Alamodome Audible

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 team at their absolute best when they needed it most. Is this the greatest feat in all of UTSA sports history? Dan talks to us on his drive home from Austin for an unlocked immediate reaction episode. 

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 start and give UTSA a shot at another marquee win?

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. Lastly, we drop a much-anticipated new merch item with a special discount code at the end of the episode! Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s56sKfy_ZA

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 crucial Thursday-Saturday series for both teams.

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 equation? We welcomed UTSA Athletic Director Lisa Campos back to the show to discuss all of these things and more in a very fascinating conversation that Roadrunner diehards will love. Video: https://youtu.be/200Gq7xOB3A

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 the Bobcats.

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.

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 conference play.

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 possession of first place in the AAC?

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.

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 at the plate.

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

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?

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 recognition. Video: https://youtu.be/C0Mbr-8fY0U Categories: Best Moment of 2024 UTSA Athletics Newcomer of the Year Male Athlete of the Year Female Athlete of the Year Top Non-Athletics Moment of 2024 Play of the Year Meme of the Year

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.

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.

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.

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: https://youtu.be/zDZ3xd0SslA

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 and an unproven bullpen.

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 coaching staff on their performance, and hand out superlatives to players who stood out throughout 2024. 03:29 - What narratives will we take away from the 2024 season? 11:05 - Giving a letter grade to the season 17:36 - Best and worst moments of the season 27:24 - How did the staff do coaching this team? 36:10 - Player superlatives https://youtu.be/7GwFFFf8T_M

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 their final contest of 2024 05:05 - Justin Burke opened up the playbook and the offense took off running 17:15 - The Roadrunners special teams were cooking against Coastal 20:05 - UTSA's defense played spectacular football in the bowl game 29:11 - Jeff Traylor was unable to resolve the team's penalty issue this season 33:18 - Securing a winning record with a road win helped salvage what could have been a bad season 43:48 - How a new eligibility waiver could effect UTSA's 2025 roster Video: https://youtu.be/yGjSQSuAJ5c

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. 1:24 - A unique broadcast window should give some interesting national visibility 6:28 - The Roadrunners are in pretty good position for this bowl game as far as roster availability goes 15:02 - Picking young breakout candidates for UTSA in the bowl game 17:44 - How important is a win here for UTSA? 22:00 - Preview Coastal Carolina where their roster is depleted to say the least 27:01 - What if UTSA was a South Texas Ag school? 53:12 - Score predictions Video: https://youtu.be/N-suK8sbG2A

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 another game were the Roadrunners' loss was purely due to mental mistakes 0:09:40 - Discussing UTSA going winless on the road this season 0:21:54 - Breaking down UTSA's turnover at the end of the first half 0:29:00 - Owen McCown struggled a bit against Army's defense 0:33:50 - Praising UTSA's awesome defensive showing 0:36:50 - A controversial 4th & 1 decision from Jeff Traylor 0:44:25 - Looking at UTSA's possible bowl destinations 0:50:25 - UTSA loaded up with all conference recognition 0:56:18 - The roster starts to shake up as the portal starts to open and early signing day begins Video: https://youtu.be/GXG5MLNT9VY

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 - Appreciating UTSA's consistency in reaching five consecutive bowl games 0:06:40 - The Roadrunners just had way more talent to work with than Temple did 0:10:08 - UTSA's defense had a massive day as the front seven imposed their will 0:22:15 - Despite never looking particularly sharp, UTSA was able to put up a lot of points 0:35:37 - The illegal procedure penalties reminded us of how many recurring issues UTSA hasn't been able to fix this year 0:40:25 - Previewing UTSA's road trip to face #25 Army 1:01:45 - Our score predictions Video: https://youtu.be/eEyD9tVPoyk

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 tilt after the Owls make a change at head coach. 02:45 - Owen McCown showed UNT fans that their nightmares of defending UTSA didn't end when Frank Harris ran out of eligibility 10:57 - David Amador arrived with a massive performance against UNT 22:34 - A four play sequence swung the game in UTSA's favor and showed the coaching mismatch in the contest 30:03 - UTSA's defense played well as they shifted to favor coverage over pocket pressure 39:38 - Was Eric Morris a coaching upgrade for UNT? 53:20 - How are we feeling about Defensive Coordinator Jess Loepp five years into his tenure? 1:02:26 - Temple has really struggled this year, leading to a mid-season coaching change Video: https://youtu.be/Vp4VV5ODALg

