First-year starters at quarterback.

At the Sept. 15 Advocare Classic at AT&T Stadium, Shawn Robinson posted career highs in completions (24), attempts (40) passing yards (308) and total offense (315) against Ohio State. Photo by Glen E. Ellman

There are always growing pains. It’s a fact of the game of football. The most difficult position on the field. One that touches ball on every play and the one position that’s highlighted more than any other. It’s not easy. There are good days and bad days. And it takes time to grow into the role. What many forget is that the quarterback, from play to play, is a beneficiary and a victim all at the same time — dependent on what the other 10 guys on offense do. Blockers gotta block, receivers gotta catch, etc., etc.

In light of all the quarterback talk this week, I made a list of all the TCU quarterbacks since 1980. I tried to find one that didn’t go through the same trials and tribulations that Shawn Robinson is going through right now. There’s not one. They all struggled early in their tenure as a starter. Some went on to win conference championships, bowl games and even a Rose Bowl. Know this: They ALL went through it.

Here’s the list. Enjoy reminiscing and remember that one day, 35 years from now, Shawn Robinson will be on this list, probably as one of the best ever.

Kevin Haney

Steve Stamp

Eddie Clark

Ruben Jones

Anthony Gulley

Anthony Sciaraffa

Scott Ankrom

David Rascoe

Ron Jiles

Leon Clay

Matt Vogler

Darren Schultz

Tim Schade

Matt Vogler

Max Knake

Scott McLeod

Chance McCarty

Jeff Dover

Fred Taylor

Todd Stanford

Derek Canine

Kevin Colon

Patrick Batteaux

Casey Printers

Sean Stilley

Tye Gunn

Brandon Hassell

Kyle Kummer

Jeff Ballard

Chad Huffman

Marcus Jackson

Andy Dalton

Casey Pachall

Matt Brown

Trevone Boykin

Matt Joeckel

Bram Kohlhausen

Foster Sawyer

Kenny Hill

Iowa State’s defense is good. We look at them Friday.

Kick ‘Em High!