Horned Frogs in US Sports History
This season places the life and times of Horned Frogs into American Sports History
Before The Blitz: TCU’s Football Heritage
This episode talks about many significant events before 1930 in the world of college football, including early games that shaped the way college football was made and increased its popularity. We also go in-depth about the development of TCU’s football program and how it was able to transform from a small college in Waco to a contender in Fort Worth. The building of Amon G Carter Stadium was such a monumental change for TCU to show that they were invested in the athletic programs and wanted to grow in popularity as a whole.
Gridiron Legacies and TCU Football Chronicles of the 1930s – Economic Triumphs and Touchdowns
The episode delves into the profound impact of football during the Great Depression, spotlighting legendary quarterback Davey O’Brien’s transformative role at TCU. Through expert insights and historical analysis, they uncover football’s ability to revitalize economies and foster community pride amidst adversity. Transitioning to contemporary TCU football, they explore the recent success of quarterback Max Duggan and its significance for the university’s future. Through insightful interviews and engaging storytelling, the episode reveals the enduring legacy of football in shaping communities and leaving a lasting imprint on collegiate athletics.
Bred in Hate: How Rivalries Built the Culture of College Sports
This episode of the FrogCast talks about how rivalries have made college sports the successful product that it is and in what way conference realignment could affect college sports.
James Cash & Jim Crow: The Integration of College Basketball at TCU
This episode explores the integration of college basketball in the South, including the landmark legal events that shaped this change and the challenges these trailblazing black athletes overcame.
Breaking Boundaries: Title IX and Women’s Collegiate Sports
This episode reveals what the history of women’s sports was like with the development of the Title IX law put into place in 1972.
Title IX and TCU Soccer
This episode explores the intersection of Title IX and TCU Men’s Soccer. We delve into the complexities of gender equality and athletic opportunities in collegiate sports.
The Death of the Southwest Conference
Come with us on a journey through the history of the Southwest Conference, it highs and lows, and ultimately how its downfall shaped TCU sports.
A Walk into the Dark and Wild: TCU’s Entrance into the Big 12 Conference
This episode provides an in-depth analysis of Texas Christian University’s pivotal choice to become a member of the Big 12 Conference. It examines the ways in which the transition has improved not only the university’s athletic achievements but also its financial standing, academic standing, and overall campus life. Furthermore, it establishes a precedent for other universities to reconsider their conference affiliations in pursuit of increased visibility, competitive advantage, and financial stability.
Beyond the Controller: A Journey Through the History Of Esports
This episode explores the rise of Esports to prominence in the United States and at our very own TCU.