🐻 The Official Daily Newsletter For Baylor Athletics

Good morning! Better late than never. Wallpaper Wednesday might have been yesterday, but you can still give your phone an upgrade with Baylor’s brand new “This Is Bear Country” graphic.

What all are we mixing into today’s Brew?

🏁 Keeping track
🏐 Bolstering the coaching ranks
🐻 And much, much more!

🎥 BAYLOR PLUS

You asked. We delivered. Have you heard? Baylor Plus is launching later this summer just in time for football season—complete with behind-the-scenes access all year long, exclusive interviews with student-athletes and coaches, and a whole lot more.

Click here to see what we've got in store with Baylor Plus or click the button below. We can't wait for you to see it.

📈 STOCK UP

🔺 Where In The World. Baylor track & field opens their national championship season today with entries in the United States, Nigeria, and Jamaica for both current and former Bears competing all over the world.

Who’s competing and where will they be? We’ve got you right here…

🇺🇸 Mariah Ayers (200m), Kamden Jackson (200m), and Matthew Moorer (400m) will compete at the 2023 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships at the University of Oregon's Hayward Field for a chance to qualify to this year's World Athletics Championships. Gary Moore Jr. is the only Bear in the U20 competition and is entered in the shot put, discus throw, and hammer throw competitions.

In addition, former Bears Trayvon Bromell (100m), Wil London III (400m), Aaliyah Miller (800), and KC Lightfoot (pole vault) will all compete at the senior championships en route to an entry at the World Championships.

🇳🇬 Imaobong Uko will race in the 400 meters and will be followed by Nathaniel Ezekiel in the 400-meter hurdles in the Nigerian meet. The two will head to Lome, Togo, shortly after for the CAA Region II Seniors Athletics Championships in the 4x400 for a chance to qualify to the World Athletics Championship.

🇯🇲 Ricquan Graham is schedule to compete in the 100 and 200 meters, Demar Francis in the 400 meters, and Gontse Morake in the 400-meter hurdles.

🏁 See all the events, start times, and more for competing Bears here

🔺 Serve’s Up. Baylor volleyball is bolstering its coaching ranks with the addition of Jorge Penate as the team’s second assistant coach. Previously, the Los Angeles, California native served as the Director of Operations & Analytics with Houston volleyball. Prior to his time with the Cougars, he was the Technical Coordinator for Cal volleyball in Berkeley.

📣 TAILGATE WITH GEICO

Bear necessities. Watching Baylor football isn't just about watching the game. It's about making the entire day something you’ll never forget. What better way to celebrate than with the Ultimate Tailgate Experience?

GEICO and the Baylor Morning Brew are teaming up to offer one lucky winner the tailgate of their dreams for one home game this season—decked out with food, beverages, entertainment, and more.

To enter for your chance to win, simply fill in the form below. Good luck!

🤔 SIC ‘EM TRIVIA

58 days to go. You know the drill. 58 days until Baylor kicks off their season against Texas State—and we’re hopping in the Wayback Machine for today’s trivia question.

Where were you on October 11, 2014 when this kicker was good from 28 yards as time expired to lift Baylor to a 61-58 win over TCU?

Think you’ve got it? Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

📬 STICK WITH US

Did someone send you the Baylor Brew? Well, the first thing you should do is thank them. The next thing you should do is subscribe here and get it in your inbox every weekday morning just in time for your first cup of coffee!

📅 COMING SOON

Saturday, September 2

🏈 Football vs. Texas State @ 6:00pm CT on ESPN+ | Tickets

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Chris Callahan

The Baylor right-footer tacked on 129 total points to the Bears’ season, helping them to a share of the Big 12 title and a top-10 ranking at year’s end.

Have a great Thursday, y’all!