Episode 23: From the 915 to the Super Bowl: UTEP Talk, NFL Drama, Big Predictions from Adrian of ESPN El Paso

In this episode, the B.S. crew keeps it real about the state of UTEP sports, breaking down what’s been happening with both basketball and football and why the growing pains feel bigger than just one bad stretch. They talk through roster shakeups, coaching pressure, and what it actually takes to build consistency in the Sun City, especially when the transfer portal and NIL have completely changed the rules of the game. On the football side, the spotlight lands on new QB recruit EJ Colson and what his arrival could mean for the program’s direction, hope, expectations, and the reality that development isn’t instant. The conversation expands into the bigger picture: fan loyalty in El Paso, accountability at the top, and whether UTEP athletics needs a true reset in approach and identity to match the passion the community brings every week. Then the episode flips to the NFL with the same energy, covering player controversies, the cultural weight of certain comments/terms, and how big personalities shape the league’s storylines beyond the field. The guys trade Super Bowl predictions, share behind-the-scenes perspectives, and tie it all back to home because even when UTEP is struggling, or the national headlines get messy, El Paso still shows up, rides hard, and proves why this city’s sports culture is built differently. #UTEP #PicksUp #ElPasoSports #CollegeFootball #SuperBowl