One of UTEP's most highly-touted recruits, Garrett Simpson of The Colony, said one of the reasons he felt comfortable with UTEP was because he liked Mike and Aaron Price.

When asked of Price's status entering the final year of his contract concerned him, Simpson said, "Price told me he'll be around until I graduate."

Like a number of other commitments, he came to El Paso on his visit to watch UTEP beat Colorado State.