Parker and Grant are back to welcome in yet another new team to the Big 12. Gus Malzahn's UCF Knights promise to be one of the more intriguing teams in the conference in 2023. Topics include: -- Real-live comments from a coach! (At Big 12 Media Days, but still!) -- John Rhys Plumlee: Very Fast -- Running backs, height, and you: a study -- A bunch of mean dudes on the defensive line -- A bunch of question marks behind them -- Why you definitely should take the over on the UCF win total (even though one host accidentally predicts them to go under) Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Visit HomefieldApparel.com and use our promo code. Thanks to the Dave Campbell's Republic of Football Podcast network!

The Purple Theory Podcast goes green (and yellow) this week as Parker and Grant preview the 2023 Baylor Bears football season. Topics include: -- The Dave Aranda Experiment, and what success looks like -- The inverse cruelty of development cycles -- Shapen v. Robertson? Probably not, but still! -- A vast difference in the trenches -- Who will be the STAR of this defense? (see what we did there? Because of the Aranda position?) Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. The Purple Theory Podcast is proud to be part of Dave Campbell's Republic of Football podcast network! Our listeners can use promo code DCTF for 15% off at HomefieldApparel.com if you're a new customer, and 10% off if you're a returning customer. Next week: UCF!

Parker and Grant head west to Lubbock (well, metaphorically) to preview the Texas Tech Red Raider football team for 2023. Topics include: -- A farewell to Cormac McCarthy -- Mike Leach deserved better -- Tyler Shough: Heisman or no? -- Assorted tools at wideout -- A defense that will certainly do weird things - and most of the time, on purpose! We are proud to be part of the Republic of Football podcast network at Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Don't forget -- use promo code DCTF for 15% off at HomefieldApparel.com! Next up: THE BAYLOR BEARS

It's time to welcome the BYU Cougars to the Big 12! Parker and Grant turn their attention to Provo, where Kelani Sitake and the boys will try to improve from a 7-5 campaign in 2022. Topics include: -- Is "aggression" enough of a defensive scheme? -- Can Kedon Slovis go back to 2019? -- Is "height" enough for a wide receiving corps? -- Can Parker and Grant find a path to a bowl game for BYU with the schedule they have? Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Visit HOMEFIELDAPPAREL.COM using our promo code in the episode for 15% off for new customers and 10% off for returning customers. Shoutout to the Republic of Football podcast network at Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Next week: the Texas Tech Red Raiders!

Parker and Grant return to their old stomping grounds to break down the 2023 TCU football team. There's optimism! There's hope! There's a frankly terrifying estimation of the offensive and defensive lines! Topics include: -- Can you build an offense around Chandler Morris? -- Can Emani Bailey fill Emari Demercado's shoes? (A terrifying sentence) -- Who is going to play guard for TCU football? Well guess what it's you -- Why TCU's back eight defenders may be the best in the Big 12 Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Subscribe, if you would, to all of our podcast brethren in the Dave Campbell's Republic of Football network. Next week: BYU!

Parker and Grant turn their critical eye to the Iowa State Cyclones. Despite their best efforts, optimism is tough to find. Topics include: -- Hunter Dekkers: Is he good? -- Skill positions, or lack thereof -- An offensive line that certainly exists -- What does Iowa State want to be on defense? The Purple Theory podcast is proud to be a part of the Republic of Football podcast network, brought to you by Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Follow Grant on Twitter @grantmcgalliard and Parker @statsowar. Next week: TCU!

*Note for listeners: We're trying video for our previews this year. As such, the audio includes moments of "hey I think Grant's camera has shut off!" Please bear with us.* Preview season is here! Parker and Grant continue the tradition of talking more about the Kansas Jayhawks than any two men have the right to. Topics include: -- Quick Turnpike Troubadours analysis -- An explanation of our preview scheme and structure, slightly altered this year to give more context and consistency -- Jalon Daniels appreciation hour -- A wide receiving corps full of Guys, But Not Dudes -- Defense: No thanks! -- A salient effort at optimism during the schedule rundown You can watch this episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@purple_theory_pod! The Purple Theory Podcast is proud to be part of the Republic of Football podcast network, brought to you by Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Next week: Iowa State!

Parker and Grant turn their watchful eyes to the professional ranks for a brief second to review the Big 12 players selected in the 2023 NFL Draft. Topics include: -- A frankly irresponsible take from someone who should know better -- New Turnpike Troubadours music -- What fans should expect from a player drafted in the fifth round -- Max Duggan got drafted and we're not going to shut up about it at all -- Bijan v. Roschon in the pros The Purple Theory Podcast is proud to be part of the ⁠Republic of Football⁠ podcast network, brought to you by Dave Campbell's Texas Football.

Parker and Grant run through the data to find out which teams have a true homefield advantage in the new Big 12. Win/loss rates and spread performance are discussed. So are flight times and airport ratings. You guess which one of us did what. Topics include: -- Iowa State being bad on the road -- Texas Tech also being bad on the road, but at least in a fun way -- Nippert Stadium: the FORTRESS -- Infrastructure in Kansas City We're excited to be part of the Dave Campbell's Texas Football podcasting network! Check out all affiliated pods by clicking this link.

Parker and Grant kick off their Big 12 team rankings with a tour through the head coaches. Topics include, but are not limited to: -- Horrendous vibes at Texas -- Positive vibes at Texas Tech -- Gus Malzahn's retirement dreams -- Matt Campbell's ceiling -- Dave Aranda Appreciation Hour Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Stay tuned for big news ahead!

Parker and Grant are delighted to be joined by Ryan Nanni of the Shutdown Fullcast for a special episode. Topics include: -- A nice thing about Max Duggan (old habits die hard) -- UCF, and what it possibly means -- Dana Holgorsen's return to the Big 12 -- BYU: welcome! Please do not bring knives -- Cincinnati's crisis of faith - The eldritch horrors within a potential Arizona State-Texas Tech home-and-home Thanks a ton to Ryan (@celebrityhottub on Twitter) for joining us. Parker's at @statsowar and Grant is @grantmcgalliard. 

Parker and Grant launch the new and improved Purple Theory with an eye on the Big 12 at large. We welcome the four newcomers with a brief overview of each. Topics include: -- Grant's experience at the Turnpike Troubadours concert -- BYU's remarkable consistency -- Houston's wildly familiar faces -- Why Cincinnati is the worst positioned of the new four teams -- UCF: welcome to the thunderdome Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Stay tuned. 

Let's get right to it -- Parker and Grant give a brief tip of the hat to the national championship game before addressing TCU's hire of Kendal Briles as offensive coordinator. As this is a....touchy subject, we'd like to stress that all views expressed in this podcast are solely Parker's and Grant's. And, as you may have guessed by now from the title, we're taking a bit of a hiatus. It's been a very long season and already the longest two weeks of offseason in history, and we need some time to plan out our strategy moving forward. We'll be back in your feeds before long with a new-and-improved Purple Theory. Thanks for sticking with us through the year. Hasta luego!

Parker and Grant are joined by CBS Sports' Shehan Jeyarajah to discuss the TCU Horned Frogs' matchup against Georgia in the gosh-darn national championship game. Topics include: -- Shehan bragging about picking TCU to beat Michigan -- Stetson Bennett appreciation and also slander, somehow  -- Brock Bowers, haunter of dreams -- Jalen Carter, also a haunter of dreams -- The one slight weakness Georgia may have on defense -- Listener predictions, and best case/worst case Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar, Shehan @shehanjeyarajah and Grant @grantmcgalliard. FrogsToday.com has all your preview needs for the title game. Go Frogs. 

