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AP Top 25: TCU earns best ranking in 16 years in women's basketball poll as top 12 remain unchanged
Read full article: AP Top 25: TCU earns best ranking in 16 years in women's basketball poll as top 12 remain unchangedTCU has entered The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll at No. 19, the school's best ranking in 16 years.
TCU women go from school-record 14-0 start and AP ranking to forfeits and open tryouts
Read full article: TCU women go from school-record 14-0 start and AP ranking to forfeits and open tryoutsTCU was on quite a roll in coach Mark Campbell’s first season, off to a school-record 14-0 start and in the AP Top 25 poll.
TCU women cancel 2 games against ranked opponents because of shortage of available players
Read full article: TCU women cancel 2 games against ranked opponents because of shortage of available playersThe Big 12 says two TCU women’s basketball games have been canceled because the team does not have enough available players.
TCU sends No. 2 Houston to second straight loss on Miller's layup with 6 seconds left
Read full article: TCU sends No. 2 Houston to second straight loss on Miller's layup with 6 seconds leftEmanuel Miller’s layup with six seconds left gave TCU a 68-67 victory over No. 2 Houston on Saturday, the Cougars’ second straight loss.
Iowa up to No. 3 behind South Carolina, UCLA in women's AP Top 25 as only 3 unbeaten teams remain
Read full article: Iowa up to No. 3 behind South Carolina, UCLA in women's AP Top 25 as only 3 unbeaten teams remainSouth Carolina remains No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 poll and is one of just three unbeaten teams left in women’s college basketball.
Colorado, Duke surge into the AP Top 25 after huge upsets; Florida State climbs into top five
Read full article: Colorado, Duke surge into the AP Top 25 after huge upsets; Florida State climbs into top fiveNo. 21 Duke and No. 22 Colorado have jumped into the Associated Press Top 25 college football poll after scoring the biggest upsets of the opening weekend of the season.
STAT WATCH: Shedeur Sanders' passing numbers best for FBS first-timer, and he's just getting started
Read full article: STAT WATCH: Shedeur Sanders' passing numbers best for FBS first-timer, and he's just getting startedCollege football's top statistical performances in Week 1 begins with Colorado's Shedeur Sanders.
Colorado 2-way star Travis Hunter living up to his Heisman standards after following Deion Sanders
Read full article: Colorado 2-way star Travis Hunter living up to his Heisman standards after following Deion SandersTwo-way starter Travis Hunter is already living up to all of his self-proclaimed hype.
Donovan Smith throws 2 TD passes, Houston holds off UTSA 17-14
Read full article: Donovan Smith throws 2 TD passes, Houston holds off UTSA 17-14Donovan Smith threw for 233 yards and two touchdowns, Samuel Brown had 106 yards receiving and Houston held on for a 17-14 win over UTSA in a season opener and the Cougars’ first game as a Big 12 Conference member.
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Believe the hype! Coach Prime delivers thrilling upset in debut for Colorado
Read full article: AP Top 25 Takeaways: Believe the hype! Coach Prime delivers thrilling upset in debut for ColoradoDeion Sanders’ debut as Colorado coach was billed as a big deal of a closely watched offseason.
Florida locks up spot in the College World Series finals with a 3-2 win over TCU
Read full article: Florida locks up spot in the College World Series finals with a 3-2 win over TCUCade Kurland’s ninth-inning infield single drove in the tiebreaking run and Florida claimed a spot in the College World Series finals with a 3-2 victory over TCU.
TCU ends Oral Roberts' surprising run with 6-1 win and will face Florida next at CWS
Read full article: TCU ends Oral Roberts' surprising run with 6-1 win and will face Florida next at CWSTCU used a four-run fifth inning to take control of the game and went on to beat Oral Roberts 6-1 in a College World Series elimination game.
College World Series' slugging squads know the long ball only goes so far in Omaha
Read full article: College World Series' slugging squads know the long ball only goes so far in OmahaThe batting statistics for the College World Series teams suggest there will be home runs aplenty at Charles Schwab Field over the next 10 days.
12-team CFP schedule includes New Year's Day tripleheaders
Read full article: 12-team CFP schedule includes New Year's Day tripleheadersThe College Football Playoff released a schedule for the 12-team format that will be used in the 2024 and 2025 seasons, which will feature New Year’s Day quarterfinal tripleheaders but no games played on Saturday.
