http://minerillustrated.com Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:15:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Miner Illustrated no Miner Illustrated show@minerillustrated.com show@minerillustrated.com (Miner Illustrated) News, analysis, and opinion about UTEP Miner athletics. UTEP, Miners, UT El Paso, The University of Texas at El Paso, college basketball, college football, recruiting http://minerillustrated.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://minerillustrated.com http://minerillustrated.com/2012/02/01/petes-quarry-107/ http://minerillustrated.com/2012/02/01/petes-quarry-107/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:53:05 +0000 Chris Avila http://minerillustrated.com/?p=9648 http://minerillustrated.com/2012/02/01/petes-quarry-107/feed/ 1 leadingoff Show notes: Back in the saddle!!; Some changes @ MI; Wanna write for MI? Email us! The Lineup; MBB's heartbreaker loss at Rice; WBB... can they get an automatic bid to the Big Dance?; PSA; 2012 Recruiting Show notes: Back in the saddle!!; Some changes @ MI; Wanna write for MI? Email us! The Lineup; MBB's heartbreaker loss at Rice; WBB... can they get an automatic bid to the Big Dance?; PSA; 2012 Recruiting Offensive diamond in the rough; Defensive diamond in the rough; Understanding the scholarships and numbers; PSA; Interview with early enrollees Leon Hayes and Darnell Murray; Wrap up.     Show Sponsor: Smitty's Pit Bar-B-Que 6219 Airport Rd El Paso, TX 79925-2027 (915) 772-5876 ...Since 1955   Email the show: show (at) minerillustrated (dot) com Listen Here Don't wanna download the file every week? Make sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes. RSS feed: Pete's Quarry Podcast Miner Illustrated no http://minerillustrated.com/2012/02/01/price-announces-football-2012-signees/ http://minerillustrated.com/2012/02/01/price-announces-football-2012-signees/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:16:02 +0000 Chris Avila http://minerillustrated.com/?p=9639 http://minerillustrated.com/2012/02/01/price-announces-football-2012-signees/feed/ 6 leadingoff EL PASO, Texas - Two highly-touted running backs, defensive standouts who won back-to-back state titles and a quarterback rated in the Top-300 by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine highlight the 2012 UTEP football signing class, EL PASO, Texas - Two highly-touted running backs, defensive standouts who won back-to-back state titles and a quarterback rated in the Top-300 by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine highlight the 2012 UTEP football signing class, as announced by head coach Mike Price Wednesday. [Audio of Mike Price press conference and PDF of signees below article.] Overall the Miners signed 20 prep stars to national letters of intent, 17 from the state of Texas. Also being announced today is the addition of two signees who have already enrolled. Leon Hayes and Darnell Murray, featured in the photo, have enrolled at UTEP for the spring semester and will participate in spring drills. Hayes was the number No. 9 prospect out of the state of Nevada according to Rivals. Murray was the Mountain Pass League Defensive player of the year and team defensive MVP at Citrus Hill High School in California. “Character first was our motto in recruiting this year,” Price said. “We investigated each players’ background thoroughly, and I was very impressed by them as a whole. “Our second emphasis was being able to tackle in open space, and the defensive players that we signed can certainly do that.” One of the biggest holes for the Miners with this recruiting class was running back and Price’s staff certainly addressed that with the addition of Paul Franklin (Denison, Texas/South Oak Cliff) and Autrey Golden (Willis, Texas/Willis). Franklin was the District 11-4A MVP after rushing for 1,600 yards and 28 touchdowns as a senior. Golden, a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, was a two-time All-District 18-4A first team selection (2010 & 2011). Teammates Ernest Hawkins (Baltimore, Md./Dunbar) and Terrance Williams (Dunbar, Md./Dunbar) led Dunbar High School to consecutive state titles and three crowns in four years. Hawkins was a All-State second team member who compiled 120 tackles while Williams also earned placement on the All-State team, recording 10 interceptions, 10 touchdowns, three pick sixes and a pair of punt and kickoff returns. A Top-300 Texas player, Garrett Simpson (The Colony, Texas/The Colony) broke eight of his school’s nine records for quarterback during his prep career. Listen to the Press Conference Here Download the Press Release Here Miner Illustrated no 45:00 http://minerillustrated.com/2011/12/22/petes-quarry-106/ http://minerillustrated.com/2011/12/22/petes-quarry-106/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:04:03 +0000 Chris Avila http://minerillustrated.com/?p=9498 http://minerillustrated.com/2011/12/22/petes-quarry-106/feed/ 0 leadingoff Show notes: On the show with Chris is Sal and Gus; Our tasty adult beverages; The Lineup; MBB gets the win against Clemson; Will UTEP get the win against Kansas St.?; PSA; One on one with Keitha Adams; PSA; Show notes: On the show with Chris is Sal and Gus; Our tasty adult beverages; The Lineup; MBB gets the win against Clemson; Will UTEP get the win against Kansas St.?; PSA; One on one with Keitha Adams; PSA; The WBB streak comes to an end; Will the team bounce back from the loss?; Wrap up; "Merry Christmas!"     