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Tag: UTSA Roadrunners

The Third Phase: Ray Guy Semifinalists (Grading My Predictions)

Posted by Andrew Nostvick on November 17, 2017

I know it's not Monday. Don't panic! This is a special edition of the Third Phase. We're publishing this now so we can get it out there for you the viewing public to enjoy. The Augusta Sports Council announced its 10 semifinalists Thursday for the Ray Guy Award. Yes, we have 10 semifinalists narrowed down…

Frank Wilson A High-Ceiling Coach at A High-Ceiling UTSA Program

Posted by Kyle Kensing on January 15, 2016

UTSA football and new head coach Frank Wilson make for a perfect pairing. Since the program's inception, UTSA has always been a gusher waiting for the right leadership to tap it. The hiring of Larry Coker as UTSA's first head coach in 2009 gave the Roadrunners immediate name recognition; at that point, Coker was just…

Value of Shawn Oakman and Scooby Wright Is Clear Week 1

Posted by Kyle Kensing on September 4, 2015

"Next man up" can be found on page 78, paragraph 10 of the football coachingĀ Almanac of Cliches. Given the inevitability of injuries, there's merit to the philosophy. But when the next man is following someone the caliber of Baylor defensive end Shawn Oakman or Arizona linebacker Scooby Wright, cliches go out the window. That's become…

College Football Night 1 Odds and Ends

Posted by Kyle Kensing on September 3, 2015

The first bit of college football history made in this 2015 season comes courtesy of quarterback Trey White. White ran six yards to cap a 12-play, 84-yard drive: the first scoring drive in Kennesaw State football history. TOUCHDOWN!!! Trey White gives KSU the lead!! Owls lead 7-3 with 1:32 remaining in the first. #WitnessKSU #Believe—…

Phil Fulmer Returns to College Football…Sorta

Posted by Kyle Kensing on July 22, 2015

Southern Conference media day marks an unofficial kickoff to the league's 2015 campaign, a season in which Tennessee Volunteers legend and the first BCS championship-winning head coach, Phil Fulmer, makes his return to college football. Well, Phil Fulmer's back in college football kinda-sorta. See, the coming season marks the relaunch of East Tennessee State's football…

Just Give Bill Clark Coach of the Year Now

Posted by Kyle Kensing on July 21, 2015December 5, 2017

The man most deserving of the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year won't be on the sidelines for a single game in 2015; nor in 2016. But, through his commitment to UAB football amid the program's tumult, Bill Clark has proven himself a leader of award-winning caliber. UAB announced the football program's return from a…

Remember the Alamodome, and UTSA Football

Posted by Kyle Kensing on September 4, 2014September 5, 2014

A college football program that existed only in concept just five years ago stole the show on NFL opening night. (more…)

Week 1 Roundtable: Best Games, Upset Watch and Star Players

Posted by Kyle Kensing on August 29, 2014August 28, 2014

The long wait is over. Week 1 of the 2014 college football season is here, and not a moment too soon. (more…)

An Oakland Raiders Move to San Antonio Would Harm Growth of UTSA

Posted by Kyle Kensing on July 29, 2014July 29, 2014

As chatter of an Oakland Raiders move to San Antonio emanates, there is an important number to keep in mind: 56,743. (more…)

Q&A Day: Les Miles vs Steve Spurrier; In-N-Out vs Chick-Fil-A

Posted by Kyle Kensing on July 17, 2014July 17, 2014

Q&A Day returns and, I must say, it's quality over quantity. Dominating the college football landscape in what would otherwise be a slow time of the year are SEC media days, the annual event that seems to get longer, start earlier, and feature more absurdities every year. (more…)

What Reports on Fastest Growing Cities in America Say About Conference Realignment

Posted by Kyle Kensing on May 25, 2014May 27, 2014

Studies on the fastest growing cities in America explain why college football's conference realignment has shaken out as it has, and also offers possible insight into the sport's future landscape. Using two recent such studies, one via the Washington Post and the other from Forbes, the future of conference realignment could be mapped out. (more…)

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