The KillerFrogs https://killerfrogs.com/series/killerfrogs-hour/ Weekly in-depth interviews and analysis of TCU sports from the fan's perspective. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:48:07 +0000 en-US KillerFrogs.com, LLC Lowering Office Productivity Since 1997 KillerFrogs.com episodic Weekly in-depth interviews and analysis of TCU sports from the fan's perspective. KillerFrogs.com seanf@killerfrogs.com false http://killerfrogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/the-killerfrogs.jpg The KillerFrogs https://killerfrogs.com/series/killerfrogs-hour/ seanf@killerfrogs.com Weekly in-depth interviews and analysis of TCU sports from the fan's perspective. No yes c318090b-92ff-50a6-b397-605209990b74 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.10 KillerFrogs E233: Find Your Fight https://killerfrogs.com/2026/10/06/killerfrogs-e233-find-your-fight/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:48:06 +0000 https://killerfrogs.com/?p=24230 The Horned Frogs came up short in a frustrating loss to No. 10 BYU, and the KillerFrogs crew is left asking the same question every TCU fan is asking: how does a team with this much talent keep finding ways to lose? Sean Foushee, TCU Hall of Famer Jason Phillips and former Horned Frog Nathan Hernandez break down a game where the defense largely did its job, the offense never found a rhythm, and a late BYU drive erased what could have been TCU's biggest win of the season.

The panel discusses TCU's ongoing offensive struggles, concerns along the offensive line, and whether the coaching staff is doing enough to put players in positions to succeed. Along the way, Jason and Nathan share stories from their playing days under Gary Patterson and explain why accountability, physicality, and leadership matter most when a season starts slipping away.

With a bye week finally here, the focus shifts to what happens next. Is there still enough fight left in this team to salvage the season and make a run toward bowl eligibility? The crew looks ahead to a pivotal trip to Baylor, discusses what they want to see during the bye week, and makes the case that TCU's biggest challenge isn't talent, scheme, or NIL. It's rediscovering the blue-collar mentality that built the program.

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]]> The Horned Frogs came up short in a frustrating loss to No. 10 BYU, and the KillerFrogs crew is left asking the same question every TCU fan is asking: how does a team with this much talent keep finding ways to lose? Sean Foushee, TCU Hall of Famer Jason Phillips and former Horned Frog Nathan Hernandez break down a game where the defense largely did its job, the offense never found a rhythm, and a late BYU drive erased what could have been TCU's biggest win of the season.

The panel discusses TCU's ongoing offensive struggles, concerns along the offensive line, and whether the coaching staff is doing enough to put players in positions to succeed. Along the way, Jason and Nathan share stories from their playing days under Gary Patterson and explain why accountability, physicality, and leadership matter most when a season starts slipping away.

With a bye week finally here, the focus shifts to what happens next. Is there still enough fight left in this team to salvage the season and make a run toward bowl eligibility? The crew looks ahead to a pivotal trip to Baylor, discusses what they want to see during the bye week, and makes the case that TCU's biggest challenge isn't talent, scheme, or NIL. It's rediscovering the blue-collar mentality that built the program.

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]]> false no 52:05 No no KillerFrogs E232: Identity Crisis https://killerfrogs.com/2026/09/29/killerfrogs-e232-identity-crisis/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:26:41 +0000 https://killerfrogs.com/?p=24226 The Horned Frogs return from Orlando with more questions than answers after a frustrating 21-13 loss to UCF. Sean Foushee is joined by TCU Hall of Famers Shannon Brazzell and Jason Phillips, along with former Horned Frog Nathan Hernandez, to break down a game that featured 11 penalties, four turnovers, and a growing concern that TCU is getting in its own way more often than its opponents are.

The panel dives into issues of accountability, leadership, player development, and whether the Frogs have the culture and fire needed to navigate an increasingly difficult schedule. Drawing on their experiences from some of TCU's most successful eras, Jason and Shannon discuss what made those teams different and why discipline, preparation, and player-led leadership remain the foundation of winning football.

With No. 10 BYU headed to Fort Worth, the conversation turns to what could be a season-defining game. Can the Frogs simplify things, play faster, and rediscover the physical identity that once made TCU defenses feared? Or is this simply who they are? Plus, score predictions, reasons for hope, reasons for concern, and repeated calls for TCU to play what Jason calls "fast, violent, unapologetic football."

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]]> The Horned Frogs return from Orlando with more questions than answers after a frustrating 21-13 loss to UCF. Sean Foushee is joined by TCU Hall of Famers Shannon Brazzell and Jason Phillips, along with former Horned Frog Nathan Hernandez, to break down a game that featured 11 penalties, four turnovers, and a growing concern that TCU is getting in its own way more often than its opponents are.

