UTEP GAME THREAD

[RiseUNT]

Which bowl are we going to?

[greenjoe]

Does anyone know what Murphy (35) was called for ?

Is a bowl bid possible ?

Edited December 12, 2020 by greenjoe

[tmjerm]

Would be nice to get a New Mexico bowl invite to see Darden one last time and maybe see him set the single season ncaa record

[greenb.o.g.]

This game should not have even been that close. That was some of the worst clock management I've ever seen beginning with about 8:00 left in the 4th quarter. 

[GrandGreen]

Got to be the most unimpressive win I have ever seen.

Too horrible teams, and based on this game I think UTEP is better.  Playing with a what fourth string QB and NT still can't stop them.  

Darden was worth the view, but this NT team better get a lot better next year. 

 

 

 

[RiseUNT]

2 minutes ago, GrandGreen said:

Got to be the most unimpressive win I have ever seen.

Too horrible teams, and based on this game I think UTEP is better.  Playing with a what fourth string QB and NT still can't stop them.  

Darden was worth the view, but this NT team better get a lot better next year. 

 

 

 

[p_phelps]

55 minutes ago, BillySee58 said:

Whitlock probably doesn’t crack the rotation next year.

We having transfers or a new dc? He seems to be in the coaches club

[Magic95Fan]

4 minutes ago, tmjerm said:

Would be nice to get a New Mexico bowl invite to see Darden one last time and maybe see him set the single season ncaa record

I think Houston has already accepted one bid for the NM Bowl. Guess we could just make up our game with them there.

[tmjerm]

Our kicking game has been pretty pretty prettyyyy concerning.

[BillySee58]

Aune could at least be a decent backup. You’re capable of running your full offense with him, the question is just how effective will he be. First time since SMU that he really a solid rushing attack and it looked good. Hopefully Ogunmakin is either far improved or we get in a position where we don’t have to rely on him as much with other guys coming in, some younger guys getting better (Detraveon Brown), plus Shorter back.

Defensively, it’s on Littrell to make the right call. Does Bowen deserve a chance to get a full offseason and spring, or do we just need to go a different direction? Is COVID really a legitimate excuse (probably)? Littrell needs to feel the heat to make the right call. 

[Matt from A700]

3 minutes ago, tmjerm said:

Our kicking game has been pretty pretty prettyyyy concerning.

Bring back Trevor Moore. No one notices the kickers.

[BillySee58]

7 minutes ago, p_phelps said:

We having transfers or a new dc? He seems to be in the coaches club

Jordan Rucker was ahead of him before he opted out, Upton Stout was ahead of him when healthy, Gaddie was pushed to safety but is probably back at CB with full health, and we’re getting this guy transferring in 

https://247sports.com/player/logan-wilson-46040840/

But I agree with you. He’s right there with some of the other guys who seem to never get pulled.

[Udomann]

9 minutes ago, Matt from A700 said:

Bring back Trevor Moore. No one notices the kickers.

[p_phelps]

4 minutes ago, BillySee58 said:

Jordan Rucker was ahead of him before he opted out, Upton Stout was ahead of him when healthy, Gaddie was pushed to safety but is probably back at CB with full health, and we’re getting this guy transferring in 

https://247sports.com/player/logan-wilson-46040840/

But I agree with you. He’s right there with some of the other guys who seem to never get pulled.

I like the other guys a lot.. Gaddis and stout in particular.  This season especially should have been about getting guys ready for next year and it seemed like dude was married to his guys. The Murphy twins should have seen the field sooner. Where the hell has Taylor at Lb been (#14). I hated the hiring of the dc from the start... and historically bad defense doesn't add any confidence.  Bowden needs to go or SL should put his job on it next season 

[El Paso Eagle]

50 minutes ago, MattDamon23 said:

What an ugly win. Imagine if UTEP had their starting QB....

Or several players who opted out in the last couple of weeks 

[El Paso Eagle]

37 minutes ago, BillySee58 said:

Aune could at least be a decent backup. You’re capable of running your full offense with him, the question is just how effective will he be. First time since SMU that he really a solid rushing attack and it looked good. Hopefully Ogunmakin is either far improved or we get in a position where we don’t have to rely on him as much with other guys coming in, some younger guys getting better (Detraveon Brown), plus Shorter back.

Defensively, it’s on Littrell to make the right call. Does Bowen deserve a chance to get a full offseason and spring, or do we just need to go a different direction? Is COVID really a legitimate excuse (probably)? Littrell needs to feel the heat to make the right call. 

IMO, Aune could be the current version of Quinn S.
Do I want him to be the starter - NO
Do I feel there is no hope if he has to play - NO

[MeanGreen01]

Hopefully we have someone that can step up next year. I agree Aune could be a great backup player, especially with the experience he had this year. Maybe try Bean at WR or kickoff return and use his speed another way. I just don’t see him as a leader OMHO. 

[NorthTexasSportsNetwork]

So since UTEP was being considered for a bowl, and we beat them, do we get considered?

Also, man I love Darden. I remember his first great game against UTEP on homecoming in 2017. The start of something great. Now let’s break that draft streak! 

[MeanGreenDan]

4 minutes ago, NorthTexasSportsNetwork said:

So since UTEP was being considered for a bowl, and we beat them, do we get considered?

Seth on the post-game show seemed to be talking like there was a good chance. 

[Wag Tag]

Move Bean to Reciever , Austin is a solid backup. Have to get a quality QB transfer or JC. Go to a four man front and give DC another year, that will be a roll of the dice for Seth. If we have another loosing record I think Seth will be gone.

[greenjoe]

Are we still talking about bowl games ?

[UNT Texas Hooligan]

No way UTEP is bowling now

[Green Crazy]

Bean has straight line speed but he can't make people miss.  Not sure he has the tools for WR.  His best spot is probably QB.  Maybe he gets better with another year under his belt.  

 

I'm hoping that another kid from Oklahoma saves us next year.

[Eagle71]

I'm just glad that I have lived long enough to see Steve Ramsey and Mason Fine; and Ronnie Shanklin and Jaelon Darden.

[NorthTexasWeLove]

A win is better than a loss. That's about as positive as I can be here.