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 06:59 Injury Reports and Game Impact 08:14 The Air Raid Offense of the Mean Green 14:12 Supporting Cast: Receivers and Tight Ends 18:47 Defensive Struggles and Changes at UNT 28:51 Offensive Strategies and Matchup Insights 29:43 Wrap up and Game Prediction

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, Mason Lytle's decision to stay at UTSA, and Hallmark's non-traditional approach to managing his pitching staff.

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 unbelievable and gritty win 11:31 - Was this Owen McCown's big breakout performance? 15:25 - Are we considering this UTSA's first ranked win? 18:33 - UTSA's tight ends have a MASSIVE game following a season-ending injury to Oscar Cardenas 24:20 - The run game has been a failure for UTSA this year 36:01 - Penalties were still an issue for UTSA despite a notable improvement 38:16 - UTSA has proven they can bring pressure consistently from all over the defense 41:07 - A secondary full of new faces performed quite well against a strong Memphis passing attack 48:02 - Looking ahead to the bye week and UNT week to follow Video: https://youtu.be/7XMtJpKs03k

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 moving to Nike give UTSA basketball a recruiting boost? 06:35 - Expect a fast tempo on offense to carry over from the Henson era 11:55 - Reintroducing Austin Claunch 18:38 - What we learned from UTSA's preseason scrimmages 27:57 - Introducing a completely brand new UTSA roster 55:33 - Setting low but fair expectations for the men's team 1:02:24 - Can UTSA Women's Basketball take that next step to the top of the conference?   Video: https://youtu.be/yxnl9gYcbys

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 injury-sticked UTSA secondary.   0:00:54 - UTSA's loss to Tulsa was one of the worst in program history 0:05:36 - A listener voicemail about the big picture issues with the program 0:10:00 - While the roster's youth is a common scape goat for the team's struggles, but it's the veterans making the majority of the worst mistakes 0:17:14 - A failed red zone trip told an important narrative in the loss 0:26:50 - Discussing coaching accountability 0:52:58 - Previewing a deep and talented Memphis team 1:09:24 - Predictions for an ESPN2 showdown in the Alamodome   Video: https://youtu.be/UAU0U2hGjLU  

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 by showing and playing with a lot of heart and resiliency 10:00 - Play the kids! 16:46 - We're still seeing growing pains from Owen McCown 25:06 - UTSA's defense played out of their minds 43:55 - Previewing the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 1:00:51 - Predictions for this week's game Video: https://youtu.be/fKpKT8jDZdo

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 lot of similarities 5:28 - The Roadrunners will be limited by injuries and suspensions this Saturday 8:46 - FAU's quarterback situation isn't pretty, and we're unsure if their starter will be available 11:20 - Key players on the FAU roster 20:10 - Thoughts on the Tom Herman era at FAU 26:06 - Score predictions and closing thoughts Video: https://youtu.be/fAWZB26iWBo

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 team escalated some taunting from a Rice player into a full-blown brawl. 0:01:11 - UTSA engages in a post-game brawl with the Rice Owls 0:08:14 - The Roadrunners are not being held responsible for their lack of discipline, putting the team's culture in peril 0:20:29 - Breaking down the plays and mistakes that allowed Rice to take the win 0:55:13 - Taking a look at some of the systemic issues that led UTSA to the lowest point of the Jeff Traylor era Video: https://youtu.be/B5C4o0U2yZY

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  

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 Saturday was Owen McCown's worst showing 0:28:50 - UTSA needs a cultural reset to save their season 0:41:16 - Giving out grades for each position unit and the coaching staff Video: https://youtu.be/7-O4g76JkpE

