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Frog fans faced temperatures in the 90s for the season opener against Southern. Tonight's game against SMU comes with a 40 percent chance of rain. Photo by Glen E. Ellman

September 7, 2018

Sonny Dykes Leads SMU Against TCU

Happy Friday, everyone! It also happens to be game day. Game two already and as we get deeper into the season, it seems that the challenges keep coming faster — especially this short week. As I worked the TCU-Southern game last Saturday, and then watched more games last Saturday night, I realized how glad I

TCU true freshman wide receiver Derius Davis was named the Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the Week for his efforts in the Sept, 1 win over Southern 55-7. Davis, from St. Francisville, La., had three receptions for 49 yards, including a 12-yard touchdown, while also returning a punt 73 yards for a score. Photo by Glen E. Ellman

September 4, 2018

TCU Eyes Neighbor SMU

OK, Game 1 is in the books and we can all cool off after the win over Southern. The Frogs did what they needed to do: Maximize the upside, play 80 players and minimize the injuries. Check. Check. Check. This week’s different. It’s SMU. SMU is more personal. We know them. Like a nemesis neighbor

TCU Horned Frog Statue in front of Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas on June 27, 2018. (Photo by/Sharon Ellman)

August 31, 2018

TCU Faces Southern Without Injured Starters

Well, here we go! It’s just about time to turn your compass heading toward Amon G. Carter Stadium, where the Frogs have played since 1930, some 88 years ago. And speaking of the 1930’s, tomorrow we’ll celebrate Davey Day in commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of Davey O’Brien’s 1938 Heisman Trophy. It will be a

TCU sophomore safety David Roach (left) and senior defensive end Chris Hayes (right) bring down Oklahoma sophomore running back Adrian Peterson during the fourth quarter of the Horned Frogs' 17-10 victory over the Sooners in 2005. Photo courtesy of TCU Archives

August 29, 2018

A Look at TCU Season Openers

As my 30th football season on the TCU Sports Network draws near, I can’t help but think about games, venues, players and coaches I’ve met along the way. And there are a lot of players. Good ones. Today’s Extra Points Honoree is Jason Cauble, a tough defensive end/outside linebacker from Brownwood High in Texas, who

The Sharp and Summers families shared memories in December 2017. Tommy Sharp (center) posed for a photo with son Bryce, wife Marie, daughter Megan, Ty Summers and his parents Jerrod and Kelly. Photo courtesy of Billy Tommaney.

April 5, 2018

More Than a Number

Thomas “Tommy” Sharp ’88 (MBA ’89) and senior linebacker Tyler “Ty” Summers ’17 have a few things in common. For starters, they both wore jersey number 42 as TCU football players. In 2014, Sharp was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Throughout his battle, Sharp remains a loyal Horned

March 16, 2018

TCU is Ready to Face Syracuse in March Madness

Hello from Detroit and Little Caesar’s Arena. Wednesday night we got a look at the city, the famous Fox Theater and a downtown Detroit that’s coming back to life – there’s a lot of construction and renovation underway in the Motor City. It was a busy day for the Frogs. We all found out that