|
|
5/12/2008
Wright Named To 2008 Nagurski Trophy Watch ListThe Football Writers Association of America has announced that University of New Mexico senior cornerback DeAndre Wright has been named to the Watch List for the 2008 Bronko Nagurski Trophy, which is awarded to the best defensive player in college football. A first team all-Mountain West Conference honoree in 2007, Wright has started 26 consecutive games and recorded 19 pass break-ups and seven interceptions since moving from safety to corner in 2006.4/27/2008
Smith Goes To Baltimore In Early Fourth Round of 2008 NFL DraftFormer University of New Mexico wide receiver Marcus Smith was selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the seventh pick of the fourth round (106th overall) today in the 2008 National Football League Draft. Smith is the highest drafted receiver in Lobo history and first UNM receiver selected since Terance Mathis in 1990 (sixth round).4/26/2008
Passing Game Sharp As Cherry Downs Silver 35-7Senior Jermaine McQueen caught six passes for 138 yards, including a 79-yard touchdown, as the Cherry defeated the Silver team 35-7 in the University of New Mexico's spring football game today at Santa Fe High School's Ivan Head Stadium. The game capped New Mexico's 2 ½ week spring practice season.4/26/2008
2008 New Mexico Spring Game BlogThe 2008 Cherry and Silver game is currently underway. Stay tuned for a complete spring game blog. The game is being played at Ivan Head Stadium in Santa Fe, N.M.4/24/2008
2008 Lobo Spring Football: Herbert Felder Brings The HeatThe 2008 season should be a big one for senior linebacker Herbert Felder. After coming off the bench in 27 of his 30 career games, Felder will take over as a full-time starter for the first time next fall. With inexperienced depth in the linebacker group, he and fellow senior linebacker Zach Arnett will be expected shoulder a larger load for the Lobo defense. It's an opportunity the man who calls himself the program's undisputed King of the Grill is hungry to take on. |