Allen Barney

Allen Barney

Joined: Oct 17, 2025

Allen began covering college sports as an intern for InsidetheGators.com for the Florida Gators 2021 football season. He has been a freelance sportswriter for the past four years at newspapers such as the Ocala Gazette, Ocala Star-Banner and GatorBait Media. As a lifelong sports fan, Allen's dream is to cover sports every day.

Mar 4, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) drives against Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) in the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda waves to fans after he gets off the bus before the start of the game against the Arizona Wildcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Feb 11, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) drives against the New York Knicks during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Nov 29, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda reacts on the sidelines during the second half against the Houston Cougars at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Recruiting

Baylor is off to a good start in the 2027 recruiting cycle and sits in the top 25 rankings

Nov 29, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears wide receiver Kobe Prentice (16) reacts after making a catch against Houston Cougars defensive back Will James (15) during the second half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Recruiting

Baylor ranked near the bottom in On3's final big 12 team recruiting rankings following national signing day

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Baylor Bears linebacker Kaleb Burns (41) against the Arizona Wildcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Football

An in-depth look at how the 2025 defensive recruits fared for Baylor

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Baylor Bears running back Caden Knighten (22) against the Arizona Wildcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Football

A in-depth review of the offensive recruits for Baylor's 2025 class.

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Baylor Bears offensive coordinator Jake Spavital against the Arizona Wildcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Recruiting

Aranda and Co. will battle Big 12 Rivals for local prospect

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda against the Arizona Wildcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Football

Baylor in the bottom group of early Big 12 rankings for 2026

Jan 28, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Baylor Bears guard Cameron Carr (43) dribbles against Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jizzle James (2) in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Bears' top player has been great all season long.

Bears In The Pros

Former Baylor Bears mens basketball players and how their seasons are going in the NBA

Nov 29, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) gestures before the snap against the Florida State Seminoles during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

ESPN talks about the Baylor QB situation for 2026 following the commitment of DJ Lagway

Jan 20, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) goes for a lay up against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Bears In The Pros

Latest update with stats of former Baylor Bears men's basketball players and how they are faring in the NBA

Oct 19, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; A general view of a Baylor Bears helmet on the sidelines before the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

A quick look at major sports sites way-too-early college football top 25 for 2026 and if Baylor made the rankings.

Nov 29, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) gestures before the snap against the Florida State Seminoles during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Baylor receives votes but just misses out on being in top 25 of the way-too-early rankings for 2026