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UTEP football pays homage to 1988 championship team

UTEP’s 1988 quarterback Pat Hegarty also hosted the football luncheon that was held at the Convention Center July 26.

Nicholas Maes, Staff Reporter

UTEP football hosted ‘80s Night at the Sun Bowl to ring in the first home game of the football season.

‘80s Night was a huge hit for fans and players alike, as UTEP took the win over Incarnate Word. However, some may not know the meaning behind the uniforms worn, when there is more than meets the eye.

In the late 1980s, UTEP football was at its prime.