Oct. 7, 2006
Recap | Final Stats | Quotes
POSTGAME NOTES
New Mexico vs. Wyoming
Saturday, October 7, 2006
University Stadium – Albuquerque, N.M.
TEAM
– The Lobos had their 6-game wining streak against Wyoming snapped…UNM also lost to the Cowboys at home for the first time since 1991, a streak that ends at four games
– New Mexico is now 1-3 at home in 2006 and has dropped 6 of its last 7 games at University Stadium
– UNM caused 3 Wyoming turnovers, while committing just 1…since 2003, the Lobos had been 19-1 when committing less turnovers than the opponent
– The Lobos have been outscored 83-15 in the fourth quarter of its last 7 home games
– New Mexico forced three turnovers in the first half, including the first two possessions by the Cowboys.
– The two interceptions for the New Mexico is a season-high
INDIVIDUAL
– Sophomore CB DeAndre Wright
– Intercepted his second pass of the year on Wyoming’s opening drive. It’s Wright’s 3rd pick of his career.
– Sophomore TB Rodney Ferguson
– Scored his first rushing touchdown since the 2004 Emerald Bowl vs. Navy. It’s only the second rushing TD of the season for UNM.
– Senior lobo Quincy Black
– Grabbed his 1st interception of the season that he returned 35 yards. It’s the second interception of his UNM career. Black also had 11 tackles, giving him 61 for the season.
– Junior P Jordan Scott
– Hit a career-long 68-yard punt, the longest by a Lobo since 2000. Scott averaged 43 yards on 8 punts.
– Junior DE Tyler Donaldson
– Set a career-high with 10 tackles, including 2 sacks and a forced fumble that led to the Lobos only TD of the game
– Junior WR Travis Brown
– Has caught a pass in 18 straight games for the Lobos. He grabbed 3 catches for 59 yards tonight.