The University of New Mexico football team concluded its first week of two-a-days on Sunday, taking a light day in shorts and helmets to get prepared for week number two. Newcomers reported on Monday and had three days of spirited workouts before being joined by the veterans on Thursday night. Enthusiasm and excitement filled the air as the groups combined and the coaching staff is happy with the overall effort of the players.
“The kids came in here with great attitudes and were excited to get after it,” head coach Rocky Long said. “The work effort and responsiveness to coaching has been great, even toward the end of the week when the kids tend to get tired.”
Two-a-days continue throughout the week, with the team practicing in full pads for the first time on Tuesday evening and holding their first scrimmage at the annual Fan Photo Night on Saturday, Aug. 18, at 6:00 p.m. at University Stadium.
The Lobos open up the season at home against UTEP on Saturday, Sept. 1, at 6:07 p.m. at the newly renovated University Stadium. For ticket information, call 925-LOBO.
Practice Notes:
Mother Nature has been kind to the players, as below-average temperatures and even some rain have made daytime practices bearable for the players. Temperatures rarely hit the 90s last week, and the evening practices were extremely cool and pleasant.
The Lobos made it through week one without many injuries to report. As usual, there were the minor bumps and bruises and cramping as is accustomed during two-a-days, but there were no major injuries to report.
UNM added another quarterback to its practice roster to fill-in for Ken Stopka, who is still awaiting word on his grades from summer classes. Matt Keeran out of La Cueva High School started taking reps on Thursday. Starter Rudy Caamano and backup Casey Kelly are getting the majority of the reps, while Jeff Grady, Kyle Kristick and Keeran are splitting time as well.
Redshirt freshman Nate Hembree, who was slated to play on the offensive line, has seen a lot of reps at the center position behind Rashad McClure and Derek Watson.
|Monday, Aug. 13|Practice|10:15-11:45 a.m.| 7:20-9:20 p.m.||Tuesday, Aug. 14|Practice|10:45-11:45 a.m.| 7:20-9:20 p.m. (full pads)|
|Wednesday, Aug. 15|Practice|10:15-11:45 a.m. | 7:20-9:20 p.m. (full pads)||Thursday, Aug. 16|Practice|10:45-11:45 a.m.| 7:20-9:20 p.m. (full pads)|
|Friday, Aug. 17|Practice|10:15-11:45 a.m. | 7:20-9:20 p.m. (full pads)|
|Saturday, Aug. 18|Practice|8:30-10 a.m. |5:30-7:30 p.m. (full pads-scrimmage)||Fan Photo Day|4-8 p.m. |University Stadium|
|Sunday, Aug. 19|Practice|7:30-8:30 p.m. (shorts/helmets)|
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