Sr. Vice President & Director of Athletics at @GoUTRGV ✌🏼’s Up! | #RallyTheValley | #RISEup | #VaquerosUnited
Rio Grande Valley, TX
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The impact of #HurricaneHanna has taken a toll on our homes, our University & our community.
2020 has dealt us our share of adversity, but we will come out of this stronger.
Prayers for our friends & colleagues. The spirit & strength of the Valley will persevere.#RallyTheValley
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Heading into @SouthlandSports 🏈 Media Days & AD Meetings feeling good about what we’re building in the Valley.
What a journey. Fired up for what’s ahead over the next 41 days & grateful for the incredible support from the RGV!
#RallyTheValley #Pioneers ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
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The stage is set.
Historical moment for the RGV!
#RallyTheValley #VackarStadium
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This is how we #RallyTheValley!
Big win for the Vaqueros in front of 6,324 - grateful for the best fans in the country!
It’s a special time in the 956 ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
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Big day for @GoUTRGV!
Excited for the grand opening of the new UTRGV Fieldhouse atrium & the unveiling of the Coach Lew Hill Memorial Plaza.
Special times in the Valley - grateful for ALL that have helped us complete our 12th major project in 4.5 yrs. 🙏🏼
#RallyTheValley✌🏼
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Check it out @UTRGVFootball - help me welcome our first head football coach @CoachTBush!
Excited to have him in the #RGV. No doubt he’ll help us #RallyTheValley for years to come!
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History! 🙌🏼✌🏼🙌🏼
So proud for Coach @Matlock_UTRGV & @UTRGVBaseball - unbelievable accomplishment for a big time group of dudes!
First Southland Conference Championship for @GoUTRGV and couldn’t be more proud!!!
Let’s show them next week how we #RallyTheValley! ✌🏼⚾️✌🏼
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One of the greatest things about our profession is the people you share experiences with. Enjoyed spending time with @CoachBeardTTU & @CoachAdams_TTU. Proud, grateful & appreciative of our time together at LR.
Thanks @TexasTechMBB for the recognition & proud of @UTRGVmbb today✌🏼
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This is how we #RallyTheValley!
So dang proud & happy for Coach @Matlock_UTRGV & @UTRGVBaseball & all the former Broncs & Vaqueros that are celebrating this one tonight.
Cheers, #RGV. This one’s for you!
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The happiest family in the #RGV tonight! Thank you President Bailey & @utrgv for making today special for my family & me. We couldn’t be more excited for this opportunity & look forward to doing our part to help bring pride to @GoUTRGV Athletics.
Let’s #RallyTheValley!
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Heartbroken is an understatement. Like so many, I was blessed to call Lew Hill my friend. The impact he made on this world was significant. A leader of men, loving father & husband, & a man of integrity - thank you Coach for enriching my life & the many you touched. Peace&Love
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How ‘bout them Vaqueros?!
The Valley shined! So many blessings, but I couldn’t be more grateful for the crew that said “yes” first 6 years ago.
Blessed beyond measure! Thank you, Lisa Marie. What a night!
#RallyTheValley✌🏼🏈✌🏼
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Today we celebrated the life of our friend, colleague & coach, Lew Hill. I can’t put today into words. We are blessed to have shared in Coach’s journey. He represented everything good about college athletics.
Much love to Renee & Coach’s Family-Thank you for sharing him with us.
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Early morning views of the Vaqueros Performance Center! 🏗️
Foundation being poured this morning for this incredible 45,000 sq. ft. facility - can’t wait for @UTRGVFootball to move in next summer✌🏼🏈✌🏼
#RISEup #RallyTheValley
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Rise and shine, Vaqueros!
It’s July 1 and it’s time to roll! ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
#RISEup #RallyTheValley #EarnedEveryDay #NewChapter
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How 'bout those @LRTrojans! #LittleRocksTeam takes down defending Big 12 champs OK State. Enjoy the ride back to God's country fellas! #GRIT
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10 years ago, our family started a journey & we haven’t looked back.
Being an AD today looks very different than in 2015, but I’m beyond blessed to be living a childhood dream!
