With two wins this week, the Texas State volleyball team earned the No. 1 seed for next week's Southland Conference Tournament. The Bobcats won the I-35 Rivalry against UTSA, 3-1, in an emotional game to help the Bobcats push ahead of the Roadrunners in the conference standings.
A Texas State win on Saturday against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi gave the Bobcats an outright SLC Regular Season Championship.
The Bobcats will face Northwestern State, a team they have beat twice already this season, on Friday, Nov. 19.
The Bobcats are peaking at just the right time, having lost just two games since Sept. 16.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Texas State fall sports update
This semester has been a great time to be a Bobcat! Here is what has been going on in Bobcat sports the past three months:
The Texas State women's soccer team advanced to their fifth NCAA Tournament since 1999 and will face Baylor on Saturday in Waco. The team slipped by Sam Houston State in the semifinals of the Southland Conference Tournament, winning 3-1 in penalty kicks. In the finals, the Bobcats upset No. 1 SFA, 1-0.
The Bobcat volleyball team has had one of their most successful seasons in school history, going 22-7 with two regular season matches remaining. The team is currently tied for first in the SLC but can move ahead of UTSA with a win tonight against the Roadrunners.
The Texas State cross country teams showed much improvement from the 2010 season with two athletes capturing all-conference honors at the SLC Championships. The Bobcat women will head to Waco this weekend to compete in the South Central Regional after finishing the season ranked No. 9 in the region. The Bobcat men earned their first ranking of the year after the SLC Championships with the No. 15 spot.
The Bobcat football team has had ups and downs throughout the season. The team proved they could compete with FBS schools through a majority of the 60 minutes. However, the outcomes proved to be less promising. After starting 0-2 to open the season, the Bobcats went on a five-game winning streak before falling to two Southland opponents. With two games remaining in the 2011 season, the Bobcats will look to end their season on a positive note.
The Texas State women's soccer team advanced to their fifth NCAA Tournament since 1999 and will face Baylor on Saturday in Waco. The team slipped by Sam Houston State in the semifinals of the Southland Conference Tournament, winning 3-1 in penalty kicks. In the finals, the Bobcats upset No. 1 SFA, 1-0.
The Bobcat volleyball team has had one of their most successful seasons in school history, going 22-7 with two regular season matches remaining. The team is currently tied for first in the SLC but can move ahead of UTSA with a win tonight against the Roadrunners.
The Texas State cross country teams showed much improvement from the 2010 season with two athletes capturing all-conference honors at the SLC Championships. The Bobcat women will head to Waco this weekend to compete in the South Central Regional after finishing the season ranked No. 9 in the region. The Bobcat men earned their first ranking of the year after the SLC Championships with the No. 15 spot.
The Bobcat football team has had ups and downs throughout the season. The team proved they could compete with FBS schools through a majority of the 60 minutes. However, the outcomes proved to be less promising. After starting 0-2 to open the season, the Bobcats went on a five-game winning streak before falling to two Southland opponents. With two games remaining in the 2011 season, the Bobcats will look to end their season on a positive note.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
It's beginning to feel like the end
This post is totally different from my previous ones, but I feel now is a good time to describe the emotions my senior year is beginning to leave on me.
Tuesday, Nov. 1 was my last volleyball game to attend at Strahan Coliseum. The team played hard and it was definitely a memorable game against Baylor. However, the Bobcats lost in five sets. Over the past two years, I have enjoyed watching the Bobcats win a majority of their games at home. I have also began to love the game and watch my Bobcats play it.
This Thursday will be my LAST game when I go to San Antonio to watch us play UTSA for the conference regular season title. Nothing would be better than beating those pesky Roadrunners! I'm not sure what I will do next year without my Bobcat sports!
I am looking forward to working with the track and field team once again this year! We will host the Southland Conference Championships May 11-13. That will be at the same time I graduate so it will be a busy and emotional week for me.
I'm also excited Texas State gets to host the conference baseball tournament once again this year at the end of May. The Bobcats advanced to the NCAA Tournament last year so I hope they can do it again this year with many of our top players returning for the 2012 season!
With still six months left before I walk the stage, I also realize time is coming and going very quickly. I hope it will be a memorable last semester at Texas State University!
