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    STEVENS: Lower a Flag in Long's Honor And Raise Expectations For a Program  Nov 19, 2008
    Said Paul Krebs, UNM Vice President in charge of athletics: "He is New Mexico football. He personifies what the Lobo football program is all about." ... You also believe it because you believe that the University of New Mexico football is much bigger than one man and that Krebs will find his Lobos another good man, another good coach. (Golobos.com)

    Long Pulls The Plug  Nov 18, 2008
    The success of the New Mexico football program has been unparalleled during Long's reign. As the longest standing head coach in Lobo football history, Long rewrote the head coaching ledger at UNM over the past 11 years. (New Mexico Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Long unexpectedly resigns as New Mexico coach  Nov 18, 2008
    After 11 seasons, Rocky Long, the winningest coach in University of New Mexico football, has decided to step down, effective immediately. Others blog. (ESPN -- College Football News)

    Long steps down after 11 years at New Mexico  Nov 18, 2008
    " Long's resignation is effective immediately. Athletic director Paul Krebs said the school has hired a national search firm to help find a new coach. The 58-year-old Long compiled a 65-69 record and guided the Lobos to five bowl appearances in seven seasons since 2002. Last year, his team broke the school's 46-year skid without a bowl victory, beating Nevada 23-0 in the New Mexico Bowl. Krebs said Long's decision was unexpected. "It's a sad day for New Mexico football that Coach Long will no... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)

    Rocky Long Steps Down As Lobos' Head Coach  Nov 18, 2008
    the winningest head coach in the history of University of New Mexico football, has decided to step down from the position he has held for the past 11 seasons effective immediately. Long, 58, compiled a 65-69 record as the head coach of his alma mater, but guided the Lobos to five bowl appearances in seven seasons since 2002. (Golobos.com)

    STEVENS: Long's Lobos go to Colorado State with winning on their mind  Nov 15, 2008
    Of course, there are at least two reasons that mindset wouldn't work for Long and the University of New Mexico football team. 1. (Golobos.com)

    STEVENS: Zach Arnett is the prototype of how heart and want-to make up for size  Nov 13, 2008
    Lobo coach probably was lucky he wasn't charged with reckless endangerment of a minor when Arnett came to the University of New Mexico football field out of Albuquerque's La Cueva High. "When I first saw Zach, I was wondering where he was going to play," said Lobo senior safety. (Golobos.com)

    Nationally Televised Friday Nite Pep Rally Coming To University Stadium  Oct 3, 2008
    LeeRoy Lucero of The Red Menace In 2001, Lee Roy Lucero helped found The Red Menace - a grassroots group of diehard Lobo fans who occupy the north end zone section of University Stadium and are dedicated to building and maintaining New Mexico football tradition. The college football version of the legendary Cleveland Browns "Dawg Pound" and the Oakland Raiders "Black Hole" sections, Red Menace fans come to the games with painted faces, red wigs, signs and loud voices ready to do whatever they... (Golobos.com)

    Get Ready For the Lobo Football Game At The Cricket Tailgate Show!  Sep 19, 2008
    For all New Mexico football road games, the Cricket Tailgate Show on 770AM-KKOB will be live at a Cricket Wireless location. This Saturday, the show will be live from the Cricket Wireless store on 6209 Menaul Blvd. KKOB's Scott Stiegler and GoLobos. (Golobos.com)

    Lobo Talk Tonight Live at Kelly's  Sep 12, 2008
    Thursday's show, hosted by Scott Galetti, will feature University of New Mexico football coach , senior linebacker and sophomroe receiver. Lobo talk runs from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday, except for the week of the Air Force game, during football season. (Golobos.com)

    Rocky Long concerned about Lobos  Sep 12, 2008
    Date: Sep 11, 2008 New Mexico football head coach Rocky Long recently met with boosters and the media at a luncheon and had plenty to say about his squad. to read the rest of this story. (CatTracks.net)

    New Mexico football draws NCAA penalties  Aug 22, 2008
    By Brent Schrotenboer UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER. A day after New Mexico announced a pay raise and contract extension for head coach Rocky Long, the NCAA announced that the Lobos will be penalized for violations involving academic fraud in his football program. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Yeah But It's A Dry Heat  Jun 16, 2008
    David Quiroga hit the New Mexico football camp for a grueling day of 7 on 7 and numbers hovering in the high 90's. to read the rest of this story. (TheRedMenace.com)

