It has been interesting to hear about the concerns related to the new Vaquero mascot name, and I sympathize with many who feel betrayed by the change...however, I also find this interesting, taken from a message from President Bailey: Jose Antonio Lopez, author of several books about the history of South Texas, had a column published in the Rio Grande Guardian this weekend that painted a vivid picture of the history of the Vaquero. [para] “‘Vaquero’ is embedded in the Rio Grande Valley,” Mr. Lopez wrote. “Learning anew of their heritage, modern-day students will find out the reasons why their earliest roots in Texas lead to the honorable vaquero.” [para] Indeed, I like “Vaqueros” as an athletic nickname because it embodies toughness, tenacity, intelligence and perseverance. These are qualities that define the men and women of South Texas and, I hope, will inspire the students of UTRGV. The toughness and smarts of the vaquero were also something I thought of when I read the announcement, and the pushback on other bases came as a bit of a surprise to me. I wish I could link to the letter itself, but havent figured out how to do that--and dont have time to chase it down farther!
Posted on: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 14:50:16 +0000
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