Tuesday, Nov. 1 was my last volleyball game to attend at Strahan Coliseum. The team played hard and it was definitely a memorable game against Baylor. However, the Bobcats lost in five sets. Over the past two years, I have enjoyed watching the Bobcats win a majority of their games at home. I have also began to love the game and watch my Bobcats play it.
This Thursday will be my LAST game when I go to San Antonio to watch us play UTSA for the conference regular season title. Nothing would be better than beating those pesky Roadrunners! I'm not sure what I will do next year without my Bobcat sports!
I am looking forward to working with the track and field team once again this year! We will host the Southland Conference Championships May 11-13. That will be at the same time I graduate so it will be a busy and emotional week for me.
I'm also excited Texas State gets to host the conference baseball tournament once again this year at the end of May. The Bobcats advanced to the NCAA Tournament last year so I hope they can do it again this year with many of our top players returning for the 2012 season!
With still six months left before I walk the stage, I also realize time is coming and going very quickly. I hope it will be a memorable last semester at Texas State University!
Monday, November 7, 2011
Bobcat Volleyball at the top of the SLC
After a UTSA loss to Sam Houston State over the weekend, the Bobcats control their own destiny in looking to capture their last Southland Conference title.
The Bobcats and Roadrunners will meet Thursday, Nov. 10 in San Antonio for a chance to take control of the SLC. Both teams are currently 13-1 in the SLC with only two games remaining before the conference tournament.
The Bobcats are currently on a 13-game conference winning streak and have won 13 of their past 15 games on their way to a 22-7 record.
Out of their seven losses this season, four have gone to five sets (Alabama, Utah State, Houston Baptist and Baylor).
The Bobcats and Roadrunners will meet Thursday, Nov. 10 in San Antonio for a chance to take control of the SLC. Both teams are currently 13-1 in the SLC with only two games remaining before the conference tournament.
The Bobcats are currently on a 13-game conference winning streak and have won 13 of their past 15 games on their way to a 22-7 record.
Out of their seven losses this season, four have gone to five sets (Alabama, Utah State, Houston Baptist and Baylor).
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Bobcat Volleyball Clinches Tournament Spot
The Texas State volleyball team clinched a spot in the Southland Conference tournament Saturday after a 3-1 win over Sam Houston State. The Bobcats won their 11th consecutive match to stay in second place in the conference.
Texas State has four games remaining in SLC play and one non-conference match against Baylor on Tuesday night. On Tuesday, the Bobcats will look for the program's 1,000th win, 737 coming from current head coach Karen Chisum.
The Bobcats need just one more conference win to earn (at the lowest) the second seed in the SLC Tournament, after beating Central Arkansas in their lone match of the season. The Bobcats will look to avenge their only conference loss to undefeated UTSA on Nov. 10 in San Antonio for a chance at an SLC Regular Season title.
The Bobcats are peaking at the right time of the season as they will look to end their last year in the Southland Conference at the top of the conference.
Texas State has four games remaining in SLC play and one non-conference match against Baylor on Tuesday night. On Tuesday, the Bobcats will look for the program's 1,000th win, 737 coming from current head coach Karen Chisum.
The Bobcats need just one more conference win to earn (at the lowest) the second seed in the SLC Tournament, after beating Central Arkansas in their lone match of the season. The Bobcats will look to avenge their only conference loss to undefeated UTSA on Nov. 10 in San Antonio for a chance at an SLC Regular Season title.
The Bobcats are peaking at the right time of the season as they will look to end their last year in the Southland Conference at the top of the conference.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
WAC realignment update
Recent news in WAC realignment is that the conference plans to add two more schools by the 2013-14 season. While it would be great to get a hold of Montana and Montana State, two programs that are faring quite well in football, that option doesn't seem possible at the moment. Maybe a few more years?
The schools topping the list for possible upgrades look to be Lamar and Sam Houston State. Both schools have historic programs and are consistently at the top of the standings in many sports in the Southland Conference (SLC). If the WAC does choose to add these two schools, that would be the fifth SLC school to join the WAC after Texas State, UTSA and UT-Arlington joined this past year.
An addition of these schools would make 12 total schools for the WAC, and nine football teams that would comprise the conference.
