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University of New Mexico<br />
Lobo Football<br />
2014 Coach & Player Bios<br />
2014 New Mexico Football Bio Sketches 1
Bob Davie<br />
Head Coach<br />
Hometown: Sewickley, Pa<br />
Alma Mater: Youngstown State, 1977<br />
UNM Record: 7-18 / 3rd season<br />
Overall Record: 42-43 / 8th season<br />
With the foundation now starting to take shape, Bob Davie enters his<br />
third season as coach at New Mexico.<br />
Davie’s seven wins in two seasons equals the number of wins the<br />
program had in the four years prior to his arrival. And the success and<br />
improvement isn’t just on the field ... it’s off it. In two seasons under<br />
Davie, the Lobos have picked up 30 Mountain West All-Academic selections,<br />
including 16 in 2013, the second-best total for football in school<br />
history. UNM also had five Mountain West Scholar-Athletes in 2013, the<br />
second-best total among the MW’s 12 football programs.<br />
The past two academic years, the football team has posted the highest<br />
back to back football team GPAs in school history.<br />
The 2013 Lobos continued to represent Davie’s hard-nosed mentality.<br />
Rushing the football again was the team’s calling card on offense. UNM<br />
ended Air Force’s 14-year Mountain West reign -- since the league’s<br />
inception in 1999 -- as conference rushing champion in 2013. The Lobos’<br />
308.8-yard average per game ranked fourth nationally.<br />
UNM also made considerable strides in the passing game, improving<br />
from 68.8 yards per game in 2012 to 113.0 in 2013. The Lobos’ 32.8<br />
points-per-game average was a touchdown more than its 2012 average<br />
of 25.8. It also jumped UNM 20.8 points from two years ago, and only<br />
Florida State and Ohio State can boast better two-year jumps over that<br />
frame.<br />
The Lobos’ special teams also enjoyed another strong season. Sophomore<br />
kick returner Carlos Wiggins led the nation with three returns<br />
for touchdowns and in total kick return yards with 1,303. Wiggins was<br />
named the Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Year and was the<br />
College Football Performance Awards’ National Kick Returner of the Year<br />
Senior punter Ben Skaer finished fifth in the nation in punting with an<br />
average of 45.8 yards per attempt and along with Wiggins earned firstteam<br />
All-MW honors. A total of eight Lobos earned All-MW recognition<br />
in 2013, giving Davie 17 during his first two seasons -- nine more than<br />
the program had in 2010-11.<br />
Davie’s young defense also had some bright spots, despite having to<br />
play six true freshman and have 11 players make at least one start who<br />
weren’t even on the Lobo defense in 2012.<br />
True freshman Dakota Cox became the first freshman since Blake<br />
Irwin in 1994 to lead the team in tackles with 99, and Cox earned the<br />
Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-America Team<br />
honors.<br />
Senior Dallas Bollema and junior Brett Bowers made honorable mention<br />
All-MW and junior cornerback SaQwan Edwards led the MW and<br />
ranked ninth nationally with three fumble recoveries.<br />
In 2012, UNM went 4-9 and 1-7 in Mountain West play. The program’s<br />
four wins represented a 400 percent improvement from 2011 when the<br />
school won one game; UNM had the greatest improvement by percentage<br />
of any school in the Football Bowl Subdivision.<br />
Davie led UNM to one of the best statistical turnarounds in college<br />
football from 2011 to 2012. The Lobos showed the greatest improvement<br />
among the 120 FBS schools in scoring margin and rushing offense.<br />
The Lobos improved by 25.21 points in scoring margin and 188.14 rushing<br />
yards. The 2012 UNM team also ranked second nationally in time of<br />
possession improvement, fourth in net punting improvement and fifth in<br />
turnover margin improvement from the previous season.<br />
Of the 32 statistical categories that the Mountain West tracks in its<br />
in-season weekly releases, UNM improved in 26 of them from the 2011<br />
season to the 2012 season.<br />
Davie’s imprint on changing the culture of the Lobo football program<br />
took shape through several other team accomplishments in 2012:<br />
*UNM ended a six-year losing streak in season openers with a 66-21<br />
win over Southern. In that game, the Lobos produced their first 100-<br />
yard rusher in 26 games when Demarcus Rogers ran for 103 yards.<br />
*Against Southern, the Lobos also ended a string of 40 consecutive<br />
games without a 300-yard team rushing performance. UNM went on to<br />
set a school record with 10 300-yard rushing games, including nine in a<br />
row to tie the 1971 team for most consecutive 300-yard rushing games.<br />
*The Lobos set a modern-day record for points in a quarter with 38 in<br />
the second quarter vs. Southern.<br />
*Davie became the first head coach in 29 years to beat New Mexico<br />
State in his first try (the previous six head coaches failed in their attempt)<br />
when the Lobos went to Las Cruces and came away with a 27-14<br />
victory.<br />
*UNM ended a 24-game road losing streak with the win over the<br />
Aggies.<br />
The Lobos beat a team from Texas for the first time in 16 tries with a<br />
35-14 win over Texas State.<br />
*The Texas State win also marked the first Homecoming win for UNM<br />
since 2008.<br />
*New Mexico ended a 26-game losing streak outside the state of New<br />
Mexico as well as an 18-game Mountain West road losing streak with a<br />
35-23 victory at Hawai’i.<br />
*The Lobos had 10 players earn All-Mountain West honors in 2012<br />
(seven more than the 2011 team did), led by second-team running back<br />
Kasey Carrier, who set a school record with 1,469 rushing yards. Senior<br />
strong safety Matt Raymer was a candidate for the Burlsworth Award,<br />
which goes annually to the nation’s best player who started his career as<br />
a walk-on.<br />
The most impressive part about Davie’s successful first campaign is<br />
that he did it with 72 scholarship players, 13 below the 85-scholarship<br />
mark that the NCAA allows.<br />
The Lobos also had 14 Academic All-Mountain West selections in<br />
2012, doubling their total from 2011.<br />
Davie became New Mexico’s 31st football head coach on Nov. 17,<br />
2011. Davie, 59, had been a college football analyst on television since<br />
2002. He had served as the lead analyst on ABC Saturday Night Primetime<br />
college football telecasts, as well as ESPN and ESPN2 Saturday<br />
Night Primetime games.<br />
Prior to that, Davie served as head football coach at the University of<br />
Notre Dame for five seasons (1997-2001). He was defensive coordinator<br />
for three years (1994-96) with the Fighting Irish under head coach Lou<br />
Holtz before taking over the program in 1997. Davie spent nine years<br />
as an assistant coach at Texas A&M University (1985-93) under head<br />
coaches Jackie Sherrill (1985-88) and R.C. Slocum (1989-93). Davie was<br />
linebackers coach for Sherrill and was promoted to defensive coordinator<br />
and assistant head coach under Slocum. He also served as assistant<br />
head coach/defensive coordinator at Tulane (1984-85) and linebackers<br />
coach at the University of Pittsburgh (1980-82) and the University of<br />
Arizona (1978-79).<br />
Davie’s expertise also was on display when he wrote a weekly column<br />
for ESPN.com, “Football 101,” from 2002-05.<br />
In 26 years of coaching, Davie has been a part of teams that have<br />
compiled a combined record of 206-102-4. He has coached in 18 bowl<br />
games, including the Fiesta Bowl, Orange Bowl, Sugar Bowl and Cotton<br />
Bowl.<br />
Davie had a 35-25 career record at Notre Dame, leading the Irish to<br />
three bowl games and taking the program to its first-ever BCS postseason<br />
game, the 2001 Fiesta Bowl. He also was the first coach to lead Notre<br />
Dame to a bowl game in his first season. Year in and year out, Notre<br />
Dame plays one of the toughest schedules in the nation. During Davie’s<br />
tenure, 19 of those games were against Top-25 foes and 52 of the 60<br />
were against BCS foes. Seven of the other eight were against service<br />
academies and one was against another non-BCS foe.<br />
Davie also has been a two-time finalist for a National Coach of the<br />
Year award (by the Walter Camp Foundation and Football News).<br />
Also while at Notre Dame, Davie earned an American Football Coach-<br />
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es Association Award for Academic Achievement in 2001 as his team had<br />
a 100 percent graduation rate.<br />
Davie has been hailed as a defensive mastermind; many of the units<br />
with which he was involved among his coaching stops still hold school<br />
and conference records:<br />
In 1996, Davie oversaw a Notre Dame defense that held opponents<br />
to 270 yard of total offense per game. That figure remains the lowest<br />
output a Fighting Irish squad has allowed since 1980 and would rank No.<br />
4 in the nation by 2011 standards. That unit also holds the school record<br />
for quarterback sacks with 41.<br />
During the 1991, 1992 and 1993 seasons, Davie’s “Wrecking Crew”<br />
defenses at Texas A&M led the Southwest Conference in all four major<br />
statistical categories - total defense, scoring defense, rush defense and<br />
pass defense. The Aggies were the only team in the history of the conference<br />
to accomplish that feat.<br />
The 1991 Texas A&M team led the nation in total defense.<br />
In 1993, the Aggies led the NCAA in passing efficiency defense, were<br />
second in scoring defense and finished third in total defense.<br />
The 1980 and 1981 University of Pittsburgh defensive units ranked<br />
No. 1 in the nation in total defense.<br />
Numerous players under Davie’s tutelage have gone on to distinguished<br />
careers in the NFL, including former standouts in defensive<br />
tackle Sam Adams (14 years, a first-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks<br />
and two Pro Bowl appearances), linebacker Quentin Coryatt (seven seasons<br />
and the No. 2 overall pick of the 1992 NFL draft for the Indianapolis<br />
Colts), defensive end Chris Doleman (15 years, a first-round pick of the<br />
Minnesota Vikings in 1985 and eight Pro Bowl selections), defensive<br />
back Aaron Glenn (16 years, a first-round pick of the New York Jets and<br />
two Pro Bowl appearances), linebacker Hugh Green (11 years in the NFL,<br />
a first-round draft selection of the Tampa Buccaneers, two Pro Bowl appearances<br />
and the 1980 Heisman Trophy runner-up), linebacker Rickey<br />
Jackson (15 years, six Pro Bowl appearances and a member of the Hall of<br />
Fame), offensive guard Mike Rosenthal (seven seasons), offensive tackle<br />
Luke Petigout (nine seasons, first-round draft choice of the New York<br />
Giants), linebacker John Roper (five seasons), linebacker William Thomas<br />
(11 seasons and two Pro Bowl appearances) and linebacker Aaron Wallace<br />
(eight seasons, all with the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders).<br />
Current NFL players Davie has coached includes San Francisco wide<br />
receiver Arnaz Battle, Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant, Miami<br />
Dolphins tight end Anthony Fasano, Tampa Bay Buccaneers center<br />
Jeff Faine, New Orleans Saints running back Julius Jones and New York<br />
Giants defensive end Justin Tuck.<br />
At Notre Dame, Davie received a Football News National Coach of<br />
the Year finalist citation and finished sixth in The Associated Press Coach<br />
of the Year balloting in 2000, finishing with a 9-3 record and earning<br />
a berth in the Fiesta Bowl. That team tied an NCAA record for fewest<br />
turnovers in a season with eight, despite starting three different quarterbacks<br />
- Battle, Gary Godsey and Matt LoVecchio.<br />
Davie earned a National Coach of the Year semifinalist nod in 1998<br />
after producing another 9-3 record with the Irish. The team ranked 16th<br />
nationally in rushing that season behind career rushing leader Autry<br />
Denson. Quarterback Jarious Jackson ranked 13th in the country in<br />
passing efficiency.<br />
During Davie’s first year as head coach in 1997, Notre Dame completed<br />
four fourth-quarter comebacks to finish with a 7-5 record and earn an<br />
Independence Bowl invitation.<br />
As an Irish assistant, Davie’s defense finished 10th in passing efficiency<br />
defense and 11th in total defense in 1996, and it forced 30 turnovers<br />
and ranked 16th in pass defense in 1995.<br />
Before he became coordinator at Texas A&M in 1989, Davie coached<br />
outside linebackers and was part of a staff that led the Aggies to finishes<br />
of eighth, fourth, seventh and 14th in the nation in total defense from<br />
1985-88, respectively.<br />
Davie was assistant head coach and defensive coordinator at Tulane<br />
from 1983-84. Prior to that, he was linebackers coach at the University<br />
of Pittsburgh from 1980-82 and helped the unit rank first nationally in<br />
total defense in 1980 and 1981, and third in 1982.<br />
He started his coaching career as a graduate assistant in 1977 at<br />
Pittsburgh under Sherill and moved on to the University of Arizona as a<br />
part-time linebackers coach and strength coach from 1978-79.<br />
Davie is a 1977 graduate of Youngstown State and was a three-year<br />
starter at tight end.<br />
Davie and his wife, Joanne, have two children - daughter Audra and<br />
son Clay.<br />
THE DAVIE FILE<br />
Born: Sept. 30, 1954<br />
Birthplace: Sewickley, Pa.<br />
Alma Mater: Youngstown State University, 1977, B.S., Education<br />
Playing Experience: Youngstown State, 1974-76<br />
Family: Wife, Joanne, daughter Audra, son Clay<br />
Head Coaching Record<br />
2013 New Mexico 3-9<br />
2012 New Mexico 4-9<br />
2001 Notre Dame 5-6<br />
2000 Notre Dame 9-3<br />
1999 Notre Dame 5-7<br />
1998 Notre Dame 9-3<br />
1997 Notre Dame 7-6<br />
Totals 7 seasons 42-43<br />
Assistant Coaching Record<br />
1996 Notre Dame (Defensive Coordinator) 8-3<br />
1995 Notre Dame (Defensive Coordinator) 9-3<br />
1994 Notre Dame (Defensive Coordinator) 6-5-1<br />
1993 Texas A&M (Defensive Coordinator) 10-2<br />
1991 Texas A&M (Defensive Coordinator) 12-1<br />
1991 Texas A&M (Defensive Coordinator) 10-2<br />
1990 Texas A&M (Defensive Coordinator) 9-3-1<br />
1989 Texas A&M (Defensive Coordinator) 8-4<br />
1988 Texas A&M (Outside Linebackers) 7-5<br />
1987 Texas A&M (Outside Linebackers) 10-2<br />
1986 Texas A&M (Outside Linebackers) 9-3<br />
1985 Texas A&M (Outside Linebackers) 10-2<br />
1984 Tulane (Defensive Coordinator) 3-8<br />
1983 Tulane (Defensive Coordinator) 4-7<br />
1982 Pittsburgh (Linebackers) 9-3<br />
1981 Pittsburgh (Linebackers) 11-1<br />
1980 Pittsburgh (Linebackers) 11-1<br />
1979 Arizona (Linebackers) 6-5-1<br />
1978 Arizona (Linebackers) 5-6<br />
1977 Pittsburgh (Grad Assistant) 9-2-1<br />
Totals 20 seasons 167-68-4<br />
Bowl Games Coached<br />
(corresponding to the season, not the actual year of the bowl game)<br />
2000 Fiesta Bowl (Notre Dame, L 41-9 to Oregon State)<br />
1998 Gator Bowl (Notre Dame, L 35-28 to Georgia Tech)<br />
1997 Independence Bowl (Notre Dame, L 27-9 to USC)<br />
1995 Orange Bowl (Notre Dame, L 31-26 to Florida State)<br />
1994 Fiesta Bowl (Notre Dame, L 41-24 to Colorado)<br />
1993 Cotton Bowl (Texas A&M, L 24-21 to Notre Dame)<br />
1992 Cotton Bowl (Texas A&M, L 28-3 to Notre Dame)<br />
1991 Cotton Bowl (Texas A&M, L 10-2 to Florida State)<br />
1990 Holiday Bowl (Texas A&M, W 65-14 vs. BYU)<br />
1989 Sun Bowl (Texas A&M, L 31-28 to Pittsburgh)<br />
1987 Cotton Bowl (Texas A&M, W 35-10 vs. Notre Dame)<br />
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1986 Cotton Bowl (Texas A&M, L 28-12 to Ohio State)<br />
1985 Cotton Bowl (Texas A&M, W 36-16 vs. Auburn)<br />
1982 Cotton Bowl (Pittsburgh, L 7-3 to SMU)<br />
1981 Sugar Bowl (Pittsburgh, W 24-20 vs. Georgia)<br />
1980 Gator Bowl (Pittsburgh, W 37-9 vs. South Carolina)<br />
1979 Fiesta Bowl (Arizona, L 16-10 to Pittsburgh)<br />
1977 Gator Bowl (Pittsburgh, W 34-3 vs. Clemson)<br />
Bob DeBesse<br />
Offensive Coordinator/QBs<br />
Hometown: Boston, Mass.<br />
Alma Mater: Southwest Texas State, 1982<br />
UNM Exp.: 3rd season<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
*Coached Lobo RB Kasey Carrier to a school-record 1,469 rushing yards;<br />
Carrier’s 122.4 yards ranked second in the Mountain West in 2012 and<br />
12th nationally. Carrier had a total of 2,591 rushing yards his junior and<br />
senior seasons to elevate him to fifth all-time on UNM’s career rushing<br />
list with 3,233 yards.<br />
*Guided the Lobos to consecutive top-five national ranking in rushing<br />
yards per game -- fourth in 2013 and fifth in 2012.<br />
*Led UNM to a school-record 10 games of 300 or more rushing yards in<br />
2012.<br />
*Conducted a Lobo offense that scored 393 points in 2013, just eight<br />
points shy of the all-time school record.<br />
*Helped lead Sam Houston State to 2011 FCS national championship<br />
game.<br />
Bob DeBesse enters his third season as New Mexico’s offensive coordinator.<br />
The Lobos came close to school records offensively in 2013.<br />
UNM scored 393 points, eight points short of the 1994 team’s school<br />
record of 401 points. The 2013 offense’s 40 rushing touchdowns were<br />
two shy of the 1971 team record of 42. The unit also produced 5,062<br />
yards, becoming just the sixth Lobo offensive unit to surpass the 5,000-<br />
yard mark.<br />
Senior running back Kasey Carrier topped the 1,000-yard mark for<br />
the second consecutive season, finishing with 1,122 rushing yards in 10<br />
games. Sophomore Cole Gautsche was the nation’s sixth-leading rushing<br />
quarterback with 777 yards, which beat out his freshman mark of 760 as<br />
the third most by a Lobo QB.<br />
In 2012, UNM more than doubled its 2011 scoring output of 12.0<br />
points per game, finishing at 25.8. The Lobos had the most improved<br />
rushing offense in the nation from 2011 to 2012, going from 113.3 yards<br />
per game (ranking 103rd in rushing in ‘11) to 301.3 yards per game<br />
(ranking fifth in ‘12). New Mexico also finished second in the nation in<br />
time of possession at 33 minutes, 47 second per game and 17th in turnover<br />
margin at plus-0.85 per game. The team had the fifth best improvement<br />
in turnover margin in the country after averaging minus-0.67 per<br />
game in 2011.<br />
The Lobos, which hadn’t produced a 100-yard rusher since November<br />
of 2009 prior to the 2012 season, had 10 100-yard rushers, led by<br />
Carrier’s seven 100-yard games. The junior set the school single-season<br />
record with 1,469 rushing yards in DeBesse’s pistol-option attack, and his<br />
15 rushing TDs were the second most in UNM history.<br />
Gautsche set a UNM freshman record for rushing yards with 760,<br />
which was also the third most rushing yards ever by a Lobo QB.<br />
DeBesse came to New Mexico after a highly successful two-year stint<br />
as the offensive coordinator at Sam Houston State, which finished as<br />
national championship runner-up in the Football Championship Subdivision<br />
in 2011.<br />
The Bearkats averaged 36.9 points per game in 2011. They had a<br />
1,000-yard rusher in Tim Flanders (1,644 yards) and another one just<br />
shy of 1,000 yards in Richard Sincere (979 yards), as well as a 2,000-yard<br />
passer in quarterback Brian Bell (2,069 yards).Flanders earned Southland<br />
Conference Player of the Year honors, while Sincere was recognized as<br />
the league’s Offensive Player of the Year.<br />
In his first season, DeBesse led the Kats to the top of the Southland<br />
Conference in rushing offense and had three players earn all-league honors.<br />
Flanders was named as the Southland’s “Newcomer-of-the-Year.”<br />
DeBesse served as wide receivers coach at Texas A&M under former<br />
New Mexico coach Dennis Franchione from 2006-07. As wide receivers<br />
coach, DeBesse helped direct Texas A&M squads to the 2006 Holiday<br />
Bowl and the 2007 Alamo Bowl.<br />
Purdue employed DeBesse as wide receivers coach from 2003-05,<br />
where he mentored Taylor Stubblefield. Stubblefield was a consensus<br />
All-America selection and Biletnikoff Award finalist (that goes annually<br />
to the nation’s top WR) in 2004, setting a then-NCAA record with 316 receptions.<br />
In 2003, Boilermakers WR John Standeford set Big Ten records<br />
for receptions (broken by Stubblefield) and receiving yards with 3,788.<br />
Purdue played in the 2003 Capital One Bowl and the 2004 Sun Bowl.<br />
Prior to his arrival at Purdue, DeBesse was the head coach at Southwest<br />
Texas State from 1997-2002. His 2000 team went 7-4, the best<br />
mark by the school in a decade, and had a No. 24 national ranking in the<br />
NCAA Division I-AA final poll.<br />
DeBesse served as offensive coordinator at the University of Minnesota<br />
from 1992-96. His units led the Big Ten in passing offense in 1992,<br />
1993 and 1996 and led the Big Ten in passing offense in conference<br />
games in 1994 and ‘95.<br />
Before coming to Minnesota, DeBesse spent nine years (1983-91)<br />
at TCU, the last two years as offensive coordinator. From 1988-90, he<br />
coached alongside Rocky Long (former New Mexico quarterback who<br />
would become UNM’s head coach from 1998-2008) and earned Southwest<br />
Conference Offensive Coordinator of the Year honors in 1990. As<br />
quarterbacks coach, DeBesse helped the Horned Frogs earn an invitation<br />
to the Bluebonnet Bowl in 1984.<br />
DeBesse was a three-year letterman at Southwest Texas State from<br />
1978 to 1980. He was special teams captain and a Texas All-Academic<br />
team selection as a senior. His final two seasons came under head coach<br />
Jim Wacker, beginning a partnership that lasted nearly two decades<br />
from Southwest Texas to TCU to Minnesota. DeBesse spent two years<br />
as a student assistant for SWT teams that won NCAA Division II national<br />
championships in 1981 and 1982. He was elected to the Southwest Texas<br />
State Hall of Honor in 1998.<br />
Growing up in Texas, DeBesse earned a bachelor’s degree in education<br />
from Southwest Texas State in 1982. He and his wife Janet, a former<br />
Southwest Texas gymnast and cheerleader, have three children: Brittney,<br />
Kaila and Cameron.<br />
Cameron lettered as a wide receiver for the Lobos in 2012 and 2013<br />
THE DeBESSE FILE<br />
Born: Sept. 30, 1959<br />
Hometown: Boston. Mass.<br />
Alma Mater: Southwest Texas State, 1982, B.S., Education<br />
Playing Experience: Southwest Texas State, 1978-80<br />
Family: Wife, Janet, daughters Brittney, Kaila; son Cameron<br />
Coaching Experience<br />
2012-pres. New Mexico (Offensive Coordinator)<br />
2010-11 Sam Houston State (Offensive Coordinator)<br />
2008-09 A&M Consolidated High School (Assistant Coach)<br />
2006-07 Texas A&M (Wide Receivers)<br />
2003-05 Purdue (Wide Receivers)<br />
1997-02 Southwest Texas State (Head Coach)<br />
1992-96 Minnesota (Offensive Coordinator)<br />
1990-91 TCU (Offensive Coordinator)<br />
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1983-89 TCU (Running Backs/Quarterbacks)<br />
1981-82 Southwest Texas State (Student Assistant)<br />
Bowl Games/Postseason<br />
(corresponding to the season, not the actual year of the bowl game)<br />
2011 FCS Championship<br />
2007 Alamo Bowl<br />
2006 Holiday Bowl<br />
2004 Sun Bowl<br />
2003 Capital One Bowl<br />
1984 Bluebonnet Bowl<br />
Kevin Cosgrove<br />
Defensive Coordinator/ILBs<br />
Hometown: Chicago, Ill.<br />
Alma Mater: Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 1980<br />
UNM Exp.: 3rd season<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
*Guided true freshman Dakota Cox to the Football Writers Association of<br />
America Freshman All-America Team in 2013.<br />
*Helped guide the 2012 Lobo defense to 71.9 fewer rushing yards allowed<br />
than in 2011.<br />
*Named the top coordinator in the Big Ten in 2002.<br />
*Nearly half of his 33 years of coaching college football defense has<br />
been as defensive coordinator at BCS programs.<br />
*Was part of four Big Ten Championship teams that went to the Rose<br />
Bowl.<br />
*As defensive coordinator, coached 47 players who went on to the NFL.<br />
Kevin Cosgrove officially was promoted to defensive coordinator on<br />
Jan. 16, 2014, after two years as inside linebackers coach at New Mexico.<br />
Cosgrove guided a pair of Lobos to postseason accolades in 2013.<br />
True freshman middle linebacker Dakota Cox, the first freshman to lead<br />
UNM in tackles (99) since Blake Irwin in 1994, earned the Football Writers<br />
Association of America Freshman All-America honors. And senior<br />
inside linebacker Dallas Bollema, who finished his career at No. 20 on<br />
the school’s all-time tackles list, was named honorable mention All-MW<br />
for the second straight year.<br />
During his first year at UNM, Cosgrove helped the Lobo defense improve<br />
42 spots in the NCAA’s Football Bowl Subdivision in rushing yards<br />
allowed per game (119th in 2011 to 77th in 2012) and 21 spots in total<br />
yards allowed (118th in 2011 to 97th in 2012).<br />
Under Cosgrove’s tutelage, junior LB Dallas Bollema earned All-Mountain<br />
West honorable mention honors after leading the team with 83<br />
tackles (16th in the Mountain West) with two interceptions, two sacks,<br />
two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.<br />
Cosgrove has 33 years’ experience coaching on the defensive side of<br />
the ball, including 17 years as a coordinator. He has coached in 16 bowl<br />
games, including four appearances in the Rose Bowl.<br />
Cosgrove is a member of the Wisconsin Football Coaches Hall of<br />
Fame, being inducted in 2008. In 2006, he was recognized by CBS<br />
College Sports Network analyst Tom Lemming as one of the nation’s top<br />
recruiters, and in 2002 was named the top coordinator in the Big Ten by<br />
The Sporting News. ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. identified Cosgrove as one<br />
of the top coordinators in the country in 1999.<br />
Cosgrove has spent 25 seasons coaching Big Ten football. Most recently,<br />
he was defensive coordinator at the University of Minnesota from<br />
2009-10, during which time he oversaw a unit that improved its pass<br />
defense from 93rd nationally in 2008 to 55th in 2009 and 33rd in 2010.<br />
Three of his linebackers - Lee Campbell, Simoni Lawrence and Nate<br />
Triplett - earned invites to the 2009 NFL Combine.<br />
From 2004-07, Cosgrove was defensive coordinator at Nebraska. The<br />
Cornhuskers ranked 11th nationally in rushing defense in 2004, led the<br />
nation in sacks (50, 4.17 per game) and tackles for loss (124, 10.33 per<br />
game) in 2005, while also ranking in the top 25 nationally in scoring defense<br />
and pass efficiency defense in 2005 and 2006. He helped the program<br />
to a Big 12 North Division Championship in 2006 and appearances<br />
in the 2005 Alamo and 2007 Cotton bowls. In his four seasons, Cosgrove<br />
mentored seven first- or second-team All-Big 12 defenders.<br />
Prior to his time at Nebraska, he spent 14 seasons (1990-2003) at<br />
Wisconsin under head coach Barry Alvarez and coordinated the Badger<br />
defense from 1995-2003. During that span, UW won Big Ten titles in<br />
1993, 1998 and 1999, following each with a victory in the Rose Bowl.<br />
During Cosgrove’s tenure in Madison, the program posted a 7-2 record<br />
in bowl games. Cosgrove also coached the linebackers at Wisconsin<br />
(1990-94), tutoring three who led the conference in tackles in three<br />
different seasons. Included in that trio is the program’s all-time leading<br />
tackler, Pete Monty, whom Cosgrove also recruited.<br />
Cosgrove served as defensive coordinator at the University of Akron<br />
in 2011.<br />
A native of Chicago, he coached linebackers at Colorado State in 1989,<br />
was defensive coordinator at Southeast Missouri State in 1988 and<br />
linebackers coach at Illinois (1983-87) and Morehead State (1983). He<br />
served as graduate assistant at Illinois from 1980-83.<br />
Cosgrove competed collegiately at Benedictine College (Ill.) in 1974<br />
and at Wisconsin-Oshkosh from 1976-78, where he completed a Bachelor<br />
of Science degree in physical education in 1980. He and his wife<br />
Shelly have two sons, Clint and Connor, and one daughter, Shannon.<br />
THE COSGROVE FILE<br />
Born: Dec. 27, 1955<br />
Hometown: Chicago, Ill.<br />
Alma Mater: Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 1980, B.S., Physical Education<br />
Playing Experience: Benedictine College 1974; Wisconsin-Oshkosh,<br />
1976-78<br />
Family: Wife, Shelly, daughter, Shannon; sons Clint, Connor<br />
Coaching Experience<br />
2014-pres. New Mexico (Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers)<br />
2012-13 New Mexico (Inside Linebackers)<br />
2011 Akron (Defensive Coordinator)<br />
2009-10 Minnesota (Co-Defensive Coordinator)<br />
2004-07 Nebraska (Defensive Coordinator)<br />
1995-03 Wisconsin (Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers)<br />
1990-94 Wisconsin (Linebackers)<br />
1989 Colorado State (Linebackers)<br />
1988 Southeast Missouri State (Defensive Coordinator)<br />
1983-87 Illinois (Linebackers)<br />
1983 Morehead State (Linebackers)<br />
1980-83 Illinois (Graduate Assistant)<br />
Bowl Games/Postseason<br />
(corresponding to the season, not the actual year of the bowl game)<br />
2009 Insight Bowl<br />
2007 Cotton Bowl<br />
2005 Alamo Bowl<br />
2003 Music City Bowl<br />
2002 Alamo Bowl<br />
2000 Sun Bowl<br />
2000 Rose Bowl (1999 season)<br />
1999 Rose Bowl (1998 season)<br />
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1998 Outback Bowl<br />
1996 Copper Bowl<br />
1995 Hall of Fame Bowl<br />
1995 Blue-Gray Bowl<br />
1994 Rose Bowl (1993 season)<br />
1985 Peach Bowl<br />
1984 Rose Bowl (1983 season)<br />
1982 Liberty Bowl<br />
Derek Warehime<br />
Run Game Coordinator/TEs<br />
Hometown: Choctaw, Okla.<br />
Alma Mater: Tulsa, 2006<br />
UNM Exp.: 3rd season<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
*Helped UNM rush for 303.8 yards per game in 2013 to rank No. 4 in the<br />
NCAA and give the offense second highest average in school history.<br />
*Helped lead the New Mexico offense to a 188.1-yard improvement in<br />
the rushing game from 2011 to 2012<br />
*Helped lead Sam Houston State to 2011 FCS national championship<br />
game.<br />
*Coached an offensive line that helped the Bearkats rush for 255.9 yards<br />
per game and 46 TDs - the TDs ranking second in the FCS in ‘11.<br />
*Was a four-year starting center at Tulsa and first-team All-Western<br />
Athletic Conference performer his senior season.<br />
2008 GSC Player of the Year, and Joe Wilson and Jon Meadows earned<br />
All-GSC honors as offensive linemen.<br />
Warehime spent two seasons as a graduate assistant at Rice University<br />
from 2006-07. He worked with the offensive line and served as the<br />
team’s assistant video coordinator. The Owls made their first postseason<br />
appearance in 45 years at the New Orleans bowl, were runners-up in the<br />
Conference USA West Division and set 40 offensive school records.<br />
Warehime spent the 2005 season at his alma mater, the University<br />
of Tulsa, where he was a student assistant with the offensive line. The<br />
Golden Hurricane won the 2005 Conference USA football championship<br />
and defeated Fresno State in the Liberty Bowl.<br />
Warehime started 34 games as center for Tulsa (2001-04). He played<br />
on Tulsa’s 7-4 Humanitarian Bowl squad in 2003 and was named as a<br />
first-team All-Western Athletic Conference selection his senior year in<br />
2004.<br />
Warehime is a 2006 graduate of the University of Tulsa with a bachelor’s<br />
degree in history and education. Warehime played high school<br />
football at Choctaw High School in Midwest City, Okla.<br />
He and his wife Kelly are the parents of two daughters, Kaysen and<br />
Kylee and a son, Miller.<br />
THE WAREHIME FILE<br />
Born: Jan. 6, 1983<br />
Hometown: Chicago, Ill.<br />
Alma Mater: Tulsa, 2006, B.S., History, Education<br />
Playing Experience: Tulsa, 2001-04<br />
Family: Wife, Kelly, daughters, Kaysen, Kylee; son Miller<br />
Coaching Experience<br />
Derek Warehime added the title of run-game coordinator to his tight<br />
end duties as he enters his third year with the University of New Mexico.<br />
Warehime was integral to the offensive line blocking schemes, as the<br />
unit paved the pay for a 308.yard average per game rushing in 2013 to<br />
rank fourth in the nation and lead the Mountain West. It’s the second<br />
straight season the Lobos have ranked in the top five in the country in<br />
rushing.<br />
Warehime’s tight ends also became a bigger part in the passing game<br />
in 2013. After the unit recorded nine receptions for 116 yards in 2012, it<br />
had 13 catches for 279 yards in ‘13.<br />
Warehime coached tight ends and helped with the offensive line, and<br />
the unit helped UNM become the most improved rushing team in the<br />
country from 2011 to 2012. After finishing 103rd in the nation in rushing<br />
in 2011, the Lobos finished No. 5 in 2012 with an average of 301.3 yards<br />
per game.<br />
Warehime’s tight end protégé Lucas Reed earned an invitation to the<br />
East-West Shrine Game for collegiate all-stars in January, 2013.<br />
With Warehime in charge of the Sam Houston State offensive line,<br />
SHSU had the No. 6 rushing offense in the Football Championship Subdivision<br />
in 2011, averaging 255.9 yards per game. The Bearkats had averaged<br />
nearly 40 points per game. Tim Flanders ranked 17thin the Football<br />
Championship Subdivision with 1,644 yards, and teammate Richard<br />
Sincere added 979. Quarterback Brian Bell threw for 2,069 yards.<br />
Center Travis Watson and offensive tackle Chris Crockett earned 2011<br />
Sports Network/Fathead.com All-America honors under Warehime’s<br />
tutelage.<br />
In Warehime’s first season, the Kats led the Southland Conference in<br />
rushing offense and had three players earn all-league honors. Running<br />
back Tim Flanders was named as the Southland’s “Newcomer-of-the-<br />
Year.”<br />
Warehime worked two seasons as offensive line and tight ends coach<br />
and strength and conditioning coordinator at the University of Arkansas<br />
at Monticello. He was the Boll Weevils’ offensive coordinator in 2009.<br />
UAM led the Gulf South Conference in total offense (499.3 yards per<br />
game) and rushing offense (244.4). UAM quarterback Scott Buisson was<br />
2012-Pres. New Mexico (Tight Ends)<br />
2010-11 Sam Houston State (Offensive Line)<br />
2009 Arkansas-Monticello (Offensive Coordinator)<br />
2008 Arkansas-Monticello (Offensive Line, Tight Ends, Strength<br />
and Conditioning Coordinator)<br />
2006-07 Rice (Graduate Assistant, Assistant Video Coordinator)<br />
2005 Tulsa (Offensive Line Student Assistant)<br />
Bowl Games/Postseason<br />
(corresponding to the season, not the actual year of the bowl game)<br />
2011 FCS Championship<br />
2006 New Orleans Bowl<br />
2005 Liberty Bowl<br />
Scott Baumgartner<br />
Wide Receivers<br />
Hometown: La Mirada, Calif.<br />
Alma Mater: Pacific, 1989<br />
UNM Exp.: 2nd season<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
*Guided a receiver corps unit that more than doubled the number of<br />
touchdown receptions it recorded in 2013 (seven) than it had in 2012<br />
(three) and more than 300 more receiving yards (869 in 2013, 552 in<br />
2012).<br />
*Was integral to the development of the pistol offense under head coach<br />
Chris Ault at Nevada.<br />
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*Five straight seasons of producing all-conference wide receivers (firstor<br />
second-team).<br />
*Nevada pupil Brandon Wimberly earned first-team All-Mountain West<br />
honors in 2012.<br />
*Placed three wide receivers in the NFL since 2009, two of which are still<br />
on NFL rosters.<br />
Scott Baumgartner begins his second season as wide receivers coach<br />
at the University of New Mexico.<br />
He did a fantastic job with an entirely new starting unit in 2013. The<br />
young Lobo wideouts in 2013 produced 10 more receptions, 317 more<br />
receiving yards and four more touchdowns than the unit did in 2012.<br />
Prior to UNM, Baumgartner coached for nine years at the University<br />
of Nevada.<br />
Baumgartner spent nine years with the Wolf Pack, seven as the wide<br />
receivers coach. In 2012, Baumgartner coached All-Mountain West<br />
selection Brandon Wimberly, who had 63 receptions for 788 yards and<br />
five touchdowns.<br />
While Baumgartner coached at Nevada, the Wolfpack had seven<br />
finishes in the top 15 nationally in total offense. Nevada has ranked in<br />
the top 10 in total offense in each of the past five years, including No. 2<br />
in 2009. The Wolfpack were No. 8 in 2012.<br />
Baumgartner helped develop Rishard Matthews into a two-time<br />
All-Western Athletic Conference selection and an NFL draft pick (2012,<br />
Miami Dolphins) from 2010-11. Matthews tallied 1,364 yards as a senior<br />
in ‘11, giving Baumgartner yet another 1,000-yard receiver. Baumgartner<br />
also saw another pupil head to the NFL as Tray Session signed (2012)<br />
with the Oakland Raiders.<br />
With Matthews earning All-WAC honors in 2010 and 2011, it marked<br />
the fourth straight season that one of Baumgartner’s pupils earned allleague<br />
accolades as Wimberly was a second-team All-WAC pick in 2009.<br />
In 2008, Baumgartner mentored a 1,000-yard receiver for the second<br />
straight season as Marko Mitchell had 61 catches for 1,141 yards and<br />
10 touchdowns. Mitchell, a 2009 draftee of the Washington Redskins, is<br />
now with the Detroit Lions. He was selected first-team All-WAC in 2008.<br />
That same year, Baumgartner had three receivers with at least 40 receptions<br />
and 500 yards in Mitchell, Mike McCoy and Chris Wellington.<br />
In 2007, Baumgartner developed Mitchell into a 1,000-yard receiver,<br />
and the Wolfpack wideouts caught 17 touchdown passes. Three different<br />
players (Mitchell, McCoy and Kyle Sammons) each had at least 30<br />
catches, 600 yards and four touchdowns.<br />
In the previous seasons, Baumgartner helped wide receiver Caleb<br />
Spencer earn All-WAC honors and finish among Nevada’s career leaders<br />
in receptions, yards and touchdowns.<br />
In 2004, his first year in Reno, Baumgartner worked the quarterbacks<br />
- including Jeff Rowe, who would go on to the NFL. Baumgartner has also<br />
been an integral part of the Wolf Pack’s special teams over the years. In<br />
