Chris Del Conte’s legacy after nine years at TCU comes down to fundraising, hiring coaches and building relationships.
Those qualities no doubt spurred Texas in its quest to attract the Horned Frogs’ top athletic official.
Here’s a look at Del Conte’s accomplishments while serving as athletic director from 2009 to 2017 — in no particular order.
Getting TCU into the Big 12. Del Conte basically started from scratch after being hired. Charged with getting the Horned Frogs into a Power 5 league, he found a home in the Big East but reversed course when it coincided with the league’s demise.