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Purple People Seaters Report

My very helpful contact at PPS just sent me a rundown of how last Saturday went. Here's what he had to say:"We were able to round up 200 kids in all. Most of the kids were from Texas Youth Commission (specifically the Gainesville State School, McFadden Ranch, and the Cottrell...
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Fiesta Bowl Bound?

A reliable source told me today that Chancellor Boschini stated that barring any upsets this weekend, there is a 95% chance we will be playing in Glendale.I spent some time in Phoenix this summer for a bachelor party. It was the first time I had been to Phoenix as an "adult"...
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Morning Dump

Nebraska Cornhuskers can repay Horned Frogs for 2001 assist Star-TelegramTCU keeps Mountain West in BCS limelight Star-TelegramTCU Volleyball sweeps Rice, earns second-round match with Texas Star-TelegramTrio of TCU assistant coaches recognized GoFrogs.com-Excellent piece, thanks Spit...
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Championship Weekend Preview.

By 11:00 PM Saturday, Colt will only know Ndamukong Suh as "Sir"After 12 solid weeks of football, we can finally sit back, relax, and make the Metroplex Lincoln South for three hours on Saturday night. Pretty wild that you have to go all the way back to September 5th to find...
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BCS Selection Show at DMC

Here is the break down of the events on Sunday (from GoFrogs).
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Hughes named AFCA All-American

The American Football Coaches Association has announced its 2009 All-American team and Jerry Hughes is on the list. Conference defensive player of the year and one All-American team down, how many more awards are in his future?
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FWST says GP's new contract estimated at $2.5M

According to the Star-Telegram Patterson's new contract is about $2,500,000 per season not including any outside income. Which according to this USA Today database of 2009 coaches salaries would place him in the top three in terms of solely salary. As you can tell by the chart...
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GP on Dan Patrick Show

Listen to the Podcast Here (It's a good one and I recommend it if you have the time. If not, just read the recap below)."TCU head coach Gary Patterson joined the show to discuss the Horned Frogs' place in the BCS picture and his contract extension. Patterson said he signed...
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Morning Dump

TCU did the right thing with Gary Patterson's new contract Star-TelegramTCU a perfect fit for Patterson Star-TelegramFrogs close out Mustangs after 23-6 second half run Star-TelegramWednesdays with coach Christian: Heading the right direction Star-TelegramHughes tabbed a Henricks...
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Gary Patterson Fan Page on Facebook

If you are an avid facebooker and avid frog, join the Gary Patterson Fan page.
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Sweet Memories

I wonder if he'll do the same thing after the big game.
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Shout Out To Our LA Followers

Los Angeles has the largest TCU Alumni base outside of Texas. They created a Facebook group to "Keep Fort Worth's Skyline Purple". Click here to join.Here's a video of the LA Alum getting down for the Utah Game.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_rxlu1PvjUThanks for...
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Purple People Seaters Update

Our final number ended up at $4,425. I transferred the money to PPS on Friday last week. They were able to send at least 150 kids to the game last Saturday. My contact at PPS is going to send me a write up on which organizations he teamed up with to make this happen, so more to come...
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Pretty Big Event Officially Happened Today...

TCU: Making it rain greenand not green GatoradeI know lyle mentioned it yesterday, and I know it was in the dump... but I KIND of felt like, since it officially happened today, that we should have at least ONE post about the GP extension, no? Call me redundant, but as much as we worship...
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Versus to Become NBC Sports Cable?

According to this article, Comcast is wanting to try to compete with ESPN and acquire NBC Universal. I don't think they will ever be able to achieve this, but lets just hope this helps out the Frogs for future TV broadcast and puts VS. back on directv.
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Morning Dump

TCU's Patterson to receive pay raise, extension Star-TelegramTCU makes record haul with 19 All-MWC selections Star-TelegramEditorial: Congress not the play to determine "fair and equitable" college playoff system Star-TelegramNotre Dame needs a coach like the one TCU...
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DFW Duel

The Frogs Men's Basketball team is now 4 and 3 with two of their losses being pretty close. I watched the loss to Arizona State and that was a game we should have won and from what I hear the Louisiana Tech game should have been won by the Frogs as well.I know, I know, good teams...
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PTI Debate: Texas or TCU in Title Game? - ESPN Video

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Pool Our Money Together?

And it goes to a good cause. Ebay LinkLIST OF CONTENTS Authentic Nike Pro Combat baselayer top with sublimated lizard print and custom TCU colorsAuthentic Nike Pro Combat jersey with the number 5 in honor of alumnus LaDainian TomlinsonAuthentic iridescent TCU helmet worn by the team...
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Good time to be a Frog!

I apologize for my lack of Spitblood posts recently. Between work stuff, holidays and vacation time, I haven't been around the computer a whole lot lately. But let's just look at what all is going on right now:-The Frogs are 12-0, ranked 4th and poised to play in a big-money...
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TCU Nearly Sweeps MWC Honors

Mountain West Announces 2009 Football All-Conference Teams and Individual HonorsDeservedly so, we mopped the floor for individual awards for the Mountain West Conference.Match the correct player/coach with the correct award to win a prize.A) Andy DaltonB) Jerry HughesC) Jeremy KerleyD...
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TCU Stops the Rumors

Announcement expected Wednesday that GPa has signed extension - From ESPNFORT WORTH, Texas -- TCU and coach Gary Patterson have agreed to terms on a long-term contract extension, according to a source close to the situation. An official announcement is expected Wednesday morning. The...
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DCTF - Texas Power Poll Week 12

12/01/2009 - Full Article HereDCTF Power Poll: Regular season ends with TCU and Texas both tied "Don't bother complaining if you're a Texas fan -- we've heard them all before. Texas and TCU both sit atop our preseason Power Poll, the first time all year that the Longhorns...
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Morning Dump

Bumpas in line for national award GoFrogs.comDalton tabbed MWC player of the week GoFrogs.comTCU's Dalton...Heisman worthy? WFAAEditorial: Frogs' revival promises hope for all underdogs DMNFirst and 10: a spin around college football DMNCampus BCS (title) case for TCU ESPNThis...
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Game 12 Recap, Bullett Point Edition: New Mexico Lobos

Johnny Cage knows that a 12-0 season is the real flawless victory*disclaimer – I had my recap typed up entirely before I went to lunch, then came back and my computer crashed, so I’m definitely not going back and doing it again in its entirety. 12-0. Sit back for a minute and let...
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