    Santa Fe Gets Lobo Treat  May 2, 2008
    On Saturday, the New Mexico football team is coming to fan friendly Santa Fe in a move that certainly stands to help build the Lobo fan base in the 'City Different. And why not. (New Mexico Sports -- Rivals.com)

    2008 Lobo Spring Football: Tuesday Scrimmage Highlights  Apr 17, 2008
    New Mexico football continued spring practice on Tuesday with a two-hour full pads workout. As usual, the Lobos worked out at the Indoor Practice Facility during the first hour and concluded practice at University Stadium. (Golobos.com)

    2008 Lobo Spring Football: Defensive Position Battles To Watch  Apr 15, 2008
    Defense has been the trademark of the University of New Mexico football program since head coach took over at his alma mater in 1998. Long and new defensive coordinator - a four-year veteran of the staff - direct a gang-tackling unit that finished 13th in the country in 2007. (Golobos.com)

    Lobo Football Opens Spring Practice  Apr 11, 2008
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. --- The New Mexico football team opened 2008 spring practice Thursday and officially entered the 11th year under UNM head coach. The Lobos participated in two hours of spring drills during the first official workout but only wore helmets on the first day. (Golobos.com)

    Lobo Football Season Tickets Now On Sale!  Apr 4, 2008
    Season tickets for the 2008 University of New Mexico football season are now on sale. Coming off the first bowl win since 1961 and biggest bowl shutout in 11 years, the New Mexico Bowl champions return 40 letterwinners and 12 starters from last year's 9-4 team. (Golobos.com)

    New Mexico Wildcats ordered to stop seeking investors in Colorado  Mar 1, 2008
    Colorado's securities commissioner said Friday he's ordered a New Mexico football team to stop selling ownership interests in the team. Commissioner Fred Joseph said a final cease and desist order has been entered against the and its general manager, Steven J. Mascarenas, an attorney who lives in Thornton, Colo. (Denver Business Journal, CO)

    Privacy Policy  Feb 25, 2008
    New Mexico Football, Basketball, and Recruiting ... New Mexico Football Recruiting. (New Mexico Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Former UNM fullback is first Cat  Jan 20, 2008
    Johnson said Brody was with the New Mexico Crush of the New Mexico Football League. Brody should fit the mold for Johnson, who said he s seeking pretty much guys that have discipline and a hard-work ethic, guys that are looking to go to the next level, (they) probably some college experience, but if they ve got some talent and don t have any college, we ll still take a look at them. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)

    Lucas Reed commits  Jan 16, 2008
    New Mexico Football, Basketball, and Recruiting ... by LoboPubMaybe the University of New Mexico football team needs a little adversity to finally win one of these things called a bowl game ... by LoboPubThere weren't many surprises when it came to the awardwinners for the New Mexico football team. (New Mexico Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Pack to face Lobos in 2011 and 2015 in football and other sports  Dec 22, 2007
    The Wolf Pack and the Lobos have a verbal agreement to begin a "Battle of the Wolves" series that will begin on the gridiron in 2011 when the New Mexico football team travels to Mackay Stadium to face Nevada. The Wolf Pack will travel to Albuquerque for a 2015 meeting. (KRNV.com, NV)

    Ferguson in the Dog House  Dec 20, 2007
    Maybe the University of New Mexico football team needs a little adversity to finally win one of these things called a bowl game. They've had it before in last year's New Mexico Bowl and also in the 2004 Emerald Bowl, but it didn't help. (New Mexico Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Watford with three at the top  Dec 19, 2007
    New Mexico Football, Basketball, and Recruiting ... There weren't many surprises when it came to the awardwinners for the New Mexico football team ... For the New Mexico football team, a team that finished 8-4 overall and 5-3 in the Mountain West Conference, success equates to a school record eight players being voted to the 2007 All-Mountain West Conference. (New Mexico Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Lobos will have their hands full with Wolfpack  Dec 18, 2007
    ALBUQUERQUE Sure, says University of New Mexico football coach Rocky Long, winning Saturday s New Mexico Bowl would be nice, but it s not the be-all, end-all for his career. Speaking at a media luncheon Thursday, Long said a victory over Nevada in the second annual bowl game, kicking off at 2:30 p.m. at University Stadium, is the best thing that could happen to his seniors. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)

