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There is a lot of talk that UTEP could be poised to join the Mountain West Conference in the coming weeks. The big question is how much would it cost UTEP to leave C-USA and join the MWC?

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It looked like popcorn. Gold and white helmets bouncing on the sidelines, a fresh batch being popped every few minutes.

Georgia Tech danced and bounced throughout the afternoon; partly to keep warm on a wind-chilled day, partly to celebrate its biggest moments in a 21-7 Hyundai Sun Bowl win over USC

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It was a first, that's for sure. After having to wait over 40 minutes for Utah at last year's Sheriff's Posse Dinner, Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson wasn't about to accept another Pac-12 diss to start his second straight Hyundai Sun Bowl experience. So, after waiting 40 minutes for USC to show up for the annual kickoff feed and talent show, he put officials on notice -- 10 more minutes and the Yellowjackets would say, "Adios!"

The 10 minutes came and went. And so did Georgia Tech.

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Never mind the past and what has happened leading up to this years  Hyundai Sun Bowl.

Forget the image of USC coach Lane Kiffin in a sombrero with a less than excited smile on his face.

That fact is, everyone knew the story was going to play out like this but deep down, they hoped that somehow it wouldn't

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The internet and blog sites are amazing, but there is a catch-22. In an effort to constantly fill the 24/7/365 news cycle and 'feed the beast,' many bloggers/sites (myself included) stretch for content.

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As bad the the UTEP basketball team looked a month ago at the Old Spice Classic in Orlando, they looked equally good in their four games this week.

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Welcome to another edition of Deep Dish Sports with the Iceman Brandon Cohn.  Happy holidays to everyone!

Today's show includes a discussion about the UTEP Miners victory over Oregon, the WestStar Bank Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational, the stretch run in the NFL, including a breakdown of the NFC East.

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Welcome to another edition of Deep Dish Sports with the Iceman Brandon Cohn.

Today's show includes a discussion with former UTEP and NMSU assistant basketball coach Rus Bradburd about how the Miners are doing thus far this season

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Tuesday was a very memorable day on SportsTalk.

The 3 Legged Monkey, where the 49ers fans club in El Paso meets on game day, was the host to Dwight Clark. Known for "The Catch" for the 1982 NFC Championship game

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It took close to an extra half of play, but the Miners were able to get a crucial triple overtime win against the Oregon Ducks.  UTEP remained poised throughout the contest, and despite being out rebounded, the Miners were able to pull away late in the third OT, defeating an exceptional Oregon team.

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