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September 1996

TCU Football Press Release (9/30)
Punt, Pass & Kick Contest
Slingin' Dutch O'Brien's Predictions (Week 5)
Sports on the Net's Review of this Site
Preseason Men's Basketball Notes
Greatest Moments in TCU Football History
Frog Club Football Trips - 1996
TCU Sports Stories on the WWW

• (10/01) TCU strong safety Chris Staten is third in the WAC in tackles (12.3 per game).
• (10/01) TCU is the least penalized team in the WAC at 4.0 penalties and 30 yards per game.
• (10/01) TCU is 10th in rushing offense, 10th in passing offense, and 11th in total offense in the latest WAC ratings. The Frogs are 6th in passing defense, 11th in rushing defense, and 8th in total defense.
• (9/30) TCU offense to get more basic . (from Startext)
• (9/29) The TCU women's soccer team is defeated by Centenary, 3-2. Freshmen Allison Calleri and Jennifer Tucker had goals for the Frogs.
• (9/29) The TCU men's soccer team is defeated by Centenary, 3-1 in overtime. Kyle Sawai scored the goal for the Frogs.
• (9/29)TCU INJURY SITUATION - In addition to those definitely out for the Tulane game - starting tight end Travis Wilson (fracture of the left thumb) and backup wide receiver Tavarus Moore (pulled hamstring) - several other Horned Frogs nursing a variety of ailments figure to be classified as "wait and see" performers this week. The list includes: FB Koi Woods (aggravated knee), deep snapper Ashby Porter (tender hamstring), LB Jason Illian (sprained ankle), LB Jay Davern (sprained ankle), and nose tackle Bernard Oldham (tender ankle).
• (9/29) Frogs flop in WAC debut (from Startext)
• (9/29) TCU Notes (from Startext)
• (9/28) The VolleyFrogs were defeated by Wyoming, 9-15, 15-2, 15-13, 15-7.
• (9/28) Ashley Fisher and Jason Weir-Smith were defeated in the semifinal doubles at the T. Rowe Price Championships by Tim Critchon and Tom Hamilton of Arkansas, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.
• (9/28) TCU Women's Tennis results at the TCU Invitational
• (9/28) TCU is defeated by New Mexico, 27-7, in the WAC opener for the Frogs.
• (9/28) The TCU men's soccer team is defeated by Oral Roberts, 1-0.
• (9/28) Geoff Stephens plays through a difficult loss (from Startext)
• (9/27) TCU Women's Tennis results at the TCU Invitational
• (9/27) Gonzalo Corrales defeated #5 seeded Gus Fernandez of LSU, 6-1, 6-4 in the second round of the T. Rowe Price Championships. Corrales was unable to complete his next match due to injury.
  #1 Ashley Fisher and Jason Weir-Smith defeated Nathan Jackson and Bobby Mahal of California, 6-4, 6-3.
• (9/27) The VolleyFrogs were defeated by #21 ranked Colorado State, 15-6, 15-4, 15-0.
• (9/27) Brian Fish joins Horned Frog Basketball Staff.
• (9/26) Ashley Fisher and Jason Weir-Smith defeated Louis Pranic and Gareth Williams of Tulsa, 6-3, 6-3 at the T. Rowe Price National Clay Court Championships at Baltimore.
• (9/26) Gonzalo Corrales of the TCU men's tennis team defeated Chris Magyary of Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo, 6-3, 6-4 at the T. Rowe Price National Clay Court Championships at Baltimore.
• (9/26) The TCU women's soccer team is defeated by Colorado College, 4-0.
• (9/26) Double trouble squared for TCU women's tennis opponents (from Startext)
• (9/26) TCU Calendar for the next week (from Startext)
• (9/26) John Washington looks to overcome slow start (from Startext)
• (9/26) TCU Spotlight - Reggie Hunt (from Startext)
• (9/26) TCU, New Mexico strive for respect and WAC title (from Startext)
• (9/26) TCU begins new era against inspired New Mexico team (from Startext)
• (9/26) TCU's competition in the WAC Mountain Division (from Startext)
• (9/26) Whit Canning's WAC Report: Aztecs win despite woes (from Startext)
• (9/25) The TCU women's soccer team defeated the University of North Texas 3-2 in overtime.
• (9/25) TCU VolleyFrog Freshman Jill Pape is 3rd in the nation in kills, with an average of 5.93 per game.
• (9/23) TCU Football Press Release for New Mexico game is online
• (9/23) Football Injury Update: OT Jon Donahue (dislocated left shoulder) will miss at least 4 games; Starting TE Travis Wilson (fracture of left thumb) will be sidelined for 2 to 3 weeks; WR Tavarus Moore (hamstring) should miss 4 to 8 weeks.
• (9/22) Former TCU golfer Pete Jordan finished tied for the lead of the B.C. Open, which was shortened to 54 holes, but lost in the sudden death playoff to Fred Funk.
