UTSA working to keep pace in Conference USA facilities race

[Coach Andy Mac]

FRISCO — Marshall coach Doc Holliday says recruits “buy with their eyes.”

North Texas coach Seth Littrell has noticed that in Texas especially, many of the best players come from high schools with massive stadiums and top-notch weight rooms. A college program needs to provide something that matches or exceeds that bar.

UTSA announced last month a plan to break ground in November on a $44 million facilities project that will include a sports medicine center, weight room and covered football practice field. Roadrunners coach Frank Wilson called the facility a “game-changer,” improving UTSA’s standing in the Conference USA facilities arms race.

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[southsideguy]

But still no stadium to call their own?

[UNTLifer]

I read what NutsaCK and UAB are spending and what we have spent/are spending and am amazed at the value we have received.  Our facilities are way ahead of where they are/will be and we spent much less.  Again, with NutsaCK, I will believe it when I see it.

[meaniegreenie]

1 hour ago, Coach Andy Mac said:

UTSA announced last month a plan to break ground in November on a $44 million facilities project that will include a sports medicine center, weight room and covered football practice field. Roadrunners coach Frank Wilson called the facility a “game-changer,” improving UTSA’s standing in the Conference USA facilities arms race.

 

Ok photoshop wizards, there's gotta' be something you can do with this and a big ol' KFC bucket.

[Aquila_Viridis]

They certainly changed the game with that cannon, though it was not a change for the better. Well it was better for the rest of us.

[Wag Tag]

17 hours ago, Coach Andy Mac said:

USA

Always want to be in the top in facilities and coaches. It is now time to dominate!

[greenminer]

It’s okay, we all notice that you can’t call it indoor practice field.

[UNTLifer]

Updates on the game changer at NutsaCK:

Phase One is now complete.

Phase Two foundation work:

[Pavlovs Eagle]

Another CUSA carport practice facility.  That will be enjoyable for August practices...

[97and03]

8 hours ago, Pavlovs Eagle said:

Another CUSA carport practice facility.  That will be enjoyable for August practices...

It isn’t ideal for sure, but it does get the kids out of the direct sun and shelters from lightning, both of which can help the team stay on the practice field under harsh conditions. At least they are trying I guess. 

[greenminer]

4 hours ago, 97and03 said:

At least they are trying I guess. 

And here we have the next big Roadrunner football fan campaign!!!

At Least We Are Trying. We Guess.

[GreenN'walinsVet]

5 hours ago, 97and03 said:

It isn’t ideal for sure, but it does get the kids out of the direct sun and shelters from lightning, both of which can help the team stay on the practice field under harsh conditions. At least they are trying I guess. 

honest question:  since it is only a cover and not fully inclosed, can they practice under it with lightning in the area?  

[UNT 90 Grad]

On 7/25/2019 at 9:38 AM, greenminer said:

And here we have the next big Roadrunner football fan campaign!!!

At Least We Are Trying. We Guess.

 

[emmitt01]

I’m actually quite impressed.  In the off-season they can host wedding receptions, bar mitzvah parties, and even karaoke night!  

They are really keeping the ol’ arms race interesting.  

[Stix]

1 hour ago, emmitt01 said:

In the off-season they can host wedding receptions, bar mitzvah parties, and even karaoke night!

In San Antonio? There would a lot more quinceañera parties.  So, yeah, they could generate some revenue with it.

[UNTLifer]

10 hours ago, UNT 90 Grad said:

 

[GreenTexan13]

On 7/28/2019 at 6:44 AM, UNT 90 Grad said:

 

The most cringe worthy thing I have ever seen in college football.  

[UNTLifer]

12 minutes ago, GreenTexan13 said:

The most cringe worthy thing I have ever seen in college football.  

[MeanGreenTexan]

UTSA working to keep pace: