Best Conferenceusa Podcasts (2025)

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Around the Bird Bath: Updating the UTSA Baseball record book 53:14

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10d ago53:14

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In this episode of Around the Bird Bath, Dan provides a comprehensive summer check-in on UTSA baseball, discussing the team's performance, records broken during the season, and individual player achievements. He highlights the impressive statistics set by the team and players, including records for runs, RBIs, and pitching performances. Additionall…

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Around the Bird Bath: Catching up with Head Coach Pat Hallmark 58:29

22d ago58:29

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After a whirlwind past couple of months, Pat Hallmark rejoins Around the Birdbath to reflect on the successes of UTSA Baseball throughout the 2025 season. Coach also opens up to share how his hard-nosed coaching style builds lasting connections with his players, how next year's roster is looking, and his staff's plan on leveraging increased revenue…

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Around the Bird Bath: Pat Hallmark takes UTSA to a Super Regional on an expired contract 1:28:49

1M ago1:28:49

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I feel safe in saying this is the longest UTSA Baseball podcast of all time, but it's so warranted following the wild past two weeks in the program's history. The Roadrunners made their first Super Regional trip, but strange news about Pat Hallmark's contractual status with UTSA quickly overshadowed the narrative around the program. In this episode…

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Around the Bird Bath: UCLA vs UTSA Super Regional Preview 39:57

2M ago39:57

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The Roadrunners are two wins away from Omaha as they head out West to take on the UCLA Bruins in UTSA's first-ever Super Regional appearance. Can the bats stay red hot after taking down Texas last weekend in the biggest series win in program history? UTSA will need to ride the high through the jet-lag and cut up home plate to make the baseball carr…

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Around the Bird Bath: Roadrunners eliminate Longhorns, advance to Super Regional 28:41

2M ago28:41

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UTSA Baseball completes back-to-back wins over Texas in the Austin Regional to eliminate the Longhorns from postseason play and advance to the program's first-ever Super Regional. In an electric Regional weekend where the Roadrunners won three games straight, UTSA was firing in all phases: hitting, pitching, fielding, and baserunning. We saw this t…

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Around the Bird Bath: UTSA head to Austin seeking the program's first win in a regional 42:29

2M ago42:29

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With the Roadrunners having earned their first-ever at-large bid to an NCAA regional, UTSA will now look to scratch another "first" off the list -- winning a game in a regional for the first time ever. First up for the Roadrunners will be a Kansas State team that lives and dies by the home run. Can Zach Royse avoid hard contact to put up a quality …

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Around the Bird Bath: 2025 AAC Tournament Preview 58:22

2M ago58:22

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UTSA Baseball's postseason will begin on Tuesday as the Roadrunners play their fourth straight game against the Rice Owls. With the Owls' ace on the mound, expect a tougher fight from Rice than we saw in the past weekend's series. We also zoom out a bit to talk about UTSA's chances at winning the tournament, as well as receiving an at-large bid. La…

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Around the Bird Bath: Rice series preview with At The Roost 55:48

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The Roadrunners will wrap up their regular season this weekend with a chance to set a new program record for wins. They'll need to defend their home diamond against a surging Rice program who has air under their wings following a mid-season coaching change. Dan is joined by the ever-insightful Matthew Bartlett from At The Roost to preview this cruc…

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Episode 273: The future of NIL at UTSA with Athletic Director Lisa Campos 1:13:47

3M ago1:13:47

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The House Settlement is on the horizon, bringing a new era of revenue sharing to college athletics. We know that UTSA will opt-in to the settlement, meaning they'll be paying their student athletes. But how will UTSA strategize their movements around this opportunity? Which sports will see the most investment? How does Runners United tie into the e…

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Around the Bird Bath: UTSA comes out on top of a slug fest in San Marcos 24:09

3M ago24:09

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31 runs later, the Roadrunners walked out of San Marcos with a crazy win over Texas State. The wind was blowing out and balls were flying out of the park right and left. Despite some command struggles from UTSA's pitching staff, the Roadrunners proved they were a better team by fighting back from a large deficit to sweep the season series against t…

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Around the Bird Bath: UTSA looks to pounce on a weak Memphis pitching staff 24:42

3M ago24:42

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UTSA will look to keep the Memphis Tigers' bats cold this weekend as they welcome Memphis to the Bird Bath. The Roadrunners will be a heavy favorite on paper, which means anything less than a sweep could drastically hurt UTSA's RPI and chances at a potential at-large bid.

