Design Editor and Contributing Writer: ErinAshley Baker “The noblest search is the search for excellence” Katherine Whitfield “T”ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER FALL 2011

Joddie W. Witte President MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Newsletter Editor [email protected]

Kyle Harrell Vice-President

Don Coryell Executive Director (512) 245-2220 [email protected]

Let me start out by saying thank you to the “T” association members who have responded to the recent mail-out for membership renewal for this year. Don Coryell said the initial response from athletic alumni has been excellent with a significant increase in the “All American Level” membership ($250 or more). As you know, the “T” association cannot operate without the financial support of the athletic alumni. A membership brochure was mailed to all athletic alumni during the first week in June. If you have not mailed in your membership donation, let me encourage you to do so at your earliest convenience. In the event that you did not receive the “T” association membership brochure, a membership application for is included in this newsletter.

Secondly, I would like to thank Dr. Glenn Peavy for his research and for writing the article “A Tribute to Coach Oscar Strahan.” The article was mailed to all “T” association members during the week of June 13. If you have not received a copy of the publication, please contact Executive Director Don Coryell at [email protected] . The article will give you some insight to one of the greatest athletic directors in the history of SWT/Texas State. He spent forty-one years at SWT as a football, basketball, and track coach. I was privileged to take some classes under Coach Strahan from 1956-57 and can still remember today the research projects that he had his classes conduct as part of the curriculum. I am sure you will enjoy the special “T” association tribute to Oscar Strahan.

All of our new athletic alumni who were not able to get to know Coach Strahan will have the chance to learn that he was a special person who cared about the athletes and those who majored in physical education. He established a new foundation for the 1 “T” association, the criteria for entry into the Hall of Honor which still exists today. PASSING ON THE TORCH Let me also share some exciting information about a project that the “T” association has discussed “T” Association welcomes new President and Vice President during the past several years. In May of 2010, a Strahan Coliseum Master Plan was produced by the design team of O’Connell Robertson Architects and Engineers to identify potential enhancements to upgrade Strahan Coliseum. One of the concepts within the plan is to use the Kyle Harrell-President main hall on the southwest side of the building to create a focused display area and destination I played and coached under Bob Debesse, was taught point within the facility for a “hall of fame” type space. This area could be used to recognize past by Coach Keith Hoffman, and coached by . athletic alumni, showcase championship teams and become a new home for the Hall of Honor area. It will hold numerous opportunities to preserve the history of Bobcat Athletics. These are just a few “T” men who influenced me, all of whom were passionate about the T-Association and Our board of directors is discussing the possiblility of designing an athletic alumni recogntion area impressed upon us the importance of being involved in the T-Association. I have always appreciated and in Strahan Coliseum that would highlight our Hall of Honor members and other deserving athletic looked up to the T-men that came before me and I want recognitions. Let me be clear that the proposed project at this point is just conceptual and has not to do the same for the athletes that have come after been apprvoed by the administration of . The Board of Directors, however, me by making our events a welcome place for Bobcats plan to discuss the potential benefits of this area for the “T” Association, and whether this is a of all ages to connect with teammates and old friends, project our members would like to see happen. We hope to have more information shortly about and make new friends. this project. We want the T-Association to foster an atmosphere Finally, I want to close by thanking the “T” association board for your confidence and support that encourages involvement and support of Bobcat of myself as your president for the past three years. I want to congratulate Kyle Harrell as he athletics and Texas State. We want the T-Association assumes the president’s position and Julie Brooks Muegge as she becomes our vice-president. to continue to be a place where lettermen of all ages Both of these board members have worked hard and are ready to provide outstanding leadership can re-connect and enjoy being part of our proud past and exciting future. for our association. Julie Brooks Muegge will become the first female officer in the history of the “T” association… Kudos to Julie. Congratualtions also to the 2011 Hall of Honor inductees: Aubrey Eat 'em up! Horner, Claude Mathis, and Rudy Bowles.

Again, thanks to the athletic alumni for your continued support. Your support is necessary for the “T” association to continue to move forward on behalf of all “T” Members. Have a great fall and hopefully plenty of rain to fill the empty stock tanks in Texas! Julie Brooks Muegge-Vice President I chose to be a part of the “T” Association because I believe Thank you, it is my duty to give back to Texas State University and the athletic department.

