Rose Bowl stuff to watch:

Here are some videos from the Horned Frogs meeting with the media out in L.A.:



More from Dalton HERE and HERE



More from Cannon HERE



More from Kerley HERE



More from Luxury Tax HERE



More from Kirkpatrick HERE



More from Fuente HERE and HERE



More from Anderson HERE

One Down...

Not from last night's game, but it was the best I could do for Amric Fields.

Well, it was the easiest one of the bunch, but they all count the same in the win column. Apparently taking note of my flawless prediction system from last week's post, the Frogs came out and absolutely smothered the (insert mascot here) to the tune of 99-73. It was the Frogs' biggest offensive output of the season and would've topped the century mark had we fared better than our 71% at the free throw line.

I think we all assumed that in Thorns' absence the onus would fall first on Ronnie Moss, then some sort of pupu platter of JR Cadot and Garlon Green, but it was Amric Fields getting his Jesus Shuttlesworth on last night, finishing with 26 points to lead all scorers, including three 3's. But, Cadot arguably had the bigger game, contributing a double double with 19 points and 10 boards and, apparently, a veritable highlight reel of scrotum tickling dunks. In his first game back running the point, Moss played the part well, dishing out more assists (7) than shot attempts (6). His night ended with 9 points.

Of course, as there always will be, there are a couple of nits to pick here, namely on the defensive end where we allowed Chicago State to score 10 points more than their season average, including letting guard Carl Montgomery drop 30. Clearly they lack offensive balance much like the Frogs of yesteryear as no one else even scored in double figures, but if we can't shut down a one man team that, to use a term from its home base in Big Ten country, DEFINES little sisters of the poor, then that San Diego State conference opening game next week could be a terrifying proposition. Those 15 turnovers need to be cleaned up as well.

But enough of my nay saying - we got the W and have a chance to post our best season opening record since before I had any idea I was even attending TCU. We're not going to shoot up any bracketology lists, but we didn't get tripped up and that's the main thing to remember. Tulsa is up Tuesday and will be well rested after a seven day layoff. Should be a very good indicator of where this team is without Thorns.

Morning Dump

Football:
'Little-guy' Frogs perfect audience for Rudy's pep speech Star-Telegram

Bumpas answers questions Star-Telegram

It's TCU's speed vs. Wisconsin's size Star-Telegram

TCU takes pride in being nation's top defense Star-Telegram

Badger line not just big and beefy Star-Telegram

Is grass greener in SoCal? TCU defensive players talk Star-Telegram

TCU defense meets the media GoFrogs.com

Andy Dalton is TCU's Alpha Frog LA Times

Texas Christian's Wayne Daniels chose his sport wisely LA Times

TCU prepares for Wisconsin's power ESPN

Frogs' D presents unique test for Wisconsin ESPN

TCU's Johnson a leader in any language Pasadena Star-News

Kilgore father headed to Rose Bowl KLTV

Move over, O'Brien and Baugh: Andy Dalton is greatest QB in TCU history Fox Sports Southwest

Badgers lose 'beef bowl' TMJ4

Carimi blocking out pressure Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

'Grandaddy' of bowls never gets too old Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

UW corners Brinkley, Fenelus have made great strides Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Outland Trophy winner Carimini healthier in 2010 Wisconsin Rapids Tribune

In the Rose Bowl it's Wisonsin's dump truck against TCU's Ferrari Madison.com

Don't worry, offense not about to change its style Madison.com

Chryst-Tolzien connection has been something special Madison.com

Basketball:
Fast start powers TCU past Chicago State Star-Telegram