The panel dives into issues of accountability, leadership, player development, and whether the Frogs have the culture and fire needed to navigate an increasingly difficult schedule. Drawing on their experiences from some of TCU's most successful eras, Jason and Shannon discuss what made those teams different and why discipline, preparation, and player-led leadership remain the foundation of winning football.

With No. 10 BYU headed to Fort Worth, the conversation turns to what could be a season-defining game. Can the Frogs simplify things, play faster, and rediscover the physical identity that once made TCU defenses feared? Or is this simply who they are? Plus, score predictions, reasons for hope, reasons for concern, and repeated calls for TCU to play what Jason calls "fast, violent, unapologetic football."

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]]> false no 46:01 No no KillerFrogs E231: Flip the Switch https://killerfrogs.com/2026/09/22/killerfrogs-e231-flip-the-switch/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:19:50 +0000 https://killerfrogs.com/?p=24222 TCU improved to 2-1 with a 31-7 win over Arkansas State, but we're not exactly planning a parade. Sean Foushee, TCU Hall of Famers Shannon Brazzell and Jason Phillips, and former Horned Frog Nathan Hernandez discuss why a comfortable win still left them looking for the physical, attacking style of football that once defined TCU defenses.

The conversation dives into linebacker play, defensive intensity, and whether today's Frogs have the "flip the switch" mentality that made past TCU teams so dangerous. Along the way, Jason and Shannon share stories from their playing days, explain why effort is contagious, and make a compelling case for bringing back "pissed-off football."

The crew also previews TCU's trip to the "Bounce House" to face UCF, discusses the return of Jordan Dwyer, the growing impact of the tight ends, and what the Frogs must do to avoid getting run over by the Knights' rushing attack. Plus, score predictions, Big 12 expectations, and an important engineering question: should anyone trust a stadium nicknamed the Bounce House?

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]]> TCU improved to 2-1 with a 31-7 win over Arkansas State, but we're not exactly planning a parade. Sean Foushee, TCU Hall of Famers Shannon Brazzell and Jason Phillips, and former Horned Frog Nathan Hernandez discuss why a comfortable win still left them looking for the physical, attacking style of football that once defined TCU defenses.

The conversation dives into linebacker play, defensive intensity, and whether today's Frogs have the "flip the switch" mentality that made past TCU teams so dangerous. Along the way, Jason and Shannon share stories from their playing days, explain why effort is contagious, and make a compelling case for bringing back "pissed-off football."

The crew also previews TCU's trip to the "Bounce House" to face UCF, discusses the return of Jordan Dwyer, the growing impact of the tight ends, and what the Frogs must do to avoid getting run over by the Knights' rushing attack. Plus, score predictions, Big 12 expectations, and an important engineering question: should anyone trust a stadium nicknamed the Bounce House?

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]]> false no 31:05 No no KillerFrogs E230: Start Fast, Finish Violent with Jason Phillips https://killerfrogs.com/2026/09/15/killerfrogs-e230-start-fast-finish-violent-with-jason-phillips/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://killerfrogs.com/?p=24219 The KillerFrogs are back for another season of TCU football! And this season Sean, Shannon, and Nathan are joined by TCU Hall of Fame Linebacker Jason Phillips. The crew takes a look back at the frustrating season opener against North Carolina in Dublin, what changed offensively for Jaden Craig in the blowout win over Grambling, and why the defense still has a few areas of concern despite the 63-7 final score. And Jason discusses his new book, Two Star Starter: The Mindset That M.A.D.E. Me, and shares lessons learned from Coach Patterson's blue-collar culture and how those principles apply in today's NIL and transfer portal era.

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]]> The KillerFrogs are back for another season of TCU football! And this season Sean, Shannon, and Nathan are joined by TCU Hall of Fame Linebacker Jason Phillips. The crew takes a look back at the frustrating season opener against North Carolina in Dublin, what changed offensively for Jaden Craig in the blowout win over Grambling, and why the defense still has a few areas of concern despite the 63-7 final score. And Jason discusses his new book, Two Star Starter: The Mindset That M.A.D.E. Me, and shares lessons learned from Coach Patterson's blue-collar culture and how those principles apply in today's NIL and transfer portal era.

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]]> false no 33:10 No no KillerFrogs E229: A Sun Bowl Rematch with Landry Burdine, Basil Mitchell, and London Dunlap https://killerfrogs.com/2025/12/12/killerfrogs-e229-a-sun-bowl-rematch-with-landry-burdine-basil-mitchell-and-london-dunlap/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:18:02 +0000 https://killerfrogs.com/?p=24214 [Language Warning] Landry Burdine, Basil Mitchell, and London Dunlap join the podcast to reflect on TCU's 1998 Sun Bowl victory over USC ahead of the Frog's upcoming Alamo Bowl matchup. The trio share some great stories of that game and discuss how the win served as a turning point for the TCU football program. You don't want to miss this one!

