College Athletics: A conversation with SLC Commissioner Tom Burnett

Just got off the phone with Southland Conference Commissioner Tom Burnett. Here's a little bit of what Burnett had to say.

On the potential of Texas State and Texas-San Antonio joining the WAC: "We’ve long understood these two institutions have had this aspiration and while you can have an aspiration without an answer, so to speak, they have both found themselves in a position this opportunity has kind of fallen out of the sky into their laps. Earlier in the summer, none of us thought it would happen. What we learned is that conference membership can change on a dime. It can look tranquil and peaceful one day and turbulent on the next. The WAC has found itself on survival mode. It’s not an envious position to be in and if these two schools help the WAC exist in the future, for a lot of reasons, it’s a forgone conclusion that it will happen. Maybe a lot sooner than a lot of people in our conference thought it would happen."

On his discussions with Texas State and WAC Commissioner Karl Benson: "The lines of communication between me, Texas State and Karl Benson have always been open. I'm talking with each on a daily basis. I think we're all going about it the right way. It's not a secretive effort here. I know what the WAC has to do to keep itself in existence and Karl has been very honest with me about what he wants to do."

On if he feels Texas State and UTSA would jump at the opportunity to join the WAC: "I'm not a betting man, but if there's another opportunity out there for them, I don’t know what is. These are two schools that are sitting on a go waiting for the FBS opportunity. They've been ready to sign up yesterday."

On where the Southland Conference goes without Texas State and UTSA: "There are a ton of options, one of which is to stay where we are with a 10-member conference with eight playing football. Losing these two members doesn't put our conference into survival mode. It puts us into a mode where we can enhance our conference any number of ways, whether it be expansion or staying put. We don't ever want to lose anybody, but we've had a lot of membership change in our history and always adapt to it."

College Basketball: A conversation with Texas State head coach Doug Davalos

Listen to what Texas State head men's basketball coach Doug Davalos had to say about his team being picked to win the SLC West by The Sporting News and the upcoming season.

Doug Davalos 9-29-10 by Tyler Mayforth

College Athletics: It's simple math, folks

Part 1
A. Current WAC members: 6
B. FB-playing members Benson wants to join his conference: 2

Part 2
C. ADs that presented: 5 (Texas State, Texas-San Antonio, Denver, Montana and Seattle)
D. Schools with or will have football: 3 (Texas State, Texas-San Antonio and Montana)
E. Schools yet to complete a feasibility study: 1 (Montana)
F. Schools that are FBS ready with or soon to have football: 2 (Texas State and Texas-San Antonio)

Part 3
B = F

Part 4
A + F = Soon-To-Be Reality

College Athletics: Another conference call with WAC Commissioner Karl Benson

Western Athletic Conference Commissioner Karl Benson spoke with the media Wednesday afternoon to discuss Tuesday's meetings held in Dallas.

According to Benson, five schools presented their case to the WAC — Texas State, Texas-San Antonio, University of Denver, University of Montana and the University of Seattle.

Benson said, "We were impressed with all five and it gave those schools an opportunity to share their plans for the future."

Out of the five, only four have made it clear they want to join the WAC — Texas State, Texas-San Antonio, Denver and Seattle. Montana is still in the process of completing a feasibility study.

In relation to Texas State and Texas-San Antonio, Benson said they "...have made it very clear that they want to move from the FCS to the FBS and made very, very strong presentations..."

Benson also said what made Texas State's presentation great was that the school has a strong funding model and master athletic facility plan in place.

Finally, Benson has stated on a number of occasions that he wants to get the WAC to have at least eight football-playing members. The WAC has six right now and out of the five schools that made presentations Tuesday, three field football programs (Montana, Texas State and Texas-San Antonio).

College Football: Talking with Texas State's X-Man — Xavier Daniels

Listen to what Texas State safety Xavier Daniels had to say about his progression and the hit he delivered to Southern Utah wide receiver Fesi Sitake last Saturday night.

Xavier Daniels 9-28-10 by Tyler Mayforth

College Football: Notes from the Sept. 28th media luncheon with head coach Brad Wright

• Wright said this will be a light week for the Bobcats as they'll practice Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, lift Friday and then take off until Sunday afternoon.
• There are no major injuries for Texas State to report but Wright said a few players (he would not name who they were) will be kept out of contact drills this week.
• Wright said freshman Tyler Arndt is the true No. 1 quarterback right now. Make of that what you will, but it seems as if redshirt sophomore Tim Hawkins is no longer 1B but No. 2.
• Wright said last Saturday was the most physical he's seen the defense play in his four years as head coach.
  

