Horned Frog

So I have noticed that "horned frog" is the No. 1 term on Google right now, and I can't help but wonder if that's because the general public simply has no idea what TCU's mascot is all about.

Well, since that's something I've always wondered about myself, why don't we take a look?

Ironically, TCU's mascot is not actually a frog, but a lizard. It's a Texas horned lizard, to be exact. It is commonly referred to as a "horned toad," a "horny toad," or a "horned frog," but it is a creature that is neither a frog nor a toad.

In addition, it's not a native of Texas. In fact, it may be native to Louisiana and Arkansas.

On balance, TCU's mascot is pretty unique. And if you think about it, it could very well be the most original mascot in all of collegiate athletics.

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are pretty good. So are the West Florida Argonauts. And I've always been partial to the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs myself.

So what do you think? Does TCU have college football's most original mascot?

Horned Frog

Rose Bowl Prediction -- Look to the Winner!

Gamblers will be using all sorts of complex calculations to decide where to place their money on today's Rose Bowl between the Wisconsin Badgers and the TCU Horned Frogs -- but TMZ has the secret formula for victory ... and it involves hot dogs.

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Seems one tradition leading up to the big game is for each team to eat hot dogs served by Pink's -- the most famous hot dog spot in Los Angeles. According to them, more often than not the team that eats the most hot dogs is the team that loses. Makes sense ...

This year, Wisconsin walloped TCU 485-270 ... which means TCU should kick but later today.

Rose Bowl Prediction -- Look to the Winner!