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UTEP football attendance numbers hit new low

UTEP football attendance numbers hit new low

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor September 4, 2018

On Saturday, UTEP athletics debuted a new starting time for the football game—5:30-—which had mixed reactions from fans. In fact, the majority of fans didn’t pour into the stadium until about midway into the first quarter, as expected. At...

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Aaron Jones works on drills with the campers on day two.  of the second Annual Jones Brothers Youth football camp.

Jones Brothers youth football camp dazzles in second year

Isaiah Ramirez, Contributor July 21, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hju-jxpVsPU Aaron and Alvin Jones, along with their dedicated volunteers and staff, held the second-annual Jones Brothers Youth Skills Camp this past weekend at the Sun Bowl. Thursday evening’s camp was held...

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The GECU Terrace will feature club seats, loge boxes, a cantina and concessions, social spaces and restrooms. The renovations include the addition of walkways, which will allow for crowd flow.

Sun Bowl renovation expected to be completed by Sept. 2019

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter April 13, 2018

After 55 years, UTEP and GECU will partner up on a “New Vision” for Sun Bowl renovations. The renovations will include facelifts for a new press box, Sky Lounge, concourse, premium seating, elevators, modernized fan amenities, and upgraded restrooms,...

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NC State Jakobi Meyers grabs the reception and turns it up for yards after the catch.

Sun Bowl 2017: NC State vs ASU

December 29, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkQnKfci9Bg&t=3s North Carolina State ran for a Hyundai Sun Bowl record six rushing touchdowns on their way to a 52-31 victory over Arizona State. NC State bullied their way for six rushing scores today, with three...

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Annual Sunrise Yoga Festival returns to the Sun Bowl

Annual Sunrise Yoga Festival returns to the Sun Bowl

Sergio Muñoz, Contributor October 1, 2017

On Sunday, Oct. 1, the annual Sunrise Yoga Festival was celebrated in the Sun Bowl. One of the purposes of this event is the meditation and connection of the body with the Earth, as told by the event staff. People implemented several techniques for...

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Guns N' Roses played at the Sun Bowl on Wednesday, Sept. 6, for their "Not In This Lifetime Tour."

Rejuvenated Guns N’ Roses rocks Sun Bowl crowd

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor September 7, 2017

Legendary Los Angeles band Guns N’ Roses rocked the house in front of a nearly sold-out crowd at the Sun Bowl on Wednesday, Sept. 6, as part of their “Not in This Lifetime” tour. The tour was born after a quote by frontman Axl Rose, who when...

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Aaron Jones held a camp for elementary, middle and high schoolers on Saturday, July 22.

Aaron Jones wraps up first annual skills camp

Nina Titovets, Photographer July 22, 2017

Through rain and shine, kids from all over El Paso gathered in the Sun Bowl to take part in the first Aaron Jones Youth Skills Camp. The event took place Friday and Saturday, and was held to help kids from Elementary school to High School refine their...

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Stanford hangs on to win Sun Bowl

Jason Green, Sports Editor December 30, 2016

For the Stanford Cardinal football team to defeat the North Carolina Tar Heels in the Sun Bowl on Friday afternoon, the Cardinal defense was going to have to contain junior quarterback Mitch Trubisky and the Tar Heel passing game. They did not do that. Trubisky...

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Prospy pick 'em: Sun Bowl

Prospy pick ’em: Sun Bowl

December 30, 2016

For the last game in Sun Bowl this season, The Prospector staff will chime in on their picks for the upcoming football game. Think you can predict the win and scores? Email your pick to [email protected] for your chance to be featured...

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Trubisky hopes to finish season, and possibly collegiate career, strong against Stanford

Trubisky hopes to finish season, and possibly collegiate career, strong against Stanford

Mike Flores and Adrian Broaddus, Reporter and Web Editor December 28, 2016

As he gazes over to his sideline and back to the field, junior standout quarterback Mitch Trubisky calls the play to his offense in a practice drill to prepare his Tar Heels for the Sun Bowl on Friday, Dec. 30. He does it with poise, energy and a spark....

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Stanford begins Sun Bowl preparation minus star running back

Stanford begins Sun Bowl preparation minus star running back

Jason Green, Sports Editor December 27, 2016

The Stanford Cardinal football team began their Sun Bowl practices in the Sun City minus star running back Christian McCaffrey on Tuesday, Dec. 27. The team looked crisp following the Christmas break, but there was no doubt that the missing McCaffrey...

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Christian McCaffrey and Leonard Fournette pioneer an unsuitable trend for college football

Christian McCaffrey and Leonard Fournette pioneer an unsuitable trend for college football

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor December 19, 2016

Stanford standout running back Christian McCaffrey announced on Monday, Dec. 19, that he will not play in the Hyundai Sun Bowl to steer his focus and practice for the 2017 NFL Draft. Earlier this week, preseason Heisman Trophy favorite Leonard Fournette...

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