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Junior running back Aaron Jones celebrates after a touchdown.

The Prospector Sports Podcast featuring future NFL running back Aaron Jones

April 19, 2017

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NFL Combine invites two Miners

NFL Combine invites two Miners

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 15, 2017

Former Miners Aaron Jones and Hayden Plinke got the call they had been waiting all off-season for as they were both selected to partake in the NFL Scouting Comine from Feb. 28-March 4 in Indianapolis, Indiana. At the Combine, players from all over...

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Jones chooses to forgo his senior season for the NFL draft

Jones chooses to forgo his senior season for the NFL draft

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor December 31, 2016

UTEP junior standout running back Aaron Jones announced that he will enter the 2017 NFL draft on Saturday, Dec. 31. By doing this, Jones has decided to forfeit his final year of eligibility with the Miners to enter the draft. "First I would like to...

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Pair of Miners receive AP All-American honors

Pair of Miners receive AP All-American honors

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor December 12, 2016

For the first time in program history, two Miners, offensive lineman Will Hernandez and running back Aaron Jones, earned AP All-American recognition as announced on Monday, Dec. 12. Hernandez was named to the second team and Jones received third team...

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Miners roll over UNT on senior day

Miners roll over UNT on senior day

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor November 26, 2016

It took Sean Kugler’s Miners eight games in conference to have a true beat-down on one of their fellow league opponents. Finally, on an overcast afternoon on Saturday, Nov. 26, the Miners both rolled over North Texas 52-24 and also spoiled any hopes...

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Jones selected as Earl Campbell Tyler Rose semifinalist

Jones selected as Earl Campbell Tyler Rose semifinalist

Adrian Broaddus, Online Editor November 22, 2016

The end of the season awards keep coming in for standout running back Aaron Jones as he was selected to the 2016 Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Smifinalist on Monday, Nov. 22. Jones was only one of three running backs selected, including Rawleigh Williams,...

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UTEP drops huge loss at Rice

UTEP drops huge loss at Rice

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor November 19, 2016

In the battle between the two teams at the bottom of the barrel in Conference USA, it was Rice who prevailed 44-24 over the Miners in a game that was over by halftime. The loss puts the Miners at a 10-game losing streak in Houston and drops them...

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Doak Walker Award announces Jones as a semifinalist

Doak Walker Award announces Jones as a semifinalist

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor November 16, 2016

Among some of the top players around the country, junior standout running back Aaron Jones was selected as one of 10 semifinalists for the Doak Walker Award. He was named by the PWC SMU Athletic Forum on Wednesday, Nov. 16, and he is the only C-USA player...

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Jones recognized as National Player of the Week Honorable Mention

Jones recognized as National Player of the Week Honorable Mention

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor November 8, 2016

After his dominant 228 rushing yards and two touchdown game against Houston Baptist, standout running back Aaron Jones was named to The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award National Player of the Week Honorable Mention on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Even though he...

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Miners capitalize on consistency in 42-10 victory over Houston Baptist

Miners capitalize on consistency in 42-10 victory over Houston Baptist

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor November 5, 2016

Standout running back Aaron Jones rushed for 228 yards with two touchdowns and the Miners kept their bowl game hopes alive with a 42-10 victory over the FCS affiliate Houston Baptist.   It was a victory that the win-hungry Miners needed...

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Junior tailback Aaron Jones and the Miners’ rushing offense will take on an Army defense that has only allowed 87.5 yards per game.

Still plenty to play for in 2016

Javier Cortez, Web Editor October 14, 2016

Not much is right with UTEP football. They’ve lost five straight games, attendance is horrible and their head coach doesn’t seem to have a clue about how to fix it. Halfway through the season, the Miners are just as bad as it gets for a 1-5 team....

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Panthers hand Miners fifth straight loss in C-USA battle

Panthers hand Miners fifth straight loss in C-USA battle

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor October 8, 2016

It was a frustrated, six-play, 17-yard drive that resulted in a punt. Quarterback Zack Greenlee hung his head in disappointment and warhorse tailback Aaron Jones hobbled off the field looking beat down. Jones plotted himself on the bench, partially...

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