2005, punter Justin Bergendahl earned first-team All-WAC honors after<br />
ranking in the national top 50 in punting.<br />
Prior to arriving in Reno, Baumgartner, who has more than 20 years<br />
of college coaching experience, spent eight years coaching receivers,<br />
quarterbacks and special teams at Central Missouri State.<br />
A noted West Coast recruiter, Baumgartner hails from California and<br />
has many ties to high school and junior college coaches throughout the<br />
Golden State from his time as an assistant coach at West Valley College<br />
in Saratoga, Calif., and as a player at Cerritos College in Norwalk, Calif.<br />
He coached four years at West Valley College (1992-95), and spent four<br />
seasons at his alma mater, Pacific University in Forest Grove, Ore. (1988-<br />
91).<br />
THE BAUMGARTNER FILE<br />
Born: June 19, 1965<br />
Hometown: La Mirada, Calif.<br />
Alma Mater: Pacific (OR), 1989, B.S., Physical Education and Health;<br />
Central Missouri State, 2003, Master’s, Athletic Administration<br />
Playing Experience: Cerritos, 1985-86; Pacific (OR), 1987-88<br />
Family: Wife, Lori, stepdaughter, McKenzie; stepson, Tyler<br />
Coaching Experience<br />
2013-pres. New Mexico (Wide Receivers)<br />
2005-12 Nevada (Wide Receivers)<br />
2004 Nevada (Quarterbacks)<br />
1996-03 Central Missouri State (Assistant Coach)<br />
1992-95 West Valley College (Assistant Coach)<br />
1988-91 Pacific (Ore.) (Assistant Coach)<br />
Bowl Games/Postseason<br />
(corresponding to the season, not the actual year of the bowl game)<br />
2012 New Mexico Bowl<br />
2011 Hawai’i Bowl<br />
2010 Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl<br />
2009 Hawai’i Bowl<br />
2008 Humanitarian Bowl<br />
2007 New Mexico Bowl<br />
2006 MPC Computers Bowl<br />
2005 Hawai’i Bowl<br />
Jason Lenzmeier<br />
Offensive Line<br />
Hometown: Frisco, Texas<br />
Alma Mater: New Mexico, 2005<br />
UNM Exp.: 5th season<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
*Has guided a Lobo offensive line that blocked for the two top-five nationally-ranked<br />
rushing teams in 2012-13. The Lobos ranked fourth in the<br />
country in 2013 with an average of 308.8 yards per game and fifth in the<br />
country in 2012 with an average of 301.3 yards per game.<br />
*A four-year starter for New Mexico and first-team All-Mountain West<br />
selection in 2003, Lenzmeier is the only offensive lineman in the history<br />
of the Mountain West to earn a conference Offensive Player of the Week<br />
award.<br />
*Lenzmeier’s offensive lines have blocked for 1,000-yard rushers in six of<br />
the last seven seasons (UNM’s Rodney Ferguson in 2007-08 and Kasey<br />
Carrier in 2012-13, and New Mexico State’s Seth Smith in 2009 and<br />
Kenny Turner in 2011).<br />
*Coached current Carolina Panthers starting right tackle Byron Bell,<br />
Washington Redskins offensive lineman Erik Cook and former Washington<br />
Redskins and current Philadelphia Soul (Arena Football League)<br />
offensive lineman Devin Clark - all three players coming from UNM.<br />
*Coached two first-team all-conference players (Vince Natali and Devin<br />
Clark of New Mexico in 2007) and one second-team player (Davonte<br />
Wallace of New Mexico State in 2011).<br />
Jason Lenzmeier is in his third year of his second tour of duty as<br />
offensive line coach of the Lobos. His unit has become one of the most<br />
dominant run-game units in the Mountain West. The Lobos have ranked<br />
fourth and fifth nationally in rushing the last two seasons (2013 and<br />
2012, respectively).<br />
New Mexico averaged 308.8 rushing yards per game in 2013 to rank<br />
fourth in the country. The total also was the best in the Mountain West<br />
and ended Air Force’s monopoly on the team rushing crown. The Falcons<br />
had been MW rushing champions every season since the Mountain<br />
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West’s inception in 1999.<br />
The Lobos’ 40 rushing touchdowns ranked eighth in the NCAA this<br />
season and were the second most in UNM history.<br />
UNM has had a 1,000-yard rusher in each of Lenzmeier’s four seasons<br />
as offensive line coach (2007-08, 2012-13).<br />
He made an immediate impact during his return to New Mexico in<br />
2012. The Lobos rushed for 301.5 yards per game, which ranked fifth in<br />
the nation and was the most by a New Mexico team since 1971 rushed<br />
for 384.3 yards per game.<br />
UNM set a school record with 10 300-yard rushing games in 2012,<br />
tying the 1971 team with nine straight games of 300 yards. Its 34 rushing<br />
touchdowns in ‘12 rank as the second most in school history.<br />
Under Lenzmeier, the Lobos surrendered just 12 sacks in 2012 after<br />
allowing 30 sacks in 2011.<br />
Three Lobos earned honorable mention All-Mountain West honors<br />
in 2012: junior left tackle Darryl Johnson, sophomore left guard LaMar<br />
Bratton and junior center Dillon Farrell.<br />
Lenzmeier, who began his coaching career at UNM in 2006, spent<br />
three seasons at rival New Mexico State (2009-11) prior to returning to<br />
the Lobos in 2012.<br />
In 2011, sophomore Davonte Wallace earned second-team All-Western<br />
Athletic Conference honors under Lenzmeier’s tutelage.<br />
In his first season with New Mexico State, Lenzmeier guided the<br />
offensive line as it allowed just 23 sacks on the year, a 21-sack improvement<br />
from the 44 sacks given up by the Aggies in 2008. The Aggies’<br />
offensive line also helped running back Seth Smith become the first<br />
Aggie since 2000 to rush for a 1,000 yards in a season. The Aggies ranked<br />
No. 66 in the nation in rushing offense. In 2010, the line allowed just 19<br />
sacks on the season.<br />
A former University of New Mexico all-conference offensive lineman,<br />
Lenzmeier spent three seasons with the Lobos, two as the offensive line<br />
coach and one as UNM’s graduate assistant on offense. He helped the<br />
Lobo offense rush for 208 yards a game in 2008 and 135 yards a game in<br />
2007.<br />
Entering the 2007 season at the age of 26, Lenzmeier was New Mexico’s<br />
youngest full-time assistant coach in 23 years, since Greg Azar, then<br />
24, coached the Lobo defensive line in 1984.<br />
Lenzmeier did an outstanding job in his rookie season as a pair of<br />
seniors, offensive tackle Devin Clark and center Vince Natali were named<br />
first-team All-Mountain West Conference selections in 2007.The Lobos<br />
improved in every offensive category from the previous season. Natali<br />
was also an Academic All-American. In 2008, Lenzmeier guided center<br />
Erik Cook to a second-team All-MWC selection. Cook went on to play in<br />
the NFL with the Washington Redskins.<br />
A 1999 graduate of Frisco (Texas) High School, Lenzmeier was a<br />
four-year starter for UNM on the offensive line from 2000-03, earning<br />
first team All-Mountain West honors at offensive tackle as a senior. He<br />
played in 47 career games, starting 42, including 35 in a row between<br />
his sophomore and senior seasons. He remains the only lineman in<br />
Mountain West history to win a conference Offensive Player of the Week<br />
honor for his performance during UNM’s 47-35 win at No. 23 Utah in<br />
2003.<br />
Lenzmeier signed free agent contracts with the San Diego Chargers<br />
and St. Louis Rams in 2004 before returning to Albuquerque in 2005. He<br />
graduated from UNM in the summer of 2005.<br />
Lenzmeier and his wife Kelsey welcomed their first son, Brooks, to the<br />
world on March 29, 2012.<br />
THE LENZMEIER FILE<br />
Born: Feb. 2, 1981<br />
Hometown: Frisco, Texas<br />
Alma Mater: New Mexico, 2005, B.S., University Studies<br />
Playing Experience: New Mexico, 2000-2003; San Diego Chargers<br />
2004; St. Louis Rams, 2004<br />
Family: Wife, Kelsey; son, Brooks<br />
Coaching Experience<br />
2012-pres. New Mexico (Offensive Line)<br />
2009-11 New Mexico State (Offensive Line)<br />
2007-08 New Mexico (Offensive Line)<br />
2006 New Mexico (Graduate Assistant)<br />
Bowl Games/Postseason<br />
(corresponding to the season, not the actual year of the bowl game)<br />
2007 New Mexico Bowl<br />
2006 New Mexico Bowl<br />
2003 Las Vegas Bowl (player)<br />
2002 Las Vegas Bowl (player)<br />
Archie McDaniel<br />
Outside Linebackers<br />
Hometown: Bay City, Texas<br />
Alma Mater: Texas A&M, 2005<br />
UNM Exp.: 3rd season<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
*Coached honorable mention All-Mountain West performer Brett Bowers<br />
in 2013. Bowers ranked 25th in the nation in forced fumbles with three<br />
and sixth in the MW in sacks with 6.0.<br />
*Helped the 2012 University of New Mexico defense allow 71.9 fewer<br />
rushing yards per game than it did in 2011.<br />
*Three-year starting linebacker and senior captain as a player at Texas<br />
A&M (2002-05) for former New Mexico head coach Dennis Franchione.<br />
Produced a trio of all-conference performers during his one year as linebackers<br />
coach at Trinity Valley Community College in 2007.<br />
*Coached H-back Charles Clay, who was a sixth-round selection of the<br />
Miami Dolphins in the 2011 NFL draft. Clay recorded 16 catches for 233<br />
yards and three touchdowns his rookie season.<br />
Archie McDaniel enters his third year as a UNM assistant coach but<br />
makes the switch to outside linebackers in 2014 after coaching the<br />
defensive line his first two seasons at UNM.<br />
The 2013 Lobo defensive line accounted for 65.6 percent of the<br />
team’s sacks and 38.3 percent of the team’s tackles for loss. All-Mountain<br />
West honorable mention Brett Bowers had nine tackles for loss, six<br />
sacks and three forced fumbles for the Lobos in 2013.<br />
His defensive line unit in 2012 helped the Lobos improve from a No.<br />
119 ranking among the 120 Football Bowl Subdivision teams in rush<br />
defense in 2011 to a No. 74 ranking in 2012.<br />
His line (including the rush outside linebacker position) produced 38<br />
tackles for loss and 15 sacks in 2012. Junior defensive end Jacori Greer<br />
earned honorable mention All-Mountain West honors after leading the<br />
team with eight tackles for loss and five sacks. Greer’s sack total put him<br />
10th in the conference.<br />
McDaniel came to UNM after a two-year stay at the University of<br />
Tulsa. He coached the Hurricane’s defensive tackles in 2011 and their<br />
tight ends/H-backs in 2010, when the Golden Hurricane ranked sixth in<br />
the nation in total offense.<br />
Under McDaniel’s leadership, Tulsa’s Cory Dorris earned honorable<br />
mention All-Conference USA honors in 2011. Golden Hurricane H-back<br />
Charles Clay was an honorable mention all-conference performer in<br />
2010.<br />
McDaniel came to Tulsa following one season as the linebackers<br />
coach at Texas Southern University, where the TSU defense was ranked<br />
22nd in the nation for total defense during the 2009 campaign. He<br />
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helped that defensive unit rank first in the SWAC for total defense and<br />
second for rush defense.<br />
McDaniel spent the 2008 season as a defensive graduate assistant at<br />
his alma mater, Texas A&M. He assisted with coaching the Aggies’ defensive<br />
line. McDaniel spent the 2007 season coaching linebackers at Trinity<br />
Valley Community College and produced three all-conference players at<br />
linebacker that season.<br />
He played linebacker at Texas A&M, where he was a three-year starter<br />
and team captain his senior season. McDaniel totaled 213 tackles, five<br />
sacks and two interceptions as a starter from 2003-05. He earned his<br />
degree from A&M in agricultural development in 2005.<br />
McDaniel has also served an internship with the Houston Texans in<br />
the NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship Intern program.<br />
McDaniel is married to the former LaTrenia Byrd of Tuscaloosa, Ala.,<br />
and has one son, Christian.<br />
THE McDANIEL FILE<br />
Born: Sept. 18, 1983<br />
Hometown: Bay City, Texas<br />
Alma Mater: Texas A&M, 2005, B.S., Agricultural Development<br />
Playing Experience: Texas A&M, 2002-05<br />
Family: Wife, LaTrenia; son, Christian<br />
Coaching Experience<br />
2014-pres. New Mexico (Outside Linebackers)<br />
2012-13 New Mexico (Defensive Line)<br />
2011 Tulsa (Defensive Tackles)<br />
2010 Tulsa (Tight Ends/H-Backs)<br />
2009 Texas Southern (Linebackers)<br />
2008 Texas A&M (Graduate Assistant)<br />
2007 Trinity Valley (Texas) Community College (Linebackers)<br />
Bowl Games/Postseason<br />
(corresponding to the season, not the actual year of the bowl game)<br />
2011 Armed Forces Bowl<br />
2010 Hawaii Bowl<br />
2005 Cotton Bowl (player)<br />
Charles McMillian<br />
Defensive Backs<br />
Hometown: Bryan, Texas<br />
Alma Mater: Utah State, 1995<br />
UNM Exp.: 1st season<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
*Coached under noted coaching luminaries Mike Sherman (Texas A&M)<br />
and Gary Patterson (TCU).<br />
*Mentored current Washington Redskins defensive back Jordan Pugh<br />
and New Orleans Saints DB Terrence Franklin at Texas A&M.<br />
*Guided cornerback Drew Coleman at TCU; Coleman was a sixth-round<br />
draft choice in 2006 and went on to play six seasons in the NFL.<br />
*Coached University of Cincinnati cornerback Blue Adams, who had a<br />
five-year NFL career and is now an assistant defensive backs coach with<br />
the Miami Dolphins.<br />
Charles McMillian begins his first season as the Lobos’ defensive<br />
backs coach. He comes to UNM from Prairie View A&M, having served<br />
as defensive coordinator last season for the Panthers.<br />
McMillian brings with him a wealth of experience on the defensive<br />
side of the ball as a former assistant in the Big 12, Big Ten, Mountain<br />
West and Conference USA.<br />
In 2013, he coached a couple of second-team All-Southwestern Athletic<br />
Conference performers last season in linebackers Raheem Cardwell<br />
and Jerome Howard at Prairie View. Caldwell led the team with 104<br />
tackles and had eight tackles for loss. Howard was the Panthers’ second-leading<br />
tackler with 91 and led the SWAC with 19.5 tackles for loss.<br />
In January of 2008, McMillian landed in the Big 12 as the defensive<br />
backs coach at Texas A&M under Mike Sherman. McMillian coached<br />
defensive back Trent Hunter to honorable mention All-Big 12 honors as<br />
a true freshman as he finished third on the team with 64 tackles and a<br />
team-high three interceptions. Hunter earned All-Big 12 second-team<br />
honors in 2009 along with fellow defensive back Jordan Pugh as Texas<br />
A&M made an appearance in the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl.<br />
During the 2010 campaign, Texas A&M won its most games (nine) since<br />
2006 and advanced to the Cotton Bowl as four defensive backs earned<br />
All-Big 12 honors. In 2011, McMillian had two defensive backs selected<br />
to the All-Big 12 team as A&M earned a bid to the Meineke Car Care<br />
Bowl of Texas. Under McMillian’s watch, two defensive backs were<br />
drafted by NFL teams in Pugh and Terrence Frederick while defensive<br />
back Lionel Smith signed a free agent contract.<br />
Prior to his time at Texas A&M, McMillian was a member of Gary<br />
Patterson’s staff at TCU in January of 2004. He immediately made an<br />
impact in TCU’s secondary as two members earned All-CUSA Honors in<br />
2004. During the 2005 campaign, TCU moved to the Mountain West and<br />
won the conference in its first season. Four members of the secondary<br />
earned All-MW honors as the Horned Frogs finished the season ranked<br />
ninth nationally and won the EV1.net Houston Bowl Championship.<br />
Two of McMillian’s cornerbacks received the opportunity to play in the<br />
NFL as Drew Coleman was a sixth-round draft pick while Quincy Butler<br />
signed as a free agent. In 2006, TCU once again finished the season<br />
ranked in the top 25 while claiming a Poinsettia Bowl win over Northern<br />
Illinois. McMillian coached Nick Sanders to a spot on the Freshman<br />
All-American Team as TCU allowed a Mountain West low nine touchdown<br />
passes that season. Once again in 2007, McMillian had three<br />
members from the secondary earn all-conference honors as TCU claimed<br />
a victory in the 2007 Texas Bowl. Along with Coleman and Butler, TCU<br />
standout defensive back Rafael Priest signed a free agent contract with<br />
the New Orleans Saints.<br />
Before returning to his home state with TCU in 2004, McMillian<br />
coached cornerbacks at the University of Indiana in the Big Ten from<br />
2002-04. As a member of the Hoosiers’ coaching staff, McMillian helped<br />
Indiana upset nationally ranked Wisconsin in October of 2002 while<br />
finishing the year ranked 33rd nationally in pass defense.<br />
McMillian coached one year at Cincinnati, prior to his transfer to<br />
Indiana. There, he molded two future NFL Draft picks in cornerbacks<br />
coach Lavar Glover and Blue Adams. The Bearcats were participants in<br />
the Motor City Bowl in Detroit that season.<br />
He had a second tour of duty at Navy in 2000, coaching his first<br />
All-American in safety Chris Lepore. Lepore led the Midshipmen in<br />
tackles and accounted for nearly half of the team’s turnovers under<br />
McMillian’s watch.<br />
McMillian coached the secondary during a two-year stay at Boise<br />
State from 1998-99, helping the Broncos win a Big West championship<br />
and a Humanitarian Bowl victory over Louisville. Boise State ranked 21st<br />
in pass efficiency defense in 1999. Boise State defensive back Dempsey<br />
Dees inked a free agent contract with the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts.<br />
McMillian began his coaching career as a student assistant at Utah<br />
State in 1995 before moving to the Naval Academy for the first time later<br />
that year as the junior varsity secondary coach along with serving as a<br />
defensive and special teams assistant with the varsity team.<br />
A native of Bryan, Texas, McMillian began his collegiate playing career<br />
at San Jose City College in 1991 and was his league’s Defensive Player of<br />
the Year in 1992. He moved on to Utah State and led the Aggies to a Big<br />
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West co-Championship in 1993 and a berth in the Las Vegas Bowl.<br />
McMillian is a 1995 graduate of Utah State with a degree in science<br />
and liberal arts. McMillian and his wife, Cydryce McMillian, have two<br />
children: Isaiah and Mykayla. McMillian also has a daughter, Cherrelle.<br />
THE McMillian FILE<br />
Born: Dec. 28, 1971<br />
Hometown: Bryan, Texas<br />
Alma Mater: Utah State, 2005, B.S., Science & Liberal Arts<br />
Playing Experience: San Jose City College, 1991-92; Utah State, 1993-<br />
94<br />
Family: Wife, Cydryce; daughters, Cherrelle, Mykayla; son, Isaiah<br />
Coaching Experience<br />
2014- pres. New Mexico (Defensive Backs)<br />
2013 Prairie View A&M (Defensive Coordinator)<br />
2008-11 Texas A&M (Cornerbacks)<br />
2004-07 TCU (Secondary)<br />
2002-04 Indiana (Secondary)<br />
2001-02 Cincinnati (Secondary)<br />
2000-01 Navy (Secondary)<br />
1998-00 Boise State (Secondary)<br />
1995-98 Navy (Secondary)<br />
Bowl Games/Postseason<br />
(corresponding to the season, not the actual year of the bowl game)<br />
2009 Independence Bowl<br />
2007 Texas Bowl<br />
2006 Poinsettia Bowl<br />
2005 EV1.net Bowl<br />
2001 Motor City Bowl<br />
1999 Humanitarian Bowl<br />
1996 Aloha Bowl<br />
1993 Las Vegas Bowl (Player)<br />
Barry Sacks<br />
Defensive Line<br />
Hometown: Ephrata, Wash.<br />
Alma Mater: Montana, 1993<br />
UNM Exp.: 1st season<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
*Coached defensive lineman Dontay Moch at Nevada; Moch was a thirdround<br />
NFL Draft selection by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2011 and currently<br />
plays for the Arizona Cardinals.<br />
*Mentored 2011 Sports Illustrated All-America defensive tackle Brett<br />
Roy.<br />
*Responsible for recruitment of current San Francisco 49ers quarterback<br />
Colin Kaepernick to Nevada in 2006.<br />
*Coached alongside current Lobo wide receivers coach Scott Baumgartner<br />
for nine years at Nevada.<br />
Barry Sacks enters his first year at New Mexico after spending 2013 as<br />
the defensive tackles coach at the University of California. He has a total<br />
of 34 seasons in the coaching profession with 27 in the collegiate ranks.<br />
Sacks coached the most decorated defensive player on the team<br />
during his single campaign at Cal in senior defensive tackle Deandre<br />
Coleman. Under Sacks’ guidance, Coleman earned a Phil Steele thirdteam<br />
All-Pac-12 honor and has accepted invitations to play in both Reese’s<br />
Senior Bowl and East-West Shrine Game following the ’13 season.<br />
Coleman started all 12 games and led the team with a career-high 9.0<br />
tackles for loss (for minus-27 yards), ranked third on the club with 2.5<br />
sacks (minus-4 yards) and paced all defensive linemen with 40 tackles.<br />
Sacks also coached junior defensive tackle Viliami Moala to his most<br />
productive season with the Golden Bears as he posted career bests of 37<br />
tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss (minus-16 yards), 1.5 sacks (minus-11 yards)<br />
two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery in 12 games and 11 starts.<br />
Sacks spent 11 seasons on the coaching staff at Nevada before his<br />
arrival at Cal, with the Wolf Pack playing in bowl games each of his final<br />
eight campaigns. The energetic and enthusiastic coach served in a number<br />
of roles during his 11 seasons with the Wolf Pack from 2002-12 but<br />
was a mainstay on the defensive line in his later seasons. He developed<br />
some of the top pass rushers in school history, most notably Dontay<br />
Moch and Kevin Basped.<br />
Moch, who set school and Western Athletic Conference records for<br />
career tackles for loss, was a 2011 third-round NFL Draft selection of<br />
the Cincinnati Bengals. He played in Cincinnati for two seasons before<br />
joining the Arizona Cardinals in 2013.<br />
Basped was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Jets<br />
in 2010 and played for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football<br />
League and Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League before<br />
being assigned to the Spokane Shock of the Arena Football League on<br />
Dec. 20, 2013.<br />
In Sacks’ final season during at Nevada in 2012, defensive end Brock<br />
Hekking ranked third in the WAC with an average of 0.62 sacks per game<br />
and posted a total of 8.0 sacks for minus-62 yards in his first season as a<br />
starter.<br />
Nevada registered a 7-6 record and nearly upset No. 22 Southern<br />
Miss in the Hawaii Bowl in 2011, limiting the 15th-ranked scoring offense<br />
in the country to 13 points and 125 yards below its season averages.<br />
Nevada finished 22nd in the country in pass efficiency defense (a 115.14<br />
rating). Sports Illustrated first-team all-America defensive tackle Brett<br />
Roy led the defense. Roy had 18.5 tackles for loss (minus-57 yards),<br />
pacing the WAC and ranking 12th nationally at 1.42 per game. He also<br />
posted 10.0 sacks (minus-36 yards), ranking second in the WAC and tying<br />
for 13th in the country at 0.77 per game.<br />
Nevada won the WAC title in 2010, posting a 13-1 overall record<br />
and defeating Boston College in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl with the<br />
defensive unit a huge part of the team’s success. The Wolf Pack featured<br />
a rushing defense that ranked 18th nationally (120.29 yards per game<br />
allowed) and a scoring defense that was 31st (21.43 points per game<br />
allowed) – both ranking second in the WAC. Much of the team’s defensive<br />
success came from pressure as the Wolf Pack was 24th nationally in<br />
sacks at 2.5 per game. Moch had 22.0 tackles for loss (minus-83 yards),<br />
leading the WAC and ranking 10th nationally with an average of 1.57 per<br />
game.<br />
In 2009, Basped and Moch led the conference in sacks and tackles<br />
for loss, respectively. Basped’s 9.5 sacks (minus-60 yards) produced an<br />
average of 0.79 per game, while Moch finished with 20.0 tackles for loss<br />
(minus-93 yards) and an average of 1.54 per game that tied for eighth<br />
nationally. Basped also was third in the WAC in tackles for loss (1.04 per<br />
game), while Moch was third in sacks at 0.5 per game.<br />
Moch led the WAC in sacks in 2008, averaging 1.15 per game. Basped<br />
was third in tackles for loss (1.42 per game) and Moch fourth (1.31 per<br />
game).<br />
Sacks coached the Pack’s outside linebackers in 2007. Ezra Butler led<br />
the team in tackles (93) and tackles for loss (13.5 for minus-37 yards. He<br />
also paced the WAC in per-game tackles for loss (1.23 per game). Butler<br />
went on to spent time on the rosters of the San Francisco 49ers, New<br />
York Jets and New Orleans Saints, as well as the Las Vegas Locomotives<br />
where his squad was two-time United Football League champions. Sacks<br />
also coached Nick Fuhr, who led the team in sacks (6.0 for minus-58<br />
yards) and tied for second in tackles for loss (11.5 for minus-79 yards).<br />
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Both totals tied for sixth in the WAC on a per-game basis (0.46 sacks per<br />
game, 0.88 tackles for loss per game).<br />
Sacks spent three seasons as Nevada’s co-defensive coordinator from<br />
2004-06, helping the Wolf Pack rank 30th in the nation in 2006 in scoring<br />
defense (19.15 points per game allowed) and post the country’s 21stranked<br />
passing defense (190.33 yards per game allowed) in 2004.<br />
During his first year at Nevada in 2002, Sacks coached tight ends<br />
and CoSIDA first-team Academic All-America and All-WAC second-team<br />
selection Erick Streelman. He moved over to the other side of the ball<br />
to work with the defensive line in 2003 and helped tutor two All-WAC<br />
selections in first-teamer Jorge Cordova (the team’s MVP in 2003 and<br />
the school’s career sacks leader) and second-teamer Derek Kennard,<br />
Jr. (the team’s defensive MVP in 2003). Cordova went on to spend four<br />
seasons in the NFL with Jacksonville (2004-07), Tennessee (2007) and<br />
Miami (2007).<br />
Sacks came to Nevada after a one-year stint as defensive coordinator<br />
with the San Jose Sabercats of the Arena Football League in 2001. Prior<br />
to that, he served as defensive coordinator at San Jose State from 1998-<br />
2000 under then-head coach and former UNM offensive coordinator<br />
Dave Baldwin. Sacks also spent one season as co-offensive coordinator<br />
at Adams (Colo.) State in 1997.<br />
He spent four seasons as the defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator<br />
at Boise State (1993-96), with the Broncos reaching the Division<br />
I-AA finals, winning the Big Sky Conference and posting a 13-2 overall<br />
record in 1994 when he coached Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year Joe<br />
O’Brien.<br />
Sacks’ collegiate coaching career started with seven seasons as the<br />
defensive line coach at Portland State (1986-92), where he coached<br />
on five teams that reached the NCAA Division II playoffs. The Vikings<br />
were national finalists in back-to-back seasons in 1987 and 1988, while<br />
reaching the semifinals in each of Sacks’ final two campaigns in 1991<br />
and 1992. They were quarterfinalists in 1989.<br />
Sacks is also a tireless and effective recruiter who consistently cultivated<br />
his area. Among those Sacks recruited to Nevada were current<br />
NFL players Isaiah Frey (Chicago Bears’ cornerback), Virgil Green (Denver<br />
Broncos’ tight end), James Michael-Johnson (Kansas City Chiefs’ linebacker),<br />
Colin Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback) and Rishard<br />
Matthews (Miami Dolphins’ wide receiver).<br />
The Ephrata, Wash., native played four seasons of football at Montana<br />
(1976-79) before graduating from the school with a bachelor’s<br />
degree in health education and physical education in 1980.<br />
Sacks and his wife, Teresa, have two children: Alexandra and Philip.<br />
THE SACKS FILE<br />
Born: Nov. 24, 1957<br />
Hometown: Ephrata, Wash.<br />
Alma Mater: Montana, 1993, B.S., Health Education and Physical<br />
Education<br />
Playing Experience: Montana, 1976-79<br />
Family: Wife, Teresa; daughter, Alexandra; son, Philip<br />
Coaching Experience<br />
2014-pres. New Mexico (Defensive Line)<br />
2013 California (Defensive Line)<br />
2012 Nevada (Defensive Line)<br />
2011 Nevada (Defensive Ends)<br />
2010 Nevada (Defensive Tackles)<br />
2007-09 Nevada (Defensive Line)<br />
2004-06 Nevada (Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line)<br />
2003 Nevada (Defensive Ends)<br />
2002 Nevada (Tight Ends)<br />
2001 San Jose Sabercats – AFL (Defensive Coordinator)<br />
1998-00 San Jose State (Defensive Coordinator)<br />
1997 Adams State (Co-Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers)<br />
1993-96 Boise State (Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator)<br />
1987-92 Portland State (Defensive Line)<br />
Bowl Games/Postseason<br />
(corresponding to the season, not the actual year of the bowl game)<br />
2012 New Mexico Bowl<br />
2011 Hawaii Bowl<br />
2010 Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl<br />
2009 Hawaii Bowl<br />
2008 Humanitarian Bowl<br />
2007 New Mexico Bowl<br />
2006 MPC Computers Bowl<br />
2005 Hawaii Bowl<br />
1994 Division I-AA finalist<br />
1992 Division II semifinalist<br />
1991 Division II semifinalist<br />
1989 Division II quarterfinalist<br />
1988, Division II finalist<br />
1987, Division II finalist<br />
Apollo Wright<br />
Running Backs<br />
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa.<br />
Alma Mater: Cheyney (PA), 1998<br />
UNM Exp.: 2nd season<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
*Guided senior running back Kasey Carrier to 1,122 yards in 10 games in<br />
2013.<br />
*Played a significant role in the development of former NFL All-Pro and<br />
Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook. Westbrook rushed<br />
for 1,603 yards and 22 TDs for Villanova in 2001, earning Division I-AA<br />
National Player of the Year honors.<br />
*Coached Florida International’s Kedrick Rhodes to a school-record 1,149<br />
rushing yards, along with 15 touchdowns, in 2011.<br />
*Served as special teams coach for FIU’s T.Y. Hilton, a rookie wide receiver<br />
for the Indianapolis Colts in 2012.<br />
*Coached Florida International kicker Jack Griffin, who was a Lou Groza<br />
Award (nation’s best kicker) semifinalist in 2011.<br />
Apollo Wright begins his second year at UNM after a highly successful<br />
debut season with the Lobos in 2013.<br />
UNM’s running backs combined for 2,387 yards and 29 touchdowns<br />
in 2013. Second-team All-Mountain West selection Kasey Carrier ranked<br />
16th in the nation in rushing yards per game with an average of 112.2.<br />
Carrier’s 1,122 yards represented the ninth best single-season rushing<br />
total in UNM history.<br />
Wright arrived at UNM in February of 2013. He spent six seasons at<br />
Florida International University, the last three as the Panthers’ running<br />
backs coach. In 2012, Wright worked with a trio of backs who combined<br />
to rush for 1,452 yards and 15 touchdowns despite each missing games<br />
due to injury.<br />
One of the players was Kedrick Rhodes, who set a school record<br />
with 1,149 rushing yards on 234 carries in 2011 and was a second-team<br />
All-Sun Belt Conference selection. Twice during the 2011 year, Rhodes<br />
carried the ball 30 times, tying for third all-time in a single-game.<br />
Rhodes has seven 100-yard rushing games during his career, which is<br />
an FIU record. He had five 100-yard games in 2011.<br />
FIU running back Darriet Perry finished his career in 2011, and under<br />
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the tutelage of Wright, the veteran established several FIU rushing records.<br />
During the 2010 season, Perry scored a school-record 16 rushing<br />
touchdowns while the team finished with 26 total scores on the ground.<br />
Perry would ultimately finish his collegiate career a year later with 27<br />
touchdowns rushing.<br />
Wright previously served as Florida International’s special teams<br />
coordinator (2007-11) and helped turn kicker Jack Griffin into one of the<br />
nation’s finest and a Lou Groza Award semifinalist in 2011. Griffin set<br />
school records for extra points and field goals for the Panthers.<br />
Wright’s punt return unit, which included future Indianapolis Colts<br />
wide receiver T.Y. Hilton, finished No. 1 in the country with an average of<br />
15.93 yards per punt return in 2011.<br />
In 2009, the punt-return unit ranked 18th overall and first among the<br />
Sun Belt Conference teams. The Panthers also ranked second in the SBC<br />
in kickoff returns and third in net punting. Hilton, who was an ‘09 Freshman<br />
All-America, led the Sun Belt and finished ninth nationally with an<br />
average of 14.78 yards per punt return and was also among the national<br />
leaders in kickoff-return average.<br />
Wright also coached current Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back<br />
Anthony Gaitor from 2007-09 at FIU. Gaitor led the Sun Belt Conference<br />
with five interceptions in 2008, returning two for TDs.<br />
Prior to arriving at FIU in 2007, Wright served as a member of the Villanova<br />
staff for six seasons as running backs coach and spent three years<br />
as the Wildcats’ special teams coordinator. He played a major role in the<br />
performance and development of former NFL All-Pro Brian Westbrook,<br />
who rushed for 1,603 yards and 22 touchdowns en route to earning the<br />
Walter Payton Award as the Division I-AA National Player of the Year,<br />
the Atlantic 10 Conference Offensive Player of the Year and the ECAC<br />
Offensive Player of the Year in 2001.<br />
Wright also mentored Wildcats running back Terry Butler, who accumulated<br />
2,080 yards on 464 carries (4.5 avg.) and 17 touchdowns in his<br />
four-year collegiate career before spending a brief career with the New<br />
York Jets.<br />
Wright’s responsibilities at Villanova also included the breakdown of<br />
opponent film and serving as the program’s pro liaison.<br />
Prior to Villanova, Wright was the secondary coach at LaSalle University<br />
from 1999-2000. Besides his duties as secondary coach, Wright was<br />
also in charge of the kick and punt return units.<br />
In 1999, he was a graduate assistant at Wagner College, drilling the<br />
defensive backs and wide receivers. Wright began his coaching career<br />
with his first stint at LaSalle as the assistant defensive backs coach in<br />
1998.<br />
Wright played football for four years at Cheyney (Pa.) University,<br />
including two seasons as the starting quarterback. He graduated cum<br />
laude with a bachelor’s degree in recreation and leisure services in 1998.<br />
Wright earned his master’s degree in education from Wagner (N.Y.)<br />
College in 2001.<br />
THE WRIGHT FILE<br />
Born:<br />
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa.<br />
Alma Mater: Cheyney (PA), 1998, B.A., Recreation & Leisure Services;<br />
Wagner, 2001, Master’s, Education<br />
Playing Experience: Cheyney (PA), 1994-97<br />
1999 Wagner College (Graduate Assistant)<br />
1998 LaSalle (Pa.) University (Assistant Defensive Backs Coach)<br />
Bowl Games/Postseason<br />
(corresponding to the season, not the actual year of the bowl game)<br />
2011 Beef O’Brady Bowl<br />
2010 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl<br />
Clay Davie<br />
Offensive Graduate Asst.<br />
Hometown: College Station, Texas<br />
Alma Mater: Arizona State, 2010<br />
UNM Exp.: 3rd season<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
*Was a graduate intern on the 2011 Arizona State football team that<br />
earned a berth in the Las Vegas Bowl.<br />
*Played three years on the Sun Devils football team from 2007-09, earning<br />
“Hard Hat” recognition for his work in the offseason strength and<br />
conditioning program as well as a “Scholar Baller” award for his work in<br />
the classroom.<br />
Clay Davie enters his second year as an offensive graduate assistant<br />
for the University of New Mexico football team. He comes to UNM from<br />
a two-year graduate internship at Arizona State.<br />
Davie was part of the 2011 Arizona State staff that led the Sun Devils<br />
to the Las Vegas Bowl. He assisted with the day-to-day operations of the<br />
program.<br />
Davie played three years at Arizona State (2007-09) as a long snapper.<br />
He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education/History in 2010<br />
and his Master’s from ASU in Education.<br />
Davie is the son of Lobo football coach Bob Davie and his wife Joanne.<br />
He has one older sister, Audra.<br />
THE DAVIE FILE<br />
Born: Sept. 26, 1987<br />
Hometown: College Station, Texas<br />
Alma Mater: Arizona State, 2010, B.S., Secondary Education/History;<br />
Arizona State, 2011, Master’s, Education<br />
Playing Experience: Arizona State, 1997-99<br />
Coaching Experience<br />
2012-pres. New Mexico (Graduate Assistant)<br />
2010-11 Arizona State (Graduate Intern)<br />
Coaching Experience<br />
2013-pres. New Mexico (Running Backs)<br />
2012 Florida International (Running Backs)<br />
2009-11 Florida International (RBs/Special Teams Coordinator)<br />
2007-09 Florida International (Special Teams Coordinator/CBs)<br />
2004-06 Villanova (Running Backs/Special Teams Coordinator)<br />
2001-03 Villanova (Running Backs)<br />
1999-00 LaSalle (Pa.) University (Defensive Backs/Special Teams)<br />
Justin Richter<br />
Defensive Graduate Asst.<br />
Hometown: College Station, Texas<br />
Alma Mater: Saint Mary (KS), 2010<br />
UNM Exp.: 2nd season<br />
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
*Was a graduate assistant with Angelo State where it led the Lone Star<br />
Conference in total defense in 2012 and ranked 17th nationally in rushing<br />
defense.<br />
*While receivers coach at NMMI, freshman WR Xan Magnum led the<br />
nation in receiving yards with 1,340.<br />
Justin Richter enters his second year as an defensive graduate assistant<br />
for the University of New Mexico football team. He came to UNM<br />
after two seasons at Angelo State.<br />
With New Mexico Justin handles all data input for opponent video<br />
for the defensive staff and he compiles all of the weekly scouting report<br />
data for the defensive staff. He also have recruited the West Texas area.<br />
At Angelo State he oversaw the safeties as a graduate assistant coach<br />