A look at what the divisions would look like if SHSU and Lamar both join:
West:
Seattle
Idaho
San Jose State
Denver
Utah State
New Mexico State
East:
UT-Arlington
Texas State
UTSA
Sam Houston State
Lamar
Lousiana Tech
This move would definitely create easier travel for schools in the east division. We will see soon what the future has in store for the WAC.
The schools topping the list for possible upgrades look to be Lamar and Sam Houston State. Both schools have historic programs and are consistently at the top of the standings in many sports in the Southland Conference (SLC). If the WAC does choose to add these two schools, that would be the fifth SLC school to join the WAC after Texas State, UTSA and UT-Arlington joined this past year.
An addition of these schools would make 12 total schools for the WAC, and nine football teams that would comprise the conference.
A look at what the divisions would look like if SHSU and Lamar both join:
West:
Seattle
Idaho
San Jose State
Denver
Utah State
New Mexico State
East:
UT-Arlington
Texas State
UTSA
Sam Houston State
Lamar
Lousiana Tech
This move would definitely create easier travel for schools in the east division. We will see soon what the future has in store for the WAC.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Week 8 Predictions: NCAAF
*picks bolded
No. 1 LSU vs. No. 20 Auburn
No. 2 Alabama vs. Tennessee
No. 3 Oklahoma vs. Texas Tech
No. 4 Oklahoma State vs. Missouri
No. 5 Boise State vs. Air Force
No. 6 Wisconsin vs. No. 16 Michigan State
No. 7 Clemson vs. North Carolina
No. 8 Stanford vs. No. 25 Washington
No. 9 Arkansas vs. Ole Miss
No. 10 Oregon vs. Colorado
No. 11 Kansas State vs. Kansas
No. 12 Virginia Tech vs. Boston College
No. 13 Nebraska vs. Minnesota
No. 14 South Carolina - Bye
No. 15 West Virginia vs. Syracuse
No. 16 Michigan State vs. No. 6 Wisconsin
No. 17 Texas A&M vs. Iowa State
No. 18 Michigan - Bye
No. 19 Houston vs. Marshall
No. 20 Auburn vs. No. 1 LSU
No. 21 Penn State vs. Northwestern
No. 22 Georgia Tech vs. Miami (Fl)
No. 23 Illinois vs. Purdue
No. 24 Georgia - Bye
No. 25 Washington vs. No. 8 Stanford
No. 1 LSU vs. No. 20 Auburn
No. 2 Alabama vs. Tennessee
No. 3 Oklahoma vs. Texas Tech
No. 4 Oklahoma State vs. Missouri
No. 5 Boise State vs. Air Force
No. 6 Wisconsin vs. No. 16 Michigan State
No. 7 Clemson vs. North Carolina
No. 8 Stanford vs. No. 25 Washington
No. 9 Arkansas vs. Ole Miss
No. 10 Oregon vs. Colorado
No. 11 Kansas State vs. Kansas
No. 12 Virginia Tech vs. Boston College
No. 13 Nebraska vs. Minnesota
No. 14 South Carolina - Bye
No. 15 West Virginia vs. Syracuse
No. 16 Michigan State vs. No. 6 Wisconsin
No. 17 Texas A&M vs. Iowa State
No. 18 Michigan - Bye
No. 19 Houston vs. Marshall
No. 20 Auburn vs. No. 1 LSU
No. 21 Penn State vs. Northwestern
No. 22 Georgia Tech vs. Miami (Fl)
No. 23 Illinois vs. Purdue
No. 24 Georgia - Bye
No. 25 Washington vs. No. 8 Stanford
Bobcat Volleyball Update
The conference tournament is quickly approaching for the Texas State volleyball team. With only eight regular season matches remaining, the Bobcats are sitting in second place in the Southland behind undefeated UTSA.
The Bobcats, looking for a final conference title before moving to the WAC, defeated UT-Arlington, 3-1, last night for their Fight Against Breast Cancer match.
The team has tallied a 17-6 record, two wins shy of last year's win total of 19. If the Bobcats add to their eight-game winning streak and stay on their current pace, they could be establishing their highest win total since 2004's 27 wins.
The program is also closing in on their 1,000th win, which could happen as early as Nov. 1 against Baylor. The Bobcats Nov. 1 match will be the last for the team at Strahan and will feature seniors Amber Calhoun, Rachel Doyle and Lindy DeGeare. What a night it would be for them!
