JJ is currently tied for 6th at -6 heading into today's round at the John Deere Classic. This is by far his best showing so far this year, and if you're by a TV this afternoon be sure to watch him. He tees off a little after 1 p.m.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
JJ tied for 6th heading into the weekend
JJ is currently tied for 6th at -6 heading into today's round at the John Deere Classic. This is by far his best showing so far this year, and if you're by a TV this afternoon be sure to watch him. He tees off a little after 1 p.m.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Pipe Dream?
When the Rangers made Klein's phenomenal lefty pitcher Matthew Purke, who happened to also be TCU's prize recruit, the 14th pick in the MLB Draft last month, the odds of him ending up pitching at Lupton did not look good. After all, as a first-round pick, he's looking at a seven-figure signing bonus, and really, what flame-throwing teenager from Texas is going to say no to Nolan Ryan?The word on Purke leading up to the draft was that he might be picked later than his talents would dictate because of his (made-up word alert) 'signability'. It was said that he wanted "Rick Porcello money", in a reference to the current Tigers rookie who signed a contract worth $7.28 million with Detroit after they picked him in the 2007 draft. Despite this, a June 15th article in the Dallas Morning News indicated that Purke expected to get a deal done and sign with the club.
But then last week came the news that Rangers' owner Tom Hicks has had to borrow $15 million from Major League Baseball just to meet payroll. Now, my understanding of economics is mostly limited to childhood games of Monopoly that ended prematurely when my brother and I would get in a fistfight because he was being a total fag about building hotels on his properties- but that doesn't really sound like the financial profile of an organization that is about to shell out a record-breaking contract for an 18 year-old kid, does it?
Now granted, the Rangers are not broke. Even if they can't put up the $7 million that Purke reportedly wants, they'll still be able to pay him an amount of money that will dwarf the partial scholarship that awaits him at TCU. According to Jim Schlossnagle at last night's Coaches Dinner in Dallas, however, Purke did spend quite a bit of time on campus in Fort Worth last week.
Perhaps he is content to get a college education and compete for a top-flight college team if his lofty demands aren't met by the Rangers? After all, if he is as good as advertised, those millions will be there two or three years down the road, won't they? No need to chance it, according to Schlossnagle, who urged all in attendance at the function last night to boycott going to Rangers games and putting money in Old Man Hicks' pockets.
Even though there is some cause for optimism that Purke will end up as a Frog, I wouldn't hold my breath- the deadline for him to sign (or hopefully not sign) with the Rangers is August 17th, and that'd be a really long time to hold your breath. I can only do it for like 30 seconds.
Morning Dump
Posted comments about the MWC and BCS ESPN
Chargers' version of the wildcat dubbed the Frog Pro Football Weekly
The MTN. is steadily making progress Deseret News
Dallas Coaches Event