I mean, what more is there to say about TCU's 51-45 win over Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl? Turns out: There's a bunch! Parker and Grant discuss -- Vibes, which is mostly just us laughing for 10 minutes -- Plays of the game -- A massive and complete shoutout to the entire TCU defense -- Many jokes about the Joe Moore Award -- Parker describes the plot of a Pat Conroy novel -- All the expected stat breakdowns, and why this game was 100% not a fluke Follow Grant on Twitter @grantmcgalliard and Parker @statsowar. We will be back sometime this week for a preview of the Georgia Bulldogs (the team TCU is playing in the national gosh-darn championship game).  Be sure and go read all the great coverage of the Fiesta Bowl on FrogsToday.com. Go Frogs, and Happy New Year! 

After breaking down Michigan's offense and defense in the past two episodes, Parker and Grant take a tour through Michigan's schedule and give their predictions on the Fiesta Bowl. A prize to the listener who notes where Grant's internet cuts out. Topics include: -- Parker blatantly watching Arkansas-Kansas and Grant giving him bad info -- A brief dunking on Baylor -- Michigan romping against really bad teams -- Illinois: A Wolverine's nightmare -- A smart person weighs in on Purdue -- Listener predictions and MVPs Thanks, as always, for listening. By hook or by crook, we will be back with an episode Monday morning to recap the Fiesta Bowl. Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Visit FrogsToday.com for all your TCU football needs! 

Parker and Grant break down the Michigan defense, among other things, including some Signing Day miscellany. Topics include: -- An appreciation of what Sonny Dykes has done with this class -- Jesse Minter, first year DC stud -- Why TCU's offensive line may be in a world of hurt -- What Garrett Riley can do to counter Michigan's defense Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Thanks as always to FrogsToday.com for our partnership. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! We sincerely appreciate you listening. We'll be back on Thursday, December 29. 

Parker and Grant banter for a bit before delving into the Michigan Wolverines offense in advance of the TCU-Michigan Fiesta Bowl. Topics include: -- Max Duggan going pro -- TCU in the transfer portal -- Grant offering a half-baked take about JJ McCarthy -- An appreciation of Michigan's offensive line Stay tuned for the preview of Michigan's defense, dropping Thursday morning. Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Thanks as always to Frogs Today for hosting the pod. Go Frogs. 

Parker and Grant take a journey through all Big 12 bowl games and a few others, playing a little game called "Tired, Wired, or Inspired?" Topics include: -- Transfer Portal News -- Remembering Mike Leach, a true visionary gone too soon -- Baylor's fun vacation up I-35 -- Why Oklahoma might be in for a world of hurt  -- The most dastardly bowl matchup possible Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Thanks as always to FrogsToday.com for partnering with us! 

Parker and Grant hop on a quick call to discuss Max Duggan finishing second in the Heisman Trophy race, an achievement hardly anyone thought possible at the start of the year. Topics in this abbreviated episode include: -- Max Duggan Appreciation  -- A history of weird Heisman results -- Parker talks about Brock Purdy, NFL Superstar -- An examination of languages spoken in Nepal, for some reason Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. The Purple Theory Podcast is proud to be brought to you by FrogsToday.com.

Noted TCU essayist Matt Jennings joins the podcast to talk all things Horned Frog football. Topics include: -- Fun times reminiscing -- How Sonny Dykes has changed the culture of TCU football -- Appreciation of the unsold heroes this year -- Joe Gillespie appreciation -- Saying nice things about Heisman Candidate Max Duggan Follow Matt on Twitter @mattajennings, Parker @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Subscribe to frogstoday.com. Go Frogs. 

The Frogs came up short in the rematch with Kansas State. What did we learn? 

Parker turns in a a heroic Flu Game performance for this Big 12 title game preview as he and Grant take a second look at the Kansas State Wildcats. Topics include: -- A litany of TCU players receiving recognition, including noted Johnny Unitas Award winner Max Duggan -- Spotify Wrapped discussion -- Will Howard's value to K State --Listener predictions  Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Subscribe and read FrogsToday. And as always: Go Frogs. 

TCU finished its undefeated regular season with a thorough dismantling of the Iowa State Cyclones, and Grant and Parker are here to revel in the glory. Topics include: -- Iowa State still does not have a special teams coordinator -- The TCU defense playing as many guys as humanly possible -- Garrett Riley, playcaller extraordinaire  -- Max Duggan making Big Time Throws  -- A shoutout none of us could've predicted -- A Big 12 and national whiparound Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Visit FrogsToday.com for all of your TCU sporting needs. Go Frogs. 

Parker and Grant catch up for a bit before discussing TCU's upcoming matchup against Iowa State. Topics include: -- The best Thanksgiving side dish -- Iowa State's strange offense/defense dichotomy -- Hunter Dekkers: a gunslinger without weapons (excluding Xavier Hutchinson) -- A defense that is....fine? -- Listener projections Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Subscribe and follow Frogs Today. Also -- Happy Thanksgiving, and thank you for listening. Go Frogs. 

Melissa Triebwasser (@TheCoachMelissa on Twitter) of Frogs Today joins Grant to break down what can only be described as an insane football game. TCU is 11-0. Go Frogs. 

TCU -- that's the No. 4 and 10-0 TCU Horned Frogs, for the record -- takes on the dastardly Baylor Bears this weekend. Parker and Grant discuss: -- Games of years past -- Blake Shapen and his weapons at wide receiver -- Richard Reese, a very solid back -- Where TCU can exploit the Baylor defense -- Listener projections and Waco slander Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Be sure and subscribe to Frogs Today's newsletter. Go Frogs. 

To quote Parker, "LMBO." TCU beats Texas 17-10 in one of the most nerve-inducing games in recent memory. Parker and Grant break it all down, including: -- Vibes, both during and after the game -- Heaps and heaps of praise on the defense -- How TCU simplified its gameplan on offense in the second half  -- What we can learn from this game moving forward -- Shad Banks v. Texas A&M's depth chart  Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard, and be sure to visit FrogsToday.com! 

The No. 4 TCU Horned Frogs play the No. 18 Texas Longhorns in Austin on Saturday in front of College Gameday -- but first! There's podcast news to break. The Purple Theory Podcast is now a proud affiliate of Frogs Today. Editorially, nothing will change; practically, you'll be able to access all of our episodes on frogstoday.com, in addition to the same podcast feeds you're used to. We're very excited, and you'll see our beautiful faces on some other content as well. Also, Parker (@statsowar) and Grant (@grantmcgalliard) break down the Texas Longhorns, from Quinn Ewers' passing tendencies to defensive standouts to a bevy of troubling weapons on offense.  Let's win this dang game. Go Frogs. 

Somehow, someway, TCU is 9-0, and almost every other team isn't. Pretty cool!

TCU, undefeated and ranked No. 7 in the CFB playoff, plays Texas Tech on Saturday. Stay tuned. 

country toads, take me home

Don't know why but every time I cross that river Lord, there's somethin' tears me up, makes me wild

And we'll make no apologies for it. 

TCU hosts Kansas State in the battle for the color purple, and also the battle to maybe be in the Big 12 title game? Possibly? Who can say? 

TCU is now undefeated and ranked No. 8 in the AP Poll after beating Oklahoma State 43-40 in double overtime, and there's no sense writing any other description than that. Go Frogs.

TCU welcomes Oklahoma State for a matchup of undefeated Top 15 teams on Saturday. Parker and Grant break down everything surrounding the game, including: -- TCU going Full Costanza -- A hesitance to declare this team playoff-ready -- Spencer Sanders: Officially Pretty Good -- The most annoying wide receiver corps of all time -- Why the amazing front end for Oklahoma State is hampered by the back end -- Predictions from Parker and Grant, as well as our listeners Follow Grant on Twitter @grantmcgalliard and Parker @statsowar. Let's set the tone on Saturday. Go Frogs. 

