
Larry Coker’s Legacy: Building UTSA Football from the Ground Up
Larry Coker’s hiring transformed a fledgling program into a competitive force, drawing record crowds and securing lasting credibility for UTSA athletics.
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Larry Coker’s hiring transformed a fledgling program into a competitive force, drawing record crowds and securing lasting credibility for UTSA athletics.

A new book titled ‘Still Undefeated’ details the origins of UTSA football, weaving together stories from business executives, politicians and community figures, and reveals how its proceeds will bolster the program.

A new book chronicles the challenges and triumphs of launching UTSA’s football program, highlighting fundraising, bureaucracy, and community support, while all proceeds are earmarked for the university’s athletics.

The National Football Foundation has released its 2027 Hall of Fame ballot, featuring more than two hundred players and coaches. Sports Illustrated writers and other analysts debate the merits of candidates such as Cam Newton, Robert Griffin III, Kellen Moore and numerous non‑FBS standouts.

Mike Leach, celebrated for revolutionizing college football with the Air Raid offense, has been placed on the 2027 Hall of Fame ballot under revised eligibility criteria that consider his .596 career winning percentage.

The National Football Foundation has unveiled the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot, featuring Heisman winners Cam Newton and Robert Griffin III and the late Mike Leach, whose eligibility stems from a rule change after his 2022 death.

Mike Leach, celebrated for his Air Raid offense and record‑setting teams, has been nominated for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame, joining a diverse group of coaches and players under newly adjusted induction criteria.

The National Football Foundation has announced the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame nominees, featuring the late Mike Leach alongside other notable figures.

The National Football Foundation has released the 2027 Hall of Fame ballot, featuring 80 players and nine coaches. The criteria have been adjusted, and several modern coaches and legacy candidates are on the list.

The late Mike Leach, celebrated for his innovative ‘Air Raid’ offense, has been placed on the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot, a nod to his lasting impact on the game and a recent tweak in eligibility criteria.

The National Football Foundation's 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot includes the late Mike Leach alongside other notable coaches and players, highlighting his lasting impact on the sport.

Mike Leach, celebrated for his revolutionary offensive schemes and signature upsets, is among the nominees for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame, joining a select group of coaches and players whose careers meet the updated eligibility standards.

The upcoming retrial of Rashaun Jones, accused of killing teammate Bryan Pata, will feature testimony from University of Miami head coach Mario Cristobal, drawing renewed attention to a decades‑old tragedy that intertwines with the program’s resurgence.