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Frogs hope to gain support in lone home meet Most TCU athletes get the opportunity to show off their talents to the community during many home contests. For the TCU track and field team, this is their one and only chance. The Flyin’ Frogs are at home this Saturday, hosting the third annual TCU Invitational at the Lowdon Track & Field Complex.
With the majority of their meets a substantial driving distance from the Metroplex, this is the chance for the team to show its ability. Former TCU track athlete Darvis Patton said this is a great opportunity for the team to run for the home crowd. “It’s great,” Patton said, “This is a prestigious program, and you want everyone to come out and see this. Everyone reads about the TCU Horned Frogs and they want to know what they are about, so this is their time to show it.” Head
coach Monte Stratton said that it’s not just important to the
athletes. “It’s also important to the community,” Stratton said. “They always read about our athletes and never really get a chance to get to see them. So this is a chance for TCU and the surrounding area to see all that we have and give their support.” Besides the Frogs, the one-day meet will feature Ohio State University, University of Texas (women only), Stephen F. Austin, North Texas, Lamar, Texas Southern, Garden City JC, South Plains JC and Southwest Christian. Stratton said he expects the meet to have formidable competition for TCU. “I
expect decent competition from the schools that are coming,”
Stratton said. “Ohio State out of the Big Ten Conference has
some good athletes and there are some very talented individuals
from other various schools that will be here.” However, Stratton said the team has more on their mind than just running their races for the home crowd. “It’s great to be in front of our community,” Stratton said, “but we also feel we can get some times that can qualify for the national meet, and use this as a springboard for the Penn Relays next week.” Patton said he agrees that the home crowd can bring in some good performances. “It’s a very good time to drop a good time,” Patton said. “Especially in front of your home crowd. You’re more hyped up, and you’re not as nervous. This is your backyard and where you train, so you feel obligated to run a fast time.” The meet kicks off at 11 a.m. with the field events and will continue throughout the day. Danny
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