It's been said that a football program is the front porch of a university, a glimpse into what the culture and vibe of a school is all about. College football is a multi-billion dollar arms race and everyone wants to make sure that their front porch is bigger and better than that of their biggest rival. If you're anything like me, you circle the calendar for the first Saturday in the fall, when the front porch has been polished off for a new season and might even have include some new furniture.
On May 26, 2016, one year ago today, Baylor's front porch ignited in a fiery inferno for all the world to see.