• (9/22) The TCU men's soccer team was defeated by Saint Mary's, 4-0.
• (9/22) The TCU women's soccer team was defeated by San Francisco, 4-0.
• (9/21) The VolleyFrogs defeated Cornell 15-13, 11-15, 15-12, 15-11 at the TCU Invitational. The VolleyFrogs came back from a 7-2 deficit to win the match.
• (9/21) The VolleyFrogs were defeated by Sam Houston St. 15-7, 15-13, 15-13 at the TCU Invitational.
• (9/21) Pat Sullivan's Q & A on ESPN Sportszone.
• (9/21) The TCU men's soccer team was defeated by Stanford, 5-0.
• (9/21) The TCU women's soccer team was defeated by Saint Mary's 5-0.
• (9/20) The LadyFrog golf team is in 16th place after 2 rounds of the Dick McGuire Invitational. Angela Stanford is in 20th place after shooting a 74 (77-74-151).
• (9/20) The VolleyFrogs defeated La. Tech 15-13, 15-13, 5-15, 15-11 at the TCU Invitational.
• (9/20) The VolleyFrogs were defeated by New Mexico State 15-9, 13-15, 10-15, 11-15 at the TCU Invitational.
• (9/19) The VolleyFrogs host the TCU Invitational this weekend. Cornell (6-8), Louisiana Tech (3-5), New Mexico St (2-9), and Sam Houston St. (6-8) are also competing.
• (9/19) TCU's Freshman Jill Pape leads the WAC and is 4th in the nation in kills (231). "Jill is one of those players who displays a winning attitude on and off the court. She is really playing well right now and we expect to see great things from her in the future," says TCU's Head Coach Sandy Troudt.
• (9/19) The TCU women's golf team is in 16th place overall after the first round of the 18th Annual Dick McGuire Invitational in Albuquerque, NM. Freshman Angela Stanford led the Frogs with a 77 (+4), and is in 27th place overall. Kellie Booth of Arizona State is the overall leader after a round of 69. TCU Sophomore Susan Horton had a 79.
• (9/19) TCU Extra has stories on Michael Reeder, the Running back rotation, the Ladyfrog Golf Team, and OL Fabian Stegall. (from Startext)
• (9/18) FWST Columnist Roger B. Brown believes TCU, SMU should be playing UNT.
• (9/18) RB Andre Bruce switches to cornerback. (from Startext)
• (9/17) Updated Kansas Game Summary
• (9/17) Schedule for the TCU Invitational. (VolleyFrogs)
• (9/16) TCU was defeated by Auburn, 15-6, 15-10, 15-6 in the first ever match held at the Rickel Center.
• (9/15) Starting offensive tackle Jon Donahue has a dislocated shoulder and will be out three to four weeks.
• (9/15) TCU is still stunned after loss. (from Startext)
• (9/15) The TCU women's soccer team defeated Northwestern (LA) State 9-0. Susan Suess had three goals while freshman Melissa Downing had two goals; Rachel Migliore had one goal and two assists.
• (9/15) TCU defeated UT-Pan American 5-1 in men's soccer to improve their record to 4-1.
• (9/15) The TCU Men's Golf Team finished 12th (872) at the William H. Tucker Championships at Albuquerque, NM. Deron Zinnecker finished tied for 6th after firing a 68 (211).
• (9/15) The TCU VolleyFrogs defeated SW Louisiana 15-5, 15-12, 14-16, and 15-9 at the Ladyjack Invitational.
• (9/15) The TCU VolleyFrogs were defeated by Lamar, 15-8, 6-15, 15-13, 15-3 at the Ladyjack Invitational.
• (9/14) TCU is defeated by Kansas, 52-17 in the home opener.
• (9/14) The TCU VolleyFrogs were defeated by Stephen F. Austin 15-6, 15-2, 15-4 during the first night of the Mazzio's-Sonic-Ladyjack Invitational in Nacogdoches.
• (9/14) The TCU men's golf team is tied for 14th (581) after the first two rounds of the William H. Tucker Championship in Albuquerque, NM. Deron Zinnecker is tied for 20th after rounds of 74-69 (-1).
• (9/14) TCU's Jason Tucker is catching on to the big time. (from Startext)
• (9/13) TCU men's soccer team was defeated by Southwest Missouri St, 6-1. Kyle Sawai scored the lone goal for the Frogs.
• (9/13) TCU's Gaylon Hyder is sure of desire, unsure of knee. (from Startext)
• (9/12) The 3rd annual Downtown Pep Rally will be held on Friday at noon in Sundance Square. The Rally features the band, cheerleaders, showgirls, Frog Horn, and the 30 foot inflatable frog.
• (9/12) Forward Ashlee Richmond was selected as the WAC Mountain Division women's soccer player of the week. Richmond, a freshman, had 5 goals and 1 assist in TCU's 13-0 victory over McNeese State.