The tried & trues remain at the core - relationships, kids, community & competing.
#TimeFlies
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A picture that’s worth a thousand words
Incredibly proud of what Mark Foster has done with our program since taking over in January. What an unbelievably deserving group of young ladies who are pioneers for @LittleRockSoc. Job well done-cheers, mate!
#NCAABound #Champions #GRIT
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Proud of these dudes! GRIT at its finest!
Congrats, fellas - 1st Division I win in program history- and the Vaqueros showed up in BIG numbers on the road!
Thank you to everyone that’s made this moment possible.
See you back at Vackar Stadium on Saturday 🙌🏼
#RallyTheValley✌🏼🏈
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Welcome home, Vaqueros!
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#RallyTheValley
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Very proud of our young men that represented #LittleRocksTeam tonight.
Today was a special day for sports in Arkansas - I’m proud for our loyal fans, students, former lettermen and alumni.
How ‘bout them @LRTrojans!
#GRIT
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What a night for @UTRGVmbb!
✅ Big SLC win & atmosphere at the Fieldhouse
✅ Coach @KahilFennell becomes the winningest 1st yr. HC in program history
✅ Vaqueros capture only the 2nd winning season since 2007-08 (many more to come)
Excited for the future of 🏀 in the 956!✌🏼
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Big week of ⚾️ in the RGV & the Valley is already showing out!
Thank you, 956!
#RallyTheValley ✌🏼⚾️✌🏼
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Suite View! 👀👀👀
Fired up about the newly renovated suites at @UTRGVBaseball Stadium. When finished, our suite holders will love their new digs!
Hard to believe the season is less than 7️⃣ weeks away ✌🏼⚾️✌🏼
#RallyTheValley #IveGotMine
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How ‘bout them Vaqueros?!?! 🙌🏼
Huge season opener for Coach Lord & Co. and a sweet Big 12 win in H-Town!
Congrats, ladies. We are proud of you!
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#RallyTheValley ✌🏼🏀✌🏼
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Couldn’t be more proud of the Vaqueros tonight! Huge win in H-Town!
Even better, it’s win No. 200 for Coach @Matlock_UTRGV - this man has singlehandedly built something special in the Valley. What he has done & what he stands for makes him the absolute best!
Congrats, fellas!✌🏼
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Some of my greatest memories growing up was traveling with my pops and following his teams across the country. Now it’s my turn...pumped to be taking one of the biggest @LRTrojans fans with me to the @NCAA tourney!
#LittleRocksTeam
#BeatGonzaga
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Lots of great progress at Vackar Stadium!
The renovations are going to make for one incredible game day experience for our fans, students & football program.
77 days until kick-off!
#RallyTheValley ✌🏼🏈✌🏼
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Lisa and I couldn’t be more proud for our friend and former @LRTrojans head coach @CoachBeardTTU. Hats off on another incredible run!
So happy for @CoachAdams_TTU, @BrianBurg1 and @CoachLefevre - you guys deserve nothing but the best!
4:1
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Proud to call this guy my coach and friend. Congrats to @CoachFoleyLR and our @LRTrojans on an incredible season!
Another awesome run through the tournament. The @LRTrojans are headed back to the Big Dance!
#GraduatingChampions #GRIT
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The Vaqueros showed up big in the Houston area this weekend!
Solid 1st road win for @UTRGVFootball & grateful for the support from our alumni, students & fans 🙏🏼
Let’s keep this train rolling this Saturday in the 956 - what a time to be a Vaquero!
#RallyTheValley✌🏼🏈✌🏼
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What a night at the ballpark for the Vaqueros!
Thank you RGV for showing up BIG night after night - 4,352 witnessed one helluva game! Incredible atmosphere.
Congrats Coach @Matlock_UTRGV & Co. on starting 8-0 in Southland play👊🏼
So proud of all involved!
#RallyTheValley✌🏼⚾️
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Word of the Day: Progress!
Loved seeing @UTRGVBaseball walk into their new locker room/training room/nutrition center for the first time. Proud for Coach @Matlock_UTRGV & our guys.
