Best of the past week in links and tweets

Former @UTEPFB (11-12) offensive lineman James Martin passed away from a heart attack. Transferred to UTEP with Nick Lamaison & Mike Edwards pic.twitter.com/NG3zJPfJPR

— Harry Ruiz (@harryruiz) January 2, 2017

Quintin Demps now ranks first among all NFL safeties with six interceptions

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) January 1, 2017

Joe Banyard with a seven yard gain. Told me he spent the season working out in Texas after getting cut by #Jaguars. Tuned into some games.

— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) January 1, 2017

EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE REPRESENTATION OF UTEP RB AARON JONES-great role model & family. Press conference today to announce early entry at #UTEP pic.twitter.com/h9N1C9giBD

— Leigh Steinberg (@leighsteinberg) December 31, 2016

Brenden Van Dyke, son of former UTEP center David Van Dyke, had 37 points and was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player. #Ballislife pic.twitter.com/6rtI4h54i2

— Erwin D Jones (@bobcatcoach) December 31, 2016

Phil Johnson is famous in Las Cruces pic.twitter.com/yUMKGetABh

— MinerRush (@sbnminerrush) December 31, 2016

UTEP commit Evan Gilyard really controlled the game down here at Pontiac vs Oak Park River Forest...OPRF Isaiah Fuller game is rising

— DEREK ELLISON (@REALPREPREPORTS) December 29, 2016

#UTEP commit Evan Gilyard making plays off the bounce. Slick handles through traffic

— Scott Burgess (@scottybscout) December 29, 2016

UTEP transfer Adrian Moore has heard from Ole Miss, SMU, Arkansas, Arkansas-Little Rock, Central Arkansas,... https://t.co/u4usXhZcE3

— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) December 28, 2016

ICYMI, Roy Robertson-Harris helped present Edward at Cather Elementary w/ $1K for his school as part of Symetra Heroes in the Classroom. pic.twitter.com/n8R842BSUg

— Brandon Taylor (@brandonEMG) December 28, 2016

Congrats to CFR athlete @Kalaiigriffin on his most recent signing too @UTEPFB big strong safety going 2 make big impact next year! #CFR

— Collegefballrecruit (@CFRecruit) December 28, 2016

UNC football getting ready for our bowl lift! Thank you UTEP Strength Staff! @TarHeelStrength pic.twitter.com/OjgvRcnkNl

— Lou Hernandez (@Loustrength) December 26, 2016

6-5 small forward Omar Thomas (UTEP '05), just signed by Hoops Club (Lebanon), is now represented by Adam Kessler (D2R Sports Media Group).

— Guido Guida (@GuidoGuida) December 24, 2016