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Around the Bird Bath: Can UTSA pull off sweeps in consecutive weekends? 44:11

3M ago44:11

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The Roadrunners are off to their second best start in program history, but there's little room for a let up as UTSA will need to protect their high RPI to give themselves a chance at an at-large bid to a regional. Before previewing this weekend's series against Tulane, we take some time to survey the American as we reach the halfway point of confer…

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Around the Bird Bath: UTSA prepares to face off against Wichita State 26:49

3M ago26:49

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Be careful of writing off this weekend's series against Wichita State as a slam dunk for the Roadrunners. The Shockers have played one of the most difficult schedules in the country this season, though they have struggled to find their footing since conference play began. Can UTSA's pitching staff get back on track to lead the Roadrunners to sole p…

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Around the Bird Bath: UTSA loses a road nailbiter to TCU 20:21

4M ago20:21

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Despite several opportunities to take a commanding lead, UTSA couldn't muster a road win against TCU in Fort Worth as the Horned Frogs' pitching staff recorded 10 strikeouts on the night. Our recap looks into those missed opportunities as we recap the midweek game and take stock of the Roadrunners' impressive RPI.…

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Around the Bird Bath: UTSA avoids a blown lead in the I-35 Showdown 24:20

4M ago24:20

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Roadrunner field was packed on Tuesday night as UTSA set a program attendance record while grabbing their 20th win of the season against the hated Texas State Bobcats. UTSA raced out to a commanding 10-0 lead before watching the Bobcats slowly sneak back into it. We break down all of the action including some red hot hitters who led the Roadrunners…

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Episode 271: UTSA kicks off spring football with some fresh faces 50:36

4M ago50:36

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With spring football kicking off we take some time to survey recent developments around the program including the cancellation of the spring game, a new running backs coach, roster updates, Roadrunners' pro chances, and more. Video: https://youtu.be/aqWE5ok_8mY

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Around the Bird Bath: Slaying Big Brother 53:31

4M ago53:31

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It's a three-part episode of Around the Bird Bath this week as we break down the Roadrunners' huge road win over #8 Texas, take stock of the AAC as conference play begins, and preview UTSA's upcoming series against Charlotte. Can UTSA keep their momentum rolling as they travel out east?

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2024 Domeys Awards 1:18:05

4M ago1:18:05

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Thank you to all of our listeners who voted in the sixth-annual Domeys Awards! We’re thrilled to present the nominees and winners in each category in another spectacular production from our Creative Director Aaron Livingston. Remember that Domeys nominations are open year round, so tag or message us with any 2025 memes or moments deserving of recog…

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Around the Bird Bath: UIW snaps UTSA's program record winning streak 18:07

4M ago18:07

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The Roadrunners dropped their first game in 14 contests as cross-town rival UIW spoiled UTSA's historic run. It was UTSA's first home loss of the year, and UIW's first road win of the season. Baseball is weird. We break down the action in this Pitch Count Recap.

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Around the Bird Bath: Texas Southern series preview 2025 21:10

5M ago21:10

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Fresh off an upset win over #14 Texas A&M, UTSA is chasing history as they aim to continue their winning streak at home against Texas Southern. With the Tigers experiencing a down year, the Roadrunners will need to remain focused to avoid a slip up. Hear more in this series preview episode.

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Around the Bird Bath: UTSA smokes HCU and Oakland 20:17

5M ago20:17

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The bats are back, baby! UTSA destroyed both Houston Christian and Oakland in a pair of mid-week games, earning two run-rule wins. The pitching also impressed as things trend upwards for the Roadrunners. Tune in to the Pitch Count Recap to hear our takeaways from the victories.