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Undefeated TCU plays the undefeated Kansas Jayhawks in front of College GameDay, a sentence nobody thought possible two months ago. Parker and Grant break down the game, including: -- Jalon Daniels's quest to Do It All -- Grant struggles with elementary math -- Where TCU's defense can attack the Kansas offense -- Where Kansas's defense is vulnerable -- Scores and Predictions from our listeners -- A Big 12/national whiparound Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. As always, Go Frogs.

Parker and Grant take a delirious run through of TCU's win over the Oklahoma Sooners. Topics include: -- Max Duggan Appreciation  -- A rundown of all eight (8) TCU touchdowns -- Defensive shoutouts -- What this means for TCU going forward -- A Big 12 and nationwide whiparound Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. And -- now more than ever -- go Frogs. 

We're going to Oklahoma, gonna have us a time. Parker and Grant preview TCU's game against the dastardly Oklahoma Sooners, who are coming off a predicted (by us) loss against Kansas State. Topics include: -- A starting QB update -- Parker and Grant argue about math for five minutes -- Why OU's receivers may feast against TCU's corners -- What TCU can do to keep pace with the Sooners -- Fan predictions and the best song about Oklahoma Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Go Frogs. 

The Iron Skillet returns to Fort Worth as TCU beats SMU 42-34. Parker and Grant break down the game, including: -- A celebration of Max Duggan -- Kendre Miller: Hell yeah, man!  -- Rocky points on defense -- It was a very good idea for Sonny Dykes to win this game -- Texas lost to Texas Tech, and other fun facts Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard, and as always, go Frogs. 

After a much deserved bye, Parker and Grant evaluate the dastardly SMU Mustangs ahead of TCU's attempt to win the Iron Skillet in Sonny Dykes's first year. Topics include: -- lol A&M lost to App State -- Grant's weird prejudice against Tanner Mordecai -- Rashee Rice, provocateur maestro   -- A comparison of SMU's defense to an Indiana Jones character -- Picks and expectations from listeners -- A jaunt around Big 12 and national games Follow Parker @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard on Twitter. Let's not lose this game. Go Frogs. 

Parker and Grant embark on an episode that is high in content and low on audio quality, and we hope to balance those out in the future. This episode takes a brief look at the Tarleton State Texans before venturing into the wider college football world, and also country music. Topics include: -- Tarleton history, plus Beau Allen -- What our goals are for the TCU offense -- The best barbecue restaurant in Stephenville -- An Alabama-Texas preview, technically Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. We'll see you Monday morning for the weekend recap. Go Frogs. 

FROGS A LOT, BUFFS A LITTLE. WHAT DID WE LEARN?

Football is here! Finally! Parker and Grant break down TCU's first opponent of 2022, the Colorado Buffaloes, a team that was very bad last year and may not be better this year. Topics include: -- What's a bison and what's a buffalo? -- Karl Dorrell's season on the brink -- An offense that doesn't have what you'd traditionally call "a strength" -- Avant-garde defensive schemes in Boulder -- Predictions and thoughts from Parker, Grant and the listeners -- Around the horn in the Big 12 and other major games Follow Grant on Twitter @grantmcgalliard and Parker @statsowar. If you'll be in Boulder on Friday, we'll see you there! Thanks for sticking out the long offseason with us. We've made it. Go Frogs. 

Parker and Grant wrap up their season preview series with a look at the TCU defense and the Horned Frogs' schedule. Topics include: -- Our new sweet boy on the front line -- Linebackers: what are they? -- The secondary should be pretty darn good! And set in stone! -- No schedule thoughts, just vibes  Follow Parker on twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. We return next week for actual, honest-to-god football and a preview of the Colorado Buffaloes. 

Finally, Parker and Grant are Talkin' Bout the Frogs. In the first part of the TCU preview, Purple Theory examines the offense. What will change under Garrett Riley and Sonny Dykes? What are the strengths and weaknesses? And who on earth will play quarterback (spoiler: we have a pretty good idea)? Other topics include:  -- A fun AP Top 25 guessing game -- Requiem for Zach Evans -- Quentin Johnston: still a Dawg -- The offensive line cannot be worse....right? Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Part 2 of the TCU preview will focus on the defense and contain our schedule predictions, so stay tuned for next Thursday's drop. Go Frogs. 

It's the final team preview of the 2022 season, and Parker and Grant have finally arrived at the Texas Longhorns. Topics include: -- A quick TCU fall camp rundown -- Steve Sarkisian's offense: what is it? -- Quinn Ewers' race to the starting job -- Holy hell, there's a lot of weapons on this offense -- Yet another Big 12 team with a questionable offensive line -- Addition by subtraction on defense -- Predictions and projections from the hosts and the audience Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. TCU previews start next week. Buckle up. 

Parker and Grant take on the dastardly Baylor Bears in this season preview. Topics include: -- Shocking levels of fun from TCU preseason clips -- Remember that time TCU beat Baylor last year? -- Dave Aranda, big genius -- Blake Shapen is whoever you want him to be -- There's an offensive line and little else -- "The defense will just be good up front" is not an actual answer to problems -- Reckoning with our past game-by-game predictions for Baylor Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar, and watch the BetUS show. Follow Grant @grantmcgalliard. Go Frogs. 

A wide-ranging episode sees Parker and Grant examine the new-look Oklahoma Sooners in 2022. Topics include, but are not limited to: -- Country Music Minute -- A sign of change at TCU -- Brent Venables and his coordinators, and what they'll mean for OU -- Oklahoma wide receiver appreciation hour -- Dillon Gabriel's potential  -- Well, Oklahoma will indeed field a defense this year Follow Parker on twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Like, subscribe, rate and review the Purple Theory Podcast if you feel so inclined. Stay tuned and as always, go Frogs. 

In this episode, Parker and Grant get wildly worked up about the Kansas State Wildcats in 2022. Topics include: -- TCU's collection of social media Ls in the last couple of weeks  -- Brent Venables, man on the microphone -- Deuce Vaughn Appreciation Hour -- Adrian Martinez: Who Can Say? -- Kansas State defense appreciation minute, plus concerns on the backend -- One cohost makes some outlandish claims about the Wildcats Follow Parker on twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Thanks as always for listening, and don't forget to like/rate/subscribe/tell 19 of your closest friends. 

Parker and Grant hit the country roads (note: apology for the pun) to survey the 2022 West Virginia Mountaineers, as well as some odds and ends from around college football. Topics include: -- Arch Manning to Texas -- Neal Brown hot seat evaluation -- Graham Harrell + JT Daniels = ? -- A sobering look at the Mountaineer defense -- Disagreement on what a successful season looks like for WVU Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. 

In this episode, Grant cues up the Haters' Ball sketch so he and Parker can break down the Iowa State Cyclones. Topics include: -- Old men yelling at clouds -- Matt Campbell's strange and unexpectedly long tenure at Iowa State -- Hunter Dekker, an absolute unit -- Requiem for Mike Rose -- A strangely depressing schedule preview  Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. 

First things first -- the Purple Theory Podcast is officially sponsored! Use code PURPLETHEORY at HomefieldApparel.com starting June 18 at noon ET, and first-time customers can earn 15% off on Homefield's brand new TCU collection. It's good stuff -- trust us!  Now, onto the Oklahoma State preview, where a lukewarm Grant and an intrigued Parker discuss: -- The bevy of defensive stars gone from Oklahoma State -- Spencer Sanders doing Spencer Sanders things -- Offensive line roulette -- A truly fearsome pass rush -- Requiem for Malcolm Rodriguez Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Like, subscribe, rate and review, and most importantly -- shop at Homefield! 

