Mark Schlabach's Post-Spring Top 25

Another "way to early" preseason poll came out today and the Frogs are sitting pretty at number 18. While they have ND at 17, which irks me, I will gladly take a top 20 start. The MWC clearly has some carry over from last year and the off-season media attention as BYU and Utah are also in the top 25. Again, we are 4 months out so it doesn't mean much, but hell it's Friday afternoon and worth a read.

Top 25

18. TCU Horned Frogs
The Horned Frogs have built their reputation on defense during coach Gary Patterson's successful tenure, but TCU's offense might be reason for optimism in 2009. Quarterback Andy Dalton is entering his third season as a starter, after helping the Horned Frogs set single-season school records for points (437) and touchdowns (56) last season. Top wide receiver Jimmy Young also is back, along with tailbacks Joseph Turner and Ryan Christian. The Horned Frogs must replace seven starters on defense, but end Jerry Hughes is back after leading the country with 17 sacks in 2008. The secondary must replace two starters, but Rafael Priest and Nick Sanders form one of the country's best cornerback tandems. TCU plays two ACC opponents on the road (at Virginia on Sept. 12 and at Clemson on Sept. 26) and plays at BYU on Oct. 24. The Horned Frogs host defending MWC champion Utah at home on Nov. 14.

Happy Friday

Here is a good little mix of the last season that's on you tube (and no it is not mixed to "Here Comes the Boom").

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