for two seasons. He also handles data input for the opponent’s offensive<br />
formations and plays for ASU’s defensive staff, and he also oversaw<br />
and created recruiting mail-outs and materials, and produced the teams’<br />
end-of-season highlight film.<br />
Richter also spent some time on the offensive side of the ball as a<br />
receivers coach at New Mexico Military, where he coached receivers, In<br />
his lone season, NMMI freshman receiver Xan Magnum led the national<br />
in receiving yards.<br />
THE RICHTER FILE<br />
Born: June 2, 1987<br />
Hometown: Truth or Consequences, N.M.<br />
Alma Mater: Saint Mary (KS), 2010, B.S., Sport Management;<br />
Playing Experience: New Mexico Military, 2006-07; Saint Mary (KS)<br />
2008-09<br />
Coaching Experience<br />
2013-pres. New Mexico (Graduate Assistant/Defense)<br />
2011-12 Angelo State (Graduate Assistant/Safeties)<br />
2010 New Mexico Military (Receivers/Video Coordinator)<br />
Jacori Greer<br />
Defensive Graduate Asst.<br />
Hometown: Little Elm, Texas<br />
Alma Mater: New Mexico, 2013<br />
UNM Exp.: 1st season<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
*Served as one of four captains on Coach Bob Davie’s second UNM<br />
squad, recording 34 tackles as a defensive end.<br />
THE GREER FILE<br />
Born: February 24, 1991<br />
Hometown: Little Elm, Texas<br />
Alma Mater: New Mexico, 2013, B.S., Communications<br />
Playing Experience: New Mexico, 2010-13<br />
Brian DeSpain<br />
Director of Operations<br />
Hometown: College Station, Texas<br />
Alma Mater: Arizona State, 2010<br />
UNM Exp.: 3rd season<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
*Played three years on the Sun Devils football team from 2007-09, earning<br />
“Hard Hat” recognition for his work in the offseason strength and<br />
conditioning program as well as a “Scholar Baller” award for his work in<br />
the classroom.<br />
Brian DeSpain was one of football coach Bob Davie’s first hires in<br />
December of 2011 and begins his third season as a director of football<br />
operations.<br />
DeSpain was a football operations and recruiting assistant at Texas<br />
A&M from 2008-11. He initially worked in the Texas A&M sports information<br />
department after graduating from the university in 2007 with<br />
a major in kinesiology. He received his master’s degree in education<br />
administration from A&M in 2010.<br />
In three years with the Texas A&M football program, DeSpain helped<br />
the Aggies sign three consecutive national top 25 recruiting classes as<br />
well as coordinated the team’s trips to the Independence Bowl, Cotton<br />
Bowl and Texas Bowl.<br />
DeSpain’s parents are Ray and Peggy, and he has two younger sisters,<br />
Brittany and Breanna. Ray DeSpain and Davie worked together at Texas<br />
A&M in the 1980s. Brian and his wife Audra live in Albuquerque.<br />
THE DeSPAIN FILE<br />
Born:<br />
Hometown: College Station, Texas<br />
Alma Mater: Texas A&M, 2007, B.A., Education; Texas A&M, 2010,<br />
M.A., Education Administration<br />
Family: Wife, Audra<br />
Coaching Experience<br />
Jacori Greer begins his first season as a graduate assistant after a fouryear<br />
career with the Lobos as a defensive end.<br />
Greer now moves from the trenches of the line to the trenches<br />
behind the scenes, where he will work with all manner of set-up for the<br />
defensive staff. He will help with coding opposing offensive plays for film<br />
breakdown, and assist in on-the-field coaching, working mostly with the<br />
defensive line.<br />
Greer played for four seasons at UNM, starting as a redshirt junior<br />
and redshirt senior. Coaching runs in his family, as his brother Lamont<br />
Smith is the associate head coach of the UNM men’s basketball team.<br />
2012-pres. New Mexico<br />
2008-11 Texas A&M<br />
Bowl Games/Postseason<br />
(corresponding to the season, not the actual year of the bowl game)<br />
2011 Cotton Bowl Classic<br />
2010 Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas<br />
2009 Independence Bowl<br />
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Ben Hilgart<br />
Athletic Performance Dir.<br />
Hometown: Park Falls, Wisc.<br />
Alma Mater: Western Illinois, 2000<br />
UNM Exp.: 3rd season<br />
Bowl Games/Postseason<br />
(corresponding to the season, not the actual year of the bowl game)<br />
2011 Las Vegas Bowl<br />
2007 Holiday Bowl<br />
2006 Hawai’i Bowl<br />
2005 Insight Bowl<br />
2004 Alamo Bowl<br />
2003 Fiesta Bowl<br />
1998 I-AA Playoffs (Player)<br />
1997 I-AA Playoffs (Player)<br />
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS<br />
*Has trained a total of 31 NFL players from Arizona State, Ohio State and<br />
UTEP.<br />
*Produced 10 first-team All-Pac 10/Pac-12 players at Arizona State.<br />
*Served as strength coach at Arizona State to consensus All-America<br />
tight end Zach Miller in 2006.<br />
Ben Hilgart enters his third season at New Mexico and second as<br />
the Director of Athletic Performance for the school after spending four<br />
seasons (2008-11) as Head Sports Performance Coach at Arizona State<br />
University. Hilgart worked directly with the Sun Devils football program,<br />
in addition to overseeing the sports performance programs for all 20<br />
ASU sports.<br />
He spent the prior three seasons (2005-07) as the Senior Assistant<br />
Sports Performance Coach at ASU. Hilgart served as the lead assistant<br />
to the football team, in addition to managing all facets of the sports<br />
performance programs for the men’s and women’s track and field and<br />
wrestling teams. During that three-year span, the Sun Devils track and<br />
field teams won a combined four national titles in indoor and outdoor<br />
competition.<br />
Before arriving at ASU, Hilgart spent two seasons at Ohio State University<br />
in Columbus. He started as the assistant strength and conditioning<br />
coach before being promoted to associate strength and conditioning<br />
coach. Hilgart also spent two years at UTEP as the graduate assistant<br />
strength and conditioning coach. He served as the head strength coach<br />
and assistant defensive line coach at his alma mater, Western Illinois, in<br />
2001.<br />
Hilgart was a two-year letterman at Western Illinois, earning his<br />
bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. He earned his master’s degree<br />
in Kinesiology from UTEP in 2003. Hilgart has also served as the head<br />
strength coach at Deer Valley High School in Glendale, Ariz.<br />
Hilgart and his wife Jamie have two daughters, Riley and Reagan.<br />
THE HILGART FILE<br />
Born: Dec. 1, 1976<br />
Hometown: Park Falls, Wisc.<br />
Alma Mater: Western Illinois, 2000, B.S., Physical Education; UTEP,<br />
2013, M.S., Kinesiology<br />
Playing Experience: Western Illinois, 1997-98<br />
Coaching Experience<br />
2013-pres. New Mexico (Athletic Performance & Conditioning Coord.)<br />
2012 New Mexico (Football Strength & Conditioning Coord.)<br />
2008-11 Arizona State (Head Sports Performance Coach)<br />
2005-07 Arizona State (Senior Assistant Performance Coach)<br />
2004 Ohio State (Associate Strength and Conditioning Coach)<br />
2003 Ohio State (Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach)<br />
2002-03 UTEP (G.A. Strength and Conditioning Coach)<br />
2001 Western Illinois (Asst. DL/Football Strength & Conditioning)<br />
Kyle Kudrna<br />
Athletic Performance Asst .<br />
Hometown: Dickinson, N.D.<br />
Alma Mater: North Dakota State, 2012<br />
UNM Exp.: 3rd season<br />
Kyle Kudrna is in his third year as a strength and conditioning graduate<br />
assistant for the University of New Mexico football team. He comes<br />
to UNM after a brief stay at Arizona State and three years working for<br />
North Dakota State<br />
Kudrna has worked primarily with football over his career, but he<br />
also has experience with track and cross country, wrestling, volleyball,<br />
softball, baseball, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s and women’s<br />
golf, and women’s water polo.<br />
He received his bachelor’s in exercise science from North Dakota<br />
State in 2012 and is currently pursuing his master’s in sports administration.<br />
He is CPR and AED certified and also owns a USA Weightlifting Level<br />
One certification.<br />
THE KUDRNA FILE<br />
Born: May 11, 1989<br />
Hometown: Dickinson, N.D.<br />
Alma Mater: North Dakota State, 2012, B.S., Exercise Science<br />
Coaching Experience<br />
2012-pres. New Mexico (Graduate Assistant)<br />
2012 Arizona State (Intern)<br />
2010-12 North Dakota State (Intern)<br />
Bowl Games/Postseason<br />
(corresponding to the season, not the actual year of the bowl game)<br />
2012 I-AA Playoffs (Quarterfinals)<br />
2011 I-AA Playoffs (Champions)<br />
2010 I-AA Playoffs (Champions)<br />
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Michael Levy<br />
Dir. of Player Personnel<br />
Hometown: South Bend, Ind.<br />
Alma Mater: Northern Michigan, 2010<br />
UNM Exp.: 3rd season<br />
Michael Levy enters his third season in the Lobo football office as the<br />
Director of Player Personnel. In this capacity, Levy covers a variety of<br />
football-related matters, serving as a liaison in numerous administrative<br />
duties regarding New Mexico’s operations and recruiting efforts.<br />
Prior to joining the Lobos, Levy was an Athletic Communications Assistant<br />
at the University of Minnesota. He served as the media contact<br />
for the wrestling and track/field programs, as well as the secondary<br />
football contact. Before Minnesota, Levy was with the American Junior<br />
Golf Association, where he served as the communications contact for<br />
2011 spring season.<br />
Levy was an offensive linemen and long snapper at Northern Michigan<br />
University, where he lettered four years. He graduated in 2010 with<br />
a degree in electronic journalism.<br />
A native of South Bend, Ind., Levy was born on June 9, 1987 and<br />
graduated from Penn High School in 2006.<br />
Sternquist graduated from Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2004 with a<br />
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education. He played defensive back for<br />
three years at Wisconsin-Whitewater, earning Academic All-WIAC honors<br />
and four Defensive Player of the Week awards. He finished his career<br />
tied for fourth place on the school’s all-time interceptions list.<br />
Sternquist started his collegiate career at Valparaiso University, playing<br />
from 1999-2000.<br />
The Sternquists, Kalen and Josh, have three children: a daughter,<br />
Maggie, and twin sons, Jackson and Lucas.<br />
THE STERNQUIST FILE<br />
Born:<br />
Hometown: Belvidere, Ill.<br />
Alma Mater: Wisconsin-Whitewater, 2004, B.S., Physical Education<br />
Playing Experience: Valparaiso, 2000; Wisconsin-Whitewater 2002-04<br />
2012-pres. New Mexico<br />
2008-11 Minnesota<br />
2004-08 Wisconsin<br />
Coaching Experience<br />
Bowl Games/Postseason<br />
(corresponding to the season, not the actual year of the bowl game)<br />
THE LEVY FILE<br />
Born:<br />
Hometown: South Bend, Ind.<br />
Alma Mater: Northern Michigan, 2010, B.S., Electronic Journalism<br />
Playing Experience: Northern Michigan, 2007-10<br />
2012-pres. New Mexico<br />
Coaching Experience<br />
Josh Sternquist<br />
Director of Recruiting<br />
Hometown: Belvidere, Ill.<br />
Alma Mater: Wisconsin-Whitewater, 2004<br />
UNM Exp.: 3rd season<br />
Josh Sternquist beings his third season as director of football recruiting<br />
after joining the Lobo football program in the spring of 2012.<br />
Sternquist directs all aspects of New Mexico’s recruiting program and<br />
also works in conjunction with the Director of Football Operations on<br />
New Player Orientation, housing, football camps, and advance travel.<br />
Sternquist has more than eleven years of recruiting and operational<br />
experience at the Football Bowl Subdivision level. He came to New<br />
Mexico from the University of Minnesota, in which he worked from<br />
2008-2012. Prior to his years at Minnesota, Sternquist was a football<br />
and recruiting operations assistant at the University of Wisconsin from<br />
2004-08. In 2006, Sternquist assisted with the Badger recruiting class<br />
that would help lead the Badgers back to the Rose Bowl during the 2010<br />
season -- the school’s first trip there since the 1999 season. While at<br />
Wisconsin, Sternquist worked for College Football Hall of Fame Coach,<br />
Barry Alvarez.<br />
2005 Outback Bowl<br />
2006 Capital One Bowl<br />
2007 Capital One Bowl<br />
2008 Outback Bowl<br />
2009 Insight Bowl<br />
2010 Insight Bowl<br />
Joe StoneR<br />
Athletic Performance Intern<br />
Hometown: Midwest City, Okla.<br />
Alma Mater: New Mexico, 2013<br />
UNM Exp.: 2nd season<br />
Stoner begins his second season as Football Athletic Performance<br />
intern, aiding director Ben Hilgart and assistant Kyle Kudrna with the<br />
Lobo football team.<br />
Stoner stayed with the program after a four-year career that saw him<br />
play in 45 games for the Lobos with 25 starts. The linebacker recorded<br />
164 tackles, three interceptions, six forced fumbles and eight fumble<br />
recoveries. One of those fumble recoveries came against TCU and<br />
resulted in a 35-yard touchdown. He also scored a touchdown as a<br />
senior when he returned a Derek Carr errant pass 40 yards for a pick-six<br />
touchdown.<br />
Stoner is a 2012 graduate of the University of New Mexico.<br />
THE STONER FILE<br />
Born: Sept. 13, 1989<br />
Hometown: Midwest City, Okla.<br />
Alma Mater: New Mexico, 2010, B.S., Athletic Training<br />
Playing Experience: New Mexico, 2009-12<br />
Coaching Experience<br />
2013-pres. New Mexico (Intern)<br />
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Gavin Bevis<br />
Operations<br />
Hometown: Wichita, Kan.<br />
Alma Mater: Southwestern College, 1977<br />
UNM Exp.: 24th season<br />
Gavin Bevis is in entering his 24th season at the University of New<br />
Mexico, and works behind the scenes of Lobo football with many of the<br />
outside and internal constituents to keep Lobo football moving.<br />
Bevis, who spent many of his years at UNM as the Director of Football<br />
Operations and as an Associate Athletic Director, helps to coordinate<br />
many of Lobo Football’s First Team Booster events, as well as other<br />
community outreach events. His vast knowledge of both the university<br />
and the community has proven invaluable for the program.<br />
His first two years at UNM (1992-93) were spent as the football<br />
recruiting coordinator under former head coach Dennis Franchione.<br />
Bevis began his career in intercollegiate athletics in 1988 as the outside<br />
linebackers coach at Pittsburg (Kan.) State University. He later served at<br />
Texas State for two years (1990-91) before coming to New Mexico with<br />
Franchione in December of 1991.<br />
Bevis lettered four years at Southwestern (Kan.) College and graduated<br />
in 1977. He received his master’s degree from Pittsburg State in<br />
1989. Bevis also coached football and wrestling at three Kansas high<br />
schools for 11 years.<br />
THE BEVIS FILE<br />
Born: Aug. 9, 1955<br />
Hometown: Wichita, Kan.<br />
Alma Mater: Southwestern College, 1977, B.S., Health & Physical<br />
Education; Pittsburg State, 1989, M.A., Exercise Science<br />
Playing Experience: Southwestern College, 1973-76<br />
Coaching Experience<br />
1988-89 Pittsburg State (Outside Linebackers)<br />
1990-91 Southwest Texas State (Outside Linebackers)<br />
1992-93 New Mexico (Recruiting Coordinator)<br />
1994-11 New Mexico (Director of Operations)<br />
2012-pres. New Mexico (Operations)<br />
Bowl Games/Postseason<br />
(corresponding to the season, not the actual year of the bowl game)<br />
1997 Insight.com Bowl<br />
2002 Las Vegas Bowl<br />
2003 Las Vegas Bowl<br />
2004 Emerald Bowl<br />
2006 New Mexico Bowl<br />
2007 New Mexico Bowl<br />
2014 New Mexico Football Bio Sketches 15
2014 University of New Mexico Football Roster (Numerical)<br />
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl-Exp. Hometown (Last School) Pronunciation<br />
2 Crusoe Gongbay RB 5-11 205 Sr-3L Rockville, Md. (Rockville HS) CREW so<br />
3 Cranston Jones DB 5-8 169 Jr-2L Mesquite, Texas (West Mesquite HS)<br />
4 Romell Jordan RB 5-8 172 Fr-RS Rio Rancho, N.M. (Cleveland HS) rah MEL<br />
5 Lee Crosby DB 5-11 190 Jr-JC Baltimore, Md. (Snow College/Baltimore City HS)<br />
6 Jhurell Pressley RB 5-10 195 Jr-2L-RS Newcastle, Del. (Red Lion Christian Academy) juh RELL<br />
7 Teriyon Gipson RB 5-8 165 So-1L Dallas, Texas (Kimball HS) teh ROO ON GIP son<br />
8 Cole Gautsche QB 6-4 234 Jr-2L Rio Rancho, N.M. (Cleveland HS) GOW chee<br />
8 David Guthrie DB 5-9 208 Sr-1L Tenmile, Ore. (College of Siskiyous/Douglas HS)<br />
9 Quinton McCown QB 6-3 222 Jr-1L-RS Hilmar, Calif. (Modesto JC/Hilmar HS) mic COWN<br />
9 Richard Winston LB 6-3 234 Jr-2L Chandler, Ariz. (Chandler HS)<br />
10 Daquan Baker LB 6-0 215 Fr-HS Compton, Calif. (Centennial HS) DIH QWAN<br />
10 Tyler Duncan WR 6-2 193 Sr-1L Long Beach, Calif. (Orange Coast College/Long Beach Poly)<br />
11 Ridge Jones WR 5-10 162 So-1L-RS DeSoto, Texas (DeSoto HS)<br />
12 Clayton Mitchem QB 6-0 180 Sr-1L Fort Smith, Ark. (Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College/Spiro [Okla.] HS)<br />
12 Ryan Santos DB 5-10 183 So-1L-RS Klein, Texas (Klein Collins HS)<br />
13 Trajuan Briggs LB 5-11 224 Sr-1L-RS Pacoima, Calif. (University of California/Birmingham HS) TRAY juan<br />
13 Lamar Jordan QB 5-10 182 Fr-RS Frisco, Texas (Centennial HS)<br />
14 Daniel Henry DB 6-0 170 Jr-JC San Diego, Calif. (Iowa Western CC/Weber State/La Jolla Country Day)<br />
14 Caleb Kimbro QB 6-0 197 Fr-RS Buda, Texas (Hays HS)<br />
15 SaQwan Edwards CB 6-1 189 Sr-2L-RS Houston, Texas (Blinn College/Manvel HS) SAY kwan<br />
15 Patrick Reed QB 6-1 180 Fr-HS Silsbee, Texas (Silsbee HS)<br />
16 Isaiah Brown CB 5-11 176 So-1L Katy, Texas (Katy HS)<br />
17 Jadon Boatright CB 5-10 175 So-1L Liberty Hill, Texas (Liberty Hill HS) JAY din<br />
17 Jajuan Lawson QB 6-0 200 Fr-HS Petaluma, Calif. (Casa Grande HS) ja WAHN<br />
18 Javarie Johnson LB 6-4 248 Sr-2L Washington D.C. (Maryland/Dunbar HS) ja VAR ee<br />
18 Marcus Lopez WR 5-8 161 Fr-RS Santa Rosa, N.M. (Santa Rosa HS)<br />
19 Ricky Bennett DB 6-0 208 Fr-RS Huntsville, Texas (Huntsville HS)<br />
20 Ryan Langford LB 6-3 223 Jr-JC Davenport, Iowa (Iowa Western CC/Assumption HS)<br />
20 Xavier Madrid RB 5-6 180 Sr-SQ-RS Albuquerque, N.M. (St. Pius X) zay VEE yer<br />
21 Donnie Duncan DB 5-11 188 Sr-2L Cerritos, Calif. (Alexander Hamilton HS)<br />
22 Markel Byrd DB 5-11 186 Fr-RS San Diego, Calif. (Horizon Christian Academy)<br />
22 Chris Davis WR 5-8 180 Fr-HS Westlake Village, Calif. (Oaks Christian HS)<br />
23 Devonta Tabannah S 5-10 178 Sr-3L Oxon Hill, Md. (Potomac HS) de VON tay ta BAN nah<br />
24 Carlos Wiggins WR 5-8 157 Jr-2L Plano, Texas (Plano West HS)<br />
25 David Anaya RB 5-9 193 Jr-2L Roswell, N.M. (Goddard HS) ah NYE uh<br />
26 Tyrone Owens RB 5-9 190 Fr-HS Manor, Texas (Manor HS)<br />
27 Bijon Parker DB 6-0 171 Fr-HS Los Angeles, Calif. (Fairfax HS) bee ZHAHN<br />
28 Darien Brunson DB 5-11 187 Jr-1L-RS Gilbert, Ariz. (Mesa Community College/Higley HS)<br />
28 Dameon Gamblin WR 5-10 163 So-1L Mesquite, Texas (Mesquite HS) DAY ME in<br />
29 Kenya Donaldson DB 6-1 208 So-SQ-RS Collierville, Tenn. (Collierville HS)<br />
29 John Russo WR 5-11 184 So-1L-RS Albuquerque, N.M. (Eldorado HS)<br />
30 Juwan Jones DB 6-2 190 Fr-HS Chandler, Ariz. (Hamilton HS)<br />
31 Tre’Von Roy LB 6-0 196 Fr-RS Dallas, Texas (Pinkston HS) TREY VON<br />
32 Michael Arredondo LB 6-0 220 Jr-2L Phoenix, Ariz. (Desert Vista HS) ah ra DON doh<br />
33 Tayo Adewon DB 6-0 187 Jr-RS Frisco, Texas (Trinity Valley CC/Liberty HS) TAY ooh ADD ah WAHN<br />
34 Geoff Smelser LB 6-1 213 So-RS Las Cruces, N.M. (Oñate HS)<br />
34 Diquon Woodhouse RB 5-11 185 Fr-HS Altus, Okla. (Altus HS)<br />
35 Wendell Carter RB 5-6 177 Jr-SQ-RS Winslow, Ariz. (Winslow HS)<br />
36 Brandon Branch DB 5-11 187 Jr-2L-RS Albuquerque, N.M (Albuquerque Academy)<br />
37 Brandon Thelen DB 6-2 210 Fr-RS Las Cruces, N.M. (Mayfield HS) THEE lin<br />
38 Weston Mathis LB 5-11 203 So-SQ Albuquerque, N.M. (Utah State/La Cueva HS)<br />
39 Greg Wortman LB 6-1 210 Fr-RS Los Lunas, N.M. (Los Lunas HS)<br />
40 Retired in honor of Mike Williams<br />
41 Steven Galvan LB 6-1 240 Fr-HS Placentia, Calif. (El Dorado HS)<br />
42 Retired in honor of Bobby Santiago<br />
43 Retired in honor of Don Perkins<br />
44 Retired in honor of Brian Urlacher<br />
45 Tevin Newman LB 6-1 204 Sr-3L Tampa, Fla. (Robinson HS)<br />
46 Paytron Hightower DE 6-3 252 Jr-1L Dallas, Texas (Pinkston HS)<br />
46 Michael Walsh WR 6-1 198 So-SQ-RS Albuquerque, N.M. (La Cueva HS)<br />
47 Kimmie Carson ILB 6-0 223 Fr-RS Tulsa, Okla. (East Central HS)<br />
47 Jayson Gurule TE 6-1 230 Sr-1L-RS Belen, N.M. (New Mexico State/Eldorado HS) gru LAY<br />
48 Chris Edling TE 6-3 240 Jr-2L Corsicana, Texas (Corsicana HS)<br />
48 Jake Rothschiller DB 5-10 180 So-HS Westlake Village, Calif. (Westlake HS)<br />
49 Dakota Cox LB 6-0 229 So-1L Draper, Utah (Juan Diego HS)<br />
50 Desmond Branch DL 6-2 245 Fr-HS Rio Rancho, N.M. (Cleveland HS)<br />
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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl-Exp. Hometown (Last School) Pronunciation<br />
51 George Aho LB 5-11 204 So-SQ Roswell, N.M. (Roswell HS) AY HOE<br />
51 Eden Mahina OL 6-3 300 Jr-JC Ontario, Calif. (Mount San Antonio College/Upland HS) EE din mah HEE na<br />
52 Malcolm Proctor LB 6-1 225 Sr-1L-RS Houston, Texas (Pearland HS)<br />
53 Sam Mabany DE 6-7 252 Fr-RS Denver, Colo. (Denver South HS) MAY ba KNEE<br />
54 Donnie White LB 6-1 223 So-1L St. Louis, Mo. (De Smet HS)<br />
55 Toby Ball LB 5-10 233 Sr-3L-RS Wylie, Texas (Wylie HS)<br />
55 Aaron Jenkins OL 6-2 310 Fr-HS Dallas, Texas (Lincoln HS)<br />
56 Cole Juarez DL 6-2 310 So-JC Fontana, Calif. (Riverside CC/Uintah HS)<br />
56 Johnny Vizcaino OL 6-2 270 Jr-1L San Antonio, Texas (Lanier HS) viz kai EE no<br />
57 Chris Loidolt LB 6-0 222 Fr-RS Albuquerque, N.M. (La Cueva HS)<br />
58 Damacio Lopez LB 5-11 212 So-SQ-RS Temecula, Calif. (Great Oak HS) da MAA CEE oh<br />
59 Toye Adewon OL 6-3 311 Fr-RS Frisco, Texas (Liberty HS) TOY YEA ADD ah WAHN<br />
59 Chris Lee LB 6-1 255 Jr-JC San Leandro, Calif. (Laney College/San Leandro HS)<br />
60 Draven Taylor OL 6-2 300 Fr-RS Dallas, Texas (Adamson HS) DRAY vin<br />
61 Darian Allen OL 6-2 285 So-SQ-RS Dallas, Texas (W.W. Samuell HS)<br />
62 Garrett Adcock OL 6-2 284 So-1L-RS Dallas, Texas (Dallas Christian HS)<br />
63 Taylor Timmons DL 6-0 295 Jr-JC Tampa, Fla. (New Mexico Military Institute/Tampa Catholic HS)<br />
64 Jack Lamm OL 6-3 278 So-1L-RS Albuquerque, N.M. (Sandia HS)<br />
66 LaMar Bratton OL 6-0 291 Sr-3L-RS Riverside, Calif. (John W. North HS) la MAR<br />
67 Andrew Aqua OL 6-2 310 So-1L-RS Dublin, Calif. (Valley Christian HS)<br />
69 Brett Bowers DE 6-2 270 Sr-1L Ukiah, Calif. (Mendocino College/Ukiah HS)<br />
72 Buck Walden DL 6-4 245 Fr-HS Albuquerque, N.M. (Sandia HS)<br />
74 Christopher Smalls DL 6-0 258 Jr-1L-RS Barstow, Calif. (Oklahoma Panhandle State/Barstow HS)<br />
75 Reno Henderson OL 6-3 258 So-RS-RS Ocala, Fla. (New Mexco Military Institute)<br />
76 Dillon Romine OL 6-5 298 Jr-1L-RS Bradenton, Fla. (Braden River HS)<br />
77 Jamal Price OL 6-5 315 Sr-3L Pomfret, Md. (McDonough HS)<br />
78 Jared Francisco OL 6-3 315 So-SQ-RS Santa Fe, N.M. (Santa Fe HS)<br />
79 Bryan Oldenkamp OL 6-4 305 Jr-SQ-RS Hesperia, Calif. (Chaffey College/Hesperia HS)<br />
80 Reece White TE 6-1 225 Jr-2L Rio Rancho, N.M. (Cleveland HS)<br />
81 Marquis Bundy WR 6-4 211 Jr-2L Anthem, Ariz. (Boulder Creek HS)<br />
82 Matt Quarrells WR 6-1 185 Fr-HS Florissant, Mo. (Hazelwood Central HS)<br />
84 Garrison Mitchell WR 5-11 180 Fr-HS Beaumont, Texas (Central Senior HS)<br />
85 Devin DesJarlais WR 5-11 190 Sr-SQ-RS Elk Grove, Calif. (Butte College/Franklin HS) DEH vin DAY zhar LAY<br />
86 David Georges TE 6-3 232 Jr-1L-RS Albuquerque, N.M. (Valley HS) JORE JIS<br />
87 Jeric Magnant WR 6-0 182 Sr-3L-RS Rio Rancho, N.M. (Rio Rancho HS) jer RICK MAG nant<br />
88 Nick Lehman TE 6-2 238 So-JC Bellflower, Calif. (Long Beach CC/St. John Bosco Prep)<br />
89 Emanuel Simpson TE 6-1 235 Jr-JC Waterford, Mich. (Pima CC/Mott HS)<br />
90 Zack Rogers K/P 5-9 188 Jr-SQ-RS Rio Rancho, N.M. (Rio Rancho HS)<br />
91 Nik D’Avanzo DL 6-3 281 So-1L Baltimore, Md. (Archbishop Curley HS) DEE ah VAAN zo<br />
92 William Udeh DE 6-0 282 So-1L Coppell, Texas (Coppell HS)<br />
93 Dominic Twitty DE 6-2 289 So-1L-RS Mount Holly, N.J. (Rancocas Valley HS)<br />
94 Sam Gentry P 6-6 249 So-RS-RS Albuquerque, N.M. (Eldorado HS) jen TREE<br />
95 Garrett Hughes DE 6-1 278 Fr-HS Corona, Calif. (Centennial HS)<br />
95 Jason Sanders K 5-11 165 Fr-HS Orange, Calif. (Villa Park HS)<br />
96 Randy Williams DL 6-1 259 Jr-1L-RS Albuquerque, N.M. (Volcano Vista HS)<br />
97 Steven Romero DS 6-1 214 So-1L Albuquerque, N.M. (La Cueva HS)<br />
98 Kene Okonkwo DL 6-4 255 Fr-HS Mesquite, Texas (Horn HS) Kenny oh CONK whoa<br />
98 Rafael Vigil K 5-11 176 Fr-RS Roswell, N.M. (Roswell HS) VEE HILL<br />
99 Jack Ziltz DL 6-2 315 So-JC Crete, Ill. (College of Dupage/Marion Catholic HS)<br />
Coaching Staff:<br />
Head Coach: Bob Davie (Youngstown State, 1976)<br />
Offensive Coordinator/QBs: Bob DeBesse (Southwest Texas State, 1982)<br />
Defensive Coordinator/ILBs: Kevin Cosgrove (Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 1980)<br />
Run Game Coordinator/TEs: Derek Warehime (Tulsa, 2006)<br />
Wide Receivers: Scott Baumgartner (Pacific, 1989)<br />
Offensive Line: Jason Lenzmeier (New Mexico, 2005)<br />
Outside Linebackers: Archie McDaniel (Texas A&M, 2005)<br />
Defensive Backs: Charles McMillian (Utah State, 1995)<br />
Defensive Line: Barry Sacks (Montana, 1993)<br />
Running Backs: Apollo Wright (Cheyney [PA], 1998)<br />
Offensive G.A.: Clay Davie<br />
Defensive G.A.’s: Justin Richter, Jacori Greer<br />
Director of Operations: Brian DeSpain<br />
Operations: Gavin Bevis<br />
Director of Athletic Performance: Ben Hilgart<br />
Athletic Performance Assistant: Kyle Kudrna<br />
Director of Player Personnel: Michael Levy<br />
Director of Recruiting: Josh Sternquist<br />
Athletic Performance Intern: Joe Stoner<br />
2014 New Mexico Football Bio Sketches 17
62 Garrett Adcock<br />
OFFENSIVE LINE<br />
Height: 6’2”<br />
Weight: 284<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Dallas, Texas<br />
High School: Dallas Christian HS<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: Returning letterman who gained a lot of playing experience<br />
in 2012 and was able to redshirt in 2013 ... a quick study in assignments<br />
and techniques ... learned both the center and guard positions<br />
during 2012 fall camp ... will compete for playing time at center or guard<br />
in 2014 ... already one of the stronger players in the program and should<br />
continue to develop with a complete offseason conditioning program<br />
under his belt ... needs to add bulk without losing quickness with his<br />
footwork ... earned Academic All-Mountain West honors during his first<br />
semester in college in 2012 ... actively participates in a spring after-school<br />
exercise program with a local elementary school ... also named a MW<br />
Scholar-Athlete in 2012-2013.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Aug. 5, 1993 in Garland, Texas ... full name is Garrett<br />
William Adcock ... parents are Jeff and Christina...one brother, Chris, who<br />
is a center at the University of California ... an academic All-State selection<br />
... dad was an offensive lineman at UC Davis ... ranked as the top student<br />
in his class with a 4.0 grade point average...a member of the National<br />
Honor Society ... a state winner and national finalist (one of 12 - six boys<br />
and six girls) among some 48,000 applicants for the Wendy’s High School<br />
Heisman Award, which is based on academic achievement, athletic accomplishment<br />
and community service ... helped start Mission Hospital in<br />
Ateiku, Ghana ... went on a mission trip to New Orleans to help Hurricane<br />
Katrina victims ... volunteers to help with the Special Olympics ... is majoring<br />
in biology.<br />
24 Tayo Adewon<br />
Defensive Back<br />
Height: 6’0”<br />
Weight: 187<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Junior<br />
Hometown: Frisco, Texas<br />
Other College: Trinity Valley Comm. College<br />
Experience: Redshirt<br />
2013: Redshirted.<br />
2012 (FRESHMAN): Participated in 12 games with eight starts as a true<br />
freshman ... played only eight snaps against Wyoming on Nov. 10 but was<br />
perfect on assignment and was credited with four knockdown blocks in<br />
his short time on the field ... received the highest grade on the offensive<br />
line for effort, 88 percent, against the Cowboys ... was perfect on<br />
assignment in 34 snaps against UNLV on Nov. 3 ... was credited with five<br />
knockdown blocks versus the Rebels, which tied for third on the team<br />
... graded out at 100 percent assignment and 70 percent overall against<br />
Fresno State on Oct. 27 ... recorded four knockdown blocks against the<br />
Bulldogs as well ... played limited snaps at Air Force but graded out at<br />
100 percent on assignments ... graded out at 100 percent assignment in<br />
limited playing time because of injury at Hawaii on Oct. 13 ... tied for<br />
the team lead with 10 knockdown blocks against Texas State on Oct. 6 ...<br />
received a grade of 98 percent on assignments and an overall grade of 68<br />
percent against the Bobcats ... graded out at 98 percent assignment as<br />
the Lobos rushed for 330 yards against No. 24 Boise State on Sept. 29 ...<br />
finished with an overall grade of 71 percent and four knockdown blocks<br />
against the Broncos ... recorded nine knockdown blocks against New Mexico<br />
State on Sept. 22 ... received a grade of 99 percent assignment against<br />
the Aggies ... graded out at 95 percent on assignment vs.. Texas Tech on<br />
Sept. 15 ... recorded a 97 percent grade on assignments and had three<br />
knockdown blocks at Texas on Sept. 8 as the Lobos rushed for over 200<br />
yards against the stout Longhorn defense ... made his first career start as<br />
a true freshman against Southern on Sept. 1 and had a 98 percent assignment<br />
grade with six knockdown blocks.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year starter for Dallas Christian and coach Mike<br />
Wheeler, where Adcock was a Texas Association of Private and Parochial<br />
Schools first-team All-State selection in 2010 and 2011 ... played guard,<br />
center, left tackle, defensive tackle, defensive end and deep snapper ...<br />
All-District selection all four years ... ranked as a Top-20 offensive lineman<br />
in the state of Texas by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine in 2010<br />
and ‘11 ... a Top-100 Texas recruit in ‘11, according to Friday Night Football<br />
Magazine ... selected to the National Underclassmen Combine’s Top<br />
100 Camp in 2009, ‘10 and ‘11 ... Dallas Christian made the postseason all<br />
four years he started ... won TAPPS Division II state championship in 2008<br />
... he holds school weight-lifting records in the dead lift (675 pounds),<br />
squat (605), power clean (305) and bench press (385) ... also participated<br />
in basketball, track and field and golf ... has a personal best of 50 feet, 2<br />
inches in the shot put ... a three-star Rivals.com recruit.<br />
NEW MEXICO: Entering his second season with the program, will look for<br />
playing time in the fall at safety or on special teams. ... A physical player<br />
who needs to develop in the scheme to contribute in 2014 ... younger<br />
brother Toye is an offensive lineman with the Lobos.<br />
2013: Redshirted.<br />
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played for head coach Brad Smiley and defensive coordinator<br />
William Reed for the Cardinals.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Frisco Liberty High School where he played for<br />
head coach Galen Zimmerman.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Feb. 20, 1993, in Baltimore, Md. ... full name is Oluwtayo<br />
Adewon ... mother’s name is Mercy Adewon ... majoring in University<br />
Studies ... favorite athlete is Ed Reed and he loves BBQ.<br />
59 Toye Adewon<br />
Offensive Lineman<br />
Height: 6’3”<br />
Weight: 311<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Freshman<br />
Hometown: Frisco, Texas<br />
High School: Liberty HS<br />
Experience: Redshirt<br />
NEW MEXICO: In his second year with the program, Adewon is vying for<br />
playing time in 2014 at one of the offensive guard positions. ... A big body<br />
with athleticism and quick feet, Adewon just needs to learn technique as<br />
well as the playbook to give himself a chance to get on the field in the fall<br />
... actively participates in a spring after-school exercise program with a<br />
local elementary school.<br />
2013: Redshirted<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Frisco Liberty High School where he played for<br />
head coach Galen Zimmerman.<br />
PERSONAL: Born in Baltimore, Md. ... mother’s name is Mercy Adewon ...<br />
majoring in economics.<br />
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51 George Aho<br />
Linebacker<br />
Height: 5’11”<br />
Weight: 204<br />
Year:<br />
Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Roswell, N.M.<br />
High School: Roswell HS<br />
Experience: SQ<br />
25 David Anaya<br />
running back<br />
Height: 5’9”<br />
Weight: 193<br />
Year:<br />
Junior<br />
Hometown: Roswell, N.M.<br />
High School: Goddard HS<br />
Experience: 2 Letters<br />
NEW MEXICO: A walk-on entering his third year with the program. ...<br />
continues to learn the scheme and has a chance to contribute on special<br />
teams in 2014 ... working on reacting to developing play rather than<br />
thinking about his assignment ... a hard worker on the defensive scout<br />
team who works to improve daily ... must continue to get stronger in the<br />
weight room.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letterman for the Coyotes and coach Robert<br />
Arreola.<br />
PERSONAL: Son of George and Lorenza...has two older sisters: Brittany<br />
and Meghan, and two older brothers: James and Andrew ... James was<br />
the Lobos’ starting kicker from 2008-11 ... Andrew is currently is a senior<br />
tight end on the team.<br />
61 Darian Allen<br />
Offensive Line<br />
Height: 6’2”<br />
Weight: 285<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Dallas, Texas<br />
High School: W.W. Samuell HS<br />
Experience: SQ<br />
NEW MEXICO: Making a position change to the offensive line in 2014<br />
after spending his first two seasons on the defensive line. ... must apply<br />
aggressive instincts to the offensive side of the ball to develop as the<br />
physical type of player offensive line coach Jason Lenzmeier wants to develop.<br />
... learning proper technique and footwork is a priority as he looks<br />
to contribute on the offensive side of the ball.<br />
2012: Redshirted<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: One of Samuell’s best defensive players the past two seasons...first-team<br />
All-District 9-5A as a junior and second-team All-District<br />
as a senior...his coach, Steve Pierce, said offenses ran away from Allen his<br />
senior year...still finished with 60 tackles, five sacks and three tackles for<br />
loss...played in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Game...had 67 tackles,<br />
two sacks and two forced fumbles his junior year...a four-year letterman<br />
in football and a three-year letterman in basketball.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Nov. 16, 1993 in Mesquite, Texas...son of Denise and<br />
Daniel Allen...has four brothers, Daniel Jr., Anais, Brandon and William...<br />
favorite food is his mom’s jambalaya...active in the Fellowship of Christian<br />
Athletes...was a finalist for the FCA Scholar Athlete of the Year Award in<br />
Texas in 2011...wants to study sports medicine...a believer in fate, Darian<br />
said when he was 7 years old, he dreamed that he played college football<br />
in a uniform that was red and gray - a close approximation to UNM’s<br />
cherry and silver.<br />
NEW MEXICO: Former walk-on from Goddard High School who earned a<br />
scholarship after the 2013 season ... has earned considerable playing time<br />
during his first two seasons as a blocking back... a tough, hard-working player<br />
who understands the game ... coaching staff is excited about his potential. ...<br />
Has earned two New Mexico Man honors -- Sept. 22, 2012 vs. New Mexico<br />
State and Oct. 5, 2013 vs. New Mexico State. ... an all-purpose player who can<br />
run, catch, block and contribute on special teams.<br />
2013 (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 12 games, contributing on both offense<br />
and special teams ... an integral part of the UNM running game that finished<br />
fourth in the nation with an average of 308.8 rushing yards per game.<br />
... finished with 11 carries for 103 yards on offense and had a career-long<br />
51-yard run against New Mexico State .... his 54 yards rushing on two carries<br />
against the Aggies was a season-best. ... served as the New Mexico<br />
Man during the Rio Grande Rivalry game against NMSU ... also returned 11<br />
kickoffs for a 15.5-yard average with a long of 28 yards.<br />
2012 (FRESHMAN): Played in all 13 games, making two starts when the<br />
Lobos opened in a two-backfield set ... rushed 13 times for 71 yards and<br />
added a one reception for six yards on the season ... the best game of his<br />
career came in the season opener against Southern when he rushed for<br />
65 yards on just seven carrries and had a career-long 32-yard run ... also<br />
a big contributor on special teams ... returned seven kicks for an average<br />
of 23.1 yards per game, including a career-long 32-yarder ... served as the<br />
New Mexico Man during UNM’s games at New Mexico State on Sept. 22<br />
and at home vs. Boise State on Sept. 29 (the New Mexico Man is a designated<br />
walk-on who leads the team onto the field with the New Mexico<br />
state flag prior to the start of a game ... the New Mexico Man is selection<br />
on a weekly basis out of dedication, work ethic, team spirit and unselfishness<br />
that exemplifies Lobo football.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Finished his Goddard High School (Roswell, N .M.) career<br />
as the second-leading rusher in New Mexico high school history, amassing<br />
5,733 yards with 70 touchdowns, ,,, Rushed for more than 2,000 yards<br />
