to win a NCAA Championship in Texas
is that really a big deal?? Are UTEP fans the only ones that bring that up??
is that really a big deal?? Are UTEP fans the only ones that bring that up??
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I know some pretty hardcore cbb fans, and not a single one of them was aware of that fact until I mention it. Same with people I did a bracket with at work. Nobody is aware of that fact...or very few are anyway.to win a NCAA Championship in Texas
is that really a big deal?? Are UTEP fans the only ones that bring that up??
to win a NCAA Championship in Texas
is that really a big deal?? Are UTEP fans the only ones that bring that up??
No. Nobody cares. 55 years ago. Nobody cares who won the Super Bowl, World Series, Stanley Cup, or NBA Finals in 1966 either.
Baylor, A&M, TCU, Houston, and Texas fans don’t care that we won either.
It’s a great accomplishment and nice story. Will never happen here again.
I know some pretty hardcore cbb fans, and not a single one of them was aware of that fact until I mention it. Same with people I did a bracket with at work. Nobody is aware of that fact...or very few are anyway.
Everybody gives me that quizzical look. You can tell they go through the catalogue of memory, squinty eyes and furrowed brow, and then nod with a hmm. I also have to remind people what was Texas Western is now UTEP.
Ten years ago it might’ve. But I can only speak for myself, and I’d say not so much now. The distinction has worn thin. That might be heresy on this board though, so don’t tell anyone I said that.Like would it really matter if Houston or Baylor win??
Will NMSU ever win a NCAA tourney game again??
It's a big deal to El Paso. Why would anybody else bring it up?to win a NCAA Championship in Texas
is that really a big deal?? Are UTEP fans the only ones that bring that up??
I hate Baylor, so I hope they never win it. I don't have anything in particular against Houston (I know you support them), but if another Texas team besides UTEP is going to win it all, I hope it's Texas Tech. I grew a lot of respect for them when they came here to play UTEP in that charity game after the shooting.Ten years ago it might’ve. But I can only speak for myself, and I’d say not so much now. The distinction has worn thin. That might be heresy on this board though, so don’t tell anyone I said that.
I’m all for UH winning it, but I don’t think they quite have the horses.
I hate Baylor, so I hope they never win it. I don't have anything in particular against Houston (I know you support them), but if another Texas team besides UTEP is going to win it all, I hope it's Texas Tech. I grew a lot of respect for them when they came here to play UTEP in that charity game after the shooting.
It's a big deal to El Paso. Why would anybody else bring it up?
If I was a new news reporter who got to walk around the catacombs and touch the relics of the great saints and martyers under Saint Peters Basilica (the Vatican Necropolis) I'd be tweeting and IG'ing away too. Our local sports media are transplants and getting to walk the halls and speak directly to those who had beers with Haskins is a big deal.the only people that bring it up is posters here and maybe the local media. Im just saying maybe we over hype it too much.
If UTEP was more successful, we wouldn't have to hype it up. It is really all we have to hang on to. If you think about it, that is sad.the only people that bring it up is posters here and maybe the local media. Im just saying maybe we over hype it too much.
It’s more than just the only team in Texas piece. It’s about breaking barriers.
The NCAA sometimes highlights UTEP’s achievement in the NCAA Tournament program. A major film was made about it, and many books/articles have been written about it.
I care, and think y’all are undervaluing our history.
You’re a UTEP fan though. The rest of the country does not. History is constantly undervalued. The black athletes at Kentucky and the other SEC schools don’t seem to mind how they would have been treated 50 years ago.
If people cared about history, UTEP should have the best black players wanting to play here. We don’t even get the best Hispanic players here. Facilities, coaches, and everything else matters more than history.
If UTEP was more successful, we wouldn't have to hype it up. It is really all we have to hang on to. If you think about it, that is sad.
We have had so little success since 1992, and the national media banged the point that we were the only team in Texas to win over and over when we made the Sweet 16. So obviously it does still hold water. I would bet that they mention it if Baylor or Houston make the finals.
Again it is sad that this is really our holy grail.
The game still has to be played, but I think Baylor beats Arkansas. UH still has to close it out against Oregon State, but I’m feeling confident about that one. Looks like a Texas team is gonna have another opportunity to win it all. Not saying it’ll happen, for the 2nd time in as many opportunities, looks like a Texas team will get their chance.
I hope Houston wins by less than 8 points.I hope Baylor and Houston stumble.
You got $$$ on this one?I hope Houston wins by less than 8 points.
I don’t think they will.
On all the gamesYou got $$$ on this one?
Well you got one there. That 3 by Calloo with 3 seconds saved your azz.On all the games
Damn I wish Terry would use some zone. We have the guys to do it.Uh oh, UH in trouble. That 1-3-1 zone is killing them.
It's usually the opposite. I got Baylor next -8Well you got one there. That 3 by Calloo with 3 seconds saved your azz.
Agree. UH doesn’t go above 6’8”. They still offensive rebound like no team I’ve seen in a long time.Damn I wish Terry would use some zone. We have the guys to do it.
Watching the NCAA makes me dislike him more!
That’s wrong. Curious what you’re judging that on.I don’t have proof, but I doubt many of these Houston players could pass a freshman English class.
That’s wrong. Curious what you’re judging that on.
yeah, TCU, Baylor, and Tech are jealous of all those T&F championships.