While attending Texas State University, I received a full Joddie Witte athletic scholarship which included tuition, fees, living 2010-2011 “T” Association President expenses etc. for my position on the Women’s Basketball team from 2000-2004. I am very grateful that I was able to have such an opportunity and assistance and I feel my time and monetary donations are the best way I can show my gratitude to the school.

As vice president of the “T” Association,” my goals are the same as they were during my time in the position of board member. I would like to encourage and motivate Texas State alumni and “T” Association Athletic alumni members to get involved at Texas State, visit the campus, attend athletic events, and to donate time and/or money when and where they can. Every little bit can help Texas State University and the Athletic Department thrive. UPCOMING EVENTS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 2011 VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE 2011 9/29 Lamar HOME 6:30 p.m. 10/1 McNeese State HOME 2:00 p.m. TRACK AND FIELD REUNON 10/5 UT Arlington Arlington 7:00 p.m. NOVEMBER 5TH 10/8 Northwestern State Natchitoches 2:00 p.m. OPEN HOUSE EVENT, TRACK 10/13 Stephen F. Austin Nacogdoches 7:00 p.m. AND FIELD FACILITY-12 P.M. 10/15 Sam Houston State Huntsville 7:00 p.m. RECOGNITION OF NEW HEAD 10/19 UT Arlington HOME 6:30 p.m. COACH DANA BOONE AND 10/22 Central Arkansas HOME 2:00 p.m. THANK YOU CELEBRATION FOR 10/27 Stephen F. Austin HOME 6:30 p.m. FORMER HEAD COACH GALINA 10/29 Sam Houston State HOME 7:00 p.m. BUCHKARINA 11/1 Baylor HOME 6:30 p.m. 11/3 Nicholls Thibodaux 7:00 p.m. “T” ASSOCIATION WEEKEND 11/5 Southeastern Louisiana Hammond 1:00 p.m. NOVEMBER 18TH AND 19TH 11/10 UTSA San Antonio 6:30 p.m. 11/12 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Corpus 1:00 p.m. NOV 18: HALL OF HONOR DIN- 11/18 SLC Tournament Conway, Ark. TBA NER, 6 P.M. SAC-N-PAC ROOM-END ZONE COMPLEX AT BOBCAT SOCCER SCHEDULE 2011 STATDIUM 8/19 Prairie View A&M University HOME 7:00 PM 8/21 Loyola Marymount University HOME 1:00 PM NOV 19: FOOTBALL VS. SAM 8/26 Navy Annapolis, MD 7:00 PM HOUSTON STATE 3PM 8/28 University of Maryland Catonsville, MD 12:00 PM 9/2 Texas Christian University HOME 7:00 PM BOBBY PATTON 50 9/4 University of Texas-El Paso HOME 1:00 PM YRS OF SERVICE 9/9 Baylor University Waco, TX 7:00 PM REGONITION 9/16 Louisiana Technical University HOME 7:00 PM 9/23 Houston Baptist University HOME 7:00 PM TAILGATE LUNCHEON 9/25 Grambling State University HOME 1:00 PM 11AM 9/30 Sam Houston State University HOME 7:00 PM 10/2 Stephen F. Austin HOME 1:00 PM HALL OF HONOR HALF- 10/9 University of Texas San AntonioHOME 1:00 PM TIME REGONTION WITH 10/14 Northwestern State University Natchitoches, LA 7:00 PM ALL ATHLETIC ALUMNI 10/16 University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR 1:00 PM 10/21 McNeese State University HOME 7:00 PM BILL MILLER ROOM 10/23 Lamar University HOME 1:00 PM 10/28 Southeastern Louisiana Hammond, LA 7:00 PM 10/30 Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA 1:00 PM 11/3-6 Natchitoches, LA TBA Tournament TAILGATE 2011