TCU running back Kendre Miller recovering fast from knee injury, has multiple NFL visits, including Saints, Giants, Cowboys, Rams
Read full article: TCU running back Kendre Miller recovering fast from knee injury, has multiple NFL visits, including Saints, Giants, Cowboys, RamsTCU running back in heavy demand.
TCU star WR Quentin Johnston runs 4.46, has multiple upcoming visits with Cardinals, Cowboys, Falcons, Chiefs, Ravens, several other NFL teams
Read full article: TCU star WR Quentin Johnston runs 4.46, has multiple upcoming visits with Cardinals, Cowboys, Falcons, Chiefs, Ravens, several other NFL teamsTCU wide receiver draft stock continues to skyrocket.
Gonzaga, Timme move to Sweet 16 with 84-81 win over TCU
Read full article: Gonzaga, Timme move to Sweet 16 with 84-81 win over TCUDrew Timme extended his one-of-a-kind college career by at least one more game, scoring 28 points to help third-seeded Gonzaga make its eighth straight Sweet 16 with a come-from-behind 84-81 win over TCU.
Sources: TCU star wide receiver Quentin Johnston has combine meetings with Texans, Ravens, Titans, Packers, Lions
Read full article: Sources: TCU star wide receiver Quentin Johnston has combine meetings with Texans, Ravens, Titans, Packers, LionsImposing TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston, an elite draft prospect, has met privately with the Texans at the NFL scouting combine, according to league sources.
Texans linebacker Garret Wallow ‘rehabbing hard’ after offseason ankle surgery, expects to be back by training camp
Read full article: Texans linebacker Garret Wallow ‘rehabbing hard’ after offseason ankle surgery, expects to be back by training campGarret Wallow expects to make a full recovery by training camp from recent ankle surgery.
AP source: Michigan's Harbaugh refuses to agree on charge
Read full article: AP source: Michigan's Harbaugh refuses to agree on chargeMichigan coach Jim Harbaugh told NCAA investigators in multiple meetings this week that he will not agree to an unethical conduct charge, according to a person familiar with the situation.
AP source: Panthers owner, Jim Harbaugh discuss coaching job
Read full article: AP source: Panthers owner, Jim Harbaugh discuss coaching jobAccording to a person familiar with the situation, Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper has talked to University of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh about the team’s head coaching position.
TCU QB Duggan goes from losing job to winning every game
Read full article: TCU QB Duggan goes from losing job to winning every gameThird-ranked TCU might not be undefeated, getting ready for the Big 12 championship game and on the verge of making the College Football Playoff if they didn't have quarterback Max Duggan.
MONDAY HUDDLE: Deshaun Watson saga ready to intensify this week with return to Houston
Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Deshaun Watson saga ready to intensify this week with return to HoustonThree key takeaways from the state’s football scene this past weekend -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.
AP Top 25: Michigan up to No. 2 behind top-ranked Georgia
Read full article: AP Top 25: Michigan up to No. 2 behind top-ranked GeorgiaMichigan moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll, with TCU at No. 3 and Southern California at No. 4 behind top-ranked Georgia after four top-10 teams lost on the final day of regular-season games.
No. 4 TCU finishes undefeated regular season with 62-14 rout
Read full article: No. 4 TCU finishes undefeated regular season with 62-14 routKendre Miller ran for two touchdowns as fourth-ranked TCU completed the first undefeated regular season by a Big 12 team since 2009 with a 62-14 victory over Iowa State.
No. 8 TCU rallies again to beat No. 17 K-State for B12 lead
Read full article: No. 8 TCU rallies again to beat No. 17 K-State for B12 leadMax Duggan threw for 280 yards with three touchdowns and Kendre Miller ran for 153 yards and two scores as eighth-ranked TCU again rallied from a big early deficit to stay undefeated.
TCU rallies for 43-40 win in 2 OTs over No. 8 Oklahoma St
Read full article: TCU rallies for 43-40 win in 2 OTs over No. 8 Oklahoma StKendre Miller scored on a 2-yard run in the second overtime and 13th-ranked TCU beat No. 8 Oklahoma State 43-40 in a matchup of the Big 12′s last remaining undefeated teams.
