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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

UTSA's defense huddles up on the sideline during a game against Army in October. The team hopes to return to play on Saturday against UTEP.

Traylor shines more light on UTSA’s COVID-19 setback

Max Aguirre, Sports Editor November 10, 2020

UTSA football’s routine COVID-19 testing returned positive tests as announced by the athletic department on Friday. This forced UTSA to postpone the game against Rice scheduled for this past Saturday....

Corey Mayfield Jr. and Carl Austin III celebrate a touchdown. Photo by Robin Castro

‘Runners will meet Rice in Houston, look to avoid falling under .500

Ryder Martin, Assistant Sports Editor November 3, 2020

Coming off their worst offensive performance of the season last week in a 24-3 loss to Florida Atlantic (2-1), the UTSA offense has some soul-searching to do. In a game in which they only tallied 230 yards...

The Roadrunners were shut down on offense by the Owls, scoring only three points in a momentum-killing loss. After a 3-0 start, the 'Runners have lost four out of their last five games. Photo by Lindsey Thomas

‘Runners disappoint in Florida, fall to 4-4 on the season

Max Aguirre, Sports Editor November 2, 2020

UTSA was unable to rally this weekend after falling behind early to Florida Atlantic in Florida. Rainy conditions made the field of play sloppy and seemed to affect both offenses to a certain extent. The...

Quarterback Frank Harris runs past Stephen F. Austin's defense during the second game of the season. Harris' scrambling ability contributes greatly to UTSA's efficient rushing attack.

The stats show it: UTSA football has improved considerably

Ryder Martin, Assistant Sports Editor October 30, 2020

UTSA football has gotten off to a better start than anyone could’ve realistically expected in Coach Jeff Traylor’s first year. Sporting a 4-3 record on the year with wins over Texas State, Stephen...

Quarterback Frank Harris looks to throw the ball downfield as the limited attendance crowd behind him cheers the 'Runners on. A crowd of 6114 was in attendance, about half of what the average attendance was last year.

Fans remain comfortable at Alamodome despite pandemic

Max Aguirre, Sports Editor October 30, 2020

As UTSA clawed their way back into the game against Louisiana Tech last Saturday night, 6,114 fans cheered them on in the depleted stands. Empty seats lined the Alamodome; the striking changes needed to...

Head Coach Jeff Traylor looks on and prepares to make adjustments during UTSA's game against LA Tech.

UTSA prepares for the Florida Atlantic Owls

Max Aguirre, Sports Editor October 27, 2020

After an exciting 27-26 comeback victory against Louisiana Tech, UTSA will travel to face 1-1 Florida Atlantic, who are coming off a 20-9 loss to Marshall; their game against UTSA will be the third of...

Frank Harris, Sincere McCormick and the Roadrunners celebrate in the end zone after McCormick's 45 yard touchdown that put the 'Runners up by one with less then six minutes left to play.

‘Runners outlast Bulldogs for their fourth win of the season

Max Aguirre, Sports Editor October 25, 2020

The UTSA Roadrunners welcomed the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs to the Alamodome on Saturday. The Bulldogs came in with a record of 3-2 and a 2-1 conference record. The ‘Runners came into the game looking...

UTSA Safety Rashad Wisdom warms up before last Saturday's game against the Army Black Knights. The Roadrunners fell to the Black Knights 28-16.

Roadrunners prepare to defend the Alamodome against the Bulldogs

Max Aguirre, Sports Editor October 20, 2020

The UTSA Roadrunners will look to halt their three game losing streak this weekend against the Louisiana Tech (LA Tech) Bulldogs. The Bulldogs have won three out of their five games and are coming off...

The AP top 25 needs to change, here’s how

The AP top 25 needs to change, here’s how

Ryder Martin and Alex Hanks October 20, 2020

The Associated Press (AP) Top 25 is broken. Long the hallmark for measuring and ranking the best teams in college football, the AP Top 25 has been in use since 1936. While the AP Poll has been passed in...

The Roadrunner defense huddles up and waits on the Army Black Knights to set up on the line of scrimmage. UTSA fell to Army 28-16.

‘Runners drop their third straight game, fall to 3-3

Dalton Hartmann, Staff Writer October 19, 2020

The UTSA Roadrunners (3-3) took on the Army West Point Black Knights (5-1) at the Alamodome on October 17th. The ‘Runners lost the game 28-16, making this the third game the ‘Runners have lost in a...

Lowell Narcisse runs the ball in a 2019 game against the Rice Owls.

Athlete of the week: Lowell Narcisse

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor October 16, 2020

Coming off the bench against the Brigham Young University Cougars and completing 17 of 20 passes, throwing for 229 yards and two touchdowns and earning himself the highest rated quarterback title from...

Former UTSA safety Carl Austin III walks towards the field prior to a game during October of the 2019 season. The 'Runners will look to avenge last year's loss to the Black Knights this weekend.

‘Runners primed for a physical battle against the Black Knights

Ryder Martin, Assistant Sports Editor October 13, 2020

Following a hard-fought 27-20 loss to the Brigham Young University Cougars last week, the Roadrunners are looking to get back on track this week against the Black Knights of Army. Despite coming in as...

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