A sea of purple
Thousands of TCU fans flocked to Los Angeles for to see the Frogs play for the national championship
The College Football Playoff National Championship kicks off today at 6:30 p.m. Central Standard Time, but Horned Frog fans made their presence known on Sunday.
Downtown LA
TCU introduced itself.
National championship banners heralding TCU are draped along South Figueroa Street.
Fans in TCU purple "threw the frog" as they made their way to the first pep rally of the day at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Playoff fan central
The TCU band, twirlers, cheerleaders, Showgirls and SuperFrog showcased their school spirit.
From the city to the shore
The Riff Ram Rally — the day's second pep rally — took place at the Santa Monica Pier.
Thousands of Frog fans packed into the pier.
Brian Estridge, voice of the Horned Frogs, was the emcee.
TCU Chancellor Victor J. Boschini told fans regardless of the outcome, the Horned Frogs have already won.
"But I definitely want to win, too. Go Frogs," he said.
"Holy smokes," athletic director Jeremiah Donati repeated as he looked out into the sea of purple.
Gleam Davis, mayor of Santa Monica, became an honorary Horned Frog — she has the belt buckle to prove it.
Gleam Davis, the mayor of Santa Monica, is an honorary Horned Frog!#TCUReports | @tcuschieffer pic.twitter.com/oskgeeDsI9
— Tristen J. Smith (@TristenJSmith22) January 9, 2023
Mattie Parker, mayor of Fort Worth, delivered a special proclamation from the city.
Mayor Mattie Parker has a special proclamation for the Horned Frogs#GoFrogs #NationalChampionship #TCUReports | @tcuschieffer pic.twitter.com/fHSgR0Uced
— Tristen J. Smith (@TristenJSmith22) January 9, 2023
Marshall Newhouse, a former TCU and Green Bay Packers offensive lineman, has confidence in TCU's O-line against the Georgia Bulldogs.
Former #TCUFootball and #Packers offensive tackle Marshall Newhouse, ladies and gentlemen!#TCUReports | @tcuschieffer pic.twitter.com/ka6t9VRZo7
— Tristen J. Smith (@TristenJSmith22) January 9, 2023
"They're just going to bring the same toughness they've brought all year," said Newhouse
The final guest, former TCU baseball catcher Bryan Holaday, talked about how athletes mentally prepare for big moments.
Former #TCUBaseball catcher Bryan Holaday know all about preparing to play on the big stage #TCUReports | @TCUSchieffer pic.twitter.com/iF3E95AngX
— Tristen J. Smith (@TristenJSmith22) January 9, 2023
"It's all about preparation," said Holaday.
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