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ESPN Dallas: Fashion police: TCU is the new Oregon
By Jeff Caplan
The TCU Horned Frogs' great success has brought it many lofty distinctions. Rose Bowl champions. Membership into the Big East. National recognition as a football program and institution and numerous accolades for coach Gary Patterson.
Fans will have to decide if this next one is for better or worse: TCU has become the Oregon of the Southwest.
TCU's success has made it a darling of Phil Knight and Nike, which has included the Frogs in a group of just a handful of high-profile teams the last two seasons in wearing Nike's specially designed "Pro Combat" uniform. They first debuted it at Amon Carter Stadium against Utah in 2009 and again flashed new uniforms at the Fiesta Bowl. A new one came on the scene last season to complement the Frogs' regular uniforms. ...
By Jeff Caplan
The TCU Horned Frogs' great success has brought it many lofty distinctions. Rose Bowl champions. Membership into the Big East. National recognition as a football program and institution and numerous accolades for coach Gary Patterson.
Fans will have to decide if this next one is for better or worse: TCU has become the Oregon of the Southwest.
TCU's success has made it a darling of Phil Knight and Nike, which has included the Frogs in a group of just a handful of high-profile teams the last two seasons in wearing Nike's specially designed "Pro Combat" uniform. They first debuted it at Amon Carter Stadium against Utah in 2009 and again flashed new uniforms at the Fiesta Bowl. A new one came on the scene last season to complement the Frogs' regular uniforms. ...
