Andy Dalton and JT Hodges

Both are young alums, big fans of TCU and are rising stars in their professions. Earlier this month, they were introduced and posed for this photo flashing the Frog sign.

Andy Dalton '10, starting quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals, and country music artist JT Hodges '00 met after a Bengals' practice in October. Dalton has guided Cincinnati to a 4-2 start, while connecting on 118 of 189 passes for 1,311 yards and seven touchdowns and five interceptions. While the season is not even half over, the QB is being called Red Rifle by the local media and is emerging as a contender for NFL Rookie of the Year.

Hodges signed to Show Dog-Universal Music last year and opened this summer for the Toby Keith Locked and Loaded Tour. His first single Hunt You Down, released in June, is currently ranked 40th on the Billboard Country chart. A full-length compact disc will be released later this fall.

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