each during his junior (2,332 yards, 30 TDs) and senior (2,269 yards, 32<br />
TDs) seasons. ... A member of the four-time District 4-4A football champion<br />
Goddard Rockets and coach Sam Jernigan ... the Coyotes also won<br />
state championships in 2008 and 2009, finished as runner-up in 2011 and<br />
advanced to the semifinals in 2010 ... also wrestled at Goddard, winning<br />
the 182-pound state championship as a senior in 2012. He became the<br />
first wrestler at Goddard to place at the state championship meet in each<br />
of his four seasons. He was fourth in 2009, third in 2010 and second in<br />
2011.<br />
PERSONAL: Parents are Lynda and Raymond Anaya ... has five brothers<br />
(three older and two younger) ... an older brother, Desmond, was a senior<br />
defensive lineman at New Mexico State in 2012 ... the two brothers played<br />
against each other when the Lobos visited the Aggies on Sept. 22, 2012.<br />
YEAR G RUSH YDS TD LNG REC YDS TD LONG<br />
2012 13 13 71 0 32 1 6 0 6<br />
2013 12 11 103 0 51 3 73 0 36<br />
TOTAL 25 24 174 0 51 4 79 0 36<br />
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67 Andrew Aqua<br />
Offensive Line<br />
Height: 6’2”<br />
Weight: 310<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Dublin, Calif.<br />
High School: Valley Christian HS<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: Veteran with playing experience on defense ... came to<br />
UNM as an offensive line recruit but switched to the defense line in 2012<br />
for depth purposes and switched back in 2013 ... has down an outstanding<br />
job in the weight and conditioning program to lose about 30 pounds<br />
since his arrival ... now just needs to show that he can be physical up front<br />
to vie for playing time ... still has enough size an athleticism to compete<br />
for a role in 2014.<br />
2013 (SOPHOMORE): Moved back to the offensive line, where he redshirted.<br />
`<br />
2012 (FRESHMAN): Played 14 snaps in the season opener against Southern<br />
at nose tackle ... finished with one assisted tackle.<br />
PERSONAL: Born April 6, 1993 in Phoenix, Ariz ... son of Kerry and Andy<br />
Arredondo ... has two older sisters, Alyssa and Kristen, and one younger,<br />
Danielle ... dad played football at Mesa Community College from 1977-79<br />
and committed to the University of Pittsburgh in 1980 ... uncle Roy Arre<br />
dondo played for both Mesa and Weber State from 1973-77 ... another<br />
uncle, Dan Arredondo played at Arizona State from 1960-64 ... a threetime<br />
Desert Vista Top Male Scholar-Athlete from 2008-10.<br />
YEAR G UA AT TOT TFL PD SCKS-YDS FF FR<br />
2013 10 2 1 3 0.0-0 0 0-0.0 0 0<br />
TOTAL 10 2 1 3 0.0-0 0 0-0.0 0 0<br />
55 Toby Ball<br />
Linebacker<br />
Height: 5’10”<br />
Weight: 233<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Senior<br />
Hometown: Wylie, Texas<br />
High School: Wylie HS<br />
Experience: 3 Letters<br />
32 Michael Arredondo<br />
LineBacker<br />
Height: 6’2”<br />
Weight: 220<br />
Year:<br />
Junior<br />
Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz.<br />
High School: Desert Vista HS<br />
Experience: 2 Letters<br />
NEW MEXICO: A two-time letter winner on special teams who will look<br />
to expand his role on the team in 2014 by competing for more time on<br />
defense ... an aggressive player who needs to continue to master the defense<br />
to play faster ... will be counted on to provide leadership on special<br />
teams and defense.<br />
2013 (SOPHOMORE): Participated in 10 games in 2013, mostly on special<br />
teams ... recorded three tackles on special teams, one each against New<br />
Mexico State, Air Force and Boise State.<br />
2012 (TRUE FRESHMAN): Played in six games, all on special teams ... committed<br />
assignment errors in only one game ... played a significant role in<br />
the improvement of special teams from the 2011 season.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: The Division I, Section 3 Player of the Year in 2011 for<br />
Desert Vista and coach Dan Hinds ... led the state with 156 tackles and<br />
had three sacks and two fumble recoveries last season...rushed for 800<br />
yards, had 100 receiving yards and scored 20 touchdowns ... also a firstteam<br />
Division I, Section 3 linebacker and second-team running back ... the<br />
Southeast Valley Tribune’s Player of the Year ... a first-team All-Arizona<br />
LB (all divisions), according to an Arizona high school coaches poll ... an<br />
Arizona Republic first-team all-state LB ... earned Ron Pritchard Award as<br />
the top LB in Arizona (all classifications) at the National Football Foundation<br />
Super 25 Banquet ... one of five finalists in 2010 for the Ed Doherty<br />
Award, which goes to the Arizona high schools Player of the Year, earned<br />
first-team All-Fiesta Region LB and second-team All-Fiesta Region RB honors<br />
... Fiesta Region Two-Way Player of the Year and second-team all-state<br />
LB ... a second-team All-Fiesta Region LB and RB as a sophomore in 2009<br />
... lettered in wrestling and track and field ... finished fifth in the 2011<br />
state wrestling tournament heavyweight division.<br />
NEW MEXICO: One of two fifth-year seniors who came to the program in<br />
2010, along with offensive lineman LaMar Bratton ... a disciplined player<br />
who is looking for a breakout senior season after nagging injuries limited<br />
his play in 2013 ... has a great attitude and a strong work ethic ... the<br />
coaching staff is looking to him to provide leadership and become a role<br />
model on defense in 2014 ... provides valuable experience to a young defensive<br />
front seven ... a hard-nosed linebacker with great energy ... started<br />
to show flashes of his potential in the fall of 2011...has great football<br />
instincts.<br />
2013 (JUNIOR): Played in seven games with two starts in 2013 but was<br />
hampered by various ailments through the course of the season ... had<br />
career highs of six tackles against Fresno State and UTEP last season ...<br />
had a career-high five solo tackles against the nationally ranked Bulldogs.<br />
2012 (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 13 games for the Lobos on defense and<br />
special teams ... finished with 10 tackles on the season, including one tackle<br />
for loss and one forced fumble ... best game came in the season opener<br />
against Southern when he matched his career high with three tackles, including<br />
two solos ... also had two solo tackles against New Mexico State on<br />
Sept. 22.<br />
2011 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played in seven of the team’s last eight<br />
games, both on defense and special teams ... recorded a career high three<br />
tackles against Air Force, playing double-digit snaps on defense ... made his<br />
first career tackle in the fourth quarter at TCU ... also had one kickoff return<br />
for 10 yards vs. New Mexico State.<br />
2010: Redshirted.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time first team District 8-5A selection who was one<br />
of the top linebacker prospects in the nation ... listed as a three-star recruit<br />
by Scout.com (No. 31 MLB) and ESPN.com (No. 31 ILB) ... also ranked as one<br />
of the overall top-500 players in Texas (No. 299) ... racked up 372 tackles,<br />
11 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, and 4 forced fumbles in his three-year varsity<br />
career ... also had 10 QB hurries, 8 pass break-ups and 4 interceptions ...<br />
112 stops, 6 TFL, and 4 break-ups in 11 games last fall when he was named<br />
all-district, second team all-Collin County, and team MVP ... started 37 consecutive<br />
games, including seven playoff games for head coach Bill Howard<br />
... helped the Pirates finish 13-3 and advance to the 2008 Texas 5A (Division<br />
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2) championship game as a junior when he was named to Texas5Afootball.<br />
com’s All-State Junior Team and the all-Collin Country first team...district<br />
Defensive Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore ... carries a 3.23 GPA and<br />
active as a mentor/tutor for area youth.<br />
PERSONAL: Born May 20, 1991 in Sherman, Texas ... full name is Toby Allen<br />
Ball ... son of Mark and Lori Ball ... dad is the athletic director of Lubbock<br />
Public Schools and played college football at Kilgore JC and Tarleton State ...<br />
has an older sister, Shelby, and older brother, Cody ... majoring in Business.<br />
YEAR G UA AT TOT TFL PD SCKS-YDS FF FR<br />
2011 7 1 3 4 0.0-0 0 0-0.0 0 0<br />
2012 13 6 4 10 1.0-1 0 0-0.0 1 0<br />
2013 7 9 10 19 1.0-2 0 0-0.0 1 0<br />
TOTAL 27 16 17 33 2.0-3 0 0-0.0 2 0<br />
19 Ricky Bennett<br />
Defensive back<br />
Height: 6’0”<br />
Weight: 208<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Freshman<br />
Hometown: Huntsville, Texas<br />
High School: Huntsville HS<br />
Experience: Redshirt<br />
NEW MEXICO: Brings athleticism to the defensive back position after a<br />
productive offseason conditioning program ... possesses the size to be a<br />
run stuffer but still fast enough to cover in the secondary ... just needs to<br />
continue to learn the scheme and gain experience in live situations ... has<br />
a good nose for the football.<br />
2013: Redshirted.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letter winner who played on both sides of<br />
the ball for coach Shane Martin ... was the Hornets’ leading tackler and<br />
named the District 18-4A Co-Offensive Player of the Year as a senior ...<br />
rushed 21 times for 203 yards and caught 12 passes for 230 yards, scoring<br />
15 touchdowns (13 rushing, two receiving) on offense ... added a 42-yard<br />
punt return for a score ... notched 72 tackles out of the secondary and<br />
intercepted three passes, returning one for a touchdown ... Huntsville<br />
went 7-4 in 2012 and advanced to the Texas State 4A Division II playoffs ...<br />
was named second-team All-District at cornerback during his junior season<br />
after recording 65 tackles and two interceptions ... earned honorable<br />
mention All-District at both wide receiver and corner as a sophomore.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Oct. 21, 1994 ... mother is Roshanda Elder.<br />
17 Jadon Boatright<br />
Defensive back<br />
Height: 5’10”<br />
Weight: 175<br />
Year:<br />
Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Liberty Hill, Texas<br />
High School: Liberty Hill HS<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: Returning player in the secondary who got his feet wet<br />
in FBS play by playing in all 12 games in 2013 as a true freshman ... great<br />
instincts for the football ... will become more disruptive in the passing<br />
game as his confidence improves ... still working to become a more physical<br />
player.<br />
2013 (FRESHMAN): Played in all 12 games on special teams and became<br />
a bigger part of the defensive rotation as the year went on ... finished<br />
with eight tackles on the season ... career high three solo tackles against<br />
New Mexico State ... had highs of three total tackles vs. the Aggies and vs.<br />
Fresno State (one solo, two assists).<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year starter, 2012 honorable mention All-State<br />
and first-team All-Central Texas honoree for the Panthers and coach Jerry<br />
Vance ... recorded 31 tackles (25 solos), two tackles for loss, five interceptions<br />
(two returned for touchdowns) and four pass breakups as a senior ...<br />
also had 23 carries for 331 yards and four TDs on offense, 17 kick returns<br />
for 673 yards (an average of 39.6 yards per return and four TDs), 12 punt<br />
returns for 151 yards (12.6 yards per return) and one TD ... played kicker<br />
with 17 extra points and one field goal ... earned first-team All-District<br />
8-3A honors as a defensive back and as a special teams performer... also<br />
earned first-team All-District honors on defense and special teams as a<br />
junior in 2011 ... finished with 32 tackles (22 solos), two tackles for loss,<br />
two interceptions and six pass breakups ... kicked 32 PATs and three field<br />
goals, had seven kickoff returns for 248 yards (a 35.4-yard average) and<br />
two TDs and two punt returns for 43 yards (a 21.5-yard average) on special<br />
teams ... earned second-team All-District defensive honors as a sophomore<br />
in 2010 ... collected 29 tackles (23 solos) with three interceptions,<br />
one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and six pass breakups ... also competed<br />
in track and field for Liberty Hill ... finished third in the Texas State<br />
3A championship meet in the triple jump as a junior with a 47-1 mark ...<br />
finished second in regionals in the triple jump and was district champion<br />
and regional qualifier in both the long jump and triple jump as a junior ...<br />
qualified for regionals in the triple jump as a sophomore ... holds the record<br />
at Liberty Hill in the long jump with a mark of 22.2 feet ... also holds the<br />
school record in the 100 meters with a time of 10.52 seconds ... a first-team<br />
All-District 8-3A center fielder in baseball in 2011 ... currently a starter for<br />
the No. 13-ranked boys basketball team, averaging five steals per game.<br />
PERSONAL: Born April 21, 1995 in Fort Hood, Texas ... parents are Melissa<br />
and Randy Boatright ... has one brother, Ty, and one sister, Dani ... likes to<br />
hunt and flsh ... favorite movie is “The Express” ... favorite food is mom’s<br />
green enchiladas and chicken alfredo ... favorite athlete is Darrelle Revis ...<br />
wants to major in Sports Medicine.<br />
YEAR G UA AT TOT TFL PD INT-YDS FF FR<br />
2013 12 5 3 8 0.0-0 1 0-0.0 0 0<br />
TOTAL 12 5 3 8 0.0-0 1 0-0.0 0 0<br />
69 Brett Bowers<br />
Defensive end<br />
Height: 6’2”<br />
Weight: 270<br />
Year:<br />
Senior<br />
Hometown: Ukiah, Calif.<br />
High School: Ukiah HS<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: A junior college transfer who made an immediate impact<br />
in 2013 and will look to build on his production during his senior year in<br />
2014 ... possesses a quick burst and has a variety of moves to penetrate<br />
the opponents’ backfield ... should benefit significantly from the size the<br />
Lobos have added to to the interior of the defensive line in the offseason<br />
and has the potential to become one of the elite pass rushers in the<br />
Mountain West ... a steely demeanor with a strong work ethic on and off<br />
the field ... a 2013 fall Academic All-Mountain West honoree.<br />
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2013 (JUNIOR): Originally slated as an outside linebacker but his physicality<br />
allowed UNM to move him to defensive end with impressive results<br />
... a 2013 All-Mountain West honorable mention after leading the Lobos<br />
with nine tackles for loss, six sacks and three forced fumbles ... the forced<br />
fumbles tied for 25th in the nation ... also led the Lobo defensive linemen<br />
in tackles per game with an average of 3.4 ... 37 tackles on the season ...<br />
named the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week and a College<br />
Football Performance Awards honorable mention against New Mexico<br />
State, in which he had four tackles, three sacks and one forced fumble<br />
... the three sacks were one short of the single-game school record, and<br />
Bowers actually recorded four sacks, but the fourth was nullified when<br />
the Lobos accepted a penalty against NMSU on the play ... also had a<br />
season-high eight tackles against Air Force.<br />
JUNIOR COLLEGE: An All-Bay Valley Conference selection for Mendocino<br />
in 2012...recorded 44 tackles; more than half (23) were tackles for loss...<br />
also had a gaudy 16.5 sacks...forced three fumbles and blocked a kick as<br />
well in 2012.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A first-team All-North Bay League selection as an offensive<br />
lineman for Ukiah HS in 2009. A four-year letterman in football and track<br />
and field, Bowers finished second in both the shot put and the discus at<br />
the 2009 North Bay League Track and Field Championships in Santa Rosa,<br />
Calif.<br />
PERSONAL: Born April 14, 1992 in Ukiah, Calif...parents are Suzanne Carroll<br />
and Bryan Bowers...has one older brother, Brad...is hoping to major<br />
in kinesiology.<br />
YEAR G UA AT TOT TFL PD SCKS-YDS FF FR<br />
2013 11 23 14 37 9.0-54 0 6-46 3 0<br />
TOTAL 11 23 14 37 9.0-54 0 6-46 3 0<br />
36 Brandon Branch<br />
Defensive back<br />
Height: 5’11”<br />
Weight: 187<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Junior<br />
Hometown: Albuquerque, N.M.<br />
High School: Albuquerque Academy<br />
Experience: 2 Letters<br />
PERSONAL: Mother is Valerie Branch ... older brother Alan is a defensive<br />
end for the Buffalo Bills ... younger brother Desmond is a defensive end<br />
who will join the Lobos in the fall.<br />
YEAR G UA AT TOT TFL PD SCKS-YDS FF FR<br />
2012 9 12 2 14 0.0-0 0 0-0.0 0 1<br />
2013 12 19 7 26 0.0-0 0 0-0.0 0 0<br />
TOTAL 21 31 9 40 0.0-0 0 0-0.0 0 1<br />
50 Desmond Branch<br />
defensive end<br />
Height: 6’2”<br />
Weight: 245<br />
Year:<br />
Freshman<br />
Hometown: Rio Rancho, N.M.<br />
High School: Cleveland HS<br />
Experience: High School<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A first-team All-State and All-District 1-5A selection at<br />
defensive end for Cleveland in 2013 … also earned second-team All-<br />
State honors on the offensive line … recorded 41 tackles, seven tackles<br />
for loss, five sacks and one fumble recovery … helped the Storm finish<br />
the 2013 season with an 11-2 record and a berth in the New Mexico 5A<br />
State playoff semifinals … The Cleveland defense allowed just 146 points<br />
in 13 games (11.2 points per game) … a first-team All-State and all-district<br />
honoree on defense as a junior in 2012 … finished with 44 tackles, 12<br />
tackles for loss, nine sacks and a fumble recovery … the Storm went 6-5<br />
and advanced to the 5A playoffs … a two-sports athlete who also stars on<br />
Cleveland’s basketball team … one older brother, Brandon, is a safety on<br />
the Lobo football team; their older brother Alan is a defensive lineman for<br />
the Buffalo Bills ... also recruited by New Mexico State and UTEP.<br />
66 LaMar Bratton<br />
offensive line<br />
Height: 6’0”<br />
Weight: 291<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Senior<br />
Hometown: Riverside, Calif.<br />
High School: John W. North HS<br />
Experience: 3 Letters<br />
NEW MEXICO: Returning veteran at safety who has 21 games of experience<br />
under his belt ... has the ability to play safety or cornerback ... an<br />
intelligent player who runs well ... working on trusting his instincts more<br />
to play faster in the secondary ... coaches think he has a big upside ... was<br />
a late scholarship addition in 2011.<br />
2013 (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 12 games, collecting 26 tackles on the<br />
season, including 19 solos ... had two games against Air Force and Colorado<br />
State in which he had four tackles ... four unassisted tackles against<br />
the Falcons were a season high.<br />
2012 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in nine games with three starts<br />
... finished with 14 tackles (12 solos and two assists) ... had a career-high<br />
five tackles -- all solos -- in his first career start against Texas Tech ... also<br />
had a 35-yard fumble return against New Mexico State.<br />
2011: Redshirted.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of Albuquerque Academy...played for<br />
Coach Kevin Carroll ... also lettered in basketball and track.<br />
NEW MEXICO: A durable offensive lineman who has started every game<br />
since he stepped onto the field for the Lobos -- 37 games, 37 starts ...<br />
could move back to center, a position he played in 2011 for UNM, in 2014<br />
but will look to start there or at offensive guard ... one of two Lobo fifthyear<br />
seniors, along with linebacker Toby Ball, who arrived on campus in<br />
the fall of 2010 ... one of the leaders on offense, based on his experience<br />
and leadership skills ... in the spring of 2012, played in every snap during<br />
team drills because the Lobos had only eight offensive linemen available.<br />
2013 (JUNIOR): A 2013 All-Mountain West honorable mention ... started<br />
all 12 games for the Lobos -- 11 at left guard and one at center ... led the<br />
team in knockdown blocks with 148 in 855 snaps. ... led the offensive<br />
line in overall assignment grades on four different occasions. ... twice was<br />
credited with a season-high 18 knockdown blocks against San Diego State<br />
and New Mexico State ... filled in with a start at center against Pittsburgh<br />
and recorded 13 knockdown blocks against the Panthers and Outland Trophy<br />
Award winner Aaron Donald ... earned a trio of preseason honors as<br />
he was named preseason first team All-Mountain West by Athlon Sports,<br />
second team by Phil Steele and third team by College Sports Madness.<br />
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2012 (SOPHOMORE): An honorable mention All-Mountain West selection<br />
as a right guard ... started all 13 games at right guard ... Scored a 100<br />
percent grade on assignmets nine times during the season ...led the team<br />
with 15 knockdown blocks against Nevada on Nov. 17, his second straight<br />
week recording double-digit knockdowns ... was second on the team with<br />
an overall grade of 89 percent against the Wolf Pack, and led the Lobos<br />
with an effort grade of 98 percent ... had an absolutely monster game<br />
against Wyoming on Nov. 10, finishing with a whopping 21 knockdown<br />
blocks, the second most a Lobo has recorded this season ... finished with<br />
a grade of 100 percent on assignments and was third on the team with<br />
an overall grade of 77 percent ... recorded six knockdown blocks vs. UNLV<br />
on Nov. 3 and was not called for a penalty for the 10th game in a row ...<br />
led the team with 12 knockdown blocks at Air Force on Oct. 20 ... graded<br />
out at 97 percent on assignments and 80 percent overall as UNM rushed<br />
for a season-high 409 yards against the Falcons ... also tied for the team<br />
lead with 11 knockdown blocks against the Warriors and finished with<br />
an overall grade of 79 percent as the Lobos ran for over 300 yards for<br />
the fourth straight week ... graded out at 100 percent assignment against<br />
Texas State on Oct. 6, the fifth straight week he was perfect in that area<br />
... received an overall grade of 77 percent and tied for the team lead with<br />
10 knockdown blocks against the Bobcats ... graded out at 100 percent<br />
assignment against New Mexico State ... led the team with 16 knockdown<br />
blocks against the Aggies and finished with an overall grade of 79 percent<br />
... graded out at 100 percent assignment on 41 plays at Texas Tech ... led<br />
the Lobos with 100 percent on assignments in 65 plays at the 17th-ranked<br />
Texas Longhorns on Sept. 8.<br />
2011: Started all 12 games, 11 at center and one at right guard...his emergence<br />
allowed UNM to utilize Farrell at tackle to increase athleticism<br />
on the offensive line...allowed the fewest sacks among all Lobo starting<br />
offensive linemen...was the most consistent performer on the offensive<br />
line...made the Academic All-Mountain West team in the fall of 2011.<br />
2010: Redshirted.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time first team all Big 8 honoree who excelled on<br />
both sides of the line as a senior, playing both offensive guard and defensive<br />
tackle...also received scholarship offers from Nevada and UNLV...<br />
second team all-county pick as well...60 tackles and 9 sacks on defense in<br />
2009...three-year letterman for head coach Scott Pearne...second team<br />
all-Ivy League selection as a sophomore when North posted a 13-1 record<br />
and captured the 2007 CIS Southern Section title...the Huskies were 8-4<br />
in 2008, advancing to the second round of the playoffs...also threw for the<br />
North track & field team and played the post for the basketball team...<br />
made the Honor Roll all four years and held a 3.56 GPA...also a member<br />
of the student government.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Aug. 21, 1992, in Riverside, Calif...full name is LaMar<br />
Christopher Dean Bratton...son of Harry and Tanya Bratton...dad is the senior<br />
pastor at Greater Faith Grace Bible Church...has three older siblings:<br />
Mark Smith, Stacey, and Sharis...cousin, Enoch Simmons, played baseball<br />
at Loyola Marymount and later in the minor leagues with the Oakland<br />
A’s organization...LaMar is active in his church, serving as the media director<br />
and singing in the choir...would like to major in Computer Science<br />
at UNM.<br />
13 Trajuan Briggs<br />
Linebacker<br />
Height: 5’11”<br />
Weight: 224<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Senior<br />
Hometown: Pacoima, Calif.<br />
Other College: California<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: A transfer from the University of California who joined the<br />
program in the summer of 2012 ... made the switch from running back to<br />
linebacker in 2013 and now will look for more playing time in 2014 as his<br />
comfort level has grown on defense ... participated in a handful of snaps<br />
on defense in 2013.<br />
2013 (JUNIOR): Appeared in six games and had three tackles on the season<br />
(one solo, two assisted) ... played on both special teams and defense<br />
... finished with a tackle in back-to-back games at Fresno State and Boise<br />
State at the end of the season.<br />
2012: Sat out due to transfer rules.<br />
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA: A member of the Cal football program for<br />
two campaigns for the 2010-11 seasons and into the 2012 spring practice<br />
sessions but did not see any game action ... practiced with the team<br />
during 2012 spring workouts before leaving the squad following their<br />
conclusion ... enrolled early at Cal for the 2010 spring semester and practiced<br />
with the team during spring football workouts.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Ranked as the nation’s No. 14 tailback/slotback by Tom<br />
Lemming, the No. 35 running back according to Rivals and the No. 78 running<br />
back with ESPN ... checked in as the No. 55 prospect on the Rivals list<br />
of all players from the state of California ... a Prepstar All-Region choice<br />
... a member of the SuperPrep All-Far West squad ... ran for 1,513 yards<br />
and 21 touchdowns on 173 carries as a junior at Birmingham Senior HS<br />
to earn All-City honors in Los Angeles, but missed nearly his entire senior<br />
campaign with an ankle injury ... “a quality running back prospect with<br />
good measurables” according to ESPN.<br />
PERSONAL: Born May 6, 1992 ... mother is Nikywa Prevosts.<br />
YEAR G UA AT TOT TFL PD SCKS-YDS FF FR<br />
2013 6 1 2 3 0.0-0 0 0-0.0 0 0<br />
TOTAL 6 1 2 3 0.0-0 0 0-0.0 0 0<br />
16 Isaiah Brown<br />
Cornerback<br />
Height: 5’11”<br />
Weight: 176<br />
Year:<br />
Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Katy, Texas<br />
High School: Katy HS<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: A heady player who found his way to the rotation at cornerback<br />
as a true freshman in 2013 ... one of the better true cover corners<br />
on the defense ... worked on speed and conditioning in the offeseaon to<br />
compete for more playing time in the fall ... lessons he learned as a true<br />
freshman playing last season will help him develop and make a bigger<br />
contribution to the secondary in 2014.<br />
2013 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in 10 games and settled in his role as first<br />
cornerback off the bench for the Lobos ... had seven tackles with a fumble<br />
recovery, a pass breakup and an assist on a tackle for loss ... finished with<br />
two tackles, a fumble recovery and 0.5 tackles for loss against Pittsburgh<br />
... the fumble recovery led to a Lobo touchdown on offense four plays<br />
later.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A Class 5A first-team All-State selection for the Tigers and<br />
coach Gary Joseph ... recorded 10 interceptions in 2012, one short of the<br />
school record ... had 213 yards on interception returns and took back four<br />
for touchdowns ... finished the season with 47 tackles (42 solos), 12 pass<br />
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eakups, 10 interceptions and two fumble recovers ... also returned 13<br />
punts for 209 yards (an average of 16.1 yards per return) ... had nine kickoff<br />
returns for 234 yards (a 26.0-yard average per return) ... also earned<br />
first-team All-District 19-5A honors ... Katy won the Class 5A Division II<br />
state championship with a 35-24 victory over Cedar Hill ... Katy coach Joseph<br />
was named the American Football Monthly’s National High School<br />
Coach of the Year ... Brown earned second-team All-District 19-5A honors<br />
as a junior in 2011 as Katy finished with a 12-1 record ... finished his high<br />
school career with 94 tackles (79 unassisted), four tackles for loss, 13 interceptions,<br />
22 pass breakups, three fumble recoveries and one forced<br />
fumble ... rated the No. 191 recruit in the state of Texas by 247sports.com<br />
... also participates in track and field for the Tigers.<br />
PERSONAL: Born June 7, 1995 ... parents are Jennifer and Bobby Brown.<br />
YEAR G UA AT TOT TFL PD SCKS-YDS FF FR<br />
2013 10 4 3 7 0.5-1 1 0-0.0 0 1<br />
TOTAL 10 4 3 7 0.5-1 1 0-0.0 0 1<br />
28 Darien Brunson<br />
defensive back<br />
Height: 5’11”<br />
Weight: 187<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Junior<br />
Hometown: Gilbert, Ariz.<br />
Last School: Mesa Community College<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: A junior college transfer who came to UNM in the spring<br />
of 2012 and has worked his way into playing time on special teams in<br />
2013. ... continues to compete for playing time on special teams and in<br />
the defensive secondary ... being in the third year of the defensive system<br />
should help his ability to play faster in the fall.<br />
2013 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in two games for the Lobos, at home<br />
against New Mexico State and on the road at Boise State.<br />
NEW MEXICO: A physically gifted wide receiver who will look to expand<br />
his role on offense as an upperclassman and help make the passing game<br />
a bigger threat in 2014 ... is now 20 pounds heavier than he was when he<br />
came to UNM as a true freshman in 2012 ... consistency in all phases of<br />
his game will be key for him to take the next step in the Lobo offense and<br />
become a bona fide threat.<br />
2013 (SOPHOMORE): Started to show signs of being a playmaker on offense<br />
...co-leader on the team in receptions (19) and touchdown catches<br />
(two) ...finished with 261 receiving yards and a 13.7-yard average per<br />
catch ... had an auspicious debut against UTSA, recording three receptions<br />
for 53 yards, including a 37-yard catch for a touchdown ... had a career-high<br />
four receptions against Wyoming, totaling 48 yards ... 52 yards<br />
on three receptions vs. Fresno State, including a career-long 39 yarder ...<br />
five games with multiple catches.<br />
2012 (TRUE FRESHMAN): Played in all 13 games with one start in 2012<br />
... did not catch a pass but recorded one carry for six yards in UNM’s pistol-option<br />
scheme ... a solid starter on special teams.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A first-team Division I, All-Section 3 wide receiver for Boulder<br />
Creek and coach Dan Friedman in 2011...also earned honorable mention<br />
All-State from the Arizona Republic...caught 33 passes for 398 yards<br />
and four touchdowns as a senior... also threw a 29-yard TD pass and had<br />
a 75-yard punt return for a TD...finished with 34 receptions for 401 yards<br />
as a junior...Bundy’s high school coach says he has great passion for the<br />
game and a tremendous upside ... attended Cesar Chavez High School in<br />
Laveen, Ariz., during his freshman and sophomore years.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Aug. 5, 1994 in Phoenix, Ariz...full name is Marquis<br />
Juneil Bundy...son of Michael Bundy and Lisa and Richard Metcalf...one<br />
older brother, D’Mikel Bundy...dad played as an offensive lineman at the<br />
University of Arizona...favorite athlete is Michael Jordan...interested in<br />
studying business management.<br />
YEAR G REC YDS TD LG RUSH YDS TD LG<br />
2012 13 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 6<br />
2013 12 19 261 2 39 0 0 0 0<br />
TOTAL 25 19 261 2 39 1 6 0 6<br />
MESA CC: A sophomore transfer who recorded 19 tackles, one interception<br />
and one fumble recovery last season for Mesa Community College<br />
and coach Greg Croshaw.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior at Higley High School, he made 108 tackles<br />
with four forced fumbles, eight pass breakups, four interceptions and four<br />
fumble recoveries.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Dec. 21, 1991 in Mount Laurel, N.J ... full name is Darien<br />
Harlan-Lowery Brunson ... parents are George and Kristi ... has three sisters:<br />
Camille, Veronica and Tigist ... one brother, Devin ... dad was a defensive<br />
back at Ohio State ... uncle Troy Cephers was a defensive back at<br />
the University of Arizona ... cousin Devraun Thompson was a linebacker<br />
at Rutgers ... interested in communication as a major.<br />
81 Marquis Bundy<br />
WIDE RECeiver<br />
Height: 6’4”<br />
Weight: 211<br />
Year:<br />
Junior<br />
Hometown: Anthem, Ariz.<br />
High School: Boulder Creek HS<br />
Experience: 2 Letters<br />
22 Markel Byrd<br />
defensive back<br />
Height: 5’11”<br />
Weight: 186<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Freshman<br />
Hometown: San Diego, Calif.<br />
High School: Horizon Christian Academy<br />
Experience: Redshirt<br />
NEW MEXICO: Returning member of the secondary who can play either<br />
safety or cornerback ... must take advantage of repetitions in spring practice<br />
to grab coaches attention ... an offseason in the weight room has<br />
made him stronger and more physical on the field ... must continue to<br />
pick up the scheme to help him react faster without having to think about<br />
what to do.<br />
2013: Redshirted.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Played three years for head coach Chris Johnson and the<br />
Panthers on both sides of the ball ... was named Coastal League Most<br />
Valuable Player in 2012 as well as MaxPreps first-team California Division<br />
IV All-State as an all-purpose back ... as a senior threw for 1,932 yards and<br />
25 TDs ... added 417 yards on 82 carries (a 5.1-yard average) and 11 TDs<br />
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on the ground ... as a cornerback recorded 40 tackles (37 solos), intercepted<br />
five passes and broke up six more ... averaged 18.6 yards per punt<br />
return and 19.4 yards per kick return ... also served as the team’s punter<br />
and averaged 40.7 yards per kick ... as a junior threw for 1,487 yards and<br />
averaged 15.8 yards per completion ... passed for 18 TDs and added three<br />
more on the ground ... named second-team All -Coastal League at cornerback<br />
... as a sophomore in 2010 was first-team All-Coastal League at QB<br />
after throwing for 2,455 yards and 21 TDs while averaging 18.6 yards per<br />
completion and rushing for 430 yards and nine TDs ... also intercepted six<br />
passes and scored two TDs on defense.<br />
PERSONAL: Born March 23, 1995 ... mother is Stephanie Threadgill.<br />
47 Kimmie Carson<br />
LinebACKER<br />
Height: 6’0”<br />
Weight: 223<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Freshman<br />
Hometown: Tulsa, Okla.<br />
High School: East Central HS<br />
Experience: Redshirt<br />
NEW MEXICO: An imposing presence at linebacker who had knee surgery<br />
in September of 2013 that wiped out his chances of playing as a<br />
true freshman ... has become leaner and more athletic after an offseason<br />
working out with strength coach Ben Hilgart ... will compete for playing<br />
time in the fall at the inside linebacker position.<br />
2013: Redshirted.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A Tulsa World All-State first-team selection as a senior<br />
playing for the Cardinals and head coach Bobby Klinck ... named the<br />
co-Defensive Player of the Year in District 4-5A with 130 tackles, two sacks<br />
and two interceptions ... saw action at tight end as well ... East Central<br />
finished 2012 with a 9-5 record and advanced to the Class 5A state championship<br />
game ... made 108 tackles as a junior with two interceptions,<br />
a sack, and a fumble recovery ... the Cardinals went 10-2 in 2011 and<br />
advanced to the second round of the 5A state playoffs ... scored a touchdown<br />
and recovered two fumbles as a sophomore in 2010 as the Cardinals<br />
went 11-2 and advanced to the 5A state championship game ... rated<br />
as the No. 17 recruit in Oklahoma by 247sports.com.<br />
PERSONAL: Born April 25, 1994 ... has a daughter, Kileya Khara Carson ...<br />
mother is Karen Fletcher ... two brothers, Keith and Kris, and one sister,<br />
Kamal.<br />
35 Wendell Carter<br />
rUNNING bACK<br />
Height: 5’6”<br />
Weight: 177<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Junior<br />
Hometown: Winslow, Ariz.<br />
High School: Winslow HS<br />
Experience: SQ<br />
NEW MEXICO: A walk-on out of Winslow High School in Winslow, Ariz.,<br />
Carter is trying to impress the coaching staff during practice to give him a<br />
chance to compete for playing time in the fall.<br />
49 Dakota Cox<br />
LinebACKER<br />
Height: 6’0”<br />
Weight: 229<br />
Year:<br />
Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Draper, Utah<br />
High School: Juan Diego Catholic HS<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: A breakout season as a true freshman in 2013 who has<br />
trimmed off a couple of pounds in hopes of playing faster in 2014 ... an<br />
instinctive player who finds himself around the football ... working to become<br />
a little more physical to shed blockers and make plays closer to the<br />
line of scrimmage ... has a strong work ethic and a trememdous attitude<br />
that makes him coachable ... an Academic All-Mountain West selection<br />
right off the bat during his first semester in school in 2013.<br />
2013 (FRESHMAN): Earned Football Writers Association of America Freshman<br />
