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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

'Runners prepare to make their home debut against Stephen F. Austin

‘Runners prepare to make their home debut against Stephen F. Austin

Ryder Martin, Assistant Sports Editor September 15, 2020

This Saturday, UTSA football (1-0) will kick off their home opener and look to continue their hot start to the year against their FCS opponents, the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (0-1). The Jeff Traylor...

Quarterback Frank Harris runs through Texas State defenders on his way to the end zone during the first quarter of UTSA's 51-48 win.

UTSA kicks off Traylor era in spectacular fashion

Max Aguirre, Sports Editor September 12, 2020

The 2020 edition of the I-35 Showdown did not disappoint. A double-overtime ending to the first game of the Traylor era saw the Roadrunners overcome a fierce Texas State University Bobcat comeback. The...

Quarterback Jordan Weeks looks to pass in a game against LA Tech during the 2018 season.

For the program’s future, Jordan Weeks needs to start for UTSA

Ryder Martin, Assistant Sports Editor September 11, 2020

UTSA is set to begin its season this Saturday on the road in San Marcos against Texas State, but with only a few days left before the season kicks off, the Roadrunners have yet to officially name a starting...

Former UTSA linebacker Josiah Tauaefa stares down Texas State's quarterback before the snap in a 2018 game. The 'Runners won 21-25.

‘Runners set to play the Bobcats in the I-35 Rivalry Game

Dalton Hartmann, Staff Writer September 8, 2020

This Saturday, the UTSA Roadrunners will play the Texas State Bobcats. The game will kick off at 2:30 p.m. and will be the start of the ‘Runners season.  The I-35 Rivalry is a highly anticipated...

A player spotlight: Sincere McCormick

A player spotlight: Sincere McCormick

Max Aguirre, Sports Editor September 8, 2020

After putting together a remarkable freshman campaign last year, running back Sincere McCormick will no doubt be an instrumental part of the Roadrunner offense this season. Standing at 5 feet 9 inches...

Quarterback Frank Harris scrambles away from the Army defensive line in last year's Army vs UTSA game. The 'Runners lost last year's matchup 31-13.

New season, new meep?

Dalton Hartmann, Staff Writer September 4, 2020

UTSA football has made changes to its 2020 schedule of games due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The season opener against Louisiana State University (LSU) and the game against Old Dominion University (ODU)...

The UTSA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released guidelines for the upcoming football season for the safety of fans and teams in the Alamodome.

Alamodome details COVID-19 plan for UTSA football

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor September 1, 2020

Roadrunner football will return to the Alamodome to face the Stephen F. Austin State University Lumberjacks on Sept. 19. As the team and fans suit up for the 2020 season, Conference USA (C-USA) and the...

Sincere McCormick runs past Florida Atlantic University defenders in the final game of the 2019-2020 season

UTSA football set to begin Traylor era

Ryder Martin, Staff Writer August 25, 2020

After an offseason of much uncertainty, there will be UTSA football this fall. The season brings myriad questions as new head football coach Jeff Traylor attempts to revitalize a football program that...

Sheldon Jones breaking a tackle during a home game against the University of Southern Miss. The Roadrunners have played every home game in the Alamodome since they began play in 2011.

The Alamodome is hindering UTSA football’s growth

Ryder Martin, Staff Writer June 8, 2020

The Alamodome is a wondrous sight to behold. One of the most identifiable landmarks of downtown San Antonio, it plays host to a number of major events every year that serve as the nexus of entertainment...

Jeff Traylor speaking to the media during his introductory press meeting. Traylor becomes the third head coach in UTSA football history.

Head coach Jeff Traylor speaks on football program during the pandemic

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor May 22, 2020

First-year head football coach Jeff Traylor has led the Roadrunners through uncharted territory for the UTSA football program due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Traylor and the ‘Runners will face Louisiana...

Linebacker Andrew Martel attempting to shed a block from an FAU Owl in the last game of the 2019 season.

Former UTSA football trio named to NFF honors list

Ryan Garza, Sports Editor April 17, 2020

On April 15, the National Football Foundation & College Football Hall of Fame (NFF) named former UTSA football student athletes Andrew Martel, King Newton and Brett Winnegan to the 2020 NFF Hampshire...

The enduring cost of Frank Wilson

The enduring cost of Frank Wilson

Editorial Board January 28, 2020

UTSA is currently paying former head coach Frank Wilson $720,000 per year, and he doesn’t even work here. His payout comes from UTSA students’ pockets, despite us not having any direct say on this...

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