If there has been one bright spot lately for the Miners on their current 0-7 season, it has been the defensive improvement.
Coming into the season, many expected senior linebacker Alvin Jones to lead the charge, which he certainly has. Jones, brother of UTEP’s all-time leading rusher Aaron Jones, leads the team with 25 solo tackles, with five tackles for losses, two sacks and a forced fumble.
Meanwhile, junior defensive back and Nik Needham has been a star for the defense as well, being a big part of the Miners’ strong defensive showing against WKU on Oct.