All-AMerican honors ... became the first freshman in 20 seasons to<br />
lead the Lobos in tackles with 99 during 2013 -- linebacker Blake Irwin led<br />
UNM in tackles as a freshman in 1994 ... averaged 10.3 tackles per game<br />
when he became a starter in week four vs. UNLV. ... averaged 12.6 tackles<br />
per game during his last five games of the season ... career highs in tackles<br />
came in back-to-back games at San Diego State and at home vs. Air Force<br />
... had a career-high nine solo tackles as part of a 13-tackle effort in the<br />
season finale at Boise State.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Named first-team All-State as a senior by both the Deseret<br />
News and Salt Lake Tribune after compiling 147 tackles and four sacks on<br />
defense and 446 total yards and eight touchdowns in only 26 touches<br />
on offense for head coach John Colosimo ... team captain as a senior ...<br />
named Region 10 MVP and first team All-State after junior year ... had 92<br />
tackles, two interceptions, one sack, and five offensive touchdowns as<br />
a junior ... two-time state champion, four-year letterman, and four-time<br />
region champion ... finished career with 286 tackles, five sacks, and three<br />
interceptions on defense, and 32 receptions for 605 yards and 10 TDs<br />
and 19 carries for 164 yards and two TDs on offense ... honor roll student<br />
every semester in high school, finishing with a 3.92 GPA ... also played<br />
varsity ice hockey (2009, 2010) and ran track (2011, 2012) ... member of<br />
the national honor society.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Nov. 5, 1994 in Sandy, Utah ... son of Tom Cox and Sherri<br />
Anderson ...honor roll student every semester in high school, finishing<br />
with a 3.92 GPA ... also played varsity ice hockey (2009, 2010) and ran<br />
track (2011, 2012) ... father played football at USC from 1981-85 and was<br />
the starting center in both the ‘84 and ‘85 seasons ... member of the national<br />
honor society ... favorite movie is Friday Night Lights and favorite<br />
food is BBQ pulled pork ... favorite athlete is former Lobo great Brian Urlacher,<br />
whom he got to meet when UNM retired Urlacher’s number on<br />
Nov. 8, 2013 at University Stadium ... would like to major in journalism<br />
and mass communication.<br />
YEAR G UA AT TOT TFL PD SCKS-YDS FF FR<br />
2013 12 50 49 99 1.0-0 1 0-0.0 0 0<br />
5 Lee Crosby<br />
defensive back<br />
Height: 5’11”<br />
Weight: 195<br />
Year:<br />
Junior<br />
Hometown: Baltimore, Md.<br />
Last School: Snow College<br />
Experience: Transfer<br />
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JUNIOR COLLEGE: As a sophomore he totaled 30 tackles (including 23 solo<br />
stops and two for a loss) while forcing one fumble, recovering one fumble<br />
and breaking up three passes for the Badgers in 2013… made 12 tackles<br />
(11 solo), intercepted one pass and broke up five others in as a freshman in<br />
2012 as the Badgers allowed just 13.4 points and 277.5 yards per game …<br />
Snow went 11-1 in 2012, won the Western States Football League, defeated<br />
ASA College 47-21 in the Carrier Dome Bowl in Syracuse, N.Y., and finished<br />
ranked No. 3 in the nation among junior colleges ... also offered scholarships<br />
by Fresno State and Wyoming.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Played defensive back two seasons for Baltimore City College<br />
(Md.) High School … the Black Knights finished 2010 with an 8-4 record<br />
and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Maryland State Class 2A playoffs.<br />
91 Nik D’Avanzo<br />
DEFENSIVE LINE<br />
Height: 6’3”<br />
Weight: 281<br />
Year:<br />
Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Baltimore, Md<br />
High School: Archbishop Curley HS<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: Made an instant impact on the program, playing as a true<br />
freshman in 2013 ... a physical player who gave the Lobos size on the defensive<br />
line ... actually has shed 25 pounds as he moves from nose tackle<br />
to defensive end in 2014, looking to add a speed rush element to his<br />
repertoire ... Should see significant playing time on what will be a deep<br />
defensive line in ‘14.<br />
2013 (FRESHMAN): Played in all 12 games with one start for the Lobos ...<br />
finished the season with 31 tackles, three tackles for loss, once sack, one<br />
forced fumble and one blocked field-goal attempt ... he had a career-high<br />
seven tackles against UTEP ... his three solo tackles against Wyoming were<br />
a career high ... first career sack came at San Diego State ... blocked a<br />
field-goal attempt at Fresno State.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2012 consensus All-State selection on the defensive line<br />
for the Friars and coach Sean Murphy ... had 58 tackles, 14 sacks, four<br />
forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, three pass breakups, one interception<br />
(returned for a touchdown) and one blocked punt for Curley in<br />
2012 ... on offense, he played fullback and had 114 carries for 664 yards<br />
and 10 TDs, and he had two receptions for 38 yards ... also named a firstteam<br />
Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association All-Conference defensive<br />
line selection, a Baltimore Sun All-Metro selection ... selected to and<br />
started in the Crab Bowl (Maryland High School all-star football game) ...<br />
nominated to play in the Big 33 Game (featuring all-stars from Maryland<br />
against all-stars from Pennsylvania) in the summer of 2013, with NFL Network<br />
broadcasting the game ... Curley went 8-3 and reached the MIAA<br />
state championship semifinals in 2012 ... in 2011, he had 81 tackles, six<br />
sacks and one fumble recovery as the Friars were the regular-season conference<br />
champions with a 7-4 record and made it to the MIAA semis ...<br />
earned MIAA All-Conference honors, and was named to the Baltimore<br />
Touchdown Club “Super 22” Team ... also rushed 43 times on offense for<br />
271 yards and three scores ... finished with 53 tackles in 2010, along with<br />
three sacks, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery ... Curley was<br />
regular-season conference champions with a 9-3 record and advanced to<br />
the MIAA Championship game ... played defensive end, defensive tackle,<br />
running back, fullback, H-back and tight end during his career for the Friars<br />
... rated as the No. 41 prospect in Maryland and the No. 101 defensive<br />
line prospect in the country by 247sports.com ... clocked with a 4.9-second<br />
time in the 40-yard dash.<br />
YEAR G UA AT TOT TFL PD SCKS-YDS FF FR<br />
2013 12 15 16 31 3.0-14 0 1-11 1 0<br />
TOTAL 12 15 16 31 3.0-14 0 1-11 1 0<br />
22 Chris Davis<br />
wide receiver<br />
Height: 5’9”<br />
Weight: 180<br />
Year:<br />
Freshman<br />
Hometown: Westlake Village, Calif.<br />
High School: Oaks Christian HS<br />
Experience: High School<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: The Marmonte League Wide Receiver of the Year and a<br />
MaxPreps first-team All-State selection in 2013 for Oaks Christian … a dynamic<br />
all-around athlete who had a stellar career for the Lions … had 199<br />
receptions for 2,796 yards and 29 touchdowns during his three seasons …<br />
also had 494 rushing yards and seven more TDs and finished with 4,264<br />
all-purpose yards, 36 TDs and 222 total points scored … caught 88 passes<br />
for 1,606 yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior for the Lions … had five<br />
catches for 61 yards in the Los Angeles Daily News All- Star Game … Oaks<br />
Christian was ranked No. 13 in California by MaxPreps in 2013, finishing<br />
with an 8-3 record and advancing to the California Interscholastic Federation<br />
Southern Section playoffs … had 51 receptions for 592 yards and four<br />
TDs as a junior in 2012 … named second-team All-Marmonte … Oaks Christian<br />
advanced to the CIF Southern Section playoffs with an 8-3 record … in<br />
2011, recorded 60 catches for 598 yards and five scores for the Lions ... also<br />
recruited by UNLV.<br />
85 Devin DesJarlais<br />
wIDE rECEIVER<br />
Height: 5’11”<br />
Weight: 190<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Senior<br />
Hometown: Elk Grove, Calif.<br />
High School: Butte College<br />
Experience: SQ<br />
NEW MEXICO: A walk-on with very good hands ... runs disciplined routes<br />
and earns quarterback’s trust by being where he’s supposed to be in passing<br />
situations ... also will compete for a spot on the special teams roster.<br />
2013: Did not play.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for head coach Mike Johnson at Franklin High<br />
School in Elk Grove, Calif. ... was a first team All-Conference performer<br />
after recording 27 receptions for 607 yards and seven TDs ... broke two<br />
school records: most receiving yards in a game (192) and most receiving<br />
TDs in a season (seven).<br />
PERSONAL: Born Oct. 14, 1992 in Elk Grove, Calif. ... parents are Rick and<br />
Cindy Desjarlais ... has an older brother, Gere, and a younger sister, Riki<br />
... favorite food is babyback ribs ... loves to go wakeboarding and snowboarding<br />
in his free time ... favorite athlete is Jordy Nelson ... favorite<br />
movie is Hot Rod ... majoring in sociology.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Oct. 13, 1995 ... parents are Kimberly and Rodney<br />
D’Avanzo.<br />
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29 Kenya Donaldson<br />
lINEBACKER<br />
Height: 6’1”<br />
Weight: 208<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Albuquerque, N.M.<br />
High School: Collierville (Tenn.) HS<br />
Experience: SQ<br />
NEW MEXICO: Talented walk-on who could vie for playing time in 2014 as<br />
he gains more experience with the defensive scheme ... also could find a<br />
role on special teams. ... has the athleticism required to get on the field<br />
for the Lobos.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for head coach Shawn Able and the Dragons at<br />
Collierville High School.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Oct. 28, 1993 to Terence and Andrea Donaldson in Albuquerque<br />
... has one brother, Martel, and one sister, Sierra ... his father<br />
played football for UNM from 1984-87.<br />
21 Donnie Duncan<br />
DEFENSIVE BACK<br />
Height: 5’11”<br />
Weight: 188<br />
Year:<br />
Senior<br />
Hometown: Inglewood, Calif.<br />
High School: Alexander Hamilton HS<br />
Experience: 2 Letters<br />
NEW MEXICO: Retuning defensive back who is getting more comfortable<br />
on defense after coming tu UNM as a wide receiver in 2011 ... starting to<br />
show a physical side and needs to continue to learn his role to help him<br />
play faster and have an impact ... returned to the team after leaving the<br />
program in 2012 ... originally signed with Colorado in 2010.<br />
2013 (JUNIOR): A big-time contributor on special teams who gained experience<br />
at cornerback as well ... finished the season with 13 tackles, including<br />
eight solos, and one pass breakup ... had a career-high two unassisted<br />
tackles against Fresno State.<br />
2012 (SOPHOMORE): Did not see action.<br />
2011 (FRESHMAN): Ten games played with one start, at San Diego State...<br />
biggest contributions came on kickoff returns...finished the season with<br />
11 runbacks for an average of 23.0 yards...also had two receptions for<br />
nine yards on the season.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: An All-Region selection by PrepStar IN 2009 and ranked as<br />
the No. 64 athlete by ESPN and No. 72 by Rivals.com coming out of Hamilton<br />
High School in Los Angeles...played wide receiver, defensive back,<br />
and quarterback and was a kick returner as he started for four years at<br />
various positions for coach Adam Golding...as a senior, he led Hamilton to<br />
an 11-3 record and Los Angeles City Sectionals championship, the first in<br />
the school’s 78-year history...he was the Los Angeles City Section Player of<br />
the Year and named first team All-City by the Los Angeles Times...playing<br />
wide receiver, he caught 77 passes for 1,691 yards and 16 touchdowns...<br />
he was responsible for 27 touchdowns, as he also had three rushing<br />
touchdowns, two passing touchdowns, two touchdowns on kickoff returns,<br />
one on a punt return and three on interception returns...defensively,<br />
he accounted for 50 tackles and had 10 interceptions...he forced two<br />
fumbles and had two blocked kicks...as a junior, he earned second-team<br />
All-City by the Los Angeles Times and played more quarterback while remaining<br />
at defensive back on defense... he accounted for 10 touchdowns,<br />
passing for five, rushing for four and receiving one...he also returned kicks<br />
and punts and defensively, he had three interceptions, one forced fumble,<br />
five blocked kicks and 35 tackles...as a sophomore, he was named<br />
second-team All-City by the Los Angeles Times, catching 54 balls for 725<br />
yards and seven touchdowns...also threw for a pair of touchdowns playing<br />
primarily wide receiver on offense...defensively that season, he had<br />
three interceptions...as a freshman while earning first-team All-Western<br />
Section: L.A. City, he had 27 receptions for 525 yards and two touchdowns<br />
on offense and had two blocked kicks and an interception on defense...he<br />
also participated in track & field and baseball at Hamilton...on the track,<br />
he ran the 200 and 400 and anchored the 4x100 meter relay team...he<br />
earned all-league honors by running the 400 in 55.50 seconds...he played<br />
baseball as a sophomore and senior.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Oct. 4, 1991, in Kenner, La...he enjoys listening to music<br />
and sleeping in his free time...son of Shirlene Duncan and Donnie Williams...<br />
has five siblings: Whitney, Germale, Freddie, Quincy, Rico and Nicole.<br />
YEAR G UA AT TOT TFL PD SCKS-YDS FF FR<br />
2011 1 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0.0 0 0<br />
2013 12 8 5 13 0.0-0 1 0-0.0 0 0<br />
TOTAL 13 8 5 13 0.0-0 1 0-0.0 0 0<br />
10 Tyler Duncan<br />
WIDE RECEIVER<br />
Height: 6’2”<br />
Weight: 193<br />
Year:<br />
Senior<br />
Hometown: Long Beach, Calif.<br />
High School: Orange Coast College<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: Wide receiver who began to have an impact toward the<br />
end of the 2013 season as he became more familiar with the offensive<br />
scheme ... has excellent hands and good size to outmuscle smaller DBs<br />
and enough speed to outrun larger DBs ... has a chance to make many<br />
more big plays in 2014 as he continues to gain the trust of the Lobo quarterbacks.<br />
2013 (JUNIOR): Played in 10 games, finishing the season with five receptions<br />
for 131 yards ... made a great 36-yard catch on a Clayton Mitchem<br />
pass in the end zone at San Diego State late in the fourth quarter to pull<br />
the Lobos within a one-possession deficit ... had a breakout game in the<br />
home finale against Colorado State with four catches for 95 yards and a<br />
touchdown ... had a career-long 52-yard catch in that game as well.<br />
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played two seasons at Orange Coast College in Coast<br />
Mesa, Calif., for coach Mike Taylor. ... earned second-team All-Orange Empire<br />
Conference honors in 2012 with 38 receptions for 738 yards and seven<br />
touchdowns in 10 games. ... played nine games as a freshman, catching<br />
38 passes for 285 yards and two TDs.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letter winner for the Jackrabbits and coach<br />
Raul Lara. ... played both wide receiver and defensive back.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Oct. 9, 1992 in Long Beach, Calif. ... father is Anthony<br />
Duncan ... two brothers, Corey Bell and Cameron Bell, and two sisters,<br />
Ashley Duncan and Alexandra Duncan ... favorite athlete is Calvin Johnson<br />
... likes to go snowboarding ... favorite food is lasagne ... interested in<br />
History as a major.<br />
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YEAR G REC YDS TD LG RUSH YDS TD LG<br />
2013 10 5 131 2 52 0 0 0 0<br />
TOTAL 10 5 131 2 52 0 0 0 0<br />
48 Chris Edling<br />
TIGHT END<br />
Height: 6’3”<br />
Weight: 240<br />
Year:<br />
Junior<br />
Hometown: Corsicana, Texas<br />
High School: Corsicana HS<br />
Experience: 2 Letters<br />
NEW MEXICO: A two-year letter winner who has solidified his role as a<br />
blocking back in UNM’s pistol option offense ... the next step is to continue<br />
to develop is receiving skills to become an all-around threat ... has<br />
added close to 10 pounds since the end of last season to make him a<br />
more physical player in the ground game ... earned Academic All-Mountain<br />
West honors in the fall of 2012 as a true freshman.<br />
2013 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in all 12 games as a blocking back and on<br />
special teams return units ...played an integral role in the team’s rushing<br />
attack, which ranked fourth in the country with an average of 308.8 yards<br />
per game.<br />
2012 (TRUE FRESHMAN): Played 10 games and was a starter on the kickoff<br />
team ... had a 13-yard reception in the season opener against Southern.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A first-team All-District 16-4A, first-team Golden Circle<br />
County and second-team Associated Press and Texas Sports Writers Association<br />
All-State 4A selection at Corsicana his senior year for coach<br />
Phil Castles ... the team’s co-Offensive MVP and a team captain ... had 17<br />
catches for 193 yards with three TDs ... 72 pancake blocks and a 97 percent<br />
blocking grade ... Corsicana finished with a 15-1 record and reached<br />
the state 4A semifinals in 2011 ... a first-team All-District and All-Golden<br />
County performer his junior year ... also lettered in soccer ... Castles call<br />
him a “physical blocker, a great character kid. He’s as hard a worker as we<br />
have on our team.”<br />
2013 (JUNIOR): Started in 11 games, missing the other while recovering<br />
from an injury ... tied for ninth in the nation in fumble recoveries with<br />
three, returning one for a touchdown against UTSA for his first career<br />
defensive touchdown and second overall ... finished the season with 42<br />
tackles, two sacks, four pass breakups and an interception ... the interception<br />
came against in-state rival New Mexico State ... had a career-high<br />
seven tackles agaisnt Wyoming and a career-high five solo tackles against<br />
Fresno State.<br />
2012 (SOPHOMORE) Played in eight games ... had six receptions for 71<br />
yards ... also ran the ball five times for 19 yards and one touchdown in<br />
UNM’s pistol offense ... best game came against Hawai’i on Oct. 13 in<br />
which he had one reception for a career-long 36 yards and had a six-yard<br />
TD run.<br />
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played one season (2011) for Blinn College, catching 30<br />
passes for 567 yards and five touchdowns...Blinn reached the Mississippi<br />
Bowl in 2011, finishing with a 9-2 record and a No. 10 ranking in the final<br />
NJCAA poll...has three years of eligibility remaining...”He is a very talented<br />
football player, a good student and a good teammate,” Blinn assistant<br />
coach Keith Browning says. “He comes from a great family and will represent<br />
the Lobo program the right way.”...a three-star Rivals.com prospect.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Recorded team highs with 43 receptions, 769 yards and<br />
eight TDs in 2009 as a senior for Manvel High School...had 18 receptions<br />
for a team-leading 348 yards with four TDs his junior year at Manvel...a<br />
two-time All-District 24-4A and All-County selection and an honorable-mention<br />
All-State WR his senior year...a regional qualifier in track<br />
and field in the 4-by-200 meters.<br />
PERSONAL: Born May 13, 1992 in Houston, Texas...son of Doretha ... has<br />
three siblings, Daiqari, Mason, and Zion...favorite athlete is Chad Ochocinco<br />
... interested in Kinesiology.<br />
YEAR G UA AT TOT TFL PD SCKS-YDS FF FR<br />
2012 8 1 0 1 0.0-0 0 0-0.0 0 0<br />
2013 11 26 16 42 2.0-19 5 1-12 0 3<br />
TOTAL 19 27 16 43 2.0-19 5 1-12 0 3<br />
YEAR G REC YDS TD LG RUSH YDS TD LG<br />
2012 8 6 71 0 36 5 19 1 6<br />
2013 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />
TOTAL 19 6 71 0 36 5 19 1 6<br />
PERSONAL: Born Oct. 22, 1993 in Dallas, Texas...full name is Christopher<br />
Daniel Edling ... parents are Suzann and Dan Edling...has one older sister,<br />
Jill ... Dan was an offensive lineman at Rice University ... majoring in Wildlife<br />
Management.<br />
15 SaQwan Edwards<br />
CORNERBACK<br />
Height: 6’1”<br />
Weight: 189<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Senior<br />
Hometown: Houston, Texas<br />
Other College: Blinn College<br />
Experience: 2 Letters<br />
NEW MEXICO: Made a successful switch from wide receiver to cornerback<br />
and was a starter on defensive in 2013 ... has ideal size and length<br />
for his position and has great hands that he know uses to break up passes<br />
and gain leverage on wide receivers in coverage ... has developed a confidence<br />
in his ability that will help him make more plays in 2014.<br />
78 Jared Francisco<br />
oFFENSIVE lINE<br />
Height: 6’3”<br />
Weight: 315<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Santa Fe, N.M.<br />
High School: Santa Fe HS<br />
Experience: SQ<br />
NEW MEXICO: A walk-on who has been a solid scout-team contributor<br />
since joining the program in 2012 ... has good size and will continue to<br />
develop with time in the offseason conditioning program ... two years in<br />
the conditioning program has helped change his body type to a leaner,<br />
stronger lineman.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 first-team All-District 2-4A selection at nose guard<br />
for the Demons and coach Ray Holliday ... lettered two years at Santa<br />
Fe High School ... earned second-team Academic All-District honors as a<br />
junior.<br />
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PERSONAL: Born Feb. 10, 1994 in Santa Fe, N.M. ... Parents area Karen<br />
Hernandez and Les Francisco ... has one sister, Justine ... likes to ride dirt<br />
bikes ... favorite foods are steak and eggs ... favorite movie is “Battleship”<br />
... favorite athlete is DeMarcus Ware ... major is Criminal Justice.<br />
41 Steven Galvan<br />
Linebacker<br />
Height: 6’1”<br />
Weight: 240<br />
Year:<br />
Freshman<br />
Hometown: Placentia,, Calif.<br />
High School: El Dorado HS<br />
Experience: High School<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A first-team All-Century League linebacker for El Dorado<br />
High School in 2013 … played both linebacker and tight end for the Golden<br />
Hawks … ranked 17th on the OC Varsity’s list of top committed players in Orange<br />
County … ranked No. 53 on the OC Varsity’s Hot 150 prior to the start<br />
of the 2013 season … competed in the B2G Elite Camp on the UCLA campus<br />
… started at outside linebacker in 2012, making second- team All-Century<br />
League … earned the Hawk Hitter award as the team’s best hitter that<br />
season … El Dorado advanced to the California Interscholastic Federation<br />
Southern Section Southwest playoffs … was the Golden Hawks’ middle linebacker<br />
in 2011 ... also recruited by Boise State.<br />
28 Dameon Gamblin<br />
WIDE RECEIVER<br />
Height: 5’10”<br />
Weight: 163<br />
Year:<br />
Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Mesquite, Texas<br />
High School: Mesquite HS<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: An up-and-coming receiver who earned playing time as a<br />
true freshman in 2013 ... has great hands and can catch the ball in traffic<br />
... shiftness is what helps him get open in traffic ... needs to fill out his<br />
body without losing his speed and is working to become more physical in<br />
the run-blocking game.<br />
2013 (FRESHMAN): Played in 11 games with four starts ... finished with<br />
one reception for minus-3 yards and two carries for 30 yards ... ran for<br />
19 yards on the first play from scrimmage against UNLV ... took an endaround<br />
handoff for 11 yards against New Mexico State.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: An honorable-mention All-District 11-5A for the Skeeters<br />
and coach Robbie Robinson ... had 48 receptions for 701 yards and seven<br />
touchdowns in 2012 ... Mesquite finished 11-1 and advanced to the<br />
Texas 5A Region II Area finals ... had career highs with nine receptions,<br />
156 yards and two TDs against Arlington Bowie during the second week<br />
of the ‘12 season ... led the team in receptions in both its playoff games<br />
in 2012, finishing with five catches for 77 yards vs. Sachse High School in<br />
the Bi-District round and seven catches for 82 yards vs. Allen High School<br />
in the Area finals ... as a junior in 2011, recorded 35 receptions for 341<br />
yards with two TDs ... had a season-high eight receptions for 79 yards and<br />
one TD vs. Belton on Nov. 11, 2011 ... named second-team All-District ...<br />
Mesquite finished 7-6 in 2011 ... clocked at a 4.48-second time in the 40-<br />
yard dash, according to Scout.com ... also a two-year letter winner on the<br />
Mesquite boys basketball team.<br />
PERSONAL: Born March 15, 1995 ... mother is Tanya Berry.<br />
YEAR G REC YDS TD LG RUSH YDS TD LG PR-YDS<br />
2013 11 1 -3 0 -3 2 30 0 19 7-34<br />
TOTAL 11 1 -3 0 -3 2 30 0 19 7-34<br />
8 Cole Gautsche<br />
QUARTERback<br />
Height: 6’4”<br />
Weight: 234<br />
Year:<br />
Junior<br />
Hometown: Rio Rancho, N.M.<br />
High School: Cleveland HS<br />
Experience: 2 Letters<br />
NEW MEXICO: Entering his third season as the Lobos’ top option quarterback<br />
... continues to build confidence in his throwing game ... attended a passing<br />
camp in Florida over the spring to work on his passing ... made significant<br />
strides from his first year to his second year in the passing game, increasing<br />
his yardage production almost triple ... added seven more pounds to his<br />
frame to help his imposing rushing style ... his 1,537 career rushing yards rank<br />
him 20th on the school’s all-time rushing list and 534 yards behind Rocky<br />
Long (1969-71) as the all-time rushing leader for Lobo QBs ... his seven career<br />
100-yard rushing games ranks third among all-time quarterbacks in Mountain<br />
West history ... earned Academic All-Mountain West honors in the fall of<br />
2012 ... a highly-decorated high school quarterback coming out of Cleveland<br />
High School who enrolled at New Mexico in January of 2012 to participate<br />
in spring practice ... emerged as the No. 2 QB behind senior B.R. Holbrook<br />
during 2012 spring workouts.<br />
2013 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in nine games with five starts ... had five 100-<br />
yard rushing games, the second most by a quarterback in a single season<br />
in Mountain West history ... according to ESPN stats, he finished second in<br />
the nation in yards per carry by a quarterback (to Oregon’s Marcus Mariota)<br />
with 6.6 yards per carry (for players that averaged at least 6.25 attempts per<br />
game) ... No. 5 in the nation in rushing yards per game at 86.3 yards and No.<br />
9 amoung quarterbacks in rushing yards with 777 ... led all MW quarterbacks<br />
in rushing touchdowns with eight ... he threw for a career-high 156 yards<br />
against Wyoming ... had a season-high 140 rushing yards and two touchdowns<br />
vs. Air Force ... added 127 rushing yards and one TD vs. New Mexico<br />
State ... collected 118 yards and two rushing touchdownds against UNLV ...<br />
started the season with a 118-yard effort against UTSA.<br />
2012 (TRUE FRESHMAN): A significant contributor to the UNM offense in<br />
its two-quarterback rotation ... played in 11 games with four starts near<br />
the end of the season ... broke the school record for rushing by a freshman<br />
quarterback with 760 rushing yards ... scored seven TDs and had a 7.0-yard<br />
rushing average ... rushed for 72 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries<br />
against Nevada on Nov. 17 ... had a career game against Wyoming on Nov.<br />
10, setting new career highs in completions, attempts, passing yards,, passing<br />
touchdowns, rushing yards, and rushing attempts ... finished the contest<br />
against the Cowboys with 155 passing yards and 149 rushing yards to<br />
become the first Lobo to have more than 100 yards passing and rushing in<br />
the same game since Kole McKamey pulled off that feat against BYU in 2005<br />
... the 149 rushing yards were the most by a Lobo QB since McKamey had<br />
152 against New Mexico State in 2005 ... threw the first touchdown of his<br />
career to tight end Andrew Aho with 12:46 remaining in the second quarter<br />
... his second TD pass came on a career-long throw of 52 yards to Ty Kirk<br />
with 10:04 remaining in the third quarter ... started his first career game<br />
against Fresno State on Oct. 27 and rushed for 50 yards on just three carries<br />
... had a long rush of 41 yards against the Bulldogs but left the game in the<br />
first quarter with a neck injury ... had a career-long 76-yard touchdown run<br />
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in the third quarter against Hawaii on Oct. 13 and finished with 104 yards<br />
on only five carries ... carried the ball seven times for 79 yards against Texas<br />
State on Oct. 6, including one run for 53 yards ... rushed for 71 yards and<br />
two TDs against No. 24 Boise State on Sept. 29 ... led the Lobos on four<br />
touchdown drives in the second half against the Broncos, including a 96-<br />
yard drive ... it was the second time this season he scored two touchdowns<br />
in one game ... also rushed for a two-point conversion against Boise, bringing<br />
the Lobos within three points midway through the fourth quarter ...<br />
made his first career appearance for the Lobos against Southern ... carried<br />
the ball eight times for 88 yards and two TDs ... scored the first TD of his<br />
career on a 7-yard run with 8:24 left in the second quarter ... completed the<br />
first pass of his career to true freshman tight end Chris Edling with just less<br />
than two minutes left in the third quarter.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Led the undefeated Cleveland Storm (13-0) to the 5A New<br />
Mexico state championship as a senior in 2011, throwing for 3,085 yards<br />
with 39 touchdowns and just four interceptions... also ran for 1,218 yards<br />
and 23 rushing TDs... played for coach Kirk Potter ... ... New Mexico Gatorade<br />
Player of the Year in 2011 ... first-team All-State and District 1-5A<br />
Player of the Year ... All-Metro Player of the Year ... nmpreps.com Mr.<br />
Football Player of the Year ... New Mexico North/South All-Star Game selection...as<br />
a junior, ran for 1,842 yards and 14 TDs ... threw for 1,300<br />
yards with 14 TDs and five interceptions ... first-team All-District 1-5A ...<br />
Cleveland offensive coordinator Heath Ridenour said his work ethic on<br />
and off the field is unsurpassed.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Nov. 8, 1993 in Romeo, Mich. ... Full name is Nicholas Lawson<br />
Gautsche Jr. ... Son of Nick and Carol Gautsche ... a two-time member<br />
of the National Honor Society (2010-11) ... maintained above a 3.5 grade<br />
point average.<br />
YEAR G C-A-I YDS TD LG RUSH YDS TD LG<br />
2012 11 31-13-2 222 2 52 109 760 7 76<br />
2013 10 35-78-4 639 7 50 118 777 8 49<br />
TOTAL 21 66-91-6 861 9 52 227 1537 15 76<br />
94 Sam Gentry<br />
punter<br />
Height: 6’6”<br />
Weight: 249<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Albuquerque, N.M.<br />
High School: Eldorado HS<br />
Experience: SQ<br />
NEW MEXICO: Strong candidate for starting punting duties in 2014 ...<br />
has, perhaps, the strongest leg on the team, working on consistency and<br />
technique to put his punts where they need to be every time ... made<br />
the switch exclusively to punter in 2013 after walking on to UNM as a<br />
quarterback and punter ... gave UNM a big lift in 2012 as the team’s only<br />
scout team quarterback.<br />
NEW MEXICO: Emerging tight end who comes into 2014 with experience<br />
to compete for playing time on special teams or at tight end ... working on<br />
both pass-catching and run-blocking skills ... walked on to UNM in the fall<br />
of 2011 ... showed willingness to be physical in run-blocking ... coaches<br />
think he has a chance to contribute if his learning curve and improvement<br />
stay consistent.<br />
2012 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in one game for UNM, playing<br />
in the season opener against Southern.<br />
2011: Redshirted.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of Valley High School in Albuquerque, N.M.<br />
... played on the offensive and defensive lines for coach Vince Collins.<br />
PERSONAL: Born July 24, 1993 in Chandler, Ariz. ... son of Jon and Patricia<br />
Georges ... hobbies include snowboarding and longboarding ... favorite<br />
food is anything from Sadie’s ... has two younger brothers ... intended<br />
major is Engineering or Education.<br />
7 Teriyon Gipson<br />
Running Back<br />
Height: 5’8”<br />
Weight: 165<br />
Year:<br />
Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Dallas, Texas<br />
High School: Kimball HS<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: An explosive runner with a good change of direction who<br />
earned playing time as a true freshman in 2013 ... has big-play capablility<br />
and isn’t afraid to run the ball between the tackles ... a year’s experience<br />
with both the offensive scheme and the offseason conditioning should<br />
help him considerably in 2014 ... working on his pass-protection and<br />
blocking skills to become a more well-rounded back ... brother Tashaun<br />
Gipson was a four-year starter at the University of Wyoming (2008-11)<br />
and is a safety for the Cleveland Browns ... brother Marcell (2006-10) was<br />
a three-year starter at Wyoming and participated in the Minnesota Vikings<br />
training camp in the fall of 2012.<br />
2013 (FRESHMAN): Played in 10 games with three starts ... finished the<br />
season with 220 rushing yards on 38 carries with five rushing touchdowns<br />
and a 5.8-yard average per carry ... finished the season with his most productive<br />
day running the football in the season finale against Boise State<br />
... had 10 carries for 76 yards and one touchdown on a 22-yard run in the<br />
fourth quarter ... carried the ball six times for 48 yards and a TD in the<br />
home finale against Colorado State ... had a breakout game at San Diego<br />
State with five carries for 45 yards and two touchdowns, scoring on runs<br />
of 20 yards and five yards ... also had one catch for minus-1 yard on the<br />
season.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: First-team All-State punter for Eldorado HS in 2010.<br />
86 David Georges<br />
TIGHT END<br />
Height: 6’3”<br />
Weight: 232<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Junior<br />
Hometown: Albuquerque, N.M.<br />
High School: Valley HS<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: The Texas Class 11-4A Offensive Player of the Year in 2012<br />
for the Knights and coach Carlton Nelson ... ran for 1,720 yards and 21<br />
touchdowns on 207 attempts ... also had 246 receiving yards and two<br />
scores ... named honorable mention All-State in Texas ... Kimball went 9-3<br />
in 2012 and advanced to the Texas Division I area round of the playoffs -<br />
the third straight season the Knights finished 9-3 and made it to the area<br />
round ... rushed for 933 yards and 13 TDs on 108 attempts as a junior in<br />
2011 ... All-District 11-4A selection ... had 1,166 yards on a 141 carries<br />
with 14 TDs as a sophomore in 2010 ... also caught 14 passes for 189 yards<br />
and one TD that season ... an All-District selection ... finished with more<br />
than 3,700 rushing yards during his high school career ... ranked as the<br />
No. 98 Dallas area recruit by the Dallas Morning News.<br />
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PERSONAL: Born Jan. 19, 1995 ... parents are Kimberly and Michael Gipson.<br />
YEAR G REC YDS TD LG RUSH YDS TD LG<br />
2012 12 1 -1 0 -1 38 220 5 22<br />
2 Crusoe Gongbay<br />
Running Back<br />
Height: 5’11”<br />
Weight: 205<br />
Year:<br />
Senior<br />
Hometown: Rockville, Md.<br />
High School: Rockville HS<br />
Experience: 3 Letters<br />
PERSONAL: Son of Miata and Crusoe Gongbay.<br />
YEAR G RUSH YDS TD LNG REC YDS TD LONG<br />
2011 2 7 26 0 9 2 -12 0 0<br />
2012 10 22 159 0 34 0 0 0 0<br />
2013 12 97 592 6 61 3 23 0 12<br />
TOTAL 24 126 777 6 61 5 11 0 12<br />
47 Jayson Gurule<br />
linebacker<br />
Height: 6’1”<br />
Weight: 230<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Senior<br />
Hometown: Belen, N.M.<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: Enters 2014 as the top option at running back ... a northand-south<br />
runner with power and speed that refuses to do down ... also<br />
has the ability to catch the ball out of the back field ... has great vision<br />
and an incredible ability to make cuts and burst back to full speed ... has<br />
the potential to become the team’s leading ball-carrier as he was in 2011<br />
for UNM ... skipped spring practice in 2012 as he contemplated transferring<br />
from UNM, but he decided to ask coach Bob Davie to return, and<br />
rejoined the team on Aug. 20 ... was dropped to near the bottom of the<br />
preseason depth chart but worked his way into playing time on special<br />
teams and as a backup running back.<br />
2013 (JUNIOR): A career-high 592 rushing yards with six touchdowns,<br />
and three receptions for 23 yards primarily as a backup ... played in 12<br />
games with three starts ... had a career-high 98 yards on 12 carries and a<br />
touchdown in a starting role against Colorado State ... produced 95 yards<br />
on 10 carries at Pittsburgh ... finished the season with 77 yards and a<br />
TD on 12 carries at Boise State ... rushed for 66 yards and a score on 10<br />
carries at San Diego State.<br />
2012 (SOPHOMORE): Played in 10 games ... finished with 159 rushing<br />
yards on 22 carries for a 7.2-yard average ... best game came against Fresno<br />
State on Oct. 27 when he rushed for 72 yards on five carries and had a<br />
career-long 34 yards ... also had nine carries for 61 yards against Nevada<br />
on Nov. 17.<br />
