UNM offensive coordinator Bob Toledo said the Lobo football team's new West Coast offense is going to surprise a lot of opponents this year with its perplexity.
One day left. One thought lingering - inexperience. The 108th season of UNM football opens Saturday as the Lobos host the Portland State University Vikings at University Stadium. UNM returns just 35 lettermen and is testing a new offense and a slightly different defense, as well as dealing with some changes in the coaching staff.
The UNM volleyball team finished third in this weekend's Hilton Albuquerque Volleyball Classic. The Lobos opened the tournament with a 3-1 loss against the Utah State University Aggies on Friday. UNM rebounded for a 3-0 win against University of California-Riverside before falling 3-1 in its final game against tournament champion Stephen F. Austin State University on Saturday.
UNM's women's soccer team started the season by overpowering Canisius College for a 3-1 win on Friday but fell to the University of Akron 1-0 on Sunday in the championship game of the Caroline Pardee Invitational in Akron, Ohio.
Double overtime, 110 minutes and still no score. The No. 3 UNM men's soccer team settled for a scoreless draw with the University of Portland Pilots on Saturday at Merlo Field in Portland, Ore.
If Kristine Sweat can perform like she did in 2005, women's soccer fans may have something special to look forward to this year.
UNM women's head soccer coach Kit Vela is ready for the five-year philosophy she has had to pay off starting Friday.
The UNM men's soccer team will return to action Saturday, traveling to play the University of Portland.
Last season, Dylan Rose-Coss was not one of the most recognizable faces on the UNM cross country team. This year, Rose-Coss may be expected to contribute a whole lot more.
I used to hate watching preseason NFL football. There are loads of obvious reasons why it's a bad thing - big-time injuries in small-time games, starters playing scarce minutes - but let's focus on the positive.
It's hated by many - including players, owners and coaches - and it's loved by few - pretty much the same people who watch the whole day of the NFL Draft.
If the UNM men's soccer team is going to return to the College Cup final this season, some of its younger players may have to contribute significantly.
Experience is scarce on the UNM volleyball team, but there isn't a lack of leadership with senior Kelly Therkelsen helping command the young team.
Ah, preseason. A time where world-class athletes with $1 million contracts get to screw up countless times before the regular season starts; a time where teams start looking for a go-to guy; a time where contracts are signed and players are cut; a time to start the damn season already.
Last season, the women's soccer team made a run to the Mountain West Conference tournament championship game and held a 2-0-1 record against top-25 competition.
After being passed up in the NFL Draft and then traded after signing a rookie free agent contract, it seemed Hank Baskett had a long road ahead of him to be successful in the NFL.
Despite losing four key players to Major League Soccer, the UNM men's soccer team is still regarded as one of the most elite teams in the nation.
Replacing DonTrell Moore won't be easy, and it may take three tailbacks to fill the void left by the former Lobo.
Four years ago, Kenny Byrd was playing soccer for St. Pius X High School. Now, Byrd is the kicker for the UNM football team, and this season he is regarded as one of the best at his position after he was named to the Lou Groza Award Preseason Watch List, which is the award for best placekicker in the nation.
Ty Singleton has high expectations for the UNM women's softball team. With Singleton's reputation as a softball coach, expectations may be as high for him.
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