The New Mexico
Man is a
designated player who will lead the Lobos onto the field with the
New Mexico state flag before home games at Turner Field at University
Stadium as well as
before the game at New Mexico State.
The New Mexico
Man will also
participate on New Mexico special teams units during that particular
game.
The first New
Mexico Man to
lead the Lobos on field will be Jeric Magnant, a sophomore
walk-on from Rio
Rancho, N.M. (Rio Rancho High School). Magnant will carry the
flag for UNM’s Sept.
1 season opener vs. Southern.
Magnant, a wide
receiver, has
also earned a scholarship this fall, based on the criteria for
the award that
he displayed - on and off the field during the offseason.
"We are
fortunate to
have Jeric Magnant in our program at UNM," said Davie in UNM’s
official
release. "He exemplifies all the characteristics we are looking
for in a
New Mexico Man. He has earned his scholarship and will serve as
a role model
for all future walk-ons."
Coach Davie and
his staff
will select a player on a weekly basis, rewarding the player who
“exhibits the
dedication, work ethic, team spirit and unselfishness that
exemplifies Lobo
football and the state of New Mexico.”
"Walk-ons are
critical
to our success here at UNM," Davie said. "I have tremendous
respect
for all of them and want to have a way to recognize their
importance and
contributions to the program."
In addition to
the honor of
leading the team onto the field, the football team will
recognize that player's
hometown before each home game.