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Celebrate Earth Day with The Prospector!

Intern Emily — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:29:44 +0000

Going green could possibly get you Neon Desert Tickets! On April 17th, The Prospector will have a Earth Day contest for UTEP students at the Union Plaza. From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. students will have a chance to win VIP tickets to the Neon Desert festival just for creating a poster that represents how [...]

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/" [...]

UTEP Football Trivia

Lauren — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:36:54 +0000

Who took the starting QB job away from Jameill Showers at Texas A&M last fall?

Don’t know? Click here for the answer.

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.

UTEP Player Punched By East Carolina Wuss [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:51:30 +0000

Basket-boxing?? Boxer-ball?? The UTEP Miners edged out East Carolina Saturday night thanks to a last second 3 pointer by McKenzie Moore. Congrats UTEP!! The sports action wasn’t all B-ball though as Shamarr Bowden … who apparently doesn’t handle pressure well … took a cheap shot at UTEPs Konner Tucker. Check it out! (Good thing he [...]

Possible Nicknames for the Guy Who's Been Grabbing Women at UTEP

Buzz Adams — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:37:15 +0000

The El Paso Times reports that a man has been "inappropriately grabbing" women near UTEP and that this has been going on for over a year!

We've already discussed our own plan for vigilante justice (it involves walkie-talkies, dressing Fernie in a skirt and some of those Kenyan runners on the UTEP track team).

But before we can proceed, we need to establish a nickname for the assailant. "Jack the Ripper". "The Boston Strangler". "The Coral Gables Cock-Puncher". All of these famous fiends had catchy nicknames. Here are a few suggestions for what we should refer to this local miscreant as...

Sun Bowl Party And Construction Reminder

Dubba G — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:05:58 +0000

The 79th annual Hyundai Sun Bowl is TODAY!! Here are a couple of things you need to know about the game and about tonight! First of all, THE rowdiest most rockin’ tailgate party ever starts soon (12/31/12) hosted by KLAQs Scott Ronson! You’ll find Scotty high atop the parking garage at Mesa and Glory Road. The party starts [...]

Sun Bowl Construction Delays

Dubba G — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:59:39 +0000

If you’re planning to go to the UTEP Sun Bowl, you might want to read this! I got an email today from UTEP regarding construction that will affect traffic before, during and after the 79th annual UTEP Sun Bowl. The game between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the USC Trojans starts at noon on Monday, Dec. [...]

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

Crazy UTEP Butt Grabber at Large

Intern Emily — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 02:26:02 +0000

I am really getting tired of this unknown attacker… Since September 30th the UTEP and El Paso police departments have been investigating cases of “incidents where females are being followed by an unknown male who either grabs their buttocks or lifts up their skirts”. Luckily, UTEP sends out e-mails every time some weirdo decides to [...]

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"]

UTEP Cheerleader Breaks Backflip Record [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:51:45 +0000

How this lady kept from getting a major headrush and passing out, I’ll never know. Saturday night, as Mike Price exited UTEP, a new record entered the Guiness Book of World Records! Former UTEP Cheerleader Jalyessa Walker left El Paso for the military and is now a 2nd Lt. in the United States Army. Saturday night she returned to [...]

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 [...]