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Read what former Bobcats are saying about the move to the Western Athletic Conference


“I think it is a positive step for the program. They can now attract better players to an already great school. I feel like when I came to school we kind of started the fire and helped get things going in the right direction. I’m happy for the football program and glad I could be a part of the movement."
Fred Evans
Minnesota Vikings
Football 2004-05

“I think it is a great move for Texas State University to enter the WAC Conference for many reasons.  It will bring all sports to a higher level of competition which will attain national recognition for everyone involved with Texas State.  This will enable the school to progress in a positive direction and to elevate the National perception of Texas State athletics.  Texas State University has always been a great school and this move into the WAC Conference will put it on the same scale as other Division I Universities in the near future.”
J.L. Lewis
PGA and Champions Tour Player
Golf 1979-81

"When President Trauth and Dr. Larry Teis made a priority of updating and improving the athletic facilities at Texas State it certainly improved the chances of our university to be accepted into a major athletic conference such as the WAC. Texas State's inclusion is a tremendous step forward for all the various programs both athletically and academically"
Rudy Davalos
Former Athletic Director at Houston,New Mexico & UTSA
Basketball 1958-60

"I think it's a great move from not only the athletic standpoint but for the school as a whole. It will be an exciting change and one that will help put Texas State on the map among elite universities."
Joyce Ekworomadu
Member of the Nigerian Olympic team, 2008
Basketball 2004-07

“The move to the FBS and the WAC will give the nation a chance to see the gem that we have all seen from the first day we stepped foot on campus in San Marcos. I could not be prouder of my University and the efforts the Athletic Department have made to make their sports top notch Division 1 programs”
Jim Stienke
Former NFL Player
Football 1970-72

"Being an Alum and working for a major sponsor of Bobcat Athletics (Brown Distributing) I am excited about the move to the FBS and the WAC. I am looking forward to Texas State living up to the potential we all see in it."
Paul Borreson
Member of the Hall of Honor
Basketball 1978-79
 
"Joining the WAC is a positive powerful move that will give national exposure to Texas State University! Now the world will see what us Bobcats have always known, that Texas State is a great place to play and get an education"
Jeremy Fikac
Former MLB Player
Baseball player 1996-98 Coach 2008-Present

"The move to the WAC is an exciting opportunity to showcase not only football on a national level but all of the sports played at Texas State. This move excites me as a former athletic alum in volleyball as I hope it does for all of Bobcat Nation"
Kristy Braun Rioux
Member of the Hall of Honor
Volleyball 1991-94

"The move puts us on the national scene in football and brings the baseball program into a conference that will match our level of play. In all, moving to the WAC puts Texas State on the national scene in athletics"
Scott Linebrink
Atlanta Braves
Baseball 1997

"The move to the WAC is a huge step up for Texas State University and especially for our Athletics. I am excited to see our football program grow and compete in the FBS. I also think this move will help the softball program be recognized as one of the top programs in the nation. As a former Bobcat, I'd love to see this University grow academically and compete at a higher level athletically. I also hope to see a lot more Bobcat Pride in the future with this move to the WAC."
Alex Dean (Newton)
Former NPF Player
Softball 2006-2009