Bobcat Club Winter E-Mag 2011

E - M A G A Z I N EBOBCAT CLUB

PUBLISHER/EDITORS-IN-CHIEFChris Park

Bryan Gates

DESIGNBryan Gates

Reagan Brownsworth

WRITERS/CONTRIBUTORSBryan Gates

Reagan BrownsworthChris Park

Texas State Media RelationsMary Ellen Jones

PHOTOGRAPHYTexas State Media Relations

1 BOBCAT CLUB E-MAGAZINE

2 Letter From The Desk of Chris Park

3 2010-2011 Men’s Basketaball Calendar

4 2010-2011 Women’s Basket- ball Calendar

5 Bobcat Club Luncheon Dates

6 Bobcat Club Upcoming Special Events

8 2010 Fall Sports Accolades

11 Womens’s Basketball Competes in Colorado Trip

13 Men’s Basketball Cancun Trip

15 Texas State Hires “Coach Fran” to Lead the Bobcats

18 Catching Up With David Williams

19 Compliance Corner

Contents

BOBCAT CLUBE - M A G A Z I N E

BOBCAT CLUB E-MAGAZINE 2

Letter FromThe Desk of Chris Park

Department of AthleticsBobcat Club

Dear Bobcat Club Donors,

The Spring Athletic Season is off and running for Bobcat Athletics! The first part of January has been a whirlwind with Men’s Basketball getting off to a hot start in conference play, the hiring of Coach Fran and his staff, and making preparations for Bobcat Club events this spring. Speaking of exciting events for Bobcat Club donors let’s review two big ones right around the corner!

Thank you to all of our donors who attended the February luncheon featuring baseball head coach Ty Har-rington, softball head coach Ricci Woodard, and football head coach Dennis Franchione. It was exciting to have a sell out crowd for our coaches as they discussed the future of their respective programs!

Another upcoming event we fully expect to sellout is the annual Bobcat Bonanza presented by Texas Road-house. This year’s event will be held on March 26th on the Champions Club Level of the Jerry D. and Linda Gregg Fields Bobcat Stadium West Side Complex in conjunction with a spring football practice/scrimmage. Coach Fran has generously adjusted his practice schedule to give our fans a firsthand look at next year’s program from the Champions Club level all the while enjoying the Bobcat Bonanza.

Texas Roadhouse will once again be our title sponsor and provide the outstanding food during the game and into the night. In addition to the wonderful food, guests will enjoy complimentary drinks, silent and live auc-tions, and an outstanding game day atmosphere.

Along with the game and event in the evening, donors and fans will have the opportunity to participate in a golf scramble held that morning at Plum Creek Golf Club. Pricing information is below. Invitations will go out soon, but call today and book your tickets and golf team and help support student athlete scholarships.

•Golf Foursome and two tickets per player to the Spring Game on the Champions Club Level: $1000*•Golf Event Only: $600**Golf Outing includes breakfast, range balls, and lunch•Bobcat Bonanza Spring Game Ticket on the Champions Club Level: $100 (ticket includes meal and drinks)

All Champions Club and Legacy Suite Level holders will have the first option to purchase tickets and secure their seats for the event.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Have you noticed a change to our Maroon & Gold halftime receptions at men’s & women’s basketball games this year? The big change has been the addition of our fabulous Bobcat Club food partners supplying a light meal at halftime. Our Bobcat Club donors at the $500 level and above have met this change with much positive feedback and we appreciate all of our Bobcat Club food partners for participating in our halftime receptions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I hope everyone has a wonderful 2011 filled with great memories and Bobcat Championships!

