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Tulsa holds onto early lead to top Miners

Tulsa holds onto early lead to top Miners

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter October 12, 2013

For the sixth consecutive game, the Miners defense gave up a touchdown on the opening drive that led to a 34-20 loss to the Conference USA defending champions–the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. The inability to stop the run, and a struggling offense, just...

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UTEP's homecoming wraps up with no happy ending

UTEP’s homecoming wraps up with no happy ending

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter October 5, 2013

As homecoming came to a close, the Miners fell to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 38-35. UTEP fell short of a near comeback after falling behind by 17 points in the second quarter. The story of the game was once again the Miners shortcomings on defense,...

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Utep Homecoming parade 2013

October 5, 2013

Utep students and alumni gathered to celebrate the annual homecoming parade and pep rally Saturday morning. The parade started at University and Oregon and was proceeded with the pep rally on Glory field.   

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UTEP has a 37-43-1 record in homecoming games and has won their last five.

Miners host Bulldogs in battle of one-win teams

Javier Cortez, Staff reporter October 1, 2013

UTEP is set for a rematch against old WAC foes Louisiana Tech on homecoming Oct. 5. It is a must-win game for both schools in order to keep their season hopes alive. Almost halfway through the season, the Miners stand at 1-3, and in most cases any...

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Senior tight end Kevin Perry is in his last season with the Miners. After his college career he will try to follow his father’s footsteps in the NFL.

Perry embracing a new role

Javier Cortez, Staff reporter October 1, 2013

Being a collegiate athlete is a distinguishing mark in someone’s life, but being a two-sport athlete puts you in the upper echelon of athletes. Kevin Perry is part of that upper echelon of student athletes on this campus, being that he is a football...

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Miners take on Colorado State

Miners take on Colorado State

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter September 26, 2013

For UTEP fans, a game against Colorado State is very uncommon but these two teams have  history against each other as Western Athletic Conference foes in the late '60s through the late '90s. Over the years, the Miners and Rams have played each other...

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Freshman running back Darrin Laufasa will be a key for the Miners as he steps in for injured backs Nathan Jeffery and LaQuintus Dowell.

Miners open conference against UTSA

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter September 17, 2013

For the first time in each school’s history, the Miners and the UTSA Roadrunners will battle it out on the gridiron. This only being the Roadrunners’ third season in Division I football, the Miners may seem like overwhelming favorites, but the Roadrunners...

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Junior wide receiver, Jordan Leslie catches the long pass from Jameill Showers in the game against NMSU on Sept. 14.

Leslie comes back to build on past success

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter September 17, 2013

New coach, new offense, mounting expectations, new leadership role and becoming an upperclassman–it is apparent that Jordan Leslie has a lot to deal with this season. Coming off a sophomore season like last year, Jordan understands certain things...

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For Pete's sake!

For Pete’s sake

Blake Lanham September 10, 2013

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Key Positions in Depth Chart being Determined

Key Positions in Depth Chart being Determined

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor August 26, 2013

Some position battles have began to be settled, as the real preparation begins with just over a week before the Miners kick-off their 2013 campaign. On Aug. 21, head coach Sean Kugler stated that Jameill Showers was going to be the starting quarterback...

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