Cyrus Smith: Many will look at Sean Kugler consistently finishing near the bottom of C-USA on National Signing Day as to why he failed but I don’t think that’s the main reason why. There’s talent on this roster and throughout the Kugler era UTEP found more than a few diamonds in the rough on the recruiting trail such as Aaron Jones and Will Hernandez.
The main reason he didn’t work out was his offensive philosophy. He remained committed to a style of play that wasn’t viable for recruiting Texas athletes. Hiring Brent Pease as offensive coordinator to remedy the issue was sketchy given that Pease hadn’t been a part of a good offense since 2010.