Winter 1999
Red, white, blue. . . and purple
TCU accepts invitation into Conference USA.
Sports: Riff Ram
Fall 1999
The power of promotion
The only thing that may outdo TCU’s 28-19 Norwest Sun Bowl victory over USC last December are the fun and games planned for this season. “Coach Fran and last year’s team are the most significant things to happen to TCU football in years,” said Brian Estridge, director of sports marketing and broadcasting. “Second only to
Fall 1999
In the Hunt
Playing for keeps and for his cousin, Reggie Hunt is one big reason why Frog football remains in contention.
Spring 1999
Spring 1999: Riff Ram
Serious fans. Whether watching the men’s or women’s basketball teams, Frog fans were not disappointed, though the men’s 19-9 record was down from their undefeated conference record a year ago. Both squads earned berths for WAC Tournament play, the women earning their first postseason victory ever, against the UTEP Miners. Kidding around. Some 70 student
Spring 1999
Fran talk
Fresh from the Sun Bowl, Coach Dennis Franchione was honored by the Fort Worth City Council on Jan. 19 — which was proclaimed TCU Horned Frog Day — in honor of the victory.
Spring 1999
High water marks
Ranked No. 3 at one point this season, All-American swimmer Jason Flint finishes his 200-yard breaststroke collegiate career with a 30-0 regular season record.
Winter 1998
Winter 1998: Riff Ram
More than a winning 6-5 record (much better than predicted) returned to the football program and Amon Carter Stadium. The efforts of Coach Fran (right) and the team led to a Sunbowl invitation in El Paso on New Year’s Eve, the first bowl game since the 1994 Independence Bowl. On your mark Get set, the
Fall 1998
Fall 1998: Riff Ram
Amen Senior 800-meter distance dynamo Khadevis Robinson is the product of strict, church-going parents. Saying an extended grace before a meal with a friend, Robinson matter-of-factly said, “God has been very good to me; I have to pray.” The homage must have paid off: TCU’s men sent just eight runners to nationals in June; all
Fall 1998
There’s a new Frog in town
Coach “Fran” has come to town. Hopefully, he brought his winning ways with him.
Summer 1998
Summer 1998: Riff Ram
The Natural ending Now, this was a ballgame: The score was tied 7-7, bottom of the ninth, two outs, two strikes and the Frog’s go-to slugger, senior right fielder Chris Connally was at the plate. And Mighty Casey didn’t strike out to end the annual April Battle at the Ballpark. Instead, as Texas Coach Augie