See you in the stands,Chris Park

Previous Games


Calendar

St. Edwards W 84-66Sul Ross L 89-62Long Island L 67-91TexasPan-American W 76-63Our Lady of the Lake L 126-127(OT)North Texas L 77-81Houston Baptist L 81-88Univerisity of Texas L 65-101Univeristy of North Texas L 62-85University of Mississippi L 72-83Appalachian St. W 79-68Northeastern L 62-85UT at Tyler W 80-59Texas Pan-American W 82-70Northweastern W 84-71McNeese L 92-97Sam Houston W 95-91 UTSA L 84-88Texas A&M-Corpus Christi W 73-62UT Alington L 66-83Stephen F. Austin W 66-61

Upcoming Games 2/5 vs. Nicholls 4 pm 2/9 at Central Arkansas 7 pm2/12 vs. UT Arlington 2 pm *Young Alumni Event2/15 at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 7 pm2/19 at Stephen F. Austin 4:30 pm2/23 vs. Southeastern Louisiana 7 pm 2/26 vs. UTSA 2 pm *Special Event 3/2 at Lamar 7:05 pm3/5 at Sam Houston State 7 pm

2010-2011 Men’s Basketball Calendar

Previous Games


Calendar

East Texas Baptist W 65-35UT Tyler W 69-45Idaho State L 52-69Jackson State L 41-67Colorado L 35-67Weber State W 64-54Air Force L 41-61SW Assemblies of God L 66-68UT Pan American L 76-83UTEP L 57-94Texas Southern W 84-81Rice L 50-97Hutson Tillotson W 105-65Northwestern L 66-81McNeese L 66-82Sam Houston L 67-82UTSA L 63-69Texas A&M-Corpus Christi W 78-76UT Arlington W 61-57Stephen F. Austin L 80-65

Upcoming Games 2/5 at Nicholls 3:30 pm2/9 vs. Central Arkansas 7 pm2/12 at UT Arlington 2 pm2/16 vs. Texas A&M Corpus Christi 7 pm2/19 at Stephen F. Austin 2 pm2/23 at Southeastern Louisiana 7 pm2/26 at UTSA 4 pm3/2 vs. Lamar 7 pm3/5 vs. Sam Houston State 4 pm

2010-2011 Women’s Basketball Calendar

Bobcat Club News

Upcoming LuncheonsWednesday, March 2nd

Featuring Dennis FranchioneMaggiano’s, Houston, TX

Wednesday, May 4th

Courtyard by Marriott, New Braunfels, TX

All Luncheons begin at Noon and cost $20 for Bobcat Club Donors, $25 for Non-Bobcat Club Donors.

Please RSVP by contacting the Bobcat Club at 245-2114 or emailing [email protected].

2010-2011 Luncheon Partners


Bobcat Club News

For more information on these upcoming special events, please visit the Bobcat Club website at www.txstatebobcatclub.com. To reserve your spot please call 512-245-4731

or e-mail [email protected].

Upcoming Special Events


THANK YOU TO OUR FOOD TRADE

PARTNERS !


FootballSenior wide receiver Da’Marcus Griggs was named All-Southland Conference First-Team Offense and also received Honorable Men-tion as punt returner. He ranked second among SLC leaders with 920 receiving yards and was fourth in receptions with 65. He also recorded six touchdown passes. He returned 21 punts for 280 yards and one touchdown despite this being the only year in his career that he has returned punts. His 154 receptions rank second among Texas State’s career leaders, and he is fourth in career-receiving yards and fifth in touchdown receptions. Junior offensive guard D.J. Hall was named Third-Team All-American and All-Southland Conference First-Team Offense. This is his third straight year Hall has received all-conference honors. He paved the way for Texas State’s rushing attack that ranked third among SLC teams with an average of 144.6 yards per game.Sophomore defensive back Darryl Morris was named All-Southland Conference Second-Team Defense. He was the most consistent defender this season and recorded 60 tackles, and broke up nine passes despite playing against the opponent’s top receiver most of the time.Karrington Bush, senior running back, was named Honorable Mention in the Southland Conference. He ended the season rushing for 704 yards and six touchdowns on 145 carries. He is one of three players in Texas State history to rush over 3,000 yards, finishing his career with 3,193 yards and 24 touchdowns on 477 carries.Senior linebacker Marcus Clark was named Honorable Mention in the Southland Conference. He led Texas State in tackles for the third straight year with 64 and ended his career with 315 tacklesBen Follis junior punter was named Honorable Mention in the Southland Conference. He ranked third among the Southland Confer-ence punting leaders with an average of 41.6 yards on 49 punts. He had 11 punts over 50 yards and placed 13 inside the opponent’s 20 yard-line.