The Bobcats take the court Saturday, Oct, 22 against Central Arkansas, who sits one game behind the Bobcats in third place.
The Bobcats, looking for a final conference title before moving to the WAC, defeated UT-Arlington, 3-1, last night for their Fight Against Breast Cancer match.
The team has tallied a 17-6 record, two wins shy of last year's win total of 19. If the Bobcats add to their eight-game winning streak and stay on their current pace, they could be establishing their highest win total since 2004's 27 wins.
The program is also closing in on their 1,000th win, which could happen as early as Nov. 1 against Baylor. The Bobcats Nov. 1 match will be the last for the team at Strahan and will feature seniors Amber Calhoun, Rachel Doyle and Lindy DeGeare. What a night it would be for them!
The Bobcats take the court Saturday, Oct, 22 against Central Arkansas, who sits one game behind the Bobcats in third place.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
The newest in WAC realignment
This week, news came out that current Mountain West Conference member, Air Force, plans to join the Big East in football.
The Falcons are looking into joining the Missouri Valley or the WAC for their other sports, which would put the WAC at 11 total schools.
Air Force, a perfect location for another WAC doesn't offer much in terms of creating a more stable conference. The Falcons would not join in football (which is what the WAC needs right now) and adding them as a non-football member would create an odd-numbered field.
I hope to see the WAC (in the near future) add a strong football playing school to make eight and give the conference more credibility. In my opinion, Southland Conference schools Lamar or Sam Houston State would make great additions.
Although Lamar is new in football, their other sports are strong and would compete well in the WAC. Sam Houston State is currently ranked No. 12 in the FCS and also has a couple of programs that would fit in.
It will be interesting to see who the WAC goes after in the coming months. I've heard they do expect to add one more school before the 2012 football season.
The Falcons are looking into joining the Missouri Valley or the WAC for their other sports, which would put the WAC at 11 total schools.
Air Force, a perfect location for another WAC doesn't offer much in terms of creating a more stable conference. The Falcons would not join in football (which is what the WAC needs right now) and adding them as a non-football member would create an odd-numbered field.
I hope to see the WAC (in the near future) add a strong football playing school to make eight and give the conference more credibility. In my opinion, Southland Conference schools Lamar or Sam Houston State would make great additions.
Although Lamar is new in football, their other sports are strong and would compete well in the WAC. Sam Houston State is currently ranked No. 12 in the FCS and also has a couple of programs that would fit in.
It will be interesting to see who the WAC goes after in the coming months. I've heard they do expect to add one more school before the 2012 football season.
Another record-setting crowd expected at Bobcat Stadium
The Texas State football team is looking for their fifth straight win this weekend as they take on the Lamar Cardinals. After record-setting crowds in their first two home games of the 2011 season, another large crowd is expected on Saturday. The athletic department has sent out emails telling faculty and students to attend the game so the record of 16,600 fans set in 1981 can be broken.
In the first game of the year against Tarleton State, more than 15,800 fans attended. A crowd of 15,500 attended the second home game of the season when the Bobcats took on Nicholls State.
Bobcat Stadium, which has a capacity of 16,000, will expand for the 2012 season to almost 30,000. This will create a better atmosphere for fans and will most likely draw larger crowds when the team faces FBS schools.
In the first game of the year against Tarleton State, more than 15,800 fans attended. A crowd of 15,500 attended the second home game of the season when the Bobcats took on Nicholls State.
Bobcat Stadium, which has a capacity of 16,000, will expand for the 2012 season to almost 30,000. This will create a better atmosphere for fans and will most likely draw larger crowds when the team faces FBS schools.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Bobcat Volleyball Update
After falling in their conference opener to UTSA, the Bobcat volleyball team is on a three-game win streak after defeating Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (3-0), Lamar (3-1) and McNeese State (3-1).
The Bobcats definitely look to be one of the best in the conference as their first four-game conference road trip begins tonight in Arlington. The Bobcats will face UTA (3-1 SLC) for the first time this year, losing to the Mavericks at Texas Hall last year in five sets. If the Bobcats win, it will be a great victory for the team and will put them one game ahead of UTA. Also facing Texas State on their road trip will be rivals SFA and Sam Houston State, and Northwestern State, a team Texas State defeated earlier in the year, 3-0, at the CenturyLink Premier.
