Horned Frogs Hop Over Coogs 40-14
Article By: THE HOUSTON POST
Staff writer
In a clash that showcased the visiting TCU Horned Frogs’ dominance, the Houston Cougars fell 40-14 at home Sunday night, a scoreline that could have been even more lopsided if not for TCU head coach Zoot's decision to ease off the gas in the second half.
From the opening whistle, the Cougars struggled to find their rhythm, plagued by turnovers that have become their Achilles' heel. Houston quarterback Donovan Smith a week after throwing for 8 touchdowns without a mistake, was anything but sharp. In a shocking display, he tossed three interceptions within the first five drives, leading to a barrage of points for the Frogs.
"We were way too hyped up. I could sense it about a half hour before game time," Coach Rags lamented postgame. "The fix? We gotta figure that out. Will we take ‘em out for enchiladas and drinks? (jokingly) a couple of hours prior to kickoff, I dunno but we have to do something because we just play so tight here (at home)."
Rags continued his tirade, visibly frustrated with the team's performance. “We had a nice week of practice, brought in some teams to scrimmage and for the most part held our own, and boom, what does Donovan go out and do? A pee wee team could read defenses better than he did today. Unacceptable, from the staff to the players. Four interceptions and a fumble ain’t going to cut it. We had the ball for what, 7 damn minutes?”
The Cougars managed to keep the score respectable for a time tying the game in the 2nd quarter 14-14, but the Frogs’ relentless attack proved too much. TCU capitalized on Houston’s mistakes with punishing efficiency, scoring touchdowns at will while the Cougars’ offense sputtered.
In a moment of chaos, Houston's coach Yragha1 was nearly caught with a hot mic, and while his comments were indecipherable, it was clear the tension was palpable on the sidelines.
Despite the lopsided score, the Cougars showed glimpses of potential, but their inability to protect the ball and establish any offensive rhythm proved too costly. Coach Rags summed it up best: “Bxxx Fxxxxxx Sxxx.”
As the Cougars look to regroup after this disheartening defeat, the question looms: Can they find a way to relax and refocus before their next matchup? If not, the road ahead will be a bumpy one.
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