UTEP Miners

Sept. 3, 2009

UTEP's OSR: UTEP OSR managing editor Carlos Silva writes about everything UTEP in today's report.

Offense & Openers: UTEP's offense has been stellar in the Mike Price era, but big numbers have been scarce in openers. El Paso Times writer Bret Bloomquist covers that topic and more in today's notebook.

Gill Gets Buffalo Going: Turner Gill came into a bleak situation, but he has made Buffalo into a winner as Bret Bloomquist of the El Paso Times writes.

Buffalo's Hawkins Healing Up: Buffalo CB Kendrick Hawkins has had plenty of injuries but he is coming back strong from the latest as Bob Dicesare of the Buffalo News writes.

Buffalo's Maynard Up For Challenge: Buffalo QB Zach Maynard may not be known yet but he is ready to step into the spotlight as Bob Dicesare of the Buffalo news writes.

Thinking Big At Buffalo: Buffalo has a lot more on its mind than just opening up the season at UTEP on Saturday as Bob Dicesare of the Buffalo news writes.

A New Breed: Bulls' QB Zach Maynard has some big shoes to fill as David Sanchirico of The Spectrum writes.

Success By Any Means: Buffalo DE Steven Means has been tabbed as the next great UB pass rusher as David Sanchirico of The Spectrum writes.

Stepping Into The Spotlight: For Miner fans who think UTEP caught a break when Buffalo star RB James Starks went down with an injury David Sanchirico of The Spectrum writes that the Bulls have players ready to step up.

New Defense In Place: Last year UTEP football was getting ready to show off a new defense. This season it is Buffalo who has the new defensive coordinator as David Sanchirico of The Spectrum writes.

Looking For Redemption: The Miners were knocked by Buffalo in the season opener last year and now it is time to avenge that as Christopher S. Silva of The Prospector writes.

Miners Hold Big Bash: Football season is almost here and Salvado Guerrero of the Prospector previews the 2009 Miners.

On The Road: The UTEP soccer team will play at Eastern Washington today and Bill Knight of the El Paso Times writes about the challenges it will face.

Time To Travel: The Miner soccer program will battle Eastern Washington today and Hermann Rojas of The Prospector writes about the opportunity to rebound from the loss to Texas Tech.

Miner Volleyball Heads To Tempe: UTEP's volleyball team had a great start to the season and the Miners will look to keep up their winning ways this weekend as Christopher S. Silva of The Prospector writes.

Senior Spotlight: El Paso product Amy Sanders is a key player on UTEP's volleyball team and Salvador Guerrero of The Prospector writes about the senior striving for a memorable season.