Vaqueros Nation: Football keeps rocking and rolling

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On this week’s all-new episode of Vaqueros Nation, hosts Blake and Janelle dive into all things Vaqueros football and introduce viewers to the university’s brand-new diving program with Head Diving Coach Jennifer Mangum.

Blake Holland and Janelle Tanguma are breaking down the games in the studio. Curtesy of ValleyCentral

The episode begins with a breakdown of last week’s big road win against Prairie View A&M. Blake and Janelle highlight key plays and standout performances, while Head Coach Travis Bush shares his thoughts on what the team executed well and what they’re focusing on as they prepare for the next matchup.

We also hear from Southland Conference Player of the Week, Nathan Denney, who rushed for 104 yards on 24 carries and scored a crucial touchdown with just two minutes left in the game. Denney reflects on his preparation going into the game and his goals moving forward this season.

Southland Conference Player of the Week Nathan Denny Courtesy of ValleyCentral

Next, Blake and Janelle spotlight two of the team’s key contributors, Spencer Rich and Gannon Lauer. They take a closer look at the players’ backgrounds and explore what makes them such valuable assets on and off the field.

Later in the episode, Blake sits down with UTRGV Head Diving Coach Jennifer Mangum to learn more about her inspiring journey to the Rio Grande Valley. Mangum shares how she got started in the sport, her experiences competing on the world stage in Masters Diving, and how she landed the opportunity to lead UTRGV’s new diving program.

UTRGV Head Diving Coach Jennifer Mangum Courtesy of Jennifer Mangum

For all these stories and more, don’t miss this week’s all-new episode of Vaqueros Nation. You can catch it on CBS 4 this Saturday at 11:30 a.m., NBC 23 on Sunday at 10:30 a.m., and KGBT 4.1 on Sunday at 11 a.m. Plus, join us live from Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium this Saturday from 6 to 7 p.m., streaming exclusively on ValleyCentral+.

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