1946 TCU Horned Frogs football team
American college football season
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The 1946 TCU Horned Frogs football team was an American football team that represented Texas Christian University (TCU) in the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1946 college football season. In their 13th year under head coach Dutch Meyer, the Horned Frogs compiled a 2–7–1 record (2–4 against SWC opponents) and were outscored by a total of 148 to 90.[1]
- Dutch Meyer (13th season)
| 1946 TCU Horned Frogs football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Southwest Conference |
| Record | 2–7–1 (2–4 SWC) |
| Head coach |
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| Offensive scheme | Meyer spread |
| Home stadium | Amon G. Carter Stadium |
Tackle Weldon Edwards was selected by both the Associated Press and United Press as a first-team player on the 1946 All-Southwest Conference football team.[2][3]
TCU was ranked at No. 52 in the final Litkenhous Difference by Score System rankings for 1946.[4]
The Frogs played their home games in Amon G. Carter Stadium, which is located on campus in Fort Worth, Texas.
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21 | vs. Kansas* | T 0–0 | 20,405 | [5] | |
| September 28 | Baylor | W 19–16 | 16,000 | [6] | |
| October 5 | Arkansas |
| L 14–34 | 13,000 | [7] |
| October 11 | at Miami (FL)* | L 12–20 | 30,860 | [8] | |
| October 19 | at Texas A&M | L 0–14 | 20,000 | [9] | |
| October 25 | vs. Oklahoma A&M* | L 6–7 | 16,000 | [10] | |
| November 2 | No. 14 Oklahoma* |
| L 12–14 | 6,000 | [11] |
| November 16 | No. 6 Texas |
| W 14–0 | 21,000 | [12] |
| November 23 | at No. 12 Rice | L 0–13 | 28,000 | [13] | |
| November 30 | at No. 3 SMU | L 13–30 | 17,000 | [14] | |
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After the season
The 1947 NFL draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Horned Frogs were selected.[16]
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | NFL club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 119 | Weldon Edwards | Tackle | Washington Redskins |
| 22 | 198 | Fred Taylor | End | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 25 | 227 | John Polzin | Guard | Boston Yanks |
| 26 | 237 | Dave Bloxom | Back | Boston Yanks |