Mike Price's final game

UTEP Mike Price coached his final game at the helm of the Miners Nov. 24 against Rice. Price served nine years as head football coach and coached 31 years at Weber State, Washington State and UTEP. In 1997, he was the national coach of the year while at Washington State. He had a record of 48-61 at UTEP and was 177-183 overall. (Photo at top left) Price leads his team down the Sun Bowl and into the stadium in a tradition he began. (Right) Price embrace senior Drew Thomas who, as a senior, was also playing his final game at UTEP. (Bottom photo) Price kissed wife Joyce as the last seconds counted down in his final game.