BEAT SMU: UTEP Miners at SMU Open Thread
by Adrian Mac on Sep 10, 2011 2:00 PM MDT
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PrintThe UTEP Miners (1-0, 0-0 C-USA) at the SMU Mustangs (0-1, 0-0 C-USA)Saturday, September 10, 2011 (5:00 pm MST)
GERALD J. FORD STADIUM
SMU Leads Series Record 10-8, but UTEP has won 6 of the last 8 Meetings
TV: Fox Sports Southwest
Here are some quick gameday links I wanted to pass on.
The Preview: USA Today has a comprehensive game preview available here.
The Switch: ESPN takes one last look at the SMU quarterback switch from Kyle Padron to J.J. McDermott.
Getting Comfy: Bret Bloomquist has some nice quotes from Nick Lamaison on getting the first game under his belt.
It's gameday in Dallas. I'll be attending tonight's game so I'm extra excited for this one. Any Rusher's in the DFW area leave a comment and maybe we can meet up before the game or after to drink a celebratory beer.
In my mind, this game will come down to whether or not UTEP can get anything going on the ground. Joe Banyard and Vernon Frazier didn't have much to work with last week. Here's hoping, the return of Jerel Watkins and some other UTEP offensive linemen, and the experience of getting a game under their belt, will help the line begin to gel and develop chemistry.
Go Miners!
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Anyone watching the games that are on right now?
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Is Utep game on tv?
Anyone watching the utep game @ a bar? Is game going to be on tv?
the utep game will be on fox sports southwest
so, any bar in el paso should have it on, or at least have the channel to be able to put it on
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i dont, but
I would say somewhere on Cincinnati is probably your best bet.
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The UTEP alumni association
Is hosting a watch party at Buffalo wild wings on the Westside- I’d try that. Should be a lot of orange oh there.
Axes Up. Miner Rush - For UTEP Miners Fans
by Adrian Mac on Sep 10, 2011 3:19 PM MDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Surprise them in what way?
by TooLegitToQuit on Sep 10, 2011 4:33 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Liking the FSN coverage already
"BCS does not apply to basketball. It's football. You can't tell me Memphis is a mid-major. You can't tell me UTEP, with its history of players, crowd attendance and NCAA Tournament berths, is a mid-major. Same for Gonzaga and St. Mary's - it doesn't apply. These are high-major programs that can play. All we can do is win games and hope others recognize. … We should pass the eye test - if anybody ever watches us." - Tim Floyd
BTW, Rice beat Purdue, what a shocker!
"BCS does not apply to basketball. It's football. You can't tell me Memphis is a mid-major. You can't tell me UTEP, with its history of players, crowd attendance and NCAA Tournament berths, is a mid-major. Same for Gonzaga and St. Mary's - it doesn't apply. These are high-major programs that can play. All we can do is win games and hope others recognize. … We should pass the eye test - if anybody ever watches us." - Tim Floyd
Also, Minnesota's HC collapsed on the field in their game against NMSU. Apparently a seizure
"BCS does not apply to basketball. It's football. You can't tell me Memphis is a mid-major. You can't tell me UTEP, with its history of players, crowd attendance and NCAA Tournament berths, is a mid-major. Same for Gonzaga and St. Mary's - it doesn't apply. These are high-major programs that can play. All we can do is win games and hope others recognize. … We should pass the eye test - if anybody ever watches us." - Tim Floyd
Yeah it is... funny thing is it was supposed to be a strength
"BCS does not apply to basketball. It's football. You can't tell me Memphis is a mid-major. You can't tell me UTEP, with its history of players, crowd attendance and NCAA Tournament berths, is a mid-major. Same for Gonzaga and St. Mary's - it doesn't apply. These are high-major programs that can play. All we can do is win games and hope others recognize. … We should pass the eye test - if anybody ever watches us." - Tim Floyd
Nice return by Frazier
"BCS does not apply to basketball. It's football. You can't tell me Memphis is a mid-major. You can't tell me UTEP, with its history of players, crowd attendance and NCAA Tournament berths, is a mid-major. Same for Gonzaga and St. Mary's - it doesn't apply. These are high-major programs that can play. All we can do is win games and hope others recognize. … We should pass the eye test - if anybody ever watches us." - Tim Floyd
Woah! Meger in?
"BCS does not apply to basketball. It's football. You can't tell me Memphis is a mid-major. You can't tell me UTEP, with its history of players, crowd attendance and NCAA Tournament berths, is a mid-major. Same for Gonzaga and St. Mary's - it doesn't apply. These are high-major programs that can play. All we can do is win games and hope others recognize. … We should pass the eye test - if anybody ever watches us." - Tim Floyd
Wonder what Lamasion did?
