TCU's expectations are CWS, even when the talent level isn't as high

COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Going into the College Station Super Regional, TCU played the uncharacteristic role of underdog.

It's an infrequent occurrence in this era of Horned Frogs baseball, but the logic was justified, even if you asked TCU head coach Jim Schlossnagle. Host Texas A&M was the team with the No. 4 national seed next to its name and had a plethora of draft picks, great pitching, power hitting and more veteran players than the Frogs, not to mention the benefit of home-field advantage. None of that ultimately mattered, as the Horned Frogs upended the Aggies in the series 2-1, clinching a third consecutive trip to the College World Series.

It was a byproduct of the culture…