 UTEP finished the season with a 52-24 blowout loss to TCU as Horned Frogs running back LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for an NCAA-record 406 yards and six touchdowns against the Miner defense.After the completion of the 1999 season, Charlie Bailey announced his resignation as UTEP head coach, citing exhaustion and a desire to spend more time with his family.Athletics director Bob Stull decided to promote Gary Nord from offensive coordinator to head coach after Bailey's resignation.