College Football: How Mayforth voted in the Sept. 27th version of TSN's Top 25 Poll

1. James Madison
2. Appalachian State
3. Villanova
4. Jacksonville State
5. Delaware
6. Stephen F. Austin
7. Massachusetts
8. South Carolina State
9. William & Mary
10. Montana State
11. Richmond
12. New Hampshire
13. North Dakota State
14. Northern Iowa
15. Eastern Washington
16. Cal Poly
17. Texas State
18. Furman
19. Georgia Southern
20. Youngstown State
21. Illinois State
22. Central Arkansas
23. South Dakota
24. Montana
25. Southern Illinois

Mayforth's Take: James Madison has put together quite the season so far and I finally decided to give the Dukes the respect they deserve. Villanova, who was my No. 1 last week, dropped to No. 3 this week. While Pennsylvania always plays the Wildcats tough, I wanted to see 'Nova assert itself a bit more. Delaware jumped Stephen F. Austin because I looked at the overall body of work and the Blue Hens have victories against two then-Top 10 teams (South Dakota State and Richmond) by a combined 44 points while the Lumberjacks have only played Northern Iowa. Otherwise I don't see many points for contention other than Cal Poly ranked ahead of Texas State. While the Bobcats did beat the Mustangs two weeks ago, Cal Poly owns wins against then-No. 1 Montana and then-ranked McNeese State (on the road) while Texas State's quality FCS wins are against the Mustangs and unranked Southern Utah (both at home).

College Football: A preview of how Mayforth voted this week in TSN's Top 25 Poll

Had to move a lot of teams around in the Top 25 with some of the results. Here is the Top 5...

1. James Madison — The Dukes deserve recognition
2. App State — A powerhouse in the FCS
3. 'Nova — Wasn't impressed with them this week
4. Jacksonville State — The Gamecocks aren't slowing down
5. Delaware — Stringing together solid win after win

Check back in later for the rest.

College Football: Who was the MVP of Texas State's 42-28 win against Southern Utah?

Our take: While QB Tyler Arndt was deadly with his accuracy, the secondary locked down an All-American wide receiver in Tysson Poots and forced Southern Utah QB Brad Sorensen to look elsewhere. Poots went from an X Factor to a No Factor.

College Football: The last time the Bobcats and T-Birds met in San Marcos (9-27-08)

College Football: Check out what you missed during the fifth Bobcat Live Chat last night

College Football: Talking with Texas State defensive back Darryl Morris about Southern Utah

Listen to what Texas State defensive back Darryl Morris had to say about Southern Utah and All-American wide receiver Tysson Poots.

Darryl Morris SUU by Tyler Mayforth

A few bits and pieces

• Here is the link to join the fifth Bobcat Live Chat of the 2010 season tonight at 7:30 p.m. — Click here for the Bobcat Live Chat
• Texas State defensive coordinator Fred Bleil said Darryl Morris drew the duty of defending Southern Utah WR Tysson Poots Saturday night.
• Last season against the Bobcats, Poots caught 11 passes for 120 yards and one touchdown.
• Bleil said he feels using Morris, who is a physical defensive back, will help slow down Poots.
• Morris is 5-foot-10, 175 pounds while Poots is 6-foot-3, 220 pounds.
  

College Football: Talking with D.J. Hall and Da'Marcus Griggs

Spoke with Texas State's two Preseason All-Americans after practice Wednesday afternoon — D.J. Hall and Da'Marcus Griggs. Here is what they had to say...

Texas State junior left guard D.J. Hall

DJ Hall SUU by Tyler Mayforth

Texas State wide receiver Da'Marcus Griggs

Griggs SUU by Tyler Mayforth

College Football: This week's Bobcat Live Chat

Just wanted to let you know we'll be holding the Bobcat Live Chat again Thursday (tomorrow) night at 7:30 p.m. this week. We had such a good turn out last week, I am looking forward to seeing if the crowd will grow even larger as the season progresses.

Also, I am awaiting the audio from my interview yesterday on ESPN 1420 to be e-mailed and once it does, I'll put it up here for you all to hear.

College Football: Audio from Tuesday's interviews (9-21-10)

Listen to what Texas State head coach Brad Wright had to say during his weekly media luncheon...

