A podcast about college football numbers and narratives, focusing on TCU and the Big 12.
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.
Don't know why but every time I cross that river Lord, there's somethin' tears me up, makes me wild
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.
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.
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.
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