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Sonny Dykes’ TCU Culture Impact Addressed as Josh Hoover Denies $2M Temptation for Loyalty
Ameek Abdullah Jamal
Loyalty in college football’s NIL era is like spotting a unicorn. But at TCU? Turns out, the rare creature exists—and his name is Josh Hoover. When Tennessee came calling with a jaw-dropping $2 million NIL offer, Hoover didn’t flinch. Instead, he doubled down on Fort Worth. That’s not just a feel-good story—it’s the very fabric of what Sonny Dykes has quietly stitched into TCU’s locker room: culture over cash. And while folks still ask what exactly Dykes does if he’s not calling plays or leading drills, maybe the answer is simple—he leads people.
Back in 2023, things looked bleak in Funkytown. TCU limped to a 5-7 finish after their Cinderella run to the natty the year before. People were ready to chalk up the 2022 season as a one-hit wonder. The passing game looked alright, but the defense was leaking, and the run game? Diabolical. It felt like Sonny Dykes had lost his spark—or worse, control. And let’s be honest, people were starting to wonder: if Kendal Briles runs the offense and Andy Avalos commands the defense, then what exactly does Coach Dykes bring to the table?
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