Thursday Links O' War: April 2, 2015

Baseball

TCU baseball takes UTA loss in stride as Big 12 play resumes | Fort Worth Star Telegram

The loss ended a four-game nonconference winning streak for the Horned Frogs (21-5, 4-2 Big 12), who resume Big 12 play Thursday with a three-game series at Texas Tech (18-11, 3-3).

TCU Returns To Big 12 Action Thursday | GoFrogs.com

TCU returns to Big 12 action Thursday night at Texas Tech when it continues its stretch of five straight road games. First pitch in Lubbock Thursday is set for 6:30. The game will be televised on FOX College Sports-Atlantic.

Football

Paul Dawson Scouting Report | Acme Packing Company

One candidate to fill Hawk's shoes is 6-foot, 235-pound Paul Dawson out of TCU.  Long story short, Dawson had a very productive 2014 on the field (13 games, 136 total tackles, 20 for a loss, plus 4 INT), but was slow and sloppy at the combine (4.93 40, 28.0" vertical, did not participate in 3-cone drill).

Notes on a Scorecard | GoFrogs.com

Make sure to mark your calendar for Friday, April 10, when our football program closes its spring practice with Friday Night Under the Lights in Amon G. Carter Stadium. Gates will open at 6 p.m. with practice beginning at 7 p.m. At 8 p.m., we'll be unveiling our new Nike uniforms for the 2015 season. Admission is free! We hope to see you there.

Men's Basketball

Men's basketball defense anchored by shot blocking | TCU 360

In basketball, shot blocking is a team’s last line of defense. When a player beats his defender on a drive to the basket, it’s the post defender’s (typically the center or the power forward) job to rotate over and block the opponent’s shot.

Former Frogs

Trademark intensity makes Carpenter a model Cardinal | MLB.com

These days, Carpenter is not just one of the best players in baseball. He's also one of the most respected -- especially inside the Cardinals' clubhouse, where his work ethic and drive are admired.