AP: No more Trill seeking: Kenny Hill prepares as TCU starter
STEPHEN HAWKINS (AP Sports Writer)
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — When Kenny Hill first got to TCU, after a semester away from the big-college atmosphere, he thought his new teammates might have their own idea of ”Kenny Trill” – his quarterback alter ego who had a dynamic debut succeeding a Heisman Trophy winner at Texas A&M, and also a quick downfall.
So Hill kept his head down, didn’t say much and just tried to prove he was deserving of the second chance.
”He came in being very humble. As soon as he came in, you could tell he came in trying to prove himself through his work ethic to gain our trust and confidence,” senior receiver Deante’ Gray said Tuesday. ”He’s been very transparent with everybody, very open in talking to everybody and just becoming a Frog.”
On Saturday, Hill is starting for 13th-ranked TCU in its season opener at home against South Dakota State. And he is ”beyond grateful” to coach Gary Patterson and the Horned Frogs for the opportunity on college football’s highest level again.