It didn't come as a surprise. After defeating No. 2-ranked Akron 1-0 on Friday at the UNM Soccer Complex, UNM's James Urbany bragged to GoLobos.com. "We're one of the best teams in the nation," he said. "We studied hard for this game. We knew each one of their players.
It was a stroke of luck that brought freshman outside-hitter Kelly Williamson to UNM. This summer, the UNM women's volleyball team was scheduled to visit China on a 12-day trip to Beijing and Shanghai. However, the sports traveling agency organizing the tour, TranSports Athletic Team Tours, declared bankruptcy 10 days before the team was set to depart.
Arizona's high-octane train comes barreling into University Stadium on Saturday to square off against the UNM football team. UNM fans won't have much to boast about after losing two consecutive games to TCU and Texas A&M, but fresh in their minds is last year's 29-27 come-from-behind victory over Arizona down in Tucson.
The UNM women's soccer squad showed it's a team that just won't quit, coming back from two goals down against Hawaii on Tuesday to force its second draw of the season. The Lobos scored two goals late in the second half to tie the game at 3-3. Neither team could capitalize in two overtimes.
It wasn't exactly the Lambeau Leap, but UNM forward Chris Wright did his own variation of the jump - the "Lobo Leap" - throwing himself into a small group of guys to the left of the Louisville goal after putting the Lobos up 1-0 in the 65th minute against the Cardinals Sunday at the UNM Soccer Complex.
Staff Report After starting off slowly, the UNM women's soccer team came around to beat Drake 1-0 on Friday at the UNM Soccer Complex. UNM head coach Kit Vela told GoLobos.com her team was a bit lackadaisical at the onset. "We were lethargic in the first half," she said.
Texas A&M proved Texas still has New Mexico's number when it comes to football, defeating UNM 28-22 Saturday at University Stadium. A&M became the second Texas-based team to beat the Lobos in consecutive weeks, with TCU pounding out a 26-3 victory against over UNM on Aug.
As if starting 0-2, throwing two interceptions against Texas A&M and being the scapegoat for sports pundits isn't enough, Lobo quarterback Donovan Porterie still has to fulfill an obligation he has in the locker room. He still has to lead. Compared to last year, when Porterie was 42-of-63 for 532 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in the first two games, this season, Porterie is a combined 25-of-49 for zero touchdowns, three interceptions and a fumble.
The UNM volleyball team will rack up some frequent-flyer miles this month. Gearing up for a 12-game road trip, the Lobos will stop in Virginia, Nebraska, Texas, California and Nevada. "We're all excited to pack our bags," senior outside hitter Jeanne Fairchild said.
UNM football fans' pigskin parade was spoiled by TCU last week. Saturday, UNM and fans will look for a different outcome. And boy, are they in for a dandy. Although the nickname and colors - Aggies and crimson - are the same as rival NMSU, there is barely a scrap of tradition behind Saturday's marquee match with Texas A&M.
Three might be a lucky number for the UNM volleyball team. Three matches and three wins means a 3-0 start to the season. With the victories, the Lobos earned the right to call themselves the Lobo Classic Champions. "I think we did a tremendous job this weekend," head coach Jeff Nelson said.
The UNM women's soccer team secured its first win of the season on Friday, blanking the Baylor Bears 2-0 at the UNM Soccer Complex. Freshman Jael Fanning scored the first goal of the game off a corner kick from senior Hannah Hand to give the Lobos momentum early.
Three words sum up the Lobos' season opener against TCU: elation, separation and deflation. After much hype, the Lobos came out flat-footed and were steamrolled 26-3 by Mountain West Conference rival TCU. "They came out with a little bit more intensity," wide receiver Chris Hernandez said.
Defense was the only thing fans donning "Cherry Crush" T-shirts could cheer about Saturday at University Stadium. While the Lobos met an unsavory 26-3 loss to rival TCU, the defense held its own, especially the secondary, which limited the Horned Frogs to 120 yards passing.
The UNM volleyball team spikes into action this weekend as it hosts the Lobo Classic at Johnson Gym. After weeks of grueling practices and scrimmages, the Lobos will make their 2008 season debut against Central Arkansas today. "As a team, we look really good," said Jeanne Fairchild, one of 10 players returning for UNM this season.
Get your popcorn ready. Saturday awaits. No more talk - time for UNM to lace up the Nikes, buckle up the chinstraps and try to do something it has accomplished only three times since 1991: beat TCU. Easier said than done. Since '91, TCU is 6-3 all-time against the Lobos, including last year's swift 37-0 dispatching, where the Horned Frogs led 20-0 by halftime.
UNM senior and cornerback Glover Quin has solved the injury riddle. After overcoming a serious groin injury in his junior year, Quin still managed to receive Honorable Mention All-Mountain West Conference last year. Before coming to UNM, Quin played his first two years at Southwest Mississippi Community College before he transferred to UNM in 2006.
Just weeks into the National Football League's preseason, three Pro Bowl defenders are badly injured, and one is out for the season. The NFL preseason is just too long - and kind of unnecessary. Newly acquired Washington Redskins defensive end Jason Taylor, San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawn Merriman and the New York Giants' Osi Umenyiora are already injured before the season has started.
Coming off an 8-5-4 record last year, the UNM women's soccer team solidified its third straight winning season. The team also made history in the process - it was the first time UNM had three consecutive winning seasons. Head coach Kit Vela said it's an accomplishment, given the youth and inexperience her team had last season.
Dreams do come true. Or should I say, dreams will come true. America will finally - after waiting nearly 14 years - witness America's Team win its first Super Bowl since 1995. Honestly, check out the roster. I get goose bumps just looking at it. It reminds me of the Dream Team we put together in '95, with Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin, Emmitt Smith, "Neon" Deion Sanders, Daryl Johnston, Jay Novacek, Charles Haley - need I go on? This year's roster boasts a similar collection of star-studded players: Tony Romo, T.
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