"BCS does not apply to basketball. It's football. You can't tell me Memphis is a mid-major. You can't tell me UTEP, with its history of players, crowd attendance and NCAA Tournament berths, is a mid-major. Same for Gonzaga and St. Mary's - it doesn't apply. These are high-major programs that can play. All we can do is win games and hope others recognize. … We should pass the eye test - if anybody ever watches us." - Tim Floyd
Meger got the start.
Lamaison back in
by TooLegitToQuit on Sep 10, 2011 5:19 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
Lol Smith couldn't have made that more obvious
"BCS does not apply to basketball. It's football. You can't tell me Memphis is a mid-major. You can't tell me UTEP, with its history of players, crowd attendance and NCAA Tournament berths, is a mid-major. Same for Gonzaga and St. Mary's - it doesn't apply. These are high-major programs that can play. All we can do is win games and hope others recognize. … We should pass the eye test - if anybody ever watches us." - Tim Floyd
Yeah baby! Leylon Myers for the TD
"BCS does not apply to basketball. It's football. You can't tell me Memphis is a mid-major. You can't tell me UTEP, with its history of players, crowd attendance and NCAA Tournament berths, is a mid-major. Same for Gonzaga and St. Mary's - it doesn't apply. These are high-major programs that can play. All we can do is win games and hope others recognize. … We should pass the eye test - if anybody ever watches us." - Tim Floyd
NIce job by Grayson, forcing the fumble.
"BCS does not apply to basketball. It's football. You can't tell me Memphis is a mid-major. You can't tell me UTEP, with its history of players, crowd attendance and NCAA Tournament berths, is a mid-major. Same for Gonzaga and St. Mary's - it doesn't apply. These are high-major programs that can play. All we can do is win games and hope others recognize. … We should pass the eye test - if anybody ever watches us." - Tim Floyd
Im at the game----
Large Miner contingent several thousand loud fans…. This team is really struggling with run defense and the offensive line just doesnt have it togeother yet.
I put some money down on UTEP plus 20—— I still like that bet. I do think UTEP can keep it close.
Axes Up. Miner Rush - For UTEP Miners Fans
Concussion or Neck Injury for Reed. Hope he is ok
"BCS does not apply to basketball. It's football. You can't tell me Memphis is a mid-major. You can't tell me UTEP, with its history of players, crowd attendance and NCAA Tournament berths, is a mid-major. Same for Gonzaga and St. Mary's - it doesn't apply. These are high-major programs that can play. All we can do is win games and hope others recognize. … We should pass the eye test - if anybody ever watches us." - Tim Floyd
Javia looks confident. I've been excited to see this kid play
"BCS does not apply to basketball. It's football. You can't tell me Memphis is a mid-major. You can't tell me UTEP, with its history of players, crowd attendance and NCAA Tournament berths, is a mid-major. Same for Gonzaga and St. Mary's - it doesn't apply. These are high-major programs that can play. All we can do is win games and hope others recognize. … We should pass the eye test - if anybody ever watches us." - Tim Floyd
TD UTEP! Myers
"BCS does not apply to basketball. It's football. You can't tell me Memphis is a mid-major. You can't tell me UTEP, with its history of players, crowd attendance and NCAA Tournament berths, is a mid-major. Same for Gonzaga and St. Mary's - it doesn't apply. These are high-major programs that can play. All we can do is win games and hope others recognize. … We should pass the eye test - if anybody ever watches us." - Tim Floyd
Beautiful INT by Nixon!
"BCS does not apply to basketball. It's football. You can't tell me Memphis is a mid-major. You can't tell me UTEP, with its history of players, crowd attendance and NCAA Tournament berths, is a mid-major. Same for Gonzaga and St. Mary's - it doesn't apply. These are high-major programs that can play. All we can do is win games and hope others recognize. … We should pass the eye test - if anybody ever watches us." - Tim Floyd
Yep looks composed
"BCS does not apply to basketball. It's football. You can't tell me Memphis is a mid-major. You can't tell me UTEP, with its history of players, crowd attendance and NCAA Tournament berths, is a mid-major. Same for Gonzaga and St. Mary's - it doesn't apply. These are high-major programs that can play. All we can do is win games and hope others recognize. … We should pass the eye test - if anybody ever watches us." - Tim Floyd
Donovan Kemp has looked very good the first two weeks. I think he is our best reciever
"BCS does not apply to basketball. It's football. You can't tell me Memphis is a mid-major. You can't tell me UTEP, with its history of players, crowd attendance and NCAA Tournament berths, is a mid-major. Same for Gonzaga and St. Mary's - it doesn't apply. These are high-major programs that can play. All we can do is win games and hope others recognize. … We should pass the eye test - if anybody ever watches us." - Tim Floyd
Damn, tough one there
"BCS does not apply to basketball. It's football. You can't tell me Memphis is a mid-major. You can't tell me UTEP, with its history of players, crowd attendance and NCAA Tournament berths, is a mid-major. Same for Gonzaga and St. Mary's - it doesn't apply. These are high-major programs that can play. All we can do is win games and hope others recognize. … We should pass the eye test - if anybody ever watches us." - Tim Floyd
Kemp needs to work on his tackling haha
"BCS does not apply to basketball. It's football. You can't tell me Memphis is a mid-major. You can't tell me UTEP, with its history of players, crowd attendance and NCAA Tournament berths, is a mid-major. Same for Gonzaga and St. Mary's - it doesn't apply. These are high-major programs that can play. All we can do is win games and hope others recognize. … We should pass the eye test - if anybody ever watches us." - Tim Floyd
Defense really stepping it up this half.