Foundation has been poured at the new soccer complex…@UTRGV_TFXC next! ✌🏼🏗️✌🏼
#RallyTheValley
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Welcome to the Valley @hackhoops & @CoachKKeys! Two nice hires by Coach Lane Lord ✌🏼✌🏼
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What. A. Day.
Another milestone moment for @GoUTRGV as we broke ground on our new 45,000 sq. ft. Vaqueros Performance Center.
Grateful for the 250+ donors, community leaders & friends that joined the celebration.
FYI: Something special is brewing in the RGV✌🏼
#RallyTheValley
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Special group that will forever be etched in the history books!
Southland champs, numerous accolades, ignited a region & one helluva ball coach & staff that cares about young men.
Congrats on a special year, Vaqueros. Thanks for the memories & one fun ride!
#RallyTheValley🏆✌🏼
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Out with the old and in with the new…big time upgrades coming for @UTRGVBaseball this fall!
Demolition underway - our guys are going to love their new digs! ✌🏼👊🏼
#RallyTheValley #RISEup
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So PROUD of this group of men. They have put a spotlight on UTRGV & the Valley already this season - toe to toe with Nebraska, Creighton & Wisconsin.
Please join us next Monday as the Vaqueros return to the Fieldhouse. Something special is brewing, folks!
#RallyTheValley✌🏼🏀✌🏼
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Thank you, #RGV. 6,418 Strong!
Great night celebrating @GoUTRGV Athletics, the program Coach @Matlock_UTRGV is building, and our phenomenal university & region.
So proud & grateful for our staff & campus partners. The sky’s the limit ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
This is how we #RallyTheValley
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We are thrilled to announce @UTRGVmbb & @UTRGVwbb will be playing several games in the Valley’s premier venue, @BertOgdenArena!
This will provide a great experience for our student-athletes, campus community & fans.
Help us #RallyTheValley and purchase season tickets today✌🏼🏀
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Significant progress is being made at the @GoUTRGV Fieldhouse!
Excited for the enhanced fan, alumni, and student-athlete experience this addition will create for all ✌🏼
#RISEup #RallyTheValley
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Good progress this week at the @GoUTRGV Fieldhouse!
Excited for our student-athletes and staff. Moving into our new space next month✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
#RISEup #RallyTheValley
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Saturday was a milestone & a new beginning for @GoUTRGV Athletics.
This group has grown together & stayed together to create something much bigger than most ever thought was possible.
I am indebted to this crew - the BEST in the country. Keep being great!
#RallyTheValley✌🏼🏈✌🏼
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It’s move in week for @GoUTRGV Strength & Conditioning - wow, have we come a long way! A few more finishing touches and we’ll be ready to roll.
Bringing life back to this facility has been fun. We can’t wait to see the Vaqueros benefit from the investment. 💪🏼 ✌🏼💪🏼
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My university does some pretty awesome things such as high level research, winning championships and producing doctors, nurses and business leaders, but this....this is simply big time!
Way to #RallyTheValley @utrgv!
✌🏼’s Up #RGV! #MHP2019
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6,044 Vaqueros on hand last night.
It’s no secret anymore…there’s definitely something special brewing in the Valley.
Thank you, RGV! We’ve set numerous attendance records the past 2 years & so proud of the hardest working staff in the country!
This is how we #RallyTheValley!
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Best wishes to all @utrgv Vaqueros as we start a new academic year! Campus feels a bit different today - I very much look forward to the day we are all reunited ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
#RallyTheValley
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A year ago today, @CoachTBush officially accepted our position to become the first head football coach at @GoUTRGV.
Tremendous progress has been made this past year & we couldn’t have found a better person, colleague & leader for our program!✌🏼🏈✌🏼
#TimeFlies #RallyTheValley
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These are the moments I cherish!
Still so much in front of this team, but enjoyed every minute of celebrating what has been accomplished.
Trophies & ring will tarnish over time, but the bond our coaches & young men have is special!
Keep grinding, fellas!
#RallyTheValley✌🏼⚾️✌🏼
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How ‘bout them Vaqueros! Fired up for Coach @Matlock_UTRGV & Co. Statement win for @UTRGVBaseball👊🏼
Join us this weekend for another home series at one of the best ballparks & settings for college baseball in the country!
