Grantland | From doormat to contender

Before Art Briles's arrival arrived in Baylor, the Bears were trapped in a last-place cycle in the Big 12. Six years later, Briles has turned Baylor football into the state of Texas's answer to the Oregon Ducks: fast players, fast tempo, and even faster scoring, all infused with a long drawl and a gunslinger's mind-set.
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The Oregonian | Ducks say UCLA is 'most talented defense'

A strong foursome of UCLA linebackers has combined for 17.5 tackles for loss this season and could give No. 3 Oregon fits Saturday. Oregon starting left tackle Tyler Johnstone will be ready.
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Kansas City Star | O-lineās play has been a treat for Missouriās runners

Finally, the secret is out. Junior running back Henry Josey spilled the beans about the stellar play of Missouriās offensive line this season. He feeds the big guys ice cream every Thursday during film study.
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