Parker and Grant turn their watchful eyes to the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the enthusiastic Joey McGuire. Topics include: -- Phil Mickelson and True Detective, somehow  -- An honest appreciation of Joey McGuire's love for Lubbock -- Zach Kittley being cool as hell -- Why Tech should embrace chaos -- An on-air horrified reaction to the Red Raiders' schedule Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Stay tuned for big news. 

Parker and Grant begin their 2022 season preview series with the Kansas Jayhawks, a team that should inspire unexpected optimism. Topics include: -- Samuel Taylor Coleridge's definition of suspension of disbelief -- Jaylon Daniels appreciation hour -- The need for dudes on Kansas' offensive line -- Transfer portal gains -- Win/loss predictions Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Stay tuned for big news on the horizon. 

Grant had to step out, so Parker gets deep into that good, nerdy content you've all been wanting.

Parker and Grant get on the horn to talk about TCU transfers, Big 12 QBs, out-of-conference schedules, and more. Topics include: -- EDO's addition to the TCU offensive line -- Division-less football, and its meaning -- Two college graduates try to find the noun version of "lucrative" -- A tier list of Big 12 QBs -- Parker and Grant play "Spicy or Mild" for Big 12 out of conference schedules Follow Parker @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard on Twitter. 

Parker and Grant return at the turn of the tide to recap the TCU spring game, discuss effects of NIL, and make references to Friedrich Hayek. Topics include: - The College Football Equinox - An assessment of Big Game Boomer - NIL, and its effects - TCU's spring game, and what you need to think about it - Transfer portal quarterbacks - A brisk Q&A Follow Parker @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard on Twitter. Guests are incoming. Season previews are incoming. Buckle in. 

After some technical difficulties, this episode is back up! Parker and Grant kick around some of the news of the offseason since they last spoke, including: -- TCU basketball -- Gary Patterson's heel turn --NIL fun and games -- A revealing interview with Garrett Riley in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram (shoutout Drew Davison) -- An all-too-quick schedule rundown -- Listener questions Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. As always, thanks for listening, and go Frogs. 

They said it couldn't be done, but here we are! Parker and Grant reunite in a punch-drunk offseason episode on a wide range of topics, including: --Auburn being weird --TCU's recruiting woes -Joe Gillespie's defensive scheme --TCU's roster's deficiencies --Listener questions Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Stay tuned. 

Parker and Grant banter about recruiting for a bit before delving into Big 12 bowl watchability. Topics include: - The dumbest segment in the history of this podcast - How TCU isn't filling needs in recruitment - Potential strategies Sonny Dykes is pursuing  - Mike Leach takes on Texas Tech - Oklahoma's Bowl History: A Study  - Clemson v. Iowa State, like we all predicted  - Other various and sundry bowl interests Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Join the Fumbletown TCU Bowl Pick'em by clicking this link here. Watch the BetUS show on YouTube. Have a very merry Christmas. Go Frogs.

Parker and Grant take a look at the season that was for TCU football. As you expect, it gets somber. Topics include: -- Parker has hit 10K Twitter followers -- A look at the strong and weak points on TCU's roster -- Boy, the offensive line was bad -- Assigning a niche country song to each game on TCU's schedule -- MVPs on both sides of the ball -- Oh right, TCU hired a defensive coordinator  Follow Parker @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard on twitter. Thanks for listening! 

Parker and Grant tackle the big news of the day -- namely, the return of Turnpike Troubadours -- before turning their attention to coaching once again. Brian Kelly is at LSU, but the major topic is Sonny Dykes' official announcement as the new TCU head coach. Topics include: -- What Dykes brings to the table as a staff -- The #Vibes -- The very not good hiring of Kaz -- Baylor-Oklahoma State preview -- Other conference championship talk Follow Parker @statsowar, Grant @grantmcgalliard, and the BetUS show wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening. Go Frogs. 

The college football world decided to go absolutely insane this weekend. Parker and Grant spend a good time on the various coaching changes, especially Lincoln Riley's departure to USC, before diving in to a couple of interesting games from the weekend. Topics include: -- Lincoln Riley gaslighting Oklahoma -- Parker throwing out Derek Mason's name again for some reason -- Grant's treatise on why you should never hire a former Houston Texans coach -- Various dominoes that could fall -- What on earth LSU might do -- An honest appreciation of Michigan football -- Mike Gundy's masterpiece Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Watch the BetUS show on YouTube. Stay tuned. 

Parker and Grant channel all the hate in their heart for the innocent denizens of Ames. Hopefully this will not be the last preview episode of the Purple Theory pod this season, but who can say! Topics include: -- Various and sundry coaching rumors -- Boy, ISU has really gone downhill -- An offense that does a lot to do little -- Thanksgiving dish criticisms and appraisals --  A whiparound of Big 12 and national games Follow Parker @statsoward and Grant @grantmcgalliard, like and rate this podcast, and have a happy and safe Thanksgiving. 

Parker and Grant reluctantly talk about the trap game of all trap games for TCU against the Kansas Jayhawks this weekend. After that, the podcast eschews Big 12 predictions for coaching predictions nationwide. Topics include: -- Parker quoting the Drive-By Truckers in the first 30 seconds -- Just how much the Kansas-Texas game was an outlier  -- A realization that the Jayhawks, while they did beat Texas, are a very bad team -- Who is left to play quarterback for TCU -- A Michael Collins update -- Predictions on who will fill a variety of open coaching jobs Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Subscribe to the BetUS podcast. Go Frogs. 

Grant and Parker indulge in some coaching search talk before spending a cursory amount of time on the TCU-Oklahoma State game. Then a general assessment of the Big 12 takes place before we get into listener submissions. Topics include: -- A potential new name atop the totem pole -- Boy, TCU's rush defense is bad -- Chandler Morris's trip on the Max Duggan Experience -- Texas lost to Kansas (in football) -- Is any team in the Big 12 good?  Follow Grant on Twitter @grantmcgalliard and Parker @statsowar. Watch the BetUS YouTube show and listen to the podcast. Go Frogs. 

Well it's Friday, and we're gettin' tore up. Parker and Grant cast their eyes northward to Oklahoma once again as TCU prepares to take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Topics include: -- Happy trails to Matthew Downing -- TCU coaching search update -- An appreciation of the straight up solidness of Oklahoma State's defense -- Avenues for TCU's defensive line  -- Listener predictions -- Bowl or No Bowl? Big 12 edition -- At some point Grant accidentally calls LD Brown "Leddie Brown," we regret the error Follow Parker @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard on Twitter. Go Frogs. 

Look, we didn't expect TCU to come out and beat Baylor on the strength of Chandler Morris activating God Mode. And when something unexpected and deeply weird happens, we bring on Frogs O' War's Mason Chreene to talk about it.  We journey in to the forest of the unknown. Join us, and celebrate the win. 

BONUS Purple Theory Podcast: A Quick Q&A with @Baylor_S11 on Baylor's 2021 season, how their offense moves, what Gerry Bohanon does so well, and more!

Well, TCU lost a head coach since Parker and Grant last recorded. The Purple Theory gang takes stock of the current state of TCU football before delving into the Baylor Bears, then widening back out to the coaching search. Topics include: --Listener questions on Patterson --How the Gary/TCU split went down --An appreciation for a good, solid football team in Waco ---Sonny Dykes v. The Field --Why we can stop talking about Deion Sanders --And more! Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Thanks, as always, for your support and likes, rates, and reviews. We're with you into the breach. Go Frogs. 

