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Episode 292: UTSA Topples FIU, Prepares for Critical Offseason (00:48:14)
Following a lackadaisical start that put FIU up 14-0 through the first five minutes, UTSA snaps into game mode to go on a 57-6 barrage and secure their third straight bowl win. The victory also secured the Roadrunners a winning record in 2025, finishing 7-6 for the second straight season. While hoisting hardware is a great way to end the up-and-down season, Jeff Traylor must quickly shift his focus to the most important offseason of his collegiate coaching career - hiring an offensive coordinator and reloading a defense that has seen mass exodus to the transfer portal. 03:12 Early Struggles 06:26 Talent Disparity 10:18 Roster Management and Portal Exodus 18:05 Recurring Disciplinary Issues 25:58 Individual Player Performances 27:19 Offensive Play Calling 32:31 Assessing Coaching Changes and Conference Dynamics 34:01 Planning for 2026: Roster Construction 36:54 Defensive Challenges and Areas of Focus 43:07 Transfer Portal Insights and Future Strategies Video: https://youtu.be/FZF90RYUyxI
Episode 290: Army snaps UTSA's home conference winning streak (01:13:06)
The Army Black Knights continue to be impervious to the magic of the Alamodome, as they knocked off the Roadrunners 27-24 in San Antonio to end UTSA's regular season with a loss. We break down what went wrong for the Roadrunners, before pivoting into some reflection on the Roadrunners' 2025 season and what changes could be in store for 2026. Note that this episode was recorded before news broke of Justin Burke's departure to Kentucky to join Will Stein. Chapters 00:00 Reflecting on UTSA's Home Loss Streak 06:05 Momentum Shifts in the Game 10:55 Army's Physicality and Coaching Influence 13:07 UTSA's Execution vs. Army's Aggression 14:55 The Turning Point: The Pick Six 18:59 Small Mistakes Leading to Big Consequences 23:24 Highlighting Standout Players 27:24 Reflections on the Season's Performance 30:24 Missed Opportunities and Frustrations 43:59 Expectations for Offseason Changes 53:58 Evaluating Recruitment and Coaching Changes 58:55 Franchise Tagging Players for the Future Video: https://youtu.be/7rDC53LekNk
Episode 289: UTSA seeks their first win over Army in the Alamodome (00:31:46)
UTSA's win streak in conference games in the Alamodome is the stuff of legends, but one team has consistently had the Roadrunners number in the confines of the Dome -- The Army Black Knights. Now conference mates, could Army put an end to UTSA's home winning streak to secure their bowl eligibility? 00:00 Happy Thanksgiving! 01:30 UTSA Football Season Recap 02:44 Previewing the Army Black Knights Matchup 04:52 Army's Offensive Strategy and Key Players 10:10 UTSA's Defensive Challenges Against Army 14:24 UTSA's Offensive Strategy Against Army 19:36 Senior Day and Player Highlights 29:23 Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook Video: https://youtu.be/E4_rRtu00bA
Around the Bird Bath: UTSA Baseball 2026 Schedule Release with James Taussig (00:59:33)
Baseball season will be here before we know it, and today's release of the Roadrunners' 2026 schedule brings us that much closer to first pitch. Dan is joined by UTSA Baseball alumnus James Taussig to discuss this season's schedule, highlight some key matchups, and discuss the flawed RPI system in college baseball.
Episode 288: Jeff Traylor reaches his sixth straight bowl game at UTSA (00:48:09)
Alamodome magic showed up once again as the Roadrunners smoked the ECU Pirates 58-24, giving UTSA their sixth-straight season of bowl eligibility, while the Pirates were eliminated from American Conference championship contention. We had to spend some time in this episode searching for answers around why the Alamodome has been such an unfriendly site for opponents. 00:00 Dominating Victory Over ECU 05:21 Inconsistency on the Road vs. Home Performance 08:19 Comparing This Year to Last Year 14:02 Offensive Line Performance 16:52 Key Plays and Momentum Shifts 19:48 Future Outlook 25:00 Defensive Highlights and Culture 28:59 The Alamodome's Home Field Advantage 38:30 Defensive Performances and Team Resilience 42:10 Is UTSA vs ECU becoming a rivalry? Video: https://youtu.be/8i-c6iyL3hM
Episode 287: UTSA seeks bowl eligibility against ECU in the Alamodome (01:07:33)
The Roadrunners finally earned their first conference road win in two years with a too-close-for-comfort win over Charlotte. Can UTSA now extend their home conference winning streak? It'll be a big challenge against an ECU team who is still in the hunt for a bid to the conference championship game. 0:00:00 UTSA's Road Win: A Mixed Bag 0:06:07 The Importance of Bowl Eligibility 0:09:08 Coaching and Leadership Concerns 0:11:56 Offensive Performance: The Good and the Bad 0:14:57 Defensive Dominance 0:17:53 Special Teams Struggles 0:20:37 Running Back Dynamics 0:36:24 Previewing the Matchup: UTSA vs. ECU 0:54:58 Game Predictions and Fan Engagement 01:00:52 Traditions and Fan Experiences Video: https://youtu.be/BENzBCGa_Es
