For as many questions as there were about TCU’s offense heading into the 2007 season, TCU’s defense was primed to be one of the best units in TCU history. Guys like Jason Phillips, David Hawthorne, and Rafael Priest were preparing to once again be one of the top defenses in the country.
In 2006, the Frogs were second in the nation in total defense, allowing just 234 yards and 12.3 points per game to opposing offenses. While Phillips, Hawthorne, Priest, and others all played major roles on defense, arguably the best player on TCU’s defense was junior Tommy Blake.