UTSA Considering Div. 1 (FCS) Football

[MrMustang1965]

The results of a University of Texas at San Antonio student referendum that could help open the door to a football team are due out today, and opinions vary so wildly it's hard to predict the outcome.

Whether students vote yea or nay, one thing is clear: The fact that UTSA is even pondering Division I football is proof positive that it is bent on blossoming from a little-known commuter college into a full-fledged campus with a national reputation.

Football isn't the only road to that goal. Attracting top-notch faculty, a bigger endowment, more degree programs and more on-campus housing also are key ingredients. But even non-boosters recognize the unique power of football to generate school spirit, energize alumni and attract national attention.

"We're right at that borderline," said Courtney Horn, a 20-year-old sophomore from Corpus Christi. "One more thing and we are going to be huge, one of the best universities in the state. I think the football would do it."

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/stor ... 984cb.html

[SmooPower]

"We're right at that borderline," said Courtney Horn, a 20-year-old sophomore from Corpus Christi. "One more thing and we are going to be huge, one of the best universities in the state. I think the football would do it."

Everyone knows SMU is the best and I can say that because I am a terrific homer.

[Peruna2001]

There's lots of area around there to build a stadium, but they need to claim the land quickly. It is being developed very rapidly. Although they could maybe use the nice, new high school stadium down the road.

[jtstang]

Apparently considering D1-AA or D2.

[Stallion]

...shall we scheme to keep them from reaching their potential and relegate them to the Sun Belch?

[ThadFilms]

"We're right at that borderline," said Courtney Horn, a 20-year-old sophomore from Corpus Christi. "One more thing and we are going to be huge, one of the best universities in the state. I think the football would do it."

Everyone knows SMU is the best and I can say that because I am a terrific homer.

Post of the month right there.

[jtstang]

...shall we scheme to keep them from reaching their potential and relegate them to the Sun Belch?

I think we should reserve that little honor only for the NTSU green eagles.

[MrMustang1965]

Apparently considering D1-AA or D2.

UTSA already belongs to the Southland Conference in other sports so - if approved - it would only make sense for them to be in that conference.

[jtstang]

Apparently considering D1-AA or D2.

UTSA already belongs to the Southland Conference in other sports so - if approved - it would only make sense for them to be in that conference.

Dude, I was just reading the page you linked.

[Sam I Am]

As a native born of San Antonio, I can guarantee that UTSA will not get good local attendance for a college football team. UTSA football will lose money.

[Sam I Am]

The UTSA referendum passed with 3,031 students voting for and 1,571 against, with 65.9 percent supporting an enhanced athletics program. UTSA has an enrollment of 28,000+. The Roadrunners will play in hte Alamodome if the school's governing board approves adding a football program. The CUSA can now look south.