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Episode 270: Recapping UTSA's 2025 Signing Class 1:11:16

5M ago1:11:16

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Jeff Traylor took a near-even split between transfers and high school athletes in the 2025 recruiting class as the Roadrunners looked to balance refilling urgent needs for this year's roster with seeking to develop future stand outs from the high school ranks. We run through each signee and highlight a few players we're most excited for. Video: htt…

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Around the Bird Bath: 2025 UTSA Baseball Season Preview 1:15:17

5M ago1:15:17

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Coming off another sour disappointment in the conference tournament, UTSA Baseball will aim to finally break through under Pat Hallmark as the program's growth has yet to translate over to the post-season. We recap the top moments of the 2024 season before jumping into our 2025 preview, as the Roadrunners should once again feature a potent offense …

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Episode 269: Assessing UTSA's 2024 Season 1:08:22

6M ago1:08:22

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We're back from a few week hiatus to look back and take stock of the Roadrunner's up-and-down 2024 season after having some time to process the year that was. UTSA certainly didn't meet their potential, but there's also a lot to be happy with as Owen McCown showed us that life after Frank Harris may not be as frightful as we feared. We grade the co…

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Episode 268: UTSA dominates the Myrtle Beach Bowl 57:59

7M ago57:59

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The Roadrunners made roadkill of a heavily-depleted Coastal Carolina roster as UTSA defeated the Chanticleers in all three phases of the game, securing a road victory 44-15. We break down all of the action from the Myrtle Beach Bowl as Jeff Traylor secured his fifth winning season at UTSA. 01:05 - UTSA earns their first road win of the season in th…

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Episode 267: Previewing the 2024 Myrtle Beach Bowl against Coastal Carolina 58:11

7M ago58:11

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It's definitely a strange bowl game for UTSA as they'll play a true road game in Myrtle Beach on Coastal Carolina's home field, while the Chanticleers will struggle to fill their two deep after being hit hard by the transfer portal. We discuss the UTSA outlook heading into bowl week, as well as preview Coastal as best we can given their roster flux…

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Episode 266 - UTSA falls at Army to finish the season winless on the road 1:06:34

8M ago1:06:34

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The Roadrunners pitched in their best road performance of the year, but four disastrous plays prevented UTSA from ending the regular season with a win. Sitting at 6-6, UTSA will now wait for their bowl selection to wrap up their ho-hum 2024 season. 0:00:46 - Recapping UTSA's letdown against Army in a game they could have won 0:04:36 - This was yet …

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Episode 265: The Roadrunners complete their season turnaround by reaching bowl eligibility 1:08:28

8M ago1:08:28

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UTSA sure didn't play their best against Temple, but it was still more than enough for the Roadrunners to comfortably defeat the Owls and secure a perfect record at home in the Alamodome. We explain why UTSA's 51-27 win still felt a bit underwhelming, especially in light of an extremely tough matchup against #25 Army this Saturday. 0:02:08 - Apprec…

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Episode 264: UTSA stomps UNT to keep their bowl chances alive 1:18:06

8M ago1:18:06

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The Roadrunners continued their winning ways in the Alamodome in November as they skated past their AAC rival on the back of a record-setting performance from the offense. Owen McCown was dealing, David Amador was wheeling, and the Roadrunners now need to defeat Temple to earn a spot in a bowl game this holiday season. We preview the Friday night t…

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Episode 263: Previewing a Friday night Battle of the Birds 35:25

8M ago35:25

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Jared leads a solo pod to preview UNT ahead of Friday's matchup on ESPN2. Both programs have very strong passing game, no real rushing attack, and a very young secondary. I think you can see where this game is heading! Sorry for the lack of video this week, we should be back to normal next week! 00:00 Introduction to the Battle of the Birds Rivalry…

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Around the Bird Bath: Recapping the Fall World Series with Pat Hallmark 38:28