These four games will be a true test of how the Bobcats will do the remainder of the season as the team looks to win their last Southland Conference title before moving to the WAC in 2012.
The Bobcats definitely look to be one of the best in the conference as their first four-game conference road trip begins tonight in Arlington. The Bobcats will face UTA (3-1 SLC) for the first time this year, losing to the Mavericks at Texas Hall last year in five sets. If the Bobcats win, it will be a great victory for the team and will put them one game ahead of UTA. Also facing Texas State on their road trip will be rivals SFA and Sam Houston State, and Northwestern State, a team Texas State defeated earlier in the year, 3-0, at the CenturyLink Premier.
These four games will be a true test of how the Bobcats will do the remainder of the season as the team looks to win their last Southland Conference title before moving to the WAC in 2012.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Week 6 Predictions: NCAAF
After a great weekend of football in week five, week six should produce some more exciting games. Here are my predictions for the top 25 for week six:
No. 1 LSU vs. No. 17 Florida - The Tigers are rolling right now!
No. 2 Alabama vs. Vanderbilt - The Crimson Tide proved they are one of the best with their annihilation of Florida last week
No. 3 Oklahoma vs. No. 11 Texas - Although I hate to say it and hope it doesn't happen, I'm going to go with OU in the Red River Rivalry
No. 4 Wisconsin - Bye
No. 5 Boise State vs. Fresno State - No contest
No. 6 Oklahoma State vs. Kansas - I don't the Jayhawks will be able to hang with the Cowboys
No. 7 Stanford vs. Colorado - The Cardinal will win easily
No. 8 Clemson vs. Boston College - The Tigers are making a name for themselves. I see them continuing their cinderella season.
No. 9 Oregon vs. California - The Ducks should take this one
No. 10 Arkansas vs. No. 15 Auburn - I think the Razorbacks will have the confidence from last week to get by the Tigers
No. 12 Michigan vs. Northwestern - Northwestern blew their lead against the Illini last weekend while Michigan destroyed Minnesota. The Wolverines shouldn't struggle too much in this one.
No. 13 Georgia Tech vs. Maryland - Not sure which Maryland team will show up to this one. The Yellow Jackets should win but in a close one.
No. 14 Nebraska vs. Ohio State - After last week, the Cornhuskers are pretty down but Ohio State hasn't had a quality win this season. I pick Nebraska in a close one.
No. 16 West Virgina vs. Connecticut - Connecticut has no chance of staying with the Mountaineers.
No. 18 South Carolina vs. Kentucky - One of the poorest in the SEC, Kentucky won't be able to hang with the Gamecocks.
No. 19 Illinois vs. Indiana - I don't think the Illini deserve a spot in the top 25, but should blow by Indiana.
No. 20 Kansas State vs. Missouri - This should be a great game. I pick Missouri to come out on top.
No. 21 Virginia Tech vs. Miami (FL) - Should be a close game. I think the Hokies will take this one.
No. 22 Arizona State vs. Utah - The Sun Devils are looking to the win the PAC 12 South, a win for them.
No. 23 Florida State vs. Wake Forest - The Seminoles have faced some good opponents early on. I see them bouncing back this week.
No. 24 Texas A&M vs. Texas Tech - The Aggies have proved they can't hold a lead late in the game. With Tech's offense, I see them sending A&M home with another loss.
No. 25 Baylor vs. Iowa State - Baylor couldn't hold their lead last week against KSU, but I see RG3 having a field day against the Cyclone defense.
No. 1 LSU vs. No. 17 Florida - The Tigers are rolling right now!
No. 2 Alabama vs. Vanderbilt - The Crimson Tide proved they are one of the best with their annihilation of Florida last week
No. 3 Oklahoma vs. No. 11 Texas - Although I hate to say it and hope it doesn't happen, I'm going to go with OU in the Red River Rivalry
No. 4 Wisconsin - Bye
No. 5 Boise State vs. Fresno State - No contest
No. 6 Oklahoma State vs. Kansas - I don't the Jayhawks will be able to hang with the Cowboys
No. 7 Stanford vs. Colorado - The Cardinal will win easily
No. 8 Clemson vs. Boston College - The Tigers are making a name for themselves. I see them continuing their cinderella season.
