Scotty Walden, head coach of UTEP, is excited for the upcoming season as they enter a new conference with a step up in competition. The team has made strides in terms of financial backing with donors stepping up in a big way, including a one million dollar donation from a UTEP football alum.
Financial Backing and Recruiting
Walden has also contributed some of his own salary, donating 10% of his pay for the second straight year. For the Miners to be successful, recruiting is paramount, and with the financial influx, they can now be more competitive in the transfer market.
Walden wants to foster change and believes that the 2026 team has the potential to be one of the best in the Mountain West.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
