A Wednesday night explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, left more than 160 people injured. (LM Otero/AP)

By Zac Ellis

A massive explosion at a West, Texas, fertilizer plant late Wednesday night reportedly left more than 160 people injured and at least five dead. The news continues to filter out of the area, but it seems the Baylor football program, which is located just 20 miles south of West, is among those working to aid the victims.

Baylor head coach Art Briles said in a tweet early Thursday that his coaching staff was en route to the explosion site to offer help:

Thoughts and prayers go out to our neighbors in the city of West, TX. The football staff at Baylor is heading to donate blood and clothes

— Coach Art Briles (@CoachArtBriles) April 18, 2013

The Baylor athletic department as a whole is spreading information on how the community can also assist those affected by the blast:

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If you felt like eating rusty nails for breakfast this morning and liking them, it turns out there’s a good reason: As announced and verified by their respective athletic departments, Paul Johnson and Art Briles have joined Twitter.

For what it’s worth, it appears Johnson is running his account at least partially himself, unlike many of his peers:

Congrats to T.J. Barnes on his combine performance looking forward to seeing Rod Sweeting blow it up as well#—
Paul Johnson (@GTPaulJohnson) February 26, 2013

Meanwhile, it is only Tuesday and already we know Art Briles can identify the Stanky Leg. What a week this is shaping up to be:

The Bears finished up winter conditioning with a big dance off this morning to the stanky leg!!—
Coach Art Briles (@CoachArtBriles) February 26, 2013

A bewildered nation tries to make sense of seeing 133 points scored in a single noon game, with varying degrees of success: 

It is a gorgeous fall day in Morgantown, but not gonna lie: If I don’t see at least 100 points scored today I will consider this trip wasted

— Holly (@Nastinchka) September 29, 2012

Interception, followed by a missed FG? Knock it off, Baylor-WVU. #PointsShortage

— Ryan Hudson (@ry_hudson) September 29, 2012

…and that was the last time Dana Holgorsen called for the kicker.

— Brian Floyd (@BrianMFloyd) September 29, 2012

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Assorted light reading to power you through Friday.

After writing up Jamaal Bass’ indictment for an on-field assault on two Toledo band members, we fell into discussion on the merits of marching band instruments as weapons. We received many compelling arguments:

@SIHolly I’m biased b/c I played it … but baritone is my choice. Heavy, yet handheld (easy to swing). I accidentally chipped a tooth once.

— Patrick Southern (@patricksouthern) March 20, 2012

@SIHolly Also, the brass is far more dense than in a trombone or a trumpet or mellophone. And yes, I’m actually thinking critically here.

— Patrick Southern (@patricksouthern) March 20, 2012

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