#RallyTheValley ✌🏼⚾️✌🏼
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How ‘bout them Vaqueros?!?!
CHAMPIONS 🏆 ✌🏼 🏆
So proud for Coach Lowery and our ladies. What a fun ride it’s been this season - @UTRGV_vball bringing another championship back to the RGV!
Let’s keep it rolling, Vaqueros!
#RallyTheValley ✌🏼🏐✌🏼
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Great day in Brownsville with @CoachTBush!
Enjoyed visiting faculty & staff on campus, our Football Founders Society members, and @BISDAthletics1 administration & coaches.
Awesome day in the lower Valley - love their excitement for @UTRGVFootball!
#RallyTheValley ✌🏼🏈✌🏼
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Big news for the Valley and what a tremendous opportunity for @UTRGVBaseball!
Grateful for Coach @Matlock_UTRGV and the program he is building in the RGV ✌🏼⚾️
#RallyTheValley
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He’s made it to the Valley! Welcome Coach Figger, Katrina, and Vince - thrilled to have y’all here in the RGV!
#RallyTheValley 🏀✌🏼🏀
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Thank you @RGVVipers for this beautiful gesture and powerful tribute honoring Coach Hill.
Peace&Love
#RIPLewHill #NBAGLeague
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As we head back to the Valley this morning, I’m extremely proud of what Coach @Matlock_UTRGV & @UTRGVBaseball achieved this season.
Reaching the WAC Championship, our guys did everything asked of them during a challenging year.
Congrats fellas, you’ve made the Valley proud 👊🏼✌🏼
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From our family to yours, Merry Christmas from the Rio Grande Valley!
What a year, but blessed to be on this journey with this crew.
#ChristIsBorn #ChristmasEve2020
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Not sure you’ll find one much nicer - the new Vaqueros Golf Center is 🔥🔥!
So happy for our student-athletes & coaches - today was another special day for the Vaqueros! ⛳️✌🏼⛳️
To say UTRGV Athletics is on the move right now would be an understatement.
#RISEup #RallyTheValley
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Today was a good day.
Make that THREE top 25 wins on the season for the @LRTrojans.
#GRIT at its finest. Much more work to do but proud of @CoachCurryLR & Co. 👊
#LittleRocksTeam
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Grateful for our first group of investors that said “Yes” several years ago as we started this journey!
Special group of Football Founders Society members that made the trip to Louisiana to cheer on the Vaqueros!
#Believers #RallyTheValley
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How we feeling, Vaqueros?!?!
What a night for @UTRGVBaseball!
Proud for Coach @Matlock_UTRGV & Crew. This is a resilient & gritty bunch of dudes - and thank you to all the amazing parents & families that are here in Mesa!
Let’s #RallyTheValley again later today 😉
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From Acadiana & the bayous of south Louisiana, the metros of Dallas & Houston, to the Texas Hill Country & the beaches of the Rio Grande Valley - gotta love the Southland Conference footprint!
Cheers to what’s ahead for the @GoUTRGV Vaqueros ✌🏼
#RallyTheValley #SLC #SouthPadre
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Very proud of our first-half effort against #24 Texas Tech. Our young men are reppin’ the RGV in a big way on the national stage. Let’s keep working!
#RallyTheValley
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Great home win for the Vaqueros over Houston tonight!
Thank you to the 4,017 fans that came out to help us #RallyTheValley! ✌🏼
What a big time night for @UTRGVBaseball & the #RGV. Congrats fellas - let’s get one more tomorrow 👊🏼
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“It’s Saturday night in the 956…and this is how we #RallyTheValley”
Welcome to one of the coolest settings in college football!
Thank you, RGV! ✌🏼
#VackarStadium
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The progress that’s happening right now at UTRGV is unprecedented!
Seeing visions come to fruition & knowing what’s in store…exciting!
Grateful for our loyal investors, supportive administration, & amazing staff who are helping transform the UTRGV experience!
