TCU quarterback Jeff Ballard looks to pass against Iowa State during the second quarter. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
TCU's Michael DePriest (19) races toward the end zone for an 84-yard touchdown reception as Iowa State's Steve Paris (8) chases him. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Iowa State quarterback Bret Meyer (7) fumbles the ball during a run as TCU's Robert Henson (51) defends. TCU recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)
Iowa State's Stevie Hicks (27) is stopped for a loss by TCU's Jason Phillips, left, Zarnell Fitch, top, and Tommy Blake (97) during the second quarter. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
TCU quarterback Jeff Ballard (16) is lifted by teammate Jared Retkofsky (83) as they celebrate their 27-24 win over Iowa State in the Houston Bowl. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
TCU kicker Peter LoCoco (13) celebrates his game-winning field goal with holder Reeve Dalton, top, as Iowa State's Jason Berryman (84) watches the kick during the fourth quarter. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
TCU coach Gary Patterson is dunked during the closing seconds against Iowa State. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)
TCU coach Gary Patterson is dunked during the closing seconds against Iowa State. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)
TCU coach Gary Patterson, right, has his hair messed up by Cory Rodgers, left, after being dunked with water. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
TCU coach Gary Patterson, right, shakes hands with Iowa State coach Dan McCarney, left, after the Houston Bowl. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
TCU's Chase Ortiz (93) celebrates after sacking Iowa State quarterback Bret Meyer (7) during the fourth quarter. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
TCU quarterback Jeff Ballard passes the ball during the fourth quarter against Iowa State. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)
TCU cornerback and All-America return specialist Greg McCoy was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 2012 National Football League Draft. Read More [+]
TCU All-America linebacker Tank Carder was drafted by the Buffalo Bills Saturday in the fifth round of the 2012 National Football League Draft. Read More [+]
Former TCU offensive lineman Spencer Thompson will be recognized Monday as a scholar-athlete at the National Football Foundation's Gridiron Club of Dallas annual banquet. Read More [+]
TCU football coach Gary Patterson held a Wednesday news conference in the Four Sevens Team Room to discuss his 2012 recruiting class, ranked 24th nationally by ESPN. Read More [+]
