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Can the Frogs do the improbable? At least it’s a clear-cut task

Published Jun 23, 2010

For TCU to make it to the College World Series Final it won't come down to any brain-hurting tie-breakers or run-differential scenarios, they still technically control their own destiny in this tournament.

The CWS double-elimination format isn't as quirky as World Cup pool play where points are awarded to teams that don't win a game and advancing to the knock-out round comes down to goal differentials and the final score of other games in many instances. "A win's a win" simply isn't accurate in the World's Game.

Frogs beat Florida State University 11-7 in comeback fashion

Published Jun 23, 2010

It looked like TCU's magical College World Series run would end Wednesday evening, but Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium exploded at the crack of the bat in the eighth inning as Matt Curry hit a moon-shot grand slam over the center field wall to lead TCU to a 11-7 comeback win over Florida State.

The Horned Frogs, on life support and down 7-3 in the eighth inning, exploded for eight runs off Curry's 18th home run of the season and Jantzen Witte's fourth homer of the season.

Three football players named pre-season All-American

Published Jun 22, 2010

TCU center Jake Kirkpatrick, Jeremy Kerley and Tank Carder have been recognized by Sporting News for their strengths in the upcoming football preseason.Sporting News tabbed Kirkpatrick a first-team preseason...

Fund-raising campaign surpasses $250 goal early

Published Jun 22, 2010

The Campaign for TCU, the university's comprehensive fund-raising effort, exceeded its $250 million goal two years ahead of schedule, according to an e-mail sent Monday by Chancellor Victor Boschini.

According to a press release, gifts and pledges now total $267.6 million, while the next goal for the campaign is to raise money to focus on scholarships.

"The remarkable support of Horned Frog alumni and other friends is enabling us to realize TCU's vision of creating a world-class, values-centered university experience," Boschini said.

Bryan Holaday: TCU’s general on the field

Published Jun 21, 2010

University of Texas legendary baseball coach and five-time College World Series champion Augie Garrido considers baseball war; each inning played is a battle to be won. Catcher Bryan Holaday is TCU's general on the field and in the dugout.

TCU head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle would agree-consider Schlossnagle a five-star general and Holaday as the next-highest ranking commander.

Winkler will get start against No. 6 UCLA

Published Jun 21, 2010

The No. 6 seeded UCLA (49-14) will face TCU (52-12) Monday at 8 p.m. on ESPN2HD.TCU will start Kyle Winkler (12-1) against Bruins' starter Gerrit Cole (10-3). Winkler out-dueled Texas pitcher Brandon Workman...

TCU’s rally falls short, Bruins win 6-3

Published Jun 21, 2010

TCU was introduced to UCLA's Gerrit Cole Monday, and it wasn't the best of first impressions.Cole (11-3), the New York Yankees 2008 first-round draft pick, dominated TCU with 13 strike-outs for all but...

Message to TCU: Say thanks to UT for any CWS success

Published Jun 19, 2010

There wasn't much shared love at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, TX last weekend when TCU stunned the Longhorns 4-1 in the best-of-three elimination game. Nothing symbolized the angst felt by Horned Frog Nation more than when the TCU bench charged the burnt-orange Longhorn emblem in center field and dog-piled the iconic Steer after the final out.

But if the Frogs accomplish anything in their first CWS appearance, even a single victory (which could come as soon as 1 p.m. Saturday against Florida State), they must thank UT for that opportunity.

Purke to open CWS on the mound; Schlossnagle receives praise

Published Jun 19, 2010

Freshman Pitcher of the Year and second-team All American Matt Purke (14-0) will take the mound 1 p.m. Saturday against Florida State's Sean Gilmartin (9-7). Purke struck out 11 in 7 2/3 innings in a 3-1...

TCU blasts FSU 8-1 in CWS opener

Published Jun 19, 2010

The 19 previous College World Series appearances for Florida State (47-16) didn't mean squat in Game 1 of the 2010 CWS against Freshman Pitcher of the Year Matt Purke (15-0). TCU (52-12) won it's first ever College World Series game 8-1 behind Purke's seven strike-out, one run performance (unearned) in seven innings.

TCU will play the winner of Game 2 (Florida vs. UCLA) Monday at 8 p.m. on ESPN2HD.

TCU Catcher Bryan Holaday hit a solo home run and left fielder Jason Coats had 3 RBIs as six Frogs drove in at least one run.

Schlossnagle awarded NCBWA Coach of the Year

Published Jun 19, 2010

TCU head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle was named the National College Baseball Association's National Coach of the Year Saturday.

"It's a program award for sure," Schlossnagle said. "Obviously I'm very humbled to receive it, considering the names that are on that trophy and the fact that Dick Howser and Coach Bertman were in the room.

"We won 52 games (this season) because I have a really, really good coaching staff and some really, really good players."

Fans bid goodbye to Frogs; destination Omaha

Published Jun 17, 2010

The Horned Frogs set off on the road to Omaha, Neb., with the support of about 200 fans from the Amon G. Carter stadium parking lot Thursday morning.

Members of the band, university staff and community cheered on the baseball team as it boarded buses to the airport. The team is heading to the College World Series for the first time in school history and the last time it will be held at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium.

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Can the Frogs do the improbable? At least it’s a clear-cut task

Frogs beat Florida State University 11-7 in comeback fashion

Three football players named pre-season All-American

Fund-raising campaign surpasses $250 goal early

Bryan Holaday: TCU’s general on the field

Winkler will get start against No. 6 UCLA

TCU’s rally falls short, Bruins win 6-3

Message to TCU: Say thanks to UT for any CWS success

Purke to open CWS on the mound; Schlossnagle receives praise

TCU blasts FSU 8-1 in CWS opener

Schlossnagle awarded NCBWA Coach of the Year

Fans bid goodbye to Frogs; destination Omaha