As the Miners prepare for a homecoming matchup with Colorado State this weekend, Miner Illustrated is also working hard to bring the most up to date recruiting information.

In football recruiting news…

Offensive Lineman Abe Abdelkarim, (6-feet 6 inches, 310 pounds) recently received an offer from UTEP. Quick feet and agility for a lineman his size, does well with both pass and run blocking and shows good strength.  Plays upright and needs work on his technique, but with the right coaching he will be a highly productive player at the division one level.  Abdelkarim has two offers from Nevada and UTEP with major interest from Rice, Memphis, Missouri, Utah and others.

Video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJpUTJgBVfU

On the basketball front…

We are still working on more basketball information, but wanted to share a fun video found by Angel Luna from Ballislife.com on UTEP PF/C prospect Chris Washburn (6-9, 235) who also happens to be the brother of current Miner Julian Washburn. (hint: notice Washburn’s t-shirt)

Video: http://blip.tv/metroplexhoops/6-9-chris-washburn-posterized-a-defender-nasty-5485107

UTEP verbal commitments performance – Week 8

Name/Pos: Garrett Simpson QB
Ht/Wt: 6 feet 5 inches 230 lbs
Hometown/School: The Colony, TX (The Colony)
Results: The Colony lost to Denton Ryan 42-20
Notes: Simpson threw for 246 yards, 3 TDs and 3 ints in the loss.
Next Game: 10/21 vs. Wichita Falls

Name/Pos: JaQuan White WR
Ht/Wt: 5 feet 10 inches 160 lbs
Hometown/School: Lancaster, TX (Lancaster HS)
Results: Lancaster defeated Mesquite Poteet 20-19
Notes: White caught 1 pass on the night, an 11-yard TD reception on a slow night offensively.
Next game: 10/21 @ Waxahachie

Name/Pos: Autrey Golden RB
Ht/Wt: 5 feet 10 inches 190 lbs
Hometown/School: Willis, TX (Willis HS)
Results: Willis defeated Kaney Creek 49-6
Notes: Golden ran for 150 yards on only 8 carries with rushing 3TDs in the blowout win.   
Next Game: 10/21 @ Porter

Name/Pos: Daniel Shaul DL
Ht/Wt: 6 feet 2 inches 265 lbs
Hometown/School: Spring, Texas (Klein Oak HS)
Results: Klein Oak lost to Westfield 45-42
Notes: Shaul had 5 tackles (2 solo) in the loss.
Next Game: 10/20 vs. Tomball

Name/Pos: Glen Antoine DL
Ht/Wt: 6 feet 1 inches 280 lbs
Hometown/School: Round Rock, Texas (Round Rock HS)
Results: Idle
Notes: N/A
Next Game: 10/21 @ Stony Point

Name/Pos: Silas Firstley DL
Ht/Wt: 6 foot 225 lbs
Hometown/School: Mesquite, Texas (Mesquite Poteet HS)
Results: Poteet lost to Lancaster 20-19
Notes: N/A
Next Game: 10/21 vs. Ennis

Name/Pos: Copper Foster LB
Ht/Wt: 6 feet 1 inch 190 lbs
Hometown/School: Cedar Park, Texas (Vista Ridge HS)
Results: Vista Ridge lost to Lake Travis 51-20
Notes: Foster records 6 tackles (5 solo) and an interception in the loss.
Next Game: 10/21 vs. Vandegrift

Name/Pos: Blair Brown LB
Ht/Wt: 6 foot 210 lbs
Hometown/School: Moreno Valley, CA (Rancho Verde HS)
Results: Rancho Verde defeated La Sierra 49-21
Notes: N/A
Next Game: 10/21 vs. Vista del Lago

Name/Pos: Devontae Richardson DL
Ht/Wt: 6 feet 2 inches 290 lbs
Hometown/School: Arlington, TX (Arlington Juan Seguin HS)
Results: Arlington Seguin lost to Granbury 34-27
Notes: N/A
Next Game: 10/21 vs. Burleson

Name/Pos: MeKale McKay WR
Ht/Wt: 6 feet 6 inches 195 lbs
Hometown/School: Louisville, KY (Moore HS)
Results: Moore lost to Doss 35-0
Notes: N/A
Next game: 10/21 @ Waggener