Last week WR Daryl Jones said that fall practice
is the
ultimate reality show. If it is the ultimate then we should call it
something
like New Mexico has talent, 505 Idol, Survivor: Lock Island? If Hank Baskett
was around we could work a Kendra angle. So if Coach Locks is Simon
Cowel... I
get to be Ryan Seacrest, and Wes can chase Paula around with his press
pass.
Lobo fan through Osmosis
Big
Brother:
I spoke with Tim Cass (Associate AD or whatever it
is
called.) Anyway, our "Big Brother" wanted me to assure all of you
that are part of the official Red Menace tailgate party that they (UNM)
really
want us front and center because as fans “we get it” and are building
traditions that they UNM wants to help us grow! Tim also explained why
the
decisions were made and what they are hoping the moving of fan fest
accomplishes. So be patient Lobo fans and roll with it, UNM has some
really big
plans to make the entire area look really special.
The Apprentice:
It
Is difficult to imagine Coach Locksley with the hair of
"The Donald"... However, like Mr. Trump Coach Locks is looking for
player(s) to step up and be leaders on this football team. So the
question has
to be, who is going to step up, and at what positions is that "player
leader" going to come from? Coaches and or teammates can name someone a
captain, but are these captains leaders, or just the guy that calls
heads or
tails?
Survivor: Lock's Island
Second question of the day and week, is who is going to keep their
jobs, and
who is going to rip a job away?
We talked to B.R. Holbrook earlier this fall and I told him it was a
good thing
he didn't transfer because he was having a really good camp, and while
I am no
coach, I can see when a player has stepped up his game, and in my mind
B.R. The
past two weeks looks like the best QB out there and at this point in my
mind he
is the backup quarterback. His arm is nice, he throws a nice spiral,
and while
he isn't considered a running quarterback, he does enough to be a
threat to
keep defenders honest. As he gets more experience within the offense
and can
get through his progressions, watch out! The dark horse may be coming
in. The
only knock of course is that he doesn't have the experience.
Other positions on "Lock's Island" trying to keep their torch
lit. Frosh Demond Dennis was the early superstar at the RB position,
and
rightfully so as he is super talented... The last couple of days it has
been
the AJ Butler picks up tough yards while Kasey Carrier continues to
shake
defenders away en route to big chunks of yardage. To be honest today I
was
wondering if James Wright was injured or in the doghouse as he just
wasn’t
seeing the field as much... Then the Lobos went to the red zone drill.
In that
20 yard zone Wright was the answered any questions. He is a tough
runner! This
position battle is going to be one of the most exciting as all four
could tote
the pigskin.
AJ Butler
The most wide-open spots are the wide receiver positions. Roland Bruno,
Bryant Williams, and Nick Wilhelm have played well so far including a pair of
William's TD's today. The outside receivers leaders at this time in my
mind are
Carmeiris Stewart, Michael Scarlett, and Ty Kirk. Chris Hernandez's
injury
couldn't have come at a worse time as he is losing valuable learning
time.
Today Stewart and Scarlett seemed the most active, but they aren't as
consistent as the slot receivers.
Ty Kirk
New Mexico's
Got Talent
I have been following Lobo football for quite a few decades now, very
closely
the last decade and at this point I am comfortable in saying this is
the most
talented group of players to ever be assembled at UNM.
Coach Locks has maintained through all his interviews that true
freshmen can
and will play. We have mentioned many of these young men and the next
couple of
weeks who will earn playing time. Guys like Dennis, Carrier, Dillon Farrell,
Jacori Greer, Ben Skaer… These are guys that are looking good, as well
as some
of the RS-Fr that are making moves as well… New Mexico has talent!
Big Man On Campus
Calvin "Juice" Mc Downey and Emmanuel Mc Phearson
were finally cleared to practice with the Lobo football team. Per NCAA
rules
they had to wear shorts today, but to quote Erik Cook, “You are a big
guy and
you don’t even have pads on!”
"Juice"
McDowney
McPhearson on defense!
Fear Factor
How about Joe Stoner? Dude mixes with big Erik Cook. To
quote Joe Rogan
Joe
Stoner, “obviously Fear is not a factor for you!”
Lobo Idol
Offensive Player of Practice
WR Bryant Williams
Some
nice snags in red zone drills… The Lobos new offense
really takes advantage of slot receivers… B. Williams is one of those
types of
player
Defensive Player of Practice
LB Carmen Messina
Sacks,
hard hits, makes Messina being quite destructive
during today’s practice.
Star
Search
We want to create the next Lobo football star in about 5-8
years. How do we do that? By donating $36.00 to our YAFL football
ticket drive,
your $36.00 buys a season ticket. We use that ticket along with 29
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send a complete YAFL football team to each and every Lobo home game.
Who
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discovers the next Erik Cook…
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To wrap it up…in my best Seacrest imitation…
Lee Roy out!