A ramshackle episode of the Purple Theory podcast finds Parker and Grant at their wits' end trying not to rehash the same old complaints, and so we turn to the listeners for a little inspiration after breaking down the Wildcats. Topics include: - Why nobody should be paying attention to Instagram - Parker quotes Supertramp in the first two minutes of the podcast - Kansas State as the Wins Above Replacement program of this year's Big 12 - Why this week could be the week for TCU to break through, no seriously, why are you laughing  - Listener questions about TCU's future Subscribe, like, rate and review, and follow Parker @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Also, watch the BetUS show on youtube by following this link. With a heavy sigh, we say: Go Frogs.

The Devil went down to Fort Worth, he was lookin' to make a deal.

After an uneventful, plain-Jane, nondescript week in TCU football, Parker and Grant are forced to exclusively talk Xs and Os as the Frogs gear up to face the West Virginia Mountaineers. Topics include: --Parker's half-defense of his Jarret Doege take --Where WVU's offense has gone wrong --Weak links on the Mountaineer defense --The three things Parker is looking for from the TCU offense --A breakdown of what plays from Madden will work for TCU this week --A whiparound look at the college football weekend, which is full of uninteresting games Follow Parker @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Thanks as always for your continued support. 

In a wide-ranging and freewheeling episode, Parker and Grant both recap the Texas Tech game and preview Oklahoma. Topics include --Wasted opportunities in Lubbock -An aside on the lack of identity for TCU --Weaknesses in the OU defense --The horrors that the Sooner offense can inflict on the TCU defense  --The best song about Oklahoma -Big 12 previews Follow Parker at @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Like, subscribe, rate and review. And, as always -- and even in the face of a likely multi-touchdown blowout -- go Frogs. 

A delightfully off the rails episode finds Parker and Grant previewing TCU's game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. To give you a sense of the tone, Parker quotes both Bruce Springsteen and C.S. Lewis in the first 20 minutes. Topics include, but are not limited to: --Fort Worth Appreciation Minute --How many teams would trade for Henry Colombi? --Is Texas Tech good? --Why this is the game TCU's pass rush can turn it on, no, seriously, stop laughing  --Various holes in the Texas Tech defense --A whiparound look at the Big 12 and national games of the week Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Thanks, as always, for sticking with us and liking, rating, reviewing and subscribing. Go Frogs. 

Parker and Grant reunite after watching TCU-Texas together at the Carter this weekend to break down the loss. Grant immediately calls it the TCU-Texas Tech game by accident in the first 90 seconds. Topics include: --Bijan Robinson Appreciation --Why the defense, not the offense, is the issue --A yearning for TCU to maximize its stars --How TCU's mistakes (and one dubious call) changed the course of the game --Opinions on the triple reverse --A Big 12 whiparound Thanks, as always, for liking, rating, subscribing and reviewing. Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Go Frogs.

After technical difficulties derailed the first attempt at this episode, Parker and Grant storm back to preview the Texas Longhorns, and also opine on the FlagGate saga. Topics include: --General dismay at the narratives surrounding TCU football --Bijan Robinson Appreciation Hour --Where TCU might find success on both offense and defense  -- Grim prognostications in the "worst case" segment  --Why TCU's best bet is to pray for rain Follow Parker @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard on Twitter. As always, we thank you for your likes, rates, and reviews. Go Frogs. 

 

With the Iron Skillet up for grabs, Parker and Grant go deep into the SMU Mustangs. Topics include, but are not limited to: --The best songs about Dallas --All the ways SMU's offense can inflict pain on TCU's defense --Sonny Dykes appreciation  --Glaring weakness on defense that TCU may or may not choose to exploit --Fan predictions for the game --A frankly astounding list of SMU alumni Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter at purpletheory.substack.com. Go Frogs. 

Parker and Grant use the bye week to take stock of the Big 12 through two games and answer some listener questions. Topics include: --Where each Big 12 team is relative to their initial goals --An unwarranted potshot at Iowa State --The two stats that we look at when evaluating teams --John Rawls' veil of ignorance theory, somehow --One game to watch this weekend while TCU rests Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Subscribe to the Purple Theory Podcast at purpletheory.substack.com. Go Frogs, etc. 

Parker and Grant set 45 minutes on the timer and break down TCU's win over California with only a moderate amount of griping. Topics include: -- A Max Duggan assessment -- Why TCU starts games so slowly -- A massive gaping hole on defense -- Zach Evans Appreciation Hour -- Laughing at Texas losing to Arkansas Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant on Twitter @grantmcgalliard. Subscribe to the newsletter at purpletheory.substack.com. Go Frogs. Et cetera. 

This week, Parker and Grant head west to preview the California Golden Bears! This is an episode that drills down into the essence of Cal's schemes on offense and defense. Topics include, but are not limited to: --Cal's opening week nightmare --The inefficiencies that abound on the Bears' offense --Opportunities for Max and company against a Wilcox defense --What TCU should hope to gain from this game --A whiparound of the few Big 12 games against FBS opponents --Cal's vast menagerie of nerd alumni Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter at purpletheory.substack.com, where previews are fully back in swing. Grant's comes up Thursday morning, and Parker's is soon to follow. And, as always, go Frogs. 

Parker flies solo on Labor Day and rambles about some important things from the TCU opener. Like and subscribe.

Parker  and Grant take a cursory glance at the Duquesne Dukes as TCU prepares  for its first college football game of the season. Then the podcast goes  general, looking at Big 12 superlatives and betting lines for this  weekend. Topics include, but are not limited to: --What an FCS game should be --Parker's five point strategy for this weekend --Desperately trying to shoehorn in Quentin Johnston into All-Big 12 honors --Admiration of all the good defensive players in the conference --Why nobody should ever watch Michigan State-Northwestern --A full rundown of Big 12 games Follow Parker on twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Subscribe to the substack at purpletheory.substack.com. Football's here. Get ready.

It's finally the TCU preview! Parker and Grant take a (mostly) objective look at the Horned Frogs and discuss: -- ups and downs on the defensive line -- Question marks at linebacker -- a wealth of options in the secondary -- why offensive line is the make or break -- Ample assets at RB and WR -- A Max Duggan Apology Hour Follow Parker @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Subscribe to the Purple Theory newsletter at purpletheory.substack.com;

Parker and Grant welcome in Cameron Soran (@cameronsoran on Twitter), one of the brighter defensive minds in the college football Twitterverse, to break down the defenses of Gary Patterson and Dave Aranda. Topics  include: -- How each coach calls a defense --What each coach wants to achieve, and what they may be vulnerable to -- How each coach developed his scheme -- What players fit best into each scheme -- A brief tour around other defensive coaches in the Big 12 Before listening, be sure to read Cameron's essay on the differences between  Patterson and Aranda in the Purple Theory newsletter, and at purpletheory.substack.com. Follow Parker on twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Like, subscribe, and leave a review if you feel so inclined.