2011 (FRESHMAN): Came off the bench in 11 of the 12 games, but finished<br />
with a team-high 500 yards, five touchdowns and a 4.6 yard-percarry<br />
average.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner for Rockville High School and<br />
coach Kevin Bernot ... Top-10 Maryland all-time career rushing list with<br />
more than 5,000 yards ... led the Washington, D.C., metro area with 2,142<br />
yards rushing as a senior ... finished his senior season with 33 rushing<br />
touchdowns ... named first-team Washington Post All-Metro and was a<br />
2010 Maryland Consensus All-State Team selection ... named the Washington<br />
Sentinel Player of the Year ... earned first-team All-Gazette honors<br />
and made First Team All-D.C. Sportsfan list ... made the 2010 Maryland<br />
Crab Bowl All-Star Team and the Chesapeake Bowl Team ... earned the<br />
Fitzgerald Auto Player of the Year award ... was recognized as the Best<br />
Rusher and Rusher with the Best Vision by Rivals’ Brian Perroni after the<br />
Maryland Crab Bowl ... chose New Mexico over Towson ... as a junior, he<br />
rushed for 1,601 yards and 20 touchdowns ... also had 386 kickoff return<br />
yards and returned three kicks for touchdowns ... earned Washington<br />
Post All-Met Honorable Mention honors ... was a first-team All-Gazette<br />
honoree and was a 2A All-League selection ... had 1,396 yards on the<br />
ground as a sophomore, including 18 touchdowns ... played basketball<br />
and track & field while at Rockville.<br />
NEW MEXICO: A walk-on who has played anywhere the coaches have<br />
asked ... has contributed on both offense and defense as part of the scout<br />
teams units ... his work ethic helped him earn playing time on special<br />
teams in 2013 ... could command a bigger role as he continues to get<br />
comfortable with the schemes ... transferred from NM State in 2011.<br />
2013 (JUNIOR): Worked his way into a role on special teams during the<br />
second half of the season ... played in a pair of games and finished with<br />
two tackles — one solo and one assisted.<br />
YEAR G UA AT TOT TFL PD SCKS-YDS FF FR<br />
2013 2 1 1 2 0.0-0 0 0-0.0 0 0<br />
2013 2 1 1 2 0.0-0 0 0-0.0 0 0<br />
8 David Guthrie<br />
defensive back<br />
Height: 5’9”<br />
Weight: 208<br />
Year:<br />
Senior<br />
Hometown: Tenmile, Ore.<br />
High School: Douglas (Ore.) High School<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: A leader on defense entering his senior seaon in 2014<br />
who could have a big impact on the defense ... a tough-nosed kid who<br />
is one of the most coachable players on the team ... looking to expand<br />
his role on the team in 2014 by competing to become the team’s starting<br />
punter as well ... a decorated junior college transfer who enrolled<br />
in January, 2013 and will participate in spring practice as a junior ... a<br />
tough-nosed kid who loves to hit, according to College of the Siskiyous<br />
coach Charlie Roche, and plays with a chip on his shoulder because of all<br />
the people who told him he was too small to be an effective defensive<br />
back...247sports.com rated him rated the No. 12 junior college safety<br />
prospect in the country...chose New Mexico over an offer from Illinois<br />
... actively participates in a spring after-school exercise program with a<br />
local elementary school... a 2013 Academic All-Mountain West honoree.<br />
2013 (JUNIOR): A productive first year with the Lobos, finishing third on<br />
the team with 65 takcles, fourth with 4.5 tackles for loss, tied for first with<br />
five pass breakups and tied for second with two sacks ... played in all 12<br />
games with 11 starts ... led the Lobos with eight tackles against in-state<br />
rival New Mexico State ... had nine games of five tackles or better on the<br />
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season.<br />
JUNIOR COLLEGE: A first-team Region II All-California Community College<br />
honoree for College of the Siskiyous in 2012, as well as a two-time<br />
Mid-Empire All-Conference selection...had 53 tackles and five interceptions<br />
in 11 games in ‘12. Siskiyous went 10-1 and beat Chabot College<br />
47-18 in the Top of the State Bowl, in which Guthrie had an 85-yard interception<br />
return for a TD.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: An Oregon Class 4A first-team All-State wide receiver and<br />
defensive back, as well as a second-team all-state punter for Douglas<br />
High School in 2010...had 68 receptions for 1,083 yards and 16 TDs on offense<br />
and 70 tackles on defense his senior season for coach Joe Polamalu,<br />
who is the cousin of current Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu...A<br />
four-year letterman in football, basketball and track, Guthrie was a Douglas<br />
HS Athlete of the Year nominee his senior season...a member of the<br />
school’s honor roll.<br />
PERSONAL: Born April 29, 1993 in Los Angeles...full name is David Allen<br />
Guthrie...son of Rhonda Fuller...is the oldest of seven children...has five<br />
brothers (Ricky, Terrell, Trevin, Daniel, Nathaniel) and one sister (Ayla)...favorite<br />
move is “8 Seconds”...favorite food is French toast...favorite athlete<br />
is Brian Dawkins...wants to major in kinesiology and go to medical school.<br />
YEAR G UA AT TOT TFL PD SCKS-YDS FF FR<br />
2013 12 42 23 65 4.5-19 5 2-6 0 0<br />
75 Reno Henderson<br />
offensive line<br />
Height: 6’3”<br />
Weight: 258<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Ocala, Fla.<br />
Other College: New Mexico Military Institute<br />
Experience: Redshirt<br />
14 Daniel Henry<br />
Defensive Back<br />
Height: 6’0”<br />
Weight: 170<br />
Year:<br />
Junior<br />
Hometown: San Diego, Calif.<br />
Other College: Iowa Western CC<br />
Experience: Transfer<br />
NEW MEXICO: Enrolled for the spring semester in 2014 but missed spring<br />
ball because of offseason surgery ... must work on conditioning in the<br />
summer to get himself ready to compete in the fall.<br />
JUNIOR COLLEGE: A 2013 All-Midwest Football Conference selection for<br />
Iowa Western … finished with 46 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, one interception,<br />
two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and nine pass breakups<br />
… The Reivers went 11-1 in 2013 and beat Butler Community College<br />
in the Graphic Edge Bowl in Cedar Falls, Iowa … was the MFC Defensive<br />
Player of the Week on Oct. 23 with six tackles (four solos), one interception,<br />
one fumble recovery, 1.5 tackles for loss and one pass breakup in<br />
IWCC’s 63-6 win over Ellsworth Community College on Oct. 19.<br />
2012: Played one season at Weber State University, appearing in 11<br />
games as a true freshman … played special teams, recording three tackles<br />
on the year.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Earned All-Coastal League honors at cornerback for the<br />
Torreys in 2011 … recorded 29 tackles (nine solos) with 13 pass breakups,<br />
one interception, three tackles for loss and two forced fumbles … La Jolla<br />
went 7-5 and advanced to the second round of the CIF San Diego Sectional<br />
Playoffs in 2011 … attended Horizon Christian Academy in 2010 where<br />
he was a teammate of current Lobo defensive back Markel Byrd.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Aug. 30, 1994 in San Diego ... full name is Daniel Lamar<br />
Henry … also offered scholarships by Wyoming and UNLV.<br />
NEW MEXICO: A junior college transfer with a redshirt year under his<br />
belt ... was able to watch Darryl Johnson play left tackle, which gave him<br />
a foundation for a work ethic ... has tremendous upside as he makes the<br />
transition to Division I football ... has three years of eligibility at UNM and<br />
will compete for a starting role in 2014 ... has quick feet and moves well<br />
at the tackle position ... working on adding some weight to his frame ...<br />
both Memphis and Louisiana-Lafayette had been recruiting him out of<br />
New Mexico Military Institute.<br />
2013: Redshirted.<br />
46 Paytron Hightower<br />
defensive end<br />
Height: 6’3”<br />
Weight: 252<br />
Year:<br />
Junior<br />
Hometown: Dallas, Texas<br />
High School: Pinkston HS<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
JUNIOR COLLEGE: A backup to start the season but became New Mexico<br />
Military Institute’s starting left tackle after the 2012 season opener and<br />
remained there for the rest of the season...helped the Broncos average<br />
36.9 points and 386.8 yards per game. NMMI finished with a 6-5 record<br />
in ‘12.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A member of the Class 3A first-team All-State and firstteam<br />
All-County as an offensive guard at Vanguard High School in Ocala,<br />
Fla...a member of the Orlando Sentinel’s Top 100 high school recruits in<br />
2011 and made Tom Lemming’s Top 25 High School Guards and Centers<br />
in ‘11 as well.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Sept. 12, 1992 ... mother is Trina Wiley.<br />
NEW MEXICO: An excellent speed rusher who is one of the most athletic<br />
linemen on the defense ... working to add weight to his frame to make<br />
him more durable next fall ... coaches love his potential ... limited in<br />
spring practice because of injuries but will be 100 percent ready to go<br />
in the fall.<br />
2013: Played in one game at UTEP.<br />
2012 (TRUE FRESHMAN): Played in five games during the season as a<br />
backup defensive tackle and nose tackle.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A Texas 11-4A first-team selection for Pinkston High<br />
School and coach Gerald Jones in 2011 ... had more than 80 tackles and<br />
30 tackles for loss his senior season, garnering team defensive MVP honors<br />
as well ... only played two years of high school football, lettering in<br />
basketball for four seasons ... Jones said he is a team leader who takes<br />
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charge, “a type of guy who gets his teammates motivated.”<br />
PERSONAL: Born March 9, 1994 in Dallas, Texas .. .full name is Payton<br />
Delmon Hightower...son of Sonya Scott ... has one younger brother, Kevin<br />
... an honor roll student at Pinkston.<br />
95 Garrett Hughes<br />
Defensive end<br />
Height: 6’1”<br />
Weight: 278<br />
Year:<br />
Freshman<br />
Hometown: Corona, Calif.<br />
High School: Centennial High School<br />
Experience: High School<br />
NEW MEXICO: Enrolled in January in 2014 to participate in spring practice<br />
...has all the physical tools to excel at defensive end ... benefited<br />
greatly by participing in spring ball to become familiar with the schemes<br />
as well as coach Barry Sacks’ teaching style ...needs to continue to work<br />
to have a complete grasp of the scheme ... also getting accustomed to the<br />
level of effort required to compete on a daily basis.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Centennial High School in Corona and was rated<br />
the No. 48 weakside defensive end in the nation by 247 Sports and the<br />
No. 74 defensive end overall nationally by ESPN in 2012 ... played in the<br />
2013 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl in Calif., featuring some of the<br />
best high school players across the nation ... recorded a sack and forced<br />
a fumble in the game ... also was named to the 2012 PrepStar All-West<br />
Region and was Scout.com’s No. 9-rated defensive end in the West ... had<br />
69 tackles, nine tackles for loss and three sacks for the Huskies during his<br />
senior season, earning first-team All-Big VIII League honors ... Centennial<br />
was the California State Open Division runner-up in 2012 and ranked 13th<br />
nationally by MaxPreps, finishing with a 14-2 record ... during his three<br />
years on the Huskies varsity, Centennial was state runner-up twice, won<br />
the SoCal Region Open Division crown (2012), and was two-time Southern<br />
Section Inland Division champion and three-time Big VIII League<br />
champion.<br />
55 Aaron Jenkins<br />
offensive line<br />
Height: 6’2”<br />
Weight: 310<br />
Year:<br />
Freshman<br />
Hometown: Dallas, Texas<br />
High School: Lincoln HS<br />
Experience: High School<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A three-star Scout.com recruit who was a two-time All-District<br />
12-4A performer on both sides of the ball for Lincoln High School …<br />
rated a top-100 offensive guard in the nation by 247 Sports … helped the<br />
Tigers reach the area round of the Texas State Class 4A playoffs with an 8-4<br />
record in 2013 … a first-team All-District 12-4A offensive guard and defensive<br />
tackle as a senior … Lincoln averaged 34.4 points per game offensively<br />
and ranked eighth in Texas 4A in total defense, surrendering just 256.0<br />
yards per game … a first-team All-District 12-4A selection at offensive guard<br />
and defensive tackle as a junior in 2012 … helped Lincoln advance to the<br />
area round of the state 4A playoffs with a 10-3 record … the Tigers offense<br />
averaged 35.0 points per game, and their defense ranked second in 4A in<br />
yards allowed at 206.0 per game ... also received offers from Rice and Texas<br />
Tech.<br />
18 Javarie Johnson<br />
Linebacker<br />
Height: 6’4”<br />
Weight: 248<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Senior<br />
Hometown: Washington, D.C.<br />
High School: Dunbar HS<br />
Experience: 2 Letters<br />
NEW MEXICO: An athletic linebacker who has excellent size and possesses<br />
the physical tools to become a standout player in the conference ...<br />
has an opportunity to put it all together in 2014 and become a player to<br />
watch in the Mountain West ... fully recovered from a torn ACL on the<br />
first play of the 2011 season and his size is reminiscent of another Lobo<br />
defender who played in the late 1990s -- Brian Urlacher ... sat out the<br />
2010 season after transferring from the University of Maryland ... played<br />
on the scout team in 2010.<br />
2013 (JUNIOR): Named to Phil Steele’s preseason All-Mountain West<br />
fourth team, Johnson turned in his most productive season as a Lobo ...<br />
started all 12 games at outside linebacker and finished with 45 tackles,<br />
3.5 tackles for loss and one sack ... also had two quarterback hurries and<br />
two forced fumbles ... his first forced fumble came in the opener against<br />
UTSA, in which teammate SaQwan Edwards scooped up the ball and ran<br />
45 yards for a touchdown ... second on the team with two forced fumbles<br />
... had a career-high seven tackles against UTEP ... made a career-high<br />
four unassisted tackles against Fresno State.<br />
2012 (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 13 games ... finished with 23 tackles<br />
and was second on the team with 4.5 sacks and third with 6.5 tackles for<br />
loss ... finished with two solo tackles, both of which were for a loss and<br />
one of which was a sack, against Wyoming on Nov. 10 ... led the Lobos<br />
with two tackles for a loss, including one sack, against Fresno State on<br />
Oct. 27 ... finished the contest against the Bulldogs with five solo tackles<br />
... recorded three tackles (one solo, two assist) against Air Force on Oct.<br />
20 ... was credited with the first solo sack of his career against Texas State<br />
on Oct. 6 ... recorded his first career sack when he split a third-down sack<br />
with Reggie Ellis in the second quarter against New Mexico State on Sept.<br />
22 ... led the Lobos with three unassisted tackles vs. Southern on Sept. 1<br />
in his first action since tearing his ACL against Colorado State on the first<br />
play of the 2011 season ... finished with four tackles against the Jaguars.<br />
2011 (FRESHMAN): Had solid spring and fall practice sessions and was on<br />
the two-deep at LB before his injury in the the season opener.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Originally signed with Maryland and had enrolled early to<br />
participate in spring drills ... was a four-star recruit coming out of Dunbar<br />
Senior High School and was listed as the top high school prospect in the<br />
Washington, D.C., area.<br />
YEAR G UA AT TOT TFL PD SCKS-YDS FF FR<br />
2012 13 18 5 23 6.5-33 1 4.5-26 1 0<br />
2013 12 17 28 45 3.5-9 0 1-5 2 0<br />
TOTAL 25 35 33 68 10.0-42 5.5-31 1 3<br />
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3 Cranston Jones<br />
defensive back<br />
Height: 5’8”<br />
Weight: 169<br />
Year:<br />
Junior<br />
Hometown: Mesquite, Texas<br />
High School: West Mesquite HS<br />
Experience: 2 Letters<br />
11 Ridge Jones<br />
wide receiver<br />
Height: 5’10”<br />
Weight: 162<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Sophomore<br />
Hometown: DeSoto, Texas<br />
High School: DeSoto HS<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: An athletic cornerback who now enters 2014 with a lot of<br />
playing experience under his belt that should benefit him ... an instinctive<br />
player with a nose for the football ... confidence continues to grow as he<br />
makes more plays on the football in games and in practice ... coaches<br />
love his character and work ethic ... a 2013 Academic All-Mountain West<br />
selection.<br />
2013 (SOPHOMORE): Started all 12 games, 11 at cornerback and one at<br />
nickel ... tied for fifth on the team in tackles with 45 ... his five pass breakups<br />
led the Lobos ... also had 2.5 tackles for loss and one fumble recovery<br />
on special teams ... had four games with at least five tackles and had a<br />
career-high five unassistated tackles against New Mexico State.<br />
2012 (FRESHMAN): Played in all 13 games with four starts, including the<br />
last three games of the season ... finished the season with 10 tackles with<br />
two pass breakups and one pick ... had a season-high four tackles in the<br />
season finale against Colorado State ... had a breakout debut, scoring on a<br />
39-yard interception return in the season opener against Southern.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A first-team Class 4A All-State performer in 2011 for coach<br />
Mike Overton...had 34 tackles, an impressive 16 pass breakups with two<br />
tackles for loss and two interceptions last season...West Mesquite advanced<br />
to the third round of the Texas 4A state playoffs last season and<br />
has won three consecutive district titles...”He is a fantastic kid and a great<br />
student,” Overton said about Jones. “Great instincts on the field and a<br />
true competitor.”...ESPN ranks Jones the No. 32 cornerback in the country,<br />
and he is ranked among the top 100 players in Texas...a three-star<br />
recruit as rated by Rivals.com.<br />
YEAR G UA AT TOT TFL PD SCKS-YDS FF FR<br />
2012 13 5 5 10 0.0-0 3 1-39-1 0 0<br />
2013 12 29 16 45 2.5-7 5 0-0-0 0 1<br />
TOTAL 25 34 21 55 2.5-7 8 1-39-1 0 1<br />
30 Juwan Jones<br />
defensive back<br />
Height: 6’2”<br />
Weight: 190<br />
Year:<br />
Freshman<br />
Hometown: Chandler, Ariz.<br />
High School: Hamilton HS<br />
Experience: High School<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A three-star recruit by Rivals.com … the Arizona Republic<br />
listed him as one of the top-10 prospects in the state, regardless of position<br />
… helped lead the Huskies to a record of 11-3, a No. 3 ranking in the state<br />
and the Division I state final … named to the Division I Section II All-Section<br />
first team … after helping Hamilton win the state championship as a junior<br />
in 2012 he was named to the USA Today Preseason All-USA Arizona High<br />
School Football Team prior to his senior season … played in the West Coast<br />
Bowl following the season … Scout. com listed him as the eighth best DB in<br />
Arizona prior to the 2013 season and was on the Division One Preseason<br />
All-State Team ... scholarship offers included Colorado State, Hawai‘i and<br />
San Diego State.<br />
NEW MEXICO: Returning wide receiver who is the fastest player on the<br />
team ... continues to learn the offense to become a weapon next season ...<br />
if he has the scheme down, he can put himself in position to create some<br />
big plays for the Lobo offense in the fall ... an All-Mountain West Indoor<br />
Track and Field Selection in the 60-meter dash in 2013, finishing second at<br />
the conference indoor championships with a time of 6.87 seconds.<br />
2013 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played in all 12 games, participating primarily<br />
on special teams but also contributing on offense ... recorded three<br />
receptions for 23 yards on the season. Also had two carriers for 10 yards.<br />
2012: Redshirted.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: One of several Division I prospects from DeSoto High<br />
School ... was an 11-5A first-team All-District performer ... had 23 receptions<br />
for 397 yards and four TDs in 2011 ... assistant coach Todd Peterman<br />
said DeSoto spread the ball to several different WRs last season ... DeSoto<br />
went 10-2 and reached the second round of the 5A state playoffs in ‘11 ...<br />
also ran track and broke the Lancaster, Texas, city record in the 100-meter<br />
dash with a time of 10.42 seconds<br />
PERSONAL: Born March 25, 1994 in Dallas ... full name is Ridge Wayne<br />
Jones ... parents are Simone and Roderick Jones ... has one brother, Rod,<br />
an one sister, Cynthia ... dad played in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals<br />
and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.<br />
YEAR G REC YDS TD LG RUSH YDS TD LG<br />
2013 12 3 23 0 15 2 10 0 16<br />
TOTAL 12 3 23 0 15 2 10 0 16<br />
13 Lamar Jordan<br />
Quarterback<br />
Height: 5’10”<br />
Weight: 182<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Freshman<br />
Hometown: Frisco, Texas<br />
High School: Centennial HS<br />
Experience: Redshirt<br />
NEW MEXICO: Returning quarterback who redshirted in 2013 and has a<br />
chance to travel with the team in the fall as he competes for the No. 3 job<br />
behind Cole Gautsche and Clayton Mitchem ... possesses outstanding athletic<br />
ability and good arm strength ... lacking only experience in running the<br />
offense and getting it to move up and down the field consistently.<br />
2013: Redshirted.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: The 2012 Collin County Offensive Player of the Year and<br />
a first-team All-Collin County selection for the Titans and coach Mark<br />
Howard ... guided the Titans to a 24-3 record during his two years as a<br />
starting quarterback ... completed 205 of 351 passes (58.4 percent) for<br />
2,697 yards with 31 touchdowns and 11 interceptions ... also ran the<br />
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all 137 times for 577 yards and nine TDs ... named the District 9-4A Offensive<br />
MVP, first-team All-District 9-4A and second-team All-Region ...<br />
Centennial was 12-2 in 2012 and advanced to the regional semifinals of<br />
the Class 4A state championship playoffs ... completed 180 of 323 passes<br />
(55.7 percent) for 2,422 yards with 24 TDs and nine interceptions ... also<br />
had 131 carries for 920 yards and 11 TDs ... earned District 9-4A Offensive<br />
MVP and first-team All-District 9-4A honors ... a two-year member of the<br />
District 9-4A All-Academic Team (2011, 2012).<br />
PERSONAL: Born Oct. 2, 1994 ... parents are Sharon and Lamar Jordan Sr.<br />
4 Romell Jordan<br />
running back<br />
Height: 5’8”<br />
Weight: 172<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Freshman<br />
Hometown: Rio Rancho, N.M.<br />
High School: Cleveland HS<br />
Experience: Redshirt<br />
NEW MEXICO: A gifted runner who redshirted in 2013 and now will look<br />
to earn some playing time in 2014 ... an explosive runner who isn’t afraid<br />
to run between the tackles for his stature ... has to continue to learn all<br />
aspects of the offensive scheme to help in blocking and pass protection.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2012 first-team All-State selection and District 1-5A<br />
Player of the year for the Storm and coach Heath Ridenour ... rushed for<br />
1,649 yards and 25 touchdowns in 2012 and caught passes for 291 yards<br />
and four TDs to also earn first-team all-district and all-metro honors ...<br />
averaged 203.7 all-purpose yards ... a finalist for New Mexico Gatorade<br />
Player of the Year and a North-South All-Star... Cleveland finished 6-5 and<br />
advanced to the Class 5A playoffs ... rushed for 1,131 yards and recorded<br />
649 receiving yards as a junior, scoring a total of 23 TDs ... first-team All-<br />
State and all-district RB in 2011 ... Cleveland went 15-0 and won the 5A<br />
state championships.<br />
PERSONAL: Born June 20, 1995 in Riverside, Calif. ... parents are Carla<br />
and Arlan Swihart ... has three brothers: Robert Jordan, Blake Swihart<br />
and Raymon Jordan ...three sisters: Rayven Jordan; Kacie Swihart and Teann<br />
Jordan...Blake was an 11th-round selection by the Boston Red Sox<br />
in the 2011 Major League Baseball draft and played at Class A Greenville<br />
in 2012...favorite food is Mexican and Chinese...favorite movie is “The<br />
Wood”...favorite book is “The Story of Success” by Malcolm Gladwell...<br />
favorite video game is “Call of Duty”...favorite athletes are Barry Sanders<br />
and Reggie Bush...interested in becoming a Biology major.<br />
56 Cole Juarez<br />
defensive line<br />
Height: 6’2”<br />
Weight: 310<br />
Year:<br />
Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Fontana, Calif.<br />
Last School: Riverside Community College<br />
Experience: Transfer<br />
three-year starter and earned second-team defensive end All-MW honors<br />
his senior season ... also had scholarship offers from Arizona State, Boise<br />
State, Cincinnati and Texas Tech.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Played high school football his senior year at Uintah High<br />
School in Vernal, Utah and his junior year at Yucaipa High School in Yucaipa,<br />
Calif. … averaged four tackles per game his junior and senior seasons.<br />
14 Caleb Kimbro<br />
quarterback<br />
Height: 6’0”<br />
Weight: 197<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Freshman<br />
Hometown: Hays, Texas<br />
High School: Hays HS<br />
Experience: Redshirt<br />
NEW MEXICO: Promising quarterback who suffered an injury during<br />
2014 spring practice that may make him miss the 2014 season ... was<br />
competing for the No. 3 QB position in the spring before suffering the<br />
injury ... a strong arm and good athlete who was showing progress in<br />
learing the scheme.<br />
2013: Redshirted.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: The Texas District 27-4A MVP in 2012 ... led the Rebels<br />
and coach Blake Feldt to their second consecutive District 27-4A championship<br />
... completed 144 of 224 passes (64.3 percent) for 1,945 yards<br />
with 22 touchdowns and nine interceptions ... also rushed for 1,095 yards<br />
on 139 carries with 16 touchdowns ... had a career-high 195 rushing yards<br />
and two TDs, passed for 218 yards and two TDs and caught a pass for a<br />
two-point conversion in Hays’ area round playoff game against Leander<br />
on Nov. 24 ... threw for 281 yards and five TDs in Hays’ 60-7 win over San<br />
Antonio Highlands in the first round of the 4A playoffs on Nov. 16 ... also<br />
started as the team’s punter from 2010-12 ... Hays finished with a 10-2<br />
record in 2012 and advanced to the Texas Class 4A area finals ... threw<br />
for 2,278 yards and 20 touchdowns (155 of 252 for 61.5 percent) and ran<br />
for 933 yards and 10 TDs on 158 carries his junior season, earning firstteam<br />
All-District honors in 2011 ... Hays finished 8-4 and advanced to the<br />
Texas 4A area round playoffs ... rushed and passed for nearly 1,000 yards<br />
with seven TD passes and six rushing TDs as a sophomore ... had 7,154<br />
yards of total offense and 81 TDs during his high school career ... ranks<br />
as the school’s all-time leader in total offense ... led Hays to back-to-back<br />
district titles for the first time in school history ... holds 14 school records,<br />
including: passing yards in a season and career; total offense in a season<br />
and career; TD passes in a season and career ... a three-year starter in<br />
basketball, earning all-district honors three times ... ranks in the top 20 in<br />
his class academically.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Nov. 22, 1993 in San Marcos, Texas ... parents are Cary<br />
and John Kimbro ... has two brothers, Kyle and Ryan and one sister, Lindie<br />
... Kyle played football at the Naval Academy, Ryan played baseball at<br />
Temple College and Lindie played basketball at Texas Tech... likes to go<br />
dove hunting ... favorite food is fried shrimp ... favorite athlete is Russell<br />
Wilson ... will enter college already with 18 hours of college credit.<br />
JUNIOR COLLEGE: A three-star Scout.com recruit who spent one season<br />
at Riverside Community College and coach Tom Craft (former head coach<br />
at San Diego State) … finished 2013 with 26 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss<br />
and two sacks as a freshman … his defensive line coach at Riverside was<br />
Michael Tuohy, a University of New Mexico graduate in 2007 who was a<br />
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64 Jack Lamm<br />
Offensive Line<br />
Height: 6’3”<br />
Weight: 278<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Albuquerque, N.M.<br />
High School: Sandia HS<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: A walk-on who came to the program in the fall of 2012 ...<br />
a hard worker who worked his way into the two-deep IN 2013 ... tremendous<br />
upside as he gets integrated into the system and continues to bet<br />
bigger, stronger and faster in the weight room ... added 20 pounds since<br />
joining the team ... will benefit from spring practice session.<br />
2013 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played in the closing moments in the Lobos’<br />
victory over Rio Grande rival New Mexico State.<br />
20 Ryan Langford<br />
Linebacker<br />
Height: 6’3”<br />
Weight: 223<br />
Year:<br />
Junior<br />
Hometown: Davenport, Iowa<br />
Other College: Iowa Western CC<br />
Experience: Transfer<br />
NEW MEXICO: Midyear enrollee who made an immediate impact in<br />
spring practice ... should compete for considerable playing time in the<br />
fall ... will player at a faster tempo once he’s familiar with the scheme and<br />
doesn’t have to think about what his assignment is.<br />
JUNIOR COLLEGE: A 2013 All-Midwest Football Conference selection for<br />
Iowa Western … finished with 64 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions<br />
– one returned for a touchdown – three fumble recoveries – one<br />
returned for a touchdown – and two pass breakups. … The Reivers went<br />
11-1 in 2013 and beat Butler Community College in the Graphic Edge<br />
Bowl in Cedar Falls, Iowa … In 2012, he finished with 56 tackles, five tackles<br />
for loss and 2.5 sacks.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 first-team 4A All-Mississippi League selection and<br />
third-team All-State selection for Assumption High School in Davenport,<br />
Iowa … finished with 106 tackles, four tackles for loss, three sacks and<br />
four fumble recoveries … also rushed for 752 yards on 92 carries and nine<br />
touchdowns and had 15 receptions for 226 yards and a TD on offense…<br />
participated in the 2011 Shrine Bowl Iowa All-Star game … Earned 4A<br />
All-Mississippi League honors in 2009.<br />
PERSONAL: A native of Davenport, Iowa … also had offers from Utah<br />
State, Illinois, Iowa State and Toledo.<br />
17 JaJuan Lawson<br />
quarterback<br />
Height: 6’20<br />
Weight: 200<br />
Year:<br />
Freshman<br />
Hometown: Petaluma, Calif.<br />
High School: Casa Grande HS<br />
Experience: High School<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A dual-threat and three-star Rivals recruit who was the<br />
North Bay League Player of the Year in 2013 for Casa Grande … passed<br />
for 6,277 yards during his high school c areer with 62 touchdowns and 19<br />
interceptions … also finished with 2,189 career rushing yards and 30 touchdowns<br />
on 318 carries ... as a senior led the Gauchos to a 13-1 record and<br />
the North Bay League championship while completing 67.4 percent of his<br />
passes (145-of-215) for 2,203 yards and 23 touchdowns with just two interceptions<br />
… he also carried the ball 107 times for 1,152 yards and 13 TDs …<br />
also named t o the All-Nor- Cal Team by MaxPreps … the Gauchos made it<br />
all the way to the Section II Division Championship g ame … a first-team All-<br />
North Bay selection in 2012 who threw for 1,840 yards and 17 touchdowns<br />
as a junior … adde d 581 rushing yards and nine TDs … Casa Grande went<br />
7-4 in 2012 and made the North Coast Section Division 2 playoffs … burst<br />
onto the scene as a sophomore, earning second-team All-Sonoma County<br />
honors with 2,234 yards on 156-of-237 passing … had 22 t ouchdowns and<br />
just eight interceptions … added 456 rushing yards and nine touchdowns<br />
… played linebacker and safety as well ... also offered by Arizona, Boston<br />
College, California and Fresno State.<br />
59 Chris Lee<br />
linebacker<br />
Height: 6’1”<br />
Weight: 255<br />
Year:<br />
Junior<br />
Hometown: San Leandro, Calif.<br />
Last School: Laney College<br />
Experience: Transfer<br />
JUNIOR COLLEGE: A two-time All-Golden Gate Conference selection for<br />
Laney from 2012-13 … named to the Region II All-California First-Team defense<br />
in 2013 for the Eagles … finished with 51 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss,<br />
2.5 sacks, two interceptions and one forced fumble … Laney led the Golden<br />
Gate Conference in total defense, surrendering just 282.3 yards per game<br />
… the Eagles finished 8-3 and defeated Diablo Valley 29-14 in the Bay Bowl<br />
… Lee had eight tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and two sacks in that game<br />
… credited with 60 tackles in 2012, earning his first of two all-conference<br />
selections … also had 12.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, one interception and<br />
one fumble recovery … Laney College advanced to the East Bay Bowl in<br />
2012.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Started at linebacker for San Leandro High School in San Leandro,<br />
Calif., in 2010 … earned first-team All-Hayward Area Athletic League<br />
honors for the Pirates … finished with 64 tackles, 29 tackles for loss, one<br />
interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.<br />
88 Nick Lehman<br />
Tight End<br />
Height: 6’2”<br />
Weight: 238<br />
Year:<br />
Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Bellflower, Calif.<br />
Other College: Long Beach City College<br />
Experience: Transfer<br />
NEW MEXICO: A midyear transfer who has benefited from participation<br />
in spring practice ... has good size and shows the ability to be physical<br />
in UNM’s blocking schemes ... continues to develop as a pass-catching<br />
threat ... could be an integral part of the Lobos running attack in the fall.<br />
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Lehman is known as an excellent blocker who also<br />
caught six passes for 144 yards (24.0 yards per catch) last season in just<br />
seven games at Long Beach City College.<br />
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HIGH SCHOOL: He attended St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower and<br />
helped the Braves to a No. 23 national ranking as a senior in 2012. Lehman<br />
caught 12 passes for 174 yards and three touchdowns, earing firstteam<br />
All-Trinity League recognition his senior year. He also played in the<br />
605 All-Star Football Classic. In 2011, Lehman had six catches for 99 yards<br />
and had 25 tackles, three sacks and one pass breakup on defense for St.<br />
John Bosco, which went 8-4 that season. Lehman will have three years<br />
of eligibility.<br />
48 Chris Loidolt<br />
Linebacker<br />
Height: 6’0”<br />
Weight: 222<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Freshman<br />
Hometown: Albuquerque, N.M.<br />
High School: La Cueva HS<br />
Experience: Redshirt<br />
earned first-team All-District 2-2A and the 2-2A Offensive Most Valuable<br />
Player ... also was All-State in basketball and baseball his senior year ...<br />
selected for the small-school North-South All-Star Game in football, basketball<br />
and baseball.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Dec. 3, 1994 in Albuquerque ... parents are Loretta and<br />
Bruce Lopez ... has two brothers, Ryan and Lucas ... likes hunting and<br />
fishing ... favorite food is tacos ... favorite athlete is Michael Jordan ...<br />
undecided on a college major.<br />
53 Sam Mabany<br />
Defensive End<br />
Height: 6’7”<br />
Weight: 252<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Freshman<br />
Hometown: Denver, Colo.<br />
High School: Denver South HS<br />
Experience: Redshirt<br />
NEW MEXICO: A second-year walk-on working for a chance to get in a<br />
game during the 2014 season. ... Is becoming more comfortable with the<br />
defensive scheme ... has to develop consistency to have a chance for a<br />
role on special teams or more.<br />
58 Damacio Lopez<br />
Linebacker<br />
Height: 5’11”<br />
Weight: 212<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Temecula, Calif.<br />
High School: Great Oak HS<br />
Experience: SQ<br />
NEW MEXICO: A walk-on who has decent size and just needs to master<br />
the schemes to earn a shot for some playing time in 2014 ... a work in<br />
progress as he makes himself stronger in the weight room and looks to<br />
become a role model on the scout team.<br />
18 Marcus Lopez<br />
Wide Receiver<br />
Height: 5’8”<br />
Weight: 161<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Freshman<br />
Hometown: Santa Rosa, N.M<br />
High School: Santa Rosa HS<br />
Experience: Redshirt<br />
NEW MEXICO: A diamond in the rough who has blossomed into a threat<br />
to earn playing time in the fall ... walked on to the program in 2013 as a<br />
running back but made the switch to wide receiver in the offseason ... impressed<br />
coaches with his work ethic and focus on every play ... now just<br />
needs to become more comfortable with the position and find a niche on<br />
special teams to get on the field in the fall.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A first-team All-State running back and defensive back for<br />
Santa Rosa High School and Lions coach Mario Trujillo ... the Lions won<br />
three consecutive Class 2A state championships from 2010-12 ... also<br />
NEW MEXICO: A potential big-play defender who is still learning the<br />
