Notes On A Scorecard
8/21/2013 12:00:00 AM | General
Aug 21, 2013
WELCOME BACK!
With the start of classes on Monday, it's great to have all our students back on campus! We hope everyone had a great summer and is ready for an outstanding fall semester. We had a fun time with our inaugural Freshman Pep Rally on Saturday. For a glimpse, please see the following video: Click Here
COWBOYS CLASSIC REMINDERS
AT&T Stadium has made an update to its parking lot schedule for our Aug. 31 football season opener with LSU in the Cowboys Classic. The lots will now open at 2 p.m., six hours prior to the 8 p.m. kickoff. Gates for entrance to AT&T Stadium open at 6 p.m. Please be aware of AT&T Stadium and the NFL's new bag policy at the following link: Bag Policy Also, note that the Texas Rangers have a 7 p.m. home game that night versus Minnesota. Make sure to arrive early and avoid the traffic headed into the two facilities.
SAAC LEADERSHIP
Our Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) is comprised of representatives from each of our 20 sports. They provide us insight from the student-athlete perspective and experience. The SAAC also offers input on NCAA and TCU rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes' lives on every NCAA member institution campus. Kelly Johnson from our soccer program is this year's SAAC president with equestrian's Taylor Gillette serving as vice president. Our SAAC group helps promote a positive student-athlete image on and off campus through community service projects and wellness programming. Please see the following link for a complete list of our SAAC representatives: Click Here,
ON THE DOCKET
Our 2013-14 athletics season officially opens Friday when our soccer program takes the field in Missoula, Mont., against Wyoming. We'll also face Air Force on Sunday. Volleyball hosts its Alumni Game on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Rec Center.
COLLEGE COLORS DAY
We appreciate everyone's support thus far in the College Colors Day competition. We're currently an impressive fourth in the standings. By casting your vote on Facebook Horned Frog fans can register to vote daily for TCU as the school with the most college spirit and loyal fan base. Make sure to wear your purple on Aug. 30 for College Colors Day!
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
We were very excited to host Jack Arute and Gene Chizik when they visited campus Monday for Sirius/XM's College Sports Nation Show. The three-hour program provided tremendous exposure for TCU. We hope you had an opportunity to listen.
MEET THE FROGS
We look forward to having you join our football program for its annual Meet The Frogs on Saturday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the newly air-conditioned Sam Baugh Indoor Practice Facility. Autograph items are limited to one per fan.
PAINTING THE TOWN PURPLE
We have more than 120 Go Purple Friday partners this fall. Please click on the following link to support those who support TCU:Click Here.
HALL OF FAMER
Congratulations to men's basketball coach Trent Johnson on his selection to the University of Nevada Athletics Hall of Fame. He will be formally inducted on Sept. 20. During his five seasons as head coach (1999-04), Coach Johnson started Nevada's string of nine consecutive winning seasons and eight straight postseason appearances. He guided the Wolfpack to its first Western Athletic Conference regular-season and tournament championships in 2003-04 as well as its first appearance in the NCAA Sweet 16.
BIG 12 CORNER
Through its first 17 years, the Big 12 has claimed a team national championship in 16 of the sports it sponsors.
MEET THE STAFF
Clayton Regian is in his fourth year as a member of our marketing staff. In his current role as our video/graphic design coordinator, he is responsible for producing content for our video boards at home events and online distribution. Included in his myriad of duties are intro and promotional videos, headshots, graphics and various animations that you enjoy on the video board at home games. Clayton is a Fort Worth native and TCU graduate with a degree in film, television and digital media.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Travis Barr was a three-year letterman and All-Southwest Conference pitcher for the Horned Frogs under coach Lance Brown in the late 80s and early 90s. He led the team in innings pitched and strikeouts in 1991 and was the team leader in saves from 1989-91. Travis, wife Kendall and their two children, Jack and Alex, live in Dallas, where Travis is an account manager for Bob Lilly Professional Promotions, a marketing and promotions company.
SPANNING THE GLOBE
In this week's edition of the Horned Frogs Nation showing their pride from all points worldwide, we see John Davis with Mr. and Mrs. Brad Buky in Bellagio, Italy, on Lake Como. John ran into Brad and his wife while both were wearing their TCU hats. If you have some great images to share, please send them my way (delconte@tcu.edu).
NAME THE MOVIE QUOTE
Last Week's Answer: Chevy Chase, in his classic role as Fletch, pulled rank and said he was with the mattress police when he uttered the iconic line, "There are no tags on these mattresses."
This Week's Quote: "I ain't gonna have no money to buy my son the G.I. Joe with the kung-fu grip!" Make sure to check back next week for the answer.
COMPLIANCE CORNER
After a prospective student-athlete signs a National Letter of Intent or a financial aid agreement with TCU, the permissible forms and frequency of contact with that prospect greatly increases. Before a prospect signs with TCU, most sports are limited to one phone call per week and no text messages. The calendar day after signing an NLI, TCU staff members are permitted to make unlimited phone calls and text messages. The deregulation of recruiting activities after signing also includes off campus contacts. Prior to signing, all sports are limited to a certain number of off campus contacts and evaluations with prospects. Starting the calendar day after a prospect signs with TCU, permissible recruiting coaches may have unlimited off campus contacts and evaluations.
KEEP IN TOUCH
Please let us know if you ever have any questions or concerns regarding our program. This is also your program and we value your feedback. We welcome all calls and emails.
Go Frogs!
Christopher M. Del Conte
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
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