SuperFrog's Weird Cousin

Bet you didn't know SuperFrog had a cousin. Parody, memes and rants.

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I pledge allegiance to the Frog.

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(2014)

Big 12 Champions

Peach Bowl Champions

Coach of the Year (multiple)

Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award

And that's not even all of them...

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TCU football Christmas cards

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QUIZ: What Football Position Are You?

NOTE: Turn your phone to landscape or take it on your computer. It's more optimal that way. Enjoy!

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Every sports analyst when they hype up certain players

During the show

During the actual game

Truth. Yes?

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Why the playoff committee is right, and the Big 12 is wrong

So hate me.

I could not agree more with what the selection committee has done today. As much as seeing TCU in the playoff would've been the most wonderfully magnificent thing, I just can't help but look at it from a balanced perspective. With all the whining and crying and PR fiasco, neither TCU nor Baylor made it in. And rightfully so, simply because...

...you can't ignore the weekend.

Here are some things that would have been travesties to ignore: (1) an undefeated team, (2) a blowout win in a championship game and (3) a goose egg in a championship game.

The teams don't have to be "Florida State" or "Alabama"--regardless of who the team was that accomplished one of the three feats above, that team deserves to be rewarded. Think of Baylor and TCU. I mean, how impressive really is it to blowout the worst team in your conference? How impressive is it to pull off a close win against a top ten conference rival that plays on the "okay" level?

Florida State, obviously, can't be penalized for being undefeated despite lousy play (after all, that's how the NFL does it). And you can't just expect Ohio State to not be rewarded for winning 59-0. That is hands-down domination.

Here's the thing: Neither TCU nor Baylor really put much of a stamp on their playoff tickets the same way Oregon or Alabama did, wherein you knew for sure without question that those two teams would make it in. But it's neither TCU nor Baylor's fault. That's because...

...without a championship game, there's no ticket-puncher to the playoffs.

Plain and simple. The chosen Top Four didn't need to state their case. They let the championship games state it for them, with each top team blowing out the opponents in what were meant to be "close games." The only "iffy" win was Florida State, but they're undefeated so that takes care of the issue.

Neither Kansas State nor Iowa State were really impressive teams to begin with, so a win against either would really not have much bearing.

That said, a better ticket-puncher would have been to see Baylor and TCU face off once more in a championship game. I have full confidence that if TCU won over Baylor the second time around (as Oregon did to Arizona), TCU would have been in over Ohio State.

What TCU and Baylor needed was a "no questions asked" win. That win could only come from a championship game. But then again...

...the Big 12 was kind of blah this year.

Just saying it as it is! Yes, the Big Ten can be argued for being "blah" this year, too. But seriously, other than TCU, Baylor and Kansas State, everyone else in our conference has been subpar. Who would have thought the once-dominant Texas, Oklahoma State and Texas Tech would be "stinko" this year, gobbling up those blowout losses?

This, once again, shows why a championship game would have been a more ideal scenario for the Big 12. It provides the only possible way any of us can make a statement for the committee.

But in the end, what good will staying mad do? It didn't help us get into the playoff, did it?

I just want to say that the committee chose teams that rightfully belonged in the playoff, and TCU and Baylor rightfully almost made it.

We are ready to play Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl.

And I am ready for your hate now.

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Kinda tired/happy/bummed so I'm gonna rant tomorrow after we see the final rankings...

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My case for TCU

Yeah, yeah, TCU had it rough until about the last eight minutes of the Texas game--but mainly because we "only" led by 17 points for the longest time until Josh Doctson's touchdown in the fourth quarter.

To get the selection committee's attention, TCU kids were expecting the Horned Frogs to score on every drive, stock up touchdowns and pull out the same firework-depleting tricks we did against Texas Tech.

But no, it wasn't like that. We did manage to win by 38 points, though--is that enough to make you happy?

Certainly it was rough, but I still think TCU deserves to hang out with the playoff club. Here's why:

1. TCU had tougher obstacles than Baylor.

Enough with this head-to-head nonsense. Baylor may have more blowout wins than TCU, but Baylor also benefited from having an easier schedule that caught the "good" teams as they were going downhill.

Consider:

- Baylor beat Oklahoma when Oklahoma was No. 16 in AP. TCU beat Oklahoma when Oklahoma was No. 4.

- Baylor's lone loss was to unranked West Virginia. TCU's lone loss was to undefeated, ranked Baylor.

- Baylor beat Texas early in the season when Texas was establishing itself as a faltering team. TCU beat Texas after Texas had a 3-win streak, which included a win over West Virginia (who beat Baylor).