VolleyballSenior right side and outside hitter AJ Watlington was named was named All-Southland Conference First-Team and was the team leader in kills with 272. She has also posted 191 digs and 47 blocks for the Bobcats this season. During conference play, she averaged 2.96 kills per set and hit .257.Freshman Amari Dearorff was named All-Southland Conference First-Team. Amari was ranked fourth in the conference in hitting per-centage (.328) and was one of just six Southland Conference players to hit over .300 for the year during the regular season.Middle blocker Amber Calhoun was named All-Southland Conference Second-Team. She finished the regular season in the top-5 in the conference in both hitting percentage and blocks. This is her second appearance on an All-Conference Team.

SoccerSenior soccer forward Britney Curry was named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Central Region Third Team. She was also named First Team All-Southland Conference. She was the leading scorer in the conference, with 33 points (14 goals, 5 assists). Nationally she ranked 13th in both total goals (14) and goals per game (0.667).Senior Anna Fagan was named All-Southland Conference Second-Team. She anchored a backline that surrendered only 14 goals all year, and came away with eight shutouts.Senior center midfield Kelsey Bernard was named All-Southland Conference Second-Team.Junior goal keeper Lauren Frazier was named Southland Conference Newcomer of the Year along with being named All-Southland Conference Second-Team. She had a save percentage of 83.8%, stop-ping 62 shots, and facing 164 shots in total.Sophomore defender Alissa Scott was named Honorable Mentioned in the Southland Conference.Junior forward Erica Michaud was named Honorable Mention in the Southland Conference.Sophomore Midfielder Taylor Person was name Honorable Mention in the Southland Conference.Senior defender Jessica Elting was named Honorable Mention in the Southland Conference


Fall 2010 Bobcat Accolades

CONGATULATIONS!60 BOBCATS EARNED SPOTS ON THE

SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE COMMISSIONER’S FALL ACADEMIC

HONOR ROLL!


PARTNERS !



PARTNERS !


WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COMPETES IN COLORADO

The Texas State women’s basketball team spent Thanksgiving in Colorado and played against Colo-rado, Weber State University and the Air Force Academy. The team also found some time to enjoy time with teammates in the beautiful Rocky Mountains.

The Bobcat’s first day was spent traveling from Austin to Denver. After landing in Denver, the women took time out to for practice in the Coors Event Center on Colorado’s campus before returning to the team hotel.

The first game of the trip featured a match up against the Buffaloes. The Bobcats were looking for the team’s first win over a Big 12 opponent since 1995. After a hard fought game, Texas State dropped the contest, 67-35.

After the game, Texas State traveled to Colorado Springs for the second game of the trip, and the first game as participants in the Air Force Classic.

They opened the Classic against Weber State and it was the first of two games they would be playing at Clune Arena. Using accurate free throw shooting and poise down the stretch, the Bobcats downed Weber State, 64-54.

The Bobcats final game came against tournament host Air Force. Despite a second half rally, Texas State could not recover in time, and fell to Air Force 61-41, finishing 1-1 in the Air Force Classic and 1-2 overall on the trip.

In addition to playing basketball, the team spent their final day in Colorado enjoying the sights and attractions of Colorado Springs. On the final morning, the team visited the Air Force Academy Visitors Center, and enjoyed the views and a few snow ball fights before heading back to the Denver Airport en route to San Marcos.


Chika Ofoegba and Bree Dawson on the plane headed to Colorado.

Ashley Ezeh, India Johnson, Demi Clinch, Ashley Shoemaker and Kaylan Matin enjoying the view.

Mallory Williams passes to her teammate while playing at the University of Colorado.