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]]> [Language Warning] Landry Burdine, Basil Mitchell, and London Dunlap join the podcast to reflect on TCU's 1998 Sun Bowl victory over USC ahead of the Frog's upcoming Alamo Bowl matchup. The trio share some great stories of that game and discuss how the win served as a turning point for the TCU football program. You don't want to miss this one!

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]]> false no 1:26:44 No no KillerFrogs E228: Has Apathy Set In? https://killerfrogs.com/2025/11/18/killerfrogs-e228-has-apathy-set-in/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:13:33 +0000 https://killerfrogs.com/?p=24211 Another loss, this time against BYU in Provo, has Frog Fans questioning the future of Sonny and his staff. Can TCU recover from back-to-back conference losses and steal a win on the road in Houston, or has apathy finally set in for a team that is staring the real possibility of finishing 6-6?

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]]> Another loss, this time against BYU in Provo, has Frog Fans questioning the future of Sonny and his staff. Can TCU recover from back-to-back conference losses and steal a win on the road in Houston, or has apathy finally set in for a team that is staring the real possibility of finishing 6-6?

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]]> false no 41:07 No no KillerFrogs E227: Should Heads Roll? https://killerfrogs.com/2025/11/11/killerfrogs-e227-should-heads-roll/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:30:00 +0000 https://killerfrogs.com/?p=24208 After an inexcusable loss to Iowa State at home many Frog Fans are asking for accountability from the coaching staff and a few more are looking not only for someone to blame but to be shown the door. Sean, Shannon, and Nathan talk about what they saw from the team on Saturday and how the new AD should handle the situation now that TCU is starring at the real possibility of ending the season 6-6.

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]]> After an inexcusable loss to Iowa State at home many Frog Fans are asking for accountability from the coaching staff and a few more are looking not only for someone to blame but to be shown the door. Sean, Shannon, and Nathan talk about what they saw from the team on Saturday and how the new AD should handle the situation now that TCU is starring at the real possibility of ending the season 6-6.

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]]> false no 50:02 No no KillerFrogs E225: How Would You Fix This Mess? https://killerfrogs.com/2025/10/15/killerfrogs-e225-how-would-you-fix-this-mess/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://killerfrogs.com/?p=24205 Sean asks Nathan and Shannon, if they were made the offensive and defense coordinators tomorrow, how would they fix this mess? And how can the Frogs win against Baylor this weekend?

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]]> Sean asks Nathan and Shannon, if they were made the offensive and defense coordinators tomorrow, how would they fix this mess? And how can the Frogs win against Baylor this weekend?

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]]> false no 45:20 No no KillerFrogs E224: Buffalo Hunters https://killerfrogs.com/2025/10/07/killerfrogs-e224-buffalo-hunters/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:30:27 +0000 https://killerfrogs.com/?p=24203 The Frogs bounce back with a win against Colorado 35-21. Sean, Shannon, and Nathan discuss the game, concerns with the defense and rushing offense, then turn their sights to the other purple team in Manhattan.

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]]> The Frogs bounce back with a win against Colorado 35-21. Sean, Shannon, and Nathan discuss the game, concerns with the defense and rushing offense, then turn their sights to the other purple team in Manhattan.

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]]> false no 49:36 No no KillerFrogs E222: A Horse With No Name https://killerfrogs.com/2025/09/23/killerfrogs-e222-a-horse-with-no-name/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:49:19 +0000 https://killerfrogs.com/?p=24200 After a 35–24 victory over the little ponies (who no longer want to be called ponies) of a suburb in Dallas, the Frogs take home the most coveted cookware in college football; the Skillet is home! Sean, Shannon, and Nathan talk about the game, the replay controversy, last week's hall of fame festivities and how both Nathan and Shannon's respective alumni group view Legendary Head Coach Gary Patterson's induction, and discuss the start of conference play in Arizona against the Sun Devils.

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]]> After a 35–24 victory over the little ponies (who no longer want to be called ponies) of a suburb in Dallas, the Frogs take home the most coveted cookware in college football; the Skillet is home! Sean, Shannon, and Nathan talk about the game, the replay controversy, last week's hall of fame festivities and how both Nathan and Shannon's respective alumni group view Legendary Head Coach Gary Patterson's induction, and discuss the start of conference play in Arizona against the Sun Devils.

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