#RallyTheValley
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From our family to yours, Merry Christmas! Couldn’t feel more blessed and excited about the year ahead for @GoUTRGV ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
#RallyTheValley #UTRGV #OutNumbered #Blessed
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Good morning #RGV! How much fun was yesterday?!
What a great kickoff to the Travis Bush era for @UTRGVFootball!
From Edinburg to Brownsville, thank you for helping us #RallyTheValley!
Let’s get to work @CoachTBush!
#986DaysToGo
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A record 6,962 freshman started their college journey today at @UTRGV brining our first day enrollment to 34,343!
Add the fact that Edinburg, TX is the 12th fastest growing city in the country, there has never been a more exciting time to be a Vaquero!
#RallyTheValley✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
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Continued progress across all of our programs right now! @UTRGVBaseball Stadium undergoing a complete overhaul for the next 5 months - new seating, walls & complete refresh of the entire park. Keep an eye out for details on new VIP seating options!
#RallyTheValley✌🏼⚾️
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Just landed back in the Valley. What a day!!
Can’t wait to introduce our 5 new @WACsports members to the RGV in the coming months ☀️🏖🌴✌🏼
#SpecialPlace #RallyTheValley #WACspansion
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Overwhelmingly proud of OUR team. Thanks to the young men that did so much for #LittleRock. Future is bright for the @LittleRockMBB #30Wins
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The stage is set here in the Valley!
Excited to host the “UTRGV South Padre Island Battle on the Beach” this weekend.
Great day of 🏀 lined up as we host Northern Arizona, UIW & Texas Tech.
@GoUTRGV vs. NAU at 1 PM
Texas Tech vs. UIW at 4 PM
#RallyTheValley ✌🏼✌🏼
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Proud of @GoUTRGV & what our team pulled off the last 10 days.
15 home games with over 11,000 walking through the gates, & served as host of the WAC Swim & Diving Championships.
Not sure you’ll find a harder working & passionate group of individuals! Thanks for being the best✌🏼
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Vaqueros getting after it this morning!
21 day until history is made in the Rio Grande Valley!
Special journey with a special group. Proud of what @CoachTBush & Co. are building.
#RallyTheValley ✌🏼🏈✌🏼
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Three middle schoolers…how did this happen?!
Here’s to a great year ahead for all!
#GirlDad #BlessedBeyondMeasure
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From our crew to yours, Merry Christmas! ✌🏼🎄✌🏼
So many blessings and so much to be thankful for.
#ChristIsBorn #Christmas2022
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Solid win tonight for @UTRGV_vball!
Congrats to Coach Lowery & Co. on an impressive three game home stand and a shout out to the beat of the RGV - appreciate all @UTRGVPepBand does for our program! ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
#RallyTheValley
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How ‘bout them Vaqueros?! There’s not a more deserving group of young ladies & coaches - so proud of what Coach Lowery & Co. have accomplished…CHAMPIONS!
Congrats, ladies - we are all so proud of you…let’s keep this 🚂 rolling!
#WAC #Champs #RallyTheValley
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The Vaqueros are back in the Valley!
RISEup & Press On, Vaqueros!
#RallyTheValley #500Strong
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There was magic in the ballpark tonight!
Great win in front of 2,500 on opening night. Thank you #RGV. Tonight was special.
Let’s do it again tomorrow, Vaqueros!
#RallyTheValley ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
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Four years ago, we started our journey at @GoUTRGV…today, we now have a 4th grader & two in middle school!
Here’s to Year 5 ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
#SlowDownTime #Blessed #GirlDad
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THANK YOU #RGV for helping us SELLOUT the @GoUTRGV Fieldhouse tonight.
Very proud of our staff & campus - most grateful to be part of a community that will help us #RallyTheValley!
Tonight’s atmosphere was electric and our young men played hard. See you Thursday night ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
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✅ Road Win for @UTRGVwbb
✅ Home Win for @UTRGVmbb
✅ 1,100 @UTRGVBaseball fans at today’s Fan Day (proud of @Matlock_UTRGV & Co.)
✅ Several solid performances and program records for @UTRGVTrackField in Houston
Great day to be a @GoUTRGV Vaquero ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼| #RallyTheValley
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