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Floyd Post-Game Comments: Tim Talks Tigers, Trojans [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:20:51 +0000

Miners head coach Tim Floyd talked about UTEP’s 56-54 loss to the No. 252 Memphis Tigers for awhile, then offered a brief statement on the LA Times story in which he stated he talked with USC athletic director Pat Haden about the Trojans’ head coaching job. [button href="http://krod.com/espn-discussion-is-floyds-interview-with-usc-bad-timing-or-good-ethics-video/" title="ESPN DISCUSSION: IS FLOYD'S INTERVIEW WITH USC [...]

ESPN Discussion: Is Floyd's Interview with USC Bad Timing or Good Ethics? [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:09:51 +0000

ESPN is talking about the LA Times article in which Tim Floyd talked about meeting with USC AD Pat Haden about the Trojans’ coaching job. Anchor Kevin Negandhi openly questions the timing of the announcement as Floyd’s Miners take on No. 25 Memphis tonight, while former Virginia Tech head coach Seth Greenberg says he applauds [...]

Could Tim Floyd Leave UTEP for USC?

Duke Keith — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:25:25 +0000

Sports Spin with Andy Lee and SportsTalk with Steve Kaplowitz (with Chad Middleton on both) will have the latest on the breaking news about Tim Floyd this afternoon. Check 600ESPNElPaso.com for all the latest including post-game interviews and more as the Miners take on the No. 25 Memphis Tigers at the Don Haskins Center.

UTEP 63, Houston 53: Bohannon's Big Dunk, Floyd's Funny Post-Game [LINK]

Duke Keith — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:44:33 +0000

UTEP big man John Bohannon had a career high in both points (24) and rebounds (17) — including this rim-rattling dunk — as the Miners beat the Houston Cougars, 63-53. Click the link below to see the dunk and check out head coach Tim Floyd’s amusing post-game presser as he talked about Bohannon. [button href="http://krod.com/utep-63-houston-53-bohannon-goes-off-floyds-funny-post-game-video-2/" [...]

Miners Football Forecast: UTEP Will Have Showers This Fall [LINK]

Duke Keith — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:37:55 +0000

The rumor mill on our sister station, 600 ESPN El Paso, has been churning on this here and there, but today it becomes official: quarterback Jameill Showers is leaving Texas A&M and transferring to UTEP where he will play this fall. For more on a big day for UTEP football, click the link below. [button [...]

UTEP Football; Kugler Signs 18, Local Stars Staying Home [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:42:10 +0000

Sean Kugler might be a first-year head coach but he's no stranger to El Paso or the game of football. When he unveiled his first class of recruits on National Letter of Intent signing day, two kinds of athletes stood out -- local stars and hard-nosed players. Click the link for the full story and video on UTEP's first haul under Kugler.

Back to the Future: Former UTEP OL Sean Kugler Returns as Head Coach [LINK]

Duke Keith — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:02:29 +0000

The reception area of the Larry K. Durham Center was filled with the faithful -- UTEP boosters and a number of ex-players -- all ready to welcome back one of their own to lead the Miners' football program. Sean Kugler was re-introduced to El Paso and took virtually no time to express his love for the university and the community.

"I love El Paso. Two of my children were conceived here," he said, eliciting laughs all around.

Back to the Future: Former UTEP OL Sean Kugler Returns as Head Coach [FULL VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:46:08 +0000

Wild Win: Highlights & More As Miners Sink Aggies in Closing Seconds [LINK]

Duke Keith — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:07:09 +0000

Highlights from the players, insight from the coaches and more — Duke Keith recaps the Battle of I-10a, as the UTEP Miners clawed their way back to beat the NMSU Aggies at the Don Haskins Center Wednesday night.[button href="http://krod.com/wild-win-highlights-more-as-miners-sink-aggies-in-closing-seconds-video/" title="HIGHLIGHTS & MORE FROM THE BATTLE OF I-10, PART ONE" align="center"]

Mike Price, Players Reflect on the Coach & His Legacy [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 05:44:36 +0000

And that's a wrap. Mike Price's exit from the UTEP program was much more low-key than his entrance, as the Miners dropped a 33-24 game to the Rice Owls to finish their 2012 season at 3-9. Price talked about the game, his career, and the challenges that face the next coach, mentioning that El Paso doesn't get nearly the respect it deserves. Price cracked that El Paso was a bit like Kuwait -- alone in a desert surrounded by states and regions that barely acknowledge it, but with no oil.

