Design Editor and Contributing Writer: Katherine Whitfield “The noblest search is the search for excellence” “T”ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012 Don Coryell Executive Director MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT (512) 245-2220 [email protected] Dear “T” Association Members, It was great to see many of you this past fall at our “T” tailgate parties and Bill Miller room receptions. Our participation from “T” members continues to grow, and upcoming events are sure to be even better. We are excited about our move to the WAC and the opportunities that lie ahead for Texas State and the “T” Association. “T” Association President Kyle Harrell and family A special thanks to Clint and Stacey Bendele, Aaron Bolado, Bill Wyman, Brad Schley, David Williams, and many others who helped out with and attended the “T” Association tailgates this fall. A special thanks also to Rebekah and Clayton Bynum for their leadership and help with our Facebook and Twitter updates. Be sure to make plans to join us Saturday, March 3rd for our Basketball and Baseball tailgate event. Reach out to an old teammate and invite them along for the fun. Eat ‘em up! Kyle Harrell Thanks to our Board of Directors: Vice President- Julie Brooks Muegge, Bobby Hutcherson, Bruce Gregg, Courtney Holden, David Williams, Earlanda Williams, Glenn Peavy, Jeremy Fikac, Jim Bob Jackson, Jimmy Fife, Joddie Witte, Karen Chisum, Ken Huewitt, Kyle Harrell, Lloyd Little, Mike Ferris, Paul Thornton, Rebekah Bynum, Reece Morrison, Steve Smith, Vernon McDonald, Wallace Dockall. 2012 HOME SCHEDULES 2012 “T”- Association Spring Event Men’s Basketball 2/29/12 Lamar University 7p.m. 3/3/12 Sam Houston State University 4p.m. Saturday, March 3rd Basketball vs. Sam Houston State @ 4pm Softball Tue. 3/13/2012 Liberty University 2:00 p.m. Fri. 3/16/2012 Stephen F. Austin State University 6:00 p.m. Baseball vs. Notre Dame @ 6:30pm Sat. 3/17/2012 Stephen F. Austin State University 2:00 p.m. Fri. 3/23/2012 Southeastern Louisiana University 6:00 p.m. Sat. 3/24/2012 Southeastern Louisiana University 1:00 p.m. Fri. 4/6/2012 University of Central Arkansas 6:00 p.m. Each “T”- Association Sat. 4/7/2012 University of Central Arkansas 2:00 p.m. member will receive one Wed. 4/18/2012 Houston Baptist University 6:00 p.m. complimentary ticket Fri. 4/20/2012 McNeese State University 6:00 p.m. for both Basketball and Sat. 4/21/2012 McNeese State University 2:00 p.m. Baseball games Tue. 4/24/2012 University of Texas San Antonio 5:00 p.m. Baseball Athletic Alumni Tailgate Fri. 3/2/2012 Notre Dame 6:30 p.m. -2:00pm at Strahan Entrance Sat. 3/3/2012 Notre Dame 6:30 p.m. Sun. 3/4/2012 Notre Dame 1:00 p.m. Tue. 3/6/2012 Rice 6:30 p.m. -Complimentary Food and Drink Fri. 3/16/2012 Stephen F. Austin 6:30 p.m. Sat. 3/17/2012 Stephen F. Austin 2:00 p.m. for “T”- Association Members Sun. 3/18/2012 Stephen F. Austin 1:00 p.m. Tue. 3/20/2012 TCU 6:30 p.m. To RSVP Contact Don Coryell -Music by The Aviators Tue. 3/27/2012 Oregon 6:30 p.m. 512-245-2220 Wed. 3/28/2012 Oregon 12:00 p.m. [email protected] Fri. 3/30/2012 McNeese State 6:30 p.m. Sat. 3/31/2012 McNeese State 2:00 p.m. Sun. 4/1/2012 McNeese State 1:00 p.m. Fri. 4/20/2012 Central Arkansas 6:30 p.m. Sat. 4/21/2012 Central Arkansas 2:00 p.m. Sun. 4/22/2012 Central Arkansas 1:00 p.m. Fri. 5/4/2012 Lamar 6:30 p.m. Sat. 5/5/2012 Lamar 2:00 p.m. Sun. 5/6/2012 Lamar 1:00 p.m. Wed. 5/9/2012 Baylor 6:35 p.m. Fri. 5/11/2012 UTSA 6:30 p.m. Sun. 5/13/2012 UTSA 1:00 p.m. BOBCAT HIGHLIGHTS Volleyball Women’s Basketball Diamond Ford scored her 1,000th career point as part of Texas State’s 73-67 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, January 25th, at Strahan Coliseum. Ford reached her career 1,000 point total at the 15:52 mark in the second half, hitting a left corner three, her third of the game to give the Bobcats a 50-38 lead. She finished the game as the leading scorer with 22 points. linemen and five offensive linemen,” said The 2011 Texas State volleyball team captured both the Southland Conference Franchione. regular season and tournament titles in the same season for the third time in the Football Texas State We also added four linebackers and three program's history. The team also qualified for the NCAA Championships for the head football quarterbacks with this class. We were able to eighth time in the program’s history after they rattled off a winning streak of 15 coach Dennis sign a