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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/" [...]

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"]

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 [...]

Four Years After Don Haskins' Passing, A Tribute to The Bear [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:18:45 +0000

It's hard to believe it's been four years since El Paso lost the man who put UTEP -- if not El Paso -- on the map. Don Haskins died on this day in 2008. In tribute, here's the feature on his viewing at the Haskins Center, along with testimonies former former players and assistants (including UTEP coach Tim Floyd, then at USC) on Haskins' impact on their lives.

Floyd: At UTEP "D" Stands for Difference-Maker [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:25:52 +0000

Like the Don Haskins disciple that he is, UTEP head coach Tim Floyd says consistency and consistently-good defense are the reasons his Miners are winning big games. UTEP earned its biggest comeback since joining Conference USA, coming from 16-points down against Southern Miss to beat the Golden Eagles in double-overtime, 76-68. USM becomes the second-straight [...]

UTEP Hoops' Hops: Julian Washburn's No-Look, Reverse Dunk [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:55:11 +0000

As the Miners head to the Gulf for a three-game road swing, we’ll give you a whiff of some home-cookin’. Here’s UTEP freshman Julian Washburn’s no-look reverse dunk from last Wednesday’s 70-56 win over East Carolina. Mmm-mm. Washburn could be special. Already proving to be a key player as the Miners have moved into the [...]

UTEP Gets Board: Miners Rip Ball, Game from Pirates in Win, 70-56 [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:47:12 +0000

"...The result was a rebounding bloodbath that the Miners were only too happy to claim. UTEP out-boarded ECU, 14-5, in the first half and by 20 in the game, 39-19..."

UTEP 52, UC Riverside 41: Tim Floyd Talks About the Miners First Win [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:23:01 +0000

Miners head men’s basketball coach Tim Floyd talks about UTEP’s first win of the season over Cal-Riverside. The Miners had their issues throughout the game, but shot well both early and late in the second half as lanky freshman Hooper Vint knocked down two big three-pointers to seal the victory.

Tigers Undo Miners for Conference USA Title

Duke Keith — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:49:43 +0000

(UTEP & Memphis post-game interview video below)

By Duke Keith: dkeith@klaq.com, twitter.com/dukekeith

Now you see it, now you don't.

An opportunity for the UTEP Miners to not sweat Selection Sunday escaped them like a 12-point second half lead. Like a missed free throw. Like a long rebound.

UTEP let the Tigers run; and slowly, surely, those Tigers kept nibbling away at the Conference USA tournament championship until they consumed it at the death.

Miners Work Way Into Finals

Duke Keith — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:59:05 +0000

UTEP head coach Tim Floyd was fired up about the lack of respect for Conference USA after the Miners 66-54 C-USA Tournament semifinal win over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, saying he thought it was “ridiculous that we have to win a 26th game” to get into the NCAA tournament for a second straight season. Miners [...]

UTEP Handles Herd, Into the Semifinals

Duke Keith — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 03:38:01 +0000

UTEP head coach Tim Floyd, and Miners Julyan Stone and Gabe McCulley talk about UTEP's 75-65 win over the Marshall Thundering Herd.

Don't Mess Around with Tim, The Video

KLAQ Morning Show — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:36:04 +0000

Tim Floyd Goes Ape at ECU

KLAQ Morning Show — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:45:15 +0000

UTEP head coach Tim Floyd says he's not sure what set things off for the ref to call the first technical foul on him -- he says he set his toe outside the coaching box -- but, boy, it was ON after that first "T"! The Miners lost their second straight for the first time this season, 83-76, at East Carolina

UTEP and Central Florida, In The Iris

Duke Keith — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 01:38:12 +0000

Tim Floyd Happy with Miners' Second (Half) Effort

Duke Keith — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:48:02 +0000

UTEP head coach Tim Floyd talked about the Miners tough win over a hard-charging Tulane Green Wave team, 69-65, in the Don Haskins Center. UTEP's ramped-up defensive effort in the second half helped it overcome a miserable night from Randy Culpepper as Tulane slowed the Conference USA Player of the Year, allowing him only 10 points

Miners Axe Owls, 66-43

Duke Keith — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:32:29 +0000

By Duke Keith, dkeith@klaq.com

The picture continues to clear for the UTEP Miners.

After suffering their first set-back in Conference USA play in that 100-97 triple-overtime thriller at UAB, the Miners have spelled it out for the rest of the conference. Regular season and post-season, the road to any post-season dancing is running through the defending C-USA champs again in 2011.

Stone Anchors UTEP in Tough Win (with video)

Duke Keith — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 05:48:07 +0000

Sam Houston State helped UTEP answer a few questions about its heart and identity Sunday afternoon in a 74-65 win for the home team. The Bearkats also forced the Miners to ask a few questions of themselves. Fortunately, they had Julyan Stone to help them answer. Are they ready for the Conference USA season, which [...]