FORT WORTH, Texas — Colin Kaepernick has no formal affiliation with TCU, nor did he ever play the Horned Frogs in a game, but he made a tangible impact on the university that extends deep into the mortar, and the success, of the school.
This year is the 10th year anniversary of TCU's Rose Bowl season, which would not have been possible without the contributions of the ousted NFL quarterback, Mr. Kaepernick, and his Nevada Wolf Pack.
On Nov. 26, 2010, Kaepernick "led TCU" to the Rose Bowl when Nevada upset No. 3 Boise State. That upset ultimately changed the trajectory of a team, a school and a city.
"I mean, just look at what TCU is today as a result of all that," former Nevada starting offensive lineman John Bender said.
Just look at it. TCU is in the Big 12, its applications, enrollment and the property value of the surrounding neighborhoods all increased, in part, because of that season.
No fewer than 853,034 jigsaw pieces all magically fell into place for TCU to make the Rose Bowl at the conclusion of the 2010 season, but Kaepernick and Nevada is the one piece that made them all fit.
