After a shockingly lopsided victory in the team's biggest game of the season, TCU's biggest threat to a BCS bowl may be a letdown this weekend. Wyoming certainly doesn't appear capable of keeping up with the fourth-ranked Horned Frogs, who will look to rack up another dominating win as they play their final road game Saturday in Laramie.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:36:00 GMT The Football Writers Association of America and Charlotte Touchdown Club have announced TCU defensive end Jerry Hughes as one of five finalists for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, honoring the nation's top defensive playe]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:16:00 GMT The TCU Horned Frogs and their #4 ranking have been the talk of the town for the better half of the 2009 season. While the Frogs are 10-0 and playing their best ball of the season, it also means recruits are taking notice. One of those recruits a four-star receiver who happened to be in attendance last Saturday. Who is this player and what does he say about TC]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:51:00 GMT TCU hosted several hundred prospects Satuday night as the Frogs took down Utah 55-28. Several uncommitted recruits with TCU offers were in attendance as well as recruits already committed to other schools. Jeremy Johnson and Ricky Collins, teammates at John Tyler and committed to SMU were among those recruits. What were their thought]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:39:00 GMT TCU linebacker Tank Carder has been named the Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Saturday's 55-28 win over Utah. Photo courtesy of Texas Football/Jim Thompson ]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:04:00 GMT The TCU Horned Frogs are in the process of capturing the imagination of the Fort Worth community. The events that unfolded Saturday will likely be the driving force behind the awakening of a community that has somehow not jumped on board with the TCU program until now. Here are a few images that captured the passion of Saturday.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:16:00 GMT Largest crowd in school history? Check. Victory over another top 25 team? Check. A decisive win over top 25 team? Uh, 55-28 - check. Big commitment on the night? Check, literally. The Horned Frogs added commitment #9 to the list when SA Holmes offensive lineman Nykiren Wellington decided to join the Frog family]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:37:00 GMT Saturday night over 50,000 fans packed into Amon G. Carter stadium and saw TCU dismantle Utah 55-28. It also brought in swarms of prospects, mostly of the 2010 and 2011 variety. One of the 2011 prospects on hand was Round Rock Stony Point linebacker P.L. Lindley. The 6-foot-2, 210-pounder visited with Purplemenace.com to give his thoughts on Saturday's big gam]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:21:00 GMT TCU continues to roll on the field, and this weekend, the Horns also picked up steam on the recruiting trail. San Antonio Holmes offensive lineman Nykiren Wellington committed to TCU over a host of other offers, giving the Frogs their ninth commitment in the 2010 class. Head inside for more details.]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:16:00 GMT FORT WORTH, Texas(AP) Now that the hometown fans are finally taking notice of No. 4 TCU, maybe the rest of the nation will also realize that the BCS-hopeful Horned Frogs are for real. Utah certainly can't disagree. In likely its last significant hurdle to an undefeated regular season, TCU scored three touchdowns in a 2 1/2-minute span early in the second quarter and beat No. 16 Utah 55-28 Saturday night]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:05:00 GMT The TCU Horned Frogs welcomed a large number of recruits to Amon G. Carter stadium Saturday night to showcase their football program. Some top flight recruits were among those in attendance. PurpleMenace.Com was on hand and we bring you this exclusive photo feature]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:38:00 GMT The TCU Horned Frogs found themselves front and center this weekend as ESPN's popular show, College Gameday visited the Horned Frog campus. PurpleMenace.Com was on hand to snap photos of the occasion and we offer you this free photo feature for your enjoyment. Come inside to check it out.]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:46:00 GMT Clifton Murphy from Little Elm high school in Little Elm, TX may not be a name that TCU fans are familiar with just yet. That could change soon. The 6'5" 245 pound DE prospect will be on hand to witness the Horned Frog's epic battle with Utah this weekend. Come inside for the latest on this mystery recruit]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:06:00 GMT It's less than 48 hours until what is being deemed as TCU's biggest game in over 30 years as the #4 Frogs host #14 Utah. The stands will be packed with fans in hopes to see TCU move one step closer to a BCS berth. Among those expected to be in the stands are recruits from the 2010 and 2011 classes. Who are some of the kids expected to show? Purplemenace.com brings you the lates]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:08:00 GMT This Saturday's game featuring #4 TCU versus #14 Utah is creating buzz throughout the nation. Several prospects from the 2010 class and 2011 class will be in attendance to catch the action. One of those prospects is a 2011 quarterback who is already generating some buzz himself. What does he have to say about the Frogs? Find out insid]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:47:00 GMT TCU defensive end Jerry Hughes has been announced as one of four finalists for the 2009 Rotary Lombardi Award. The Rotary Lombardi Award is presented to the nation's top college football lineman (offense or defense) who, in addition to outstanding performance and ability, best exemplifies the discipline of Vince Lombard]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:01:00 GMT TCU is in the midst of one of its greatest seasons, sitting at 9-0 and poised to finally crash the BCS party. But don't try to tell coach Gary Patterson this is his best Horned Frogs team. Not yet, anyway. Our Tom Dienhart went one-on-one with Patterson, who says it's all ... ]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:43:00 GMT North Crowley, Texas didn't exactly have the year they have been accustomed to in recent years but that hasn't stopped college recruiters from stopping by the Ft. Worth area school to catch the Panther's next line of athletes. One of those athletes is defensive back Eric Wilson. What does he have to say about the Frog]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:16:00 GMT SAN DIEGO(AP) Andy Dalton threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more as No. 6 TCU won its 11th straight with a 55-12 win over San Diego State on Saturday. TCU (9-0, 5-0 Mountain West) remained in the chase for a BCS bowl berth by staying undefeated.]]> Sun, 8 Nov 2009 01:31:00 GMT TCU has little margin for error if it hopes to secure a BCS bid, and thanks in large part to its defense, the Horned Frogs haven't had to worry about any missteps. Coming off a shutout in their last game, No. 6 TCU looks to stay undefeated when it visits Mountain West Conference rival San Diego State on Saturday.]]> Sat, 7 Nov 2009 01:32:00 GMT