Thursday, July 9, 2009
Concussion
So far they have some pretty good looking stuff, videos are posted on their facebook page
Enjoy
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Argument over beer leads to shooting of ex-TCU player, police say Star-Telegram
Cashner continues to move up baseball ranks Montgomery County Courier
Thorns picks Horned Frogs Roanoke Times
Stewart Cink twitter interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Q: What’s the funniest tweet you’ve tweeted?
A: At TCU college baseball game with Steve Stricker, eventual champion: Stricker is 14 under, should I give him the Nancy Kerrigan treatment?
Monday, July 6, 2009
Morning Dump
Hughes honored by Lindy's ESPN
Drew Coleman says "it's Super Bowl or bust" KLTV
Top 25 teams: No. 16 Texas Christian Horned Frogs Gainesville Sun
Frogs keep it R.E.A.L. GoFrogs.com
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Things not going well for LoJo...
In the fall of 2005, Lorenzo Jones seemed on top of the world. The 6'4" 295lb D-tackle from McKinney had chosen TCU over offers from the likes of Nebraska, Oklahoma State and A&M, and was playing as a true freshman for the Frogs as they began what would be a conference championship season. I clearly remember watching him beat his man time & time again in the season opening win at Oklahoma, helping to completely shut down All-American Adrian Peterson.Seems like a lifetime ago now, after a fall from grace that could only be rivaled by another certain TCU defensive lineman that wore #97...
First, he was thrown off the team later in that '05 season for reportedly not showing up for practice. Then, there was the infamous rape allegation. Though the charges for that were eventually dismissed, any chance he had to mend fences and come back to TCU were shot, along with probably any chance to play college ball anywhere. Now comes word that Jones is in critical condition after being shot by his mother's boyfriend near Miami.
For all his faults, you've gotta hope that he doesn't lose his chance to turn his life around. Hang in there, Lorenzo.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Don't fall in the water..
All anti-Spurs diatribe for the city of San Antonio aside, wouldn't a trip straight down I-35 to play in the Alamodome against a Big 12 team be a better bowl destination than an expensive trip to San Diego two days before Christmas or a trek to blustery Boise, Idaho- both of which would pit the Frogs against a WAC team?I had a longer, more anger-filled post in the works about how shitty the MWC's bowl arrangement is currently, but then I saw the news today that the Alamo Bowl is looking to possibly replace the Big Ten in it's alignment.
If MWC Commissioner Craig Thompson isn't busting these people's door down first thing tomorrow morning, he needs to be fired. I've got to applaud his aggressiveness in attempting to get the MWC into the BCS, but he also needs to realize that outside of Utah getting into the Sugar Bowl and the conference getting lucky to pit an undefeated Boise State agains the Frogs, our bowl matchups and destinations were absolutely embarrassing. The Alamo Bowl would be a perfect fit for our conference champion if they didn't get a BCS berth, and for our second place team when if they did (which they should more years than not).
TCU Band Reprimanded by NCAA

Does this mean that we win the betus.com poll for a violation? See Sir Wesley's post below.
Also, does this mean we are no longer in the top five bands in the country? (Here)
TCU vs UVA

According to our lovely ticker we are now only 74 days away from Frog football. While that seems like a long time it is never too early to start planning the fall. The TCU DC metro area alumni association has organized a bus trip for the UVA game to start the season. I know I have talked to a number of you about this, but it is now officially set.
Charlottesville is just a couple hours from DC and DC is far more accessible by plane. It also makes for a nice excuse to visit the nation's Capital. The bus trip is limited to 65 people so the higher percentage of them we can make spit blooders the better.
To sign up for the trip click here
It should be a great time, and if I can help anyone out with where to stay, what airport to fly into etc etc just let me know.
Details
Date: Saturday, September 12
Time:
Bus pickup – 10:00 a.m.
Kickoff – 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Bus pickup – 4238 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203
One block from the Ballston Metro Station (Orange Line)
Pre-Game Lunch – UVA Campus
Cost: $100 per person (includes a round-trip bus ride, pre-game lunch, and a game ticket)
RSVP: Please register by clicking on the "Registration" button above by Friday, August 7. Limited to the first 65 persons who register.
Join other DC area Horned Frogs and take a bus trip to Charlottesville, VA. Once on campus, enjoy a pre-game lunch with TCU fans from around the country. Finally, cheer the Horned Frogs on to victory and then load a bus back to the city. It’s a no hassle day for you and your guests!
Morning Dump
Chat with Robert Henson Hogs Haven
The best non-BCS program College Football News
TCU highest ranked Non-BCS school, not named Princeton in Directors Cup
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Henry makes it to the weekend at the Travelers

Just a quick update on JJ: He's made the cut at the Travelers and is currently T-46 at -4. Let's hope he makes a strong push these next two days.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Morning Dump
Utah BYU, TCU stranglehold Denver Post
Tomlinson says best is yet to come Star-Telegram
2009 defensive projections College Fantasy Football
Former Frog LT returns to TCU GoFrogs



