Excerpts from my interview with Travis Bush

I recently talked with former Texas State associate head coach and co-offensive coordinator Travis Bush. He stepped down from his position with the Bobcats to take a similar position with UTSA.

Q: Why did you leave a Top 25 program like Texas State for another that won't begin competitive play until 2011?

A: It's not that one school is better than the other or that something is wrong at Texas State. It was an opportunity that came about and I evaluated the opportunity and at this point of my career, it's a great opportunity. I believe it's an exciting opportunity and a great experience I can get working over here and starting a program. I think it's going to be valuable for the goals that I have set for my career.

Q: What are your goals?

A: My goals are to be a Division I college coach and a head coach some day.

Q: Did feel that you couldn't pursue those goals at Texas State?

A: You reach a point where you need to be working toward those goals and if you're at a point where you're not working toward those goals, you need to change something or you need to change your goals.

Q: What was the toughest part of your decision?

A: The toughest part was looking those quarterbacks in the eye and talking with the coaches that I'm great friends with.

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