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Connor Zimmerlee

Connor Zimmerlee is a writer and reporter for the FanNation network. Zimmerlee received his Bachelor's of Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin and graduated from Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism with a Master's of Science in Journalism with a Specialization in Sports Media. 

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Baseball

How Mitch Thompson Can Turn Bears Into College World Series Contenders

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Football

Bears C Jacob Gall Named to PFF All-Big 12 Offensive Team

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Football

'No Game Is More Important Than Our Next Game' Says Bears DL TJ Franklin After TCU Loss

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Bears 'Not Making A Big Deal' About Playing Spoiler vs. TCU

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Bears Kickoff Time For Regular Season Finale Against Texas Announced

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Bears WR Josh Cameron: Confidence is 'Really High' Following Two Straight Road Wins

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Dave Aranda Continues to Build Something Special at Baylor

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Bears RB Richard Reese Has Been 'Electric All Season' Says QB Blake Shapen

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Bears Notebook: Ballhawk Defense, Dominant Run Game Lead Bears to 45-17 Win Over Red Raiders

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Bears Lead Red Raiders 17-3 at Halftime on RB Richard Reese's Two Touchdowns

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Bears TE Drake Dabney Out For Game With Lower Leg Injury

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Bears Offense Confidence in QB Kyron Drone 'Second to None' Says TE Ben Sims

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Baylor vs. Texas Tech Week 9 Kickoff Time Announced

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Offense Galore, Defense Optional in Baylor's 43-40 Loss to West Virginia: Bears Notebook

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

West Virginia Defensive Players to Watch vs. Baylor

By Connor Zimmerlee
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West Virginia Offensive Players to Watch vs. Baylor

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Bears LB Bryson Jackson: West Virginia Game 'An Opportunity to Get Better As A Program'

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Baylor Bears 2022 Season Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers

By Connor Zimmerlee
Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Donovan Smith (7) is sacked by Baylor Bears safety Jalen Pitre (8) and safety Lorando Johnson (11) during the first half at McLane Stadium.
Football

Bears CB Lorando Johnson: Oklahoma State An 'Explosive Team' on Offense

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Women's Basketball

Legendary Boxer Roy Jones Jr. Willing to 'Put His Life On The Line' to Free Brittney Griner

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Bears OL Connor Galvin: Baylor's Game Against Iowa State 'Will Be A Fight'

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Week 2 Bowl Projections: How Did BYU Loss Impact Baylor's Post Season Prospects?

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Dave Aranda: Bears Loss to BYU 'Humbling' But A 'Great Learning Experience'

By Connor Zimmerlee
Dec 22, 2020; Boca Raton, Florida, USA; Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Max Tooley (31) tackles UCF Knights wide receiver Amari Johnson (17) on the punt return during the second half at FAU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Football

BYU Defensive Players to Watch vs. Baylor in Week 2

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Recruiting

Bears Land at No. 16 in Sports Illustrated Top 25 2023 Recruiting Classes

By Connor Zimmerlee
Sep 3, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Brigham Young Cougars running back Christopher Brooks (2) reacts after running the ball in for a touchdown against the South Florida Bulls during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Football

BYU Offensive Players to Watch vs. Baylor in Week 2

By Connor Zimmerlee
Sep 3, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Tyler Batty (92) reacts against the South Florida Bulls during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Bears' Dave Aranda: Baylor 'Going to Be Challenged at Line of Scrimmage' Against BYU

By Connor Zimmerlee
Sep 3, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Brigham Young Cougars running back Christopher Brooks (2) reacts against the South Florida Bulls during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Baylor Week 2 Preview: BYU Cougars

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Baylor Bears LB Garmon Randolph: 'Experience is Helping Us A Lot' on Defense

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

SI's Preseason Top 25 Rankings: Baylor Bears Too Low?

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Thinking About Filling Jalen Pitre's Shoes 'Not A Big Deal' for Bears S Devin Neal

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Bears TE Gavin Yates: QB Blake Shapen is 'What You Want in A Quarterback'

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Bears to Face Old Conference Foe in Latest Bowl Predictions?

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Bears DT Cole Maxwell: Practicing Against Offensive Line is 'Good on Good'

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Bears CB Mark Milton: 'No Added Pressure' by Entering Season as Big 12 Favorites

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Baseball

Bears Hire Darin Thomas as Director of Operations

By Connor Zimmerlee
Dave Aranda
Football

How Close is Baylor to National Championship Contender Status?

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Baseball

Bears OF Kyle Nevin Drafted No. 345 Overall by Los Angeles Dodgers

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Baseball

Bears OF Jared McKenzie Drafted No. 141 Overall by Washington Nationals

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

West Virginia Defensive Players to Watch vs. Bears in Week 6

By Connor Zimmerlee
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West Virginia Offensive Players to Watch vs. Baylor

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Bears Week 6 Opponent Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Big 12 Repeat? Bears Predicted As Conference Champs

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Bears Well Represented Among Top Big 12 Playmakers

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Baseball

Former Bears Coach Steve Rodriguez to Become New Texas Hitting Coach

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Former Bears S Jalen Pitre Named to Preseason All-Rookie Team

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Baseball

Zach Dillon to Join Mitch Thompson's Staff as New Bears Hitting Coach

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Baseball

James Leverton to Join Mitch Thompson's Staff as New Bears Pitching Coach

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Baseball

Former Bear Jack Pineda Announces Transfer to LSU

By Connor Zimmerlee
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Football

Way-Too-Early Betting Odds for Baylor vs. BYU

By Connor Zimmerlee
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