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Head coach Sean Kugler showed optimism at the C-USA media day and talked about the team’s off-season improvements.

Five football questions going into August

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief July 25, 2017

In less than 40 days, the UTEP football team will drive to Norman, Oklahoma, to take on the Sooners, which means that football season is just around the corner. As August creeps in, the Miners will travel to Ruidoso, New Mexico, for their annual camp....

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Mack Leftwich saw his UTEP career cut short due to injury, but the former starting quarterback has found a new calling in the high school teaching and coaching ranks.

Ex-starting QB embarking on teaching and coaching journey

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor May 2, 2017

Spring 2016 was supposed to be the season when Mack Leftwich returned to the gridiron and led the way for the Miners’ starting quarterback race. He was coming off a tough fall football season, where he suffered two concussions that limited him to eight...

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Jean-Andre Moore performed at the homecoming pageant before being named homecoming king 2016.

Football player has wealth of talent beyond the field

Augie Touris, Staff Reporter April 25, 2017

For student athlete Jean-André Moore, his talents extend far beyond the football field. The senior wide receiver is heavily involved in the arts, beginning his musical career at age 3, when he started to learn to play piano. “When I was 9, I began...

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Miner football completes first scrimmage of spring

Miner football completes first scrimmage of spring

Jeremy Carranco, Reporter March 24, 2017

The UTEP football team held their first scrimmage of the 2017 spring football season on a cold and windy Friday morning, March 24, at the Sun Bowl. The team played three full-length drives to start, followed by some offensive and defensive pod drills...

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Jones and Plinke impress at NFL Combine

Jones and Plinke impress at NFL Combine

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor March 7, 2017

Over the weekend, former UTEP running back Aaron Jones and tight end Hayden Plinke tested their strengths and skills at the 2017 NFL Combine in anticipation of the 2017 NFL Draft. Jones participated in running back drills on Friday, while Plinke showcased...

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Five takeaways from the 2017 football signing day class

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 7, 2017

Head football coach Sean Kugler announced the 2017 signing class for the Miners on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Now that all the names are laid out on the table and preparation for spring ball has commenced, it gives the opportunity to look in depth at the recruiting...

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Belichesky’s longest field goal as a Miner was a 55-yard shot against Arizona State in 1973.

From the Sun Bowl to the Rescue Mission: The tale of Bronko Belichesky

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor January 24, 2017

He staggers around the Rescue Mission with the book “What Jesus Demands from the World” with a melancholic expression on his face. Bronko Belichesky, a former UTEP Miner kicker from 1974-76, is living at the cost-free facility after he was diagnosed...

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Tight end Hayden Plinke enters the 2017 NFL draft as a projected third to fifth round pick after scoring eight touchdowns in 2016.

NFL calls for several Miner football stars

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter January 17, 2017

UTEP football’s first underclassmen of modern-day history, Aaron Jones, declared for the 2017 NFL draft. Jones skipped out on his last year of eligibility to chase his dreams of becoming a professional football player. Jones leaves the Miners as their...

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Aaron Jones­­—to the NFL or stay at UTEP?

Aaron Jones­­—to the NFL or stay at UTEP?

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor November 29, 2016

After they capped their 52-24 victory over the North Texas Mean Green, a wave of seniors stormed the field in excitement over their team’s victory. It was their last game wearing the orange and blue uniform and they stayed after the fireworks shot...

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UTEP standout running back Aaron Jones is now UTEP’s all-time leading rusher with 3,738 career rushing yards.

Miners prepare for trip to Rice

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor November 15, 2016

After their bowl hopes were dashed in a heartbreaking fashion against Florida Atlantic, the Miners (3-7, 1-5 C-USA) are left to regroup against Conference USA’s worst team in the league, the Rice Owls (2-8, 1-6 C-USA) in Houston, Texas, on Saturday,...

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UTEP football team will travel to Boca Raton to take on Florida Atlantic in hopes of keeping their post-season hopes alive.

Football hunts for second straight win against FAU

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor November 8, 2016

“Only three more. Only three more games to go”—this phrase echoed through the Miners’ locker room after they rolled over the Houston Baptist Huskies 42-10. Head coach Sean Kugler and his troops are on a mission: to win the remainder of their...

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The Miners football team has to win their remaining four games for any hope of making a bowl game.

Miners in must-win situation against Houston Baptist

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor November 1, 2016

It’s win or go home time for the Miners football team. After they were rolled over by Old Dominion, 31-21, the Miners have their backs against the wall at six losses, and are forced to win all of their remaining games to have any hopes at post-season...

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