UPDATE: The press conference has now ended, if you missed it the coverage begins at the bottom of this post.
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GP…post knee replacement surgey pic.twitter.com/VipZXMt3kE
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP says he had a full knee replacement Monday after the bowl game. 30 pounds lighter and carrying a cane.
— TCU 360 Sports (@TCU360Sports) February 3, 2016
GP…its great to have 6'4 guys but if a 6'2" player is better then I would rather have him
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…this is our most complete class and may not have been possible if we were still in the MWC
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…just because one "big" school is recruiting a player doesn't mean that we are.
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…We can recruit against the top 25 schools in the country
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP….Turpin was a 2 star so rating them by stars is not a priority
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…I don't measure players by stars. Jerry Hughes was a 2 star and is in the NFL.
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…..Rayanthony, Slanina and maybe another will lay out this spring
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…I don't like to go to JUCO and prefer 4 year players but if they can come and be part of the spring, then we look at them
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…outside the state of Texas our name recognition is good
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…we aren't starting to look all over the country for players but we will do it selectively
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…the biggest change in recruiting is that everyone knows what you are doing
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…the transfer from LSU gives us a lot more options in the WR corps
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
Man, injury bug still biting the Horned Frogs. Lewis really came on late last year. https://t.co/QJyCR5jTks
— Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) February 3, 2016
GP…Darrion Flowers (track ) may play football
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP….very excited about Gladney who is having a great offseason
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…Markell Simmons will be a safety. We may look in the JUCO ranks for a CB this spring. May move a WR to CB
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…we play fast and so do our opponents so being in shape is important
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…I still want DL who can move. I'll take fast and strong over size
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…DE is not a high learning position but it does require certain skill sets
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
“Most likely…”
https://twitter.com/travis_l_brown/status/694978283453050880
GP…the word is that if we do our job, then kids will want to come here. We have a great start on 2017 recruiting
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP says key to winning recruiting battles is that TCU is "just a great school."
— TCU 360 Sports (@TCU360Sports) February 3, 2016
GP…Horton could not be here in the spring ( no explanation )
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…We still need guys growing up on defense
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP….Wooten was the glue of this class
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…two transfers, one DE and one WR.
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…Brennan Wooten is here and working out. Has great leadership skills and is benefitting from the off season program
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
Uh oh…
GP…we lost a corner in our off season program yesterday.
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
https://twitter.com/travis_l_brown/status/694976968798810112
GP says that Markel Simmons "really cares a lot about being really good." Says spring program has been good for him.
— TCU 360 Sports (@TCU360Sports) February 3, 2016
GP…we graduated 2 safeties and had 6. So we got Markell Simmons who fits our system and Innis Gaines will fit well
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
.@TCUCoachP talking about the signing class with the media pic.twitter.com/0MmtyiVQ88
— TCU Football (@TCUFootball) February 3, 2016
GP…Darius Anderson is a great get for us
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…Sewo is a lot like Jerry Hughes
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…at tailback Sewo is a tailback but could play elsewhere
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
See Geoff Mitchell’s breakdown for more information.
GP…Ross Blacklock has great size and moves very well for his size
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…at LB we got Tyree Horton who will be here in June.
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…Chambers is a highly sought after DE. Oversewn runs track and will be great at DE. Cam Williams is an athlete who can play DE
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
ESPN updated top 25 class rankings: 9. Texas, 14. Baylor, 22. TCU, 23. OU https://t.co/otnLkvArPh
— Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) February 3, 2016
GP…we needed DE's and got 4. Boesen is here and has a great motor
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…Artevious Lynn is a pass catching TE. He is in school
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…players going through the spring is big for us and them.
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…WIlliams has tremendous upside, he goes up for the ball. Ryan Parker has great speed, can elevate and will help
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…WR was a big priority for us and getting Taj Williams was big
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…Chris Gaynor is a guy we wanted and he could be here this spring
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…Avion Collins got another year so he is back. Niang and Myers are future rocks on the OL
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP…we only have 7 seniors in the next class so we needed guys with Frog Factor
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
GP: It was one of those classes that we were able to fill needs. #NSD2016
— TCU Football (@TCUFootball) February 3, 2016
GP…this is the end of the college football fiscal year
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016
.@TCUCoachP has taken the podium to talk about TCU's 2016 class #NSD2016 #FrogFam
— TCU Football (@TCUFootball) February 3, 2016
.@TCUCoachP might even smile today after the class he brought in. Someone let me know if that happens, please…
— Mike Garland (@MikeTXHSFB) February 3, 2016
https://twitter.com/travis_l_brown/status/694974144530685952
Minutes away from Gary Pattersons press conference pic.twitter.com/g59c5IcD9G
— Killer Frogs (@Killer_Frogs) February 3, 2016