game after being introduced to it as a preteen since arriving from the Sudan,<br />
where he was born ... an exceptional athlete for his size who needs<br />
to continue to learn the game, learn the playbook, practice on proper<br />
technique and build lower-body strength in the weight room ... soft-spoken<br />
off the field but could become an impact player on defense once he<br />
learns how to play the game without thinking.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A first-team All-Plains League selection in 2012 for the<br />
Rebels and coach Tony Lindsay ... collected 47 tackles (25 solos) with seven<br />
tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, two blocked punts<br />
and one fumble recovery ... also earned honorable mention Class 4A All-<br />
State honors ... named Defensive Player of the Game vs. Montbello on<br />
Sept. 21, 2012 when he had six tackles and two tackles for loss ... Denver<br />
South went 12-2 in 2012, won the Plains League title and advanced to<br />
the 4A state championship game ... it was the first time a Denver city<br />
team played for the state championship in 20 years ... a member of the<br />
All-Denver Prep League Team in 2011 ... had 48 tackles with 25 solos, two<br />
tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery<br />
... Denver South went 6-4 in 2011 ... the No. 12-rated player in Colorado<br />
by 247sports.com ... also a member of the school’s track and field team,<br />
competing in the shot put and discus.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Feb. 28, 1994 ... mother is Mary Majok.<br />
20 Xavier Madrid<br />
runnig back<br />
Height: 5’6”<br />
Weight: 180<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Senior<br />
Hometown: Albuquerque, N.M.<br />
High School: St. Pius<br />
Experience: SQ<br />
NEW MEXICO: A hard-working tailback who was put on scholarship in the<br />
spring of 2013 ... a leader by example to his teammates ... will push for<br />
playing time on special teams in 2014 ... can solidify a role during spring<br />
practice ... a coachable player who will give his all on every play.<br />
2012 (SOPHOMORE): Played in the season opener against Southern ... a<br />
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valuable scout team member.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of St. Pius X ... played football for coach<br />
San Juan Mendoza ... was an All-State and All-Metro selection is football<br />
two years (2008-09) ... was selected All-District three years ... was also<br />
All-State in basketball one year.<br />
PERSONAL: Born July 27, 1992 in Albuquerque, N.M. ... son of Patricia<br />
Madrid ... hobbies include watching movies ... favorite food is hamburgers<br />
... favorite athlete is Walter Payton ... has an older sister ... intended<br />
major is English.<br />
87 Jeric Magnant<br />
wide receiver<br />
Height: 6’0”<br />
Weight: 182<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Senior<br />
Hometown: Rio Rancho, N.M.<br />
High School: Rio Rancho HS<br />
Experience: 3 Letters<br />
NEW MEXICO: A former walk-on who earned a scholarship just prior to<br />
the start of the 2012 season ... has added 15 pound during the 2013 offseason<br />
and earned a starting role in 2013 ... now an integral part of the<br />
offense with an exemplary work ethic ... presents a decent-sized target<br />
with excellent hands and is willing to catch the ball in traffic. Came to the<br />
UNM program in 2010 and his work ethic earned him playing time as a<br />
redshirt freshman.<br />
2013 (JUNIOR): Team leader in receiving yards with 294 and tied for the<br />
team lead in receptions with 19 ... also had three carries for 40 yards<br />
on the season ... had a career-high four receptions for 19 yards at Pittsburgh...<br />
also had a 28-yard run against the Panthers ... had a career high<br />
57 receiving yards on a pair of catches against San Diego State ... recored<br />
his first career touchdown reception on a 28-yard pass against Air Force.<br />
2012 (SOPHOMORE): Played in 10 games with four starts ... caught three<br />
passes for 23 yards and had a 45-yard run against Fresno State on Oct. 27<br />
... was the first New Mexico Man -- an award that honors a walk-on from<br />
New Mexico for his hard work during the week of practice leading up to<br />
the upcoming game -- in coach Bob Davie’s tenure.<br />
2011 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Rose to the occasion when the team suffered<br />
multiple injuries at the wide receiver position...played in six games<br />
with two starts ... had one catch for six yards vs. Air Force in week eight.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Rio Rancho High School and played for coach<br />
David Howes ... had 81 receptions for 1,153 yards and 20 touchdowns his<br />
senior year in 2009. Was selected All-Metro his junior and senior seasons<br />
and 1st Team All-State his senior season.<br />
PERSONAL: Born April 3, 1992 in Rhinebeck, N.Y. ... Son of Steve and Lisa<br />
Magnant ... has two older sisters and a younger brother ... hobbies include<br />
playing sports ... favorite food is steak ... favorite athlete is Dwyane<br />
Wade ... was a member of Honor Roll throughout high school.<br />
YEAR G REC YDS TD LG RUSH YDS TD LG<br />
2012 10 3 23 0 10 1 45 0 45<br />
2013 12 19 294 1 43 3 40 0 28<br />
TOTAL 22 22 317 1 43 4 85 0 45<br />
51 Eden Mahina<br />
offensive line<br />
Height: 6’3”<br />
Weight: 300<br />
Year:<br />
Junior<br />
Hometown: Ontario, Calif.<br />
Other College: Mount San Antonio College<br />
Experience: Transfer<br />
NEW MEXICO: Midyear transfer who was able to get the jump on the<br />
2014 season ... is working to regain strength from serving a two-year mission<br />
and not being able to work out ... could provide valuable depth at<br />
center as he continues to learn the scheme and become more physical ...<br />
his maturity is an asset.<br />
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Helped the Mounties to a 9-2 record, including a 42-<br />
14 win over Ventura College in the Golden State Bowl … helped pave the<br />
way as Mt. SAC rushed for 160 yards per game and passed for 270 yards<br />
per game while scoring an average of 41 points per contest … named to<br />
the JCGridiron.com Pre-Season Offensive Tackle Watch List for the class<br />
of 2014.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Upland High School and helped the Highlanders<br />
to a 12-2 record while playing on both lines as a senior as the Highlanders<br />
won the Central Division championship of the CIF Southern Section<br />
… named to the All-CIF Central Division Team.<br />
38 Weston Mathis<br />
linebacker<br />
Height: 5’11”<br />
Weight: 203<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Albuquerque, N.M.<br />
Other College: Utah State<br />
Experience: Squad<br />
NEW MEXICO: Begins his second year with the program (first spring practice<br />
in 2014) ... has very good speed at linebacker. ... Needs to become<br />
more knowlegeable in assignments to compete for playing time in 2014<br />
... originally signed with Utah State out of high school as a track and field<br />
athlete.<br />
9 Quinton McCown<br />
quarterback<br />
Height: 6’2”<br />
Weight: 222<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Junior<br />
Hometown: Hilmar, Calif.<br />
Other College: Modesto College<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: Returning quarterback who got thrown into the in the fall<br />
of 2012 after arriving that August ... a strong-armed passer with a season<br />
behind him, should have his feet on the ground and be more comfortable<br />
in the system ... his experience will be an asset in 2014 with more QBs<br />
on the roster.<br />
2013: Redshirted.<br />
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2012 (SOPHOMORE): Played in six games for the Lobos due to injuries to<br />
the top two quarterbacks, B.R. Holbrook and Cole Gautsche, during the<br />
course of the season ... completed 4 of 11 passes for 26 yards with one<br />
touchdown and one interception ... the TD pass came on a career-long<br />
19-yard play to wide receiver Lamaar Thomas vs. Fresno State ... also had<br />
eight rushes for seven yards on the season.<br />
JUNIOR COLLEGE Played for Modesto Junior College in Modesto, Calif.,<br />
and coach Sam Young from 2010-2012...had 2500 total yards, with 500<br />
of them being rushing yards and 28 touchdowns as a freshman...finished<br />
the season with a record of 8-3.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Hilmar HS in Hilmar, Calif., played for<br />
Head Coach Frank Marques...was a two-time All-League Quarterback and<br />
a three-time All-League basketball player...was also on the Honor Roll<br />
four times.<br />
PERSONAL: Born September 28, 1991 in Turleck, Calif....full name is Quinton<br />
Colby McCown...son of Annette and Kevin McCown...has two siblings,<br />
an older brother, Justin (23) and a younger sister, Rylee (18)...hobbies include<br />
being outdoors or anything involving sports...favorite food athletes<br />
are Tom Brady and LeBron James...intended major is Communications.<br />
YEAR G C-A-I YDS TD LG RUSH YDS TD LG<br />
2012 6 4-11-1 26 1 19 0 0 0 0<br />
84 Garrison Mitchell<br />
wide receiver<br />
Height: 5’11”<br />
Weight: 180<br />
Year:<br />
Freshman<br />
Hometown: Beaumont, Texas<br />
High School: Central Senior HS<br />
Experience: High School<br />
command of the offense after having the benefit of spring practice prior<br />
to the 2013 season.<br />
2013 (JUNIOR): Saw action in 11 games for the Lobos as a junior, leading<br />
the team with 661 yards and a 59.1 completion percentage ... had his<br />
best passing game of the season at Fresno State, going 8-for-11 for 157<br />
yards ... rushed for 133 yards and three touchdowns on the season, good<br />
for seventh on the team in rushing ... had a great second half of the season,<br />
completing 60% of his passes in each of his last five games in which<br />
he threw a pass ... overall in those five games, he went 32-for-46 (69.6%)<br />
for 437 yards and a touchdown ... had a season-high 66 yards rushing in<br />
the season finale against Boise State.<br />
JUNIOR COLLEGE: The Southwestern Junior College Football Conference<br />
Player of the Year in 2012 for Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College ...<br />
threw for school records of 2,435 yards and 27 touchdowns ... completed<br />
165-of-283 passes (58.3 percent) in leading the 9-3 Golden Norsemen to<br />
an appearance in the Citizens Bank Bowl ... also ran for 728 yards with 13<br />
TDs in ‘12 ... Patterson said Mitchem was the reason that NEO reached<br />
the Citizens Bank Bowl.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: The Class 3A All-State East quarterback in 2010 for Spiro<br />
High School in Oklahoma ... threw for 2,125 yards with 22 TDs and just<br />
three interceptions, and ran for 1,108 yards and 22 more TDs during his<br />
senior year at Spiro in 2010, according to statistics recorded by the Tulsa<br />
World ... a 2010 Vype Magazine first-team Three Rivers Football Team<br />
honoree ... lettered three years in football and basketball.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Feb. 4, 1993 in Dallas ... son of Stephanie and Newt<br />
Mitchem ... has one older brother, Blake, who plays basketball at Arkansas<br />
Tech University ... favorite food is steak and potatoes ... likes to fish<br />
and hunt ... favorite movie is “Friday Night Lights” ... will major in Physical<br />
Education.<br />
YEAR G C-A-I YDS TD LG RUSH YDS TD LG<br />
2013 11 48-81-1 661 1 52 64 133 3 43<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A first-team selection at safety and wide receiver in District<br />
20-4A as a senior for Central in 2013 … recorded 44 receptions for 662<br />
yards (15.0 yards per catch) and nine touchdowns, all of which led the Jaguars<br />
… had 58 tackles and eight interceptions on defense … earned a spot<br />
on the Beaumont Enterprise 2013 Super Gold as a safety … started the<br />
season strong with an eight-catch, 136-yard effort against Port Arthur Memorial<br />
on Aug. 30 … Beaumont went 6-5 and advanced to the Texas State<br />
4A playoffs … named one of the top WR in Texas prior to his senior year by<br />
OfficialPlayerWatch.com … finished with 40 catches for 524 yards and 13<br />
touchdowns for the Jaguars as a junior in 2012 … second-team All-District<br />
20-4A as a wide receiver … recorded 50 tackles with five interceptions, five<br />
pass breakups and two forced fumbles on defense ... also recruited by Fresno<br />
State, Louisiana-Monroe and Tulane.<br />
12 Clayton Mitchem<br />
Quarterback<br />
Height: 6’0”<br />
Weight: 180<br />
Year:<br />
Senior<br />
Hometown: Fort Smith, Ark.<br />
High School: Spiro (Okla.) HS<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: A dual-threat quarterback who turned into UNM’s most<br />
dangerous passing threat during the season ... was able to gain a great<br />
45 Tevin Newman<br />
linebacker<br />
Height: 6’1”<br />
Weight: 204<br />
Year:<br />
Senior<br />
Hometown: Tampa, Fla.<br />
High School: Robinson HS<br />
Experience: 3 Letters<br />
NEW MEXICO: An athletic defender who played a big role on defense in<br />
2013 and could be a bigger factor in 2014 ... will compete for a starting<br />
job at outside linebacker in 2014 ... looking to put on a bit of weight but<br />
keep his quickness to the football ... fully recovered from a fractured right<br />
ankle that he suffered in the final week of spring practice in 2012 ... had<br />
been listed atop the depth chart in the spring before the injury, and he<br />
was unable to participate in summer conditioning ... still was able to contribute<br />
significantly on defense and special teams in 2012 ... has added 12<br />
pounds since the 2012 season ... his speed and athletic ability are assets<br />
to the program ... a proven winner with strong leadership skills.<br />
2013 (JUNIOR): Participated in 10 games with one start ... finished the<br />
season with 18 tackles, one tackle for loss, one quarterback hurry and<br />
one pass breakup ... had the best game of his career against New Mexico<br />
State, in which he finished with six tackles and intercepted Aggies quarterback<br />
Andew McDonald in the first quarter, returning the ball to the<br />
NMSU 11 where Kasey Carrier scored one play later on a run.<br />
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2012 (SOPHOMORE): Played in 11 games (missed two with an injury) ...<br />
finished with 11 tackles, including seven solo tackles ... best game came<br />
against UNLV on Nov. 3 when he contributed four tackles (one solo, three<br />
assisted) and intercepted a pass, returning it 19 yards ... also had two<br />
unassisted tackles at Hawai’i on Oct. 13.<br />
2011 (TRUE FRESHMAN): Played in all 12 games, all on special teams...<br />
finished with five tackles on the year...had two tackles in the season finale<br />
against No. 8 Boise State...also earned UNM’s Most Valuable Defensive<br />
Scout, as voted by his teammates.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: 2A First Team All-State as a junior and senior...all-conference<br />
and all-county performer as a senior...three-year starter at Robinson<br />
High School for coach Mike DePue...had 5.5 sacks in one game as a junior...physical<br />
player who has the ability to make an immediate impact at<br />
linebacker...named the Robinson Defensive Player of the Year in 2010...<br />
cousin of former NFL player Keith Newman...tremendous special teams<br />
player and moves well side-to-side...comes from one of the top high<br />
schools in the Tampa, Fla., area...tall and rangy player...chose New Mexico<br />
over Minnesota, Colorado State, Eastern Michigan and Washington<br />
State...finished with 63 tackles and eight sacks as a senior...also forced<br />
three fumbles and had a recovery.<br />
PERSONAL: Born July 14, 1992...son of Arlene and Mickeal Newman.<br />
YEAR G UA AT TOT TFL PD SCKS-YDS FF FR<br />
2011 2 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0.0 0 0<br />
2012 11 7 4 11 0.0-0 1 1-19 0 0<br />
2013 7 6 12 18 1.0-1 1 0-0.0 0 0<br />
TOTAL 20 13 16 29 1.0-1 2 1-19 0 0<br />
79 Bryan Oldenkamp<br />
Offensive line<br />
Height: 6’4”<br />
Weight: 305<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Junior<br />
Hometown: Hesperia, Calif.<br />
High School: Hesperia HS<br />
Experience: SQ<br />
NEW MEXICO: A junior college transfer from Chaffey (Calif.) College who<br />
redshirted in 2012 ... missed 2013 because of injuries but should be at<br />
full strength to start the 2014 season ... has come a long way on and off<br />
the field since his arrival ... is nearly 20 pounds heavier since his arrival<br />
in January of 2012 ... equally adept at run and pass blocking and stays on<br />
his block throughout the play ... has been an active member in community<br />
service projects for the Lobos ... participates in a spring after-school<br />
exercise program with a local elementary school.<br />
CHAFFEY COLLEGE: Started all 10 games at right tackle for Chaffey College<br />
and coach Carl Beach in 2011 ... Chaffey averaged 237.9 passing<br />
yards per game in 2011.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Hesperia (Calif.) High School ... earned<br />
All-Mojave River League honors in 2010 ... played for coach Jeremy Topete.<br />
PERSONAL: Born June 9, 1992 in Corona, Calif. ... Parents are Bruce and<br />
LeeAnn ... hobbies include playing football ... favorite food is chicken ...<br />
favorite athlete is Jaren Allen ... has four brothers: Bruce, Brett, Brad,<br />
Brock; one sister: BreeAnn ... Brett played defensive end ad Midwestern<br />
State in 2010.<br />
98 Kene Okonkwo<br />
defensive end<br />
Height: 6’4”<br />
Weight: 255<br />
Year:<br />
Freshman<br />
Hometown: Mesquite,, Texas<br />
High School: Horn HS<br />
Experience: High School<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Made 38 tackles (20 solo), including eight for a loss, two<br />
sacks, two quarterback hurries and recovered one fumble while helping<br />
coach Mike Overton’s Jaguars to a 9-3 record in his first year of organized<br />
football … had one of his best games against eventual state champion, and<br />
No. 2 team in the nation, Allen in the third round of the Texas 5A Division<br />
1 playoffs … made four solo stops, including two for a loss, and seven total<br />
tackles while helping keep Allen to its lowest scoring output of the state<br />
playoffs … had another outstanding performance in Horn’s first playoff<br />
game, coming against Garland on Nov. 15 … totaled eight tackles (five solo)<br />
and two more tackles for a loss as the Jaguars held Garland to 14 points …<br />
was a three-sports star who also plays basketball for Horn and competes in<br />
the long jump for the track and field team.<br />
26 Tyrone Owens<br />
running back<br />
Height: 5’9’<br />
Weight: 190<br />
Year:<br />
Freshman<br />
Hometown: Manor, Texas<br />
High School: Manor HS<br />
Experience: High School<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A member of two All-State, two All-Central Texas and three<br />
All-District 17-4A teams, he rushed for 2,975 yards and had 688 receiving<br />
yards during his high school career at Manor … an honorable mention<br />
All-State, a third-team All-Central Texas and a first-team All-District 17-4A<br />
selection his senior year for the Mustangs … 122 carries for 1,146 yards and<br />
22 touchdowns, and six receptions for 58 yards … Manor went 9-2 in 2013<br />
and advanced to the Texas 4A state playoffs … enjoyed an outstanding year<br />
as a junior in 2012 in earning third-team All-State, thirdteam All-Central<br />
Texas and first-team 17-4A honors … rushed for 1,551 yards and 17 TDs<br />
on 171 carries, and added 37 receptions for 421 yards and five TDs … the<br />
Mustangs finished 12-4 and advanced to the semifinals of the 4A playoffs<br />
… in 2011, had 40 carries for 278 yards and eight touchdowns and 19 receptions<br />
for 209 yards … a second-team All-District 17-4A selection ... the<br />
Mustangs finished 5-6 and advanced to the 4A state championship bracket<br />
... is a power lifter and runs track for Manor.<br />
27 Bijon Parker<br />
Defensive Back<br />
Height: 6’0”<br />
Weight: 171<br />
Year:<br />
Freshman<br />
Hometown: Los Angeles<br />
High School: Fairfax High School<br />
Experience: High School<br />
NEW MEXICO: An athletic defensive back that brings size to the cornerback<br />
position ... made an immediate impact during spring practice in<br />
2014 and will vie for considerable playing time in the fall ... once he is<br />
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comfortable with the defensive scheme, he could be a force as a lockdown<br />
defender, but he also has the size to be formidable in stopping the<br />
run.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Was an All-California Interscholastic Federation Division<br />
I All-City first-team selection and All-Western League first-teamer in<br />
2012 at cornerback for Fairfax High School ... finished the season with<br />
20 tackles and four interceptions ... also totaled 19 catches for 208 yards<br />
and three touchdowns as a wide receiver ... Fairfax finished 6-5 and advanced<br />
to the CIF Los Angeles City Section playoffs ... as a junior in 2011,<br />
he recorded 29 catches for 378 yards and three TDs, playing primarily<br />
on offense ... helped lead Fairfax to another 6-5 record and a spot in the<br />
CIF Los Angeles City Section playoffs ... was the Los Angeles Sentinel Student-Athlete<br />
of the Week on Oct. 24, 2012 and was named the overall<br />
camp most valuable player at the National Underclassmen Combine 5<br />
Star Showcase in Los Angeles in August of 2012.<br />
6 Jhurell Pressley<br />
running Back<br />
Height: 5’10”<br />
Weight: 195<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Junior<br />
Hometown: Newcastle, Del.<br />
High School: Red Lion Christian Academy<br />
Experience: 2 Letters<br />
NEW MEXICO: A valuable contributor to the offense in 2012 ... should<br />
continue to be a big part of the running back rotation in 2013 ... as added<br />
eight pounds during the 2013 offseason to help his ability to run between<br />
the tackles ... must continue to absorb playbook to see playing time<br />
among a crowded backfield during the upcoming season ... has a potent<br />
combination of speed and power ... has good vision out of the backfield.<br />
2012 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played in all 13 games, starting the first<br />
two games of the season as teammate Kasey Carrier was coming off an<br />
ankle injury ... finished third on the team in rushing yards with 462 and<br />
in rushing TDs with six ... also had one TD reception in the season finale<br />
against Colorado State, a 55-yard catch on a perfect throw by QB B.R. Holbrook<br />
... only carried the ball twice against Nevada on Nov. 17, but one<br />
of those carries went for his sixth touchdown of the season ... rushed for<br />
54 yards against Wyoming on Nov. 10 and set a new career-long with a 40<br />
yard run on the first play of the third quarter ... was second on the team<br />
with 56 rushing yards against UNLV on Nov. 3 ... carried the ball 12 times<br />
against the Rebels and had a long rush of 18 yards ... set a career-best<br />
with 78 rushing yards and one touchdown on a career-high 20 carries as<br />
the Lobos defeated Texas State 35-14 on Oct. 6 ... his TD came on a 1-yard<br />
run with 13:06 remaining in the second quarter and gave UNM a 21-7<br />
lead over the Bobcats ... finished third on the team in rushing vs.. No. 24<br />
Boise State on Sept. 29 as the Lobos rushed for 330 yards ... he totaled 58<br />
yards and one touchdown on 13 carries against the Broncos and caught<br />
one pass for three yards ... rushed for 71 yards and two touchdowns on<br />
15 carries as the Lobos defeated New Mexico State on Sept. 22 ... started<br />
his first career game vs.. Southern on Sept. 1 ... finished the game with<br />
75 yards on 10 carries ... scored the first TD of his career on a 5-yard run<br />
with 8:37 left in the first quarter.<br />
2011: Redshirted.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Rushed for 887 yards on 100 carries with 14 touchdowns<br />
in eight games his senior year at Red Lion Christian Academy for coach<br />
Eric Day ... also had one kickoff return for a TD ... had 40 tackles with<br />
three pass breakups, four tackles for loss and two forced fumbles as a<br />
defensive back...netted 825 yards on 93 carries with 10 TDs as a junior.<br />
PERSONAL: Born May 20, 1992 in Newark, Del. ... Son of Valerie Pasley<br />
and Edward Pressley ... hobbies include anything exotic...favorite food is<br />
soul food ... favorite athlete is Dwyane Wade...has two older sisters and<br />
three older brothers ... is undecided on a major.<br />
YEAR G RUSH YDS TD LNG REC YDS TD LONG<br />
2012 13 104 462 6 40 4 86 1 55<br />
2013 12 29 273 6 89 6 68 0 40<br />
TOTAL 25 133 735 12 89 10 154 1 55<br />
77 Jamal Price<br />
Offensive Line<br />
Height: 6’5”<br />
Weight: 315<br />
Year:<br />
Senior<br />
Hometown: Pomfret, Md.<br />
High School: McDonough HS<br />
Experience: 3 Letters<br />
NEW MEXICO: Massive offensive lineman who has made tremendous<br />
strides since the spring of 2012 ... a physical player who earned a starting<br />
spot in 2013 at right guard ... can play both tackle and guard ... shed 15<br />
pounds in the offseason to make him quicker on his feet ... remains one<br />
of the most physical players on the line ... has become one of the leaders<br />
on offense ... moves well, has quick feet and uses his long arms to keep<br />
defenders off balance ... active in community service ... ... has organized<br />
a group of Lobo offensive linemen to participate annually in a spring after-school<br />
exercise program with a local elementary school.<br />
2013 (JUNIOR): Played in 12 games with 10 starts ... battled through<br />
the last two games of the season with an ankle injury but still was able<br />
to come off the bench and contribute ... participated in 710 snaps and<br />
was second on the team with 105 knockdown blocks ... best game came<br />
against Air Force when he led the team with an overall grade of 89 percent<br />
and had 20 knockdown blocks.<br />
2012 (SOPHOMORE): Played in 10 games with one start ... was perfect on<br />
assignment in all 221 snaps he played in 2012 ... 43 snaps vs. Nevada on<br />
Nov. 17 ... finished with seven knockdown blocks against the Wolf Pack<br />
... saw his most extensive playing time of the season versus Wyoming on<br />
Nov. 10 and made the most of it ... finished against the Cowboys with an<br />
astounding 22 knockdown blocks in 71 snaps, the most knockdowns a<br />
Lobo has recorded this season ... saw extensive action against Hawai’i on<br />
Oct. 13 and graded out at 100 percent assignment in 37 snaps.<br />
2011 (TRUE FRESHMAN): Played in all 12 games, making starts at right<br />
guard against Nevada in week six and San Diego State in week nine...rotated<br />
with senior Mike Muniz and benefited from being around Muniz’s<br />
experience.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Ranked as one of the top offensive lineman in the state of<br />
Maryland...played at McDonough High School for head coach Luke Ethington...2010<br />
First Team All-SMAC and First Team All-Tournament team...<br />
named first team all-state...earned the Offensive Most Valuable Player<br />
award...led his team to the 2010 State Championship (13-1)...two-year<br />
starter and letterman on the basketball team...had 77 knockdown blocks<br />
and recorded 52 pancake blocks...graded out at 86 percent as a senior...<br />
selected to the 2010 Crab Bowl.<br />
PERSONAL: Born January 29, 1993...wears a size 21 shoe.<br />
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52 Malcolm Proctor<br />
Linebacker<br />
Height: 6’1”<br />
Weight: 225<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Senior<br />
Hometown: Houston, Texas<br />
High School: Pearland HS<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: A walk-on who joined the program in 2012 as a member<br />
of the defensive scout team ... earned playing time in 2013 on defense<br />
and special teams.<br />
2013 (JUNIOR): Appeared in games against New Mexico State and Fresno<br />
State ... did not record any statistics.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A member of the two-time regional champion Pearland<br />
(Texas) High School football team (2007 and 2009) ... Pearland also advanced<br />
to the Texas Class 5A Region III stemifinals.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Oct. 5, 1990 in Houston, Texas ... parents are Yolanda<br />
and and the late Sam Proctor ... has one brother, Sam .. two sisters,<br />
Natalie and Cherelle ... likes to play drums ... favorite food is seafood ...<br />
favorite movie is “The Lion King” ... favorite athlete is LeBron James ...<br />
majoring in Psychology and Communications.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year starter and two-time District 21-3A Most Valuable<br />
Player for the Tigers (junior and senior seasons) … threw for 4,843<br />
career yards with 46 TDs … also rushed for 2,772 yards and 24 TDs … was<br />
an honorable mention All-State and a finalist for the Willey Ray Award,<br />
which annually goes to the best player in Southeast Texas in 2013 … the<br />
Beaumont Enterprise named him the 2013 Offensive MVP of its Super<br />
Gold Football Team … completed 117 of 199 passes for 1,832 yards with<br />
21 touchdowns and five interceptions during his senior season in 2013 …<br />
also carried the ball 168 times for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns … Silsbee<br />
advanced to the regional round of the Class 3A Division I playoffs … in<br />
2012, completed 132 of 242 passes for 2,159 yards with 18 TDs and eight<br />
interceptions … also ran for 1,087 yards and seven TDs on 141 carries …<br />
named second-team All-State and the Southeast Texas Junior of the Year<br />
by TheOldCoach.com … the Tigers went 10-3 and advanced to the Class 3A<br />
quarterfinals … as a sophomore in 2010, completed 59 of 123 passes for<br />
852 yards with seven touchdowns and eight interceptions … also ran for<br />
427 yards and three scores on 93 carries … the Tigers advanced to the 3A<br />
playoffs and finished with an 8-3 record.<br />
90 Zack Rogers<br />
Kicker<br />
Height: 5’9”<br />
Weight: 188<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Junior<br />
Hometown: Rio Rancho, N.M.<br />
High School: Rio Rancho HS<br />
Experience: SQ<br />
82 Matt Quarells<br />
Wide Receiver<br />
Height: 6’1”<br />
Weight: 185<br />
Year:<br />
Freshman<br />
Hometown: Florissant, Mo.<br />
High School: Hazelwood Central HS<br />
Experience: High School<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A three-star recruit who played on both sides of the ball as<br />
a senior for the Hawks … led the team with 27 catches for 697 yards and<br />
five touchdowns in 2013 … Hazelwood Central went 12-1 and reached the<br />
Missouri State Class 6 semifinals … also intercepted three passes, including<br />
two in the state semifinal game, and made 11 tackles … scored a 22-yard<br />
touchdown with 17 seconds remaining in the opening game of the season<br />
for Hazelwood to give the Hawks a 33-28 win … named the No. 12 recruit in<br />
the state, regardless of position, by 247 Sports … hauled in a team-high 41<br />
catches for 759 yards and six touchdowns as a junior, and added another<br />
touchdown on a kick return, as Hazelwood went 9-3 and advanced to the<br />
second round of the state playoffs … also an excellent track athlete in the<br />
200 meters who won three state titles with the Hazelwood track team ...<br />
also recruited by Illinois, Indiana and Missouri.<br />
15 Patrick Reed<br />
quarterback<br />
Height: 6’1’<br />
Weight: 180<br />
Year:<br />
Freshman<br />
Hometown: Silsbee, Texas<br />
High School: Silsbee HS<br />
Experience: High School<br />
NEW MEXICO: Walk-on kicker looking to compete for a starting spot in<br />
the fall ... exited spring practice in 2014 atop the depth chart ... has good<br />
accuracy and execution time ... continuing to work on leg strength and<br />
distance.<br />
97 Steven Romero<br />
Deep Snapper<br />
Height: 6’1”<br />
Weight: 214<br />
Year:<br />
Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Albuquerque, N.M.<br />
High School: La Cueva HS<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: Deep snapper who earned a starting role in 2013 ... studied<br />
under former four-year starter Evan Jacobsen ... will continue to get<br />
better with more experience and time in the weight room and on the<br />
field ... a 2013 Academic All-Mountain West selection.<br />
2013 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in all 12 games for the Lobos,<br />
recording a pair of tackles on punt coverage.<br />
2012: Redshirted.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2012 graduate of La Cueva HS...played for Coaches Ed<br />
Lucero and Fred Romero...three-time football letterwinner and two-time<br />
1st team district 2-5A selection...2012 All-State Offensive Line selection...<br />
was a member of the La Cueva team that won the state title in 2010, that<br />
team finished the season with an overall record of 12-1.<br />
PERSONAL: Born June 30, 1994 in Albuquerque, N.M....son of Marissa<br />
and Jeffrey Romero...his father played for the Lobos for one season<br />
(1985)...has one brother...favorite athlete is LaDanian Tomlinson...intended<br />
major is Pharmacy.<br />
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76 Dillon Romine<br />
Offensive Line<br />
Height: 6’5”<br />
Weight: 298<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Junior<br />
Hometown: Bradenton, Fla.<br />
High School: Braden River HS<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: Strong offensive lineman who has great potential to develop<br />
into a key contributor ... could push for playing time in 2014 as<br />
he continues to develop in the weight room and on the field ... added<br />
15 pounds during the offseason ... a reliable performer who continues<br />
to develop and take on a greater role ... actively participates in a spring<br />
after-school exercise program with a local elementary school ... a 2013<br />
Academic All-Mountain West selection.<br />
2013 (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 12 games as a protector on extra<br />
points and field goals ... also saw spot duty on offense ... had perfect<br />
assignment grades on the special teams units.<br />
2012 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played in the season-opener against<br />
Southern.<br />
2011: Redshirted.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starter for Braden River High School and<br />
Coach Don Purvis...all-district selection as a senior ... named to the PAL<br />
Bowl, which is a local all-star game ... his cousin, Chaz Hines, is an offensive<br />
lineman at the University of South Florida ... last name is pronounced<br />
ROW-mine ... was a staple in the Braden River running game.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A second-team All-District 11-4A on offense and defense<br />
in 2012 for the Vikings and coach Gerald Jones ... finished the season with<br />
60 tackles, eight passes batted down, eight tackles for loss, four sacks and<br />
two fumble recoveries on defense as a defensive end ... had 22 receptions<br />
for 389 yards with two touchdowns and nine carries for 110 yards<br />
and another score on offense ... returned one kick for a touchdown for<br />
Pinkston ... in 2011, rushed 35 times for 319 yards and four TDs, completed<br />
3 of 8 passes for 12 yards and had 16 receptions for 300 yards ... on<br />
defense, he played strong safety and finished with 35 tackles, three for<br />
loss, two sacks and one fumble recovery... a two-year starter for both the<br />
football and basketball teams ... a 2011 first-team All-District 4A selection<br />
at forward, averaging 11.1 points and 7.0 rebounds per game ... attended<br />
the same high school as current Lobo defensive lineman Paytron Hightower<br />
... cousin of former Lobo football player Andre McQueen.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Nov. 4, 1994 ... mother is Audrey Roy.<br />
29 John Russo<br />
wide receiver<br />
Height: 5’11”<br />
Weight: 184<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Albuquerque, N.M.<br />
High School: Eldorado HS<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: Gutsy walk-on wide receiver who parlayed a strong work<br />
ethic into playing time as a redshirt freshman in 2013 ... has found a niche<br />
on special teams and is looking to expand his role to get on the field on<br />
offense on a regular basis ... working hard to pick up the schemes so that<br />
he can play faster to the football.<br />
2013: Played on special teams in four games ... also saw spot duty at wide<br />
receiver.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Was an All-State wide receiver and cornerback for head<br />
coach Charley Dotson at Eldorado High School in Albuquerque ... lettered<br />
three years in football and four years in track.<br />
PERSONAL: Born April 5, 1993, in Albuquerque, N.M. ... parents are Frances<br />
and Chris Russo ... has two sisters, Liz and Savanna ... Savanna played<br />
soccer for Eastern Carolina University ... majoring in biology ... favorite<br />
athlete is Jerry Rice and his favorite movie is The Longest Yard.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Aug. 5, 1993 ... son of Karen and Paul Romine.<br />
31 Tre’Von Roy<br />
linebacker<br />
Height: 6’0”<br />
Weight: 196<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Freshman<br />
Hometown: Dallas, Texas<br />
High School: Pinkston HS<br />
Experience: Redshirt<br />
NEW MEXICO: Outside linebacker who has tremendous potential after<br />
redshirting in 2013 ... continuing to learn the offense and beginning to<br />
play at a faster level ... looking to add some what without losing speed<br />
but could see a role on special teams in 2014 as he continues to develop.<br />
95 Jason Sanders<br />
kicker/punter<br />
Height: 5’11’<br />
Weight: 165<br />
Year:<br />
Freshman<br />
Hometown: Orange, Calif.<br />
High School: Villa Park HS<br />
Experience: High School<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: The 2013 Century League Special Teams Player of the Year<br />
as a senior for Villa Park … averaged 45.04 yards per punt on 26 attempts<br />
for the Spartans with a long of 74 yards and eight inside the 20 … also<br />
converted 7 of 12 field goals with a long of 51 yards, and made 31 of 34<br />
