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SGA proposes ID cards used at football games

Published Sep 5, 2007

Student Government Association approved a resolution Tuesday to consider the use of ID cards at TCU sporting events. The resolution was passed unanimously after it was presented at the weekly house meeting.

According to Bill 94-2, SGA representatives support the use of student ID cards at all sporting events, and rather than having the money go on send home, the representatives propose to have the money taken directly from each student's individual meal plan.

Other points discussed included:

Two starters in limbo for weekend

Two starters in limbo for weekend

Published Sep 5, 2007

The status of two prominent football players remains uncertain heading into this weekend's match-up against the University of Texas Longhorns.Senior defensive end Tommy Blake and junior running back Aaron Brown have arguably been the center of attention since the conclusion of the Frogs' 27-0 win against Baylor on Saturday.

Blake, a preseason All-American who has been named to numerous award watch lists, was a late scratch from the Baylor game after he was scheduled to play somewhere between 10 to 15 downs, head coach Gary Patterson said.

Volleyball returns after tournament win

Published Sep 5, 2007

After a three-match sweep at the Maine Invitational that helped the team earn its first tournament championship of the season, the volleyball team returns home for a contest with the University of Texas at Arlington at 7 p.m.The team is coming off an impressive performance in Maine, beating Cincinnati in five sets on Saturday and sweeping Maine in the opening and championship rounds to complete the weekend. Senior deep setter Calli Corley and sophomore outside hitter Lauren Otto led the weekend attack, pacing the barrage with double digit performances in digs and kills.

Quick Sports

Published Aug 31, 2007

Game days releasedAs the schedule was released for the 2007-2008 men's basketball season, non-conference games against three Big 12 opponents highlight this year's string of games.

Perhaps the year's most notable game comes Jan. 2 when the team travels to Austin for a 7 p.m. game with the University of Texas Longhorns.

The team will also have back-to-back meetings with the Texas Tech University Red Raiders and the Oklahoma University Sooners.

Going Greek not essential

Going Greek not essential

Published Aug 31, 2007

Entering a college or university for the first time can be intimidating and tough, regardless of whether you are a freshman or transfer student.Freshmen and transfer students are faced with a difficult...

Receivers, kickers commodities for upcoming drafts

Published Aug 31, 2007

The wait is almost over. The NFL regular season is six days away, so prepare your speed dials for that Tuesday morning post-game smack talk.Last week, we looked at quarterbacks and running backs - the bread and butter of most fantasy teams. With passing games gaining consistency around the league, wide receivers are becoming as pivotal as ever in fantasy football.

Ask anyone who had the good fortune to take advantage of Marques Colston as a tight end last year how important having a break out tight end can be to title hopes.

Commuters can still find time to make friends

Published Aug 31, 2007

School policy changed this year to make it mandatory that all freshmen and sophomores live on campus. However, some freshmen and sophomores that live within a 35-mile radius are allowed to stay at home. These students may wish to live on campus but cannot for financial or family reasons. Commuters in their first two years of college often deal with the hardships of finding a parking spot, making time between school and going home to spend time with friends.

Football: Marketing uses local strategy

Published Aug 31, 2007

A mostly empty stadium watched the football team, drenched from the sweltering day's work, finish their mock game Saturday then gathered with hands raised in true Horned Frog tradition for the school song.At the song's conclusion, someone in the crowd vehemently yelled, "Go Baylor!"

The adversarial screech underscored how few TCU faithful came out to support the team during "Meet the Frogs."

The attendance is only an epilogue to the fact that outside of last year's game against Texas Tech, TCU hasn't had a sell-out crowd at Amon Carter Stadium since 1984.

Football: Kicker takes on extra duties

Published Aug 31, 2007

It was a period of adjustment this off-season for the special teams unit as new roles and rules had to be addressed.The graduation of kicker Peter LoCoco has forced junior kicker Chris Manfredini to take over the full-time kicking duties - a role he was not accustomed to last season.

Although Manfredini enjoyed great success last year as the primary kicker, hitting 12 of 14 field goal attempts, including a memorable four-field goal game against Texas Tech, he only hit one field goal between 40 and 49 yards.

Dean makes plans for new AddRan building

Published Aug 31, 2007

The dean of AddRan College of Humanities and Social Sciences said he will rely on his prior experiences when working to raise funds for a new facility for the college. Dean Andrew Schoolmaster, who served as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Eastern Kentucky University before coming to TCU, said the placement, cost and estimated completion date for the new building will be decided later.

Jodi Campbell, associate professor of history, said the department is in need of a new building.

Defense, Dalton impressive in Baylor shutout

Defense, Dalton impressive in Baylor shutout

Published Aug 31, 2007

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Football: Blake, Ortiz anchor D-line

Published Aug 31, 2007

The Horned Frogs' defensive line hits hard and the nation knows it.The line returns two of its most dominating players in senior defensive ends Tommy Blake and Chase Ortiz.

Both Blake and Ortiz have been named to the All-Mountain West Conference team two years in a row, and combined for 27.5 tackles for loss in 2006.

The line also features defensive tackles Cody Moore, a junior, and Kelly Griffin, who will become the first true freshman to start the first game of the season for head coach Gary Patterson.