I expect UTEP to lose this one but I hope its not that bad. Thats 4 td's. If they can stay within 2 scores I think that would be a decent showing. Of course an upset win would be ideal.
UTEP is a 27 point dog vs Boise St and Boise St prediction
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UTEP’s defense looks decent. The running game looks good. I wonder if UTEP will be able to move the ball especially if Boise takes away Cowing and the passing game. If UTEP commits penalties at the rate they have in the last two games this game isn’t going to be close.
Boise 49
UTEP 7
The penalties have always been an issue with Dimel and they aren’t going away in a week. Boise makes us pay with the penalties.
UTEP 7
The penalties have always been an issue with Dimel and they aren’t going away in a week. Boise makes us pay with the penalties.
UTEP is 5-5 over the last 10 games. Granted 3 of those are FCS and the other 2 are against the two worst FBS programs.
Jury is still out on Avalos. I don’t know if this is the same old Boise St under him.
Has Dimel really played coy on offense the first 2 games?
Probably not.
Boise 42
UTEP 24
Jury is still out on Avalos. I don’t know if this is the same old Boise St under him.
Has Dimel really played coy on offense the first 2 games?
Probably not.
Boise 42
UTEP 24
I have to work and will not get to see this one. Which gives the Miners Good Karma and the win.
UTEP 36
Boise 29
UTEP 36
Boise 29
I am going to say it now because details matter. UTEP appears to be on a path to once again fail to hit the .500 mark under Dimel just because of the pile of penalties. Once again UTEP had two to three good drives killed because of penalties. B-C game should have been an ass kicking but UTEP keeps opponents in a game because they keep their drive going or give it right back. B-C put 10 just because UTEP can't stay disciplined for one drive (not to mention another TD due to fumble).
And the "dropped pass" bug bit UTEP again unlike the NMSU game which we saw quick strike, deep ball tosses that dismantled the Aggie secondary.
UTEP Dimel Football= "Jekyll n' Hyde" football.
If UTEP keeps penalties down and efficient:
UTEP 25
Boise 30
If UTEP has another huge pile of yellow laundry and dropped passes (drive killers): it'll be ugly.
UTEP 10
Boise 47
And the "dropped pass" bug bit UTEP again unlike the NMSU game which we saw quick strike, deep ball tosses that dismantled the Aggie secondary.
UTEP Dimel Football= "Jekyll n' Hyde" football.
If UTEP keeps penalties down and efficient:
UTEP 25
Boise 30
If UTEP has another huge pile of yellow laundry and dropped passes (drive killers): it'll be ugly.
UTEP 10
Boise 47
Its not right to use this thread as the official prediction thread. Would whoever won the last one please start the official one?
It also wasn’t right that we used the NMSU opt for BCU. Honestly who cares anymore.
Dimel says Hankins out for Boise St but should return for the New Mexico game.
Why? What is the injury? If he is 'saving' Hankins then that is total BS. Dimel is probably already planning his excuses.
A-Fool, give it a rest. We heard how much you hate Coach 10,000 times already.
God forbid we want to beat someone other than FCS and winless FBS teams.
Since 1995, the Miners have won 5 non-conference games over teams other than FCS, NMSU, and UNM.
2020 at La-Monroe
2011 vs Colorado St
2008 at Louisiana
2006 at San Diego St
1996 at NIU
It hasn't been reported, but the NMSU game was the second time that Hankins has dislocated his shoulder since camp started. This will be a season long issue/maintenance.
Awatt also sustained a minor injury to the same area of his left arm on Saturday as well. He was able to return after 2 quarters, but expect UTEP to be cautious with him this week as well(thus more Eldridge and Flores again).
Awatt also sustained a minor injury to the same area of his left arm on Saturday as well. He was able to return after 2 quarters, but expect UTEP to be cautious with him this week as well(thus more Eldridge and Flores again).
Well thanks for the info. How about Wadley? It looked like he ran well against the Aggies.
Exactly. For anyone that is questioning anyone’s fandom, beating NMSU, UNM, and FCS teams are the only thing UTEP has been doing for 50 plus years!
I thought Wadley sustained some type of injury as well. Going into Boise with your fourth and fifth running backs is not optimal. Hopefully both Awatt and Wadley are available.
That sucks because Awatt is very capable of being a number 1 guy…especially while Hankins recovers. I applaud the kid for hanging in as a Miner through thick and thin. I’d take 11 Awatt’s on both sides of the ball.
I don't get your response. We all know Hankins suffered a shoulder injury and missed the 2nd half vs nmsu and didn't play at all vs B-C. After the BSU game we have a bye before UNM comes to town. This gives him the time to heal. You don't want him out for the year do you?
I didn't know the extent of Hankins injury, or that Awatt or Wadley had any injuries. UTEPDefense just stated above that it wasn't reported. I haven't seen it reported here. How did you know?
And no I don't want him to miss all season. Dumb question.
Hankins news
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The Hankins info is legit. He had on both a shoulder sling and a no hit jersey during the practices leading up to the NMSU game.
The Awatt news is not inside info. Anybody on that sideline Saturday night could see that they were working on that arm during the quarters that he was out. Then even after returning, he still favored that arm coming off the field. There was some speculation added in regards to UTEP having a quick hook with him for the Boise game.
I do not know the status of Wadley, but he remained both in his uniform and on the sideline for the rest of the game. He also appreared to be walking fine. There were regular guys like Prince and Ortega walking around with-out of their uniforms, but Q stayed in his.
The Awatt news is not inside info. Anybody on that sideline Saturday night could see that they were working on that arm during the quarters that he was out. Then even after returning, he still favored that arm coming off the field. There was some speculation added in regards to UTEP having a quick hook with him for the Boise game.
I do not know the status of Wadley, but he remained both in his uniform and on the sideline for the rest of the game. He also appreared to be walking fine. There were regular guys like Prince and Ortega walking around with-out of their uniforms, but Q stayed in his.
Thanks. I never saw that thread since it was started by NoWins. Took off the ignore list a long time ago, but for some reason it was ignored.Hankins news
It looked like Wadley got dinged up on the failed wildcat play on the goal line. He got up slow, and appeared a bit wobbly. Up to that point, he and Awatt were switching in and out nearly every play. Wadley never made it back into the game after that play. Awatt got hurt on the screen play, for sure.
So the odds are moving down a bit. BSU is now favored by only 26 or 25.5 depending on which service you use.
