Mind-bending memes capture vibe of TCU’s chaotic season

By RALPH D. RUSSO The Associated Press

FILE - TCU running back Kendre Miller (33) runs past Texas defensive end Barryn Sorrell (88) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Austin, Texas. TCU was ranked fourth in the Big 12 — but 65th in the country — in yards per carry allowed at 4.10. By far their best defensive game came against Texas and All-American Bijan Robinson, who had 29 yards on 12 carries. TCU plays Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman, File)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Stephen Spillman]

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — TCU’s surprising run to the College Football Playoff has been punctuated by mind-bending celebratory memes that have become social media sensations. The man behind the memes is Jon Petrie, a recent graduate of the University of Maine and aspiring filmmaker. His official title is coordinator of creative video for TCU and his main job is shooting an online docuseries about this Horned Frogs’ season. The memes started about halfway through the season after TCU beat Oklahoma State. They captured a chaotic season for the Frogs, filled with close game. Petrie said the fast-paced posts can seem absurd, but he was confident they would be a hit.