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Breaking into top tier all that's left for TCU football | Big Mac Blog

They speak of the top tier not so much in talent or in ability on the field, but rather as a top tier of respect and benefit of the doubt.

It was Patterson himself who readily admitted before the regular-season finale last season against Iowa State that he had a feeling it somehow was going to break wrong. He was right, and TCU wound up in the Peach Bowl. He thought that way not because he is a doom-and-gloom cynic, but rather because he's been around and he knows the score in college football.

Backup quarterback has two favorites | Fort Worth Star Telegram

Senior walkon Bram Kohlhausen isn't going quietly into the night. And his presence can only make Sawyer and Muehlstein better.

TCU coach Gary Patterson said Monday that senior walkon Bram Kohlhausen and redshirt freshman Foster Sawyer have set themselves apart as the favorites to be the backup quarterback.


Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article31357589.html#storylink=cpy

Who are Three Defensive Breakout candidates for TCU? | Heartland College Sports

Three pretty good options in Douglas, Iloka, and Lawson.

Expectations have never been higher in Fort Worth as the TCU Horned Frogs prepare to get ready for a defining season. Coming in ranked number 2 in the Coaches Poll, TCU is out to prove people right this year. With Heisman candidate Trevone Boykin back at the helm and all the talent that surrounds him, the offense will be dominant again. However, for TCU to be able to live up to the hype, the defense will need to be right along with them. After losing so many key players from a defense that produced the Big 12 Defensive Player of the year in Paul Dawson, and the number one defensive unit in the Big 12, there are big shoes to fill. Here are my defensive breakout candidates who will keep the roots of TCU’s football program strong.

Recruiting

One-time LSU commit Stephen Sullivan's latest recruiting pitches include TCU commit Kellton Hollins | NOLA.com

Current commit from the Baton Rouge area Kellton Hollins is doing his part to get the big wide receiver to Fort Worth.

"Frog Fam show my boy (Sullivan) some love!!" Zachary offensive lineman and TCU commitment Kellton Hollins said on the social media site. "#BoysFromTheBoot come join the Fam bro!!"