# @txstatebobcats on Facebook

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.facebook.com/1360440096106967/posts/1205721944912117
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/61014566-txstatebobcats-facebook
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/33fc3e5884.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-09-17T20:01:53.000+00:00

## Caption

Did you know the Battle for the Paddle rivalry started in 1998 after historic flooding in San Marcos? 🌊 The original game was delayed, and out of it came one of the most unique trophies in college football—a canoe paddle painted Bobcat maroon & gold on one side, Colonel red & silver on the other.

The name comes from then-SWT Head Coach Bob Debesse, who joked you “needed a boat and a paddle just to see the game.”

That year, Texas State won the first-ever paddle game 28–27, and the tradition was born. 🏈 Now it’s more than just a rivalry—it’s history. 

#BattleForThePaddle #EatEmUpCats

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Texas State Bobcats | @TxStateBobcats | https://gondola.cc/TxStateBobcats | Athletic Department |
| Ariana Perez | @arianap.x | https://gondola.cc/arianap.x | Social Media Assistant |

## Tags

eatemupcats, battleforthepaddle

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