Saddle Up - Podcast

11/28/2025

From Walk-on to the Hall of Fame! Garry Dippel’s story is one of amazement and pure grit! His love for Coach O and the University bleeds true! LFG!

This week’s guest is Garry Dippell, a true UTPA Baseball legend whose story embodies grit, consistency, and excellence. Hailing from LaGrange, Texas, Garry w...

11/26/2025

On this Thanksgiving Day, we are thankful for Bob & Janet Vackar for impacting the RGV and UTRGV in the manner in which they do! From the vision of 400 to 5000 students for the Robert Vackar Business School, to UTRGV's growth, they are truly impacting the Rio Grande Valley. Along with Dr. Guy Bailey, they are driven, soft-spoken, and always thinking forward.

11/22/2025

Tune in to Ultra 90.1 FM during halftime today for the EXCLUSIVE Mike Mancias (LeBron’s trainer) alumni spotlight!

AND it will always be 956-0! 🧡✌️

11/21/2025

This week we welcome Robert and Janet Vackar of Bert Ogden Auto Group for a candid conversation about philanthropy, community building, and their deep commitment to UTRGV. We discuss why giving matters to them, how they evaluate impact, and what it takes to sustain long term support for students, athletics, and the Rio Grande Valley. The Vackars also share honest thoughts on UTRGV Football’s inaugural season, whether expectations were met, and what success should look like in year two. We close with stories behind the brand, leadership lessons, and what is next for the Valley.

This week we welcome Robert and Janet Vackar of Bert Ogden Auto Group for a candid conversation about philanthropy, community building, and their deep commit...

11/21/2025

Takes a village. ✌️⬆️

11/16/2025

"like we weren't suppose to come up with something this clean?!... Like something happened."

11/15/2025

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COMMERCE, Texas – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros volleyball team is on top once again.

11/15/2025

Game day State and it always is 956-0!

11/14/2025

We sit down this week with UTRGV President Dr Guy Bailey and his beautiful wife, Mrs Val Lamantia to talk about vision, acceptance and welcoming all alumni who may feel lost!

Dr. Guy Bailey, UTRGV President, and his lovely wife, Val Lamantia, join the show this week. We recorded a rare in person interview at the Robert & Janet Vac...

11/08/2025

Game Day and STILL 956-0!