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Thursday, March 3, 2011
Couple of quick stories to pass along for today in case you missed them.
First, Athletic Director Chris Del Conte released another edition of Notes on a Scorecard and included an update on fund raising for the stadium.
We are hopeful of completing fundraising to renovate the east side of Amon G. Carter Stadium after the 2011 season. As part of the project, we would incorporate an east plaza that would include a Circle of Excellence with an academic component recognizing our endowed scholarship donors.
Also, the Super Bowl might be gone, but the city of Ft. Worth is still trying to develop their relationship with ESPN even further.
David DuBois, president and CEO of the Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau, said Tuesday morning that a trip to Connecticut is already planned to continue the city's wooing of ESPN. He said that within the next month, he and other Fort Worth officials will pitch the network on return visits for College GameDay telecasts of Texas Christian University game and also for Monday Night Football games at Cowboys Stadium.
I know Ft. Worth enjoyed hosting ESPN for the Super Bowl, and the ESPN employees loved Ft. Worth. Hopefully that is a relationship that continues to build.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Unless you have been living under a rock, you should know by now that the Pittsburgh Steelers will be staying in Ft. Worth, and practicing at TCU for Super Bowl XLV. It is a disappointment that the Jets and LaDainian Tomlinson won’t be making the trip, but TCU and Ft. Worth welcome the Steelers with open arms.
Pittsburgh fans are getting the better end of this deal by far. The team is staying at the Omni in downtown Ft. Worth, which means that will be ground zero for Steelers nation. Ft. Worth will be a lot more entertaining than Dallas or Arlington if you are looking for a true Texas experience. Plus, ESPN is broadcasting from Ft. Worth, so you have that attraction as well.
With Sundance Square, the cultural district, and the Stockyards, there should be plenty for you to do and see. There isn’t a whole lot to see in Arlington besides Cowboys Stadium and the Ballpark. Dallas is just like any other big city you have ever been to.
I am looking forward to seeing what Super Bowl week is all about. I am sure the traffic will be ridiculous. I leave you with this question, if someone gave you 2 free tickets to the Super Bowl, would you go to the game, or would you sell them? I would sell them.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
I am sure we can expect all kinds of Super Bowl news over the next seven months as the hype for the big game in Arlington grows. We know that the AFC Champion will be using TCU’s practice facilities, and now we know ESPN will be joining them in Ft. Worth.
ESPN took a look at Dallas and Fort Worth to determine which would be the ideal setting for its studio shows leading up to Super Bowl XLV, and the worldwide leader in sports chose where the West begins.
Shows in ESPN's family of networks such as NFL Live will be live from Fort Worth, specifically Sundance Square, and not from Dallas or its surrounding suburbs.
Suck it Dallas!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
The Dedication of “Horned Frog River”
Turning Trinity River through Fort Worth “TCU Purple” and renaming it “Horned Frog River” through mayoral proclamation.
Date: Friday, Nov. 27
Time: 10 a.m.
Place: Fishing Pier at Trinity Park (location of Mayfest)
Noteworthy: River will be turned “TCU Purple” and renamed “Horned Frog River”
The Trinity River will be turned “purple” through Fort Worth’s Trinity Park and an honorary mayoral proclamation will be made by Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief for the renaming of the river “Horned Frog River” in celebration of the TCU football team's Mountain West Conference championship and pursuit of a BCS bowl.
"TCU football has made the entire city of Fort Worth extremely proud of its efforts this season,” said Mayor Mike Moncrief. “While we know there is one huge game to go on Saturday, the city of Fort Worth, in conjunction with Tarrant Regional Water District and Streams and Valleys, wanted to show our support of the Frogs in a big way.
"Therefore, on the banks of our beautiful river, now displaying the bright purple color that signifies our tremendous and citywide pride, this section of the Trinity River will be known as ‘Horned Frog River’ until the Frogs’ season is over. Clearly, ‘Purple Fever’ runs through it: Our City and now the River.”
The food-coloring type dye being used to turn “Horned Frog River” TCU purple was donated by Streams and Valleys, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to the beautification and recreational development of the Trinity River. The dye-coloring process will begin early Friday morning and should be “TCU Purple” by the time of the 10 a.m. news conference.
The dedication of “Horned Frog River” and Frog support rally will be attended by Mayor Mike Moncrief, Tarrant Regional Water District General Manager Jim Oliver and representatives of Streams and Valleys and TCU Athletics.
The Dedication of “Horned Frog River”
Turning Trinity River through Fort Worth “TCU Purple” and renaming it “Horned Frog River” through mayoral proclamation.
Date: Friday, Nov. 27
Time: 10 a.m.
Place: Fishing Pier at Trinity Park (location of Mayfest)
Noteworthy: River will be turned “TCU Purple” and renamed “Horned Frog River”
The Trinity River will be turned “purple” through Fort Worth’s Trinity Park and an honorary mayoral proclamation will be made by Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief for the renaming of the river “Horned Frog River” in celebration of the TCU football team's Mountain West Conference championship and pursuit of a BCS bowl.
"TCU football has made the entire city of Fort Worth extremely proud of its efforts this season,” said Mayor Mike Moncrief. “While we know there is one huge game to go on Saturday, the city of Fort Worth, in conjunction with Tarrant Regional Water District and Streams and Valleys, wanted to show our support of the Frogs in a big way.
"Therefore, on the banks of our beautiful river, now displaying the bright purple color that signifies our tremendous and citywide pride, this section of the Trinity River will be known as ‘Horned Frog River’ until the Frogs’ season is over. Clearly, ‘Purple Fever’ runs through it: Our City and now the River.”
The food-coloring type dye being used to turn “Horned Frog River” TCU purple was donated by Streams and Valleys, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to the beautification and recreational development of the Trinity River. The dye-coloring process will begin early Friday morning and should be “TCU Purple” by the time of the 10 a.m. news conference.
The dedication of “Horned Frog River” and Frog support rally will be attended by Mayor Mike Moncrief, Tarrant Regional Water District General Manager Jim Oliver and representatives of Streams and Valleys and TCU Athletics.