Price Is Right at Home In A City That Wanted Him Fired [LINK]

Duke Keith — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:36:07 +0000

The schedule UTEP played this year screamed it. The empty seats in the Sun Bowl sealed it. Mike Price had to know this was it, but he will still proudly call El Paso home. Check out my column explaining why. [button href="http://krod.com/price-is-right-at-home-in-a-city-that-wanted-him-fired-opinion/" title="PRICE IS RIGHT AT HOME IN A CITY THAT WANTED HIM FIRED" align="center"]

Mike Price Retires: An Emotional Farewell for UTEP Football Coach [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:14:37 +0000

Overcome by emotion as he talked about his friendship with the man who likely forced him out of the job he loved, Director of Athletics Bob Stull, UTEP head coach Mike Price announced his retirement, effective as of the final whistle of the Miners’ final game this Saturday against the Rice Owls. In his 31-year-career [...]

Who's Got Next? UTEP AD Bob Stull Talks About Who Will Lead Miners Program [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:14:17 +0000

UTEP Director of Athletics Bob Stull called it one of the hardest things he’s ever done: accepting — if not forcing — the resignation of his friend, Miners head coach Mike Price. Talking about what Price has to elevate the program, Stull also talked about what he’ll look for in the next UTEP head coach. [...]

UTEP Football: Is Mike Price in Final Act? [LINK]

Duke Keith — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:38:20 +0000

Listen quietly to Mike Price's press conference and you can hear it, faint but firm...Tick-tick-tick...In the movies, hearing a clock is a call to action, a sure sign there is a bomb to be defused But here's a twist for you -- what if the audience wanted the bomb to go off? Click the link below to read the rest of the story and see Mike Price's press conference.

Can the Miners Keep This From Being Mike Price's Worst Season at UTEP? [LINK]

Duke Keith — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:20:32 +0000

Mostly, it was just cold for Mike Price and the UTEP Miners. Cold north wind, cold-blooded opponent, cold shoulder from the fans. Listed attendance at the Sun Bowl for UTEP's 31-24 loss to Central Florida was 25,483. Apparently, ticket-takers were counting shoes. Twice. Click the link below for the story and post-game video from Price, QB Blaire Sullivan and SS Shane Huhn.

Check Out UTEP Freshman Chris Washburn's Alley-Oop Slam as Miners Bury Oral Roberts [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 05:12:08 +0000

With the TV guys out chasing high school football, where’s the only place you’ll see Chris Washburn’s big dunk and ANY of coach Tim Floyd’s post-game comments? Right here. A solid second-half defensive effort lifted the UTEP Miners over Oral Roberts, 69-49. Freshman Chris Washburn scored 14 points in his debut, including these two on [...]

Who Will Start at QB for UTEP? Price Mum on Sullivan After Houston Comeback [LINK]

Duke Keith — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:21:40 +0000

With the Miners down and out against Houston, Mike Price decided to throw the Cougars a curve. He sent in Blaire Sullivan to play the rest of the game at quarterback.

Four touchdowns and 300 yards later, the question is: What took so long?

Against a Houston team that had clearly eased off the gas and had no game tape on the sophomore, Sullivan threw for 246 yards, ran for 54 in the 45-35 loss; but the four touchdown drives he engineered were the most by any Miners' QB since Lamaison put up four against NMSU

After Rebuilding Year, Tim Floyd Ready to Move Into New Season [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:24:31 +0000

Big men, perimeter shooters, solid guards and athleticism. You’ll pardon UTEP head men’s basketball coach Tim Floyd if he seems cautiously optimistic for his 2012-13 Miners. El Paso gets its first look Saturday night for free at the Haskins Center for the Orange & White scrimmage. Couple all of that with the whole beer selling [...]

UTEP, Price Happy to Win; Headed to Houston [LINK]

Duke Keith — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:29:59 +0000

UTEP head coach Mike Price felt relieved after the Miners downed the Tulane Green Wave Saturday in the Sun Bowl, 24-20. Price talked about the win — specifically about the defensive adjustments made after UTEP’s secondary was torched by Tulane — and previewed the upcoming contest against Houston. [button href="http://krod.com/utep-price-happy-to-win-headed-to-houston-video/" title="'HOW WILL UTEP SURVIVE HOUSTON'S [...]

The UTEP Beer Song [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:53:46 +0000

In honor of UTEP’s decision to sell beer at Miners football and basketball games, the KLAQ Morning Show wanted to pay tribute in just the right way. This brought to mind one of Ronson’s favorites, Psychostick’s “BEER!” Find video of some epic beer drinkers, plug in some UTEP lyrics, and voila! Instant KLAQ Morning Show [...]