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The Coloradoan: TCU boasts two dangerous returners

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The Coloradoan: TCU boasts two dangerous returners

BY KELLY LYELLKellyLyell@coloradoan.com

A lot is made of the TCU defense, which led the nation statistically the past two years and is No. 12 this season. And of the Horned Frogs' offense, which ranks No. 6 nationally in scoring and No. 23 in total yards this season.

But not to be overlooked is the impact of the Horned Frogs' return game.

TCU's Jeremy Kerley had a 69-yard punt return for a touchdown last year against CSU that still shows up on highlight films thanks to the half-dozen or so tackles he broke along the way.

Kerley, now a senior, already has an 83-yard kick return this season and is averaging 27.0 yards a return on kickoffs and 16.1 yards a return on punts.

"The guy's phenomenal," said Larry Lewis, Colorado State University's special teams coordinator. ...

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