Brad Wright 9-21-10 by Tyler Mayforth


Listen to what Texas State junior punter Ben Follis had to say following Tuesday's practice...

Ben Follis 9-21-10 by Tyler Mayforth


Listen to what Texas State redshirt freshman nose guard Prestin Brown had to say following Tuesday's practice...

Prestin Brown 9-21-10 by Tyler Mayforth

Here, there and everywhere

• I was interviewed by The Bobby Curran Show this afternoon on ESPN 1420 AM. It's a radio station based out of Honolulu, Hawaii, that wanted to get a better understanding of Texas State and what it could bring to the Western Athletic Conference. There should be a link available to a podcast sometime later tonight. UPDATE: I asked for them to send me the audio file from the interview, so I should have it posted tomorrow.
  
• Should be uploading some audio from today's luncheon with Texas State head coach Brad Wright in the near future.
• More likely than not, we'll be holding the Bobcat Live Chat again on Thursday night. More details as they are known.
  

College Athletics: More of the WAC-ky situation

According to Andy Katz of ESPN, Texas State will make a formal pitch to the Western Athletic Conference Sept. 28 at a meeting in Dallas. Katz wrote:

If Denver wants to get out of the Sun Belt, a league that is mostly in the Southeast, it must make the full pitch to the WAC.

The hope for the Pioneers is the WAC decides to go with two non-football playing members -- the other being former WCC hopeful Seattle University -- and adds two football playing schools, more than likely Texas-San Antonio and Texas State (unless Montana decides to upgrade its successful football program). Adding two football and two non-football schools would give the WAC 10 members for 2012-13, eight for football. According to a source, the league is also meeting with UTSA, Texas State and Montana on Sept. 28 in Dallas.

More on this as it develops.

External Link: Pioneers aim to impress WAC officials

Update: I will be appearing on The Bobby Curran Show tomorrow afternoon at 1:20 p.m. to talk about Texas State and the WAC. It's a Honolulu-based radio show on ESPN 1420. You can probably listen live by clicking here.

College Football: How Mayforth voted in The Sports Network's Top 25 Poll

1. Villanova
2. Appalachian State
3. James Madison
4. Jacksonville State
5. Richmond
6. Stephen F. Austin
7. Delaware
8. New Hampshire
9. Southern Illinois
10. Elon
11. Massachusetts
12. Eastern Washington
13. South Carolina State
14. William & Mary
15. McNeese State
16. Northern Iowa
17. North Dakota State
18. Central Arkansas
19. South Dakota
20. Liberty
21. Texas State
22. Cal Poly
23. Montana
24. Weber State
25. Furman

Our take: This week's poll was incredibly tough in which to vote because of the amount of upsets last weekend in the Football Championship Subdivision. I undervalued James Madison in the last poll and corrected that error. Felt like I was throwing darts with my eyes closed toward the bottom but it should settle down in the upcoming weeks.

College Football: Does Texas State deserve a spot in The Sports Network Top 25?

After Texas State beat No. 17 Cal Poly Saturday night and improved to 2-1 overall, do the Bobcats deserve a spot in the Top 25 of The Sports Network Top 25 Poll?

College Football: Polling your feelings about State's 21-12 win against No. 17 Cal Poly

Our take: After narrowing it down to two -- Dexter Imade and the defense (as a whole) -- our vote went to the defense. While Imade's 37-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter all but iced the win for Texas State, it wouldn't have been in that spot without the defense stepping up the entire game.

College Football: Texas State looks to corral the Mustangs (9-18-10)

Tonight the Bobcats and Cal Poly resume their brief, but exciting history with a 6 p.m. kickoff. Texas State (1-1) is coming off a 31-17 win against Southern Arkansas while the Mustangs (2-0) upset No. 1 Montana, 35-33.

The Bobcats are 3-1 in their history against Cal Poly, with Texas State's last victory coming Sept. 1, 2007.

Stay tuned here for updates leading up to kickoff, then be sure to follow Tyler Mayforth on Twitter.

College Football: The last time the Bobcats and Mustangs tangled

• Then-junior running back Stan Zwinggi opened up the scoring with a 92-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Zwinggi's record still stands to this day.
• Zwinggi finished the game with 159 yards and four touchdowns on 16 carries.
  
• Not to be outdone, then-freshman running back Karrington Bush toted the ball 11 times for 136 yards a touchdown.
• Texas State opened up a 10-point lead late in the third quarter thanks to Zwinggi's fourth touchdown run of the night, a 10-yard scamper.
• It was Brad Wright's first win of his collegiate coaching career.
  

