Roger Holien
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Former UNM Lobo football Chaplain for Rocky Long, M Locksley, Danny Gonzales, Jason Eck, Proview Networks & MW Wire & MWCConnection Writer Lobo Football-B ball
Joined June 2009
@RGIII @GGriffinIII @OuttaPocketRG3 You guys are awesome brother, keep the fire going, love you comments btw, so balanced. You guys are such a great looking couple!.
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Double trouble for Lobos opponents tonight! San Diego State & UCLA go down tonight! Way to go both teams! Go Lobos
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Bronco Mendenhall, @CoachBroncoM for @UNMLoboFB in the @MountainWest might just be the best coach in the nation right now. His method of "Earned Not Given" flies in the face of the "me first" NIL and transfer portal era, (this is my opinion), where players earn their jerseys
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Mountain West Tournament MVP: Jaelen House . All-MW Tournament Team . Jaelen House, UNM .Jamal Mashburn Jr., UNM .JT Toppin, UNM .Jaedon LeDee, San Diego State .Great Osobor, Utah State
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From a huge NM Lobo fan! So much respect for head Aztec coach Brian Dutcher, what he has done there is so impressive but you can tell a lot about him by how he treats his athletes @Aztec_MBB is blessed to have him there!.
.@Aztec_MBB head coach Brian Dutcher starts his press conference out congratulating @UConnMBB. What a classy way start to a press conference 👏
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wanted to wait a few days before posting this, want to thank @CoachGonzUNM for his friendship allowing me to be part of the @UNMLoboFB He chose to take on one of the hardest jobs in FBS, and made this program better than when he started NM loves you sir & all you stand for!.
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Congratulations @UNMLoboMBB huge win for the Lobos! Congrats Coach Richard Pitino, staff and team
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Here are my Mountain West football power rankings after Week 1 .@MWCwire. 1 Fresno State.2 Air Force.3 Wyoming.4 San Diego State.5 Boise State.6 Utah State.7 New Mexico.8 San Jose State.9 CSU.10 UNLV.11 Hawaii.12 Nevada.
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Bronco Mendenhall Named Head Football Coach – University of New Mexico Lobos athletics
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Lots of new Lobos on the roster for @UNMLoboFB Very impressive group of very good athletes @Coach_Eck has put together with his staff!
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We won't discuss who got the better deal between the @pac12 and the @MountainWest. It might have been better to merge, right? @unlvfootball is making a huge statement on national tv! They look awesome.
First team to shutout Fresno State since 2018. This defense is good
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Think I can speak for thousands here in Lobo Nation and say We are so blessed to have a coach who truly loves this community, the players, the amazing fans!. I personally love how balanced he is with everything including his relationship with all the Lobo Players! His sense of.
👏 Congrats to @LoboCoachPitino on being named to the @NaismithTrophy Coach of the Year Watch List for the 2nd straight season!! . #GoLobos
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Can you say the right priorities? Have to love the Pitino family, family first!.
"This is a very nervous day for me, not because of Arkansas but because my son's playing tonight.". Rick Pitino looks forward to watching as his son Richard's team, New Mexico, takes on Marquette tonight:
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Wow, @UNMLoboMBB is back! It's been so many years to see a really good team and tonight showed they are for real. To beat 69-65 St Mary's Gaels one the road one of the best defensive teams in the country speaks volumes!.
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This was so sweet on so many levels, was there when Lobos defeated Urban Meyer in Utah and to see this win! Congratulations @CoachBroncoM Staff & players! Go Lobos.
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@shannonkelly_tv Steve, for the most part, expresses the thoughts of every coach in America regarding the challenges in college sports and their relationships with coaches and athletes. If you ask Nick Saban why he retired, the answer is simple: Players now frequently ask, "What can you do for.
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Week 4 Rankings for @MountainWest hoops. For @MWCwire . 1. New Mexico.2. San Diego State.3. Utah St.4. UNLV.5. Boise St.6. Nevada.7. Colorado St.8. San Jose St.9. Wyoming.10. Fresno St.11. Air Force.
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@UNMLoboMBB has a golden opportunity to energize its passionate fan base by bringing James Borrego home to Albuquerque. With years of experience coaching in the NBA, including as a head coach and assistant for top-tier teams, Borrego possesses the leadership, strategic mind,
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Sounds like something a @MWCwire writer has been saying this year, biggest upside in the @MountainWest is @UNMLoboMBB team this season!
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Massive win for the Lobos program! Congrats @LoboCoachPitino Staff, team on this win, first win in Logan in 10 years! It’s not how you start but finish the game, the bench was huge.
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This is one awesome picture and captured the moment! @UNMLoboMBB One of those games fans will remember for a very long time!
