Good News from FRIENDS OF BAYLOR

Good News from Baylor University
April 19, 2007
Heartbreak at the OK Corral
women's softball
The No. 7 Baylor softball team dropped a pair of heartbreakers to No. 4 Oklahoma last night in Norman. Both games came down to the final inning of play with our Lady Bears playing valiantly. Not to worry, however, even with the two losses Baylor remains in first place in the Big XII standings.

Baylor Whips Texas!
men's tennis
Always feels good to say that, doesn’t it? The No. 4 Baylor men’s tennis team remained undefeated in Big XII competition by crushing Texas 6-1 in Austin last night. Baylor’s season record is now 20-3 and Coach Knoll’s clan is eyeing another run at the National Championship. Way to go netters!

Baylor CEO’s Setting “Blessing” Records
Mark Hurd Bob Simpson
Mark Hurd, CEO of Hewlett-Packard and Bob Simpson, CEO of XTO Energy had great years in 2006 according to recently released public statements. Both companies had terrific growth and earnings for their shareholders, and their leaders, have been rewarded significantly for their success. “Yea” for Hewlett-Packard and XTO Energy. “Yea” for Bob and Mark. “Yea” for the Hankamer School of Business.

Speaking of CEO’s, Jay Allison to Address Baylor Business Network
Jay Allison
Jay Allison, CEO of Comstock Resources, former Baylor football great, extreme marathoner and Baylor Regent will speak at the Baylor Business Network of Dallas breakfast event on May 1. Jay is known for many things Baylor related and famous in the oil and gas industry, but in the Dallas area Jay is perhaps most well known for his establishment of Legacy Christian Academy in Frisco. Legacy is one of the fastest growing schools in the area and an outstanding Christian education product. Come hear Jay. Check out The Baylor Network to get the details.

Coach Drew Does it Again! Two Super Recruits Commit to Baylor
Coach Drew
Talk about long range planning. Coach Scott Drew landed two elite prospects this week for the 2011 class. That’s right, two incredible high school freshman, Jamison Sterns of Waxahachie and Perry Jones of Dallas committed to the Bears this week. Sterns a 5’11” point guard and Jones a 6’8” power forward are so good that they have been recruited nationally even though they probably haven’t quit growing yet and they can’t yet qualify for a driver’s license. What we want to know is how young were Jamison and Perry when Scott started this recruiting process. Way to go Coach!

Baylor Faculty and the Presidential Election
Thanks in part to the outstanding scholarship of our faculty as well as the Baylor Survey of Religion that received so much publicity, Baylor is often referred to on matters of “faith” in national news articles. An interesting debate has emerged in the presidential campaign as to which party has the more outspoken believers as candidates for the White House. To some voters this information is considered critical and for others the debate itself is considered a slippery slope. Friends of Baylor merely refers you to the comments of our learned faculty as expressed in two articles in The Baptist Standard, one regarding the Democratic and the other the Republican presidential race.

Baylor to Host National Championship
women's equestrian
Although Baylor has recently won two National Championships, we had to travel to Tulsa (men’s tennis) and Indianapolis (women’s basketball) to witness the marvelous events. Today, you can watch the Equestrian National Championship that is hosted by Baylor in Waco! Baylor’s English and Western equestrian teams will be competing for the National Championship at the Heart of Texas Fair Complex. Come support Coach Ellen White and the Lady Bear riders.

Jeremy Wariner Wants to Beat His Agent
Jeremy Wariner
Gold medal winner Jeremy Wariner is out to beat the 400-meter world record set by his agent and mentor, Michael Johnson. This record, 43.18 seconds, set by Michael at the Atlanta games was once thought untouchable. But with Clyde Hart’s and Michael’s help, Jeremy is closing in on that number. Jeremy already broke 44 seconds three times in 2006, including a personal best of 43.62. As long as all the records stay in the Baylor family, we will be happy.

Baylor Day of Prayer and Diadeloso
Don’t forget the upcoming Baylor Days of Prayer and Diadeloso events in your area:

Baylor Day or Prayer Events:
Lubbock – April 19th
Amarillo – April 20th
Waco – May 3rd
Houston – May 3rd
Dallas – May 7th

Diadeloso Events:
Houston – April 21st
Austin – April 21st
DFW Metroplex – April 28th
San Antonio – May 5th
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