College Football: Texas State is ready for Cal Poly after a three-year wait

The Bobcats wrapped up their final practice in preparation for Cal Poly Thursday afternoon. Listen below to what Texas State head coach Brad Wright and senior running back Karrington Bush had to say about the match-up.

Bush

K Bush - Cal Poly by Tyler Mayforth

Wright

Brad Wright - Cal Poly by Tyler Mayforth

College Football: Mustang Droppings

Here are some stories from The Tribune in San Luis Obispo about Cal Poly...

• Cal Poly shuffling the deck at quarterback following Smith's injury
• Mustangs defense was the key in upset (over Montana)
• Cal Poly pulls shocker, upsetting No. 1 Montana

Don't forget the Bobcat Live Chat tonight at 7:30 p.m.

College Football: Notes from an interview with Cal Poly head coach Tim Walsh

Spoke with Cal Poly head coach Tim Walsh for about 10 minutes today about his team's win against Montana last week as well as the upcoming match-up with Texas State this Saturday. Here are some excerpts from what he had to say.

On what it meant to beat Montana: "It means that we started 2-0. Montana has this big aura surrounding it, but I've beat them before when I was at Portland State. When we beat them that year, we started the season 6-0 and were as high as No. 2, but then we finished the season 2-3 and lost in the first round of the playoffs."

On what his team learned from last year's tough season (4-7 record): "If you've been through an experience, they are learning experiences. There's no guarantee but you can be assured our guys know how to play for 60 straight minutes."

On what Texas State does that might present problems for his team: "Montana just threw the ball for a lot of yards against us with the athletes Texas State has, it might be an issue. O-line size is an issue. Their speed is going to be unmatched. They have some great schemes that could make us vulnerable in a lot of spots."

On what fans should expect to see Saturday night: "All the time at this level, when you take teams from the SLC and Great West and Big Sky, you're talking about great, great football. Just because it doesn't say FBS doesn't mean it's not great football and we're going to prove that Saturday night."


Note: The Bobcat Live Chat is postponed until tomorrow (Thursday) night at 7:30 p.m. I apologize for the late notice. Be ready to talk about everything Texas State vs Cal Poly.

College Football: An interview with Texas State LB/ST coach Terrol Dillon

Hear what Texas State linebackers/special teams coach Terrol Dillon had to say about the Bobcats' play on special teams and sophomore linebacker Brian Lilly.

Terrol Dillon 9-14-10 by Tyler Mayforth

College Football: Scouting Cal-Poly

About the School

Official Name: California Polytechnic State University
Nickname: Mustangs
Location: San Luis Obispo, California
Enrollment: 19,325

About the Team

Head Coach: Tim Walsh
Record: 2-0
Last Game: W, 35-33 against No. 1 Montana
Leading Passer: QB Doug Shumway (3 for 3, 128 yards, 2 TDs)
Leading Rusher: SB Mark Rodgers (20 carries, 119 yards, 1 TD)
Leading Receiver: SB David Mahr (3 receptions, 90 yards, 1 TD)
Leading Tackler: LB Marty Mohamed (22 tackles, 9 solo)
Upcoming Schedule: @Texas State, @McNeese, @Fresno State

Let's Go To the Video

College Football: How Mayforth voted in the most-recent poll

Daily Record beat writer Tyler Mayforth was invited to vote in The Sports Network's FCS Top 25 Poll this season and every Monday or Tuesday, Mayforth will reveal how he voted. Here's a look at his most-recent ballot.

1. Villanova
2. Appalachian State
3. Montana
4. Southern Illinois
5. Jacksonville State
6. New Hampshire
7. Richmond
8. Elon
9. James Madison
10. Stephen F. Austin
11. Delaware
12. William & Mary
13. McNeese State
14. South Dakota State
15. Northern Iowa
16. South Carolina State
17. Eastern Washington
18. Massachusetts
19. Liberty
20. Weber State
21. North Dakota State
22. Prairie View A&M
23. Cal Poly
24. Montana State
25. Central Arkansas

Were any teams worthy of a ranking left out? Was a team ranked too high? Feel free to discuss in the comment section below.

College Football: Polling your opinion about Saturday's win against Southern Arkansas

College Football: Recapping the Bobcats' 31-17 win

Texas State survived an awful start to the game (which saw it fall behind 17-3) to beat Southern Arkansas, 31-17.

