UTSA Roadrunners

UTSA Roadrunners
University University of Texas at San Antonio
Conference C-USA
NCAA Division I
Athletic director Lynn Hickey[1]
Location San Antonio, Texas
Varsity teams 17
Football stadium Alamodome
Basketball arena Convocation Center
Baseball stadium Roadrunner Field
Mascot Rowdy
Nickname Roadrunners
Fight song UTSA Fight Song
Colors Navy Blue, White, and Orange[2]
              
Website www.goutsa.com
Conference USA logo in UTSA's colors

The UTSA Roadrunners is a collegiate athletic program that represents The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). The UTSA Roadrunners are also commonly referred to as "UTSA", "Roadrunners", or simply "Runners" (chanted at football games). The Roadrunners compete in the NCAA Division I Conference USA in 17 varsity sports. UTSA is San Antonio's only institution that competes in Division I FBS. UTSA joined the Western Athletic Conference on July 1, 2012.[3] In April 2012, it was announced that UTSA would join Conference USA on July 1, 2013, becoming the second member of the University of Texas System to join that conference, following the UTEP Miners.[4]

Teams

A member of Conference USA, UTSA sponsors teams in eight men's and nine women's NCAA sanctioned sports:[5]

I-35 Orange vs. Maroon Rivalry

The I-35 Rivalry Orange vs. Maroon Rivalry series is the name given to the athletic competitions between the Roadrunners and the Texas State Bobcats. The name is derived from the Interstate highway that essentially links the two schools, which are in relatively close proximity to each other. In the beginning of the rivalry, a trophy was awarded to the winner of the men's basketball game. It has grown, however, to include all common sports the two schools compete with each other in throughout the academic year. A point system is used to crown a winner after the last competition between the schools in that year. The trophy is then inscribed with the annual winners and the winning institution retains the trophy for one year until the next winner is crowned.[6][7]

Athletic achievements

Final Four host site

Football

In December 2008, UTSA announced the planned expansion of the athletics program centered on a new football program.[9] The team is coached by former Miami Hurricanes head coach Larry Coker. UTSA began practicing in August 2010 and began competing as an NCAA Division I FCS independent on September 3, 2011.[9][10] On November 11, 2010, UTSA accepted an invitation for membership within the Western Athletic Conference in the Football Bowl Subdivision.[11] UTSA is now a member of Conference USA, joining the conference July 1, 2013. The team plays its home games at the Alamodome in Downtown San Antonio.

References

  1. ↑ UTSA Athletic Staff Directory
  2. ↑ UTSA Graphic Identity Guide. Retrieved March 24, 2016.
  3. ↑ "WAC to Add Denver, UTSA and Texas State". Western Athletic Conference. Retrieved 2010-11-11.
  4. ↑ McMurphy, Brett (28 April 2012). "C-USA Adding UTSA in 2013; North Texas, FIU, Louisiana Tech Also Likely". CBSSports.com. Archived from the original on 2012-04-30. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
  5. ↑ "UTSA Roadrunners". The University of Texas at San Antonio Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  6. ↑ txstatebobcats.cstv.com - Maroon vs. Orange Rivalry Series
  7. ↑ www.goutsa.com - I-35 Orange vs. Maroon Rivalry Series
  8. ↑ About UTSA Athletics
  9. 1 2 "UTSA receives go ahead to add football on Thursday". UTSA Roadrunners athletics. 2008-12-18. Retrieved 2008-12-19.
  10. ↑ Whisler, John; Briggs, Jerry (2008-12-18). "UTSA football gets green light". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 2008-12-19.
  11. ↑ McCarney, Dan (2010-08-19). "UTSA Will Pursue WAC Membership". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 2010-08-29.
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