Episode 286: Another embarrassing no-show on the road for UTSA (01:02:17)
7Alex Golesh and his Bulls down-right decimated the UTSA Roadrunners, then had a lot to say about it. It's just the latest entry in a frustrating cycle for the program where the Roadrunners secure a big win at home and look to be turning the corner before falling flat on their face when they step into another team's stadium. Can UTSA put their road woes to the side to beat a deeply struggling Charlotte program? We better hope so. 0:00:00 UTSA gets wrecked on the road once again 0:03:50 Alex Golesh calls out Jeff Traylor 0:10:00 It's not been a fun year to be a UTSA fan 0:22:10 We actually talk about the game a little bit 0:37:32 Charlotte is a real mess right now 40:33 Biff Poggi set Charlotte back by years 43:19 Defensive Challenges and Team Dynamics 46:17 Fan Engagement and Team Morale 49:06 Looking Ahead: Remaining Games and Predictions 51:58 Coaching Pressure and Future Changes Video: https://youtu.be/qzxlkUHv2xQ
Around the Bird Bath: Introducing a new co-host (00:48:47)
We're extremely thrilled to introduce you all to Dan's new co-host, Paisano Sports Editor Rylan Renteria! Tune in to hear how Rylan got his start covering UTSA Baseball and how he developed such a passion for the program. Rylan and Dan also share some hints on scheduling, as well as break down the action from the UTSA Fall World Series.
Episode 285: The Roadrunners shock Tulane with a stunning upset (01:05:45)
Don't count out the Roadrunners in the Alamodome, especially in their black out unis. UTSA felt disrespected by Tulane, and responded in kind of a shocking 48-26 shellacking on ESPN. We break down how the Roadrunners were able to turn things around, and discuss the improving health of the offense. Next up is another super formidable opponent, as USF boasts what may be the deepest roster UTSA has ever seen a conference opponent bring into battle. 00:00 UTSA's Surprising Upset Victory 03:12 Defensive Performance and Team Dynamics 06:25 Quarterback Health and Performance 09:02 Offensive Strategy and Play Calling 18:07 Coaching and Future Prospects 29:54 Roster Management and Player Development 32:33 Special Teams Surprises and Performance 35:12 Coaching Challenges and Program Expectations 46:50 UTSA's Upcoming Challenge Against USF 49:59 Analyzing USF's Roster and Performance 58:43 Game Predictions and Final Thoughts Video: https://youtu.be/yNTgUzuH_B8
UTSA Basketball 2025 Season Preview (00:50:31)
The outlook for both UTSA Men's and Women's basketball looks tough to tip off the 2025-2026 season. Austin Claunch has to flip his entire roster (again) in his second season, while Karen Aston will need to nurse up an extremely injured roster. We examine the roster on both programs and preview the upcoming schedule. 00:00 Season Preview: Excitement and Expectations 03:19 Roster Reconstruction: A Fresh Start 06:07 Challenges of Player Retention and Team Chemistry 09:13 Exhibition Game Analysis: Lessons Learned 11:59 Upcoming Schedule: What Lies Ahead 14:42 Key Players to Watch: New Additions and Potential Stars 17:28 Conference Landscape: Assessing the Competition 24:16 Impact Transfers and Freshmen to Watch 40:29 Women's Team Challenges and Injuries 45:51 Expectations for the Women's Team Video: https://youtu.be/eM35b1tQ3ZQ
Episode 284: Can UTSA hold any hope for an upset against Tulane? (00:53:42)
Jeff Traylor chose to stood pat over the bye week after the Roadrunners were humiliated against rival North Texas. Will UTSA find a way to generate a spark after the bye week, or will the Roadrunners fall flat again? The 6-1 Tulane squad presents an opposing challenge as San Antonio enters the ESPN prime time spotlight. 00:00 Jeff Traylor's Press Conference and Team Morale 06:15 ESPN's Coverage and Student Engagement 14:10 Team Performance and Offensive Cohesion 18:39 Tulane's Strengths and Betting Lines 24:17 Jake Retzlaff: Tulane's Dynamic Quarterback 36:23 Tulane's Defensive Strengths 39:26 Special Teams and Game Predictions 42:05 Coaching Decisions and Future Implications Video: https://youtu.be/pRIYaIZNhpI
Around the Bird Bath: American Offseason Check In with Andrew Riedell (01:03:26)
Dan welcomes Andrew Riedell of College Baseball Central to Around the Bird Bath to check in on the status of American Conference baseball heading into the fall ball season. Andrew provides an absolute wealth of knowledge around the conference and the sport as a whole, including some great inside information gleamed from on-site visits to several programs. Dan and Andrew discuss which teams are winning in the transfer portal, and Andrew shares his pick for the preseason favorite for 2026.
