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AP: Wait over for No. 20 TCU; 1st game as Big 12 team
By Stephen Hawkins Associated Press
FORT WORTH — TCU had to spend 16 seasons spread over three different conferences, then has waited an extra week before finally getting to play a game as a member of the Big 12.
When the 20th-ranked Horned Frogs play their opener against Grambling State (0-1) today, a week after all but TCU and three other FBS teams started the season, so much is going to come together on one night.
The Frogs' first game bearing the Big 12 logo will also be their debut in a $164 million completely redone stadium. And it could be the 110th career victory for coach Gary Patterson, who is currently tied with Dutch Meyer for the most in school history.
"Hopefully, all those things turn out to be positive," said Patterson, going into his 12th season. "Check them off, and we can move forward and get ready to get in the season." ...
http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2012/sep/07/wait-over-for-no-20-tcu-1st-game-as-big-12-team/
By Stephen Hawkins Associated Press
FORT WORTH — TCU had to spend 16 seasons spread over three different conferences, then has waited an extra week before finally getting to play a game as a member of the Big 12.
When the 20th-ranked Horned Frogs play their opener against Grambling State (0-1) today, a week after all but TCU and three other FBS teams started the season, so much is going to come together on one night.
The Frogs' first game bearing the Big 12 logo will also be their debut in a $164 million completely redone stadium. And it could be the 110th career victory for coach Gary Patterson, who is currently tied with Dutch Meyer for the most in school history.
"Hopefully, all those things turn out to be positive," said Patterson, going into his 12th season. "Check them off, and we can move forward and get ready to get in the season." ...
http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2012/sep/07/wait-over-for-no-20-tcu-1st-game-as-big-12-team/
