Notes on a Scorecard
4/6/2016 12:00:00 AM | General
DEDICATION SATURDAY
Saturday was definitely a historic day for Texas Christian University as we dedicated statues for a two-time national championship coach (Dutch Meyer), Heisman Trophy winner (Davey O'Brien) and our all-time winningest football coach (Gary Patterson).
We can't thank Bill and Sue Parrish enough for their most generous support in providing the funds for these statues that are now an important part of TCU history. Make sure to drop by the front of Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena to check them out. A special thank you as well to sculptor David Clark for his phenomenal work on these pieces.
TICKET UPDATES
If you are a football season-ticket holder, I'd like to personally thank you for your continued support! I am thrilled to share that we have renewed over 30,000 season tickets to date, having us well on our way to once again selling out Amon G. Carter Stadium! Upgrades, based on priority rank, will begin in May.
We're also taking $100 deposits per seat for new or additional men's basketball season tickets. Existing men's basketball season-ticket holders do not need to make a deposit unless requesting extra tickets. Renewal info for existing seats will be available later this year. It's definitely an exciting time for TCU basketball with the return of Jamie Dixon!
TOP PERFORMANCES
Two-time NCAA champion Ronnie Baker was named the Most Outstanding Performer at last weekend's Texas Relays. He closed the competition by anchoring our gold medal-winning 4x100 relay team. He also ran the second leg of the 4x400 meter relay prelim Friday, recording the fastest qualifying time. The Horned Frogs went on to place second in the finals. Additionally, Ronnie finished third in the 100-meters against a highly competitive field that featured international athletes and four professionals.
ALL-STAR SLEEPOVER
Our very popular Lupton Stadium sleepover is set for Saturday, April 30, after our 4 p.m. game versus Texas Tech. For just $25, you can receive a ticket to the game, food voucher, postgame movie, a TCU baseball pillowcase and breakfast the next morning. Just call 1-817-257-TICK or visit GoFrogs.com for more information.
PARTY IN THE PARK
For each of our remaining home baseball games this season, we have special $200 packages that include 10 tickets, cupcakes, gift bags, first pitch ceremony and more. As always, dial 1-817-257-TICK or visit GoFrogs.com.
ON THE DOCKET
Our full slate of action this week continues Wednesday night with No. 2 men's tennis and No. 5 baseball both home. Men's tennis hosts SMU at 5:30 p.m., while baseball faces UTA at 6:30. Dinner is available at both venues. Men's tennis has free Buffalo Bros. pizza after the completion of doubles play, while it's $3 Walking Taco Wednesday at Lupton Stadium.
Please mark your calendar for Friday and Sunday tennis doubleheaders. The women host Baylor at 2:30 p.m. Friday, while the men face Oklahoma at 5:30 p.m. Another twin bill is set for Sunday as the women play Texas at 11 a.m. and the men take on Oklahoma State at 1:30 p.m.
Our men's and women's track and field programs will compete at a meet in Arizona this weekend. Beach volleyball continues on the road in Florida, while baseball has a three-game series at Kansas.
NAME THE MOVIE QUOTE
Last Week's Answer: Many of you know that "Caddyshack" is arguably my favorite movie. It was Chevy Chase, as Ty Webb, who said, "Thank you very little."
This Week's Question: "Thank you, sir! May I have another?"
COMPLIANCE CORNER
The basketball coaches at Ocean State University are working on their camp itineraries for this summer. There is still a little bit of free time on the first day, so the coaches would like to conduct campus-wide tours. Is this permissible?
No. The coaches can only arrange for or provide a tour of the facilities that are utilized during the camp. NCAA Official Interpretation - 6/25/15 - Campus Tours During Camps or Clinics (I) - states that it is not permissible for an institution's athletics department to conduct a campus tour during an institutional sports camp or clinic. A prospective student-athlete may participate in a campus tour that is generally available to all prospective students, provided the athletics department is not involved in conducting or arranging the tour. In addition, the institution may conduct a tour of facilities that are utilized during the camp or clinic (e.g., residential hall, cafeteria, training room).
KEEP IN TOUCH
Please let us know if you ever have any questions or concerns regarding our program. This is also your program and we value your feedback. We welcome all calls and emails.
Go Frogs!
Christopher M. Del Conte
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
