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Saturday, September 4, 2010
TCU took care of business Saturday night against Oregon State 30-21 to improve to 1-0 on the year. First things first, I would like to point out that I was only one point off from my prediction of 31-20. Now we can resume. With this win TCU improved to 14-3 in its last 17 games versus teams from BCS automatic-qualifying conferences and Gary Patterson improved his record to 4-0 against Pac-10 teams.
- Andy Dalton recorded his 30th victory as TCU’s starting quarterback, breaking Slingin’ Sammy Baugh’s school record of 29 from 1934-36. Dalton looked good on all but two plays and those were the ones he threw interceptions. He finished with 175 yard passing, 64 yards rushing, and 3 total touchdowns.
- I am glad TCU came out with the intentions of pounding the ball on the ground. Ed Wesley was great, rushing for 134 yards and a touchdown. You could see that the Oregon State defense was wearing down in the third and fourth quarter.
- The defense was ok, but not great. They got the job done. You can add Jacquizz Rodgers to the list of “elite running backs” that were supposed to shred the TCU defense but didn’t.
- Jeremy Kerley tied a career high with six receptions, and had a couple decent punt returns, one almost going to the house. Out of all the WR’s, I was most impressed with Skye Dawson. I like that TCU is involving him in the offense more.
- TCU should have won by more than they did, the turnovers hurt them tremendously. The Frogs dominated in first downs, rushing yards, total yards, and time of possession.
- If I see another fake punt executed to perfection against the Frogs one more time, I might pull my hair out. I think everyone that watched the Fiesta Bowl saw that one coming.
- The new Nike Pro Combat Uniforms looked amazing. I might like them better than last seasons, I am not sure yet.
Bring on Tennessee Tech, the Carter should be rocking next Saturday. Go Frogs!!