UTEP, Tulsa share surprise spotlight at top of WAC

<br>(Tulsa, Oklahoma-AP) -- On Saturday night, two college football teams that haven't had winning seasons in years will duel in Tulsa's Skelly Stadium for first place in the Western Athletic Conference.

Friday, October 6th 2000, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

(Tulsa, Oklahoma-AP) -- On Saturday night, two college football teams that haven't had winning seasons in years will duel in Tulsa's Skelly Stadium for first place in the Western Athletic Conference.

Both Texas-El Paso and Tulsa are certain they can win.

Both teams were predicted to finish in the bottom half of the W-A-C. They each bring first-year coaches who predict that they can make their teams consistent winners, starting this season.

The Miners have had only two winning seasons since 19-70 -- 19-87 and 19-88. Tulsa hasn't had a winning season since its Freedom Bowl championship team in 19-91.