WT Football

[WT_TKW]

Hudl videos looked good. He did very well at NAU -"Played in 19 games at Northern Arizona, where he threw for 4,590 yards with 30 TDs and 10 interceptions.".

He didn't have much playing time at Baylor or Texas State.

We'll see what Lynn does with him, his 3rd starting QB in 3 years.

[BuffaloChip]

Wow. Hopefully the 4th team Martinez plays for will work out!

It's his last year. It better. Watch his Hudl vids and tell us what you think.

[WT_TKW]

Buffs have 30+ transfers.

I continue to hear good things about our new OC. He recruited QB RJ Martinez from Texas State. Martinez threw for over 7,000 yds and 67 Tds at Austin Westwood (Hudl vids impressive). Rushed for 1,800 yds. Big Sky Frosh of year at N AZ. Started 9 games there including a 21-19 win over Arizona on a TD pass with 7 seconds left. Transferred to Baylor. Transferred to Texas State. He's only 5'11 and 215.

Got RBs from Florida St and Minnesota. WRs from Oregon State and La Tech. TE from Arkansas. BIG OLs from Big schools. Still looking for 1 more big play WR. It's very possible that not a single retuning starter will start on the O.

Don't know much about the D transfers. I will find out.

WT has some decent NIL money floating around.

Buffs report for fall camp Aug 2.

Wow. Hopefully the 4th team Martinez plays for will work out!

[BuffaloChip]

NOTHING is "secret" between coaches & programs. Everyone knows exactly what everyone else has and is doing.

It might be kept "secret" from the public & Alum.

UTPB is still avery young program. I assume they ate trying to build more alum support. So putting out info probably helps their cause.

Buffs have 30+ transfers.

I continue to hear good things about our new OC. He recruited QB RJ Martinez from Texas State. Martinez threw for over 7,000 yds and 67 Tds at Austin Westwood (Hudl vids impressive). Rushed for 1,800 yds. Big Sky Frosh of year at N AZ. Started 9 games there including a 21-19 win over Arizona on a TD pass with 7 seconds left. Transferred to Baylor. Transferred to Texas State. He's only 5'11 and 215.

Got RBs from Florida St and Minnesota. WRs from Oregon State and La Tech. TE from Arkansas. BIG OLs from Big schools. Still looking for 1 more big play WR. It's very possible that not a single retuning starter will start on the O.

Don't know much about the D transfers. I will find out.

WT has some decent NIL money floating around.

Buffs report for fall camp Aug 2.

[ASUPops]

UTPB has the luxury of being open about their signings since they are one of the best teams in the LSC.

WT hasnt beaten a playoff team since 2021 (ASU) and hasnt made the playoffs since 2013.

I would keep everything secret too in risk of losing those players to the top 3 LSC teams.

NOTHING is "secret" between coaches & programs. Everyone knows exactly what everyone else has and is doing.

It might be kept "secret" from the public & Alum.

UTPB is still avery young program. I assume they ate trying to build more alum support. So putting out info probably helps their cause.

[Buffalo/Islander Alum]

UTPB has been really open about their transfer signings, they have brought in a haul.

I hope WT does really have some unspoken players transferring in. They need it to keep up

UTPB has the luxury of being open about their signings since they are one of the best teams in the LSC.

WT hasnt beaten a playoff team since 2021 (ASU) and hasnt made the playoffs since 2013.

I would keep everything secret too in risk of losing those players to the top 3 LSC teams.

[WT_TKW]

As usual I take the same stance as Tech fans with WT the last 12 years. Optimistic in August and crushed by October.

It will be interesting to see how far down the depth chart at these power 5 schools they were and if they are able to transition to D2 and contribute.

I admire you guys that are optimistic. I hope you are right!

When I look at the schedule I see a 1-4 start with Lynn making excuses for his QB like in the past. “He’s only started n games 😢”.

[WT_TKW]

I agree for the most part. I just remember back in 2014 (?) when Mark Venric from Northwestern transferred to WT and fans were claiming he would be the next Danny Woodhead and he did not do very much. Hopefully these transfers pan out.

Venric Mark was hurt much of his time in Canyon. If he had had a decent coach he might have been better. I did think he helped Geremy become a better back.

[Herb Street]

I lived in Illinois for 21 years and my nephew on wifes side graduated SIU you are correct about Wendler he ruined the football program and other sports at SIU. The man is past retirement age what is the University waiting for replace him already.

A&M is waiting for the right time to put someone else at WT who is just like Wendler.

The question isn’t when will he retire. The question is why would Texas A&M would put someone like that at WT to begin with. And the next question is, why do you think that A&M would make a better choice than Wendler the next time, when they have seemingly sung his praises ever since he was appointed?

WT supporters should be more concerned about A&M than who the president is. He would be just a symptom of a far more serious issue.

[Turbonium]

I agree for the most part. I just remember back in 2014 (?) when Mark Venric from Northwestern transferred to WT and fans were claiming he would be the next Danny Woodhead and he did not do very much. Hopefully these transfers pan out.

I was excited to watch him when WT came up to Pueblo but the WT offense was not talented enough to take advante of his skillset that's for sure. I believe there was a LB transfer from Syracuse for WT that year as well?

[Buffan78]

10 years ago, WT was light years ahead of Tarleton. Sports for sure, but literally everthing. Then, we got Hurley as Pres. Y’all got Wendler. 10 years later look at where we both are. My wife is an SIU grad. She saw her once mighty and proud University destroyed by Wendler. SIU is recovering now, but it has taken more than a decade to do so. WT is set on the SIU path. I mean, just look. Wendler is a cancer. He is a University killer. Why y’all can’t see it, why A&M is ok with it. I don’t know. WT should be squarely back in D1 looking to go FBS like Tarleton. Enrollment busting the seams, alumni screaming to move up. But there is even D3/NAIA murmurs. Wendler is a poisonous snake. I was taught to hate all things WT, but now I just feel sorry for you guys.
It’s so obvious. The cure is so obvious.

I lived in Illinois for 21 years and my nephew on wifes side graduated SIU you are correct about Wendler he ruined the football program and other sports at SIU. The man is past retirement age what is the University waiting for replace him already.

[BuffaloChip]

I agree for the most part. I just remember back in 2014 (?) when Mark Venric from Northwestern transferred to WT and fans were claiming he would be the next Danny Woodhead and he did not do very much. Hopefully these transfers pan out.

He was injured for most of his WT stay. Damaged goods.

[Buff Fan 05]

UTPB has been really open about their transfer signings, they have brought in a haul.

I hope WT does really have some unspoken players transferring in. They need it to keep up

[Buff Fan 05]

I agree for the most part. I just remember back in 2014 (?) when Mark Venric from Northwestern transferred to WT and fans were claiming he would be the next Danny Woodhead and he did not do very much. Hopefully these transfers pan out.

Yeah the story on all of these players will be interesting to see. Mark had a major injury before transferring and was not the same player at WT as what he had been.

[Buffalo/Islander Alum]

Athletes at the P4 level, even walk-ons, should carry their own in D2 with no problem. P4s don't let a bunch of wannabes take up roster spots, even before the new roster limit took effect.

I agree for the most part. I just remember back in 2014 (?) when Mark Venric from Northwestern transferred to WT and fans were claiming he would be the next Danny Woodhead and he did not do very much. Hopefully these transfers pan out.