OKLAHOMA PREVIEW In the final installment of the Big 12  preview series, Parker and Grant take an appreciative look at the Big  Baddies of the conference, the Oklahoma Sooners. Topics include: -- Has Lincoln Riley over- or under-achieved? -- How Oklahoma has taken advantage of the transfer portal -- Why Alex Grinch's defense may just be good enough this year -- Sooner Offense Admiration Hour -- Trying to find a loss on the Oklahoma schedule Follow  Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Subscribe to  the Purple Theory Newsletter. Keep an eye out for a great guest next  week breaking down defenses. You know the drill.

whip-around,Parker and Grant take a detailed look at the Iowa State Cyclones on this episode — but first! The Purple Theory Podcast welcomes in a very special guest in Spencer Hall (@edsbs), who joins the show for a quick whip around discussion on realignment, the Big 12 and TCU’s perception. Then we get to the Cyclones, who are, as we flesh out mid-recording, probably going to have their best season in school history. Topics include: — Brock Purdy’s regression, progression, and future — Iowa State’s staggering amount of returning production — Parker gives his official Breece Hall take — Why the Cyclones’ defense will be extra stingy — Why it’s hard to find losses on the ISU schedule Be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review. Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. And, as always, subscribe to the newsletter at purpletheory.substack.com

How will conference shifts affect TCU's football program and Future? Split Zone Duo's Steven Godfrey joins the program to break down some trends, assuage some concerns, and raise some questiquestionson for the future of TCU in Power 5 football.  Subscribe to the purple theory newsletter: purpletheory.substack.com.

West Virginia Preview! And also, Realignment! Parker and Grant address the nails that have been hammered into the coffin of the Big 12 by Texas and Oklahoma before diving into the seventh edition of our 2021 previews. This week, we take a look at the West Virginia Mountaineers. Topics include: -- Just how bad the WVU offense was in 2020 -- Parker's fascination with Jarret Doege evaporates live on air -- General praise is given for Leddie Brown and the Mountaineer receiving corps -- Substantially less praise is given for the offensive line -- West Virginia's defense will likely be better than fine once again -- Destination: First Responders Bowl Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review, hopefully a five-star one. Also, subscribe to the newsletter at purpletheory.substack.com. Also also, follow Parker on Twitter at @statsowar and Grant at @grantmcgalliard. Finally: Keep your eyes peeled. Special edition drops later this week.

THE TEXAS PREVIEW Parker and Grant preview the Texas  Longhorns, turncoats of the Big 12. This episode is extra long to represent the extra large athletic budget of the University of Texas.  Topics include, but are not limited to: -- Breaking news about Big 12 realignment, and why the Frogs will be challenging Tulane for conference supremacy -- What Steve Sarkisian brings to the Longhorns in terms of scheme -- Casey Thompson v. Hudson Card -- Can Bijan Robinson carry the Texas offense? -- Texas' defense has holes -- The most annoying 2-0 in the history of college football -- And various other sundries Don't forget to subscribe, like, leave a review, etc. Also, subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter, found at purpletheory.substack.com. Follow Parker @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard on Twitter. Also, big news coming. Stay tuned.

It's the Kansas State Preview! Well, eventually. First Grant and  Parker give a cursory glance at Big 12 Media Days, largely focusing on  the debut appearance of Max Duggan in front of the assembled media. Then  there's a brief potshot at Nebraska before turning our attention to the  Wildcats. Topics include: -- Why Kansas State is the Big 12 Barometer -- The question mark that is Skyler Thompson -- Can Deuce Vaughn do it again? -- Can the defense replace its losses? -- Why on earth is Kansas State playing Stanford in Jerryworld? Don't forget to subscribe, like, and leave a review for the podcast. Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter as well at purpletheory.substack.com. Follow Parker @statsowar on Twitter and Grant at @grantmcgalliard.

Technical  difficulties couldn’t stop Parker and Grant from breaking down the  Oklahoma State Cowboys in the latest edition of the Big 12 preview  series. Topics include: — Name, Image, Likeness rights, and what they mean — Oklahoma State’s eternal purgatory — Spencer Sanders: Who is he? — How OK State will replace talent losses across the board on offense — The Cowboys have a good defense? Again? Surely that can’t be right — This team could go either 10-2 or 6-6 and we wouldn’t be surprised — A pass through the distinguished alumni of Oklahoma State University Be  sure to like and subscribe to the Purple Theory Podcast, and leave a  review if you please. Also, subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter at  purpletheory.substack.com. Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard.

Parker and Grant tackle the dastardly Baylor  Bears, who have become decidedly less dastardly in recent years after  hiring good, cool dudes. We set the table for the Bears and figure out  what success means for them this year. Topics are included, but not  limited to: - The Wide Zone, and what it means for Baylor - Jacob Zeno v. Gerry Bohanon - Jalen Pitre, Terror Of Terrors - BYU's missed opportunity - The BU-TT Bowl's likely massive significance in 2021 - A trip through the Baylor Alumni Wikipedia section Follow  Parker on twitter @statsowar and Grant at @grantmcgalliard, and don't  forget to subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter at purpletheory.substack.com.

Do the Red Raiders finally have it all together? Is Matt Wells's hot seat too hot? Is Tyler Shough the quarterback you want to take home and introduce to your parents? Can the rush defense be that bad again?  All this and more, on the second installment of the Purple Theory 2021 Big 12 Preview Series.

Grant and Parker kick off their 2021 season preview by looking at a Kansas team who has won 3 conference games since 2015.  What do they Jayhawks need to do to stop being a meme?  Who are some names to know on both sides of the ball? What does progress look like in Lawrence this fall?

Grant and Parker are joined by one of the football's best defensive minds, Chris Vasseur, to talk about college football defenses and specifically what TCU and Gary Patterson do that makes them so successful. Coach Vass clarifies common misconceptions, lays out patterns and rules for Coach P's defense, and discusses how offenses might try to counter punch.  You can find Coach Vass in many places across the internet, but his Twitter is the best place to start: @CoachVass NOTE: We had some audio issues, so this episode took a bit to get it published!

Grant and Parker hop on the mike to talk Big 12 win totals, non-conference scheduling, and take some listener questions.  Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter.

Parker and Grant welcome in Pro Football Focus’s Seth Galina (@pff_seth) for a wide-ranging discussion on the college football landscape.  Topics discussed include: - Two nerds talk about padding vs. charting - The Air Raid is dead, but its zombies are still very much alive - What did the foundations of the Air Raid give to college football - What defenses are doing to survive, and how Lincoln Riley has managed to kill them anyway - Why “Joe Burrow v. Zac Wilson” is a metaphor for modern college football offenses - Real offenses vs. fake Caveman offenses - Seth says nice things about Max Duggan And much more!

This week, Parker and Grant welcome Ish Johnson (@IshmaelRJohnson) of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football’s Republic of Texas podcast. Ish is a repository of insight into Texas college programs, both big and small. Topics discussed include: —A surprising amount of Texas State talk —Sonny Cumbie is Matt Well’s last hope —Baylor’s rather promising hires and rather dismal QB situation —UTSA: watch them! —Texas’s ceiling is not that high —Ish says nice things about many TCU players, especially Max Duggan —Seriously, watch UTSA’s Sincere McCormick, along with Texas State's DC Williams and UTEP's Jacob Cowing Follow Parker @statsowar and Grant at @grantmcgalliard on Twitter, and subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter at http://purpletheory.substack.com!

Benjamin Robinson joins the show to talk about how compiling mock drafts from fans, experts, and media can provide better insight into where players might get selected in the NFL draft. We discuss Benjamin's process for his projections, the rise and fall of TCU's three draft prospects, and much more.  Check out Grindingthemocks.com and follow Benjamin on Twitter. 