Former TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney dies at 25 years old, reports say
Read full article: Former TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney dies at 25 years old, reports sayFormer TCU star cornerback Jeff Gladney, a 2020 NFL Draft first-round pick who had recently signed with the Arizona Cardinals, has died in a car crash at 25 years old, as confirmed by his agent, Brian Overstreet, to multiple outlets, including the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Mathurin says he has tried to apologize to TCU dancer
Read full article: Mathurin says he has tried to apologize to TCU dancerArizona guard Bennedict Mathurin says he has attempted to apologize to a TCU dance team member after a video that showed the Pac-12 player of the year possibly making contact with her after the Wildcats’ second-round victory.
TCU rallies from 20 down to beat No. 22 Texas, 65-60
Read full article: TCU rallies from 20 down to beat No. 22 Texas, 65-60Damion Baugh led TCU on a frantic second-half comeback, Eddie Lampkin provided the go-ahead bucket with 39 seconds left, and the Horned Frogs rallied from a 20-point deficit to beat No. 22 Texas 65-60 in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament.
WHERE WILL THEY GO? H’Town Recruiting Notes of the Week
Read full article: WHERE WILL THEY GO? H’Town Recruiting Notes of the WeekNow that the Class of 2022 has been signed and locked up colleges are starting to send invites for Junior Days, host early unofficial visits and even offering kids with the next classes of recruiting on their minds.
No. 7 Baylor women finish quick sweep of TCU with 78-59 win
Read full article: No. 7 Baylor women finish quick sweep of TCU with 78-59 winNaLyssa Smith scored 23 points, Queen Egbo had 14 points and 12 rebounds before fouling out and the No. 7 Baylor women beat TCU 78-59 for a second win in four days over the Horned Frogs.
Baylor remains unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25; USC hits No. 5
Read full article: Baylor remains unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25; USC hits No. 5Baylor is once again the unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll, and fifth-ranked Southern California climbed to its highest ranking in nearly five decades.
Flagler, No. 1 Baylor rally past TCU for 21st straight win
Read full article: Flagler, No. 1 Baylor rally past TCU for 21st straight winAdam Flagler rallied No. 1 Baylor with 18 of his 22 points in the second half, and the Bears extended their national-best winning streak to 21 games with a 76-64 victory over TCU.
AP Top 25: Cincinnati up to No. 2; Purdue snaps poll drought
Read full article: AP Top 25: Cincinnati up to No. 2; Purdue snaps poll droughtCincinnati has moved up to No. 2 behind Georgia in The Associated Press college football poll for the best ranking for a team from outside the traditional power conferences since 2010.
SMU's Dykes apologizes to TCU over postgame flag scuffle
Read full article: SMU's Dykes apologizes to TCU over postgame flag scuffleSMU coach Sonny Dykes has reiterated his respect for TCU while apologizing for any attempt by his players to plant a flag at midfield after a brief scuffle broke out following the Mustangs’ 42-34 victory at the home of the Horned Frogs.
Payton: Saints to spend Week 3 at TCU, then return home.
Read full article: Payton: Saints to spend Week 3 at TCU, then return home.New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton says the club has decided to continue practicing at TCU next week in preparation for their Week 3 game at New England before returning to their New Orleans-area headquarters in Week 4.
BREAKING: Creed Willems to forgo TCU, joins the Baltimore Orioles in the MLB
Read full article: BREAKING: Creed Willems to forgo TCU, joins the Baltimore Orioles in the MLBOn Wednesday morning, Aledo's Creed Willems took to social media to announce his decision on his future. After initially signing to play college baseball for TCU, Willems let everyone know his decision to forgo playing for the Horned Frogs and instead take Baltimore's offer on joining the MLB and playing for the Orioles:
VYPE 2021 Baseball Preview: A Year to Remember
Read full article: VYPE 2021 Baseball Preview: A Year to RememberThe Woodlands Christian Academy right-handed pitcher traveled to Boston for New Balance's The Future Stars Series in September. He pitched in the Baseball Factory Under Armour All American game, the Area Code Games in Los Angeles, the Future Stars Series in Boston and a plethora of Perfect Game and WWBA events. Ad"We went to so many baseball, football and basketball games," Parker said. Ever since baseball became a big part of my life, it's been a dream of mine to recreate that picture by actually playing on the team." CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL MAGAZINECLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PHOTOSCLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL DIGITAL MAGAZINE