    Ferguson Top Lobo  Dec 15, 2007
    There weren't many surprises when it came to the awardwinners for the New Mexico football team. For the second year in a row, New Mexico and Manzano High School product Rodney Ferguson was voted the team's Most Valuable Player and took home the Bill Brannin Award for the honor. (New Mexico Sports -- Rivals.com)

    The way I see it, Lobos could beat LSU and OSU  Dec 13, 2007
    Let s use that theory to show how the University of New Mexico football team could beat either of the teams playing in the BCS championship game, the Fiesta Bowl, on Jan. 8. That game, if you haven t heard, pits Louisiana State against Ohio State for the national championship. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)

    Lobos have bowl date  Dec 10, 2007
    A school record eight University of New Mexico football players were voted to the 2007 all-Mountain West Conference first team by the league s nine head coaches and 18-member media panel. On offense, senior WR Travis Brown and junior RB Rodney Ferguson earned first-team all-MWC honors for the second straight year. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)

    Lobo Football  Dec 5, 2007
    A school record eight University of New Mexico football players were voted to the 2007 all-Mountain West Conference first team by the league's nine head coaches and 18-member media panel the conference office announced this afternoon. New Mexico's eight first team honorees (six on offense, two on defense) led the MWC, were the most in the conference since 2001 and matched the second most by one team in league history. (Golobos.com)

    Come Out and Support the Lobos in TACKLING HUNGER!  Nov 24, 2007
    The University of New Mexico football team is supporting Albuquerque Rescue Mission 's work feeding the hungry and homeless with a canned food drive at Saturday's game against UNLV. Kickoff is 3:30 p.m. at University Stadium. Fans are encouraged to bring canned good items to Saturday's game and deposit it in the marked barrels inside the gates. (Golobos.com)

    Utes Drop Lobos  Nov 19, 2007
    Last week, it looked like New Mexico football team had helped its position in the postseason bowl scramble with a victory. And it did. (New Mexico Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Lobos Slip Past Rams  Nov 12, 2007
    "After last week's experience, there are no such things as ugly wins. In the history of New Mexico football, wins are so hard to come by that anytime you win it's pretty," said Long. "I think it was a big time win.". Sullivan, who booted four field goals on the afternoon including a career-best 46-yard field goal, now holds UNM's school record for a single season with 24. (New Mexico Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Special On-Demand Online Video Of Air Force vs. New Mexico Made Available  Oct 24, 2007
    USAFA - CSTV Networks, Inc. announced that the Air Force vs. New Mexico football game on Oct. 25, 2007, will be available across the nation as part of a special online pay-per-view event. The special presentation of this match-up will be available on-demand upon the conclusion of the live game via Internet video streaming for one-time payment of $14. (Airforcesports.com)

    Lobos' Long an Aztecs nemesis  Oct 20, 2007
    SAN DIEGO ---- Rocky Long is the 28th head coach in the history of the University of New Mexico football team and, in his 10th year, he's the second-longest tenured coach in the Mountain West Conference. Just don't be surprised if San Diego State knows him by another moniker. (North County Times)

    Lobos Swat Hornets  Sep 25, 2007
    But instead, the New Mexico football team took a potentially dangerous spot in terms of its schedule, it's 2-1 mark after a big road win a week ago at Arizona, and a huge game against perennial power BYU next week, and swatted away the Hornets of Sacramento State 58-0 to improve to 3-1 Saturday night at University Stadium. Rodney Ferguson, who has always been stout on the ground, turned in another solid effort gaining 129 yards on just 18 carries and four touchdowns. (New Mexico Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Mr. Football (Week 4)  Sep 20, 2007
    We have revaluated players based off their three week performance and you can get a look at the most prestigious award in New Mexico Football now only on NMPreps. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (New Mexico Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Lobos Edge Wildcats  Sep 17, 2007
    This New Mexico Football team just might be different. This team, as in the 2007 edition, may finally be the one that turns the corner instead of just pulling up and taking a look. (New Mexico Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Sunday Inside Scoop  Sep 17, 2007
    "But when it came down to it, Washington's Boy Wonder looked like a freshman playing against a top 10 team. Locker, 19, went 16-of-33 for 153 yards. He threw three interceptions, two to Laurinaitis, and made plenty of young mistakes in Ohio State's 33-14 win over the Huskies.Still, no one doubts Locker's potential.PIAlex Brink threw for 307 yards and four touchdowns as Washington State beat Idaho 45-28 in the 90th Battle of the Palouse on Saturday.Michael Bumpus caught eight passes for 118 yards... (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Lobo Talk Tonight at Kelly's at 7:00PM  Sep 1, 2007
    If you can't make it out to Kelly's, be sure to tune into 770 KKOB AM or listen live on the internet at Thursday's show, hosted by Scott Stiegler, will feature University of New Mexico football coach , junior fullback and junior cornerback. Lobo talk runs from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday, except for the week of the Air Force game, during football season. (Golobos.com)