Episode 283: The Roadrunners embarrass themselves again with another rivalry no-show (00:48:23)
Jeff Traylor's UTSA program has failed to show up in three games under Traylor's tenure. All three have been in rivalry games, with the most recent being a disgusting 55-17 beat down from the UNT Mean Green. This is the type of loss that points to deep cultural issues, as the head man himself ate his own cheese following an impressive but anticipated big win against Rice. The program is quickly heading into a death spiral without drastic change. 00:00 UTSA's Current Struggles 05:09 Fan Sentiment and Engagement 10:00 Coaching Accountability and Performance 19:34 Execution and Discipline Issues 23:55 Unraveling Culture at UTSA 30:24 Offensive Struggles and Quarterback Concerns 31:57 Defensive Failures and Missed Tackles 34:21 The Turning Point of the Game 40:42 Injuries and Team Performance 42:14 Rivalry Dynamics and Future Implications Video: https://youtu.be/VofRX_T6nP8
UTSA demolishes Rice 61-13 in an all time bounce-back (00:59:00)
The Roadrunners let some steam loose on the Rice Owls with a record-setting performance that saw UTSA knock three different Rice quarterbacks out of the game. UTSA's offense found a new level of explosiveness thanks to some home run plays through both the ground and the air. Meanwhile, UTSA's defense wouldn't be left out of the scoring party as they pitched in 16 points of their own. We recap this impressive blowout while looking ahead to a huge game against a 5-1 North Texas rival. 00:30 UTSA's Dominant Victory over Rice 10:58 Analyzing the Impact of the Win 31:21 Rivalry Overview: UTSA vs UNT 36:22 Analyzing UNT's 2025 Season 39:42 Key Players on the UNT Roster 52:19 Score Predictions Video: https://youtu.be/V5iW4uJADtg
Episode 281: UTSA tailspins with a second half collapse against Temple (01:03:12)
The Roadrunners looked to have corrected some issues coming out of the bye week, then halftime happened. Temple Head Coach K.C. Keeler ripped into his team at the half then took control of the contest to overcome an 11 point deficient. UTSA looks to be in deep trouble as the toughest part of the conference slate looms. Can the Roadrunners turn things around against a new look Rice offense? We introduce Scott Abell and his gun choice option. 0:00:00 UTSA disappoints on the road once again 0:05:09 Third quarter adjustments issues point to systemic problems with the program 0:20:49 Breaking down the highs and lows from the loss to Temple 0:41:02 Previewing Scott Abell's Rice Owls 0:57:08 Score predictions Video: https://youtu.be/2BkTdmRt06U
Episode 280: UTSA and Temple clash to begin American Conference play (00:46:46)
Both the Roadrunners and Owls will be fresh off of bye weeks on Saturday as they get the pads popping to begin conference play. UTSA has looked shaky through their 2-2 start, while Temple hasn't played an evenly-matched opponent yet. We break down the names and tendencies to know heading into this conference match up. 00:00 Introduction to Conference Play 03:14 UTSA's Performance and Expectations 11:56 Surprises of the Season 14:44 Previewing Temple's New Era 39:02 Game Predictions and Expectations Video: https://youtu.be/tS7h5wjUVg4
Around the Bird Bath: Investing into UTSA Baseball with the 2013 Roadrunners (01:34:44)
Enjoy a very special episode of Around the Bird Bath as Dan is joined by three alumni from UTSA's highly successful 2013 team - Mike Warren, Jaryd Hodgson, and John Bormann. The guys recollect on their journey to UTSA, culminating in a trip to regionals against Oregon State. All three guys are now very involved in bolstering support for the program today as the Roadrunners seek to build the facilities that the baseball program deserves.
