Ok, with the 2008 football season upon us, here are a few questions for you Aggie fans.
Which new offensive player will have the biggest impact?
WR Julius Fleming
WR Marcus Anderson
RB Seth Smith
RB Marquell Colston
OL Joe Suder
Which area of the team will need to make the most improvement?
Special Teams
Defense
Which game are you looking forward to the most at AMS?
Boise State
Hawaii
New Mexico
- Felix
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
NMSU's Rhyan Anderson
New Mexico State senior defensive end Rhyan Anderson will practice with the squad when it starts practice for the 2008 season on Thursday.
Anderson was arrested last month and charged with two counts of misdemeanor battery.
He pleaded guilty to one battery charge, while the other was dismissed by prosecutors. He is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 18.
Any punishment handed down by the university against Anderson will be up to head coach Hal Mumme according to NMSU policy because the charge is a misdemeanor.
Mumme didn't comment on any punishment on Wednesday.
- Felix
Anderson was arrested last month and charged with two counts of misdemeanor battery.
He pleaded guilty to one battery charge, while the other was dismissed by prosecutors. He is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 18.
Any punishment handed down by the university against Anderson will be up to head coach Hal Mumme according to NMSU policy because the charge is a misdemeanor.
Mumme didn't comment on any punishment on Wednesday.
- Felix
Aggie Practice Schedule for Aug. 7-11
Here is the New Mexico State football practice schedule for the next few days over at NMSU.
Aug. 7 6-8 p.m.
Aug. 8 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Aug. 9 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Aug. 10 6-8 a.m.
Aug. 11 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
The team heads to Gallup after the Aug. 11 practice.
- Felix
Aug. 7 6-8 p.m.
Aug. 8 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Aug. 9 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Aug. 10 6-8 a.m.
Aug. 11 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
The team heads to Gallup after the Aug. 11 practice.
- Felix
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Sammy Di Pace Fight
Las Cruces bantamweight Sammy Di Pace will fight Sept. 5 at Isleta Casino and Resort. He does not have an opponent as of yet, but will fight a four-round fight.
Di Pace is 3-0 in his young career and last fought on May 9 in Albuquerque, winning by first round technical knockout over Wilmer Suarez.
- Felix
Di Pace is 3-0 in his young career and last fought on May 9 in Albuquerque, winning by first round technical knockout over Wilmer Suarez.
- Felix
Boxing show in the works in Cruces
A Sept. 13 boxing card is being talked about involving Austin Trout at the Pan American Center. Other names being tossed around are Gustavo Enriquez, Abie Han and David Rodriguez. Stayed tuned as more develops.
Felix
Felix
Monday, August 4, 2008
UNM vs. NMSU football advance schedule
In case you Aggie football fans were wondering about future dates for the Aggies/Lobos game, here four future dates. Courtesy of UNM's first 2008 football release given out on media day.
2009
NMSU at New Mexico on Sept. 26
2010
UNM at NMSU, Sept. 25
2011
NMSU at UNM, Sept. 24
2012
UNM at NMSU, Sept. 22
Of note, the Lobos will play at WAC member Nevada in 2011.
- Felix
2009
NMSU at New Mexico on Sept. 26
2010
UNM at NMSU, Sept. 25
2011
NMSU at UNM, Sept. 24
2012
UNM at NMSU, Sept. 22
Of note, the Lobos will play at WAC member Nevada in 2011.
- Felix
University of New Mexico Football
Before returning to Las Cruces, I stopped by the University of New Mexico football media day on Monday at noon.
The Lobos and Aggies hook up on Sept. 27 in Las Cruces.
New Mexico is coming off a 9-4 mark and a New Mexico Bowl win. The team returns 38 letterwinners and 12 starters. The Lobos were picked to finish No. 4 in the MWC by the league's media.
The Lobos have big shoes to fill at receiver, on the offensive line and at linebacker. The Lobos are also engaging in what has to be arguably the school's toughest and best non-conference schedule, particularly at home.
New Mexico plays Texas A&M and Arizona at home and on the road at Tulsa and New Mexico State. In addition, the Lobos start at home this season with a Mountain West contest against a very good Texas Christian squad on Aug. 30.
New Mexico head coach Rocky Long believes he has good talent, enough to compete for MWC title and do well in non-league games. But he also knows that he has some young players that must grow early and be ready to compete on Aug. 30 in what will be a big game because of league standing ramifications.
Long noted that he really likes this year's schedule in that it can do wonders for the program's fan base and because he believes it will help his team get ready for league play.
I also talked to former Mayfield wide receiver Chris Hernandez, who will be battling for playing time this year after playing mostly on special teams a year ago.
Hernandez said he felt more comfortable in offensive coordinator Dave Baldwin's offense. Baldwin is in his second year as the program's OC. Baldwin said Hernandez has big-play ability and more confidence this year. He said Hernandez was a bit insecure last year in adapting to the new offense and in reading defenses. But he said Hernandez has made strides in that regard this year.
I will have more on Hernandez in the coming days.
- Felix
The Lobos and Aggies hook up on Sept. 27 in Las Cruces.
New Mexico is coming off a 9-4 mark and a New Mexico Bowl win. The team returns 38 letterwinners and 12 starters. The Lobos were picked to finish No. 4 in the MWC by the league's media.
The Lobos have big shoes to fill at receiver, on the offensive line and at linebacker. The Lobos are also engaging in what has to be arguably the school's toughest and best non-conference schedule, particularly at home.
New Mexico plays Texas A&M and Arizona at home and on the road at Tulsa and New Mexico State. In addition, the Lobos start at home this season with a Mountain West contest against a very good Texas Christian squad on Aug. 30.
New Mexico head coach Rocky Long believes he has good talent, enough to compete for MWC title and do well in non-league games. But he also knows that he has some young players that must grow early and be ready to compete on Aug. 30 in what will be a big game because of league standing ramifications.
Long noted that he really likes this year's schedule in that it can do wonders for the program's fan base and because he believes it will help his team get ready for league play.
I also talked to former Mayfield wide receiver Chris Hernandez, who will be battling for playing time this year after playing mostly on special teams a year ago.
Hernandez said he felt more comfortable in offensive coordinator Dave Baldwin's offense. Baldwin is in his second year as the program's OC. Baldwin said Hernandez has big-play ability and more confidence this year. He said Hernandez was a bit insecure last year in adapting to the new offense and in reading defenses. But he said Hernandez has made strides in that regard this year.
I will have more on Hernandez in the coming days.
- Felix
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