Briles favors moderating future Baylor schedules

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July, 28, 2009

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By Tim Griffin

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin

IRVING, Texas -- Baylor will be attempting to snap a 14-season bowl drought with the Big 12's most difficult schedule.

With nonconference games against Wake Forest and Connecticut, the Bears are the only Big 12 team playing two foes from BCS-affiliated conferences.

It's made Baylor coach Art Briles favor moderating future Baylor schedules to feature easier nonconference opponents.

"In December I want to be happy and I want things to be good for Baylor," Briles said. "I'm a percentage guy and a situational guy and I'm intelligent enough to understand percentages and situations."

The Bears have enough problems because they are playing in the Big 12's South Division, which is considered by many pundits as the toughest division in the nation.

"Whether that means playing at home or playing non-BCS, whatever the top percentages you need to be," Briles said. "Because in this conference, you'll have enough chances to stick your chest out. You don't have to go searching around to make yourself look good. You'll have your opportunities."

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Uncategorized, 2009 Big 12 media days, Baylor Bears, Connecticut Huskies, Wake Forest Demon Deacons, Art Briles

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