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Sports writers abetted Paterno
Isaac Avilucea/ Daily Lobo guest columnist | July 16I never understood the “toy department” designation so many sports journalists contend with among their peers.
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New playoff system shuts out weaker conferences
Thomas Romero-Salas | July 16On July 3, college football changed forever. Twelve university presidents approved a plan put forward by 11 conference presidents and Notre Dame’s athletic commissioner for a 12-year deal to institute a four-team playoff system beginning in 2014.
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Lobos raise funds for fire victims
Mundo Carrillo | July 9In one of New Mexico’s worst fire seasons, the UNM football team is making an effort to help residents who have been affected by wildfires.
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Overturn overtime rules to fix baseball
Mundo Carrillo | July 9America, together we can make a stand and fight for what is right. Together we can make our voices heard and put a stop to the overtime snoozefest known as extra innings.
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State-funded renovation features artificial turf
Mundo Carrillo | July 2The football field at University Stadium is unrecognizable; the only things visible are big piles of dirt and heavy machinery.
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Unclear selection process yields new head coach
Mundo Carrillo | July 2The UNM swimming and diving team has found a replacement for seven-year head coach Tracy Ljone, but some details of the hiring process remain unclear.
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UNM hires new swimming and diving coach
June 26ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Kunio Kono has been hired as New Mexico’s swimming and diving head coach.
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Lobos most scholarly in MWC
Mundo Carrillo | June 25The UNM swimming and diving team may have only finished sixth in the MWC this year, but it still has something to be proud of.
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Alumna catches dream job
June 25Fresh off her senior season, former softball catcher Jessica Garcia is getting the chance to play professionally.
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Jumpers to contend for spots on Olympic team
Mundo Carrillo | June 18For two UNM jumpers, the road to London goes through Eugene, Ore. Junior long jumper Kendall Spencer and senior triple jumper Floyd Ross are going to the Olympic trials in Eugene from June 22 to July 1 to try to qualify for the U.S.
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Lobos to face off against top teams
Mundo Carrillo | June 11Many UNM coaches are embracing the same philosophy: in order to be the best, you have to play against the best.
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Catcher snags national acclaim
June 11Junior catcher Mitchell Garver is making a name for himself in his hometown.
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Lobo alumni lead UT to title
Mundo Carrillo | June 11The two coaches who led the University of Texas Longhorns to a men’s golf national championship the weekend before last are former Lobos.
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Lobos step it up in MWC shake-up
June 4UNM Athletics has enjoyed a historic year thanks to the loss of some key competition.
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Sports Briefs
June 4The baseball team had its season come to a halt after losing to UCLA 7-1 on Saturday and to Creighton 7-2 on Sunday in the double-elimination NCAA regional tournament.
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Players, coach earn MWC honors
Mundo Carrillo | May 29The baseball team outdid the rest of the Mountain West this season in this weekend’s tournament and in annual Mountain West awards.
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Head coach adds seasoned assistant to staff
Mundo Carrillo | May 29While the women’s basketball team didn’t win many games last season, head coach Yvonne Sanchez is confident her new assistant can help boost performance.
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sports briefs
May 29AUSTIN, Texas — Six Lobos qualified at the 2012 NCAA West Preliminary over the weekend for the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in June.
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Lobos lose 6-0 lead, game
May 7The softball team let a win slip away on Senior Day. Head Coach Erica Beach said the loss was a letdown because the Lobos had a 6-0 lead heading into the sixth inning.
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Peterson leads Lobos, MWC
May 2Sophomore third baseman DJ Peterson is crushing baseball for the Lobos.
