It's really hard to blow a 42-17 lead with just 20 minutes left in a game, but the Roadrunners found a way to blow it. The explanation for the shocking letdown is simple -- UTSA fell victim to the same exact same issues that they haven't been able to address all season long. Now a loaded Memphis roster comes to town looking to take advantage of an injury-sticked UTSA secondary. 0:00:54 - UTSA's loss to Tulsa was one of the worst in program history 0:05:36 - A listener voicemail about the big picture issues with the program 0:10:00 - While the roster's youth is a common scape goat for the team's struggles, but it's the veterans making the majority of the worst mistakes 0:17:14 - A failed red zone trip told an important narrative in the loss 0:26:50 - Discussing coaching accountability 0:52:58 - Previewing a deep and talented Memphis team 1:09:24 - Predictions for an ESPN2 showdown in the Alamodome Video: https://youtu.be/UAU0U2hGjLU
Injuries forced UTSA to play the young guns against FAU, and the underclassmen showed up in a big way. UTSA played their cleanest and most complete game of the season, but is is a sustainable improvement for the struggling team? Taking care of business on a road trip to Tulsa is the next step towards bowl eligibility. 01:43 - UTSA proved us wrong by showing and playing with a lot of heart and resiliency 10:00 - Play the kids! 16:46 - We're still seeing growing pains from Owen McCown 25:06 - UTSA's defense played out of their minds 43:55 - Previewing the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 1:00:51 - Predictions for this week's game Video: https://youtu.be/fKpKT8jDZdo
Both UTSA and FAU come into this weekend contest with 2-4 records, as the two program's winning head coaches have struggled to get their team in the win column this season. The Owls are stingy on pass defense, and have a solid run game. We dive into the match up ahead of this Saturday's game in Episode 259. 2:53 - UTSA and FAU's seasons have had a lot of similarities 5:28 - The Roadrunners will be limited by injuries and suspensions this Saturday 8:46 - FAU's quarterback situation isn't pretty, and we're unsure if their starter will be available 11:20 - Key players on the FAU roster 20:10 - Thoughts on the Tom Herman era at FAU 26:06 - Score predictions and closing thoughts Video: https://youtu.be/fAWZB26iWBo
The Rice Owls defeated the UTSA Roadrunners for the first time in a decade, as a miracle catch lifted the home team to victory in the final seconds. It was a gut punch, but honestly a fitting ending for a team that didn't deserve to win given their school-record 16 penalties. Even more concerning was the team's poor behavior after the loss, as the team escalated some taunting from a Rice player into a full-blown brawl. 0:01:11 - UTSA engages in a post-game brawl with the Rice Owls 0:08:14 - The Roadrunners are not being held responsible for their lack of discipline, putting the team's culture in peril 0:20:29 - Breaking down the plays and mistakes that allowed Rice to take the win 0:55:13 - Taking a look at some of the systemic issues that led UTSA to the lowest point of the Jeff Traylor era Video: https://youtu.be/B5C4o0U2yZY
The Roadrunners will travel to Rice this week to try to find some confidence and a pulse on offense. Rice's offense is every bit as points-challenged as UTSA's so don't expect fireworks in Houston on Saturday. Can UTSA play clean and let their talent flourish? Video: https://youtu.be/EHzCyAyCQkA
ECU did all they could to give UTSA a chance to win this conference opener, but UTSA's offense squandered chance after chance to tie the game in the second half. Penalties and mental miscues spelled UTSA's doom once again, as a great game from the defense went to waste. 0:00:45 - Recapping an extremely frustrating loss for UTSA 0:12:18 - Why last Saturday was Owen McCown's worst showing 0:28:50 - UTSA needs a cultural reset to save their season 0:41:16 - Giving out grades for each position unit and the coaching staff Video: https://youtu.be/7-O4g76JkpE
UTSA welcomed Houston Christian to the Alamodome this past weekend and used the opportunity against an FCS opponent to sharpen their approach on both sides of the ball. While it wasn't a perfectly clean showing, the Roadrunners handled business and mostly looked good doing it as UTSA dominated in the trenches and created explosive plays. Following the victory, rumors were buzzing that a move to the Pac 12 was imminent for the athletics program. That didn't come to be, as UTSA affirmed their commitment to the AAC alongside Memphis, Tulane, and USF. We talk about why that may likely end up being the right decision. Lastly, we preview UTSA's upcoming road trip to face a very tough ECU team that looks a lot like UTSA this year. The Roadrunners are a slight underdog to the Pirates, a team that has blown three score leads in consecutive weeks. This is going to be a fun one, folks! 00:46 UTSA takes care of business against HCU 30:29 The Pac 12 comes poaching for UTSA but the AAC wins the war 50:56 Previewing an anticipated tight contest between ECU and UTSA Video: https://youtu.be/XXgiluuropk
Best 56-7 loss ever? Yeah, Texas really was that good. But the Roadrunners played pretty well within their own abilities. The run game bounced back, the defense played tough up front, and the effort was better across the board. This loss could be a building block for better things if UTSA can flourish against Houston Christian this week. Video: https://youtu.be/JIRv1a1uXRE