The Purple Theory podcast returns with the first of our lineup of heavy hitters in the offseason. Clark Brooks, aka the SEC StatCat, joins the pod to share his wealth of knowledge on what separates good from great quarterbacks. Topics include: - Mac Jones: Is he good? - What stats best tell the story of elite QBs? - A frankly unwarranted potshot at Texas A&M - How Sarkesian will translate to the Texas offense - Clark says nice things about Max Duggan - Parker and Grant discuss Lincoln Riley, and also the Goo Goo Dolls

ALEX KIRSHNER JOINS THE POD Parker and Grant have urgent pet-related news to discuss before welcoming Alex Kirshner of Moon Crew LLC and the Split Zone Duo podcast to the show. Alex brings a wealth of knowledge to the program for a change, discussing matters such as: - The totally normal goings-on at the University of Texas - Name/Image/Likeness rights - The tectonic plates of college football - Why Kansas should probably just not play football - The challenge of replacing legacy coaches like Gary Patterson - And much more!

The Purple Theory Podcast returns in all its glory with a look at the news and notes in the early offseason months. Segments include: - Urgent breaking award news - What TJ Storment’s departure means for the TCU offensive line - The (mostly positive!) ramifications of Doug Meacham, offensive coordinator - A quick analysis of TCU’s 2021 schedule - Parker explains how many points a touchdown is worth - Overrated or Underrated: Big 12 edition As always like and subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter at purpletheory.substack.com. All articles are free to read this off-season, and we have plenty of content coming down the pipe!

Grant and Parker kick off the new year with some resolutions for the TCU football team. Also in this episode: Texas fired Tom Herman, TCU added some depth to the quarterback room, and why Big 12 fans shouldn't care about a conference bowl sweep. Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter. "The fast guys get paid, they shoot, they score Protect them, Buddy, that's what you're here for Protection is what you're here for Protection-it's the stars that score Protection-kick somebody's ass" -Warren Zevon

Parker and Grant are back one last time in 2020 to talk about bowl season, some fun rumors about TCU's roster, and then preview the Texas Bowl.  TCU faces Arkansas this Thursday: What are the Razorbacks' strengths and weaknesses? How do their offenses and defenses attack? What to watch for, and more.  Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter.

Cumbie is headed to West Texas. What does it mean for the Frogs?

Parker's back from the wilderness for him and Grant to hand out some end-of-season awards. Plus recruiting, the Big 12 championship, and coaching carousel.  Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter.

In a very special solo episode, Grant takes us through TCU's 52-10 win over Louisiana Tech to end the regular season. Topics include: --Zach Evans Appreciation  --A Brief History of Chase Curtis --The Unkillable Tom Herman --Charlie Brewer's Mad Dash To Freedom  --And more!  Don't forget to like, subscribe, and rate five stars. And subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter while you're at it at purpletheory.substack.com 

That lead guitar is hot, But not for "Louisiana man" So rosin up that bow for "faded love" And let's all dance Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter.

"Look at ol' Jim A dozen Decembers behind him no worse for the wear. And your time spent in Tulsa did not help your shooting Just look at the gray in your hair" Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter.

Well, it's Friday and we're gettin' tore up Goin' down to the river in the back of Fred's truck Remember one time you said it was all right Go get juiced down by the riverbed tonight subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter

Though my eyes could see I still was a blind man Though my mind could think I still was a mad man Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter.

Thanksgiving's almost here, and Grant and Parker take stock of the Frogs.  - Thanksgiving football at Sonny Cumbie's House - Week 12 games and storylines  - TCU's PFF grades through 7 games this season.

Is a dream a lie if it don't come true, or is it something worse? Follow Melissa on Twitter: @thecoachmelissa Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter.

It wasn't a great weekend for TCU. 

The sun doesn't always shine in West Virginia, but the people do. Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter.

The Frogs keep the Saddle after literally running over the Red Raiders. Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter.

The Raiders and Henry Columbi come to Fort Worth Saturday to try and win back a saddle. Yee Haw.  Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter

It's nice to be important More important to be nice If you're shootin' dice in Waco You'll roll snake eyes every time TCU avoids a second-half collapse and beats Baylor for the fifth time in six years. Grant and Parker talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly.  Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter.

TCU heads to Waco to face the B*ylor B***s this weekend. What are the key matchups? How can the Frogs end their two-game losing streak? Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter.

Well, then I got to thinkin', man I'm really sinkin' Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter

The Sooners come to town this weekend - what are the key matchups, stats, and stories that will define the game? Plus, what's the best country music song from Oklahoma? All that and more in this episode of Purple Theory. Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter.

In this episode: - Recap of the week in college football - Drafting players to fit TCU's needs - Quick Look at Oklahoma Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter

Parker and Grant use the bye week to talk about another weird stat Parker made and the state of the Big 12, and then break down the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats facing TCU football in 2020, plus some Q&A! Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter.

TCU Lost 21-14 at Home to Kansas State on Saturday. Grant and Parker discuss. Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter

Parker and Grant talk about the state of the Big 12 Conference and how watching football should be fun, then get into Kansas State's big-play offense and how TCU can exploit the Wildcat defense.  Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter.

"MENSA, my ass." - Grant McGalliard Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter.

The 2-0 Longhorns host the 0-1 Frogs this weekend. Grant and Parker talk the Herman-Patterson rivalry, key matchups to watch, and predictions for the weekend's game.  TCU Horned Frogs (0-1, 45th SP+ ovr, 72nd off, 31st def) at Texas Longhorns (2-0, 11th SP+ ovr, 5th off, 42nd def) SP+ Projection: Texas +13.6, 78% Read our in-depth Texas previews here. Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter

TCU's 27-point second half was too little too late against Iowa State. Grant and Parker breakdown the numbers and notes from the Frogs' 37-34 loss against the Cyclones.  Subscribe to the Purple Theory Newsletter!

It's game week! Grant and Parker talk about TCU's first depth chart and break down the matchup with the Iowa State Cyclones. In this episode: What the WR groupings might suggest about TCU's offense, how deep the running back room is, reasons to be optimistic about the offensive line, and what position is most important to TCU's success against Iowa State.  Subscribe to the PURPLE THEORY NEWSLETTER.

While Grant is off saving the world, Anthony Treash of PFF joins Parker to talk about week 1 of games, nationally and in the Big 12. In this episode, they cover Playoff contenders, which teams in the Big 12 are for real, under-the-radar players to watch, and more! Follow Anthony on Twitter. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PURPLE THEORY NEWSLETTER.

Bud Elliot of 247 Sports joins the podcast to talk about recruiting rankings, evaluating high school prospects, TCU's quarterback situation, the Big 12 race in 2020, and more! Follow Bud on Twitter, and listen to the Barton and Bud podcast! Subscribe to the PURPLE THEORY NEWSLETTER!

Richard Johnson (@RJ_Writes) joins the podcast to talk about college football players using their platforms, which teams are the most interesting this fall, how the Big 12 shakes out, and what TCU is as a college football program. All that and more on the Purple Theory Podcast! Richard is a coauthor of The Sinful Seven, a college football western, and he writes for the Moon Crew newsletter.  SUBSCRIBE TO THE PURPLE THEORY NEWSLETTER

Melissa Triebwasser (@TheCoachMelissa) hops on the podcast to try and figure out who is going to be taking snaps for TCu this fall. Plus, conversations about past TCU quarterbacks, who's really the best player in the Big 12, and how to tailgate, social distance style. All that and more on this edition of the PURPLE THEORY PODCAST. Purple Theory can be found wherever you listen to podcasts. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review! SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: purpletheory.substack.com

ESPN's Bill Connelly (@ESPN_BillC) joins Grant and Parker to talk about the weird fall football season, how play-by-play metrics can help find the signal in the noise of college football, and who SP+ likes - and doesn't like - in the Big 12 this fall. Plus, we get Bill's breakdown of TCU, including some nice things about Max Duggan, and more.  ___ Subscribe to the PURPLE THEORY NEWSLETTER to read the smartest TCU, Big 12, and College football analysis on the internet, right in your inbox! PURPLE THEORY is available wherever you listen to podcasts! Please like, rate, and review! Follow Grant and Parker on Twitter!