Texas State Women’s Basketball players enjoying the snow during their free-time.

Anna Brzozwski was named to the All-Tournament team.


iThe Texas State men’s basketball team enjoyed a warm winter break in Cancun, Mexico while participating in the inaugural ESPN Cancun Governor’s Cup from December 22-24.

Also competing in the winter tournament with the Bobcats were Ole Miss, Southern Miss, Saint Louis, Appalachian State, East Tennessee State, Northeastern and Colorado State.

Texas State came up short during the team’s first game in a match up against Ole Miss. The Bobcats fell 83-72 to Ole Miss in the game where Eddie Rios and Cameron Johnson both scored 16 points.

In the teams’ second game, Cameron Johnson led Texas State in scoring with a season-high 24 points in the Bobcats 79-68 win over Appalachian State.

MEN’S BASKETBALL CANCUN TRIP

Team picture near the hotel. Cameron Johnson on the jump ball against Appalachian state.


The final game in Cancun was a match up against Northeastern. In that game, Texas Sate was plagued by foul trouble in the second half as the Bobcats fell 86-78 and finished the tournament with a 1-2 record.

Waiting at the airport for the Cancun Gov-ernor’s Cup

Relaxing at the pool during free time

Team pregame huddle.


TEXAS STATE HIRES “COACH FRAN” TO LEAD THE BOBCATS

Earlier this month Texas State University president Denise Trauth and athletic director Larry Teis concluded a nationwide search to find and hire a new football head coach as they announced that former Bobcat coach Dennis Franchione will return to the school and take over the reins of the Bobcat football program.

“Texas State conducted a robust national search for the next man to lead our football program,“ said Dr. Trauth. “We interviewed stellar candidates, all of whom wanted to come to San Marcos. I am very pleased that we have been able to hire a man with the experience, talent and passion of Dennis Franchione as our new head football coach.

Texas State utilized the Parker Executive Search firm to help with the search for its new head football coach. Based out of Atlanta, Georgia, Parker Executive Search specializes in the hiring of higher education and intercollegiate coaches and administrators. The university search committee reviewed many resumes before holding several interviews over the course of one week before deciding on Franchione.

Dr. Teis explained “I made a list of all the coaches against whom our new head football coach would have to compete against.” He listed off names such as June Jones (SMU), Mike Sherman (Texas A&M), Larry Coker (UTSA), and Mack Brown (Texas), among others. “All of these coaches know how to compete at the highest levels and are successful at it.” Dr. Teis continued saying that the search committee “knew it was important to have a coach that has competed on the big stage because that’s where Texas State should be.” Franchione, who compiled a 13-9 record in two seasons at Texas State in 1990-91, returns to the collegiate coaching ranks after compiling a 187-101-2 overall career record and leading his teams to eight conference championships and one divisional title in his 25 seasons as a head coach. He also has served as a commentator for ESPN Radio broadcasts. During the press conference on January 7, “Coach Fran” reflected on his family’s decision to return to San Marcos. He took the time to recognize Bobcat former players, Texas State alumni, local high school coaches, and Texas State supporters, most notably the late Garland Warren.

“Kim and I loved our time at Texas State - the people, San Marcos and the University, but we have often said it was too short,” Franchione said. “We feel so blessed to have the opportunity to return, especially with the vision of President Trauth and Larry Teis.”

Franchione has signed a five-year contract with a base salary of $350,000 per year and other incentives.

Coach Fran is no stranger to success. As head coach of the Bobcats In 1990-1991 Franchione led the team to two straight winning seasons, a feat that was not duplicated until 2008-09. Franchione compiled a 13-9 record at Texas State before


taking his first FBS job at New Mexico in 1992. He led the Lobos to a 9-4 mark in 1997 when New Mexico won the WAC’s Mountain Division championship and earned an invitation to play in the Insight.com Bowl, the school’s first bowl game since 1961. During the 1996 and 1997 seasons, one of his players was NFL Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Urlacher.

