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  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Fullback Winston Dimel signed as an undrafted free agent with the Seattle Seahawks.

Six Miners may head to NFL teams sign undrafted free agents

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor April 30, 2019

The 2019 NFL draft has come and gone and six Miners have been presented the opportunity to play for an NFL team. Although no player was officially drafted, two players signed as undrafted free agents and four Miners were given NFL rookie camp invitations....

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UTEP football defense looks to reload in spring

UTEP football defense looks to reload in spring

Michael Cuviello, Contributor April 2, 2019

The UTEP Miners will only bring back four members of its starting defense from last season. The defense has made some strides, giving up fewer points and improving from being the worst defense in college football the previous year. The team’s top four...

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UTEP Football: A look at offense

UTEP Football: A look at offense

March 26, 2019

The Miners enter year two of the Dana Dimel era. Its most significant accomplishment last season was the end of a 20-game losing streak and a 1-11 record. Multiple injuries at quarterback and offensive line derailed any consistency or any chance to improve...

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UTEP football Head Coach Dana Dimel addressed the media after announcing his 2019 recruiting class Feb. 6, at the Larry K. Durham Sports Center.

UTEP football announced its 2019 recruiting class

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor February 6, 2019

UTEP football announced its 2019 recruiting class today, Feb. 6, as part of National Signing Day, at the Larry K. Durham Sports Center announcing a total of 32 signees. Head Coach Dana Dimel and staff had their first calendar year for recruiting,...

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UTEP Football prepares for signing day

UTEP Football prepares for signing day

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor February 4, 2019

The UTEP football team will debut its latest recruiting class Wednesday, Feb. 6, on television, during the first-ever Miners All-Access signing day special hosted by KFOX14, channel 15 digital and 14 virtual. The hour-long special will start at 11 a.m....

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Senior quarterback Ryan Metz is ninth all-time in program history with 26 touchdowns.

Number 12’s legacy will not be defined by career roadblock

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor December 3, 2018

When senior quarterback Ryan Metz started the season for the Miners, he was hoping to write a storybook ending to his UTEP career. Unfortunately, as in the game of football, you are always one play away from having it all end for you. “My journey as...

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Nik Needham: The embodiment of a UTEP Miner

Nik Needham: The embodiment of a UTEP Miner

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter December 3, 2018

Senior cornerback Nik Needham stepped foot on campus in 2014 coming from Buena Park, California in hopes of making an impact on a historically unsuccessful program. “Freshmen year was definitely a culture shock. Coming from California it’s very fast-paced,...

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Where does UTEP football go from here?

Where does UTEP football go from here?

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor November 26, 2018

It was another rough season for the UTEP football team (1-11, 1-7 C-USA), who finished their 2018 campaign last Saturday with an abysmal 39-7 loss to Southern Miss. What started off as optimism and excitement to begin the season turned into frustration...

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