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Baylor quietly dominates Iowa State 49-28

By WTOP Staff

LUKE MEREDITH
AP Sports Writer

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Baylor’s expectations have gotten so high that a 21-point road win in the Big 12 was greeted with a collective shrug.

But the Bears (4-0, 1-0) quietly dominated Iowa State on Saturday in a 49-28 win that wasn’t as close as the final score indicated.

Baylor wide receivers Antwan Goodley and Corey Coleman combined for 18 catches, 268 yards and a touchdown in their first games back from injury. Bryce Petty overcame the first game of his career without multiple TD passes with two touchdown runs, and the Bears showed that they could maintain their nearly point-a-minute pace in league play.

Baylor remained seventh in The Associated Press poll released Sunday.

“I’m really proud of our guys for holding tough mentally and being strong, playing well early on both sides of the ball and giving us a little bit of a cushion as we finished up the game. Our main objective is to win and get on the plane happy,” said Baylor coach Art Briles.

The Bears hardly missed Goodley and Coleman in non-conference play, when they blew past SMU, Northwestern State and Buffalo by a combined score of 178-27.

They’ll likely need the pair to play at an all-conference level if they want to repeat as Big 12 champions though.

Goodley (quadriceps) and Coleman (hamstring) looked 100 percent against the Cyclones (1-3, 0-2).

Petty went to Goodley early in an effort to get the senior star going. Goodley had 95 yards receiving on four catches in the first quarter alone as the Bears jumped ahead 14-7.

Coleman had the best game of his young career, catching 12 balls for 154 yards. His 25-yard TD catch from Petty also answered Iowa State’s first TD and helped put the Cyclones in a hole from which they couldn’t escape.

“I missed Antwan on a couple of things. It’s just about rhythm and timing. But these guys have a chance to break it every time they touch it. I love having them out there,” Petty said.

Petty displayed his versatility against the Cyclones with nine rushes for 47 yards, including a leaping 16-yard TD in the first quarter. Petty had two of Baylor’s six touchdown runs, and the Bears rushed for 244 yards while maintaining a near-perfect run-pass balance.

Baylor’s defense had a few issues containing the rushing ability of Iowa State quarterback Sam Richardson, most notably on a 47-yard TD sprint to open the second half. But the Bears also held the Cyclones to just seven first-half points while their offense again dictated the pace and tempo of the game.

It’s also worth noting that Iowa State is as good as any 1-3 team in the country.

The Cyclones lost to No. 23 Kansas State 32-28 in a game that could have gone either way, and they beat rival Iowa (4-1) on the road earlier this month.

“Kansas State is a good football team…Iowa, apparently, is a pretty good football team. They’ve won two in a row since Iowa State beat them. We did what we had to do,” Briles said.

The biggest takeaway from Baylor’s first league road trip was the healthy returns of Goodley and Coleman.

Now that Big 12 play is in full swing, Baylor can continue to attack opposing defenses with a receiving corps that’s the envy of the rest of the country.

“We have a lot of playmakers in our receiving room. We’ve got the best guys in the country. There’s no doubt in my mind,” Goodley said.

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Don’t Settle for Student Loans to Pay for Online Education

By WTOP Staff
Online college programs are becoming a more popular choice for prospective students, with one study finding that more than 6 million students enrolled in at least one online course in fall 2015. The popularity of these courses can be attributed in part to their flexibility with working adults' schedules, students' ability to progress more quickly through online programs and, oftentimes, cheaper tuition. [See 10 low-cost online bachelor's programs for out-of-state students.]Online degrees can be beneficial to many college students, but some studies have shown online learners complete their programs at lower rates than students at traditional brick-and-mortar campuses. Individuals with student loans but no degree comprise two-thirds of defaulted borrowers. Though these numbers are not encouraging, just like for traditional programs, there are ways to reduce how much you'll need to borrow for an online program to ensure you won't become one of these statistics. Don't just settle on borrowing student loans to cover the whole cost of your program and living expenses. Instead, start thinking about how to cut costs and cover your balance in different ways, such as the following. -- Grants and scholarships: Even though you are taking an online course, you can still apply and receive grants and scholarships. But your first step should be to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly referred to as the FAFSA, which will allow you to receive a Pell Grant if your expected family contribution is low enough. The EFC criteria and award amounts are adjusted annually, but the 2017-2018 academic year awards range from $606 to $5,920, which could significantly lower the amount you borrow annually. Your next step is to apply for scholarships. You can start by checking online scholarship search engines, such as the Salt Scholarship Search, College Board's BigFuture and Peterson's. But don't forget to take advantage of local organizations and your school's financial aid office. Both may offer scholarships that you can't find with a national scholarship search. [Review these 10 sites to kick off your scholarship search.]For instance, organizations like the Elks Club, Knights of Columbus or the Rotary Club typically offer scholarships annually to local students. Just because you're going to school online doesn't mean you're ineligible. Visit your local library for scholarship listings, and ask around town. You might be surprised how many local organizations offer scholarships. While these scholarships typically aren't large, every little bit counts. Each dollar you receive in a scholarship is a dollar you don't have to borrow and pay interest on. -- Work-study: Another option for online students may be work-study awards. Not all students enrolled in online programs are eligible, but students at some schools -- including, for example, SUNY Empire State College and Liberty University -- are. Work-study awards are not given upfront like scholarships and grants. In most cases, they are an offer to earn up to the awarded amount if you secure an eligible work-study job. While there is a misconception that all work-study jobs must be on campus, students can work for off-campus, nonprofit or public employers as long as the work is in the public's interest. You may be able to work for a for-profit employer if the job is relevant to your course of study. No matter who the outside employer is, it will need to have an established agreement with your college for you to receive work-study funds. Remember, to be eligible for federal financial aid, you must be enrolled and pursuing a degree or certificate. If you're not working toward a credential, Pell Grants and work-study won't be option, but you may still be able to take advantage of private scholarships -- just be sure to read the eligibility criteria carefully. [Explore what to know about financial aid in online programs.]-- Pay as you go: One of the great benefits to enrolling online is the flexible schedule, which can allow you to complete your college coursework around your responsibilities. But prospective students often overlook using their part- or full-time job earnings as an option for paying for college. Almost 80 percent of college students in 2015 worked at least part time while attending classes, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. By budgeting and thinking strategically about your college costs, you can likely reduce your dependence on student loans by paying a portion out of pocket. Many -- but not all -- online programs are less expensive than traditional programs and often have shorter payment periods. Six, eight or 10 weeks are common course durations. Because of the frequency of payments in an online setting, you may be well-placed to pay as you go and possibly avoid borrowing altogether. Attending college online and avoiding student loans may be challenging, but if you are willing to put in the effort, you can limit the amount you need to borrow. More from U.S. News Q&A: Understanding Student Loan Discharge Eligibility Student Loan Refinancing Isn't Right for All Borrowers
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