extra-point attempts … kicked off 57 times and recorded 38 touchbacks …<br />
Villa Park went 9-3 in 2013, earning a Century League co-championship<br />
and advancing to the quarterfinals of the California Interscholastic Federation<br />
Southern Section Southwest Division state championships … was a<br />
first-team All-Century League and second-team All-State selection for the<br />
Spartans as a junior in 2012 … that season, he punted 47 times for a 45.89-<br />
yard average, including one punt that went for a career-long 77-yards<br />
against Foothill on Oct. 5, 2012, and landed 20 inside the 20 yard-line …<br />
made 8 of 15 field-goal attempts, including a long of 47 … converted 43 of<br />
46 extra-point attempts … had 81 kickoff with 54 touchbacks … Villa Park<br />
went 12-2 his junior year in high school, won the outright Century League<br />
championship and advanced to the CIFSS Southwest Division finals … also<br />
played on the Villa Park boys soccer team in 2012, scoring 13 goals and<br />
adding six assists in 19 games...Recruited by Washington, Utah, Virginia<br />
Tech and Colorado.<br />
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12 Ryan Santos<br />
defensive Back<br />
Height: 5’10”<br />
Weight: 183<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Klein, Texas<br />
High School: Klein Collins HS<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: Tough-minded safety who will look to increase his production<br />
in 2014 ... has a good understanding of the game and continues<br />
to improve on his strength ... still developing recognition skills in the secondary<br />
and reacting without having to think about his assignments ... has<br />
the potential to become a key figure on defense.<br />
2013 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played in 11 games with one start ... finished<br />
with 20 tackles on the season with a tackle for loss and a forced<br />
fumble ... had a career-best seven tackles against Colorado State, including<br />
three solo tackles.<br />
2012: Redshirted.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year varsity letterman who was the 2011 co-Defensive<br />
Most Valuable Player in District 13-5A for coach Drew Svoboda ...<br />
first-team all-district as a senior ... appeared on the 2011 5A Texas Super<br />
and the Vype 100 Texas recruits lists ... second-team All-Greater Houston<br />
by the Houston Chronicle ... unanimous first-team all-district as a junior<br />
... the 13-5A Defensive Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore ... finished<br />
his career with 282 tackles (202 solos) with nine interceptions ... team<br />
record was 31-5 during his three years on varsity ... Klein Collins was undefeated<br />
District 13-5A champions in 2010-11 ... Santos also participated<br />
in track and field for four years ... established personal bests of 45 feet, 6<br />
inches in the triple jump and 20 feet, 9 inches in the long jump ... a threestar<br />
Rivals.com recruit.<br />
PERSONAL: Born March 2, 1994 in San Jose, Calif. ... full name is Ryan<br />
James Santos ... son of Rosalind and David Santos ... one brother, David,<br />
is an outside linebacker at the University of Nebraska ... interested in majoring<br />
in Business or Engineering.<br />
yards ... also recruited by Arizona. HIGH SCHOOL: Played defense for Mott<br />
High School … as a senior he totaled 25 tackles, including five sacks … also<br />
played basketball in high school and averaged 8.7 points and 5.8 rebounds<br />
per game … scored 19 points in Mott’s 51-50 win over Grand Blanc in the<br />
2010 Kesington Lakes Activities Association Lakes Conference championship<br />
game.<br />
74 Christopher Smalls<br />
Defensive Line<br />
Height: 6’0”<br />
Weight: 258<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Junior<br />
Hometown: Barstow, Calif.<br />
Other College: Oklahoma Panhandle State<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: Tough-nosed walk-on who earned playing time on defense<br />
in 2013 ... a high-energy defender who can be a disruptive force on<br />
the line of scrimmage ... gives consistent effort on every play ... spent the<br />
2012 season recovering from a torn ACL.<br />
2013 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in two games and recorded his first career<br />
tackle against Fresno State.<br />
DIVISION II: Spent one redshirt season at Oklahoma Panhandle State<br />
University.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for coach Jose Rubio at Barstow High School in<br />
Barstow, Calif. ... recorded 74 total tackles, including five sacks, as a senior<br />
... earned All-League and All-Area honors.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Sept. 9, 1993 in Santa Ana, Calif. ... parents are Freezy<br />
and DeJong Smalls ... has three siblings: Freezy, Dirk and Charlotte ... favorite<br />
book is Sun Tzu’s Art of War and favorite movie is the 1986 version<br />
of Transformers ... favorite food is pizza ... majoring in exercise science.<br />
YEAR G UA AT TOT TFL PD SCKS-YDS FF FR<br />
2013 2 1 0 1 0.0-0 0 0-0.0 0 0<br />
TOTAL 2 1 0 1 0.0-0 0 0-0.0 0 0<br />
YEAR G UA AT TOT TFL PD SCKS-YDS FF FR<br />
2013 11 14 6 20 1.0-1 0 0-0.0 1 0<br />
TOTAL 11 14 6 20 1.0-1 0 0-0.0 1 0<br />
89 Emanuel Simpson<br />
Tight End<br />
Height: 6’1’<br />
Weight: 235<br />
Year:<br />
Junior<br />
Hometown: Waterford, Mich.<br />
Last School: Pima Community College<br />
Experience: Transfer<br />
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Caught 13 passes for 126 yards as a sophomore for the<br />
Aztecs … hauled in a season-high four passes Nov. 2 vs. Glendale CC …<br />
caught three passes for a season-high 41 yards at Scottsdale CC on Sept. 21<br />
… a very diverse and well-rounded athlete, he helped fill in at running back<br />
in a 20-17 win over Phoenix College on Aug. 31 and carried the ball five<br />
times … a great blocker who helped Pima rush for 155.2 yards per game his<br />
sophomore season … as a freshman he caught 14 passes for 103 yards …<br />
his best game came vs. New Mexico Military Institute in the season finale<br />
as he caught three passes for 33 yards and also carried the ball twice for 10<br />
34 Geoff Smelser<br />
Linebacker<br />
Height: 6’1”<br />
Weight: 213<br />
Year:<br />
Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Las Cruces, N.M.<br />
High School: Onate HS<br />
Experience: Redshirt<br />
NEW MEXICO: A walk-on linebacker who is trying to work his way up the<br />
depth chart to put himself in position for playing time in the fall ... still<br />
learning the defensive scheme as he tries to play at a faster level ... could<br />
sneak onto some special teams with a strong fall camp.<br />
2013: Redshirted.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team All-State selection at linebacker for coach<br />
Caleb Hall at Onate High School as a senior ... first-team All-District 3-5A<br />
selection in 2012 as well ... led the state with 160 tackles ... earned firstteam<br />
all-district honors as a junior ... finished his junior season with 90<br />
tackles ... three-year letter winner for the Knights.<br />
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PERSONAL: Born March 25, 1995 in Albuquerque ... parents are Selina<br />
and Ian ... has two brothers, Chris and Jacob ... favorite movie is “Rudy”<br />
... favorite food is chicken wings ... majoring in Exercise Science.<br />
23 Devonta Tabannah<br />
defensive back<br />
Height: 5’10’”<br />
Weight: 178<br />
Year:<br />
Senior<br />
Hometown: Oxon Hill, Md.<br />
High School: Potomac HS<br />
Experience: 3 Letters<br />
NEW MEXICO: A talented athlete who made the switch from cornerback<br />
to safety in 2013 ... an instinctive player who brings a wealth of experience<br />
to the secondary as a senior in 2014 ... has excellent ball skills ...<br />
working on consistency to increase his playing time ... has the ability to<br />
play both nickel and cornerback ... went through the entire season for the<br />
first time in his career in 2013 ... playing time in 2012 was limited because<br />
of injuries ... played six games in 2011 before being sidelined by injuries<br />
... a versatile talent who enrolled at UNM in January of 2011...did not play<br />
football in 2010 ... name is pronounced de-VON-tay ta-BAN-a.<br />
2013 (JUNIOR): Appeared in all 12 games with one start against Fresno<br />
State ... finished with a career-high 25 tackles ... had a career-high seven<br />
tackle during his start against the Bulldogs ... had six tackles against New<br />
Mexico State ... also a solid contributor on the Lobo special teams.<br />
2012 (SOPHOMORE): Played in four games ... finished with five tackles,<br />
including one for loss ... also had a fumble recovery.<br />
2011 (TRUE FRESHMAN): Played six games with three starts before missing<br />
the last five games with knee and ankle injuries...made 13 tackles on<br />
the season ... had a career-high seven tackles against Texas Tech in week<br />
three in a reserve role.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Defensive back, running back, quarterback, receiver, and he<br />
returned kicks and punts for head coach Chris Davidson in the fall of 2009<br />
... three-year starter and was named to the all-Prince George’s County first<br />
team defense and Big School All-State second team defense as a senior ...<br />
missed a few games with a knee injury, but finished with four interceptions<br />
along with 639 yards passing and 323 rushing in 2009, helping Potomac (6-<br />
5) advance to the class 3A playoffs ... accounted for 62 percent of the Wolverines’<br />
offense as a junior, accumulating 1,441 scrimmage yards and 14<br />
touchdowns ... also had 6 pass break-ups in 2008 ... standout sprinter for<br />
the track team, winning the PG County 55-meter title in 2008 ... reportedly<br />
timed at 4.41 in the 40 ... defensive back MVP at the Nike Virginia Camp<br />
in the summer of 2009 ... participated in the 2009 Maryland Crab Bowl allstar<br />
game ... named to the school Honor Roll.<br />
PERSONAL: Born March 21, 1992, in Washington, D.C. ... Full name is<br />
Devonta Desmond Tabannah ... son of Vaughn Patterson and Sherrondia<br />
Washington ... has an older brother, Deangelo, and younger sister,<br />
Devyne ... undecided on a major at UNM.<br />
YEAR G UA AT TOT TFL PD SCKS-YDS FF FR<br />
2011 2 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0.0 0 0<br />
2012 4 4 1 5 1.0-3 0 0-0.0 1 0<br />
2013 12 13 12 25 0.0-0 0 0-0.0 0 0<br />
TOTAL 18 17 13 30 1.0-3 0 0-0.0 1 0<br />
60 Draven Taylor<br />
offensive line<br />
Height: 6’2”<br />
Weight: 300<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Freshman<br />
Hometown: Dallas, Texas<br />
High School: Adamson HS<br />
Experience: Redshirt<br />
NEW MEXICO: Big body who needs to continue to develop in the weight<br />
room and learn the offense for a chance to contribute in the fall of 2014<br />
... benefited from a redshirt year and now needs to follow the examples<br />
set by the upperclassmen ... actively participates in a spring after-school<br />
exercise program with a local elementary school.<br />
2013: Redshirted.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: An All-District 11-4A selection in Texas at offensive guard<br />
and defensive tackle for the Leopards and coach Josh Ragsdale ... a<br />
member of the 2012 All-North Texas Team ... an honorable mention All-<br />
State 4A selection ... recognized as a second-team all-state selection by<br />
TheOldCoach.com ... TexasHSFootball.com 4A All-Region II first team on<br />
offense ... Adamson went 6-5 and advanced to the 4A Division I playoffs in<br />
2012... the Leopards ran a Wing T attack and averaged 252 rushing yards<br />
per game ... 2011 All-District selection on offense ... 2010 All-District second-team<br />
offense ... started as a freshman and played every game during<br />
his four years ... is the first Adamson player to be a starter on two playoff<br />
teams since 1926 ... a volunteer for the Special Olympics and a guide<br />
in the Adamson Mentoring Program that helps freshmen transition into<br />
high school ... has a 3.35 grade-point average and is ranked in the top<br />
15th percentile in his class.<br />
PERSONAL: Born July 17, 1994 ... mother is Mary Taylor.<br />
37 Brandon Thelen<br />
Linebacker<br />
Height: 6’2”<br />
Weight: 210<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Freshman<br />
Hometown: Las Cruces, N.M.<br />
High School: Mayfield HS<br />
Experience: Redshirt<br />
NEW MEXICO: Beginning second year in the program, has adequate size<br />
and speed to make an impact on defense or special teams. ... needs more<br />
experience in the scheme but plays to the whistle ... has shown value<br />
during spring practice of 2014 by being able to play both safety and cornerback.<br />
63 Taylor Timmons<br />
defensive line<br />
Height: 6’0’<br />
Weight: 295<br />
Year:<br />
Junior<br />
Hometown: Tampa, Fla.<br />
Last School: New Mexico Military Institute<br />
Experience: Transfer<br />
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JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played on a New Mexico Military Institute team that finished<br />
8-4 and defeated Arizona Western College 32-16 in El Toro Bowl in<br />
2013 … amassed 29 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, one forced fumble<br />
and one fumble recovery in nine games … NMMI forced 26 turnovers<br />
on defense in 2013 … had 18 tackles with four tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and<br />
one fumble recovery in 2012 on a Broncos unit that forced 28 turnovers<br />
... also recruited by Boise State, Miami (Fla.) and Troy. HIGH SCHOOL: A<br />
2012 graduate of Tampa Catholic High School … earned honorable mention<br />
All-State and first-team Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-District 15<br />
honors as a senior in 2011 … recorded 62 tackles with 13 tackles for loss,<br />
eight sacks, three quarterback hurries, one pass breakup and one fumble<br />
recovery … had 14 tackles as a junior for the Crusaders … finished with<br />
26 tackles and two sacks as a sophomore in 2011 as Tampa Bay Catholic<br />
advanced to the Gator Bowl, the Class 3A championship game, with an<br />
11-2 record.<br />
93 Dominic Twitty<br />
Defensive End<br />
Height: 6’2”<br />
Weight: 289<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Mount Holly, N.J.<br />
High School: Rancocas Valley HS<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: An athletic big body who earned a lot of playing time as a<br />
true freshman ... benefited from a redshirt season in 2013 and is beginning<br />
to fill out his frame ... took a lot of snaps with the first team defensive<br />
line at nose tackle and will look to become a big part of the defensive<br />
line rotation in the fall ... showing the ability to create a pile at the line of<br />
scrimmage ... had a productive 2013 offseason, adding 18 pounds to his<br />
frame ... needs to continue to learn the defense and show he can handle<br />
an expanded role.<br />
2013: Redshirted.<br />
2012 (TRUE FRESHMAN): Played in all 13 games at defensive tackle ...<br />
finished the season with five tackles, one apiece in five games. Also collected<br />
three pass breakups.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A two-year first-team All-Capital Conference and Group 4<br />
selection (2010-11) for Rancocas Valley Regional and coach Dan Haussman<br />
... also a first-team All-Burlington County honoree his senior year ...<br />
finished with 42 tackles, six sacks, three forced fumbled, four pass deflections<br />
and one fumble recovery in 10 games in 2011 ... had 36 tackles,<br />
seven sacks, four forced fumbles and two interceptions his junior year<br />
... a team co-captain who helped Rancocas to back-to-back playoff appearances<br />
... one of Rancocas’ coaches, Terrence Howard, played for Bob<br />
Davie at Notre Dame ... Howard says Twitty has a great first step off the<br />
ball, is a run-stuffer and a tireless worker ... also is a four-year letterman<br />
in basketball, helping the team win a state championship in 2008.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Sept. 21, 1993 in Mount Holly, N.J. ... son of Nadine<br />
Byrdsong ... has two older brothers, Antoine and Hannibal Byrdsong ...<br />
Antoine played at West Virginia State and Hannibal at Lackawanna College<br />
... Howard says Dominic is active in the community ... favorite athlete<br />
is LeBron James ... interested in finance as a major.<br />
92 William Udeh<br />
defensive end<br />
Height: 6’0”<br />
Weight: 282<br />
Year:<br />
Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Coppell, Texas<br />
High School: Coppell HS<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: Returning defensive lineman who earned playing time as<br />
a true freshman in 2013 ... size and athleticism allowed him to contribute<br />
right away ... has moved from end to nose tackle in the spring of<br />
2014 and is progressing with his knowledge of the scheme ... goal is to<br />
continue get stronger in the weight room after adding 26 pounds in the<br />
offseason to handle the rigors of playing on the defensive interior ... a<br />
2013 Academic All-Mountain West selection.<br />
2013: Played in 10 games, recording seven tackles ... finished with a career-high<br />
three tackles against Fresno State.<br />
A three-year letter-winner who was a team captain for the Cowboys and<br />
coach Joe McBride ... a three-time all-district selection ... honorable mention<br />
All-State and runner-up Dallas Metroplex Defensive Player of the Year<br />
as a senior ... Coppell finished 11-1, won District 5-5A and advanced to<br />
the 5A Division I area round ... a second-team All-District 7-5A selection<br />
as a junior in 2011 as Coppell finished 6-4 ... a 7-5A first-team defensive<br />
selection for the Cowboys as a sophomore in 2010 ... Coppell finished<br />
13-1 in 2010 and advanced to the 5A Division I quarterfinals ... finished<br />
his career with 192 total tackles (106 solo, 86 assist), including 30 tackles<br />
for loss and 16.5 sacks ... forced five fumbles, recovered three fumbles,<br />
and batted down four passes as well ... also a member of Coppell HS’s<br />
Leadership Council ... the No. 221 rated prospect by 247sports.com.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Jan. 26, 1995 ... parents are Winston and Clara Udeh.<br />
YEAR G UA AT TOT TFL PD SCKS-YDS FF FR<br />
2013 10 4 3 7 0.0-0 0 0-0.0 0 0<br />
TOTAL 10 4 3 7 0.0-0 0 0-0.0 0 0<br />
98 Rafael Vigil<br />
Kicker<br />
Height: 5’11”<br />
Weight: 176<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Freshman<br />
Hometown: Roswell, N.M.<br />
High School: Roswell HS<br />
Experience: Redshirt<br />
NEW MEXICO: Kicker who walked on to the program in the spring of<br />
2014. ... looking to compete for the starting job in the fall of 2014 ...<br />
working to improve accuracy from distance and landing kickoffs in the<br />
end zone.<br />
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56 Johnny Vizcaino<br />
Offensive Line<br />
Height: 6’2”<br />
Weight: 270<br />
Year:<br />
Junior<br />
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas<br />
High School: Lanier HS<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: Athletic lineman who established himself as a starter in<br />
2013 ... an athletic offensive tackle with quick feet ... working to add<br />
some weight and strength to make himself a more formidable matchup<br />
in 2014 ... also working to improve pass-blocking skills to protect<br />
left-handed quarterback Cole Gautsche ... a talented underclassman who<br />
had made it to the two-deep to start the 2012 season ... actively participates<br />
in a spring after-school exercise program with a local elementary<br />
school.<br />
2013 (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 12 games with 10 starts at right tackle<br />
... credited with 63 knockdown blocks in 709 snaps ... had three games<br />
of 80 percent overall grades or better, with a high of 83 percent vs. Colorado<br />
State ... had an 82 percent overall grade against Air Force with<br />
nine knockdown blocks ... had an 80 percent grade with a career-high 14<br />
knockdown blocks against New Mexico State.<br />
2012 (TRUE FRESHMAN): Played in the season opener against Southern.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A two-time All-District 29-4A selection his junior and senior<br />
years for Lanier High School and coach Don Gatian ... a second-team<br />
All-City selection his senior year ... Lanier went 7-4 and advanced to the<br />
Texas 4A state playoffs in 2011 ... Vizcaino was a unanimous all-district<br />
selection his junior year ... Gatian called Vizcaino “the best offensive lineman<br />
I’ve had the honor of coaching in my 28 years. If I could adopt him, I<br />
would.” ... Also lettered in track and field, throwing the shot put.<br />
in 2011 ... earned Academic All-State honors in 2011 ... a second-team<br />
all-district safety in 2010 ... lettered three years in football ... also lettered<br />
four years in track and field and was a member of the 2011 state championship<br />
track and field team.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Sept. 20, 1993 in Albuquerque ... parents are Pam and<br />
Matt Walsh ... has two sisters, Steffani and Kessi Walsh ... grandfather<br />
James Johnson attended UNM from 1962-66 and played basketball ...<br />
likes snowboarding and skateboarding ... favorite food is spaghetti ... favorite<br />
movie is “Friday Night Lights” ... favorite athlete is Dez Bryant ...<br />
majoring in Business Administration.<br />
54 Donnie White<br />
Linebacker<br />
Height: 6’1”<br />
Weight: 223<br />
Year:<br />
Sophomore<br />
Hometown: St. Louis, Mo.<br />
High School: De Smet HS<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: A budding talent at outside linebacker who earned playing<br />
time as a true freshman in 2013 and could become a bigger factor on<br />
defense with an offseason under his belt ... athletic with a good motor,<br />
he just needs to continue to learn the nuances of the defense to react to<br />
situations instead of thinking about what his assignments are ... a 2013<br />
All-Academic Mountain West selection.<br />
2013: Played in 10 games as a backup outside linebacker ... finished with<br />
16 tackles, one pass breakup and one quarterback hurry ... had a career-high<br />
two solo tackles twice -- against Utah State and at Fresno State<br />
... also had a career-high three tackles against San Diego State, Air Force<br />
and Boise State.<br />
PERSONAL: Born June 2, 1994 in San Antonio, Texas ... son of Elsa Ybarra<br />
and the late Jhonny Vizcaino ... has one older sister, Alejandra ... cousins<br />
Jose Vizcaino and Luis Vizcaino both had long careers as Major League<br />
Baseball players, Jose for 18 years, Luis for 11 ... uncle Felix played Triple-A<br />
baseball ... likes to play the guitar.<br />
46 Michael Walsh<br />
Wide Receiver<br />
Height: 6’1”<br />
Weight: 198<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Albuquerque, N.M.<br />
High School: La Cueva HS<br />
Experience: Redshirt<br />
NEW MEXICO: Walk-on wide receiver looking to make an impact on offense<br />
and special teams in 2014 ... has good hands and is working to<br />
become a crisper route-runner.<br />
2013: Redshirted.<br />
WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY: Started at safety for the Pioneers<br />
in 2012 and had 38 tackles, one pass breakup, one forced fumble and<br />
one fumble recovery for coach Butch Henderson ... Wayland Baptist is<br />
an NAIA school. ... earned the Pioneer Effort Award for 12 consecutive<br />
weeks.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A second-team All-District 2-5A selection his senior season<br />
at quarterback for La Cueva High School and Bears coach Ed Lucero<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A first-team Metro Catholic All-Conference and second-team<br />
Class 6 All-State selection in 2012 for the Spartans and coach<br />
Pat Mahoney ... finished the season with 62 tackles, 25 tackles for loss,<br />
three fumble recoveries and a Metro Catholic-leading 14 sacks ... also<br />
earned St. Louis Post-Dispatch All-Metro third-team honors and was a<br />
member of the Post-Dispatch Super 30 recruits (checking in at No. 13) ...<br />
rated the No. 18 prospect in the state of Missouri by 247sports.com ...<br />
De Smet finished with a 9-4 record and won three games in the Missouri<br />
Class 6 playoffs, advancing to the semifinals ... as a junior in 2011, he had<br />
25 tackles, six sacks and three fumble recoveries ... earned second-team<br />
Metro Catholic All-Conference honors ... De Smet went 9-3 in 2011 and<br />
advanced to the quarterfinals of the Class 6 state championship playoff.<br />
PERSONAL: Born March 17, 1995 ... parents are Sonya Brooks-White and<br />
Donnie White, Sr.<br />
YEAR G UA AT TOT TFL PD SCKS-YDS FF FR<br />
2013 10 7 9 16 0.0-0 1 0-0.0 0 0<br />
TOTAL 10 7 9 16 0.0-0 1 0-0.0 0 0<br />
80 Reece White<br />
Tight End<br />
Height: 6’1”<br />
Weight: 225<br />
Year:<br />
Junior<br />
Hometown: Rio Rancho, N.M.<br />
High School: Cleveland HS<br />
Experience: 2 Letters<br />
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NEW MEXICO: A former walk-on to the program in the summer of 2012<br />
who ended up with a scholarship after the 2013 season ... vying for the<br />
starting tight end position in the fall ... played both as a true freshman<br />
and a sophomore ... has added 23 pounds since coming to UNM as a<br />
wide receiver in 2012 ... made the transition from wide receiver to tight<br />
end in 2013 .... shows a willingness to mix it up with bigger defensive<br />
linemen on blocking plays, despite his lean stature at the tight end position<br />
... a 2012 and 2013 Academic All-Mountain West selection who was<br />
also named a MW Scholar-Athlete in 2012-2013 ... has earned two New<br />
Mexico Man awards, on Oct. 6, 2012 vs. Texas State and on Aug. 31, 2013<br />
vs. UTSA.<br />
2013 (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 12 games with four starts as the Lobos<br />
used a double-tight end set to start ... finished with four receptions for<br />
100 yards and one touchdown ... caught a career-long 50-yard pass for a<br />
touchdown against Colorado State.<br />
2012 (TRUE FRESHMAN): Played five games for the Lobos, mostly on special<br />
teams ... served as the New Mexico Man (a weekly award to the walkon<br />
who exhibits the dedication, work ethic, team spirit and unselfishness<br />
that exemplifies Lobo football and the state of New Mexico) on Oct. 6 vs.<br />
Texas State.<br />
YEAR G REC YDS TD LG RUSH YDS TD LG<br />
2013 12 4 100 1 50 0 0 0 0<br />
all-purpose yards vs. NMSU, including a 100-yard kick return for a TD and<br />
a 33-yard touchdown reception ... also had touchdowns on kick returns<br />
vs. Colorado State (100 yards) and Fresno State (89 yards).<br />
2012 (TRUE FRESHMAN): Played in all 13 games ... finished the season<br />
with 18 carries for 141 yards and two touchdowns ... also had nine receptions<br />
for 83 yards ... had two receptions for 24 yards in the season<br />
finale vs. Colorado State, including a career-long 15-yarder ... carried the<br />
ball twice for 31 yards against Wyoming on Nov. 10 ... had a career-long<br />
25-yard rush in the third quarter against the Cowboys ... set new career-highs<br />
in both rushing yards (34) and carries (four) against UNLV on<br />
Nov. 3 ... scored the second touchdown of his career on a 5-yard run with<br />
8:18 remaining in the third quarter against the Rebels ... caught two passes<br />
for nine yards at Air Force on Oct. 20 ... returned three kicks against<br />
Hawai’i on Oct. 13 for 59 yards, including a career-long 27-yard return in<br />
the second quarter ... carried the ball once against the Warriors for 10<br />
yards to set a new career-high in all purpose yards with 69 ... had a 20-<br />
yard run in his only carry against New Mexico State on Sept. 22 ... caught<br />
one pass against the Aggies and took it 14 yards ... led the Lobos with a<br />
career-best three receptions at Texas Tech, totaling 33 yards ... two carries<br />
at No. 17 Texas on Sept. 8 and made his first career reception ... also<br />
returned the first three kicks of his career against the Longhorns, totaling<br />
44 yards with a long of 25 ... made his collegiate debut against Southern<br />
on Sept. 1 and scored his first career touchdown on a seven-yard run with<br />
14:56 remaining in the fourth quarter ... he finished the game with two<br />
carries for 11 yards.<br />
24 Carlos Wiggins<br />
Wide Receiver<br />
Height: 5’8”<br />
Weight: 157<br />
Year:<br />
Junior<br />
Hometown: Plano, Texas<br />
High School: Plano West<br />
Experience: 2 Letters<br />
NEW MEXICO: The reigning Mountain West Special Teams Player of the<br />
Year ... a converted running back who had a breakout season as a kick<br />
returner/wide receiver in 2013 ... one of the fastest players on the team<br />
... coaches are looking for ways to create more opportunities for him in<br />
the pistol-option offense ... a diminutive athlete whose ability to run in<br />
the open field earned him playing time as a true freshman in 2012... also<br />
competes in track and field for UNM, finishing fourth in the 200 meters at<br />
the Mountain West Indoor Championships with a time of 21.77 seconds<br />
... named Academic All-Mountain West in 2012 as a true freshman.<br />
2013 (SOPHOMORE): The nation’s leader in kick return yards (1,303) and<br />
returns for touchdowns (three) during the season ... named the Mountain<br />
West Special Teams Player of the Year and the College Football Performance<br />
Awards Kick Returner of the Year ... also made All-America lists<br />
on SB Nation (second team), College Sports Madness (third team), Phil<br />
Steele (fourth team) and Sports Illustrated (honorable mention) ... became<br />
the first Lobo to return three kickoffs for touchdowns since Lobo<br />
All-American and former NFL veteran Terance Mathis also scored three<br />
return TDs in 1989 ... 29.6-yard kick return average ranked fifth in the<br />
nation ... led the Mountain West and ranked 20th in the nation in allpurpose-yard<br />
average at 141.9 per game ... also dabbled in rushing and<br />
receiving ... had 13 carries for 237 yards and two touchdowns ... third on<br />
the team in receptions with 13 for 163 yards and two scores ... earned<br />
four CFPA weekly awards during the season ... was the only player in the<br />
nation to have a 100-yard rushing game, a rushing touchdown, a touchdown<br />
reception and multiple kickoff returns for touchdowns ... scored<br />
five touchdowns in a two-week span against UNLV and New Mexico State<br />
... a career-high 263 all-purpose yards against UNLV included 119 rushing<br />
yards and two TDs, 57 receiving yards and 87 kick return yards ... had 217<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A versatile speedster and three-year letter winner for Plano<br />
West and coach Mike Hughes, moving from wide receiver to running<br />
back his senior season ... named Texas’ District 8-5A Offensive Player of<br />
the Year ... rushed for 1,366 yards with 15 TDs in 2011, stringing together<br />
five straight 100-yard games during the season ... also had 20 receptions<br />
for 130 yards ... in 2010, he finished with 20 receptions for 450 yards (a<br />
22.5-yard average per catch) and 2 TDs, as well as a rushing TD and kickoff<br />
return for a TD ... his high school coach said he developed into one of the<br />
team leaders who practices as hard as he plays ... also ran track, a fouryear<br />
letterman, for Plano West ... recorded a 10.77-second 100-meter<br />
time in 2010 ... ran the 200 in 21.72 seconds in 2011.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Jan. 3, 1994 in Dallas, Texas ... full name is Carlos J’Von<br />
Wiggins ... son of Carla and Daniel Wiggins ... five brothers: MonZell, Daniel,<br />
J’Won, Bryson and Robert ... three sisters: Robin, April and Danielle<br />
... was Plano West’s Homecoming king last fall ... interested in business<br />
as a major.<br />
YEAR G REC YDS TD LG RUSH YDS TD LG<br />
2012 13 9 83 0 15 18 141 2 25<br />
2013 12 13 163 2 43 18 141 2 25<br />
TOTAL 25 22 246 2 43 31 378 4 35<br />
96 Randy Williams<br />
Defensive Line<br />
Height: 6’1”<br />
Weight: 259<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Junior<br />
Hometown: Albuquerque, N.M.<br />
High School: Volcano Vista HS<br />
Experience: 1 Letter<br />
NEW MEXICO: A walk-on who had a tremendous 2013 offseason and<br />
parlayed that into playing time in the fall ... enters 2014 as a potential<br />
contributor again on defense after a sold spring ... continuing to learn his<br />
assignments and had to continue to get stronger in the weight room ...<br />
has a tremendous work ethic ... named the New Mexico Man on Sept. 28<br />
vs. UNLV ... earned 2013 Academic All-Mountain West honors.<br />
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2013 (SOPHOMORE): Played in 10 games as a backup defensive end ...<br />
finished the season with 13 tackles ... had a career high in tackles against<br />
Fresno State, finishing with four solo tackles.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 All-Metro second-team selection as a center for<br />
the Hawks and coach Chad Wallin ... third-team All-Metro at center in<br />
2009 ... carried a 4.59 grade-point average.<br />
PERSONAL: Born April 6, 1993 in Albuquerque, N.M. ... Parents are Cindy<br />
and Jeff Williams ... has one brother, Ryan ... favorite movie is “Scent of<br />
a Woman” ... favorite athletee is Bo Jackson ... majoring in Mechanical<br />
Engineering.<br />
YEAR G UA AT TOT TFL PD SCKS-YDS FF FR<br />
2013 10 9 4 13 0.0-0 0 0-0.0 0 0<br />
TOTAL 10 9 4 13 0.0-0 0 0-0.0 0 0<br />
9 Richard Winston<br />
linebacker<br />
Height: 6’3”<br />
Weight: 234<br />
Year:<br />
Junior<br />
Hometown: Chandler, Ariz.<br />
High School: Chandler HS<br />
Experience: 2 Letters<br />
NEW MEXICO: A good-sized linebacker who has added 22 pounds to his<br />
frame since arriving in the spring of 2012 ... had an incredible offseason<br />
and is pushing for a starting position at the the rush outside linebacker<br />
spot ... really has learned the scheme and is playing much faster during<br />
spring practice in 2014 ... needs to carry that momentum into the offseason<br />
to help the Lobo defense in the fall ... will be a significant contributor<br />
eight pounds to his frame during the 2013 offseason ... needs to continue<br />
to learn the defensive scheme to play faster ... will have an increased role<br />
on defense, regardless of whether he starts.<br />
2013 (SOPHOMORE): Played in 11 games and recorded eight tackles and<br />
0.5 tackles for loss on the season ... contributed on both special teams<br />
and defense.<br />
2012 (TRUE FRESHMAN): Played in the season opener against Southern<br />
but missed the rest of the season.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Mid-year enrollee who looks to contribute to the team<br />
in 2012 as a true freshman...played both inside and outside linebacker<br />
during spring practice, which give him a better chance of seeing the field<br />
in the fall...played for coach Shaun Aguano at Chandler High School...<br />
honorable mention All-Arizona Division I in 2011 as voted by the Arizona<br />
Republic...averaged five tackles per game and recorded a pair of sacks<br />
on the season...Chandler advanced to the second round of the Division<br />
I playoffs.<br />
PERSONAL: Born Sept. 30, 1993 in Gilbert, Ariz....full name is Richard<br />
Sytell Winston IV...son of Richard III and Mildred...has two sisters, Tessa<br />
and Brittany, and one brother, Lewis...major is international business.<br />
YEAR G UA AT TOT TFL PD SCKS-YDS FF FR<br />
2012 2 0 1 1 0.0-0 0 0-0.0 0 0<br />
2013 11 3 5 8 0.5-1 0 0-0.0 0 0<br />
TOTAL 13 3 6 9 0.5-1 0 0-0.0 0 0<br />
39 Greg Wortman<br />
linebacker<br />
Height: 6’1”<br />
Weight: 210<br />
Year:<br />
Redshirt Freshman<br />
Hometown: Los Lunas, N.M.<br />
High School: Los Lunas HS<br />
Experience: Redshirt<br />
NEW MEXICO: Walk-on linebacker who was a valuable member of the<br />
scout team in 2013 ... working on his strength and conditioning as well<br />
as his knowledge of the defense and special teams in hopes of playing<br />
in 2014.<br />
2013: Redshirted.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: The Class 4A Metro Player of the Year for the 2012 4A<br />
state runner-up Los Lunas Tigers and coach Jeremy Newton ... the Tigers<br />
went 13-2 and won District 6-4A ... played wide receiver and defensive<br />
end his senior year, leading the state in quarterback sacks with 12 ... firstteam<br />
all-state, first-team all-metro, first-team all-district ... also led the<br />
state in sacks his junior year ... a three-year letter winner for the Tigers ...<br />
also earned 2013 Student-Athlete of the Year honors.<br />
PERSONAL: Born May 24, 1995 in Albuquerque, N.M. ... parents are Fran<br />
and Greg Wortman ... has three sisters -- Amy, Amanda and Felicia ...<br />
likes to go snowboarding and attend church ... favorite book is The Bible<br />
... favorite athlete is Tim Tebow ... favorite food is pizza ... majoring in<br />
Exercise Science.<br />
99 Jack Ziltz<br />
defensive line<br />
Height: 6’2”<br />
Weight: 315<br />
Year:<br />
Sophomore<br />
Hometown: Crete, Ill.<br />
Last School: College of DuPage<br />
Experience: Transfer<br />
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played one year at College of DuPage, amassing 28 tackles,<br />
six tackles for loss and one sack … DuPage went 7-4 in 2013, advancing<br />
to the Carrier Dome Bowl in Syracuse, N.Y. … signed with Akron after the<br />
2011 season ... current UNM defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove was the<br />
Zips’ defensive coordinator at that time.<br />
HIGH SCHOOL: Played three varsity seasons for coach Dave Mattio at Marion<br />
Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, Ill. ... Finished with 16 tackles,<br />
2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks at defensive tackle in 2011 … the Marion<br />
Catholic defense held opponents to 318.8 yards of offense per game …<br />
played offensive guard his first two seasons with the Spartans … Marion<br />
Catholic averaged 233.8 rushing yards per game in 2010, went 7-3 and advanced<br />
to the Illinois Class 7A playoffs … helped the offense average 203<br />
rushing yards per game as a sophomore in 2009 … Marian went 7-4 and<br />
advanced to the second round of the 7A playoffs.<br />
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