Listen to what Bobcats head coach Brad Wright had to say in the post-game press conference

Wright SAU by Tyler Mayforth

College Football: GAMEDAY (vs. Southern Arkansas)

Be sure to check here throughout the day for updates from the Texas State home opener against Southern Arkansas.

You can read our preview of today's game by clicking here.

• Texas State senior free safety Kenneth Hampton is a late scratch from the starting lineup and Xavier Daniels will start in his place. Hampton might see action in the second half.
  

College Football: Just passing these along

Found these on the Twitter page of Jonathan Hernandez (a member of the Texas State Track and Field team - @jhernTXST) and thought fans of the Bobcats would like to see them.

Looks like a good addition to Bobcat Stadium to cover up the windows of the training and weight rooms.

College Football: Interviews from Thursday's practice (9-9-10)

Hear what Texas State linebacker Bryan Iwuji had to say about the game against Houston and Saturday's game with Southern Arkansas.

Iwuji 9-9-10 by Tyler Mayforth

Hear what Texas State defensive end Leon Woosley had to say about the game against Houston and Saturday's game with Southern Arkansas.

Woolsey 9-9-10 by Tyler Mayforth

College Football: Polling your opinion about Saturday's game

College Football: Interviews from Wednesday's practice (9-8-10)

Listen to what Texas State senior WR Da'Marcus Griggs had to say about returning punts at Houston, freshman quarterback Tyler Arndt and Southern Arkansas.

Griggs 9-8-10 by Tyler Mayforth

College Football: Join the third Bobcat Live Chat

Just click the link below to join the conversation with Texas State beat writer Tyler Mayforth.

Click here.

College Volleyball: Chisum wins No. 700

700!

Texas State swept Prairie View A&M tonight and with the victory, Karen Chisum has earned her 700th career victory. Stay tuned for audio from interviews with Chisum and several of her student-athletes.

Chisum on her achievement and the game...

Karen Chisum 700 by Tyler Mayforth

Texas State senior setter Shelbi Irvin on the game and being part of 69 wins in Chisum's career...

Shelbi Irvin 700 by Tyler Mayforth

College Football: Audio from Tuesday's media luncheon (9-7-10)

Click below to listen to interviews with several Texas State coaches from Tuesday's weekly media luncheon.

Defensive coordinator Fred Bleil discusses Southern Arkansas and last Saturday's 68-28 loss at Houston.

Fred Bleil (9-7-10) by Tyler Mayforth


Head coach Brad Wright discusses a possible quarterback controversy, the Bobcats' loss to Houston and the upcoming game with Southern Arkansas.

Brad Wright (9-7-10) by Tyler Mayforth

And don't forget the third Bobcat Live Chat of the season tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. Check back in tomorrow for a link.

College Football: Notes from Tuesday's media luncheon - Wright and Bleil (9-7-10)

• Texas State head coach Brad Wright said "...at this moment..." the Bobcats will "...switch the rotation..." at quarterback, meaning true freshman Tyler Arndt is the new No. 1.
• Wright added redshirt sophomore Tim Hawkins will still get his snaps as well, since Texas State will continue with its two-quarterback rotation.
• When asked if he'll settle on one quarterback any time soon, Wright said, "What happens in Week 6 when Tyler goes down and the other guy hasn't played any? You're in a situation where you're stuck with someone who hasn't seen the field in a while. You pick your poison."
• Bobcats defensive coordinator Fred Bleil took a lot of the responsibility for the loss to Houston since he dialed up five zone blitzes on Texas State's first 12 plays.
• Bleil said, "We had minus-negative big gainers for them and minus-negatives for us. We felt we needed to hit that guy early and in order to get a win. They just didn't get plays, they got touchdowns out of it. We settled down and got a little more conservative, but we should have got into a rhythm against that game speed."
  

College Football: Be on the lookout for a podcast!

Just finished up a podcast with the voice of Texas State athletics, Brant Freeman, for his weekly show. We touched on a number of subjects, including fan support at the Houston game and the possibility of a quarterback controversy.

Be sure to stay tuned for when a link will be provided.

College Football: Recapping a 40-point loss to Houston (Wright, Arndt and Miller)

Here is what Texas State head coach Brad Wright had to say following the game...

Brad Wright - Houston by Tyler Mayforth

Here is what Texas State quarterback Tyler Arndt had to say following the game...

Tyler Arndt - Houston by Tyler Mayforth

Here is what Texas State safety T.P. Miller had to say following the game...

