Tom Burke

Tom Burke

Joined: Nov 12, 2025

Tom Burke is a 1976 graduate of TCU with nearly 45 years of award-winning, professional experience, including: daily newspaper sports writing and photography; national magazine writing, editing, and photography; and global corporate communications, public relations, marketing, and sales leadership. For more than a decade, Tom has maintained his TCU sports blog, “Midnite Madness.” Tom and his wife, Mary, who is also a TCU alum, live in Fort Worth.

Jan 10, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Anthony Dell'orso (3) brings the ball up court past TCU Horned Frogs guard Jayden Pierre (1) during the game between the Horned Frogs and the Wildcats at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

James Nnaji debuts for the Baylor Bears in their loss to the TCU Horned Frogs in their Big 12 opener Jan. 3, 2026

Armed Forces Bowl Pregame, 2025 at Amon G. Carter Stadium, home of the TCU Horned Frogs. Texas State vs. Rice

Dec 30, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Ken Seals holds the Alamo Bowl most valuable offensive player trophy after victory over the Southern California Trojans at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

CB Jonah Martinez goes through a drill during TCU Football's fall camp.

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Tom Burke takes a look at what bowl season has become in the age of opt-outs.

Nov 29, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs head coach Sonny Dykes walks off the field after a weather delay game stoppage is called during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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In this Midnite Madness column, Tom Burke breaks down Josh Hoover's transfer portal decision, the OC change, and what it means for TCU's offense moving forward.

In the 1998 Sun Bowl, the TCU Horned Frogs Upset the USC Trojans.

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Part 2 looks back at the moments, games, and figures that give TCU's Alamo Bowl history its lasting significance.

Dec 28, 2017; San Antonio, TX, United States; TCU Horned Frogs defensive end Ben Banogu (15) and tight end Cole Hunt (81) kiss the championship trophy after the 2017 Alamo Bowl against the Stanford Cardinal at Alamodome. TCU defeated Stanford 39-37. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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As TCU football fans surely know, but may not care, the Horned Frogs are playing 16th-ranked USC in the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on December 30. The continued

A patch is seen on the Texas Tech jerseys during the Big 12 Conference championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

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Notre Dame's CFP Snub Is the Big 12's Golden Opportunity

Nov 29, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; The TCU Horned Frogs showgirl dancer cheerleaders perform during the first half of the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Midnight Madness is a weekly opinion column by Tom Burke for TCU On SI