The tweet was sent almost a month ago, on July 29th. TCU Football’s account sent a graphic into the ether featuring a profile photo of Gary Patterson in his iconic visor, and a quote.
“Greatness never happened ever without failure.”
Patterson would know. In 2001, his first season as TCU’s head coach, the Frogs went 6-6. The following season, Patterson used the failures of the 2001 season to motivate his players. TCU would go 11-1 and win their first bowl with Patterson as coach -- a Liberty Bowl victory over Colorado State.
He did the same thing again in 2005.