Diamond Stars: VYPE's Top 21 Baseball Preseason Prospects
Read full article: Diamond Stars: VYPE's Top 21 Baseball Preseason ProspectsHeading into the 2021 season, VYPE decided to rank its Top 21 prospects in both baseball and softball in the Greater Houston area. Here are the Top 21 baseball players as ranked by VYPE heading into the spring. 1 Izaac Pacheco, Friendswood (Texas A&M)2 Caedmon Parker, TWCA (TCU)3 Jakob Schulz, Memorial (Vanderbilt)4 Luke Harrison, Lutheran South (Texas)5 John Spikerman, Lake Creek (Oklahoma)6 Conner Weigman, Bridgeland (Texas A&M)7 Jace LaViolette, Tompkins (LSU)8 Will Maynard, Klein Cain (Texas A&M)9 Mason Marriott, Tomball (Baylor)10 Justin Vossos, Ridge Point (Texas A&M)11 Cameron Cauley, Barbers Hill (Texas Tech)12 Casen Nuemann, Tomball (Baylor)13 Graiden West, Tompkins (Rice)14 Dylan Kerbow, The Woodlands (Texas State)15 Keegan Lynn, Memorial (Arkansas)16 Austin Ford, Cy Woods (Arkansas)17 Murphy Brooks, Bridgeland (TCU)18 Chase Pelter, Kinkaid (TCU)19 Tab Tracy, Stratford (Houston)20 Aaron Calhoun, Clear Brook (Oklahoma)21 Ryan Williams, Bridgeland (Mississippi State)AdCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL MAGAZINECLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PHOTOSCLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL DIGITAL MAGAZINE
No. 2 Baylor on pause again because of COVID-19 protocols
Read full article: No. 2 Baylor on pause again because of COVID-19 protocolsBaylor coach Scott Drew, right, argues a call during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Texas, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Austin, Texas. 2 Baylor has had its season interrupted again because of COVID-19 protocols, with the Big 12 Conference postponing the Bears' next two scheduled games. Their next scheduled game is now at home Feb. 13 against No. AdCoach Scott Drew missed the first two games of Baylor's reshuffled scheduled after testing positive for COVID-19 in November. The Big 12 said it would work with Baylor, TCU and Oklahoma to reschedule the remaining postponed games.
Mulkey positive for COVID-19, UConn-Baylor women's game off
Read full article: Mulkey positive for COVID-19, UConn-Baylor women's game offBaylor head coach Kim Mulkey is shown during the second half of an NCAA women's college basketball game against South Florida Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. No. 3 UConn after Lady Bears coach Kim Mulkey tested positive for COVID-19. 3 UConn after Lady Bears coach Kim Mulkey tested positive for COVID-19. Baylor said it began restricting team activities after Mulkey tested positive on Monday, the same day she had been planning to rejoin the team. Auriemma said he and Louisville coach Jeff Walz have talked the last couple of weeks about finding a time to play each other.
Texas Bowl canceled because of coronavirus concerns
Read full article: Texas Bowl canceled because of coronavirus concernsHOUSTON – The Mercari Texas Bowl has been canceled because of concerns over the coronavirus. The New Year’s Eve matchup between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the TCU Horned Frogs was set to be played at NRG Stadium. According to PigTrail Nation, Head Coach Sam Pittman said the Razorbacks had no positive COVID-19 tests on his team. “While we are disappointed in canceling this year’s game, we look forward to hosting both the Texas Kickoff and Texas Bowl next season,” David Fletcher, executive director of the Texas Bowl, said in a statement issued on Twitter. Those refunds will be processed through the vendor through which the tickets were purchased.
AP All-Big 12: Iowa State players and coach win top awards
Read full article: AP All-Big 12: Iowa State players and coach win top awardsCampbell, in his fifth season at Iowa State, got all 20 votes as coach of the year. Iowa State had four first-team selections for the AP All-Big 12 team, matching Oklahoma and Texas Tech for the most in league. RB — u-Breece Hall, Iowa State, 6-1, 215, So., Wichita, Kansas. G — Derek Schweiger, Iowa State, 6-3, 311, Jr., Plymouth, Wisconsin. WR — Xavier Hutchinson, Iowa State, 6-3, 207, Jr., Jacksonville, Florida.
VYPE's San Antonio Volleyball Crystal Ball
Read full article: VYPE's San Antonio Volleyball Crystal BallIt's time for playoff volleyball in the state of Texas, so let's talkSan Antonio. VYPEhas crunched the numbers and researched the schedules and here's what our crystal ball is telling us. TCU-commits Jayln Gibson and Carlee Pharris lead the way scoring the ball. Mesa is a talented defender, while Ortiz and Williams pound the ball for points. With Erin Jones headed to Angelo State and continued double double's in matches the team looks promising for a deep run.