Episode 279: UTSA's road win over Colorado State raises serious concerns with the offense (00:48:13)
Road wins against FBS opponents are never something to take for granted, but man was this offensive performance was hard to swallow. UTSA returns almost all of their offense, yet they look less cohesive than the defense where zero starters returned. We break down the performance against the CSU Rams and what needs to change in the bye week. 00:00 Introduction and Season Overview 03:08 Game Recap: UTSA vs. CSU Rams 06:09 Defensive Performance Analysis 09:06 Offensive Struggles and Concerns 11:57 Key Player Performances 15:00 Quarterback Challenges and Future Outlook 23:38 Mental Struggles and Team Cohesion 31:46 Special Teams Woes 38:10 Coaching Challenges and Future Outlook 42:34 UTSA's Area Code Guys Are Not Showing Up Video: https://youtu.be/nREGBsOddy8
Episode 278: UTSA's secondary needs to fix itself against Colorado State (01:12:08)
The Roadrunners handled business against Incarnate Word with a boring offensive game plan and a knack for generating turnovers against an overmatched opponent. Now UTSA has to build off of their first win with a challenging road trip to face an opponent they are 0-2 against historically. CSU's passing offense is in shambles, and UTSA has one of the worst secondaries in the country. Something's gotta give. 00:00:00 UTSA did what they had to do against UIW 00:06:58 Defensive Performance and Turnovers 00:10:54 Offensive Strategy and Passing Game 00:25:07 Defensive Adjustments and Coverage Issues 00:28:14 Emerging Talents in the Defensive Line 00:32:12 Linebacker Performance and Team Discipline 00:36:27 Special Teams Areas for Improvement 00:41:38 Introduction to Colorado State University Rams 01:01:11 Predictions Video: https://youtu.be/eU7SlY3ZDas
Episode 277: GJ Kinne wins his second straight over Jeff Traylor (01:06:17)
For the second straight year, Texas State looked like the better coached and more well prepared team in the I-35 rivalry. It was the Bobcats who stepped up each time a big play was needed, and never wavered in the face of adversity from the Roadrunners. Jess Loepp's secondary was torched, while the offense struggled with consistency. Where do things go from here? The answers are harder to find on the defensive end. 00:27 Texas State was the better team on the field, are they a better program now? 06:08 The Bobcats were so much more resilient in the heat of the contest 10:40 Pushing back on the narrative of the portal explaining UTSA's struggles 17:18 UTSA had some serious procedural complications on the offense 23:15 Let's be honest, this roster has some glaring holes 32:31 Special teams is a train wreck for UTSA 40:12 Highlighting positives for UTSA coming out of the loss 44:20 Previewing UIW ahead of the Hometown Showdown 55:40 UTSA's secondary will need to show improvement against a similar offense they struggled with last week 59:43 Score predictions Video: https://youtu.be/_EhCBPCf0tA
Episode 276: UTSA seeks revenge against TXST after a promising showing against A&M (01:16:00)
While the Roadrunners weren't able to pull the upset against #19 Texas A&M, UTSA sure looked the part against an SEC foe. Winning in the trenches and mostly avoiding penalties, Jeff Traylor feels like his team has the right stuff to compete for a championship. UTSA will have a chance to prove their progression over the offseason this week as they welcome Texas State to the Alamodome for the home opener. Can UTSA avenge last year's awful loss in the I-35 Showdown? 04:20 A&M performance recap 34:08 Listener voicemails 46:03 Previewing the Texas State Bobcats 1:11:00 Score predictions Video: https://youtu.be/9MGWFtoFNK0
Episode 275: UTSA starts the 2025 season in primetime against Texas A&M (01:15:44)
Football season is back! The Roadrunners look to follow up on a hot finish to the 2024 season with Owen McCown back under center, but they'll need a rebuilt defense to step up. UTSA's first test will be a tough one as they'll travel to Kyle Field to face Mike Elko's Aggie squad. Video: https://youtu.be/gG8W2E2hPD8 00:00 Reflecting on 15 seasons of UTSA Football 05:59 Roster changes and portal impact 12:16 Shifts in the program culture 23:57 Players we're excited to watch 29:16 Remaining roster concerns 41:23 Texas A&M preview 1:10:02 Game predictions
Episode 274: The season approaches as UTSA names the 2025 Triangle of Toughness (01:16:05)
We're back in the swing of things as the 2025 season creeps up! We break down UTSA's newly minted 210 Triangle of Toughness, and give a preview of UTSA's fall schedule. An imposing out of conference slate gives way to a fairly manageable American Conference schedule. Video: https://youtu.be/IZBa1ElupVM
Around the Bird Bath: Updating the UTSA Baseball record book (00:53:14)
In this episode of Around the Bird Bath, Dan provides a comprehensive summer check-in on UTSA baseball, discussing the team's performance, records broken during the season, and individual player achievements. He highlights the impressive statistics set by the team and players, including records for runs, RBIs, and pitching performances. Additionally, Dan touches on the challenges of tracking players during summer ball and the impact of transfers on the team. The episode concludes with a look ahead to the future of UTSA baseball and the importance of continued support from fans and sponsors.
Around the Bird Bath: Catching up with Head Coach Pat Hallmark (00:58:29)
After a whirlwind past couple of months, Pat Hallmark rejoins Around the Birdbath to reflect on the successes of UTSA Baseball throughout the 2025 season. Coach also opens up to share how his hard-nosed coaching style builds lasting connections with his players, how next year's roster is looking, and his staff's plan on leveraging increased revenue sharing to build a lasting program. Video: https://youtu.be/q7Vo4L7-B-w
