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Here’s something I honestly don’t get that I know it’s not directly related, but for example Soccer World Cup Group Stage Games and even knock out stage games, the requirement set by FIFA is for stadiums is to have a minimum 40K seat capacity. Why the Sunbowl with its 45k seat capacity wouldn’t qualify for a playoff game ? Consider that the WC makes far far far far more money that even the Super Bowl and NFL combined. Just curiosity

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The US has the biggest stadiums in the world. European countries don’t have close to the amount that we do. They have to lower their standards to spread out the games.

picks up said:

As a matter of fact, this isn't good enough for the MWC. I'm pretty sure New Mexico had like 12k last night against Nevada. We need to keep winning a rebuilding the fan base with young fans so we can get where we need to be again.

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UNLV had 5,182 for SJSU tonight (18,000 seat arena)
Air Force had 2,482 for Wyoming tonight

Looks like UTEP fits right in

axingfools1 said:

UTEP went to electronic tickets a few years ago. It was kind of annoying at first (like most changes), but way better in my opinion.

I agree that it may deter some new or bandwagon fans who are trying to walk up and are unaware, but that's UTEP's fault for not winning. It will all be fine if they just win.

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The ticket line at the will call window was ridiculous tonight. Go on-line people..

UTEPMiners8106 said:

The only way El Paso hosts anything of significance would be if they built a state of the art stadium and El Paso became a tourist destination. Neither of which are happening.

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Here’s something I honestly don’t get that I know it’s not directly related, but for example Soccer World Cup Group Stage Games and even knock out stage games, the requirement set by FIFA is for stadiums is to have a minimum 40K seat capacity. Why the Sunbowl with its 45k seat capacity wouldn’t qualify for a playoff game ? Consider that the WC makes far far far far more money that even the Super Bowl and NFL combined. Just curiosity

Another good win. I really like the team chemistry that's been on display. Good to see Bynum find his shot again tonight. Our bigs, as a unit, seem to be improving which I love. Kalu is the kind of story that we may not get again. He has been frustrating to watch for 3 years but this year has blossomed into a decent big man. He's the only player that has been with us for 4 years since... I don't even remember when. What a game from Terrell. He's a leader and becoming a good PG for us. These guards are fun to watch.

Now about the crowd. I still think the crowd could have been better. Yes, I know "5700 is good for a mid-major blah blah blah" but I still think we are better than this. As a matter of fact, this isn't good enough for the MWC. I'm pretty sure New Mexico had like 12k last night against Nevada. We need to keep winning a rebuilding the fan base with young fans so we can get where we need to be again.

KaneFan29 said:

Right. Even average and mediocre teams win most of their home games. Good teams win on the road.

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Yup. One game at a time.

develman said:

What was attendance tonight?

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5,774

KaneFan29 said:

Right. Even average and mediocre teams win most of their home games. Good teams win on the road.

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Ok Mr. Negativity.

STexMiner said:

Good week, but we did what we should do - hold serve at home. We gotta do it again next week.

The the rubber hits the road, literally and figuratively. 5 of the next 7 on the road. Get through that relatively unscathed, then we can start thinking big.

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Right. Even average and mediocre teams win most of their home games. Good teams win on the road.

KaneFan29 said:

I’m not sure, but if you want to know any upcoming games for any team it’s at everyone’s finger tips.

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You don't understand marketing. It's ok. I didn't expect you to understand.

KaneFan29 said:

Right. Two home wins vs two 0-2 teams don’t impress me much.

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You'll never be impressed. If UTEP makes the NCAA Tournament and loses by 20 you will just complain. If they win, you will be silent.

Therefore, you will never "lose".

Good week, but we did what we should do - hold serve at home. We gotta do it again next week.

Then the rubber hits the road, literally and figuratively. 5 of the next 7 on the road. Get through that relatively unscathed, then we can start thinking big.

DBminer said:

What do you think this country is made up of ?

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I’m not sure, but if you want to know any upcoming games for any team it’s at everyone’s finger tips.

kickballpro said:

Should UTEP start the conversation of a contract extension for Coach Golding? Or is it too soon?

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Seeing how our modus operandi recently has been play well, draw a big crowd, crap the bed, may 4-5K isn't the worst thing in the world.

MinerManiac said:

WAY too soon. We're only two games into conference play, no one knows how we'll do yet.

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Right. Two home wins vs two 0-2 teams don’t impress me much.

Roy_Bigwood_05 said:

Good weekend of Miner ball.

10k next Saturday vs Aggie?

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I think we will get 7-8k.

develman said:

I'm guessing Bobby Braswell is a local, or does he commute just for Miner games?

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He lives in El Paso.

KaneFan29 said:

I know there are a lot of dumb people in El Paso, but there’s this thing called the internet and you can find out when ANY team is playing next. That’s a really poor excuse to not know when the next game is or being unable to look it up in 10 seconds.

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What do you think this country is made up of ?

develman said:

What was attendance tonight?

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5,775

Feel like Golding chewed the clock way too early. We were on a run when Golding made the call with like 9 mins to go I believe. Gotta call em off lil later or we could end up blowing a game. Good job from the guys to close it out

Kept Wilkerson in check until late. Sakho was quiet in 2nd half with only one jam down under, but no threat. Bynum had 2 big 3's that were needed as Barnes as well. Free throws were made when needed.

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Roy_Bigwood_05 said:

does delicious burritos even exist in EP anymore?

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They exist but aren’t sold at the games anymore if that’s what you’re asking, or at least I haven’t seen em

Good win for us tonight. That was a not better of a second half than expected.
Now I have to hate UTEP next weekend.