DOES IT MATTER?
Austin Murphy
November 15, 2010
TCU unleashed its purple power against No. 6 Utah last Saturday, staking its claim to a shot at the national championship. But with college football's power brokers profiting from the status quo and blocking the implementation of a playoff ...
On the field after Saturday's game, Utah's talented punt returner Shaky Smithson found Gary Patterson. "You scared us all week," said the coach. "We had extra special teams practice because of you!"
"Thanks, Coach, I appreciate it," said Smithson. "You've got a great team. I hope you go all the way."
But TCU isn't Hickory High. The Horned Frogs may not get the chance.
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