"BCS does not apply to basketball. It's football. You can't tell me Memphis is a mid-major. You can't tell me UTEP, with its history of players, crowd attendance and NCAA Tournament berths, is a mid-major. Same for Gonzaga and St. Mary's - it doesn't apply. These are high-major programs that can play. All we can do is win games and hope others recognize. … We should pass the eye test - if anybody ever watches us." - Tim Floyd
Our O-Line really sucks :/
"BCS does not apply to basketball. It's football. You can't tell me Memphis is a mid-major. You can't tell me UTEP, with its history of players, crowd attendance and NCAA Tournament berths, is a mid-major. Same for Gonzaga and St. Mary's - it doesn't apply. These are high-major programs that can play. All we can do is win games and hope others recognize. … We should pass the eye test - if anybody ever watches us." - Tim Floyd
Damn, losing Lamaison was huge :(
"BCS does not apply to basketball. It's football. You can't tell me Memphis is a mid-major. You can't tell me UTEP, with its history of players, crowd attendance and NCAA Tournament berths, is a mid-major. Same for Gonzaga and St. Mary's - it doesn't apply. These are high-major programs that can play. All we can do is win games and hope others recognize. … We should pass the eye test - if anybody ever watches us." - Tim Floyd
yep
Probably could’ve pulled this one out if he didn’t get hurt. I have to say though, that I’m pleasantly surprised by this game. Miners may actually b able to make a splash.
by ATX_BLUES on Sep 10, 2011 8:31 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
I agree, we look strides better than last week, and we've been able to force some turnovers. 5-6 wins is very possible
"BCS does not apply to basketball. It's football. You can't tell me Memphis is a mid-major. You can't tell me UTEP, with its history of players, crowd attendance and NCAA Tournament berths, is a mid-major. Same for Gonzaga and St. Mary's - it doesn't apply. These are high-major programs that can play. All we can do is win games and hope others recognize. … We should pass the eye test - if anybody ever watches us." - Tim Floyd
Depends on how long lamaison is out
Kid is good! Managed to make plays with SMU D all over him.
by ATX_BLUES on Sep 10, 2011 8:38 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Honestly guys
What a showing by our Miners. They really put up a fight out there and were still in this game down to the wire with a redshirt freshman qb taking his first snaps. That o-line really needs to improve though. They did well in the 3rd quarter and into the 4th, but the first half and late in the game our qbs had no time to throw. That’s why lamaison got hurt in the first place. Still, very good showing, wish we could’ve won, but I didn’t expect to win this one anyway. Just glad to see we’re coming along.
Everyone make sure to check out my new sports blog called The Sports Loop at www.inthesportsloop.com. Hopefully it give you all something to talk about until Miner athletics get back into full swing. Let me know what you think.
I agree, I was expecting us to be out of this one early. But we were actually in position to take the lead late in the 4th. Javia Hall looked confident but he did make a few mistakes, partly due to the offensive line not giving him time.
I hope Nick is back next week, because NMSU beat Minnesota today, and for a team like NMSU, that is a pretty decent win. I think it will be a good one.
"BCS does not apply to basketball. It's football. You can't tell me Memphis is a mid-major. You can't tell me UTEP, with its history of players, crowd attendance and NCAA Tournament berths, is a mid-major. Same for Gonzaga and St. Mary's - it doesn't apply. These are high-major programs that can play. All we can do is win games and hope others recognize. … We should pass the eye test - if anybody ever watches us." - Tim Floyd
Definitely,
I think its possible that Nick is back next week, but seeing him in a sling wasn’t too comforting. I think the most he’ll miss is one week though.
I really like what I saw out of our QBs. They didn’t have very good protection the majority of the game, and they still managed to make some things happen. Other than Lamaison’s first two throws he really didn’t force anything, and showed some great touch and accuracy. Hall showed some good things too, I would just like to see him tuck the ball and run a little. It seemed like he had some opportunities to run, but chose to sit back and throw.
We really need that line to come around though. We can’t survive week in and week out with a marginal running game, and our qbs constantly running for their lives.
Everyone make sure to check out my new sports blog called The Sports Loop at www.inthesportsloop.com. Hopefully it give you all something to talk about until Miner athletics get back into full swing. Let me know what you think.
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