But enough with this TCU-Baylor debate. It hurts my brain.

2. If Florida State can be "in," so should we.

Somehow I feel as if Florida State and TCU have a lot in common (don't get the wrong idea!). But the Noles just aren't the same anymore. They barely squeeze a 3-point win over unranked Boston College, and they're still Top 4 because they're undefeated. So what does that make for another undefeated team like Marshall? If Florida State can make it in by "just winning," regardless of how they play, then TCU should get in, too.  The difference being, TCU proved at the Texas game that they can do more than "just win."

3. Our defense is from another planet.

There is no one like us. No one. You can almost guarantee a big turnover at every game, and if the offense can't get in the rhythm, the defense reliably takes over. You've got to hand it to TCU defense for balancing out the team. Our defense is what makes TCU football fun to watch.

So please. TCU is deserving. But of course, who listens to me? I'm just a cousin.

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Checking your phone to find out TCU basketball is undefeated

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Tre wants to know if you saw that.

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Courtesy of TCU, Kansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida State and Miami.

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TCU's (almost) flawless performance is annoyingly underrated

Seriously, selection committee. What will it take to get us in the playoff bracket?

I see the blowout of a Top 10 team far more valuable than an overtime win against the No. 16 team. I believe a win against Kansas State is far more impressive than a win over a downward-slipping Oklahoma. You're move. But TCU deserves so much more than it actually receives.

And if TCU still isn't No. 4, I'm going to throw something.

Throwing--something TCU did not do much of today. And that's okay. The Kansas State game became more so a commercial for the "Boykin for Heisman" campaign.

I mean what even is that?

Sure, we let a few touchdowns slip through our defense, but overall, it was a pretty clean game for TCU. But are we going to get any attention for it? That's the question.

1. Boykin was a showoff.

Boykin was so selfish Saturday night (in the best way, of course). He scored the most rushing touchdowns of the night, went pick-free and completed 23 out of 34 passes. And he did a 360-degree flip into the end zone for that spectacular touchdown. If that isn't a Heisman moment, I don't know what is.

But Boykin wasn't the only star that night.

2. Aaron Green exceeded expectations (that is, we expected him to be fantastic but instead he was fantabulous).

Earlier last week, Green tweeted for everyone to believe in him. Oh, Aaron, believing in you started a looong time ago. The statistic was that Green had fewer carries than BJ Catalon but still averaged around 8 yards per carry. Tonight, he averaged about 9 to 10 yards per carry. Let's just say, Green delivered. No worries about Catalon hurrying back to the field. We are covered. 

3. Defense is beautiful.

I made a comment earlier this season that if TCU loses to Kansas State, it would be because Jake Waters threw to Tyler Lockett. Lockett picked up a few big catches today, but really, was it all that exciting? Our defense was on point tonight for the most part. Mike Tuaua and James McFarland each had a sack. Chris Hackett recorded an interception. We pretty much have at least one turnover a game. Too bad we didn't have any "super big" plays for defense today, but they did their part.

So the ball is in the selection committee's court. I hope they realize the talent this team truly has.

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Overwhelming Overanalysis of Oberkrom

He looks so happy. He looks like he's "that guy."

But Jaden Oberkrom really isn't, if you think about it. He's strayed from Lou Groza material. He's not really NFL material either.

That distinction goes to people like Florida State's Roberto Aguayo, who's 14 for 15 and kicks with 90-plus percent accuracy.

No, Oberkrom isn't that guy. Oberkrom has been blocked by the worst team in the country. He's missed from within 30. He has two games under his belt wherein his percentage is a flat 0.

But he became a hero Saturday, acing a generally unimpressive 37-yard field goal to punch in the win against West Virginia. It's every kicker's dream. And he made us feel like we won the championship already.

Truth be told, regardless of everything that's happened this season, no one really lost respect for Oberkrom. We never forgot "the Oberkrom that was": 56 yards at Kansas State, automatic touchback, etc.

I'll be honest. I got nervous when he was called up to kick within the final seconds. If it were 2013, 37-yards would be a no-brainer. This year, I wasn't so sure. I couldn't believe there was an actual possibility that he could not make it.

But he did. And after the bevy of incomplete passes, missed tackles, punts and lost yardage, this game became "one of the best games of our lives."

I sincerely wish Oberkrom had a better season so this game could be the icing on his cupcake. If he could maintain that consistency, which is getting better game by game, he could have that professional future sitting patiently at his doorstep.

