Monday Madness & Midseason Report

Well, here we are, fresh off a trip to San Diego and a win over the Aztecs. Now the Frogs get a much-needed week off.

Just so you don’t get bored over the off week, here are a few things to spark conversation with friends:

• Although the sting of the Baylor loss is still with us, can you believe we’re at the halfway point of the season? Six gone and six to go, and it should be an interesting stretch drive to the finish.
• At 4-2, the Frogs are just outside the Associated Press Top 25. They’ll be back.
• Oh, by the way, the Frogs are 2-0 in Mountain West Conference play – still on course for a conference championship. Just making sure that’s not lost on Frog fans.
• Ed Wesley is an extreme talent at running back and his return and continued health is a huge key to the rest of the season. Matthew Tucker is stomping on defenders and Waymon James runs too low to tackle, but “EW” is a difference-maker.
• Did you see Antoine Hicks Saturday night? He needs to stay on that roll.
• The offensive line is an amazing story of a group of interchangeable parts that continue to baffle opponents and so-called experts who said this group was the weak link of the offense. Not.
• TCU’s young secondary showed sparks Saturday night. They continue to improve and the interceptions by Johnny Fobbs and Jason Verrett were healthy signs that this unit is starting to play with confidence and instinct.
• Linebacker Kris Gardner had the best game of his career against San Diego State. He’ll be important the rest of the season as linebackers continue to get beat up.
• Defensive tackle D.J. Yendrey is a beast. Had a big sack against San Diego State and made a bone-jarring hit on the goal line on Aztec ruunning back Walter Kazee. Ouch.
• Punter Anson Kelton just needs to kick the ball. Forget everything else and unload on it.
• Ross Evans is hitting the ball better than at any time in his TCU career. His 46-yarder against the Aztecs would have been good from 60 or more.

The Big XII

TCU Trustees and officials will begin reviewing the details of the invitation to the Big XII today. Look for an announcement quickly – maybe even tonight. It will be a great day for TCU and the future of TCU Athletics.

Change of address cards are on order.

Kick ‘Em High!