9M ago38:28

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It's a big come back for Around the Bird Bath as Dan sits down with UTSA Baseball Head Coach Pat Hallmark for an exclusive interview to discuss the fall baseball season! Coach Hallmark shares his takeaways through the fall season thus far, including some emerging talents. Other points of discussion include Coach Hallmark coaching against his son, M…

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Episode 262: UTSA turns things around with a stunning upset of Memphis 53:52

9M ago53:52

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The wildly unpredictable Roadrunners followed up one of the worst losses in program history with one of their best wins, as an emerging passing game bested Memphis in the Alamodome. We break down how UTSA was able to pull off the upset, and caution fans against over-looking some of the long-lasting issues with this year's team. 01:02 - Recapping an…

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The Austin Claunch era tips off for UTSA Basketball 1:13:54

9M ago1:13:54

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Tune in as we discuss the upcoming UTSA basketball season, focusing on the significant roster changes, Austin Claunch's coaching philosophy, and key players to watch. We explore the expectations for the men's and women's teams, highlighting the potential for improvement and the importance of building team chemistry on the men's side. 03:02 - Will m…

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Episode 261: Reckoning with a historic collapse in Tulsa 1:17:13

9M ago1:17:13

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It's really hard to blow a 42-17 lead with just 20 minutes left in a game, but the Roadrunners found a way to blow it. The explanation for the shocking letdown is simple -- UTSA fell victim to the same exact same issues that they haven't been able to address all season long. Now a loaded Memphis roster comes to town looking to take advantage of an …

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Episode 260: The Roadrunners look to turn a youth movement into a winning streak 1:08:42

9M ago1:08:42

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Injuries forced UTSA to play the young guns against FAU, and the underclassmen showed up in a big way. UTSA played their cleanest and most complete game of the season, but is is a sustainable improvement for the struggling team? Taking care of business on a road trip to Tulsa is the next step towards bowl eligibility. 01:43 - UTSA proved us wrong b…

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Episode 259: Expect a slug fest this week between UTSA and FAU 34:36

9M ago34:36

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Both UTSA and FAU come into this weekend contest with 2-4 records, as the two program's winning head coaches have struggled to get their team in the win column this season. The Owls are stingy on pass defense, and have a solid run game. We dive into the match up ahead of this Saturday's game in Episode 259. 2:53 - UTSA and FAU's seasons have had a …

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Episode 258: Did UTSA hit rock bottom in an ugly loss to Rice? 1:14:31

9M ago1:14:31

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The Rice Owls defeated the UTSA Roadrunners for the first time in a decade, as a miracle catch lifted the home team to victory in the final seconds. It was a gut punch, but honestly a fitting ending for a team that didn't deserve to win given their school-record 16 penalties. Even more concerning was the team's poor behavior after the loss, as the …

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Episode 257: UTSA looks to turn around their season against Rice 47:53

10M ago47:53

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The Roadrunners will travel to Rice this week to try to find some confidence and a pulse on offense. Rice's offense is every bit as points-challenged as UTSA's so don't expect fireworks in Houston on Saturday. Can UTSA play clean and let their talent flourish? Video: https://youtu.be/EHzCyAyCQkA

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Episode 256: The UTSA offense continues to struggle in a loss to ECU 1:14:39

10M ago1:14:39

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ECU did all they could to give UTSA a chance to win this conference opener, but UTSA's offense squandered chance after chance to tie the game in the second half. Penalties and mental miscues spelled UTSA's doom once again, as a great game from the defense went to waste. 0:00:45 - Recapping an extremely frustrating loss for UTSA 0:12:18 - Why last S…

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Episode 255: UTSA tunes up against HCU to prepare to begin conference play 1:17:59

10M ago1:17:59

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UTSA welcomed Houston Christian to the Alamodome this past weekend and used the opportunity against an FCS opponent to sharpen their approach on both sides of the ball. While it wasn't a perfectly clean showing, the Roadrunners handled business and mostly looked good doing it as UTSA dominated in the trenches and created explosive plays. Following …