ATHLETIC ALUMNI

• New location!!! • Look for our “T” At home. Texas State vs. Tarleton Association trailer “T” Association and banners tailgate in State • Complimentary Laramie, WY food and non- alcholic beverages • Live broadcast SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR of other college TAILGATE CREW: games - Clint Bendele - Aaron Bolado 2011 HOME FOOTBALL SCHEDULE DATE OPPONENT TIME - Kyle Harrell 9/17/11 VS. TARLETON STATE 6:00 PM Special thanks to Clint and Stacey - David Williams 10/01/11 VS. NICHOLLS UNIVERSITY 6:00 PM Bendele for the donation of our new 10/15/11 VS. LAMAR UNIVERSITY 6:00 PM “T” Association Tailgate grill! - Bill Wyman 10/29/11 VS. NORTHWESTERN STATE 3:00 PM 11/05/11 VS. PRARIE VIEW A&M 3:00 PM 11/19/11 VS. SAM HOUSTON STATE 3:00 PM

Volunteer to help with tailgates contact Don Coryell: (512) 245-2220 [email protected]

“T” members on the road at At home. Texas State vs. Texas Tech Tarleton State SPECIAL FEATURE

The Texas State Alumni Association has named Texas State volleyball head coach Karen Chisum, former Bobcat basketball standout and current NBA player Jeff Foster and Athletics philanthropist Michael Bowman among its Distinguished Alumni for 2011. Chisum just completed her 31st season as head Spergon Wynn coach at Texas State and ranks among the Top Six NCAA Division I active coaches with 716 career victories. She has led Texas State to seven NCAA Tournament berths, six regular season conference Stats championships and six Southland Conference Tournament titles during her tenure. Chisum earned • Southwest Texas University 1998-99 her bachelor’s degree in physical education in 1972 and a master’s degree in 1978 at Texas State. • 3,497 passing yards A 12-year NBA player with the Indiana Pacers, Foster helped the Pacers reach the NBA Playoffs for the • All-Soulthland Conference 2nd Team first time since 2005 as he averaged 6.3 rebounds (1999) in 56 games. Foster was a two-time All-Southland Conference player at Texas State. He also chipped • Drafted by the Cleveland Browns with the in with 14.2 points per game that season and 183rd pick in the 2000 NFL Draft helped lead the Bobcats to a Southland Conference championship in 1997 and 1999. In addition, he was a member of Texas State’s team that won the SLC • Teams: Cleveland Brown, Amsterdam Admirals, Minnesota Vikings, BC Lions, Tournament in 1997. He returned to Texas State and Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and Toronto Argonauts earned a bachelor’s degree in technology in 2009. • One of six QB’s drafted before New England QB Tom Brady Bowman is the president of Hunt and Hunt, Ltd., a Houston-based precision machine work company. He has worked in the oil and gas BRADY 6 industry at Hunt and Hunt for more than 25 years. He also has been an industry leader with Spergon is one of the well-known Brady 6. This documentary was aired on ESPN, April 12 Fortune 500 companies such as Schlumberger 2011. While Tom Brady is the centerpiece of the hour-long documentary, which also recaps and Halliburton. Bowman and his family are his college days at Michigan and battle with , the careers and lives lifetime members of the Texas State Alumni of the six selected before him in 2000 are also highlighted. They are the “Brady Association and have endowed a scholarship 6.” for deserving Bobcat student-athletes. He also continues to be a supporter of his fraternity, Kappa Sigma. He and his wife Dianne Bowman are involved as stakeholders in the construction of the Chad Pennington (18, Jets) ... Giovanni Carmazzi (65, 49ers) ... Chris Redman (75, Ravens) ... Strutter Gallery, which will open in 2012 at the new North End Zone Complex at Bobcat Stadium. He (163, Steelers) ... Marc Bulger (168, Saints) ... Spergon Wynn (183, Browns). also serves on the Texas State Development Foundation Board of Directors and the Athletics Pillar for the Pride in Action Campaign. There are some notable moments in which the careers of those quarterbacks intersected with Brady’s, and those are captured. For example, the Patriots played the 49ers in the 2000 The Distinguished Alumni Award dates back to 1959 when it was presented to Lyndon B. Johnson, preseason Hall of Fame game. On that day, Giovanni Carmazzi struggled while Brady shined a U.S. senator at the time. It acknowledges outstanding accomplishments and leadership in the -- and their careers headed in opposite directions. individual’s chosen business, profession or life work on a national or international level.

