Scotty Walden new UTEP FB Coach
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I like this hire. Young offensive mind who has won everywhere he's been as a non interim head coach, is from the DFW area, and recruited Texas players to AP so has HS connections in state.
He looks like a solid hire, and he has HC experience. I hope this works out well for the Miners.
Walden has some good background history in the State of Texas and being a Hardin Simmons University Cowboy for a couple of years.
Legendary HSU coach Jimmy Keeling and Alan Wartes (creator of Air it Out Passing Academy/ former HSU OC) have built up a very nice coaching tree from former players, it seems every where you look a former HSU player in coaching somewhere in Texas.
Legendary HSU coach Jimmy Keeling and Alan Wartes (creator of Air it Out Passing Academy/ former HSU OC) have built up a very nice coaching tree from former players, it seems every where you look a former HSU player in coaching somewhere in Texas.
He played at Sol Ross so I'm sure he knows hundreds of people from El Paso and surrounding area. Lot's of Texas contacts as well. He'll have lots of support and should have no trouble finding qualified staff.
In his Media Day interview he said his recruiting philosophy is to go after High School athletes from great programs as the foundation of the team. Then fill holes with well vetted players from the portal.
At Austin Peay he brought in 26 High School Players and 20 from the Portal.
At Austin Peay he brought in 26 High School Players and 20 from the Portal.
Welcome to Miner nation Coach Walden! Let’s turn this program around.
what a great Christmas gift for all Miner fans... It's like a Miner Miracle...
✋ can I get a high five ...
✋ can I get a high five ...
Is it possible that Marion gets hired as OC?? Maybe that's why he stayed? Can Utep out pay UNLV?
But does he have P5 experience and can win the time of possession?
They’re ranked 85 out of 122 in top. I can’t believe we hired a coach that wants to score points instead of boring everyone to death.
We’ve all been awaiting your endorsement. Thank heavens you approve
Should hire Mack as OC…so he can take over when this guy leaves.
If we can pay him more than he's getting Texas Tech I'm for it. Do you think Walden keeps any of the staff?
Love the drive by from UTEP football on Dimel!
Give that social media rep a pay raise!
My utep education finds this offensive.
I like the hire. I called it earlier and said it was gonna be someone we weren’t expecting. Is that because he flew under the radar, or was it because of the finances and situation at UTEP? Only time will tell.
But I am glad they brought in a young coach who can probably relate to the players a little more. Now let’s see who stays.
But I am glad they brought in a young coach who can probably relate to the players a little more. Now let’s see who stays.
It was a stroke of genius for Senter to throw Eric Price's name around to scare the shit out of us old timers. Now we're just thrilled there won't be a Price back at the helm. Genius I tells ya, shear genius.
Yea. Same as the Sadler name during the basketball search.
It’s a big opportunity for Coach Walden. Wish him all the best.
For some reason as soon as I read this the Vince McMahon theme song began playing in my head
Doesn't matter. No matter his base, his contract probably pays huge bonuses and guarantees automatic extensions with pay bumps depending on success. And he would not have accepted if he didn't like the terms.
Ha! You’re right he did that with Doc too before Golding hire! lol forgot about that…
What I can’t wait to see is this guy and Golding together in the same room with all that energy they bring haha
I hope all that energy gets transferred to the players on the court and field…
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