Show Sponsor: Smitty's Pit Bar-B-Que 6219 Airport Rd El Paso, TX 79925-2027 (915) 772-5876 ...Since 1955   Email the show: show (at) minerillustrated (dot) com Listen Here Don't wanna download the file every week? 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RSS feed: Pete's Quarry Podcast Miner Illustrated no 52:19 http://minerillustrated.com/2011/12/15/petes-quarry-105/ http://minerillustrated.com/2011/12/15/petes-quarry-105/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:30:39 +0000 Chris Avila http://minerillustrated.com/?p=9435 http://minerillustrated.com/2011/12/15/petes-quarry-105/feed/ 0 leadingoff Show notes: Welcome back from finals Sal; The Lineup; Leading off with WBB; This team is special, go see them; PSA; MBB: Why McCulley is so important; NMSU suspends Kabango after grabbing crotch; Bohanon benched in Battle of I-10; Show notes: Welcome back from finals Sal; The Lineup; Leading off with WBB; This team is special, go see them; PSA; MBB: Why McCulley is so important; NMSU suspends Kabango after grabbing crotch; Bohanon benched in Battle of I-10; Wrap up.     Show Sponsor: Smitty's Pit Bar-B-Que 6219 Airport Rd El Paso, TX 79925-2027 (915) 772-5876 ...Since 1955   Email the show: show (at) minerillustrated (dot) com Listen Here Don't wanna download the file every week? Make sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes. RSS feed: Pete's Quarry Podcast Miner Illustrated no 39:00 http://minerillustrated.com/2011/12/07/petes-quarry-104/ http://minerillustrated.com/2011/12/07/petes-quarry-104/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:22:12 +0000 Chris Avila http://minerillustrated.com/?p=9407 http://minerillustrated.com/2011/12/07/petes-quarry-104/feed/ 1 leadingoff Show notes: Running the show tonight ... Chris!; The Lineup; Why the Houston loss hurt more than just lost money; The changing face of C-USA; PSA; Does the conference change benefit UTEP?; Does it really matter that much who UTEP plays? Show notes: Running the show tonight ... Chris!; The Lineup; Why the Houston loss hurt more than just lost money; The changing face of C-USA; PSA; Does the conference change benefit UTEP?; Does it really matter that much who UTEP plays?; The only benifit - UTEP vs UNM in MBB; Wrap up.     Show Sponsor: Smitty's Pit Bar-B-Que 6219 Airport Rd El Paso, TX 79925-2027 (915) 772-5876 ...Since 1955   Email the show: show (at) minerillustrated (dot) com Listen Here Don't wanna download the file every week? Make sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes. RSS feed: Pete's Quarry Podcast Miner Illustrated no 23:55 http://minerillustrated.com/2011/12/01/mike-price-to-return-for-2012-season/ http://minerillustrated.com/2011/12/01/mike-price-to-return-for-2012-season/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:10:35 +0000 Chris Avila http://minerillustrated.com/?p=9394 http://minerillustrated.com/2011/12/01/mike-price-to-return-for-2012-season/feed/ 4 leadingoff Press conference audio notes: Athletic Director Bob Stull speaks first; Head coach Mike Price; Defensive coordinator Andre Patterson; Wide receiver Mike Edwards. - Listen Here - Don't wanna download the file every week? Press conference audio notes: Athletic Director Bob Stull speaks first; Head coach Mike Price; Defensive coordinator Andre Patterson; Wide receiver Mike Edwards. Listen Here Don't wanna download the file every week? Make sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes. RSS feed: Pete's Quarry Podcast Video of press conference from Duke Keith Athletic director Bob Stull Head coach Mike Price UTEP Press Release: EL PASO, TEXAS – UTEP Director of Athletics Bob Stull announced on Thursday that coach Mike Price will return for the 2012 season – his ninth year at the helm of the Miner football program. One of only two coaches to lead the Miners to three bowl games, Price is the nation’s sixth-winningest active head coach with 174 victories. With 45 wins at UTEP, Price is one victory away from tying Mike Brumbelow (1950-56) for the second-most in school history. In 97 games under Price’s direction, the Miners have averaged 30.4 points and 397.8 yards of offense. UTEP has had more 30-point (53), 40-point (23) and 50-point (six) games under Price than any other coach in UTEP history. The Price era has produced UTEP’s all-time leader for passing yards (Trevor Vittatoe), total offense (Vittatoe), receiving yards (Johnnie Lee Higgins, Jr.), all-purpose yards (Howard Jackson) and the single-season rushing champion (Donald Buckram). The Price era has produced seven of the top-10 single season total offense totals in school history, five