Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Is UTSA football underrated?

Is UTSA football underrated?

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor November 11, 2022

UTSA is having another historic football season, sitting comfortably amongst their conference opponents with an 8-2 overall record and 6-0 in Conference USA for the second straight season. Not only do...

Roadrunners win another overtime thriller

Roadrunners win another overtime thriller

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor November 7, 2022

Quarterback Frank Harris threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Cephus in a second overtime to beat UAB in Birmingham Saturday afternoon. UTSA (7-2, 5-0 C-USA) came into Saturday’s game as the number-one...

UTSA football players on award watchlists

UTSA football players on award watchlists

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor November 5, 2022

UTSA football is at the back-end of its season and preparing to defend its conference title. Quarterback Frank Harris is the star of the team, already receiving national attention and collecting honorable...

Top October performers

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor October 25, 2022

There are a handful of sports that are currently in season at UTSA. Cross country has its conference meet at the end of the month. Soccer and volleyball start their conference tournament in November. The...

Can the Roadrunners coast to repeat as C-USA champs?

Can the Roadrunners coast to repeat as C-USA champs?

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor October 25, 2022

Following Saturday’s win against North Texas (4-4, 3-1 C-USA), UTSA (6-2, 4-0) is now the only unbeaten team in Conference USA. Of course, this means the Roadrunners control their own destiny and as...

Protecting the football product: quarterbacks

Protecting the football product: quarterbacks

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor October 18, 2022

There once was an era where a quarterback was hit and tackled like every other player on the field. Since the early 2000s, the rules have become easier for them. The main goal is to protect the quarterback...

Athlete of the Week: De’Corian Clark

Athlete of the Week: De’Corian Clark

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor October 10, 2022

UTSA football is in the middle of its season, and the offense is leading the way. The Roadrunners are 11th in the nation in total offense, averaging 498.3 yards per game. UTSA has three wide receivers...

None-and-done

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor October 3, 2022

Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the United States, drawing in millions of dollars every season and bringing enjoyment yearlong. The athletes work their whole lives to make it to the big...

Frank Harris celebrates in the endzone after rushing for a touchdown. Harris had four touchdowns against Middle Tennessee, and a program record of 414 passing yards.

Despite a late rally, UTSA holds of Middle Tennessee 45-30

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor September 30, 2022

Starting the Conference USA schedule, UTSA (3-2, 1-0 C-USA) traveled to Murfreesboro for just the second time to play the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-2, 0-1) on Friday, Sept. 30. Both teams came into...

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

UTSA’s explosive second half dominates Texas Southern 52-24

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor September 24, 2022

In the final game of the ‘Runners non-conference schedule, UTSA (2-2) hosted the Texas Southern Tigers (1-3), which was the first meeting between the two teams. Despite the score being closer than it...

The epidemic of concussions in the NFL

The epidemic of concussions in the NFL

Dafny Flores, Staff Writer September 20, 2022

In the National Football League (NFL), concussions are an obscure epidemic that occurs every season. With each tackle and brutal plunge, NFL teams and fans are cautious of the unexpected outcome that can...

UTSA loses to No. 21 Texas 41-20

UTSA loses to No. 21 Texas 41-20

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor September 18, 2022

In their first meeting in program history, UTSA (1-2) traveled 90 minutes up I-35 to play the Texas Longhorns (2-1) on Saturday, Sept. 17. Though UTSA held tough, running back Bijan Robinson and the Longhorns...

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