Former UTSA standout says players have embraced a ‘new era’

Harry · July 22, 2015

SAN ANTONIO — Now working as a financial advisor for New York Life, former UTSA cornerback Darrien Starling reported Tuesday that he had a “huge month” in June, winning a few awards within his office for success in helping clients with insurance and retirement planning and tax matters.

In that regard, it might be wise to heed his advice on another issue outside the world of finance.

Starling, a former four-year starter for the Roadrunners, said he isn’t buying into preseason forecasts that have pegged UTSA for a last-place finish in Conference USA West division.

“I’ve been around the team a little bit,” said Starling, who graduated with a degree in communication last December. “I’ve been hanging out a lot with (starting cornerback) Bennett (Okothca). Actually, Bennett was at my house yesterday. So, I’ve been keeping real close ties to the team, and everybody’s confident … I don’t know, the confidence around this team is unique.”

As Year 5 of the UTSA football start-up experiment beckons, a certain energy is apparent.

With 37 seniors having exhausted their eligibility last fall, the Roadrunners are turning the page in the history of the program. Players on the current roster have taken the baton from former players like Starling and are sprinting into what he calls “a new era.”

“They’re really embracing the new theme this year, which is them being in the new era,” Starling said. “It’s really nice to see these guys embrace this new mystique and go forward. I’m really confident. Talking to Bennett a lot, and getting his feel on the team, he’s super confident, and I know the talent we have.”

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Edited July 22, 2015 by Harry

UNTexas · July 22, 2015

Well, I didn't expect any of their former or current players to say it's a new era of suckiness in San Antonio without those 37.

I hope we crush them with an exclamation point this season. We owe them that much.

North Texas Shep · July 22, 2015

This article is silly. So, a ex player/homer who is still friends with the players thinks they are awesome? That is crazy. Does mysanantonio have nothing better to write about? Guess not.

Edited July 22, 2015 by North Texas Shep

oldguystudent · July 22, 2015

This article is silly. So, a ex player/homer who is still friends with the players thinks they are awesome? That is crazy. Does mysanantonio have nothing better to write about? Guess not.

But he's been winning major awards!

drex · July 22, 2015

Say what you will, but we have yet to run over a roadrunner.

oldguystudent · July 22, 2015

Say what you will, but we have yet to run over a roadrunner.

I've got no solid evidence, just a gut feeling. Based on Coker's history and what I saw of that team in 2013, those victories are ultimately going to come at a price.

I reiterate, just bitter speculation on my part. No hard evidence for this.

Harry · July 22, 2015

Briggs was really reaching on this one. If they turn out good Coker is a genius.

greenminer · July 22, 2015

What's he gonna say, that he has a bad feeling about things?

seriously, I bet our team thought they were high and mighty going into 2014.

Harry · July 22, 2015

What's he gonna say, that he has a bad feeling about things?

seriously, I bet our team thought they were high and mighty going into 2014.

Good point. It does him no good to diminish the teams chances when his coverage relies on interest. Down seasons have an effect on support and coverage.