No. 9 Oregon vs. California - The Ducks should take this one
No. 10 Arkansas vs. No. 15 Auburn - I think the Razorbacks will have the confidence from last week to get by the Tigers
No. 12 Michigan vs. Northwestern - Northwestern blew their lead against the Illini last weekend while Michigan destroyed Minnesota. The Wolverines shouldn't struggle too much in this one.
No. 13 Georgia Tech vs. Maryland - Not sure which Maryland team will show up to this one. The Yellow Jackets should win but in a close one.
No. 14 Nebraska vs. Ohio State - After last week, the Cornhuskers are pretty down but Ohio State hasn't had a quality win this season. I pick Nebraska in a close one.
No. 16 West Virgina vs. Connecticut - Connecticut has no chance of staying with the Mountaineers.
No. 18 South Carolina vs. Kentucky - One of the poorest in the SEC, Kentucky won't be able to hang with the Gamecocks.
No. 19 Illinois vs. Indiana - I don't think the Illini deserve a spot in the top 25, but should blow by Indiana.
No. 20 Kansas State vs. Missouri - This should be a great game. I pick Missouri to come out on top.
No. 21 Virginia Tech vs. Miami (FL) - Should be a close game. I think the Hokies will take this one.
No. 22 Arizona State vs. Utah - The Sun Devils are looking to the win the PAC 12 South, a win for them.
No. 23 Florida State vs. Wake Forest - The Seminoles have faced some good opponents early on. I see them bouncing back this week.
No. 24 Texas A&M vs. Texas Tech - The Aggies have proved they can't hold a lead late in the game. With Tech's offense, I see them sending A&M home with another loss.
No. 25 Baylor vs. Iowa State - Baylor couldn't hold their lead last week against KSU, but I see RG3 having a field day against the Cyclone defense.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
WAC/Sun Belt merger?
I saw a little talk on Twitter about a WAC/Sun Belt merger and thought....what!? Even though the WAC would finally have eight football schools (and more), the conference would stretch from Seattle to Miami unless a couple of schools leave for another conference (which wouldn't be totally shocking).
Since last year, I've wanted Texas State to join the Sun Belt just because the travel distance is more reasonable than the schools that are in the WAC. However, since the addition of UTA, the WAC is becoming more favorable for Texas State.
Not even sure what this new conference would be called. That might take some serious thinking. The merger would create 16 football and 21 total school. I don't believe this conference would be functional with that many members. I'm sure some would be unhappy with the merger and part ways.
With less than a year from the start of the 2012 season, I hope the WAC finds an additional school to make an eight-team football conference. If not, Texas State, UTSA, UTA, Louisiana Tech, New Mexico State, San Jose State and Utah State will comprise the WAC's football schools.
Since last year, I've wanted Texas State to join the Sun Belt just because the travel distance is more reasonable than the schools that are in the WAC. However, since the addition of UTA, the WAC is becoming more favorable for Texas State.
Not even sure what this new conference would be called. That might take some serious thinking. The merger would create 16 football and 21 total school. I don't believe this conference would be functional with that many members. I'm sure some would be unhappy with the merger and part ways.
With less than a year from the start of the 2012 season, I hope the WAC finds an additional school to make an eight-team football conference. If not, Texas State, UTSA, UTA, Louisiana Tech, New Mexico State, San Jose State and Utah State will comprise the WAC's football schools.
Bobcat Volleyball Update
The 2011 volleyball season is well underway with Texas State sitting at 10-6 (1-1 SLC). The Bobcats opened up conference play last Thursday when they took on I-35 rival, UTSA, and suffered a disappointing 3-0 loss to the Roadrunners in front of a season-high 1,277 crowd. The team is looking to capture their last Southland Conference championship before they move to the WAC next year.
The Bobcats look to be one of the top teams in the conference after Central Arkansas has gotten off to a rocky start. UTSA will be the Bobcats' toughest competition this season.
After setting a season-high of seven aces, senior Lindy DeGeare currently leads the NCAA in with 30 aces for the season for a .86 aces/set average. Sophomore Ashlee Hilbun is third in the SLC in blocks with 65 and junior Caleigh McCorquodale is sixth in the conference with assists. McCorquodale has totaled 443 assists for the season after not starting two games earlier in the season when redshirt freshman Amy Bremer took charge of the Bobcat offense. McCorquodale's total is enough for 164th in the nation.
