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Horned Frogs Have Speed and Blocking Power

October 7, 2020

Courtesy of TCU Athletics

I have a big prediction for wide receiver JD Spielman. Courtesy of TCU Athletics

Takeaways from last weekend’s most enjoyable trip to Austin, Texas, (aside from the fact that the Frogs made plays when they had to and won) —

  • Max Duggan is back at full speed. It’s time to turn him loose with this offense. His reads were spot-on and the recognition on the play that resulted in his 26-yard run will be watched with interest by the Longhorns’ upcoming opponents. OU is studying closely for this Saturday’s game at the Cotton Bowl.
  • TCU has speed and lots of it on defense. There were many plays made, but La’Kendrick Van Zandt’s rundown of Keaontay Ingram from behind was a game saver. It reminded me of Daryl Washington running down Clemson’s C.J. Spiller in the rain when Washington had no angle, just another gear in 2009.
  • Griffin Kell is kicking the ball with authority and is in gear — a beautiful thing.
  • TCU’s red zone offense needs to produce more touchdowns. I liked the way they produced when it counted.
  • JD Spielman is seeing the field more — that’s a very good thing.
  • Speaking of Spielman, it won’t be long until he breaks a punt return for a TD. You watch.
  • The offensive line had its best game of the year and did a nice job run blocking against a large and fast UT defensive front.
  • The Frogs’ defensive stand that won the game proved that you have to keep playing. They didn’t quit and it paid off, albeit 3 feet away from the goal line!

Speaking of taking care of the ball, Kansas State comes to town on Saturday and they’ve yet to commit a turnover in 2020. We’ll take a close look at the Wildcats on Friday.

Until then,

Kick ‘Em High!!!