It's finally here! One of those days that you mark on your calendar and can't wait for the opening tip of the first game. March Madness and the NCAA Tournament. I should've taken lots of chances on my bracket, but as usual, I went with conservative picks. Read More »
It's finally here! One of those days that you mark on your calendar and can't wait for the opening tip of the first game. March Madness and the NCAA Tournament. I should've taken lots of chances on my bracket, but as usual, I went with conservative picks.
Nationally-Ranked UTEP Gets Big Win at Marshall Read More »
The days of a half-full Don Haskins Center are now a thing of the past. As of 2:25pm Friday, only 13 tickets remain for tomorrow's game against Rice. When was the last time Rice played in front of a sold out crowd? Read More »
When the Miners received word that they were ranked 25th in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll, it broke an 18 year drought for UTEP in the Top 25 nationally polls. Still no love from the Associated Press, who has them ranked 26th. Read More »
When the Miners received word that they were ranked 25th in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll, it broke an 18 year drought for UTEP in the Top 25 nationally polls. Still no love from the Associated Press, who has them ranked 26th.
Will the Miners be able to use the holiest of sports cliches come March and April. Read More »
Will the Miners be able to use the holiest of sports cliches come March and April.
Good news for all of our listeners. We are now podcasting many of our interviews. Just scroll down to the bottom of the Sportstalk page and click the interview you'd like to hear. Enjoy! Read More »
Good news for all of our listeners. We are now podcasting many of our interviews. Just scroll down to the bottom of the Sportstalk page and click the interview you'd like to hear. Enjoy!
I took a phone call from a listener upset with the lack of UTEP basketball coverage in the El Paso Times. The caller brought up some excellent points, ranging from the curious placement of UTEP game articles in the Sunday paper to omitting the Miners entirely in Monday's edition. Read More »
I took a phone call from a listener upset with the lack of UTEP basketball coverage in the El Paso Times. The caller brought up some excellent points, ranging from the curious placement of UTEP game articles in the Sunday paper to omitting the Miners entirely in Monday's edition.
Having played basketball for more than 30 years, I have, on a few occasions experienced "The Zone." As a 5-10 shooter with no vertical leap to mention, my mind knows that everytime I shoot a basketball, it will go into the basket. And the exciting part about being in the zone is that it doesn't matter if my opponent is guarding me. Regardless, once that ball leaves my hand, it's money in the bank. Read More »
Having played basketball for more than 30 years, I have, on a few occasions experienced "The Zone." As a 5-10 shooter with no vertical leap to mention, my mind knows that everytime I shoot a basketball, it will go into the basket. And the exciting part about being in the zone is that it doesn't matter if my opponent is guarding me. Regardless, once that ball leaves my hand, it's money in the bank.
This morning, I received a fascinating article from Larry Berg, one of my listeners. Larry created a formula to help measure a player/team's greatness on the basketball court. Using his formula, he has this year's UTEP men's basketball team as the greatest team statistically in the last 30 years. I'm including portions of Larry's article to better explain it. Read More »
This morning, I received a fascinating article from Larry Berg, one of my listeners. Larry created a formula to help measure a player/team's greatness on the basketball court. Using his formula, he has this year's UTEP men's basketball team as the greatest team statistically in the last 30 years. I'm including portions of Larry's article to better explain it.
After last night's win at SMU, it's obvious Tony Barbee's team is a different group from earlier in the season. Of course Derrick Caracter makes a huge difference in the low post. The Miners haven't had a player like him in 20 years, and his dominance on the block gives them an added dimension. But talent aside, this team is learning to win games. Read More »
After last night's win at SMU, it's obvious Tony Barbee's team is a different group from earlier in the season. Of course Derrick Caracter makes a huge difference in the low post. The Miners haven't had a player like him in 20 years, and his dominance on the block gives them an added dimension. But talent aside, this team is learning to win games.