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Cool to see former Lobo great @JacoryMerritt15 tearing it up Jacory high character athlete, had quite a few pre game prayers with him before games with @UNMLoboFB
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Coach Eck is the real deal, Lobo fans are going to love him, so genuine, so refreshing and wants to be here! He was very good hire! Go Lobos @UNMLoboFB.
Coach Eck tells @GomezReporting and I “I actually bought my house unlike the last coach” 🤣🤣🤣.
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This was a massive get for the @UNMLoboFB . A 5’11”, 210-lb sophomore who led Montana State with . 1,386 yards & 16 TDs last season is coming to UNM. He put up 140 yards in the opener vs. the Lobos. 👀. UNM has landed the leading rushers from Montana State, Weber State, and.
BREAKING: Montana State transfer RB Scottre Humphrey has signed with New Mexico, @PeteNakos_ reports. The 4-star transfer rushed for 1,386 yards and 16 touchdowns this season.
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Biggest improvement in FBS football, talk about improvement of 157.9 yards per game! Great job @bryantvincent44 for @UNMLoboFB @CoachDeBesse
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Awesome loved watching @CoachGonzUNM & @UNMLoboFB get a huge win on the road over 300 yards rushing as a team! @Coach_Cam71 O line was dominant! Congrats @bryantvincent44.
THE LOBOS WIN! For the first time since 1994, the Lobos have defeated the Bulldogs in Fresno. #GoLobos
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Leaving practice open to media Man how impressive is this display of Lobo legends for @UNMLoboMBB How does a recruit say no! Awesome 👏🏻
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Coach Bronco Mendenhall very optimistic and expression his admiration for his players! @UNMLoboFB
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Here are my @MountainWest rankings for this week for the @MountainWest conference. 1 New Mexico. 2 Utah State. 3 SDSU. 4 Boise State. 5 Colorado State. 6 Wyoming. 7 Nevada . 8 UNLV. 9 SJSU. 10 Fresno St . 11 Air Force.
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Two winners on many levels! 💪🏻🙏.
What a night for these two! They make a great team! So incredibly proud of them and the entire UNM football team & staff. Huge win last night for the LOBOS!! I told y’all something special was happening in ABQ!! Let’s Go Lobos!!
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I am excited that @UNMLoboFB has a commitment from @JackLayne18. This young man can lead and throw the rock! UNM is reloading this offense with all the right pieces Go, Lobos!
GUNSLINGER!!! Let's welcome QB Jack Layne (@JackLayne18) to the Lobo Family. The RS-Jr threw for 14 TDs and 1,472 in less than 7 games. For his career . 23 TDs, 2,165 yds and 5 INTs in 18 games. That works. and works well!. #GoLobos
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Ditto to Andy Katz comment, where the heck is New Mexico in top 25 ugh.
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So happy for this team! Congratulations @LoboCoachPitino, staff and team! Man first win in first round in 13 years!.
NEW MEXICO MOVES ON 🐺. The Lobos will continue to dance after defeating (7) Marquette 75-66 🙌. #MarchMadness
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Was great to see @CoachLongUNM long time friend 24 years and one of the best @UNMLoboFB head coaches ever at New Mexico Hall of fame banquet, did invocation! He is as sharp as ever
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This is so awesome, man @jaelenhouse10 has been a huge blessing to the @UNMLoboMBB, the fans, and Lobo Nation. He is off the charts and one of the most dynamic players I have seen in many years as a fan of this program, and I have seen a lot of great Lobo players!.
Congrats to @jaelenhouse10 on being named to the @NaismithTrophy Defensive Player of the Year Watch List! #GoLobos
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Man Fresno State with another great quarterback, long history of them for the Bulldogs!
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Was blessed to attend @UNMLoboMBB very early but initial thoughts, much more height, shooters galore, @LoboCoachPitino ran a very well thought out practice. Lobo fans will love the new players, they can step right in and contribute
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Best game I have ever seen them play. The running game was amazing. Beating an 8 and 2 team is a feat and then winning for the first time in Fresno in 29 years is incredible! Congrats @UNMLoboFB & @CoachGonzUNM @bryantvincent44 @CoachReffett
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With the win, UNM improves to 4-7 overall and 2-4 in conference play. This season marks the first time the Lobos have reached at least four wins since 2016. Can you say improved from last year!
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Awesome presser today with @CoachGonzUNM who assured Lobo fans: Gonzales on hiring a DC: ‘I’ll be calling the defense as I did at Arizona State" There will be no let down and the 3-3-5 will be the base defense as physical as ever for @UNMLoboFB
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Lobos Land Four Impact Transfers for 2025-26, Including JUCO All-American, USC Duo, and 7-Foot Big Man, Guard Uriah Tenette via @MWCConnection @UNMLoboMBB @MWCwire @MountainWest.
