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[mistabinks]

Originally Posted by Caltep

Heard this AM the Cooper has left/is leaving the team to pursue a pro career...they said he has a girlfriend and baby. I would guess he has to go overseas since he certainly is not NBA. I don't know if he is even NBA pro-dev league.

Wow! Really? That is big news. I had not heard that one yet. Pure speculation here but I think he saw the writing on the wall. Britton(sp?) is coming into his own. I also think that the Miners have two more players than scholarships next year. Something had to give. Not since Jonathon Bomba years ago has a player come in with so much hype and not produced. I am very critical of Cooper as he practiced with the team all of last season.

Also, I believe the NBA has a league called the D League or something similar. I don't think Cooper is ready for that either. He will probably wind up in Italy.

[Caltep]

Italy if he is that lucky. I hope he eventually gets a degree, because if this pro thing doesn't work out, he is screwing himself and his kid. It's not like he is Aikman who can afford to come back to school since he made his bank in the NFL. Judging by what I heard this AM, I think Barbee is disappointed also. It seemed he was giving him opportunity to develop by giving Cooper PT. I don't know...for his size, he could not dominate and in fact seemed dominated. no finishing move around the basket. One head fake and try to muscle it up. Can't play with his back to the hoop. Won't do much with that.

Originally Posted by mistabinks

Wow! Really? That is big news. I had not heard that one yet. Pure speculation here but I think he saw the writing on the wall. Britton(sp?) is coming into his own. I also think that the Miners have two more players than scholarships next year. Something had to give. Not since Jonathon Bomba years ago has a player come in with so much hype and not produced. I am very critical of Cooper as he practiced with the team all of last season.

Also, I believe the NBA has a league called the D League or something similar. I don't think Cooper is ready for that either. He will probably wind up in Italy.

[Caltep]

KDBC was interviewing students on campus about Cooper today.

[6 FOOT 3]

Originally Posted by mistabinks

Okay, this is the big one. The main event of the home schedule. The big bad is coming to town. We host the Memphis Tigers this Saturday afternoon. The game is going to be televised on ESPN.

We can't debate back and forth about how good our team is but they are still our team. A couple of key wins this past week has really helped the cause. El Paso needs to show up for this game.

If you only go to one game this year - make it this one. Memphis is ranked #8 in the nation right now. They might move up a couple of spots on Monday.

Afternoon games are not common here. Spread the word and show up!!!

That's this saturday correct and at what time ??

[mistabinks]

Yes Sir. 2:00 pm this Saturday @ The Don.

I just bought seven tickets!

Go Miners Go.

Also, The Mighty Miners play on the road at Rice (Houston, Tx) tonight!

[mistabinks]

The Miners just defeated Rice on the road.

Next up...

The Memphis Tigers...This Saturday...Tip off at 2:00 pm...Be there!

Be there and be loud!!!

[Caltep]

Can't make the Memphis game....going to both women's games, tonight and Saturday night. They are hanging in there.

[mistabinks]

Tomorrow is the big game.

Be there!

[mistabinks]

This afternoon. The game is today. At 2:00 pm.

Be there. Be loud!

Go Miners!

[smguy101]

I'll be watching on ESPN.
It's an upset in the making. Everytime UTEP has playe dMemphis it was always close.