-Eat 'Em Up Cats!
The Bobcats look to be one of the top teams in the conference after Central Arkansas has gotten off to a rocky start. UTSA will be the Bobcats' toughest competition this season.
After setting a season-high of seven aces, senior Lindy DeGeare currently leads the NCAA in with 30 aces for the season for a .86 aces/set average. Sophomore Ashlee Hilbun is third in the SLC in blocks with 65 and junior Caleigh McCorquodale is sixth in the conference with assists. McCorquodale has totaled 443 assists for the season after not starting two games earlier in the season when redshirt freshman Amy Bremer took charge of the Bobcat offense. McCorquodale's total is enough for 164th in the nation.
-Eat 'Em Up Cats!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
15,000 is Glorious
The Texas State football team drew 15,800 fans to their home opener against Tarleton State last week, a complete shocker to me. I was curious to see how many fans we could get in the seats after hiring Dennis Franchione last year. Apparently, the new hire worked.
After averaging less than 13,000 fans last season, Texas State is off to a good start in the 2011 season. The NCAA requires that FBS schools average more than 15,000 in one season but there are a few that haven't quite followed that requirement.
In 2010, Ball State averaged the lowest attendance in the FBS with 8,947 (the only school below 10,000). Future WAC opponents, Idaho and San Jose State, were also short of the 15,000 mark with an average attendance of 12,730 and 14,474, respectively. This year, Idaho is averaging 11,391 after two home games as well as MAC schools Kent State and Ball State, who are both averaging 9,000-10,000 after one game. Eastern Michigan is the lowest in the FBS at the moment with a dismal 4,167.
After averaging less than 13,000 fans last season, Texas State is off to a good start in the 2011 season. The NCAA requires that FBS schools average more than 15,000 in one season but there are a few that haven't quite followed that requirement.
In 2010, Ball State averaged the lowest attendance in the FBS with 8,947 (the only school below 10,000). Future WAC opponents, Idaho and San Jose State, were also short of the 15,000 mark with an average attendance of 12,730 and 14,474, respectively. This year, Idaho is averaging 11,391 after two home games as well as MAC schools Kent State and Ball State, who are both averaging 9,000-10,000 after one game. Eastern Michigan is the lowest in the FBS at the moment with a dismal 4,167.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
The alignment tornado has hit
With all the latest news on conference alignment, my head feels like it may very well explode! I'm all up for some change but the faces of almost every FBS conference looks like it will be very different in the next year or so. First, the Big 12 schools began discussing leaving the conference and now the Big East schools may very well do the same. A possibility to not ending both conferences would be a merger between the remaining Big East and Big 12 schools if others decide to head for their rumored destinations.
The biggest surprise for me over the weekend for seeing that Texas may join the ACC for non-football schools and play as an independent. Never saw that coming! Also pertaining to the ACC, Pitt and Syracuse will join the conference creating a MEGA POWERHOUSE conference in basketball. I think Texas may want to rethink that move. Many schools have discussed moves but no actions have been made yet. Hopefully soon because it's getting a little annoying on how indecisive the schools' officials are.
The biggest surprise for me over the weekend for seeing that Texas may join the ACC for non-football schools and play as an independent. Never saw that coming! Also pertaining to the ACC, Pitt and Syracuse will join the conference creating a MEGA POWERHOUSE conference in basketball. I think Texas may want to rethink that move. Many schools have discussed moves but no actions have been made yet. Hopefully soon because it's getting a little annoying on how indecisive the schools' officials are.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Week 3: Texas State Football
After losing by 35 to a Wyoming team that I thought we could strongly compete against, I'm a little torn on how the Bobcats will do the rest of the season. This week, Texas State will take on the Texans of Tarleton State, a Division II school but one that has had some success in the past. This should be a good first home game for the Bobcats and it will be nice to finally get a win under our belts (hopefully).
I'm hoping that our final year of playing Southland Conference schools will result in some wins even though we will not advance to the FCS playoffs. With Dennis Franchione as our new coach, I'm wondering how the attendance numbers will turn out with this being our first home game but already standing at 0-2. I hope our numbers will grow bigger than last year's and inch closer to that 15,000 mark.
Construction is in full swing at Bobcat Stadium and the new video boards look awesome. They make the field look more like an FBS stadium. It should be an interesting year!