• (9/12) NG Bernard Oldham (sprained ankle), LB Scott Taft (knee sprain), and FB Chad Renfro (ankle sprain) should be upgraded today to probable for the Kansas game. WR Tavarus Moore (quad injury) returned to practice yesterday. WR John Washington (hamstring) is listed as day-to-day.
• (9/12) TCU's QB Jeff Dover follows conservative game plan. (from Startext)
• (9/12) Whit Canning's WAC Report (from Startext)
• (9/10) The TCU Lady Frog Golf Team opened the season by winning the Ram/Cowgirl Fall Classic in Fort Collins, CO. The Frogs finished at 895 (+43), winning by 27 strokes over runner-up Pepperdine. 18 teams competed in the 54 hole event at the Southridge Course.
  Sophomore Susan Horton finished first overall with a 216 (+3); Freshman Angela Stanford finished second with a score of 220 (+7); Dana Schmid was tied for fourth with a 226 (+13).
• (9/10) The TCU Defense is 1st in the WAC in total defense, scoring defense, pass defense and 3rd against the run.
• (9/10) TCU VolleyFrog Jill Pape leads the WAC in kills, with 6.23 per game; her season high of 37 vs SMU also leads the WAC.
• (9/09) TCU / Kansas Press Release
• (9/09) TCU INJURY SITUATION - The tender ankle of starting nose tackle Bernard Oldham appears to be the most-serious injury concern for the Frogs stemming from the OU game. Oldham joins standout wide receiver John Washington (hamstring), who logged only two plays in the '96 opener. Linebacker Scott Taft (strained knee-left), and backup receiver Tavarus Moore (strained knee - right) as those listed as questionable for the KU game during early week evaluations.
• (9/09) TCU's Defensive End Matt Harper was selected as the WAC Defensive Player of the Week.
• (9/09) The TCU men's and women's cross country teams won the UTA Season Opener Meet. Cain Williams (20:28) led the men (4 miles); Marci Madsen (11:29) led the women (2 miles).
• (9/09) The TCU men's soccer team defeated Schreiner, 4-0. Britt Stroud and Kyle Sawai each had two goals for the Frogs.
• (9/09) Special teams give edge to TCU (from Startext)
• (9/08) TCU defeats Oklahoma, 20-7. Game Summary
• (9/08) TCU Storms Past OU (from Startext)
• (9/08) Scared of OU, P'shaw, its like practice (from Startext)
• (9/07) Scott Taft's recovery enhances tough reputation . (from Startext)
• (9/07) The TCU women's soccer team defeated McNeese State, 13-0. Ashlee Richmond had 5 goals to lead the Frogs to their highest scoring total ever.
• (9/07) TCU is defeated by SMU in the UTA/Jason's Deli Invitational, 6-15, 15-8, 15-2, 9-15, 15-12. Jill Pape had 37 kills for the VolleyFrogs (0-7).
• (9/06) TCU is defeated by Arkansas-Little Rock, 15-7, 6-15, 15-4, 15-6 in the 2nd Round of the UTA/Jason's Deli Invitational.
• (9/06) TCU is defeated by UTA, 16-14, 13-15, 15-10, 16-14 in the opening round of the UTA/Jason's Deli Invitational.
• (9/06) Redshirt Freshman Jeff Dover prepares for first career start. (from Startext)
• (9/05) OU expects a crowd of between 65,000 and 70,000.
• (9/05) FB Koi Woods and C Ryan Tucker are the offensive team captains for the OU game; CB Cedric Allen and LB Geoff Stephens are the defensive captains.
• (9/04) The TCU women's soccer team was defeated by Charleston Southern, 5-0.
• (9/04) TCU Coach Pat Sullivan said he will not name the starters at tailback, tight end, and punter until game time.
• (9/03) Redshirt Freshman Jeff Dover looks to start at QB for the opener vs OU. (from Startext)
• (9/03) Lawson Cooper (6'1", 230), a linebacker from Alief Elsik High School has transferred to TCU from Georgia. Cooper was a two-time all-state performer and Blue Chip All-American in high school. Cooper, a sophomore, played some last year for Georgia as a backup.
• (9/03) TCU's Golf Team tunes up at Ft. Worth City Championships (from Startext)
• (9/02) TCU Practice Report (from Startext): C Ryan Tucker (sprained knee) returns to practice; WR John Washington sits out last 90 minutes with twinge in left hamstring.
• (9/02) TCU's J.J. Henry rallies from five behind to win the Ft Worth Men's City Championship, defeating teammate Sal Spallone in a playoff. (from Startext)
• (9/01) TCU Freshman Sal Spallone shot a 64 (-7) to pull into a tie with Grady Girard at -10, heading into today's final round of the Ft. Worth Men's City Golf Championship. (from Startext)

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