PC’s PICKS: NCAA Week 2, Part 1
We didn't learn much in a 55-7 pounding last week of Southern, but Texas Christian is a work in progress that will, more than likely and as for usual, be in the hunt in the Big 12.
Shawn Robinson was the highest-rated recruit in TCU history and takes the reins this season under center.
In last week's rout, Robinson thew for three touchdowns and ran for another pair. For a team with a young quarterback, getting your feet wet versus an inferior opponent is sometimes invaluable and undoubtedly good practice.
TOUCHDOWN! Shawn Robinson with the QB keeper for his first career rushing TD!
TCU 10, SU 0 | 1Q, 8:46 pic.twitter.com/HGKcMmQVt2
— TCU Football (@TCUFootball) September 1, 2018
SOLID SOPHOMORE: TCU sophomore quarterback Shawn Robinson passed and ran for a combined five touchdowns last week in his first start for the Horned Frogs.
Even former TCU quarterback Kenny Hill has high praise for the sophomore.
“This dude, Shawn, is unbelievable,” Hill told the Fort Worth Star Telegram. “He doesn’t even know what he’s doing yet, so just to see him each day he’s building more confidence, getting more comfortable with the offense. It’s been fun to watch, especially from last year as a freshman to now. It’s been cool.”
Tonight, the Horned Frogs visit Southern Methodist, who is coming off a 46-23 beating by North Texas which wasn't even that close.
In the loss, though, junior quarterback Ben Hicks passed for 252 yards, completing half his throws against the Mean Green defense.
TCU is a 22.5-point favorite tonight and I like them as a LOCK.
Here's how my picks have fared so far:
Tonight's pick: Atlanta (PK) over Philadelphia.
— Patrick Connelly (@thatswhatPCsaid) September 6, 2018
SAD! START: My NFL picks got off on the wrong foot as Philadelphia held off a late comeback by Atlanta for an 18-12 win.