Stevie Michael Johnson

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TCU Beat Writer at Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Award-winning reporter. TCU beat writer for Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Past: @DailyMemphian, @DandC, @FultonSunSports. Keep it playa. [email protected]

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Is TCU's Devean Deal one of the best pass rushers in the league?

2 days ago | star-telegram.com | Stevie Michael Johnson

There's no position on defense that can impact a game quite like a strong defensive line. Having a solid three or four man d-line can disrupt an entire offense's gameplan. College offenses are getting more explosive by the year which only increases the value of having a defensive line that can be disruptive without sending the blitz.
How LaDainian Tomlinson helped TCU make a strong impression on four-star running Ashton Rowden

5 days ago | star-telegram.com | Stevie Michael Johnson

The TCU football program had a busy weekend with a number of top recruits in Fort Worth for official visits. One of those recruits was four-star running back Ashton Rowden, one of the most productive high school backs in Texas. The Horned Frogs made a strong impression on Rowden and his family over the weekend. "It was amazing, I loved it," Rowden said. "I loved the environment and the people around it.
Horned Frogs expecting key recruits in town for official visit

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | Stevie Michael Johnson

It should be a busy weekend for TCU football as the Horned Frogs are hosting a number of priority recruits for official visits from the Class of 2026. TCU hasn't picked up a commitment since March, but the Horned Frogs are currently trending in the right direction for a number of key targets and there's optimism that this weekend of official visits could lead to more commitments.
Can TCU's Cade Bennett be a difference maker up front?

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | Stevie Michael Johnson

Much of the Big 12's chances to compete nationally with the SEC and the Big Ten will come down to the play of the league's offensive lines. O-line is far from the most glamorous position on the field, but it's the most impactful outside of quarterback. 2025 will be a year for new names to emerge across the conference as many of the first and second team All-Big 12 offensive linemen from a year ago have departed.
Is TCU's Eric McAlister top returning receiver?

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | Stevie Michael Johnson

The 2025 college football season could be a banner year for receivers across the Big 12. The league returns several of its 11 passers from a year ago including Arizona State's Sam Leavitt, TCU's Josh Hoover and Baylor's Sawyer Robertson. With the experience of the quarterbacks, plus the departure of many of the league's best running backs, there should be ample touches and opportunities for No. 1 receivers across the league.
TCU baseball can't close out Arizona in Big 12 tournament final

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | Stevie Michael Johnson

The Horned Frogs gave up two late runs in a narrow 2-1 loss to Arizona in the championship game of the Big 12 Tournament on Saturday night at Globe Life Field. TCU seized a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first on an RBI from Noah Franco and would maintain the lead until the top of the ninth. The Wildcats tied the game on a lead-off home run by Andrew Cain and then took their first lead of the game in the 10th as Maddox Mihalakis drove in the game-winning run with a single.
TCU baseball sends message with dominant win over Kansas

2 weeks ago | star-telegram.com | Stevie Michael Johnson

TCU baseball sent a message with its commanding 11-1 win over Kansas in the semifinals of the Big 12 tournament Friday night at Globe Life Field. The Horned Frogs will face Arizona in the championship game at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. It was the fourth straight win over the Jayhawks this season with TCU picking up a sweep at Lupton Field in April. The win over Kansas should also provide a major boost to the Horned Frogs' chances of hosting a regional in the NCAA Tournament.
TCU baseball rolls Houston, advances to face Kansas in Big 12 tournament

2 weeks ago | star-telegram.com | Stevie Michael Johnson

TCU baseball advanced to the semifinals of the Big 12 tournament and also moved step closer to hosting a regional during the NCAA Tournament with a 7-1 win over Houston Thursday night. The lopsided affair featured plenty of highlights from the Horned Frogs including a masterpiece on the mound by Tommy LaPour and a number of record-setting performances by TCU's hitters.
TCU baseball rolls Houston, advances to face Kansas in Big 12 tournament

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Stevie Michael Johnson

TCU baseball advanced to the semifinals of the Big 12 tournament and also moved step closer to hosting a regional during the NCAA Tournament with a 7-1 win over Houston Thursday night. The lopsided affair featured plenty of highlights from the Horned Frogs including a masterpiece on the mound by Tommy LaPour and a number of record-setting performances by TCU’s hitters.
How do TCU's running backs stack up with the rest of the league?

2 weeks ago | star-telegram.com | Stevie Michael Johnson

There will be a changing of the guard at running back this season in the Big 12. The conference must replace some of the most productive rushers in its history with the likes of Cam Skattebo, Tahj Brooks and Devin Neal all pursuing their NFL dreams. The amount of talent leaving the conference would suggest that Big 12 teams will lean more on their quarterbacks than ever, but there's still some starpower at running back in the conference.