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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 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

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

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

The Army Black Knights continue to be impervious to the magic of the Alamodome, as they knocked off the Roadrunners 27-24 in San Antonio to end UTSA's regular season with a loss. We break down what went wrong for the Roadrunners, before pivoting into some reflection on the Roadrunners' 2025 season and what changes could be in store for 2026. Note that this episode was recorded before news broke of Justin Burke's departure to Kentucky to join Will Stein. Chapters 00:00 Reflecting on UTSA's Home Loss Streak 06:05 Momentum Shifts in the Game 10:55 Army's Physicality and Coaching Influence 13:07 UTSA's Execution vs. Army's Aggression 14:55 The Turning Point: The Pick Six 18:59 Small Mistakes Leading to Big Consequences 23:24 Highlighting Standout Players 27:24 Reflections on the Season's Performance 30:24 Missed Opportunities and Frustrations 43:59 Expectations for Offseason Changes 53:58 Evaluating Recruitment and Coaching Changes 58:55 Franchise Tagging Players for the Future Video: https://youtu.be/7rDC53LekNk

Baseball season will be here before we know it, and today's release of the Roadrunners' 2026 schedule brings us that much closer to first pitch. Dan is joined by UTSA Baseball alumnus James Taussig to discuss this season's schedule, highlight some key matchups, and discuss the flawed RPI system in college baseball.