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Lots of Lobo foes like to bring the hate on @jaelenhouse10, we Lobo fans think I can speak for thousands. We love him; his energy, his passion for the game, and the Lobos he will go down in Lobo history is one of the greats, both him and @its_jaymashjr much love & respect guys!.
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Presser with new head Lobo coach @Coach_Eck for @UNMLoboFB getting excited about this team and new staff! Open practices will be sweet for Lobo fans!
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Congratulations from New Mexico! Wow going to the final four, defense matters in the @MountainWest !.
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prayers for the Denton family in the passing of Austin Denton a great young man who touched the lives of so many.
I'm sure by now most of you have heard the latest news concerning @austindenton_7 health. His family and his Bear family would like you all to keep him and his family in your prayer. We love Austin! #AustinStrong #SeizetheMoment
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No excuses to pack the stadium for the UNM Lobo vs. Washington State game; this is a big game! This team has worked so hard and deserves to be supported! Go Lobos.
Alright Lobo fans, I’m going to put this as nicely and gently as possible:. GET YOUR ASSES TO UNIVERSITY STADIUM NEXT SATURDAY VS WASHINGTON STATE!!!!! .@UNMLoboFB . #GoLobos #EarneNotGiven 🔴🐺⚪️.
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A great interview and how about @LoboCoachPitino being so honest, on the move, Catholic school, both parents aging (totally understand) big opportunity as well. Gives major props to @flovom, all the staff and how @UNMLoboMBB is heading is in good hands. Sure they will get a big.
Our conversation with @LoboCoachPitino on his time at UNM and why Xavier made sense right now. @610KNML
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@LoboCoachPitino at 13-0 now chasing legendary coach Bob King who was 17-0 for @UNMLoboMBB at the @ThePitUNM
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👀 @washington_tru keep grinding for @UNMLoboMBB Go Lobos.
Tru Washington is a potential breakout candidate next year, as a two way guard who’s improved a ton since his freshman year at UNM. Today against Utah State he put up . 25 points.5 boards.4 assists.4 steals.2 blocks.8-15 FG.4-8 3P.5-7 FT. Younger uncle of TyTy Washington
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One darn at a time, four of them! First time ever! Can you say higher seed! Congratulations @LoboCoachPitino Staff and team thru all the adversity! Go Lonis!.
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Hearing @UNMLoboFB getting close to hiring their coach. not sure who it is but needs to be done sooner than later!.
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I have so much respect for @its_jaymashjr. He has stayed the course through so much adversity, injuries, and criticism and never waivered but handles his career like a real man. This young man is a champion in my eyes! Prayed for him all season! Go Lobos.
Jamal Mashburn Jr. talking about his relationship with Jaelen House after the game last night.
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Danny G with a new job! This doesn't surprise me at all as new head coach Brent Brennan is good friends with Danny Gonzales. Small world in the coaching circle, happy for him to land on his feet!.
Sources: Arizona is set to hire Danny Gonzales as the special teams coordinator and linebackers coach. He’s the former head coach at New Mexico and DC at Arizona State and San Diego State.
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Got a chance to drop by today, and man, can you say "hard work?" Coach Mendenhall's staff are getting these Lobos ready and busting their tails; love it! Go Lobos!.
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Thank you, Seniors, for all the blood, sweat, tears, and hours of practice and for representing @UNMLoboMBB with so much class; it doesn't go unnoticed, guys! Go out as winners tonight! Go Lobos.
GAMEDAY!! We host Fresno State tonight on Senior Night!! #GoLobos . 🆚 Fresno State.📍The Pit.🕣 8:30 pm (Senior Night approx. 8:15).🎟️ 📺 @FS1 .📻 @KKOBradio .📈
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Know coaching staff won't say it but give me a break, the official is right there, make the call! Have no problem if you're calling a tight game but make it on both teams! . Was sitting in media section and commented in conversation about game, they were making tight calls on.
First of all, great play by Tru Washington! Second, where was the flagrant one call against Wyoming at the end?. @washington_tru
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Pure class, the Pitino family will always be family here in New Mexico. I have so much respect for Richard and how he handles things—his press conferences, Jack on the floor playing Tic Tac Toe, and giving his rewarded sweets to his dad. In my humble opinion, Richard Pitino did.
Here's what Richard Pitino (@XUCoachPitino) said about New Mexico at his introductory press conference today at Xavier. **Trigger warning. It's a post about the last guy**
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Devon is something really special on the football field and as a person! Super a class act, great family he comes from and is loyal to @UNMLoboFB So excited watching him this year!.