-Eat 'Em Up!
I'm hoping that our final year of playing Southland Conference schools will result in some wins even though we will not advance to the FCS playoffs. With Dennis Franchione as our new coach, I'm wondering how the attendance numbers will turn out with this being our first home game but already standing at 0-2. I hope our numbers will grow bigger than last year's and inch closer to that 15,000 mark.
Construction is in full swing at Bobcat Stadium and the new video boards look awesome. They make the field look more like an FBS stadium. It should be an interesting year!
-Eat 'Em Up!
Texas A&M: Will they ever leave!?
Well it's been some time now since Texas A&M announced that they wanted to leave the Big 12 and join the SEC. Standing in the way? The Baylor Bears. Baylor, who up until the last couple of years hasn't even competed strongly in the Big 12. Baylor now is leading the charge to try and keep the Aggies in the Big 12. Don't worry A&M, I wouldn't be too scared of Baylor. I'm beginning to wonder if this Big 12 controversy will ever end!
Also showing signs of interest towards other conferences is Oklahoma. The Sooners have flirted with the idea of joining the PAC 12 along with Texas. According to an article on College Sports Info, BYU would take the 10th spot in the Big 12 (if A&M leaves) only if the Sooners plan to stay in the conference. SMU also has shown interest to join the Big 12 and most likely would if given the chance. Looks like the 2011-12 year will also include a lot of changes!
Also showing signs of interest towards other conferences is Oklahoma. The Sooners have flirted with the idea of joining the PAC 12 along with Texas. According to an article on College Sports Info, BYU would take the 10th spot in the Big 12 (if A&M leaves) only if the Sooners plan to stay in the conference. SMU also has shown interest to join the Big 12 and most likely would if given the chance. Looks like the 2011-12 year will also include a lot of changes!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Texas State vs. Texas Tech thoughts
Once the last second of Texas State's 2011 opener against Texas Tech ticked off I wasn't too surprised at the outcome of the event. Although the Bobcats lost by 40 points for the second straight year in their season openers, Texas State led the game for more minutes than the Red Raiders.
The Bobcats began the half leading 10-9 and starting a drive than went all the way into the red zone before a fumble that proved to give the momentum to the Red Raiders for the first time. Four fumbles proved costly for Texas State, who didn't post a single point except in the first period. Despite the 40 point loss, I think Texas State's new head coach, Dennis Franchione, will have the Bobcats competing with FBS schools for the full 60 minutes in the near future.
Saturday, Sept. 10 will be the Bobcats' next test as they take on Wyoming, their second straight FBS opponent.
The Bobcats began the half leading 10-9 and starting a drive than went all the way into the red zone before a fumble that proved to give the momentum to the Red Raiders for the first time. Four fumbles proved costly for Texas State, who didn't post a single point except in the first period. Despite the 40 point loss, I think Texas State's new head coach, Dennis Franchione, will have the Bobcats competing with FBS schools for the full 60 minutes in the near future.
Saturday, Sept. 10 will be the Bobcats' next test as they take on Wyoming, their second straight FBS opponent.
Western Athletic Conference Realignment
The year 2011 has been a memorable one for college athletics with the many changes in the faces of FBS conferences. The Western Athletic Conference (WAC) started off the year adding Texas State, UTSA and Denver after previous WAC schools in Boise State, Hawaii, Nevada and Fresno State announced their departure.
At this moment, the WAC has 10 member schools after adding Texas-Arlington and Seattle to establish the conference in more populated areas, in this case DFW and Seattle. With only seven football-playing schools, the WAC still has some looking to do in order to meet NCAA requirements and return the conference back to a respectable one. Conference officials have been looking into FCS schools to fill the holes left by the former WAC schools. This year, more changes will likely take place at the WAC headquarters as the conference prepares for the 2012-13 year with their new institutions.
WAC Conference
At this moment, the WAC has 10 member schools after adding Texas-Arlington and Seattle to establish the conference in more populated areas, in this case DFW and Seattle. With only seven football-playing schools, the WAC still has some looking to do in order to meet NCAA requirements and return the conference back to a respectable one. Conference officials have been looking into FCS schools to fill the holes left by the former WAC schools. This year, more changes will likely take place at the WAC headquarters as the conference prepares for the 2012-13 year with their new institutions.
WAC Conference
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