UTSA Joins CUSA: Lynn Hickey Interview

Harry · July 2, 2013

May 4, 2012. That was the day UTSA officially announced their agreement to join Conference USA. Fast forward to July 1, 2013 and the Roadrunners are now an official member of that conference. Athletic Director Lynn Hickey shares her thoughts.

General thoughts on joining CUSA:

“It’s a great opportunity. If you go back the feasibility study conducted in 2006, we determined the ideal conference was Conference USA, not knowing that we would ever have this opportunity this early. It’s huge for our program, not only for football but for our other sports. On the football side, it gives us access a good FBS conference with bowl opportunities and national visibility. We’re just very fortunate to have been in the right place and the right time.”

The Journey to get to this point:

“It’s definitely been a team effort. It’s been a huge collaboration, not only on our campus but with the City of San Antonio. I think the other way you would characterize it is that it’s been pretty fast. We’ve started football and moved to the FBS faster than anybody in the history of the NCAA. I’ve been very very proud with the way our student athletes and coaches have handled the transition steps. We have thrown a lot at them without giving them more resources. And they have handled the competition and have performed at high levels. Winning the Commissioners Cup in the WAC this year was an outstanding accomplishment for our kids and our coaches.”

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NorthTexan95 · July 2, 2013

He mentioned other western teams but not us. I guess we're just an afterthought to them.

Mean Green 93-98 · July 2, 2013

He mentioned other western teams but not us. I guess we're just an afterthought to them.

That's cool. The feeling's mutual.

MeanGreenTexan · July 2, 2013

He mentioned other western teams but not us. I guess we're just an afterthought to them.

Wonder if Rick pissed in his cheerios. If so, Kudos to Rick.

Harry · July 2, 2013

just fyi guys, Lynn Hickey is a lady:

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chrisfisher · July 2, 2013

I received a Bachelor's from UTSA and a PhD from UNT. Of course, 100% of my allegiance lies with UNT, but I am very happy that UTSA are in CUSA. Now I will be able to travel to San Antonio (from Corpus) to watch men's football and basketball games - might even travel for women's bball. I'll be decked out in green and will make sure that I annoy the home team fans.

All About UNT · July 2, 2013

just fyi guys, Lynn Hickey is a lady:

you a 100% sure about that?

DeepGreen · July 2, 2013

you a 100% sure about that?

I feel an ensuing "look-a-like" thread for Lynn Hickey. :humm:

cdizzle86 · July 2, 2013

Wicked Witch of the West

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Christopher Walker · July 2, 2013

Guys, come on now. Show at least a little respect here.

UNTexas · July 2, 2013

you a 100% sure about that?

+1

UNTexas · July 2, 2013

Guys, come on now. Show at least a little respect here.

They are. She looks very much like a central character in a truly classic American film. It's a compliment. It's not like they showed one of the flying monkeys.

MeanGreenTexan · July 2, 2013

They are. She looks very much like a central character in a truly classic American film. It's a compliment. It's not like they showed one of the flying monkeys.

Or:

UNTexas · July 3, 2013

Or:

The Lolly Pop Guild! Good fellows!

We should ask the Mean Green Faced Witch to do the coin toss against Rice. It is Halloween and televised. I have never seen a witch do the coin toss.

UNTexas · July 3, 2013

Perhaps we should go in a different direction here:

Lynn Hickey = Ariana Huffington?

Well played! I don't care if she forgot to mention us. I like UTSA. I will like us beating UTSA too. Either way, I am very happy we will be conference mates, a whole lot too. San Antonio is greatness for road games. Their fans are pretty cool too.