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The tremulous history of spring football

The tremulous history of spring football

Nicholas Kingman, Assistant Opinion Editor March 6, 2024

Football is America’s national sport and it is unlike any other sport in the U.S. Every Saturday and Sunday in the fall, you are guaranteed multiple games on national television. From high school to...

Should court storming be banned?

Should court storming be banned?

Connor Suehs, Staff Writer March 6, 2024

Court storming, the jubilant rush of fans onto the basketball court or football field after a monumental victory, has long been a tradition in college sports. It’s an exhilarating display of passion...

How do refs get selected to work the Super Bowl?

How do refs get selected to work the Super Bowl?

Michael Rios, Contributor February 20, 2024

You might not realize it, but referees play a much bigger role in the Super Bowl than you think. They are responsible for calling penalties that could kill a play on offense and defense. Referees also...

New year, new Brahmas

New year, new Brahmas

Nicholas Kingman, Assistant Opinion Editor February 20, 2024

The San Antonio Brahmas inaugural season in 2023 was underwhelming, to say the least. The Brahmas were one of the worst teams in the XFL last season, ending the season 3-7 under first-time head coach Hines...

Mahomes has overtaken Brady as the G.O.A.T.

Mahomes has overtaken Brady as the G.O.A.T.

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor February 20, 2024

When Tom Brady won his seventh Super Bowl while playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by beating Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs three seasons ago, there was no doubt who the greatest football player to...

Make way for NFL’s international pathway

Make way for NFL’s international pathway

Haley Aguayo, Assistant Sports Editor February 20, 2024

When people think of the Super Bowl, they think of two different aspects of it.  Firstly, there is the game. Two teams who had overcome adversity and hate throughout their season and the road to success...

Super Bowl LVIII: A dynasty cemented

Super Bowl LVIII: A dynasty cemented

Aramis Santiago, Staff Writer February 20, 2024

As the anticipation for Super Bowl LVIII reached its peak, the football world braced itself for an epic rematch that would echo through the ages.  On one side stood the San Francisco 49ers, led by...

What’s the difference between MLS and Premier League?

What’s the difference between MLS and Premier League?

Connor Suehs, S February 13, 2024

Football, as a global sport, manifests itself differently across various leagues worldwide. The Premier League in England and Major League Soccer in the United States represent two prominent footballing...

Quarterback Frank Harris drops back for a pass. Harris threw for a program record 392 yards, along with four touchdowns.

Why is Frank Harris not entering the NFL draft?

Rylan Renteria, Staff Writer January 30, 2024

UTSA has seen its fair share of talent enter the NFL Draft in recent years. Spencer Burford, Sincere Mccormick and Tariq Woolen are just a few names to pursue a career at the next level. Seven seasons...

Which team will win Super Bowl LVIII?

Which team will win Super Bowl LVIII?

Michael Rios, Contributor January 30, 2024

With the 2023-24 NFL season coming to an end, it is time to start asking ourselves which team has the best chance of winning Super Bowl LVIII.  After the conclusion of Conference Championship Weekend,...

Dallas Cowboys

The ‘boys of purgatory

Nicholas Kingman, Staff Writer January 23, 2024

January has been a rough month for the Dallas Cowboys organization over the past 29 seasons. The ‘Boys have not won a divisional round game since 1995, which was also their last appearance in the NFC...

The Alamo Bowl: San Antonio’s top winter attraction

The Alamo Bowl: San Antonio’s top winter attraction

Nicholas Kingman, Staff Writer January 4, 2024

When late December rolls around and the cool air gives South Texas a certain crispness, those are the telltale signs that another memorable Alamo Bowl is around the corner. The 31st Alamo Bowl did not...

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