Texan Athletics

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Let’s meet Donovan. Donovan is a senior Kinesiology major from Sweeny, Texas and a member of the Tarleton Texan Football Team. He’s ready to tell us all about Texan Nation and Game Day on campus. Donovan, you’re up.

– Thank you, Alex. What’s up, everyone? Playing football at Tarleton State University on the Division One team has been a big accomplishment for me. Ever since I stepped foot on this campus, I felt like I was at home. The coaches, professors, and staff really care about the students and they want you to succeed, which is something I really love about Tarleton. I really enjoy taking part in the university spirit and tradition. As a football player, my favorite, of course is Game Day. I love the Rally on Rudder, where the football team, band, and cheer and dancing march to the Major General Earl Rudder statue. Here, the Texan Corps of Cadets motivates the team with the speech inspired by the heroism of General Rudder and fires the cannon as we continue on to Memorial Stadium. It’s not just the football games. All of our athletics are great. We offer 16 NCAA sports and every single team on our campus loves representing a purple and white all across the country. The tradition here is strong and it matters. Our athletic facilities are topnotch, from the expanded Memorial Stadium to the new track and field complex, updated baseball and softball complex, our soon to come 7500 seat sporting and events arena to our new athletics administration and academic success building. Tarleton values our success in competition and in the classroom. Regardless of major, attending Tarleton State University you will receive an excellent education and opportunities that will prepare you for your journey after college. Becoming a Texan, I had no career plan. Following my first year, I knew my calling was to become a coach. Excellent guidance boosted my confidence in chasing my dreams. That’s all for me.

– That’s awesome, Donovan. And it’s awesome to see the hype of Texan Nation on Game Day. Best of luck on your journey to become a coach. You clearly have some great role models here to look up to.