    109th Season Opens Saturday at UTEP  Aug 28, 2007
    The 109th season of New Mexico football gets underway Saturday when the Lobos visit UTEP in the first of four non-conference games to open the year. The game can be heard worldwide on 770 KKOB-AM (www. (Golobos.com)

    CNM Faculty, Staff and Students Receive 30% off Lobo Football Season Tickets  Aug 24, 2007
    All Central New Mexico Community College faculty, staff and students can purchase University of New Mexico football season tickets for only $49. That's a savings of $23 off the regular price of $72. (Golobos.com)

    El Paso Astronaut Visits Hometown  Aug 23, 2007
    UTEP versus THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO Football Game. 8 p.m., Sun Bowl Stadium. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Lobos All-Access Offers Exclusive Online Coverage Of UNM Athletics  Aug 14, 2007
    The Annual package gives fans all the great audio and video content from the Monthly package PLUS streaming video of select CSTV broadcasts of New Mexico football, men's basketball and women's basketball games ... The Annual package gives fans all the great audio and video content from the Monthly package PLUS streaming video of select CSTV broadcasts of New Mexico football, men's basketball and women's basketball games. (Golobos.com)

    New Mexico Football Remembers Brandon Ratcliff  Aug 14, 2007
    com :: Football :: The University of New Mexico :: Official Athletic Site. Brandon Ratcliff: 1981-2007. (Golobos.com)

    Former NM Player Killed At Texas Nightclub  Aug 14, 2007
    (August 13, 2007)--Dallas police say a former University of New Mexico football player has been killed at a nightclub in Texas. Sgt. Gene Reyes says 26-year-old Brandon Ratcliff was being a peacekeeper in a fight when he was shot Sunday. (KWTX.com, TX)

    2007 Training Camp: Practice Intensity Heating Up  Aug 11, 2007
    After five full pads practices, the intensity around the University of New Mexico football practice fields is building to a crescendo. Tempers have flared, coaches' voices have become raspy and there is a clear sense of urgency in training camp with the Lobos' 2007 season opener at regional rival UTEP just three weeks away. (Golobos.com)

    2007 Training Camp: UNM Children's Hospital Visit  Aug 10, 2007
    After six consecutive days of training camp the New Mexico football team had its first day off on Wednesday. The team stayed productive, however, with meetings in the morning and evening, while a group of 10 Lobo newcomers made a special visit to the new wing of the UNM Children's Hospital. (Golobos.com)

    The Dog Days of Summer  Aug 7, 2007
    For the New Mexico Football team, Monday also brought the first day in pads. Whose idea was it to practice at High Noon anyway. (New Mexico Sports -- Rivals.com)

    2007 Training Camp: Day 2 Photo Gallery  Aug 4, 2007
    The New Mexico football team conducted an uptempo practice session on another warm afternoon in Albuquerque. The Lobos were without pads for the second straight day, but will conduct their first full pads workout on Monday, Aug. 6. (Golobos.com)

    Lobos are tired of upheaval  Jul 31, 2007
    It would be interesting to see where New Mexico football would be if it could keep an offensive coordinator around for five or six years and enjoy some stability on that side of the ball. This past year, the Lobos finished fourth in the conference behind BYU, TCU and Wyoming, but injuries forced the use of five quarterbacks. (Deseret News)

    Preseason Hype for Football Hits  Jul 26, 2007
    It's commonplace for the griping to start this time of the year regarding the New Mexico Football team and where the so-called pundits (read: media) figure or predict where the Lobos will finish. In the past, you could find the program at the bottom of the barrel around 7th or 8th place back in Head Coach Rocky Long's early days at the helm of the program. (New Mexico Sports -- Rivals.com)

    New Mexico Crush meet Brawlers for title today: Never too hot for football for some guys  Jun 30, 2007
    Staying close to the game, he previously coached the Soldiers and Razorbacks in the now-defunct New Mexico Football League. After leading the Razorbacks to the 2005 NMFL title, he took the 2006 season off, when the new Crush won the league title. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)

