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New Wild Frog formation confuses opponents on the field

New Wild Frog formation confuses opponents on the field

Published Oct 15, 2009

While the shotgun formation has been a staple in the American pastime of football for years, a new offense is sweeping the nation at every level of the game.

The Wild Frog offense is a nontraditional formation in which the quarterback switches places with another offensive player.



At the university, junior wide receiver Jeremy Kerley lines up to receive the snap, in what is traditionally junior quarterback Andy Dalton's position in the shotgun formation.

Boise State gets undeserved love

Published Oct 15, 2009

It has become very apparent that the AP voters are not doing their homework and are giving up on Saturday football way too early. If they did actually watch this weekend's TCU game in Colorado Springs, they would have seen a Frog team fighting to win in very difficult weather conditions in which most of the players have never played. The Frogs also took down a very good Falcon team that was second in the nation in rush offense. But the AP voters didn't see any of that. They just saw a three-point near loss for the Frogs and therefore bumped them down two spots, out of the top 10 to No.

Alumnus makes Web site home for Frog fans

Published Oct 15, 2009

TCU scored an upset when the Horned Frogs beat Oklahoma at Memorial Stadium 17-10 in 2005 by limiting former Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson to 63 rushing yards.

Scott Nix, owner of KillerFrogs.com, said head coach Gary Patterson thought the Web site KillerFrogs.com posted news about an injury and some schemes that he did not want released. Nix said that when Patterson closed practice to the media, the outcome of the game could have been affected by the lack of media attention.

New Computer Help Desk feature speeds up service

Published Oct 15, 2009

Technology resources implemented two new services on Oct. 1 to help improve customer satisfaction and service, a technology resources spokeswoman said.

The new self-service allows students and faculty to create a service request ticket for any technology problems online through my.tcu.edu, said Lenelda Pennington, associate director of technology resources customer services. Once a ticket is entered into the system, it will be added to other pending tickets and answered by the Computer Help Desk, Pennington said.

Underused attorney leads to cutbacks in legal advice

Published Oct 15, 2009

Katie-Rose Watson, a junior German major, might have been saved some legal trouble if she had known about the free legal service offered to all students by the Student Government Association. After being run over by a car on Stadium Drive in November, Watson felt she had nowhere to turn for legal advice.

"I rolled on top of the car's windshield and the car didn't even stop," Watson said. "When I got back from the hospital, I didn't know who to contact or what to do. I wish I would have known that there was free legal advice available at TCU."

Noted author to speak about newest book

Noted author to speak about newest book

Published Oct 15, 2009

Mitch Albom, the author of "Tuesdays With Morrie," the first book of the university's "One Book, One TCU" program and seller of 11 million copies, will speak about his newest book, "Have a Little Faith,"...

Police to increase night security after sexual assault

Published Oct 15, 2009

Campus police will increase security at night following the campus sexual assault of a female student Tuesday, according to a campuswide e-mail sent by Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Don Mills on Wednesday.

TCU Police Lt. Abad Ramiro said the increased security would last as long as university officials think it is needed and could result in some officers being asked to work overtime.



"This is something that's a high-priority-type deal," Ramiro said. "It's just about the safety of the students."

Obama’s aspirations are worthy of peace prize

Published Oct 15, 2009

The Nobel Committee is standing by its decision to award what some say is a preemptive peace prize to President Barack Obama, and I believe Americans should also stand by the choice. The peace prize is...

Live from Falcon Stadium: TCU vs. Air Force chat recap

Published Oct 10, 2009

Join sports editor Travis L. Brown for a live chat during the TCU vs. Air Force football game. Come chat about the game and give your commentary on the Frogs' performance. The chat will open at 6:30 p.m....

Horned Frogs scrape an icy 20-17 win over Falcons

Horned Frogs scrape an icy 20-17 win over Falcons

Published Oct 10, 2009

TCU advanced its undefeated season to 5-0 as the Frogs beat the Air Force Academy Falcons 20-17 in the coldest game TCU has played in its five year tenure in the Mountain West Conference.

Despite the 19 degree weather, with a wind chill of nine degrees, the Frogs put points on the board once every quarter on 393 total yards. The Frogs held the Falcons to 287 total yards, but 229 of the yards came via the ground. The Frogs also led the game in time of possession with 33 minutes and 55 seconds, chewing up much needed time for a Falcon comeback.

‘Legion’ film a slap in the face to Christianity

Published Oct 9, 2009

The executives at Sony Pictures have really outdone themselves this time with the upcoming release of the movie "Legion." Every premise in the movie is utterly blasphemous to Christians, and generally to anyone who has a moderate dose of ethics and morals. It is as if the only goal of executives at Sony Pictures is to slap God in the face with its new movie and anger Christians everywhere. It sure has worked.

AFTERdark concert sends message of deceit

AFTERdark concert sends message of deceit

Published Oct 9, 2009

In the past few weeks, you might have been wondering what AFTERdark is. I attended AFTERdark my freshman year at the request of my Frog Camp facilitator who, when I asked exactly what AFTERdark was, said simply that it would be a good time. When Joe White took the stage, it was fairly obvious what was going on. Joe was building a giant crucifix (300 pounds, to be exact) on the stage of Ed Landreth Hall. Admittedly, seeing what he was doing in front of me was both a shocking, but thought-provoking experience.