The 2011 awards will be presented on Friday, October 28 at the newly enhanced Distinguished To view this documentary visit the following site: Alumni Awards Gala during Homecoming Weekend. Please mark your calendar and join us for this http://mgovideo.com/the-brady-6 black tie optional premiere alumni event. WHERE ARE THEY NOW I was a member of the Texas State Track & Field Kristie Troxel I played soccer for Texas State from 2002-05 and was a student- Jacqueline Iwuchukwu team from 2002-06. I competed in 8 indoor and assistant coach in 2006. outdoor seasons. I earned four conference championship gold medals, one silver and one bronze in the women’s Since March 2009 I have been an Undergraduate Admission triple jump. I helped the women’s team to two conference Counselor at Texas State. I represent the University at high schools titles. I was a regional qualifier three years, and a national and community colleges around the state. I counsel prospective qualifier my senior season. I was voted as one of the students and their families on the admissions process as well as the women’s team captains. Currently, I hold the record for the academic and extracurricular opportunities at Texas State. I am also second best mark in the school’s history for the women’s heavily involved in many on-campus events, including our biggest indoor and outdoor triple jump. prospective student event, Bobcat Day, and the family program at New Student Orientation. Basically, I help people become Bobcats and I get to work on the campus that I enjoyed so much as a I was also an Oak Farm Awards recipient and a member student-athlete. Send all of your prospective Bobcats my way! of the then Council of Student Athletes. I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in Sociology in 2006 and went on to work on my Master’s in I played football for Texas State as a wide receiver from Criminal Justice. 2005-08. I currently work for Fellowship of Christian Athletes- Greater Adrian Thomas Austin FCA . I currently work for the Institute for Criminal Justice Studies (ICJS) at the Texas School Safety Center. The I currently serve as the FCA representative for Texas State University ICJS program is dedicated to teaching and informing law and the surrounding middle and high schools. My job is to present enforcement on crime prevention and school based law enforcement. I am hoping to continue athletes and coaches and all whom they influence the challenge and on with them well into the future. I also feed my passion for fashion with my part time job adventure of putting their faith in Jesus Christ and serving Him in their working for Gap Inc. and its sister brands Banana Republic and Old Navy. I have been with the relationships and in the fellowship of the church. I have been given an company now for seven years and specialize in credit card sales. open door on campuses across central Texas to come and share my faith with students, athletes, teachers, and coaches because of the I now have become an avid weekend warrior and completed my first full marathon inAustin positive and influential name that the Fellowship of Christian Athletes this past Feb. and will be competing in a half-marathon this coming Nov. Being a Texas State has garnered over the years. My goal is to present a message of Athlete has been a wonderful blessing for me. Because of all that I have endured, I look hope to all the Bobcat Athletic teams while developing lasting positive forward to being a positive influence for every Bobcat athlete that comes behind me. I hope to relationships on this campus and in the San Marcos and surrounding be a light and a blessing to all of them as the Lord sees fit to give me the opportunities. communities. I ran Track and Field for Texas State. I currently work for Tokyo I played golf at Texas State for 4 years from 2005-09 under Coach Electron America as a process engineer in the research and Bill Woodley and then Coach Shane Howell. Was named the student- development department. Dmitri Kabakov Ben Campbell athlete of the month in Nov. 2009 and was a part of two straight GPA award-winning teams. I competed in pole vault and decathlon, was an officer in the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and was treasurer of I’m currently a OEM Sales Representative for the 3M Electrical Hillel, the Jewish Students Organization. I had the opportunity Markets Division. I sell major insulation products to original equipment to compete at the Southland Conference track and field meet manufacturers who produce electric motors, generators, and for the Bobcats, and I also was able to attend conferences for transformers in the Southeastern U.S. I am currently the youngest on SME. I made the Dean’s List six semesters and the Southland a team of 18 reps across the country. Also, received the job right after Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll four times. I came to getting my MBA at Texas State. I live in Charlotte, NC at this time. Texas State University from Israel. I was recruited for the track and field team and I am grateful I made the decision to attend Also, was named Most Outstanding Marketing Student-McCoy College the school. I have made friends forever at my time at Texas of Business in 2009 & Co-Captain of the 2011 National Champions State. Friends and family are what’s important. I measure my life by the number of people in it, Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team. I will be traveling to Malaysia by how many people I know personally. in October to represent the USA/Texas State at the SIFE World Cup. YOU WILL BE MISSED Get your 2011 Season TICKETS: George Carlisle George Barber Carlisle, born November 3, 1928, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011.