At TCU he quickly turned around the fortunes of the school’s football program. After the Horned Frogs finished the previous season with a 1-10 record, Franchione led them to a 7-5 mark and a victory over USC in the Sun Bowl in his first year. He also led TCU to a bowl game in 1999 before the Horned Frogs finished the 2000 season with a 10-1 record, a WAC co-championship and a berth to the Mobile Alabama Bowl. His offense featured Doak Walker Award winner and Heisman finalist LaDainian Tomlinson at running back.

Franchione’s next stop as head coach was at Alabama, where he led the Crimson Tide to a 7-5 record in 2001 after the Tide had posted a 3-8 record the prior season. The team also won the Independence Bowl that season, which was Alabama’s first bowl victory in five years. In 2002, he led the Crimson Tide to a 10-3 mark and a SEC West Division championship with a 6-2 league record. Following Alabama’s victory over Hawaii that season, Franchione was named head coach at Texas A&M.

During the next five seasons, his Aggies posted three winning records and played in three bowl games. Texas A&M finished the 2004 season with a 7-5 mark and played in the Cotton Bowl, the first bowl game in which the Aggies had played in three seasons. His best season at the school came in 2006 when the Aggies won nine games and played in the Holiday Bowl. The next year, Texas A&M posted a 7-5 record and qualified to play in the Alamo Bowl. His recruiting classes were ranked among the Top 13 nationally from 2003-05.

Right: Students and staff of Texas State enjoy a new rendering of the North Side Expansion

View of the press conferece with the west side complex in the background.

Former Bobcat quarterback and current Fox 7 Sports reporter John Hygh interviews Coach

“Fran.” Franchione coached Hygh in 1991.



PARTNERS !


Catching Up with...David Williams

Former Texas State football player David Williams took a few moments to catch up with the Bobcat Club over the holidays. David graduated from Texas State with a Bachelors of Science degree in geography in 1997. He was a standout football player during his time in San Marcos and he currently gives back through his involvement in the “T”-Association and as a Bobcat Club Donor.

What were some of your more memorable moments at while attending Texas State? As a student-athlete, two moments come to mind-one negative and one memory that was pretty awesome. First, we were part of one of the first overtime games once college football implemented the new rules. It was a battle that lasted over six hours between Nicholls and Texas State. Unfortunately, it was probably one of my worst played games and we finished on the wrong end of the score, but you just don’t forget a six hour football game. Probably the best game we had was our senior year was when Troy came to town. They were #2 in the country and everyone predicted they would just rout us. We came out strong from the very beginning and dominated the entire game. We ended up beating them, 31-17, and really made a statement as to what kind of football team we had that year.

What do you enjoy doing with your free time?I’m pretty much a home-body now. I travel so much for work so when I am home, I like to actually stay put and just relax. I have several close friends from college who also live in San Antonio, so I spend a lot of time with them and their families. They have kids now and it fun to watch them grow. I do like to get out and play golf from time, to time even though I am nowhere near the best golfer out there. There’s something about being with friends and being away from things for 4-5 hours. That’s very appealing to me.

What excites you the most about the future of Texas State and the Department of Athletics? It has been amazing to see how much the university and the athletic department have grown in just the last 15 years. The campus is almost unrecognizable from all of the growth and expansion. The same is true for the athletic department. I think it is great that the current student-athletes are getting the full experience of Texas State. We use to always talk about how things at SWT should’ve been so much better and it’s great to see that the potential is finally becoming a reality. I don’t think we are where we can be, but without a doubt, we are moving in the right direction.

How did it make you feel as an alum and former Texas State athlete to hear that athletics is moving to the WAC? Again, it plays right into the earlier question. The WAC is much more in line with where a school the size of Texas State should be competing. While the football program has been at a lower level, other programs at Texas State have been pretty competitive at the Division I level for some time now. It’s time for everyone to make the move up and start to compete on a national level. Joining the WAC will finally give the university it’s chance to make a name for itself at a much higher level.

