After big wins by the UTEP football and basketball teams over the weekend, Miner Illustrated has some more good news as Angel Luna brings some exciting recruiting updates to share with the Miner Maniacs out there.
Getting started with some basketball news …
The big news to come out yesterday was the formal announcement that SF Twymond Howard (6-6, 180 pounds) from Pearl, Mississippi (Pearl HS) signed his letter of intent yesterday during the 2012 early signing period and sent his LOI in to the UTEP offices. Rumor has it he actually signed the letter and sent it in to Tim Floyd last week, but wanted to have a celebration of sorts back home with his family and friends. Whatever the case was, there is no question Howard is a huge get for UTEP as he is a top 100, four-star (Scout) recruit and is one of the highest rated basketball players to ever sign with the Miners.
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In football recruiting news …
JUCO DT Ty McKinney 6’3 310 pounds from Athens, TX (Trinity C.C.) received an offer from UTEP. McKinney has offers from Kansas, Arkansas State and Houston among others. Played his high school football in Fort Worth, TX (Trimble Tech HS). In 10 games played this season at Trinity, McKinney has 29 tackles (18 solo), four sacks, two tackles for loss and a fumble recovery.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP2mk28XRCI
CB B.J. Hendrix 5’10 188 pounds from Rochestrer, MN (Rochester C.C.) is getting some interest from UTEP. Hendrix is being recruited by Tennessee State, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Prairie View A&M, Ball State, Illinois State, Rice, and Southern Illinois.
He is a speedy defensive back with great ball skills. He needs to continue working on his footwork but shows a nice burst and quickness out of his pedal and closes the cushion fast. He was recruited by Arizona, Ball State, Oregon, Stanford and Indiana out of high school before deciding to go JUCO. He should be ready to join a team by December. He played RB/Safety and special teams while at O’Fallon Township High School in O’Fallon IL.
2011 Season Stats:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNIbO83jc6c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvEOGIgfBIo&feature=related
Finally, WR Brian Allen 6’3 185 pounds from La Marque, TX (La Marque HS) was among a few recruits visiting UTEP on 10/21/2011. (DT Daniel Shaul was also visiting on 10/21/2011).
UTEP verbal commitments performance: Week 12
Name/Pos: Garrett Simpson QB
Ht/Wt: 6 feet 5 inches 230 lbs
Hometown/School: The Colony, TX (The Colony)
Results: The Colony defeated Denton 35-14
Notes: Simpson completed 16 of 27 passes throwing for 275 yards and 4 passing TDs, also added 108 yards on the ground in the win.
Next Game: End of Season
Name/Pos: JaQuan White WR
Ht/Wt: 5 feet 10 inches 160 lbs
Hometown/School: Lancaster, TX (Lancaster HS)
Results: Lancaster defeated Hutto 33-27
Notes: White had two receptions for 29 yards and added two carries for 25 yards on the ground.
Next game: 11/18 vs. Kilgore (4A Playoffs)
Name/Pos: Autrey Golden RB
Ht/Wt: 5 feet 10 inches 190 lbs
Hometown/School: Willis, TX (Willis HS)
Results: Willis lost to Stratford 20-14
Notes: Golden rushed for 26 yards in the loss.
Next Game: End of Season
Name/Pos: Daniel Shaul DL
Ht/Wt: 6 feet 2 inches 265 lbs
Hometown/School: Spring, Texas (Klein Oak HS)
Results: Klein Oak defeated Kingwood 48-29
Notes: N/A
Next Game: 11/19 vs. Westlake (5A Playoffs)
Name/Pos: Glen Antoine DL
Ht/Wt: 6 feet 1 inches 280 lbs
Hometown/School: Round Rock, Texas (Round Rock HS)
Results: Round Rock lost to Westlake 42-6
Notes: N/A
Next Game: End of season
Name/Pos: Silas Firstley DL
Ht/Wt: 6 foot 225 lbs
Hometown/School: Mesquite, Texas (Mesquite Poteet HS)
Results: Poteet defeat Waxahachie 46-41
Notes: N/A
Next Game: End of season
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 49-42 to Rouse
Notes: N/A
Next Game: End of Season
Name/Pos: Blair Brown LB
Ht/Wt: 6 foot 210 lbs
Hometown/School: Moreno Valley, CA (Rancho Verde HS)
Results: Rancho Verde defeated Arlington 28-0
Notes: Defense with back to back shutouts as the playoffs loom.
Next Game: 11/18 vs. Don Lugo (CA State Playoffs)
Name/Pos: Devontae Richardson DL
Ht/Wt: 6 feet 2 inches 290 lbs
Hometown/School: Arlington, TX (Arlington Juan Seguin HS)
Results: Arlington Seguin defeated Cleburne 33-26
Notes: N/A
Next Game: End of Season
Name/Pos: MeKale McKay WR
Ht/Wt: 6 feet 6 inches 195 lbs
Hometown/School: Louisville, KY (Moore HS)
Results: Moore lost to Collins 49-0
Notes: N/A
Next game: End of Season
Name/Pos: Leon Hayes RB
Ht/Wt: 6 feet 6 inches 195 lbs
Hometown/School: Las Vegas, NV (Desert Pines HS)
Results: Desert Pines lost to Foothill 34-12
Notes: Hayes rushed for 56 yards on 14 carries in the loss.
Next game: End of Season
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What ever happened to Darius Nelson. Is he on the team? The utepathletics.com site has him on the roster.
Nice job by CTF on getting Howard!! 1st of many to come.
Darius left the team for playing time issues.. but its ok, I just got word Chris Washburn Jr will potentially be signing his LOI to play for UTEP today
did anthony january sign with utep?
is juco db bj hendrix still being recruited