I’ll say 5-7….maybe 6-6 if CSW can hand over the offensive play calling.
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They went 3-5 in CUSA, which is good by UTEP standards. They play a FCS school and you hope they beat them. Improve by a game in CUSA by going 4-4 and win the FCS game, that gives you 5 wins. Should be the minimum expectation.
We could have easily been bowl team this year. Before you start yelling at me, I'm looking at Southern Utah, LaTech, and MTSU we could have won to get to 6 wins.
On the other hand, we could have just as easily been 0-12. So I guess 3-9 is about right.
Next year, I don't think 6-6 or 7-5 is too much of an ask. If it's another 3-9 season, I'll hop on the Fire Scotty bandwagon.
On the other hand, we could have just as easily been 0-12. So I guess 3-9 is about right.
Next year, I don't think 6-6 or 7-5 is too much of an ask. If it's another 3-9 season, I'll hop on the Fire Scotty bandwagon.
At least 6-6 if CUSA is as weak as it was this year. No excuses.
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We are not getting anywhere without a better qb in my opinion…
Utep had the number 1 recruiting class in the conference last year
How many of those kids saw significant playing time this year?
Utep had the number 1 recruiting class in the conference last year
How many of those kids saw significant playing time this year?
Number one recruiting class in Conference USA. 🤔
Is that really supposed to mean anything? 🤡
What conference do we currently play in? I think we all know we aren't going to have the #1 recruiting class in the country.
If we sign all players currently committed we would also have the #2 recruiting class in remaining MWC teams.
Give credit where it's due. What CSW can do with them is an open question, but it has to be better than the last 10 years of bottom of CUSA recruiting.
I think the most important thing is fortifying the offensive line and getting the running game going. Waldens offense relies heavily on consistently running the ball well. It never got going this season outside of maybe two games. A dual threat QB obviously plays a role, but Jevon Jackson was a 1300 yard back last season and Kam Thomas was way more involved in the running game. I think the issue is the offensive line play was piss poor, which had a trickle down effect throughout the offense.
This isn't saying Locklear is great, but going out and getting a good experienced dual threat QB will be difficult. Does UTEP have the resources to compete in what is basically college free agency? I don't think so. Maybe there is a JUCO or FCS QB out there that fits, but I have my doubts.
I'd like to see utep bring in some transfer portal and JUCO OL. Walden has brought in some OL that have great size, but experience will be an issue. OL, like QBs, are covered, but the run game is what will make or break this Walden offense.
@ Utah State L
vs UT Martin W
@ Texas L
vs UL Monroe W
vs Liberty L
@ SHSU L
vs WKU W
@FIU W
vs La Tech W
@ MTSU L
@ Kennesaw W
vs NMSU W
I think 6-7 wins is possible. That would mean going 4-4 or 5-3 in Conference. A lot of good points in this thread. I’m cautiously optimistic we will get to a bowl.
vs UT Martin W
@ Texas L
vs UL Monroe W
vs Liberty L
@ SHSU L
vs WKU W
@FIU W
vs La Tech W
@ MTSU L
@ Kennesaw W
vs NMSU W
I think 6-7 wins is possible. That would mean going 4-4 or 5-3 in Conference. A lot of good points in this thread. I’m cautiously optimistic we will get to a bowl.
It’s not for sure UTEP will play those teams. Very likely NMSU, LaTech, and SHSU are there, but toss up on the rest. Missouri St and Delaware enter CUSA. Due to location, it’s likely Missouri St plays UTEP. Also possible Delaware does too.
I think 6-7 wins and an ok bowl will not be out of the question
It will certainly not be an “ok bowl”. Miners will be playing in the NM Bowl if they’re 6-6 or 7-5.
This is UTEP football. There's no such thing as a not OK bowl. Any bowl is an OK bowl.
He said ok bowl and not any bowl. If NMSU or UTEP are bowl eligible, they’ll be in the NM Bowl.
It is way too early...🤨🤨🤨
You can make prediction until after transfer portal. Capeesh??? Why do I always have to bring up and enforce the rules???😠😠
Forgot about the additions.
Hopefully CUSA keeps NMSU the last game of the season, Thanksgiving weekend.
Even with #1 recruiting classes in CUSA, it will likely still take 2-3 seasons to take effect. I dont think we are recruiting a bunch of freshman starters. Problem is players can just up and leave now. It's gonna be hard. A better QB won't hurt either.
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6-6 or 7-5 and the NM Bowl in year 2 would be good and give us hope for more for the incoming seasons
Other than Duhon, and perhaps Odom and Kam Thomas, I don't think there would be a mass exodus of the returning players that contributed this year. Guys will leave for other opportunities/playing time, but I don't think many would see a big NIL market. Last year, I think it was just Hubbard and Akharaiyi who moved up.
Sure, but it’s not exciting. Their last 3 bowls have all been there. It’s fine, better than staying at home, but not one player or fan has attending the NM Bowl on their wish list.
Tyrin Smith went to Cincinnati. Another went to Oklahoma State. Multiple players went to Texas State. Full list:
Kyran Duhon only had two other FBS offers and was originally committed to UTRGV. What a get he was.
I have attending any bowl on my wish list at this point to include the NM Bowl. We aren't the type of school that has the privilege of denying a bowl invite. Should we ever be a school that goes to bowl games regularly, then that's different.
I attended the EV1.Net bowl in 2004, go to Albuquerque about once a year, and the opponent will be a MWC team who may be a conference opponent for years to come. I don’t share the same enthusiasm as you might.
I was there as well. As were, I'm sure, many other 'diggers. I thought it was a good game and we were competitive even though we lost.
The classy thing for everyone involved would be to wait until after the bowl to make the announcement. I feel bad for the SHSU players.
I attended the bowl game in Mobile, AL where we got our butts handed to us…it will be a good day to go to ANY bowl game and win it.
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UTEP coaches need to keep a lookout for some of those players that hit the portal.
Only thing I’d add is that Utah State/ULM/Texas is much easier than Colorado St/Nebraska/Tennessee. I think it is fair to expect at least another win in the non conference.
Just seems odd for a guy from Texas to go to a place he has no experience recruiting to. He could easily wait and find a job in Texas. Temple is a tough job.
But yes, money does talk. Hopefully SHSU botches the new hire.
He was born in PA. Played/coached at Delaware previously
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