Gary Abletts six-year reign as Gold Coast captain is over, with the under-siege AFL star standing down on Tuesday. Mesut Ozil Jersey .And despite being contracted until the end of 2018, the 32-year-old has admitted the 2017 season might be his last in the AFL.Ablett informed his teammates at training of the decision to relinquish the captaincy, after it was confirmed last month he had sought a trade from the club late last season to return to Geelong as he battled family issues.That request was denied, and he also missed the opening days of pre-season training on a delayed honeymoon, prompting former Suns defender Campbell Brown to tweet that the 32-year-olds teammates were dirty on him.But Ablett and the club insisted the decision had been made between he and coach Rodney Eade at the end of last season.I feel it is the right time for a change, both for the club and for me, Ablett said in a statement.When I got injured last season, we handed the role over to Tom Lynch and Steven May and both guys, with the help of their teammates, did an outstanding job.It became obvious to me then that we now have the calibre of leaders that are capable of leading the footy club into our next phase.Ablett had captained the Suns in 96 games since their foundation season, but only played 20 matches for the club in 2015 and 2016 as he battled ongoing shoulder issues.However, he said matters off the field were more likely to end his career prematurely, and that he would discuss his future with the Suns at the end of 2017.In the back of my mind, I want to play two years, but I cant guarantee that and thats because of everything thats going on in my personal life, he told the AFL website.Trying to juggle football life and life outside football, I need to see where things are at the end of this year and Ill make a decision then.But, the two-time Brownlow Medallist reiterated his stance that he was wholly committed to the club as they attempted to make the finals for the first time in 2017.This will allow me to concentrate on my return from injury, Ablett said.The last few years have been frustrating, having not been able to get out there and do what I love doing.I will do whatever I can to help my successor and his teammates.Eade said the club would be in a position to announce a new captain within the next month, with Lynch or May favoured to take the helm.As a club, we have had some time to think through the process, he said.Gary and I agreed on a transition a couple of months ago but it was appropriate that he tell his teammates first. 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With its College Football Playoff hopes all but dashed with a stunning 35-34 loss at Texas last week, Baylor tries to refocus and make a run for another Big 12 Conference championship when it hosts TCU on Saturday (3:30 p.m. ET, FOX).The No. 17 Bears (6-1, 3-1 Big 12), who play conference leading Oklahoma (6-2, 5-0) next week in Norman, had what might best be described as a rough 48 hours last weekend.Last Friday, on the eve of the Bears game at Texas, the Wall Street Journal reported specific numbers that have come out of the schools investigation of its Title IX problems which cost coach Art Briles his job last May. The story attributed Baylor regents in reporting that 19 football players were involved in 17 reports of sexual or domestic violence, a statistic that included four alleged gang rapes.Then on Saturday in Austin, Texas defeated the Bears to put an end to any CFP hopes.Acting coach Jim Grobe, whose key job function it seems this season is to smile during press conferences and attempt to say the right thing, did more of the same at his weekly presser Monday.What we try to do, as much as anything, is just stay positive, Grobe said. Going forward, we can only control day-to-day and week-to-week and try to get ready every week. Try to avoid distractions and stay focused on winning.To Grobes credit, hes stuck to his role, keeping focus on the positive aspects of the Bears program, sidestepping tricky questions and maintaining his smile. Its not his fault that the Baylor athletic department hasnt shown contrition among ever-worsening reports.Really, really disappointed. Really down, Grobe said of his teams mood after its first loss. Its funny (but) I think players bounce back a little quicker than coaches do. Coaches might have been a little bit more down even than the players. I just told the guys, I thought we lost our focus a little bit. I think we got concerned with officiating and thats not our job. Our job is just to play.The good news for the Bears is that they get to return home to McLane Stadium, where they are 14-2 with an average scoring margin of 27 points. And they face a TCU (4-4, 2-3) squad that has its own share of issues after losing three of four games, including surprisingly at quarterback.Starting quaarterback Kenny Hill was pulled in favor of sophomore Foster Sawyer from last weeks 27-24 double-overtime loss to Texas Tech after throwing his 10th interception of the season and coach Gary Patterson confessed that it wasnt he who brought the hook. Marc-Andre ter Stegen Germany Jersey. didnt pull him, Patterson said at a press conference. Sonny did.Sonny would be co-offensive coordinator Sonny Cumbie, who doubles as quarterbacks coach.Scoring has been a problem of late as the Horned Frogs are averaging just 19.3 points over their last three games. Hill was 16-of-29 passing for 160 yards with a long of 19 when he was removed against the Red Raiders. Sawyers accuracy was even worse as he completed 6 of 17 passes for 86 yards and one touchdown.We werent playing very well, Patterson said of the quarterback switch. Both guys have got to play better. When they turn you loose, youve got to make plays.Hill is expected to remain the starter this week.The Horned Frogs got some good news on the injury front. Running back Kyle Hicks, who injured his left ankle in the loss to Texas Tech, was listed as probable by Patterson. Hicks has carried the ground game with 597 yards and seven touchdowns so his absence would have been a huge blow for the Horned Frogs. Hicks also is tied for the team lead with 31 receptions.Baylor quarterback Seth Russell also expects to play Saturday but will continue to be monitored for potential concussion-like symptoms throughout the week.Russell began feeling nauseous and groggy about 90 minutes after the loss to Texas. His CT scan for concussion-like symptoms was negative.I feel great, Russell told the Waco Tribune. (Sunday) I felt a little groggy just from a hard fought game for the most part. But I woke up this morning with a lot of energy. I definitely feel like Im going to play. Im going through concussion protocol, thats what everybody wants me to do.Russell, who missed the last six games of the 2015 season with a broken neck, took numerous hard hits from the Texas defense. 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