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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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Three keys to the Battle of I-10

Three keys to the Battle of I-10

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor August 31, 2016

There are only three more days until the UTEP Miners kick off their 2016 football season against the New Mexico State Aggies on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 6 p.m. in the Sun Bowl. Like most Battle of I-10 Rivalry games, this year's game does not fail to disappoint...

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UTEP football players at training camp.

Miners will travel to Tennessee in 2018

Javier Cortez, Web Editor August 30, 2016

In 2018 the UTEP football team will travel to Knoxville, Tennessee to play the Tennessee Volunteers. The game is set to take place on Sep. 15, 2018 at Neyland Stadium. The Vols lead the all-time series 2-0. The Miners are 1-9 all-time against the...

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Miners ready to bounce back

Miners ready to bounce back

Jason Green, Staff Reporter August 30, 2016

  The 2015 season was unique for the UTEP Miners football team with numerous players being lost for the season due to injury. Junior running back Aaron Jones had seen injuries like this happen to people around him, but apart from a three game...

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Fine-tuned UTEP team seeks bowl season

Fine-tuned UTEP team seeks bowl season

Jason Green, Staff Reporter August 30, 2016

The Miners head into the 2016 football season with a vastly different depth chart than they had this time last year. The team returns 13 of 22 starters to the roster and an influx of new talent and players returning from injury. Last season 17 players...

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Kugler speaks on upcoming rivalary game against NMSU

Kugler speaks on upcoming rivalary game against NMSU

Jason Green, Staff Reporter August 29, 2016

Every week during the football season, head coach Sean Kugler meets with the media over lunch at the Larry K. Durham Center overlooking the Sun Bowl and goes over the next week’s opponent. This week’s opponent just happens to be the arch rival New...

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Miner legend Ted Banks passes away

Miner legend Ted Banks passes away

Javier Cortez, Web Editor August 26, 2016

Former UTEP Track and Field head coach Ted Banks, passed away at his Gunter, Texas home late Thursday night. He is survived by his wife Judy, three children; Jennifer, Ted and Tom and two grandchildren; Hunter and Jade Nix. Banks was 82 years old. During...

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UTEP miners head football coach Sean Kugler talks about this seasons expectations at the Convention Center on August 25.

Football releases depth chart, addresses media in spirit of 2016 season

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor August 25, 2016

Preparing to embark on their 2016 football campaign, head coach Sean Kugler addressed the media and fans at the annual UTEP Football Kickoff luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 25.   The Miners will begin their season in the Sun Bowl on Saturday, Sept....

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