WT Athletics

[GoBuffs]

IMO, it’s not been the quality of the players. It’s the quality of the coaching. Prock has had good talent but that’s as far as it goes. He just trying to save his job now.

[MooseLodge]

Yes, women’s basketball was decent under Gerlich. Then it was good under Kellog for 2 years but went south badly under Mattio and has gotten even worse under Prock. The players are frustrated and embarrassed especially after going 0-4 versus LCU this year.

Gerlich did very well while Emily Brister was there, and pretty mid after that. I wouldn't be too bearish. Some pretty strong transfers coming in. If things were so bad, they wouldn't be coming.

[GoBuffs]

Yes, women’s basketball was decent under Gerlich. Then it was good under Kellog for 2 years but went south badly under Mattio and has gotten even worse under Prock. The players are frustrated and embarrassed especially after going 0-4 versus LCU this year.

[MooseLodge]

Personal I believe WT athletics is on a projected path to be behind ASU, LCU and UTPB in success and championships. Something needs to change or we’ll be watching D2 championship tournaments and playoffs with Western New Mexico fans talking about Volleyball.

Meh. WT generally still dominates the LSC. Maybe not this year, but I don't see any sort of trend. Men's golf going to the national championship tournament, softball is strong, track is strong. Men's basketball had a down year after what, 6 straight LSC titles? Baseball wasn't bad. The real shocker is the apparent decline in women's basketball. Haven't kept up with soccer.

Women's basketball was pretty middling after Schneider until Mark Kellogg came along. He got it back going. Kristen was actually decent, then followed by Josh. Everyone got used to Mark Kellogg results. He in P5 now and doing well. Tom Brown is a first ballot WT Hall of Champions coach even if he quit today.

[Rockofwesties]

This wasnt directly at Mens BB (UTPB-Football, LCU- Womens Basketball, Tyler - Softball) and we are talking about recently. Is this a agree with you point that one off or is this a trend toward the middle of the pack?

Personal I believe WT athletics is on a projected path to be behind ASU, LCU and UTPB in success and championships. Something needs to change or we’ll be watching D2 championship tournaments and playoffs with Western New Mexico fans talking about Volleyball.

[Buffalo/Islander Alum]

You must have sleep-walked thru the last 10 years of men's BB. WT has dominated the league, winning 6 LSC championships and 2 national runners-ups with Tom Brown.

This wasnt directly at Mens BB (UTPB-Football, LCU- Womens Basketball, Tyler - Softball) and we are talking about recently. Is this an one off or is this a trend toward the middle of the pack?

[BuffaloChip]

I think the most frustrating part to all of this is WT getting their a$$ses handed to them by programs that didnt exist and/or werent D2 several years ago (UTPB, LCU, Tyler).

I get there are ebbs and flows to sports but WT as a whole seems to be stuck (except for volleyball and softball) while other LSC programs are passing them by.

You must have sleep-walked thru the last 10 years of men's BB. WT has dominated the league, winning 6 LSC championships and 2 national runners-ups with Tom Brown.

[GoBuffs]

You can’t say all men’s programs are losing. WT track just won its 5th consecutive LSC championship. WT men’s basketball was down this year but won the LSC championship last year and has been strong since Tom Brown arrived 11 years ago. Baseball had a down year this year but has consistently been at the top of the LSC. I can’t speak for soccer. The big loser is football and it seems to paint a bad picture for all the other sports. When (and if) it improves, it will impact not only the athletics program at WT but the entire university will benefit.
Unfortunately women’s basketball also is dismal now and certainly not the power it once was 10 years ago. And I don’t see much hope for the future under Prock.

[Buffalo/Islander Alum]

WT men’s sports are mediocre at best, irrelevant in most cases in regards to competition for championships.

I think the most frustrating part to all of this is WT getting their a$$ses handed to them by programs that didnt exist and/or werent D2 several years ago (UTPB, LCU, Tyler).

I get there are ebbs and flows to sports but WT as a whole seems to be stuck (except for volleyball and softball) while other LSC programs are passing them by.

[Rockofwesties]

WT men’s sports are mediocre at best, irrelevant in most cases in regards to competition for championships.

[BuffaloChip]

Hopefully he retained all of the 2024 signing class. There's some talent there.

I heard he retained them all. The big inside girl from Hereford works occasionally for one of the posters on here. She told him they really like the new coach. Old coach was a good coach but not great with personal relationships. New coach is an old-time "kick 'em in the butt then pat 'em on the back" type of coach. He is very personable, approachable, and likable according to the player.

[GoBuffs]

Men’s & women’s track & field continue to dominate. Buffs & Lady Buffs both won their 5th consecutive LSC titles. As for baseball, pitching collapsed at the end of the season much like it did last year. And neither have I heard much about VB. But with the just the returnees, not counting any recruits, the Lady Buffs should be good.

[MooseLodge]

Any news about Lady Buffs volleyball recruiting since the new coach has arrived?

Hopefully he retained all of the 2024 signing class. There's some talent there.

[Buffalo/Islander Alum]

With LCU beating WT baseball this weekend. I believe that as a whole, WT Athletics has fallen to 3rd in west Texas region, behind LCU and ASU.

Also they are now 5th in the LSC standings. The top two RMAC teams looks solid so WT might be fighting to lock up that last team in status.

[Rockofwesties]

With LCU beating WT baseball this weekend. I believe that as a whole, WT Athletics has fallen to 3rd in west Texas region, behind LCU and ASU.