George dedicated his life to education and spent most of his career serving in Clear Creek ISD. He graduated from Southwest Texas State University in 1949, coached at Webster High school for a year and then served from 1951-1953 in the US Army. George returned after his tour of duty and was the head With your donation to the basketball coach at Webster which became Clear Creek High School where he coached “T” Association, you are automatically successfully until 1962. George left CCISD to coach basketball at Rice University and elligable for discounted season tickets to returned to the district to serve as the first principal of Seabrook Intermediate. the Texas State University Football games. He then opened up Clear Lake High School as principal from 1972-1979. George continued to serve Clear Creek ISD as the Deputy Superintendent of Business and, finally, served two terms on the Clear Creek ISD Board of Trustees. The 2011 football season continues Texas State’s drive to the Football Bowl George is survived by his wife of 60 years, Peggy McMahan Carlisle, daughter, Vicki Subdivision (FBS). We must sell an Garrison and her husband, Bob, his son, George B. Carlisle, Jr. (Buddy) and his wife, average of 15,000 tickets per home game Jenny, and his daughter-in-law, Shannon Carlisle. George has seven grandchildren: to meet the minimum attendance require- 06’-11’ Brent, Brandon, Kelsey, Wilson, Weston, Wyndon and Kaleigh, and five great- ment for the FBS. Let’s fill grandchildren: JB, Shelby, Adrian, Abigail, and Brendon. George is preceded in death by Bobcat Stadium. Buy season tickets and his youngest son, Billy Glyn Carlisle. select your favorite seats. Back the ‘Cats in The Drive to the FBS. Alex Escontrias Alejandro "Alex" Cajica Escontrias, born to Ruben and Cecilia on April 21, 1987, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011.

Alex was born in Ojinaga, Mexico. He was an ample role $6 model for his siblings and a supportive son. Alex met his best friend and soul mate, Lauren, in Jr. High and have been sweethearts since. They were blessed with two beautiful and talented children. He was an exceptional runner for OHS and HOW YOU CAN HELP Texas State University and enjoyed playing soccer. Alex was To financially assist with any of our projects, a proud and involved father, always working with his children on their soccer skills. please contact Don Coryell at (512) 245-2220, Alex was a loving and great supporter of his family. He was warm-hearted and or at [email protected]. To donate directly always surrounded with many dear life friends. He had a welcoming personality to the “T” Associaiton, we have also included a and played jokes on anyone around. donation form that can be mailed to Don Coryell in the Athletic Department. He is survived by his wife, Lauren Garcia; children, Nathalia and Izaak; parents, Ruben and Cecilia; and siblings, Kevin, Thania and Gabriel, all of Odessa. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

We’ve been lucky enough to have been given the opportunity to enhance the Red Shirt Level (no minimum) All-Conference ($100-$249) All-American ($250 and up) “T” Association. With a few revisions we have added Membership Levels to • “T”-Association E-mail Updates • Tax Reciept • All-Conference level package + enhance the donor experience. New membership brochures have been sent out • E-newsletter • “T”-Association E-mail Updates Athletic Alumni T-shirt for summer fundraising efforts. If you did not receive one please contact Don • “T”Association Social Event Invitations • E-newsletter Coryell at [email protected] or (512) 245-2220. (Tailgates, Hall of Honor dinner, • “T”Association Social Event Invitations game functions) (Tailgates, Hall of Honor dinner, game • Opportunity to purchase individual functions) tickets to Tailgate events and Bill • Right to nominate athletic alumni for Hall of Miller Room second-half athletic Honor Recognition alumni gatherings at home football • “T”-Association All-Conference membership games for $10 per adult and $5 for lanyard and name badge kids 10 and under •“T”-Association Auto Decal • Right to nominate athletic alumni for •Season and Game Ticket Discounts-half off Hall of Honor Recognition any purchase of tickets (excluding NCAA playoffs) • Complimentary access for one to Bill Miller room second half receptions at each home football game (excluding NCAA playoffs) • All “T”-Association tailgate parties at selected home football games. (Food and Drink included.) • Opportunity to purchase individual guest tickets to Tailgate events and Bill Miller Room for athletic alumni gatherings at home football games for $10 per adult and $5 for children 10 and under 2011-2012 “T” ASSOCIATION DONORS THANKS TO OUR 2011 FOOD SPONSORS

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