Max Duggan and TCU stun No. 9 Longhorns again 33-31
Read full article: Max Duggan and TCU stun No. 9 Longhorns again 33-31(AP) – TCU quarterback Max Duggan ran for the go-ahead score with 4 minutes left and the Horned Frogs' defense made it stand with a goal-line fumble recovery to stun No. 9 Texas 33-31 Saturday in a game that had 26 penalties and ended when TCU took a safety as time ran out. TCU (1-1, 1-1 Big 12) is now 7-2 against Texas since joining the Big 12 in 2012. The takeawayTCU: Duggan’s play gives TCU hope the Horned Frogs may be able to compete for the Big 12 title. Poll implicationsTexas will tumble out of the Top 10 in more bad news for the Big 12.
Max Duggan and TCU stun No. 9 Longhorns again 33-31
Read full article: Max Duggan and TCU stun No. 9 Longhorns again 33-31TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) scores a touchdown on a run against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
TCU Football: "Right Choice" For Hutto's Watson
Read full article: TCU Football: "Right Choice" For Hutto's WatsonThat's because all-state defensive end Landyn Watson announced that he would join the Horned Frogs' program in 2021. "TCU was the right choice for me and my family because I fit in," said Watson. "I fit in their defense as the two-point stand-up end in their system, and academically getting a degree from TCU is big." Before Watson packs up his things, he has to complete his senior year at Hutto High School. He's been preparing for his final Texas high school football season and his future college career over the past few months.
Big 12 OKs football season, paving way for UT-Austin, Texas Tech, TCU and Baylor to play
Read full article: Big 12 OKs football season, paving way for UT-Austin, Texas Tech, TCU and Baylor to playThe start of the Big 12 Conferences college football season will move forward as scheduled, conference officials said Wednesday, meaning four major Texas football programs are one step closer to playing this fall. Baylor University, Texas Christian University, Texas Tech University and the University of Texas at Austin are Big 12 members. #WeWantToPlay Charlie Brewer (@CBrewer16) August 10, 2020We want to play football in the fall, Texas A&M System Chancellor John Sharp told The Texas Tribune on Monday. Greg Abbott in a Tuesday interview said while he supported what the student athletes wanted to do. Disclosure: Baylor University, Texas Christian University, Texas Tech University, University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M have been financial supporters of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors.
Where things stand in the Big 12 after wild week
Read full article: Where things stand in the Big 12 after wild weekWhat a wild week of Big 12 football, as we witnessed the No. With that said, let's take a look at how the Week 9 Big 12 Power Rankings have shifted after this wild week of conference play. Baylor (7-0, #12)Baylor got to watch this wild week of football from their couches as this 7-0 Baylor team had their much-earned bye week this past weekend. 12 spot in this week's AP Top 25 is the second-highest spot for a Big 12 team behind Oklahoma. Kansas State (5-2, #22)I've been saying since their win on the road over Mississippi State that there was something special about this Kansas State team.
Week 4 Big 12 Power Poll: Oklahoma, Texas sit at the top
Read full article: Week 4 Big 12 Power Poll: Oklahoma, Texas sit at the topIt was a wild week across the board as the race to Arlington for the Big 12 Championship has kicked off. It is still early in the season, but let's see where the Big 12 stacks up after the first weekend of conference play in our second weekly Big 12 Power Rankings. The defense has been solid and unfortunately for the rest of the Big 12, the Sooners step it up against conference teams. Next Game: vs. Texas Tech2. The domination the Oklahoma Sooners and their leader, Jalen Huts, is likely to increase the sense of urgency amongs the other Big 12 contenders.
How will Houston, Baylor, Texas Tech, Abilene Christian fare in NCAA tournament?
Read full article: How will Houston, Baylor, Texas Tech, Abilene Christian fare in NCAA tournament?Three teams from Texas made the NCAA Tournament, with Texas and TCU just missing out. Here’s a breakdown of the draw for each team, with happiness meter of the draw being on a scale of 1-10 (10 being happiest). 3 seed)First round opponent: Georgia StateDraw happiness meter: 5Breakdown: Talk about being in a bracket with blue bloods. Northern Kentucky is a seasoned NCAA tournament team that qualified last year and won the Horizon League. Abilene Christian knew it would likely play a powerhouse, and the experience of playing in the NCAA Tournament will be a dream come true.