The last time the Gary Patterson moved a safety to linebacker, Travin Howard became the Horned Frogs’ all-time leading tackler of the Coach P era and earned himself a spot in and NFL camp. With Howard on to the NFL (he signed with the Chargers’ practice squad last weekend after initially signing with the Rams as an UDFA), GP went looking for his replacement, and found a Boy From the Boot that fit the mold perfectly.
According to sophomore Garret Wallow, who introduced himself to TCU fans Saturday afternoon with a series of big hits and an effective recklessness on the field, the move had been in the works since his freshmen year.