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44 results for "oregon state"
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Jared Cunningham talks PG and defense
Jeff CaplanThe Dallas Mavericks surprised many observers and fans Thursday night when they dropped out of the No. 17 spot, acquired the No. 24 pick and selected Oregon State combo guard Jared Cunningham. The Mavs were looking for an ultra-quick backcourt pla...
Blog | June 30, 2012 -
Did Mavs value cap space more than No. 24?
Jeff CaplanThe Dallas Mavericks traded the No. 17 pick in Thursday's draft to slide to No. 24, where they selected Oregon State combo guard Jared Cunningham. But did they really want that pick? There were serious rumblings with the Mavs on the clock that the...
Blog | June 29, 2012 -
Downhill Badgers are Gary Patterson's focus
Jeff CaplanFORT WORTH, Texas -- Gary Patterson has put his TCU Horned Frogs defense to the test on multiple occassions through the years. Most notable remains the 17-10 win over the Adrian Peterson-led Oklahoma Sooners in 2005, and the 12-3 victory over Mike Le...
Blog | December 06, 2010 -
Letdown?: Big goals face focused Frogs
Jeff CaplanFORT WORTH, Texas -- TCU coach Gary Patterson ticked off the reasons why his team should not suffer an emotional letdown one week after trouncing Utah in the most anticipated game of the season. With the San Diego State Aztecs, hungry for a share of ...
Blog | November 12, 2010 -
Hey, Gary Patterson: Boise St. or Oregon St.?
Jeff CaplanIt's another big weekend for the the nation's top dogs among the non-automatic qualifiers. No. 4 TCU (3-0) takes on upstart SMU (2-1) at their place Friday night on ESPN. No. 3 Boise State (2-0) faces its toughest test on the schedule as No. 24 Or...
Blog | September 24, 2010 -
June Jones pumps up No. 4 TCU 'D'
Jeff CaplanGary Patterson's vaunted TCU defense is right back at the top of the charts despite losing two players to the first two rounds of the NFL draft. These days, the Horned Frogs simply re-load. After three games, TCU is ranked No. 4 in the nation i...
Blog | September 23, 2010 -
No. 4 TCU tries to keep non-AQs rolling
Jeff CaplanThe pride of the AQs, or "automatic-qualifiers" in BCS language, falls on the Baylor Bears this afternoon when they ride into Fort Worth to meet the No. 4 TCU Horned Frogs. We've seen TCU dump then-No. 24 Oregon State; Boise State beat then-No. 10...
Blog | September 18, 2010 -
Packed house: TCU-Baylor game sold out
Jeff CaplanThe No. 4 TCU Horned Frogs and respect-seeking Baylor Bears will play in front of about 50,000 fans Saturday at sold-out Amon G. Carter Stadium. TCU announced Tuesday evening that a limited number of standing-room only tickets, at $15 each, are av...
Blog | September 15, 2010 -
Count it: TCU's Bart Johnson will catch it
Jeff CaplanWhen talk of TCU wide receivers come up, the conversation usually starts with Jimmy Young, who is climbing the team charts for career receptions and yards, then to the explosive Jeremy Kerley and even big-play threat Antoine Hicks. But, the model ...
Blog | September 10, 2010 -
Jacksonville St. reminds TCU to be alert
Jeff CaplanGary Patterson got the perfect motivational material last weekend when little ole Jacksonville State went into Oxford and beat Ole Miss. Jacksonville State hails from the Ohio Valley Conference, the same league that will send Tennessee Tech to Fort W...
Blog | September 08, 2010 -
Gary Patterson will live with play calling
Jeff CaplanOne reason No. 6 TCU continues to be successful is coach Gary Patterson isn't afraid to let his coaches coach. A prime example occurred on the opening drive of the third quarter Saturday in the Horned Frogs' 30-21 victory against No. 24 Oregon State....
Blog | September 05, 2010 -
Gary Patterson: In your face, Lee Corso
Jeff CaplanARLINGTON, Texas -- On ESPN's GameDay Saturday, analyst Lee Corso picked Oregon State not only to beat favored TCU, but to drum the Horned Frogs by three touchdowns. The Frogs prevailed, 30-21, in the season opener for both clubs. TCU coach Gary P...
Blog | September 04, 2010 -
Did TCU get home edge with open roof?
Jeff CaplanARLINGTON, Texas -- The Cowboys Stadium roof and giant sliding glass doors at each end were supposed to be closed for Saturday's game, but a beautiful fall day that still produced warm temperatures -- especially if you're in town from Corvallis, Ore....
Blog | September 04, 2010 -
TCU's opening win over Oregon State is big first step in Horned F...
Jeff CaplanTCU's win over Oregon State was a big step toward a possible national title run.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2010 -
Andy Dalton adds rush TD for lead
Jeff CaplanARLINGTON, Texas -- Andy Dalton again made up for an interception by coming back on the next drive and leading TCU to a touchdown. He finished the 12-play drive off with a 4-yard keeper. TCU leads Oregon State, 28-14 as the third quarter ticks down. ...
Blog | September 04, 2010 -
Bad snap could seal deal for TCU
Jeff CaplanARLINGTON, Texas -- A poorly executed shotgun snap slipped through the hands of Oregon State quarterback Ryan Katz's hands, leading to a safety and a 30-21 lead for TCU with 4:14 left in the game. Oregon State had just forced a second consecutive ...
Blog | September 04, 2010