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Sherrington: If all unfolds properly, TCU could have shot at Big 12 title; if not, they could be upset by SMU


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Jul 22, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs running back Wayman James speaks to the media during the Big 12 media days at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Columnist Kevin Sherrington answered questions in a chat on Wednesday. Here are some highlight.

How do you see TCU's Football Season playing out this year? Do you see them in the top 3 of the Big 12?

Pachall is the X-factor. He's arguably the best combination of talent and experience at QB in the Big 12 this year. What I don't understand is why TCU has lost its starting RT and a starting LB in the last couple of weeks. What's going on? Starters generally don't leave the program weeks before the season starts. But if it all unfolds properly, TCU could have a shot this year.


TCU vs LSU- How do you see this game playing out?

First game out of the box, who knows? Pachall has a lot of rust to shake off, and the Frogs could surprise, but I'm going with LSU.


Now that SMU has an experienced quarterback to go with the offensive minded coaches, do you see them playing an uptempo offense this year? Seems like in previous years they were just average - at best -with the tempo?

Yes, you've got to have the right QB to do that. And a faster tempo is on the board with every team, including the NFL.


Any chance SMU pulls an upset against Tech, TCU, or A&M?

Tech, possibly, especially if the Raiders don't come up with a good QB. TCU also a possibility just because of the rivalry. A&M? No chance, unless Johnny's not available.


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