Texas Christian University Development

Hello Frog Fam! 

What an exciting time to be a Horned Frog! There's tremendous energy and momentum surrounding Block T, and I'm grateful for the continued support and enthusiasm from our Letterwinner community.

Our recent TCU Athletics Hall of Fame Weekend was an incredible experience! A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who attended and helped make the celebration so special. It was wonderful seeing former teammates, families, and friends come together to honor our newest inductees. We look forward to continuing to celebrate their accomplishments and the lasting legacy they've created at TCU.

Our Block T tailgates have also been a tremendous success, providing opportunities to reconnect, share memories, and create new ones. We're looking forward to our next tailgate on October 31 inside the Kelly Center. You don't want to miss this one! 

And there's more! If you're interested in having lunch with our student-athletes, sharing your story in a classroom, or staying active through one of our boxing classes, please reach out. I'd love to help you get plugged in!

Thank you for staying connected, showing up, and helping us build a stronger Letterwinner community. There's so much more ahead, and we're just getting started!

Once a Horned Frog, Always a Horned Frog!

Many Blessings and Go Frogs®!

Complimentary Membership: Recent graduates receive a complimentary one-year active membership during the fiscal year immediately following their graduation. Every former TCU letterwinner is recognized as a member of the Block T Association. To receive member benefits, individuals simply need to activate their membership annually or through a lifetime membership.

Annual Active Membership: $100

Lifetime Membership: $1,500 (NEW LOWER PRICE!)

All five tailgates will be held on the Kelly Center Lawn or in the Kelly Center.

Dates: Sept. 12 (Grambling State), Oct. 3 (BYU), Oct. 31 (Kansas), Nov. 14 (K-State), and Nov. 21 (Utah)
Place: Kelly Center Lawn & Kelly Lawn
Time: Two hours before kickoff
Cost: Free for current Annual Active and Lifetime Block T Association members. Cost for non-active members and guests TBD.

Registration for each tailgate is OPEN NOW!!!

Not an active member? Now's the time to activate your Block T Association membership so you don't miss out on the pregame fun. See you on the lawn, Frogs!

Remaining Tailgates:
Oct. 31 vs. Kansas - Kelly Center, 12:30 PM | REGISTER HERE
Nov. 14 vs. K-State - Kelly Center Lawn, TBA | REGISTER HERE
Nov. 21 vs. Utah - Kelly Center, TBA | REGISTER HERE

- 2026 TCU ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME RECAP

What a fantastic weekend celebrating seven new inductees into the TCU Athletics Hall of Fame! The festivities began Thursday, Oct. 1, with the Hall of Fame Banquet in the Tucker Family Ballroom at the Brown-Lupton University Union, where we honored Dr. Bert Franks, Sarah Beard, Marshall Newhouse, Ronnie Baker, Josh Doctson, Zahna Medley-Kindred, and Jerry Hughes for their outstanding contributions to TCU Athletics.

On Friday, the celebration continued at Chieffalo Americana for Breakfast and Buckles, a special tradition hosted for the fourth consecutive year by store owner Rodger Chieffalo. Each inductee received a one-of-a-kind belt buckle, handcrafted by Rodger and featuring a vintage Horned Frog on the front.

We wrapped up the weekend Saturday with a pregame gathering at the Block T Letterwinners Tailgate on the Kelly Center Lawn. More than 200 alumni, family members, and friends braved the rainy weather to celebrate together before all seven inductees were recognized on the field at halftime of the TCU-BYU football game.

It was a memorable weekend honoring an incredible group of Horned Frogs, and we’re already looking forward to celebrating the next class in 2027!

- TCU GIVES DAY 2026 - A HUGE SUCCESS!

TCU Gives Day 2026 was a tremendous opportunity for Horned Frogs to come together and support the programs and people who make TCU special. University-wide, the campaign raised more than $3.04 million from 3,635 donors, reaching 179% of its donor goal.

TCU Athletics also delivered an impressive performance, raising $496,247 from 728 donors and surpassing its goal of 500 donors by nearly 46%. For some perspective, last year’s TCU Gives Day brought in 402 Athletics donors and $107,395

The TCU Block T Letterwinners Association had an outstanding campaign of its own, securing 52 donors and $7,910 in contributions. With a goal of 25 donors, Block T reached 208% of its target, more than doubling its participation goal. Every gift helps strengthen the lifelong community of TCU Letterwinners and supports the Association's mission to keep former student-athletes connected, engaged and involved with TCU.

These results reflect the generosity and continued commitment of the Horned Frog family. Thank you to everyone who contributed, shared the campaign and helped make TCU Gives Day 2026 a success. Thank you Letterwinners!

- MEN'S AND WOMEN'S HOOPS UP NEXT!

TCU men's basketball will be on display Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 6 PM, inside Schollmaier Arena in the Defenders Fan Fest. The Horned Frogs will be featured in an intrasquad scrimmage and autographs will take place on the court afterwards. The event is free for anyone to attend, and all seating will be open. Doors open at 5:30 PM and concessions will be available.
 

- MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TENNIS ALUMNI REUNION SET FOR HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

Calling all men's and women's tennis alumni to join us in Fort Worth to reconnect with former teammates and celebrate the TCU tennis family with Alumni Weekend, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31, 2026.

• Friday, Oct. 30 | Golf: 7:45 a.m. at Whitestone Golf Club. $85 per golfer. RSVP with Jim Allin; payment collected at the course.

• Friday, Oct. 30 | Alumni Banquet: 6:30–9 p.m. at the BLUU, 3rd Floor Ballroom. $50 per person; food included, cash bar available.

• Saturday, Oct. 31 | Pregame Tailgate: 11:30 AM, in Frog Alley, in front of Schollmaier Arena. $25 per person; food and drinks included. Kickoff vs. Kansas is at 2:30 PM.

Register: CLICK HERE to register and pay for the banquet and tailgate.

We look forward to welcoming you all back to campus!

SAVE THE DATE! 47th Annual Horned Frog Classic

Mark your calendars for Monday, December 7, 2026, as we return to the prestigious Colonial Country Club for the 47th Annual Horned Frog Classic!

This exclusive golf experience is limited to the first 100 players who register and will feature a walking tournament with caddies — no golf carts permitted on the course. We’ll kick off the day with a 10:30 AM brunch before a 12 PM shotgun start, followed by a cocktail reception and awards presentation at 5 PM, inside Colonial's brand-new VIP premium venue, Leonard’s Club.

Best of all, all proceeds will go directly to support TCU Athletics NIL.

Additional details and registration information will be coming soon. We look forward to seeing everyone at Colonial!