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 the victory, rumors were buzzing that a move to the Pac 12 was imminent for the athletics program. That didn't come to be, as UTSA affirmed their commitment to the AAC alongside Memphis, Tulane, and USF. We talk about why that may likely end up being the right decision. Lastly, we preview UTSA's upcoming road trip to face a very tough ECU team that looks a lot like UTSA this year. The Roadrunners are a slight underdog to the Pirates, a team that has blown three score leads in consecutive weeks. This is going to be a fun one, folks! 00:46 UTSA takes care of business against HCU 30:29 The Pac 12 comes poaching for UTSA but the AAC wins the war 50:56 Previewing an anticipated tight contest between ECU and UTSA Video: https://youtu.be/XXgiluuropk

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: https://youtu.be/JIRv1a1uXRE

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 weary as UTSA will now travel a bit further up I-35 to face #2 UT-Austin and former Roadrunner Trey Moore. 00:00 An embarrassing defeat 07:44 Analyzing UTSA's performance 14:56 What role did coaching play in UTSA's loss? 27:52 The offensive line is struggling mightily 41:01 Was the defense really that bad? 45:50 What this loss means for the program going forward 56:11 UT Longhorns Preview 1:01:02 How Steve Sarkisian has built UT into a national title contender 1:07:22 Will this tough turnaround hurt the team's psyche? 1:13:05 Realistic goals for UTSA this week   Video: https://youtu.be/-7OZAn74btY  

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 to see from UTSA, and giving our final score predictions. Introduction and Rivalry Hype (00:01 - 05:11) Texas State's Rise (05:11 - 06:46) Stadium Atmosphere and Fan Expectations (06:46 - 12:03) Texas State's Offense (12:03 - 27:05) Texas State's Defense and Predictions (27:42 - End)

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 stumbled into a 1-0 record in the early season. Check out our YouTube channel for the video version of the podcast!

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!

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 previews for the wide receivers and quarterbacks. Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch the video versions of the podcast!

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.

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 culture and team leaders. We also discuss concerns with managing player injuries, and run through the list of players who have stood out through camp. Head over to our website or Youtube to watch the video version of the podcast!

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 goal of making a run at the College Football Playoffs (16:09). One of the hot discussion topics at AAC Media Days was the concept of a conference-wide NIL floor/cap, so we gave our thoughts on the realities and implications of such league rules (19:32). Finally, we touch on UTSA's plans to hire a dedicated staff member to oversee NIL opportunities at UTSA (28:37).

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: what gives? Why don't guys want to play for a competitive team with good culture and a winning coach? Is it merely a coincidence, or does something smell funky at the Bird Bath?

The Roadrunners are set for their first ever American Athletic Conference tournament as UTSA wrapped up the regular season as the #2 seed. This gives the team a favorable draw as they look to win the conference in the hopes of securing a bid to an NCAA regional. Editor's Note: I (Jared) apologize for the raw audio in this episode. I'm still without power following Thursday's storm in Houston so this episode was uploaded from my phone without any editing. 

With a short week for the Birds on the schedule this week we decided to go with a combined episode for you guys as Dan and CJ recap a UTSA run-rule victory over cross-town rival UIW, while Dan wraps up the episode with a look at the FAU Owls and some potential scenarios for UTSA's conference seeding heading into the conference tournament.

The Roadrunners need to find their groove again this weekend as they welcome USF to the Bird Bath. UTSA will be battling to keep their #2 seed in the conference tournament, but they'll need some improved starting pitching this weekend to make it happen. We break down the last home series of the season for the Roadrunners.

The Roadrunners overcame an awful top of the first inning to defend the Bird Bath in the I-35 Rivalry. While the bats responded thanks to a grand slam from Mason Lytle, UTSA's defense continued to raise concerns. Dan welcomed Cory Davis back to the podcast to discuss UTSA's win over the Bobcats on Tuesday night.

The UTSA Women's Tennis team has quietly put together one of the best regular seasons in program history as they finished the season undefeated at home for the first time since 1992. Winners of six straight, the Roadrunners will begin the conference tournament in Dallas this morning as they face the #9 seed Tulane. Friend of the pod and UTSA Women's Tennis alumna Keegan McCain returned to the podcast to talk about the amazing season the program has had, and to preview the conference tournament.