Saturday the Cougs might be facing their mightiest challenge yet this season in squaring off against the #4th nationally ranked TCU Horned Frogs who are apparently about a 30 point favorite. The series began in 1987 and very well may be the last meeting between the two on saturday since the Cougs have gone independent with no future contests on the horizon. Coach Gary Patterson has carefully guided his frogs to a 6-0 record thus far dropping an average of 41 a game on opponents. TCU has topped the nation in total defense for the second straight year and the 4th time in 10 years. Horned frog opponents have been held firmly in check only averaging 96 rushing yards a game while scoring a measly 10.33 a game. TCU ranks 7th in the nation for rushing offense and 8th in scoring offense. The horned frogs have averaged this season 481 yards per matchup. Definately some impressive stats for some horned frogs on the horizon.
Its hard to argue with the production of the offense as well led by senior quarterback Andy Dalton who has already thrown for over 1177 yards with 9 TDs and 4 INTs. There are home run threats at every skilled position. In the backfield is a pair of truly dynamic sophomores led by the elusive Ed Wesley who has 87 touches covering 612 yards and 7 TDs. Wesley is a geography major and hopes to be covering some serious ground against the cougs.The other running back isn't a slouch either in Matthew Tucker from Tyler Texas who has 75 carries for 356 yards and 5 TDs. Dalton has a fine set of weapons to work with as well in his senior receiving corps of Jeremy Kerley and Bart Johnson. Kerley is home run threat who has 23 catches on the season for 237 yards and 4 TDs. Johnson definately is a steady commodity with 18 receptions on the year for 192 yards and 2 TDs.
Will the cougs be able to contend with the frogs saturday? Magic can always happen. All things are always possible. Bronco certainly reached the heart and soul of his team last week. The jerseys in blue must step up, play flawless football, control the clock, and hope for a few lucky breaks. It's been said that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. On saturday the cougs must truly emulate exactly that as a band of brothers.
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