From Penn State to Blue Turf

Penn State
Who could have ever imagined the surreal, disorienting, unimaginable story unfolding at Penn State? So many people involved and the story is only about half unfolded. Just goes to show you what can happen when two or three people exercise bad judgment and forget that wrong is wrong. Sometimes way wrong. Say a prayer for the whole bunch.

Joe Paterno
What a shame that a guy with a history of success and integrity in college football has it end like this. Aside from not taking appropriate action, Joe’s other mistake may have been hanging around too long.

TCU Women’s Volleyball
Congratulations to Prentice Lewis and the women’s volleyball program on their big 3-2 victory last night over Colorado State. CSU was ranked No. 24 in the nation. Nice work

TCU Men’s Basketball
Jim Christian & Co. get it going tonight against Florida-Gulf Coast at 7 p.m. at DMC with a lanky lineup. Here’s wishing Jim and the team the best for a successful season.

TCU Women’s Basketball
Likewise for Jeff Mittie and the Lady Frogs who tip-off 2011-12 tonight in Athens, Georgia against the Georgia Bulldogs! Make it a great year.

Blue Turf
Here I sit at Bronco Stadium in Boise looking down on the famous blue turf. In person, it’s not as imposing or distracting as one would think. Just looks like somebody in the Boise State purchasing department made a mistake when ordering.

Things to know about Boise State:

• Kellen Moore has never thrown a touchdown pass against TCU. Frogs need to hassle him and bring the heat tomorrow.
• The Frogs’ defense will be tested — time for the D to bring their best game of the year.
• This game features two quarterbacks with Pass Efficiency Ratings in the Top 10 — Moore is No. 4 in the nation, Pachall No. 8.
• The Frogs’ running game could be a problem for Boise State, who gave up 264 on the ground to Air Force, 269 to Nevada and 250 to Utah State. Run the ball and you run the clock and you minimize Kellen Moore’s opportunities. This may be the biggest key to the game.
• Look for the kicking game to be big in this one. Boise State has blocked seven kicks in eight games this year. Nobody returns kickoffs better than TCU.
• Third down is big. The Frogs need to get Boise State off the field and convert their own third downs to keep Kellen Moore on the bench. Meanwhile, BSU leads the nation in third-down defense at 26 percent.

Tune in and Turn It Up
Brian Estridge and I are on the air at 1:30 p.m. CT tomorrow on the TCU Sports Network on 820AM/96.7FM WBAP, 88.7FM KTCU and www.gofrogs.com. We’ll talk to you then.

Kick ‘em High!