Don’t get him wrong.
TCU coach Gary Patterson was perfectly happy with Saturday’s 56-36 victory against SMU, mainly because it was a victory.
It had big plays from two of his heralded freshmen, some strong red-zone defense — which he likes — and it got the Horned Frogs to 3-0.
If only there hadn’t been three turnovers.
If only they had recognized the SMU trick plays they worked on.
If only the game was played somewhere besides Amon G. Carter Stadium, where everybody’s parents and friends are watching.
“I wasn’t very happy with Shaun Nixon spinning the ball,” he said of the junior running back’s touchdown celebration.