little bit of everything with this class. straight SLC matches and finished the season victorious in 18 of their final 20 Franchione matches. The team’s final record stood at 27-8 overall and 15-1 in the Southland announced that “The caliber of players in this class reflects Conference, the team’s most wins since 2004 and best record in conference play since 25 student-athletes our move to the FBS, our move to the WAC, 2000 when the Bobcats went 20-0. Texas State finished the season with an NCAA have signed letters of intent to play football our stadium improvements and of course, RPI of 69. with the Bobcats as they continue their the overall image of Texas State. As our level Senior pitcher/outfielder Jeff McVaney was one of 45 transition to the NCAA Division I FBS. of competition increases on the field, this is Baseball players from across the nation selected for the National happening in recruiting. We were fortunate Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association Preseason Stopper of the Year The nine new players are Jordan Albritton, to win some recruiting battles versus teams Watch List. Justin Booth, Duke DeLancellotti, Thomas from the Big 10, Pac 12, ACC, Conference McVaney, who was on the John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Evans, Darius Hood, Jordan Moore, Tyler USA and Mountain West schools.” Watch List last season, is one of two players from the Southland Potter, Kamu Taulelei and Jacob Woten. Conference chosen for the list. Albritton, Booth, Hood and Moore are the Texas State’s battles on the field in 2012 will four high school players. DeLancellotti, kick off at Houston on Sept. 1. The Bobcats Last season, McVaney set a Texas State single-season record Evans, Potter, Taulelei and Woten are the five also play their first game in the renovated with nine saves after taking over closing duties midway through the season. The southpaw finished 2011 with a 2.08 junior college transfers. Bobcat Stadium against Texas Tech on Sept. ERA over 26 innings on the mound to go along with a 1-3 8. record and nine saves. McVaney struck out 24 batters while The Bobcats signed 14 players from Texas, allowing just 12 walks in 17 appearances. eight players from California junior colleges, In addition to adding the signees, Franchione two players from Alabama and one player also announced that he would award a This season, McVaney projects to be the anchor of the Texas from a junior college in Kansas. scholarship to Charlie Will Tuttle, a redshirt State bullpen in addition to being an everyday position freshman who started six games at center for player in the outfield. He enters the season needing two saves to set the Bobcat career record for saves (10) held by both Cory Covert and Garrett “We were able to sign seven defensive the Bobcats last season. Sherrill. pHALL OF HONOR “T” ASSOCIATION WEEKEND Congratulations to our 2011 Inductees: Rudy Bowles Rudy Bowles was a four year letter winner at Texas State as a guard for Men’s Basketball from 1960-1964.He was a member of the team that advanced the NAIA National Tournament and a member of the 1961-1962 NAIA District Playoff team. Aubrey Horner Aubrey Horner was a four year letter winner at Texas State as a point guard for Men’s basketball from 1952-1956 and lettered one year as a member of the tennis team during the 1956 season. Claude Mathis Claude Mathis was a four year letter winner at Texas State as a starting running back for the Bobcat football team from 1994- 1997. Mathis was the Southland Conference All-Time Leading Rusher. To view all photos from “T” Association weekend click here. “T” ASSOCIATION WEEKEND “T” ASSOCIATION WEEKEND p2011 HONORARY MEMBERS YOU WILL BE MISSED John Reese Emory Bellard John V. Reese passed away peacefully, on Dec. 31, 2011 at his Encinal ranch. Emory Bellard attended Texas State University and graduated 1949. After his graduation, Bellard went on to have a very successful career coaching football at high schools and He was born on Oct. 31, 1942, in Freer. He was universities including University of Texas, Texas A&M University, and Mississippi State. a lifelong football coach who began his career in He introduced the wishbone formation to college football, providing the framework for Robstown. He went on to coach in Raymondville, many of the great running teams of the 1970’s. Olson Field/Baseball Field and the Kyle Field expansion were completed while he was Athletic Director of Texas A&M.