Will Our Star Ever Rise?

I received my new “Drive” Football Bowl Series (FBS) marketing campaign literature about a week ago. My information is that Texas State University (TXST) sent this material to the approximately four hundred Bobcat Club members who are already TXST supporters. While it is refreshing to see that someone finally took the time to prepare professional-looking materials, I have to ask myself once again, “What is the return on my investment?” Admittedly, I tend to have a business-minded approach to analyzing things, so maybe a better way to ask the question is, “What will TXST do with my money?”

In reviewing the materials, I found a list of benchmarks that TXST must attain to make the move to FBS. One would assume this is a business plan for achieving success. However, what I was not able to find was a timeline for achieving each benchmark, nor did I find who is accountable for achieving the benchmarks. Does this sound familiar? Read more

If Only Dreams Could Come True

While I was driving to the Maroon and Gold scrimmage I was listening to the Texas State pre-game radio broadcast as I’m sure many of you did throughout the central Texas area. I had been anticipating this scrimmage for a month because it had received so much coverage in central Texas media outlets.

As I was driving through Austin, I took note of the many billboards advertising TXSU’s third winning season in a row. I’m sure you all heard on ESPN how TXST’s football coach recently turned down nationwide offers from other schools because his salary is already on par with theirs. After all, he doesn’t really have time to respond because he is inundated with offers to be a Bobcat from the nation’s top recruits. Due to the fantastic fundraising efforts Read more

It’s not the Students or the Fans!

Over the years, I have had the opportunity to speak with many people about TXST athletics including distinguished alumni, faculty, fans, athletes, and students. Universally one word keeps surfacing, “Why?” Why isn’t this or that done? Everyone is baffled as to why things never seem to change. It is no secret that many people think of TXST as being inferior. This infuriates me because I know that perception is reality.

I have given this much thought and am led to one key opinion. I feel the problem is Read more

Softball Signs Three

The Texas State Softball program and head coach Ricci Woodard inked three student-athletes in the early signing period today as they all signed National Letters of Intent, joining the Bobcat family.

“We’re excited to have such a talented group coming in next year,” said Woodard. “We’ve been fortunate to bring in a lot of talent over the years and this incoming class falls nothing short of being one of the best.”

Cora Ramirez is a 5-6 outfielder/middle infielder from Read more

Earns No. 1 Seed in SLC Tourney

Texas State earned the No. 1 seed in the Southland Conference Tournament after it swept Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (25-19, 27-25, 25-22) Saturday afternoon at the Dugen Wellness Center. Texas State finished the regular season 10-0, after beginning league play 3-3. For the second straight year the Bobcats will be the No. 1 seed in the tournament. Read more

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