As important as the quarterback position is to the offense, the defensive line might be the most significant part of the defense this year for the UTEP football team.
Losing three players to graduation doesn't mean that the coaching staff feels less about the safeties this year. In fact, Dana Dimel is extremely optimistic about the trio of starters he has for the upcoming season.
As part of the offseason preview series, the UTEP football special teams unit returns their top kicker from last year and brought in a promising punter over the offseason.
In their new defensive setup, the Miners can set up various schemes for their cornerbacks. Time to look at the cornerbacks within the program and hear from head coach Dana Dimel.
As the NCAA continues to allow universities to move forward with voluntary workouts, UTEP will permit its student-athletes to return to campus in phases beginning on June 15, as announced by Director of Athletics Jim Senter announced on Thursday.
The Miners (1-5, 0-2 C-USA) fell to Florida International 32-17 for their fifth straight loss, but the defense took a major step forward following their uninspiring performance against UTSA two weeks ago.