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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

Dormady dooms Panthers in Brahmas’ debut

Dormady dooms Panthers in Brahmas’ debut

Nicholas Kingman, Assistant Opinion Editor April 23, 2024

Despite the loss of quarterback Chase Garbers who left in last week’s game with a season-ending injury, backup Quinten Dormady stepped up to the plate, leading the Brahmas to a 19-9 victory over the...

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Brahmas’ Garbers done for the season

Nicholas Kingman, Assistant Opinion Editor April 23, 2024

San Antonio Brahmas’ starting quarterback Chase Garbers is sidelined for the rest of the season after suffering a wrist injury during the third quarter of Sunday’s 31-24 loss to the St. Louis Battlehawks.  Garbers...

Brahmas fourth quarter comeback comes up short

Brahmas fourth quarter comeback comes up short

Nicholas Kingman, Assistant Opinion Editor April 16, 2024

There was no late-game magic for the San Antonio Brahmas, who fell to the St. Louis Battlehawks 31-24 on Sunday afternoon at the Alamodome.  “Obviously, disappointing when you lose, I thought...

Brahmas sink Showboats in late game heroics

Brahmas sink Showboats in late game heroics

Nicholas Kingman, Assistant Opinion Editor April 10, 2024

Late game heroics came just in time for the San Antonio Brahmas at the start of the fourth quarter. In a compelling comeback, the Brahmas beat the Memphis Showboats 20-19 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.  Coming...

Brahmas capture first UFL win over Defenders

Brahmas capture first UFL win over Defenders

Nicholas Kingman, Assistant Opinion Editor April 2, 2024

Despite being 76 years old and having over 50 years of coaching experience, San Antonio Brahmas head coach Wade Phillips still has a couple miles left in his tank. The former NFL coach had his team...

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...

MARCH 19, 2023: The Arlington Renegades against the San Antonio Brahmas at The Alamo Dome on March 19th, 2023 in San Antonio, TX. 

(© Alonso Ramirez/XFL)

Springtime football is here to stay

Nicholas Kingman, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

The XFL and the United States Football League announced on Thursday that the two Spring football leagues would merge before the 2024 season. The merger comes as both leagues are trying to find a foothold...

MARCH 19, 2023: The Arlington Renegades against the San Antonio Brahmas at The Alamo Dome on March 19th, 2023 in San Antonio, TX. 

(© Alonso Ramirez/XFL)

Brahmas keep playoff hopes alive, avenge loss against Renegades

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor March 28, 2023

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Brahmas have had less than an ideal start to their first professional season. The new-found team came into Sunday with a “must-win” mentality, falling 1-4 in the...

FEBRUARY 19, 2023: The St, Louis Battlehawks against the San Antonio Brahmas at The Alamo Dome on February 19th, 2023 in San Antonio, TX. 

(© Alonso RamirezIII/XFL)

Brahmas lose second game of the season against the Roughnecks

Rylan Renteria, Contributor March 7, 2023

HOUSTON – The San Antonio Brahmas lost their week three away matchup to the Houston Roughnecks 22-13. The Brahmas started hot with a 59-yard kickoff return to the Houston 36-yard line. A couple of...

FEBRUARY 19, 2023: The St, Louis Battlehawks against the San Antonio Brahmas at The Alamo Dome on February 19th, 2023 in San Antonio, TX. 

(© Alonso RamirezIII/XFL)

Brahmas win the franchise’s first game against Guardians

Rylan Renteria and Luke Lawhorn February 28, 2023

ORLANDO Fl. – The San Antonio Brahmas bounced back after their season-opening loss with a dominant 30-12 win over the Orlando Guardians on Sunday afternoon at Camping World Stadium. After the 18-15...

San Antonio welcomes the XFL

San Antonio welcomes the XFL

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor February 24, 2023

SAN ANTONIO – Loyal San Antonio natives will no longer have to wait for the fall months to pack the Alamodome for football. The XFL, a professional football league played in the late winter months...

FEBRUARY 19, 2023: The St, Louis Battlehawks against the San Antonio Brahmas at The Alamo Dome on February 19th, 2023 in San Antonio, TX. 

(© Alonso RamirezIII/XFL)

San Antonio Brahmas lose XFL opener in sellout crowd

Luke Lawhorn and Rylan Renteria February 21, 2023

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Brahmas lost their season-opener to the St. Louis Battlehawks 18-15 Sunday afternoon in the Alamodome. The Brahmas appeared to be in control of Sunday’s game, though...

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