Vigilante TCU Football Writer Matt A. Jennings (@MattAJennings) joins the podcast as Grant and Parker look to make sense of TCU's 2020 schedule. Matt also lays out his alternate theory about TCU's offense and discusses how new hires Jerry Kill and Doug Meachem may be exactly what the Frogs need going into Max Duggan's sophomore season.  Subscribe to the PURPLE THEORY NEWSLETTER to read the smartest TCU, Big 12, and College football analysis on the internet, right in your inbox! PURPLE THEORY is available wherever you listen to podcasts! Please like, rate, and review! Follow Grant and Parker on Twitter!

Grant and Parker discuss TCU's 2020 defense. The known commodities like Wallow, Washington, and Moehrig are primed to repeat their 2019 performances, but who else will contribute? How can the defensive line improve? The podcast does a deep, position-by-position preview this week! Subscribe to the PURPLE THEORY NEWSLETTER to read the smartest TCU, Big 12, and College football analysis on the internet, right in your inbox! PURPLE THEORY is available wherever you listen to podcasts! Follow Grant and Parker on Twitter!

Grant and Parker walk position-by-position through TCU's 2020 roster and try to put the pieces together. Who will contribute? Who will play which roles? Where do newcomers Zack Evans, JD Speilman, Quentin Johnson, and TJ Storment come in? All of these questions and more on this episode of the Purple Theory Podcast! Subscribe to the PURPLE THEORY NEWSLETTER to read the smartest TCU, Big 12, and College football analysis on the internet, right in your inbox! PURPLE THEORY is available wherever you listen to podcasts! Follow Grant and Parker on Twitter!

The Big 12 Preview series continues as Adam Lunt of the Tape Doesn't Lie Podcast joins the show to discuss the state of football in the State of Oklahoma. We talk about whether the Sooners and Cowboys have enough defense to compete nationally,  how Spencer Rattler and Spencer Sanders should progress, and count wins for both teams. SIGN UP FOR THE PURPLE THEORY NEWSLETTER: https://purpletheory.substack.com/ PURPLE THEORY is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @GrantMcGalliard, @statsowar Follow our guest, Adam Lunt on Twitter and listen to his podcast, Tape Doesn't Lie. 

Parker and Grant discuss the recent news about conference games in college football this fall, highlight how Skylar Thompson plus defense has Chris Klieman poised for success at Kansas State, and debate whether Dave Aranda can avoid a year zero with low returning production and a weak recruiting class at Baylor.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PURPLE THEORY NEWSLETTER: https://purpletheory.substack.com/ PURPLE THEORY is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @GrantMcGalliard, @statsowar

Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews visits the podcast to provide an outsider's perspective on TCU, tell us which teams to watch for in the Big 12, and lay out his playoff picks for the 2020 season. Brett is the author and creator of Pick Six Previews, which has been rated as the most accurate college football publication since its inception in 2012.  SUBSCRIBE TO THE PURPLE THEORY NEWSLETTER: https://purpletheory.substack.com/ PURPLE THEORY is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @GrantMcGalliard, @statsowar Follow our guest, Brett Ciancia, on Twitter! You can buy Brett's college football preview here.

The Big 12 Preview series continues as Randy Peterson of the Des Moines Register joins the show to discuss Iowa State's 2020 Campaign. We talk about the improved defense, how Brock Purdy can take a step forward, and whether the Cyclones can find their way to Arlington for the Big 12 Championship.  SIGN UP FOR THE PURPLE THEORY NEWSLETTER: https://purpletheory.substack.com/ PURPLE THEORY is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @GrantMcGalliard, @statsowar Follow our guest, Randy Peterson on Twitter and visit the Des Moines Register to read his excellent work!

Grant and Parker are joined by Coach Cody Alexander, co-DC at Mesquite Horn High School and football defensive guru. Coach A lays out what modern college football defenses are designed to do, how recent offensive developments (Lincoln Riley and Joe Brady, for example) will influence the direction of defenses, and gives some guidance on terminology and how to watch a defense. This podcast will be a valuable resource to come back to if you're interested in how coaches approach defense, the X's and O's behind Big 12 Defenses, and how to understand a defense's alignment and reactions when you're watching on Saturdays! PURPLE THEORY is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @GrantMcGalliard, @statsowar Follow our guest, Coach Cody Alexander, on Twitter!  You can buy Coach A's books here, and find his articles, and resources for defense and coaching at MatchQuarters.com. #ArtofX

Grant and Parker discuss whether TCU wants Bama, Grant's TCU Roster rankings, and take some Twitter questions (featuring a TCU Media wrasslin' match) before being joined by Jarrett Johnson of InsideTheRedRaiders.com to talk about playing defense in Lubbock, Alan Bowman's ceiling, and how the Red Raiders can find a path to a bowl game in 2020.  PURPLE THEORY is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @GrantMcGalliard, @statsowar Follow our guest, Jarret Johnson on Twitter @JohnsonJarret and visit Inside the Red Raiders for all your Texas Tech sports news and analysis! You can read Grant's roster rankings here: https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/tcu-horned-frogs/2020/05/22/tcu-roster-rankings-nos-5-1-duggan-wallow-moehrig-among-standouts/

Grant and Parker banter a bit and take some Twitter questions, and then Jake Lantz (@NiteStare) of The Smoking Musket (https://www.smokingmusket.com/) joins the show to talk Neal Brown's year zero, Seth Doege's upside, and why we all love the Stills brothers so much. 

After a little banter about five star Zach Evans's commitment to TCU, Grant and Parker are joined by Jack Johnson (@JohnyJ_15) of the Daily Kansan to discuss the ups and downs of Les Miles's first season in Lawrence, a wide-open QB battle, and how new faces on defense will work out on the field. 

Grant and Parker re-live the magic of TCU's 2010 season, culminating in a Rose Bowl victory over the Wisconsin Badgers. They talk through the game, remember great players (hello, Tejay Johnson) and huge punters (hello, Anson Kelton), and praise Justin Fuentes's ever-so-fun offense. 

PURPLE THEORY, DRAFT EDITION: @grantmcgalliard and I talk about potential landing spots and the strengths of each TCU draft prospect. Plus, we break down ESPN's new Football Power Index numbers and what they say about the Big 12.

Shehan Jeyarajah (@ShehanJeyarajah) of Dave Campbell's Texas football joins the show to discuss Big 12 Quarterbacks in 2020 and beyond. 

Friend-of-the-pod and noted TCU beat writer Carlos Mendez (@calexmendez) joins Grant and Parker to break down some interesting positional battles on both sides of the ball, talk about how the recent hires of Doug Meachem and Jerry Kill might affect TCU's offense, and discuss how a shortened offseason or regular season might affect TCU's development. 

Grant and Parker relive the Boykin Flip, the speed option, and other great moments from the 2014 #6 TCU vs #7 Kansas State matchup.

Grant and Parker reflect on the 2019 football season and try to place TCU's 5-7 into context while discussing some Big 12 end of season and offseason noteworthy news. TCU 2019 Recap Big 12 Bowl Season Is Sam Elingher good? Returning Production Explain it to an Idiot: Corsi (link) TCU Hypotheticals: Should Sewo have played DE? Follow Grant (@grantmcgalliard) and Parker (@statsowar) on Twitter.