What They’re Saying About

“First off, I want to say that when Dana was the at Wyoming, he put together a three-year run that was nearly unprecedented in terms of the number of wins in a very tough conference. He did a fantastic job there and we were sad to see him go. Dana is a great leader of young men, a great role model for young men, and will build a program at UTEP that the fans can be proud of. His teams will play with great tenacity and discipline and the Miners will be represented as they should be, with a tremendous work ethic and a passion to excel.” Tom Burman Director of Athletics University of Wyoming

“We are thrilled for Dana and Julie Dimel. Jim Senter has made a wise choice for next head football coach at UTEP. Coach Dimel cares about his student-athletes and has a long history of developing players to their full potential.” John Currie Former Director of Athletics State University and the University of Tennessee

“We will miss having Dana and Julie with us. They have been a very special family and have contributed a great deal to the success we have had. All of the Kansas State family wish them continued success and good fortune.” Bill Snyder Head Coach

“Dana and I were in on the ground floor with coach Snyder at Kansas State. He and so many of us have been a major part of Kansas State’s success over the years. He has great experience, and has had winning experience for so many years. He has head coaching experience, which is going to benefit him tremendously at UTEP. I believe he’s going to do a great job moving forward with the Miners.” Former Head Coach University of Oklahoma

“In addition to helping rebuild the program, winning a lot of games and perennial bowl appearances, Coach Dimel was an integral part of the K-State football staff who repeatedly identified talent in young people that few others saw. They developed those student-athletes into players who achieved more than most thought they could, and molded them into young men anyone would be proud to have represent their program, the university and the fans.” Chad Weiberg Deputy Athletic Director Oklahoma State University