UTSA pretty much never got off the bus in San Marcos, as the Bobcats pulverized the Roadrunners to earn their first ever win in the I-35 Showdown in convincing fashion. There's a lot of reflecting to be done after a loss this severe, and we syphon through all of it in a very long recap of a painful, embarrassing day in UFCU Stadium. No rest for the weary as UTSA will now travel a bit further up I-35 to face #2 UT-Austin and former Roadrunner Trey Moore. 00:00 An embarrassing defeat 07:44 Analyzing UTSA's performance 14:56 What role did coaching play in UTSA's loss? 27:52 The offensive line is struggling mightily 41:01 Was the defense really that bad? 45:50 What this loss means for the program going forward 56:11 UT Longhorns Preview 1:01:02 How Steve Sarkisian has built UT into a national title contender 1:07:22 Will this tough turnaround hurt the team's psyche? 1:13:05 Realistic goals for UTSA this week Video: https://youtu.be/-7OZAn74btY
The I-35 Showdown is back and the stakes have never been higher. The Bobcats are favored over UTSA to win a game against the Roadrunner for the first time. The loser will be more or less eliminated from the College Football Playoffs. We set the stage for kickoff at UFCU Stadium by previewing the Bobcats' roster, listing out the improvements we want to see from UTSA, and giving our final score predictions. Introduction and Rivalry Hype (00:01 - 05:11) Texas State's Rise (05:11 - 06:46) Stadium Atmosphere and Fan Expectations (06:46 - 12:03) Texas State's Offense (12:03 - 27:05) Texas State's Defense and Predictions (27:42 - End)
UTSA raced out to a 21-3 lead over Kennesaw State then things got pretty sloppy for the Roadrunners as penalties kept the Owls in the game. The underwhelming performance took away from a stellar home debut for Owen McCown, as well as a terrific showing from the Roadrunners' defense. We break down the key takeaways from the Alamodome as UTSA stumbled into a 1-0 record in the early season. Check out our YouTube channel for the video version of the podcast!
It's finally game week! We kick off the show by briefly discussing the MASSIVE news of UTSA and UT Health San Antonio merging. Of course we had to give our thoughts on UTSA's first depth chart for 2024, then dive into our analysis on this week's game against Kennesaw State. See y'all on Saturday!
We're less than two weeks away from kickoff! This episode is jam packed as we get you caught up on all things Roadrunner football. We start the podcast with a review of UTSA's updated Blackbird uniforms, before we're joined by Jacob Cavazos to fill us in on the Alumni Association's tailgating plans for this season. We wrap the show up with position previews for the wide receivers and quarterbacks. Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch the video versions of the podcast!
Dan is back with another episode of Around the Bird Bath as he chats with UTSA legend Michael Rockett about getting scouted by UTSA, playing on a championship Roadrunners squad, his time in the Detroit Tigers organization, and life after his playing days.
We're in full-on football season as the Roadrunners wrap up the first week of fall camp. We share what we've learned about this team thus far through the camp, as well as react to the unveiling of this year's single digit jersey numbers. The selections of players voted into the Triangle of Toughness gives us a lot of insight into the program's culture and team leaders. We also discuss concerns with managing player injuries, and run through the list of players who have stood out through camp. Head over to our website or Youtube to watch the video version of the podcast!
We kick off our 2024 season coverage with a recap of AAC Media Days and a preview of some awesome coverage changes for us, including video format podcasts on YouTube! We discuss UTSA's high expectations going into the season (04:41) and analyze Jeff Traylor's comments on the importance of taking September games seriously in pursuit of the team's goal of making a run at the College Football Playoffs (16:09). One of the hot discussion topics at AAC Media Days was the concept of a conference-wide NIL floor/cap, so we gave our thoughts on the realities and implications of such league rules (19:32). Finally, we touch on UTSA's plans to hire a dedicated staff member to oversee NIL opportunities at UTSA (28:37).
Breaking Not-So-Good News! UTSA Baseball is in the midst of a mass exodus through the transfer portal over the last month, following a lackluster finish in the AAC Tournament to finish their 2024 season. The list is up to 14 names in the portal as of the time of this publishing, and fingers crossed it doesn't get any longer. Dan and Adrian discuss: what gives? Why don't guys want to play for a competitive team with good culture and a winning coach? Is it merely a coincidence, or does something smell funky at the Bird Bath?
The Roadrunners are set for their first ever American Athletic Conference tournament as UTSA wrapped up the regular season as the #2 seed. This gives the team a favorable draw as they look to win the conference in the hopes of securing a bid to an NCAA regional. Editor's Note: I (Jared) apologize for the raw audio in this episode. I'm still without power following Thursday's storm in Houston so this episode was uploaded from my phone without any editing.
With a short week for the Birds on the schedule this week we decided to go with a combined episode for you guys as Dan and CJ recap a UTSA run-rule victory over cross-town rival UIW, while Dan wraps up the episode with a look at the FAU Owls and some potential scenarios for UTSA's conference seeding heading into the conference tournament.
The Roadrunners need to find their groove again this weekend as they welcome USF to the Bird Bath. UTSA will be battling to keep their #2 seed in the conference tournament, but they'll need some improved starting pitching this weekend to make it happen. We break down the last home series of the season for the Roadrunners.