Baylor debate ranked 5th nationally

The reason we trumpet rankings on this blog is that they give some outside validation of where Baylor programs stand compared to others across the nation. Thus, we’re always excited to see Bears grab top-25 rankings, whether they’re academic or athletic.

Baylor’s debate team is the latest to grab headlines, coming in at No. 5 in the country after a pair of fall tournaments. We’ve talked about Baylor debate’s illustrious history before, but I think this paragraph sums things up nicely:

“Established in 1851, the Baylor debate team is one of the oldest extra-curricular organizations on campus. Since the beginning of the modern era of intercollegiate debate in 1947, Baylor has won three national championships, appeared in nine Final Fours, and qualified for the national tournament a stunning 50 times.”

Sic ’em, Baylor debate!