Tuesday, October 2, 2001

Frogs Report Card
The Skiff reviews Saturday’s 34-17 win by the Horned Frogs.
by Matt Stiver

Passing offense: B

Junior Casey Printers threw for 89 yards and one touchdown, completing 12 of 22 passes (54 percent) with two interceptions. The numbers do not glow, but Printers completed key passes when he needed to. Though he did throw two interceptions, Printers did not make any crucial mistakes. Junior Terran Williams led the Frogs with three receptions for 36 yards.

Rushing offense: A

TCU picked a good time to get its running game back on track, rushing for a season-high 268 yards. Sophomore Corey Connally’s 199 yards was the most by a TCU running back since LaDainian Tomlinson gained 305 against Texas-El Paso last year. The Frogs, who entered the game averaging 2.7 yards per carry, more than doubled that against the Cougars by running for 5.4 yards per attempt. Printers chipped in 45 yards on 10 carries.

Passing defense: C-

The 326 yards Northwestern State rolled up does not appear to be a fluke. Houston quarterback Jeff Reynolds threw for 272 and one touchdown. Breakdowns in coverage have become a problem for the Frogs. With teams capable of taking advantage, the Frogs must remedy this aspect of their game if they want to claim their third straight conference crown.

Rushing defense: B

The Frogs yielded 113 yards rushing on 26 carries (6.2 per carry). Houston’s Joffery Reynolds rushed for 93 yards, but 76 of those came on one carry. Save for that one play, the Frogs shut the Cougars down. Weak safety Charlie Owens forced three fumbles, one of which senior defensive end Joe Hill fell on in the endzone for a touchdown.

special teams: D+

The Frogs had one punt blocked, raising their season total to three. It needs fixing. In the punts he did get away, junior Joey Biasatti averaged 34.1 yards. Sophomore place-kicker Nick Browne made two of three field goals, including a 46-yard attempt.

–Matt Stiver