Didn’t the boosters buy Haskins a fishing boat?...

[MinersWon]

and presented it to him after beating Lamar in the 80’s. I was there and I could swear it was presented after a Lamar game. What a contrast!!

 

[utep2step]

and presented it to him after beating Lamar in the 80’s. I was there and I could swear it was presented after a Lamar game. What a contrast!!

I think you are correct because that's what I remember. Lamar wanted to hire him and Haskins told UTEP to pony more for his contract or he would take the Lamar offer. UTEP had a better deal well within 24 hours. LOL!

 

[Cube Jack]

The days of the El Dorados

 

[STexMiner]

I want to say that was his 500th or 600th win. Or they were appreciative that he didn't leave for Lamar?

 

[MineroFanatico]

and presented it to him after beating Lamar in the 80’s. I was there and I could swear it was presented after a Lamar game. What a contrast!!

Yep

 

[MineroFanatico]

I want to say that was his 500th or 600th win. Or they were appreciative that he didn't leave for Lamar?

I think 500th.

 

[STexMiner]

I think 500th.

Yep.

http://articles.latimes.com/1987-12-18/sports/sp-20008_1_don-haskins

 

[utep-piggy]

If I remember correctly, he threatened to bolt to UT PanAmerican in his attempt to increase his salary

 

[STexMiner]

If I remember correctly, he threatened to bolt to UT PanAmerican in his attempt to increase his salary

It was Lamar.

 

[Cube Jack]

"Hey Coach Haskins, who do you call after winning 600 STRAIGHT? "

"Pizza Hut delivery "

Not sure who scripted that voice over. It was corrected later.