You are a T Association Member and a Bobcat Club Donor-Why do you feel it is important to stay involved and give back as an alum?Every school has it “big hitters” and you need those people. You need the handful of donors that with one swoop of a pen can change the entire dynamic of things, but you also need every single “little guy” you can find. Most people think that their $100 won’t make a difference but the truth is it adds up really fast. If everyone who didn’t give back would just give $100 the figure would be staggering and quite substantial. On the other hand there is the element of being “invested” in the program. As an current student-athlete that is easy. You are invested by time, hard work, pain and suffering, success, but once you graduate that part of it is gone. The way to stay “invested” is through giving back with both your time and money.

What does the future hold for David Williams? You know, I’m not real sure. I’m taking on a new role with my company that will take me to a lot of new places. The university is transitioning into a new conference that will drum up a lot of excitement. I don’t know how things will play out, but I bet it’s going to be pretty fun!!!

David Williams addresses graduating student athletes and their families at the Fall 2010 ring ceremony in December.

Current city: San Antonio, TX

Graduated BS in Geography, August 1997

Years played football:1994-1997

Currently Regional Account Manager with Forest Pharmaceuticals


Compliance Corner

Each issue, Assistant AD for Compliance Mary Ellen Jones answers common questions concerning compliance issues, and addresses new policies affecting boosters in the “Compliance Corner.”

As we continue a great year of recruiting and approach the spring National Letter of Intent signing days, it is important for the Texas State Athletics Department to remind its donors and friends of the NCAA rules related to offers and inducements.

What are offers and inducements?An offer or inducement is an impermissible benefit or financial aid provided, directly or indirectly, to a prospective student-athlete or his/her relatives or friends by an institutional staff member or a representative of athletics interests (e.g. booster, donor, season ticket holder, parent of student-athlete, etc.). The NCAA expressly prohibits such arrangements from occurring. The receipt of a benefit is not a violation of NCAA rules if it is determined that the same benefit is generally available to the institution’s prospective students or their relatives or friends or to a particular segment of the student body determined on a basis unrelated to athletics ability.

Offers and inducements include, but are not limited to the following:• An employment arrangement for a prospective student-athlete’s relatives.• Gift of clothing or equipment.• Cosigning of loans.• Providing loans to a prospective student-athlete’s relatives or friends.• Cash or like items.• Any tangible item, including merchandise.• Free or reduced-cost services, rentals or purchases of any type.• Free or reduced-cost housing.• Sponsorship of or arrangement for an awards banquet for high school, preparatory school or two-year college athletes.

Who is a prospective student-athlete?A prospective student-athlete is an individual who in the ninth grade or above, or is attending a preparatory school or two-year college, regardless of the individual’s athletic talent or whether Texas State is recruiting that individual.

You are a “booster” or “representative of athletics interests” if you have at any time:• Been a member of an organization that supports Texas State athletics (i.e. Bobcat Club);• Made a donation to the Texas State University athletics programs or any athletic organization of the University;• Been involved in the recruitment of a prospect or have been asked to assist in the recruitment of a prospective student-

athlete;• Arranged for or provided employment for a Texas State University student-athlete;• Provided benefits to an enrolled student-athlete or his or her relatives or friend;• Otherwise been involved with promoting the Texas State University Athletics program (e.g. season ticket holder, etc.).

Once you have been identified as a booster or representative of athletics interest, you retain that identity forever.

REMEMBER: A prospect’s acceptance of an offer or inducement is a violation of NCAA rules and places the prospective student-athlete’s eligibility, as well as the Texas State Athletics Department, in jeopardy.

ASK BEFORE YOU ACT!!

This information was prepared by the Athletic Compliance Office at Texas State University. All applicable NCAA legislation could not be covered in this section. If you have any questions regarding the above information or other questions pertaining to NCAA rules please contact the Mary Ellen Jones, Assistant Athletics Director/Compliance - 512.245.2114, [email protected].

Remember, if you ever have questions please contact me at your earliest convenience. My number is 512-245-2114 and my email is [email protected].


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