But Oberkrom doesn't care about that right now. He just kicked the game-winning field goal. And he's happy.

(Photo from @calexmendez)

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Could Boykin actually win the Heisman?

I believed in Trevone Boykin's Heisman run before it was cool.

It became "cool" Saturday, though, after Boykin and the Horned Frogs dismantled Oklahoma State 42-9. Boykin threw a career-high 410 yards, completing 66.7 percent of his passes--pretty impressive numbers, if you ask me.

But is it impressive enough for Heisman? After all, folks like Marcus Mariota and Everett Golson have numbers that are not too far off. And Boykin shows just about the same athleticism and quarterback skill as they do. He's a monster on his feet, a cannon with his arm and, not to mention, a fairly shrewd reader of the field.

That's why I've always wondered why Boykin was never considered for the Heisman sooner. Even last week, he was never off-point. We could have been 6-0 had we not experienced defense fatigue during our lone loss (which we shall not mention any further).

Let's get real here: Boykin is a contender. And he should be contending for the Heisman.

Why not Bryce Petty (Baylor)?

Petty's sweetheart status for the Heisman has been going downhill since the near-loss to, well, us. Four sacks at the West Virginia game shows Petty is starting to move toward inconsistency. Throwing for a meager 223 yards is far less exciting. 

Why not Marcus Mariota (Oregon)?

Mariota is pretty much Boykin's match--tactical, versatile, big play maker. If Mariota can avoid the inconsistency bug like Petty, and perhaps keep sacks to a minimum, he can still race alongside Boykin.

Why not Everett Golson (Notre Dame)?

Golson cheated at school! (Well, that was last year, but anyway...) He's also fairly turnover prone, and that's a big no-no.

Why not Dak Prescott (Mississippi State)?

Okay, fine, Prescott is pretty good. Having a 6-0 SEC team that's smothered Auburn, A&M and LSU helps, too. Prescott is likely to be the favorite with Mississippi State having a dream season this year. But we'll see.

I'm not asking for Boykin to just full-out win the Heisman. I just want to see him considered for it.

But, hey, if he does win, I'm not complaining!

(shout out to @boykin4heisman--hope you don't mind me using the photo!)

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TCU Trickeration.

Punt returner Cameron Echols-Luper throws a deep bomber to running back B.J. Catalon against Baylor, Oct. 11, 2014.

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Post-Baylor Rant: Why TCU deserves a Top 10 ranking

Three points.

That's what tainted TCU's unbeaten record and likely will pull TCU down a few spots on the AP rankings. Certainly, we blew the 21-point lead, but hear me out.

After watching TCU play Baylor, arguably our toughest opponent of the season, I'm becoming more and more confident in this team--emphasis on team, because TCU is truly well-rounded on all sides.

1. We have a threatening, experienced defense that makes big plays in every game.

Marcus Mallet's pick six. Kevin White's interception. Four sacks, two of which by Paul Dawson. And one thing's for certain--you can't run against TCU. Just don't.

So what happened? The defense gave their all for the first three and a half quarters. By the final few minutes, I could sense exhaustion. That's not to say "TCU defense sucks," because they don't. Just look at the numbers.

2. We have a spectacular offense that scores efficiently, led by a versatile quarterback.

Trevone Boykin is truly a do-it-all quarterback. In the pocket, he makes pretty great reads. Out of the pocket, he's got an unstoppable pedal. His arm is not only powerful, but bullet-like. And he has a fantastic set of evenly targeted receivers--Kolby Listenbee (hands down our strongest receiver), Josh Doctson, Deante' Gray and David Porter--and polished running backs led by B.J. Catalon. 

But here's the thing about Boykin: The fact he has options can backfire in some ways, as he takes longer to make decisions. He's getting better at not getting too "heady," but with quicker instincts, he can improve plays.

3. Our special teams are slightly "meh" this year, but our return team is excellent.

We can probably get some better snaps, for one thing...but can we just talk about Catalon's kickoff return touchdown?

And, of course, punt returner Cameron Echols-Luper, who also turns out to have a killer arm on trick plays???

And that's what I Iove the most about TCU. Our jewel is not our defense. Our jewel is not our quarterback. It's everyone, and although we came up short in the final minute of the game, we showed the nation that THIS is Horned Frog football. And hopefully, that is what the voting crew saw, too.

(also, credit to TCU360 and ESPN for the videos I made gifs from...thanks haha!)

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Have you enrolled for football???

Did you know you can sign up for football as a class?

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And he has a profile on Rate My Professors.

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