of the top-10 passing yardage averages and seven of the top-10 point totals. In 31 seasons prior to Price’s arrival (1973-2003), the Miners averaged 2.6 wins per year with four years of five or more victories. UTEP has averaged 5.6 wins under Price with six years of five or more victories. The Miners return 11 starters, including seven on offense, for the 2012 campaign. Miner Illustrated no 46:43 http://minerillustrated.com/2011/11/30/petes-quarry-103/ http://minerillustrated.com/2011/11/30/petes-quarry-103/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:01:37 +0000 Chris Avila http://minerillustrated.com/?p=9390 http://minerillustrated.com/2011/11/30/petes-quarry-103/feed/ 0 leadingoff Show notes: Chris is going solo tonight!; Thanksgiving was good; The Lineup; If you haven't yet, go watch WBB, they are TREMENDOUS; MBB goes from terrible to much better (SFA game to Oregon); PSA; Show notes: Chris is going solo tonight!; Thanksgiving was good; The Lineup; If you haven't yet, go watch WBB, they are TREMENDOUS; MBB goes from terrible to much better (SFA game to Oregon); PSA; Will Mike Price be back with UTEP next year; Issues are bigger than MP and football at UTEP; Wrap up.     Show Sponsor: Smitty's Pit Bar-B-Que 6219 Airport Rd El Paso, TX 79925-2027 (915) 772-5876 ...Since 1955   Email the show: show (at) minerillustrated (dot) com Listen Here Don't wanna download the file every week? 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RSS feed: Pete's Quarry Podcast Miner Illustrated no 44:17 http://minerillustrated.com/2011/11/23/petes-quarry-102/ http://minerillustrated.com/2011/11/23/petes-quarry-102/#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:29:27 +0000 Chris Avila http://minerillustrated.com/?p=9359 http://minerillustrated.com/2011/11/23/petes-quarry-102/feed/ 0 leadingoff Show notes: Joining the show today, Sal and Carlos; Thanksgiving!; The Lineup; WBB: Chemistry leads the way for the team; MBB: Still a lot of growth that needs to happen; PSA; Five minutes with linebacker coach Robert Rodriguez; PSA; Show notes: Joining the show today, Sal and Carlos; Thanksgiving!; The Lineup; WBB: Chemistry leads the way for the team; MBB: Still a lot of growth that needs to happen; PSA; Five minutes with linebacker coach Robert Rodriguez; PSA; Will football get to .500 and get to a bowl game?; Thanksgiving wrap up.     Show Sponsor: Smitty's Pit Bar-B-Que 6219 Airport Rd El Paso, TX 79925-2027 (915) 772-5876 ...Since 1955   Email the show: show (at) minerillustrated (dot) com Listen Here Don't wanna download the file every week? 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RSS feed: Pete's Quarry Podcast Miner Illustrated no 1:12:48 http://minerillustrated.com/2011/11/21/football-media-luncheon-nov-21-2011/ http://minerillustrated.com/2011/11/21/football-media-luncheon-nov-21-2011/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:06:38 +0000 Chris Avila http://minerillustrated.com/?p=9330 http://minerillustrated.com/2011/11/21/football-media-luncheon-nov-21-2011/feed/ 0 leadingoff Show notes: Volleyball head coach Ken Murphy talks about Senior Night; Football head coach Mike price quickly discusses the Tulsa game; Price also discusses injuries to Nixon, Lamaison and Warren; Price discusses this week's opponent, Show notes: Volleyball head coach Ken Murphy talks about Senior Night; Football head coach Mike price quickly discusses the Tulsa game; Price also discusses injuries to Nixon, Lamaison and Warren; Price discusses this week's opponent, UCF and their bowl opportunity.         Show Sponsor: Smitty's Pit Bar-B-Que 6219 Airport Rd El Paso, TX 79925-2027 (915) 772-5876 ...Since 1955   Email the show: show (at) minerillustrated (dot) com Listen Here Don't wanna download the file every week? 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RSS feed: Pete's Quarry Podcast Miner Illustrated no http://minerillustrated.com/2011/11/16/petes-quarry-101-2/ http://minerillustrated.com/2011/11/16/petes-quarry-101-2/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:46:21 +0000 Chris Avila http://minerillustrated.com/?p=9304 http://minerillustrated.com/2011/11/16/petes-quarry-101-2/feed/ 0 leadingoff Show notes: We welcome back Gus to the show; The Lineup; UTEP get's the big win over ECU; Can they do the same against Tulsa?; PSA; WBB Open season with win, playing NMSU as we record; MBB and their two first games, both hard to watch; Show notes: We welcome back Gus to the show; The Lineup; UTEP get's the big win over ECU; Can they do the same against Tulsa?; PSA; WBB Open season with win, playing NMSU as we record; MBB and their two first games, both hard to watch; MBB needs time to grow; PSA; Can Football get the 6th win?; Going through the MBB schedule and picking wins/losses; Wrap up.     Show Sponsor: Smitty's Pit Bar-B-Que 6219 Airport Rd El Paso, TX 79925-2027 (915) 772-5876 ...Since 1955   Email the show: show (at) minerillustrated (dot) com Listen Here Don't wanna download the file every week? 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