Monica De La Cruz: “Today I proudly rise to celebrate a landmark moment for the Rio Grande Valley, the inaugural season of the UTRGV…”

“Today I proudly rise to celebrate a landmark moment for the Rio Grande Valley, the inaugural season of the UTRGV football program. Four years in the making, the UTRGV Vaqueros have finally hit the field along with their new drill team and marching band. A new tradition has begun in the Rio Grande Valley. Nearly 13,000 proud fans came to watch the first game against Sul Ross. The valley is excited to unite around this Rio Grande Valley football team, and we are ready to keep cheering our team on. We wish you the best season. V's up.”