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Donald Buckram | Running Back

Team: UTEP Miners
Age / DOB:  (25) / 2/9/1988
Ht / Wt:  5'10" / 190

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UTEP coach Mike Price says that running back Donald Buckram (leg) will be the "most healthy he's been all year" when he lines up against BYU in the New Mexico Bowl.
A nice outing will give Buckram a nice bit of momentum heading into the NFL Scouting Combine. Fri, Dec 17, 2010 08:45:00 AM
Source: The El Paso Times

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Donald Buckram - RB - Miners

UTEP running back Donald Buckram's knee is doing better and better and the health of the Miners' offensive line is also improving.

With quarterback Trevor Vittatoe dealing with an ankle injury, this could be the game they lean on Buckram.
Source: El Paso Times
Sat, Oct 23, 2010 09:00:00 PM
Donald Buckram - RB - Miners

Brett Bloomquist at the El Paso Times writes UTEP running back Donald Buckram "looks better than he has since his (knee) injury and is having a full week of practice."

Is it finally time for Buckram to make some noise? This looks like a pretty good week for Buckram to crack the 100-yard barrier and notch his first score of the season.
Source: El Paso Times
Thu, Oct 14, 2010 10:45:00 PM
Donald Buckram - RB - Miners

It seems like the world has been waiting for Donald Buckram to see some significant carries and, while he did play against Rice, Buckram only carried the ball nine times for 47 yards and no scores.

Until Buckram is fully healthy and the team is ready to give him a full workload, you may want to stay away from starting him.
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Sun, Oct 10, 2010 12:00:00 PM
Donald Buckram - RB - Miners

UTEP coach Mike Price says he will not divulge injury information this week, but running back Donald Buckram practiced with the team on Tuesday.  While he wore a red non-contact jersey and the team wasn't in full pads, Brett Bloomquist of the the El Paso writes that Buckram "seemed at full speed".

Signs are pointing to Buckram playing this week against Rice. Weigh your options carefully, starting him will be a gamble, but could pay dividends as well.
Source: El Paso Times
Thu, Oct 7, 2010 01:00:00 PM
Donald Buckram - RB - Miners

UTEP coach Mike Price believes running back Donald Buckram will be able to play this week against Rice. "I think Buckram will be ready to go," Price said at his weekly luncheon. "We'll just have to wait and see how the week goes."  

As coach Price says, we'll have to wait to see if how practice goes this week. That is a good indicator on whether he'll play or not.
Source: KVIA.com
Tue, Oct 5, 2010 12:15:00 PM
Donald Buckram - RB - Miners

Donald Buckram was considered a game-time decision for the game against New Mexico and the decision was a no-go for the talented back.

There is no telling when Buckram will see the field.
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Sun, Oct 3, 2010 06:45:00 AM
Donald Buckram - RB - Miners

UTEP practice was closed on Wednesday, but it does not appear that running back Donald Buckram participated in drills. Buckram says he will play but coach Mike Price says he is unsure and is once again a "game-time decision".

The more practice time Buckram misses, the less and less he's looking like a good start this week.  Buckram is a high risk/high reward play.
Source: El Paso Times
Thu, Sep 30, 2010 05:30:00 PM
Donald Buckram - RB - Miners

UTEP running back Donald Buckram sat out practice on Tuesday. Buckram says his knee was a little sore after last Saturday's game, but should be ready to go this week against New Mexico.

Buckram has a tasty matchup this week against a rushing defense that ranks 112th in the country.  The question is will his knee allow him to get into the 20 carry range?
Source: KTSM.com
Wed, Sep 29, 2010 02:45:00 PM
Donald Buckram - RB - Miners

So we finally got to see Donald Buckram back on the field and all he was able to muster was 59 yards rushing on 13 carries while adding three catches for 15 yards.

If Buckram was going to have a big performance, Memphis seemed like the perfect chance.  Give him some time though to see if he can return to form.
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Sun, Sep 26, 2010 04:45:00 PM
Donald Buckram - RB - Miners

UTEP running back Donald Buckram did not experience any swelling in his knee after a vigorous practice session on Tuesday and jettisoned the non-contact jersey for Wednesday's practice.

While no one has come out and officially said it, this is a good sign that he will play Saturday against Memphis.
Source: El Paso Times
Thu, Sep 23, 2010 07:45:00 PM
Donald Buckram - RB - Miners

UTEP running back Donald Buckram practiced on Tuesday, but wore a red non-contact jersey.  Buckram was a full participant in team drills (less the contact) for the first time since bruising his knee. "I'm ready," he said after practice. "It was a relief, no limping. It felt good. It felt good to be back."

There are no sure things, but Buckram looks like he will play this week against Memphis.
Source: El Paso Times
Wed, Sep 22, 2010 04:00:00 PM
Donald Buckram - RB - Miners

All signs point toward UTEP running back Donald Buckram being ready to play this week against Memphis.

Coach Mike Price proclaimed that Buckram "looked fantastic" and "could have played" last Saturday. This bodes well for Buckram this week; he should be ready to go.
Source: Star-Telegram
Tue, Sep 21, 2010 07:15:00 PM
Donald Buckram - RB - Miners

UTEP running back Donald Buckram says he has an 80-percent chance of playing Saturday against New Mexico State.  Unfortunately coach Mike Price closed practice Wednesday, so it is unknown if Buckram has been able to practice the last two days as expected.

Seems to be a little bit of smoke and mirrors going on, making Buckram a risky start.
Source: El Paso Times
Thu, Sep 16, 2010 11:15:00 PM
Donald Buckram - RB - Miners

The swelling in UTEP running back Donald Buckram's knee is down and he will begin cutting in practice today.

If all continues to go well, we could see Buckram on the field this Saturday against New Mexico State.
Source: MinerRush.com
Wed, Sep 15, 2010 03:30:00 PM