Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

The enduring cost of Frank Wilson

The enduring cost of Frank Wilson

Editorial Board January 28, 2020

UTSA is currently paying former head coach Frank Wilson $720,000 per year, and he doesn’t even work here. His payout comes from UTSA students’ pockets, despite us not having any direct say on this...

Frank Wilson addresses the media. Photo by Lindsey Thomas

UTSA Fires Head Coach Frank Wilson

Ryan Garza December 2, 2019

Frank Wilson has been fired as head football coach after four seasons with the Roadrunners. UTSA Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Lisa Campos announced on Sunday Dec. 1.  “I want...

Frank Wilson addresses the media. Photo by Lindsey Thomas

Fire Frank Wilson

Jose Bouquett November 13, 2019

A 13-point, fourth-quarter comeback against Old Dominion University (ODU) Monarchs (1-9) has unfortunately and likely saved Frank Wilson’s job as UTSA’s head football coach. The comeback was needed...

Flippin the Bird: episode 4

Flippin the Bird: episode 4

Ryan Garza and Jose Bouquett October 12, 2019

Here's the 4th episode of Flippin the Bird:  

Brenndan Johnson and Teddrick McGhee celebrate a touchdown. Photo by Lindsey Thomas

Looking towards the Miners

Ryan Garza October 2, 2019

The UTSA Roadrunners (1-3) will be travelling to the Sun Bowl to take on the University of Texas El Paso Miners (UTEP) (1-3) in what will be the seventh meeting between the two teams with the ‘Runners...

Flippin the Bird: Episode 2

Flippin the Bird: Episode 2

paisano.online1, Ryan Garza, and Jose Bouquett September 28, 2019

  After a devasting loss to UNT, check out our thoughts on where the season will be going on from here on Flippin the Bird episode 2 Host: Jose Bouquett Ryan Garza Brysen Streeter

Flippin the Bird: Episode 1

Flippin the Bird: Episode 1

Jose Bouquett September 22, 2019

Will UTSA beat UNT? Is Frank Wilson's job in jeopardy? Can Lamar Jackson win in heinz field? Is Tim Tebow a liar? Find out on the first episode of Flippin the Bird. Host: Jose Bouquett Ryan Garza Brysen...

The Roadrunners in the tunnel shortly before running out against Army.Photo by Lindsey Thomas

UTSA Football NOT in jeopardy

Alex Hanks September 18, 2019

After reflecting upon last Saturday’s 31-13 loss to a stacked Army roster, I realized I could fill out this op-ed in one sentence: UTSA football has entered the rebuilding process and is a few parts...

Roadrunners sing the Alma Mater post-game.

Wilson reflects on Waco loss

Emma Reeves September 11, 2019

The trip to Waco Saturday, Sept. 7, brought a substantial loss to the UTSA Roadrunner football team (1-1) in their game against the Baylor Bears. This weekend marked the third meeting of the two teams,...

UTSA Football helmet

UTSA Football in jeopardy?

Jose Bouquett September 11, 2019

Nine years into UTSA football’s (1-1) history, it’s time to take stock of where they are. Through two games this year, most UTSA fans would say the Roadrunners have won the games that they are supposed...

Photo by Emma Reeves

Roadrunners cage the Cardnials

Jake Striebeck September 3, 2019

UTSA started the 2019-2020 season in ‘rowdy’ fashion, defeating the University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals by a score of 35-7 on Saturday night. The blowout win filled the hearts of Roadrunners...

Kirk Johnson Jr. runs around a defender.

White team dominates spring game

Jose Bouquett April 23, 2019

The Roadrunners played in their annual spring game on April 18. The game divides offense versus defense and scoring is based upon plays being accurately articulated. The White team dominated throughout...

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