Going into its game with the University of Incarnate Word, the UTEP Miners really didn't know much about the Cardinals. But Incarnate Word became flesh and dwelt among the Miners a lot longer than UTEP would have liked.
The hits just keep on coming for Southwest University Ballpark, which will trade it's infield diamond for some extra grass when FC Juárez Bravos take on Monarcas de Morélia of the Primera, Friday, Oct. 9, at 7:30 p.m. MDT.
This was different. Sean Kugler was all smiles and proud papa at his weekly press conference Monday afternoon, and it wasn't just the Kiki's talking. He had an amazing UTEP win and a new starting quarterback to talk about.
The first couple of weeks during his Monday pressers, UTEP's head coach had that face...
Time spoils magic. The miraculous becomes illusion. The big moments get cut down to size. Give us hindsight; we’ll pick anything apart and, inevitably, discover the holes. It’s human nature.
But what if we already knew where the holes were and something special still happened...
You've seen the bits and pieces, now watch the whole crazy thing. The big hit on Mack Leftwich (did Derek Ibekwe lead with his helmet?), Ryan Metz's touchdown passes, his game-tying TD run, Cedric Lang diving for loose balls and Striking, the Wonder Dog -- it's all here for you!
(LAS CRUCES, NM) -- Metz. El Paso knows that family name. The eminent city historian, Leon Metz, has written much about El Paso's colorful past. UTEP's coaching staff may have to pardon the many El Pasoans now thinking his grandson, Ryan, can help the Miners write a better football future.