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FWST: Life after Eric McAlister: How TCU is rebuilding its wide receiver room

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Life after Eric McAlister: How TCU is rebuilding its wide receiver room​

Steven Johnson

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One of the biggest questions facing TCU football during spring camp is how the program will replace wide Eric McAlister.

McAlister was a first-team All-Big 12 receiver last season with 1,190 yards and 10 touchdowns and is expected to be the latest Horned Frog wideout to reach the NFL with the draft slated for April 23-25. TCU will also need to replace veteran slot receiver Joseph Manjack, who had 579 yards and three touchdowns last season.

Having to replace over 1,700 yards of production would be daunting for most programs, but TCU wide receivers coach Malcolm Kelly is no stranger to it. Kelly said he has been pleased with the early progression of the Horned Frogs’ receivers during spring camp.

“I like where we are. Obviously still have a long way to go,” Kelly said Thursday. “Spring has presented opportunities for young guys to a bunch of reps with the first group and the second group. The guys have had a chance to mature and gain valuable reps.”

FWST link: https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article315277674.html

Alternate link: https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article315277674.html
 
ShreveFrog

ShreveFrog

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Think we'll have very good production, but do we have a home run hitter like EMac?

On a side note, those all white unis are greatness.
 
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SW toad

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ShreveFrog said:
Think we'll have very good production, but do we have a home run hitter like EMac?

On a side note, those all white unis are greatness.
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Yes, we do have a bigger, better, faster Emac and his name is Terry Shelton. Additionally, TCU has Ed Small, Braylon James(former Notre Dame), who should be taking playing time from Jordan Dwyer along with a sophomore who had a rough freshman year--- Jacob Hayes. Hayes with proper coaching can be another Jeremy Kerley.

And don't forget about Dozie Ezukanma who had more playing time toward the end of the year and has more raw talent than anyone other than Shelton. Ezukanma also has a brother playing (or played) in the NFL.
 
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