    Cherry Silver Game Has Its Moments  May 4, 2007
    The Cherry-Silver game pitting the New Mexico football team against itself in the annual intrasquad scrimmage was entertaining even after a rain delay, which many fans sat through patiently. Others got live reports and they showed up when the sun started to break through. (New Mexico Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Defense Rules in Saturday Scrimmage  Apr 29, 2007
    It was all defense today as the University of New Mexico football team went through its second extended scrimmage of the spring. Using a modified scoring system that awards points for both offensive and defensive situations, it was the Lobo defense that came away with a 34-13 victory during a 75-minute controlled workout on a sunny, cloudless day at University Stadium. (Golobos.com)

    Spring FB Photo Gallery 2  Apr 22, 2007
    The New Mexico football team was in full pads for the first time during this year's spring camp on Thursday. Here's a few shots to get you up close and personal to some of the action we caught during the first 30 minutes of practice ~ the only time photos are allowed to be taken. (New Mexico Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Lobos Conduct First Spring Scrimmage  Apr 22, 2007
    The University of New Mexico football team went through a 70-minute controlled scrimmage today on a cool, breezy day in Albuquerque. The Lobos began with eight periods of position drills on the practice field before moving to University Stadium for the first extended scrimmage of the spring. (Golobos.com)

    Tucanos Spring Football Media Luncheon  Apr 13, 2007
    On the growth of the UNM football program: "When you have an opportunity to sit back as a coach and look at the things that have happened over the last nine years, going on ten, the progress that has been made in this program is astronomical. I don't think anybody has given our players that have come through this program the credit they deserve for changing the climate or the culture of this football program. We want to compare ourselves with Ohio State instead of comparing ourselves with what... (Golobos.com)

    2007 Night of Champions Recap  Apr 13, 2007
    A standing-room-only crowd filled the weight room at the L.F. "Tow" Diehm Athletics Facility Wednesday night for the 15th New Mexico Football Night of Champions. The annual weightlifting exhibition, coordinated by UNM strength and conditioning coordinator Mark Paulsen and his staff, marked the formal end of the Lobos' off-season strength training program. (Golobos.com)

    New Mexico Spring Football Starts Monday, April 16  Apr 13, 2007
    There is a wealth of optimism surrounding the University of New Mexico football program as it enters the 2007 spring football season. New Mexico returns a whopping 43 lettermen and 18 offensive and defensive starters, including six all-Mountain West Conference honorees from last year's New Mexico Bowl team. (Golobos.com)

    Night of Champions Weightlifting Exhibition Tonight!  Apr 12, 2007
    The 16th annual New Mexico Football Night of Champions will be held tonight at 7 p.m. in the weight room of the L.F. "Tow" Diehm Athletics Facility. The annual weightlifting exhibition, put on by UNM strength and conditioning coordinator Mark Paulsen and his staff, marks the formal end of the Lobos' spring strength training program. (Golobos.com)

    SN: Closer look at prospects  Apr 5, 2007
    Quincy Black: Thank you for your support of New Mexico football. I'm from Chicago, so I follow the Bears. (ESPN -- Football)

    2007 Football Schedule Announced  Mar 21, 2007
    2007 New Mexico Football Schedule. Saturday Sept. 1 at UTEP, 8 p.m. CSTV. (Golobos.com)

    2006 Lobo Football: A Year in Photos  Mar 20, 2007
    The story of the 2006 University of New Mexico football team was one of struggle, perseverance, promise and redemption. With stunning losses, devestating injuries, breakthrough performances and thrilling victories, New Mexico went through it all. (Golobos.com)

    UNM Football Announces 25 Signees  Feb 8, 2007
    2007 NEW MEXICO FOOTBALL SIGNEES. Transfers (9). (Golobos.com)

    McKamey Hangs It Up  Jan 25, 2007
    ""We certainly understand Kole's decision," said UNM head coach Rocky Long. "We appreciate his contributions to the New Mexico football program over the past five years. He played a big part in our success. (New Mexico Sports -- Rivals.com)

    McKamey Announces End To Lobo Football Career  Jan 13, 2007
    "We appreciate his contributions to the New Mexico football program over the past five years. He played a big part in our success.". McKamey ends his Lobo career having played in 36 games with 22 starts. (Golobos.com)


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