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The UTSA-ECU weekend series was everything we expected as two conference heavyweights battled it out at Roadrunner Field. UTSA was the series victor, but needed a Caden Miller walk-off single in extra innings to pull it off. Dan and Rylan dive into an extended recap of the ECU series, then preview a challenging mid-week game against UIW. Video: https://youtu.be/TF0cfTlkqs

The Roadrunners are ramping up for an improved 2026 season as a fresh batch of transfers angle for playing time along returning veterans. We also get some early impressions from Rick Bowie's leadership of the offense. Tune in to hear us discuss initial takeaways from UTSA's first spring practices of 2026. Video: https://youtu.be/QeYBcb4_eQY

A rotation shake up helped UTSA regain their mojo as they were the only American program to win their road series on the opening weekend of conference play. Tune in as we recap this weekend's improved performance and preview an upcoming midweek rematch against A&M Corpus Christi. Video: https://youtu.be/-qvPbx_jg80

The Roadrunners are coming off their worst weekend of the season, as UT Arlington shocked UTSA with a series win. Pitching was rough, but the fielding may have been even more concerning. This series loss bounced UTSA from the top 25 and shined a light on many of the team's current shortcomings. Video: https://youtu.be/0v3k9E_C5VE

The #24 Roadrunners had a successful weekend in Las Cruces despite dropping the Sunday game in their series with New Mexico State. Now UTSA faces a prolonged road trip as they head back to Texas for a two-game midweek with Texas Tech. Expect a lot of runs in these games as the Red Raiders boast a line up just as potent as UTSA's Video: https://youtu.be/UT1WSse3a9U

The Roadrunners have earned their first ever regular season Top 25 ranking after knocking off Ohio State, #9 Coastal Carolina, and Baylor at the Bruce Bolt Classic in Daikin Park. Dan recaps the three victories, highlighting some very impressive performances on both the pitching staff and line up. Next up for the Roadrunners is a mid-week road trip to Corpus Christi, where UTSA has traditionally struggled on the island. Can UTSA avoid the post-ranking let down?

The Roadrunners continue to build on the best start in program history as they reached 7-0 via an impressive sweep of perennial Texas mid-major power Dallas Baptist. Is this a shift in the Texas college baseball power structure? Dan and Rylan dive into the weekend recap, and preview a highly-anticipated mid-week rivalry showdown with Texas State. Video: https://youtu.be/I4U3CYVYK7E

The largest signing class in program history has inked their scholarship offers and mostly arrived on campus. With the transfer portal closed, we now know what the Roadrunners' roster will look like this fall. We took a deep dive into the recruiting class to highlight the top transfers, JUCO additions, and high school talent joining the program. 0:00:00 UTSA's 2026 Recruiting Trends 0:15:05 Top Transfers and Their Potential Impact 0:28:46 High School Recruits Spotlight 0:40:39 JUCO Transfers and Their Impact 49:51 Most Confident and Least Confident Positions 01:01:24 Most Improved Position Units 01:05:10 Under the Radar Players and Immediate Impact 01:13:18 Quarterback Conversations Video: https://youtu.be/DRTnj2m7XGE

Thank you to all of our listeners who voted in the seventh-annual Domey Awards! We're thrilled to present the nominees and winners in each category in another spectacular production from our Creative Director Aaron Livingston. Remember that Domey nominations are open year round, so tag or message us with any 2026 memes or moments deserving of recognition. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMelqC0d1P8 0:00 Intro 12:52 In Memoriam 16:16 Athletics Moment of the Year 26:59 Top Off-Field Moment of the Year 33:00 Game of the Year 39:49 Non-Athletics Moment of the Year 46:53 Newcomer of the Year 52:12 Male Athlete of the Year 58:11 Female Athlete of the Year 1:01:24 Coach of the Year 1:07:01 Team of the Year 1:09:38 Meme of the Year 1:20:32 Outro

In this episode of Around the Bird Bath, hosts Dan and Rylan discuss the opening weekend for UTSA Baseball, highlighting the team's performance in their series against South Dakota State. They delve into the unfortunate injury of junior ace Rob Orloski, the pitching staff's performance, and the offensive explosion that saw the team score 43 runs over the weekend. The conversation also touches on the upcoming midweek game against Illinois Chicago and the potential challenges ahead as the team prepares for tougher competition. 00:00 Weekend Recap and Opening Series Highlights 06:19 Rob Orloski's Injury 15:05 Pitching Performance Overview 18:54 Debut of Freshman Pitchers 26:03 Offensive Explosion: Hitting Highlights 27:39 Aggressive Base Running and Player Development 29:01 Spotlight on Aidan Eshelman 32:44 Caden Miller's Leadership and Performance 35:43 Previewing the Upcoming Game Against UIC Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMor6-ws_T8

Dan and Rylan are back to discuss the excitement surrounding the 2026 UTSA baseball season. They reflect on the previous season's successes, the key contributors returning, and the newcomers expected to make an impact. The conversation also covers preseason predictions, rivalries, and the upcoming series against South Dakota State, highlighting the team's expectations and the challenges they may face. 00:00 Excitement for the 2026 Season 06:26 Key Contributors and Roster Changes 09:11 Preseason Predictions and Rankings 12:08 Returning Players to Watch 19:22 Newcomers and Fresh Faces 27:30 Series We're Most Excited For 44:504 Previewing the South Dakota State Series Video: https://youtu.be/vFLgqVdXlrM

The Roadrunners have a new offensive coordinator as Jeff Traylor tabbed Western Kentucky OC Rick Bowie to take the reigns in San Antonio. Jared, Adrian, and Javi discuss the recent coaching changes and what to expect from the re-worked offensive staff in 2026. 0:00:00 Introduction and Offseason Reflections 0:02:45 Coaching Staff Changes and Fan Reactions 0:03:40 Evaluating Departing Coaches 0:09:00 New Offensive Coordinator: Rick Bowie 0:20:18 Deep Dive into Rick Bowie's Coaching Philosophy 0:38:50 Storm Routes: A New Approach to Air Raid Offense 0:42:41 Simplifying the Offense for Quarterback Success 0:47:17 Coaching Changes and Future Prospects 0:52:14 Concerns and Considerations for the New Coaching Staff Video: https://youtu.be/TK3vY28QwOQ

Following a lackadaisical start that put FIU up 14-0 through the first five minutes, UTSA snaps into game mode to go on a 57-6 barrage and secure their third straight bowl win. The victory also secured the Roadrunners a winning record in 2025, finishing 7-6 for the second straight season. While hoisting hardware is a great way to end the up-and-down season, Jeff Traylor must quickly shift his focus to the most important offseason of his collegiate coaching career - hiring an offensive coordinator and reloading a defense that has seen mass exodus to the transfer portal. 03:12 Early Struggles 06:26 Talent Disparity 10:18 Roster Management and Portal Exodus 18:05 Recurring Disciplinary Issues 25:58 Individual Player Performances 27:19 Offensive Play Calling 32:31 Assessing Coaching Changes and Conference Dynamics 34:01 Planning for 2026: Roster Construction 36:54 Defensive Challenges and Areas of Focus 43:07 Transfer Portal Insights and Future Strategies Video: https://youtu.be/FZF90RYUyxI