TCU Opens Season This Weekend

TCU has six offensive returning starters this year and only one of those is a Sr. On the defensive side of the ball they have five starters returning, three of which are seniors. The Frogs finished the year ranked 7th in the country with an 11-2 record last year. The season was capped off with a 17-16 bowl victory over an undefeated Boise State team.

So many, including myself, might ask what should we expect from the Horned Frogs this season. The biggest contrast to a year ago, I believe, will be a change in offensive strategy. This spring Dalton and the receivers have been trying to make TCU more of a passing offense despite a long tradition as a running team. Last season, Dalton didn’t have a passing touchdown until the eighth game against BYU. He did have five rushing touchdowns.

By seasons end Dalton had thrown 2,242 yards and 11 touchdowns. Many around TCU think the offense will be even more productive in 2009. The Horned Frogs bring back leading receiver Jimmy Young this season. Young had 988 yards and five touchdowns last year. TCU also brings back its second-leading receiver in Ryan Christian, as well as impact players Jeremy Kerley and Antoine Hicks.

TCU’s offense from a year ago was fairly balanced. However they hope to score even more points in order to help out the defense, which was the strength of the team.

If all goes well TCU may be looking at a 12-0 record and a BCS birth. The one big non-conference challenge will be their third game of the year when they travel to Clemson.