittany Griner, and Perry Jones III.  Three players that could ALL win National Player of the Year in their respective sport.  One already has (RG3).  One likely will (Griner).  And another has a shot, if things go right.  And, all three represent the University in ways that make me proud.

Which leads me to this: I'm having a lot of FUN rooting for my Baylor Bears.  There are no sanctions or allegations against the players, coaches, or other parts of the Athletic program.  This year has helped me feel good about not only the results on the field, but how Baylor handles it's business in the locker room, in the classroom, and on the recruiting trail.

And I'll end with this: The three coaches in the above-mentioned sports may be the best trio of coaches in the Nation.  Kim Mulkey's accomplishments are already incredible.  What Scott Drew has done with the Men's Team since 2003 has never been seen before.  And Art Briles has worked virtual miracles with the Football Team.  The best thing is, all three seem to be committed to staying, and BU seems to be committed to keeping them around!  Thank goodness.

Sic 'Em Bears.
(And I mean that.)