Senior cornerback Nik Needham stepped foot on campus in 2014 coming from Buena Park, California in hopes of making an impact on a historically unsuccessful program.
“Freshmen year was definitely a culture shock. Coming from California it’s very fast-paced, and it’s been a long road here at UTEP but I definitely enjoyed it,” Needham said.
Over a five-year span in which Needham was a Miner, the team had a cumulative record of 22-44. These past two seasons the Miners compiled only one win.
Even with all these lows, Needham’s mind was constantly geared towards being an unselfish team player and making the most out of his senior season.