The 21st/22nd (ESPN/AP)-ranked Baylor Bears have arrived at a crossroads in their 2009-10 campaign. After battling through the Big 12 for 16 games and securing the highest conference tournament seeding in BU history, this team and its fans have a rare chance to reflect on success before gearing up for Kansas City.

As a longtime Baylor fan—and masochist, I suppose (it comes with the territory)—I have tried to rationalize the underachieving performances of many of our major sports teams with friends, family, and anyone willing to pretend that our existence in the Big 12 is important for something other than women’s whiffle ball. 

For once, I don’t have to explain anything.

It’s about ...

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