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Lobos fans love him @jaelenhouse10 opposing fans hate him, I have never seen a Lobo basketball player that plays with his emotion that changes the game on the court! Thanks, Jaelen for the great memories!.
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What a classy way to leave a program that supported Coach Eck, the staff, and the players. How you leave a program is how you enter, success as a result!.
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See you @Dylan_hopkins7, man I am so glad you came to be a Lobo, knowing your family, and your friendship! I believe you have helped set a higher standard and we have some good ones in the quarterback room @Devonddampier @AidanArmenta @DcTabscott.
QB Dylan Hopkins has become the UNM program’s first 2,000 yard passer since Donovan Porterie in 2009.
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Lobos break a 29 year drought, the Lobos show up and players stepped up big time! Talk about a resilant head coach and team! Go Lobos.
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All the best @EddieNunezAD Godspeed & thank you! Nuñez Bids Farewell to Lobo Nation For New Leadership Role with the University of Houston – University of New Mexico Lobos athletics
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I know each one of the candidates mentioned and say @bryantvincent44 best choice hands down; look at the offense for UAB & UNM, seen him with the team, and players love this coach! Doesnt cost an arm and a leg!
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Expect New Mexico to prioritize head coaching experience in the current search. Potential candidates in consideration may involve Matt Wells, Bronco Mendenhall, Bryan Harsin, Gary Patterson, & the possibility of including former head coach Rocky Long in the mix – will see soon!.
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Donovan Dent's performance in this particular play is destined to be etched into the annals of Lobo history. Its sheer brilliance, impeccable timing, and the unparalleled clutch factor during that pivotal moment in the game make it truly unforgettable. @Donovandent1.
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2020 Mountain West Football Top 50 Players: #39, Marcus Williams should have breakout year, @mdub_6 @UNMLoboFB @CoachDWarehime via @mwcwire.
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I really think there is good amount of quality coaches applying for the @UNMLoboFB head job and trust Eddie Nunez & staff will make the right choice and I will support that coach 100% Go Lobos! excited!.
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Talk about a team winning it all four days in a row (first time ever) Dent with the flu, Mash hurt, and still come out on top! Been saying it all year, this team is the best Mountain West Conference team, and they showed it today! Go Lobos
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Talk about a team player, blessed to see players from a different viewpoint than average fans and this guy has been the ultimate team player, through all the changes in the last few years He is a WINNER & NEVER QUITS, much love @Isaiah_chavez6.
He's been repping New Mexico since day one. Rio Rancho HS grad Isaiah Chavez is about to become a college grad 🎓. #EarnedNotGiven🏈.#GoLobos🐺.@Isaiah_chavez6
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Have you noticed how the offense line respond to Chavez? It's called leadership!.
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Congratulations Coach Pitino, Staff and team! Safe travels back home Go Lobos.
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Can you say Quad 1 win! Congratulations @LoboCoachPitino staff and team! How sweet is this win.
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Major Celebration on the PIT floor for the 2025 Mountain West Conference Champions
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Awesome! 17 points down and get the victory on the road! Congrats Bronco, Staff and players! Safe travels home Go Lobos.
The Lobos scored 21 points in the 4th quarter and only led the final 1:13 to get the win. It's also the 3rd consecutive game that the Lobos have scored 50 points.
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Great job @Donovandent1 Appreciate your leadership on this years team, the sky is the limit, Go Lobos.
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Congrats @LoboCoachPitino , staff, and team, on a big road win! Mountain West Champions has a nice ring to it! It was great win for @UNMLoboMBB and huge performance point-wise for @Donovandent1 Go Lobos.
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Jason Beck @Coach_Beck7 the Offensive Coordinator for @UNMLoboFB proving what a great offensive coordinator he is, Lobos need to shore up the defense and they will be a contender in the @MountainWest.
A historic night for the Lobo offense which piled up 472 yards on No. 21 Arizona. In the previous three Autonomous 4 games in 2021, 2022, and 2023, UNM had 422 total yards COMBINED. #505SVF | #GoLobos | #EarnedNotGiven
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Official attendance was 4,769 at Lobo Spring practice game! Its been a few years since this has happened.
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National CBS broadcast on last nights @UNMLoboMBB victory, ranked to low and best team in the @MountainWest We agree! Go Lobos
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According to a Tuesday report by ESPN's Adam Rittenberg, Jason Beck, the offensive coordinator for Syracuse, is poised to assume the same role at UNM. he coordinated an offense that achieved an average of 358.7 yards and 25.5 points per game.
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Shout out to @CoachBroncoM and his wife Hollie for starting this awesome positive outreach called "Thursdays Heroes" at BYU and Virginia to initially show his boys how lucky and blessed they were to see those going through some tough life challenges! Great job, coach!.
Coach Mendenhall after today’s practice! #GoLobos
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