TP Miller - Houston by Tyler Mayforth

College Football: GAMEDAY (at Houston)

The long wait is over.

Texas State football is finally back in action tonight when the Bobcats take on the Houston Cougars. Kickoff is set for 7:06 p.m.

If there is anything tipping the scales in Texas State's favor, it's history. The Bobcats are 3-0 against UH in their brief series. Texas State beat the Cougars, 3-0 on Nov. 20, 1948.

The article from Texas State's last meeting with Houston is at top. Our preview for this year's meeting is here (click for story).

College Football: An interview with Karrington Bush and Tim Hawkins

With the season opener just 24 hours away, the focus on Texas State shifts to two players on offense — senior running back Karrington Bush and redshirt sophomore quarterback Tim Hawkins.

College Football: Talking with Justin Garelick

Sat down with Texas State sophomore kicker Justin Garelick after practice Thursday afternoon to discuss University of Houston kick returner Tyson Carrier and the upcoming game against the Cougars.

Click below to listen.

Justin Garelick 9-2-10 by Tyler Mayforth

College Football: Bobcats dealt blow two days before season opener

Texas State learned Thursday morning it would be without defensive tackle Adley Eshraghipour for its 2010 season. Eshraghipour tore his ACL during Wednesday's practice and will require season-ending surgery.

Eshraghipour was injured when he stepped on redshirt sophomore quarterback Tim Hawkins' foot during offense/defense drills.

The Bobcats will now start redshirt freshman Jeff Clermond (6-foot-2, 280 pounds) at defensive tackle. Texas State also moved Jamie Clavell-Head, another redshirt freshman, to the interior to compensate for the loss of Eshraghipour.

Eshraghipour will redshirt and still have two years of eligibility remaining.

College Football: Check out what you missed during the second Bobcat Live Chat

Last night, we held the second Bobcat Live Chat of the 2010 football season. We'll hold them every Wednesday night, so mark your calendars.

Click below to see what you missed.

College Athletics: An interview with WAC Commissioner Karl Benson

Got a few minutes after Wednesday's WAC teleconference to talk 1-on-1 with WAC Commissioner Karl Benson. Here is what Benson had to say (color-coded for easier reading):

Q: In the next six months, the football season will have been completed and basketball would be entering its conference tournaments. What would you want to see out of potential candidates in the FCS such as Cal Poly, Texas State, Texas-San Antonio in those two sports to be able to present themselves as a viable option?

A: Obviously success is a factor. We want to make sure that any teams coming into the WAC are ready from a competitive standpoint to compete in the WAC and make the postseason. Those are things we definitely want to take into consideration.

Q: When you expand, would you be looking to add two teams from the same state for built-in travel partners, such as Cal Poly and San Jose State or Texas State and Texas-San Antonio or is it not important to have an in-state package deal?

A: Geography would be a strong consideration. With Louisiana Tech and Hawaii under the WAC umbrella, both California and Texas would be strong locations for the WAC to expand.

Q: What can you do to promote a stronger staying power for those remaining teams — especially Louisiana Tech and Hawaii — that you didn't for Boise State and BYU?

A: It's important this coming year to have success in football and men's basketball. We would like it to be attractive to existing members and potential members, not only in the FCS but FBS.

Q: With that said, how did the WAC go from a potential BCS conference to one that is marginally worse in football than the Sun Belt in such a short period of time?

A: It happened due to a few selfish acts from several of our universities, but now it's critical that six of our remaining schools have success in the upcoming seasons to make us stronger.

Q: Today, Texas State announced it would be continuing expansion to its football stadium beginning at the end of the 2011 season. The Bobcats are going to add 13,500 seats to bump the capacity to 30,000. Does that make Texas State a better option now and what would make the school and even better option for the WAC?

A: The plan that Texas State has in place to enhance its football stadium and overall athletic program will make them look much stronger when we get down to evaluating schools that can help the WAC grow in the future.

College Football: Notes from the WAC's conference call (9-1-10)

• WAC Commissioner Karl Benson said today during his media teleconference that the WAC established a "Membership Committee" to evaluate prospective candidates.
• Benson said he wasn't at liberty to discuss which candidates would be immediately considered.
• Benson said he hopes to add at least two football-playing members to the WAC and three would be ideal.
• The Daily Record has a call in to Benson to further discuss expansion as it pertains to Texas State.
  

College Football: An interview with Texas State's two senior safeties