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Episode 254: UTSA Shows Progress in a Blowout 1:14:06

10M ago1:14:06

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Best 56-7 loss ever? Yeah, Texas really was that good. But the Roadrunners played pretty well within their own abilities. The run game bounced back, the defense played tough up front, and the effort was better across the board. This loss could be a building block for better things if UTSA can flourish against Houston Christian this week. Video: htt…

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Episode 253: TXST Humiliates and Humbles UTSA in the 2024 I-35 Showdown 1:19:25

11M ago1:19:25

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UTSA pretty much never got off the bus in San Marcos, as the Bobcats pulverized the Roadrunners to earn their first ever win in the I-35 Showdown in convincing fashion. There's a lot of reflecting to be done after a loss this severe, and we syphon through all of it in a very long recap of a painful, embarrassing day in UFCU Stadium. No rest for the…

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Episode 251: Is this the year the TXST Bobcats finally win one over UTSA? 56:06

11M ago56:06

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The I-35 Showdown is back and the stakes have never been higher. The Bobcats are favored over UTSA to win a game against the Roadrunner for the first time. The loser will be more or less eliminated from the College Football Playoffs. We set the stage for kickoff at UFCU Stadium by previewing the Bobcats' roster, listing out the improvements we want…

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Episode 250: UTSA wins an ugly one against Kennesaw State 1:03:58

11M ago1:03:58

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UTSA raced out to a 21-3 lead over Kennesaw State then things got pretty sloppy for the Roadrunners as penalties kept the Owls in the game. The underwhelming performance took away from a stellar home debut for Owen McCown, as well as a terrific showing from the Roadrunners' defense. We break down the key takeaways from the Alamodome as UTSA stumble…

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Episode 249: Kennesaw State Preview 2024 1:10:08

11M ago1:10:08

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It's finally game week! We kick off the show by briefly discussing the MASSIVE news of UTSA and UT Health San Antonio merging. Of course we had to give our thoughts on UTSA's first depth chart for 2024, then dive into our analysis on this week's game against Kennesaw State. See y'all on Saturday!

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Episode 248: Blackbird is back + WR/QB Preview 1:09:29

11M ago1:09:29

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We're less than two weeks away from kickoff! This episode is jam packed as we get you caught up on all things Roadrunner football. We start the podcast with a review of UTSA's updated Blackbird uniforms, before we're joined by Jacob Cavazos to fill us in on the Alumni Association's tailgating plans for this season. We wrap the show up with position…

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Around the Bird Bath: Episode 27 - Where are they Now? with Michael Rockett 1:18:45

11M ago1:18:45

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Dan is back with another episode of Around the Bird Bath as he chats with UTSA legend Michael Rockett about getting scouted by UTSA, playing on a championship Roadrunners squad, his time in the Detroit Tigers organization, and life after his playing days.

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Episode 247: What We've Learned from Fall Camp 2024 1:07:11

12M ago1:07:11

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We're in full-on football season as the Roadrunners wrap up the first week of fall camp. We share what we've learned about this team thus far through the camp, as well as react to the unveiling of this year's single digit jersey numbers. The selections of players voted into the Triangle of Toughness gives us a lot of insight into the program's cult…

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Episode 246: UTSA looks towards the 2024 season at AAC Media Days 1:03:46

12M ago1:03:46

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We kick off our 2024 season coverage with a recap of AAC Media Days and a preview of some awesome coverage changes for us, including video format podcasts on YouTube! We discuss UTSA's high expectations going into the season (04:41) and analyze Jeff Traylor's comments on the importance of taking September games seriously in pursuit of the team's go…

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Around the Bird Bath: Emergency Pod 50:00

1y ago50:00

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Breaking Not-So-Good News! UTSA Baseball is in the midst of a mass exodus through the transfer portal over the last month, following a lackluster finish in the AAC Tournament to finish their 2024 season. The list is up to 14 names in the portal as of the time of this publishing, and fingers crossed it doesn't get any longer. Dan and Adrian discuss:…