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Spotted: UTEP fans in Austin, Texas

Spotted: UTEP fans in Austin, Texas

Jason Green, Reporter September 10, 2016

  It was not just the UTEP fans’ designated section of Darrell K. Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium that was awash in orange and blue prior to the Miners matchup with the no. 11-ranked Texas Longhorns on Saturday, Sept 10; not only did bright...

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Chihuahuas take second playoff game

Chihuahuas take second playoff game

September 9, 2016

  Pitcher Walter Lockett pitched 6.1 stellar innings to help lift the Chihuahuas to a 7-1 victory over the Tacoma Rainers in Game 2 out of the five game series. The series is tied at one game a piece, and the rest of the games take place in...

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Second-string quarterback Kavika Johnson will be expected to start for the Miners against the Longhorns on Saturday, Sept. 10.

UTEP Football: QB Greenlee out for Texas; Johnson expected to start

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor September 8, 2016

After only one week of action with the quarterback, head coach for the Miners, Sean Kugler, announced that starting quarterback Zack Greenlee has a slight tear in his MCL, a separated shoulder and a broken finger; and as a result, Greenlee will miss the...

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Chihuahuas come up empty in late game rally

Chihuahuas come up empty in late game rally

Javier Cortez, Web Editor September 7, 2016

  Despite a late game rally, the El Paso Chihuahuas fell just short in game one of the Pacific Conference Championships, losing 6-5 in 12 innings to the Tacoma Rainiers at Southwest University Park. Over the course of the first eight innings,...

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The Texas 12: Houston Leaps Over TCU

The Texas 12: Houston Leaps Over TCU

Jason Green, Staff Reporter September 7, 2016

Editor’s Note: Every week, The Prospectors’ own Jason Green will rank all 12 Division I college football teams in the Lone Star State.  The Texas 12 power rankings are based on the results from the past week of games, along with the strength of wins...

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Miners travel to Austin to face UT

Miners travel to Austin to face UT

Jason Green, Staff Reporter September 6, 2016

The UTEP football team will travel to Austin on Saturday, Sept. 10, to face the Texas Longhorns in the venerable Darrell K. Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium. Both teams are coming off of emotional victories, as the Miners defeated rivals New Mexico State...

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Five things to anticipate for the Chihuahuas’ playoffs

Five things to anticipate for the Chihuahuas’ playoffs

Javier Cortez, Web Editor September 6, 2016

After another successful regular season, the El Paso Chihuahuas are back in the playoffs for the 2016 Pacific Coast League pennant. Now, the Chihuahuas’ road to the PCL title starts with the Tacoma Rainiers in the Pacific Conference Championship round....

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Aaron Jones scores a 75-yard touchdown against the Aggies.

Miners take down Aggies in rivalry game; season opener

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor September 3, 2016

The Battle of I-10 rivalry between UTEP and New Mexico State usually intensifies and delivers a close game; and, after last year’s 50-47 thrilling overtime victory by the orange and blue, this year was anticipated to be another thriller. That...

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UTEPs new football helmets will debut on Saturday, Sept. 3, versus NMSU. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics

Miners reveal new blue helmets for opening game

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor September 2, 2016

Two years ago in 2014, the UTEP football team reinstated the beloved retro Miners' helmet in spirit of the school's 100th anniversary. While those helmets are still dear to fans' hearts, the Miners appear to be moving in a new uniform direction. Throughout...

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Renfroe of the Chihuahuas named PCL Most Valuable Player

Renfroe of the Chihuahuas named PCL Most Valuable Player

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor September 1, 2016

El Paso Chihuahuas' Hunter Renfroe brought the Padres' organization their first Most Valuable Player award in 27 years. Renfroe was voted the 80th MVP in Pacific Coast League history, which was announced Thursday, Sept. 1. After securing two-thirds...

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Chihuahuas Asuaje named PCL Rookie of the Year

Chihuahuas’ Asuaje named PCL Rookie of the Year

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor September 1, 2016

As the season for the El Paso Chihuahuas winds down, the end of the season accolades will start to come in for the first place squad. And, the first one happened to be to one of the most consistent batters on the team, second baseman Carlos Asuaje, who...

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Kaepernick takes a stand and sits down

Kaepernick takes a stand and sits down

Jason Green, Staff Reporter August 31, 2016

  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick made headlines recently by staying seated during the “Star Spangled Banner” prior to a preseason football game. Following the game, Kaepernick told NFL.com that he is doing this in protest...

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