Aug. 4, 2008
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The New Mexico Football team opened the 2008 season Monday with a two-hour workout in helmets and shorts. The Lobos ran through a series of drills during the first day while conditioning the team for opening day set for August 30 against TCU. UNM spent the full two hours outside on the practice fields before breaking for the day.
Starting quarterback Donavon Porterie moved well and showed his arm at times with the first-team offense. Senior running back Rodney Ferguson, who addressed the media earlier today at the annual media day, looked promising with speed and strength.
The Lobos split the offense into first and second teams to finish practice. Although the offense made plays at times, the defense created a couple of turnovers and stole the show.
UNM had 30 newcomers on the fields Monday and following practice they hit the indoor practice facility for conditioning and instruction with various coaches.
The Lobos are scheduled to take the field Tuesday from 12-2 p.m. at the UNM practice fields. UNM will continue to be in shorts and helmets until Friday. Saturday is the first two-a-day workouts. Continue to visit www.GoLobos.com daily for complete practice reviews.
Practice Note –At the conclusion of practice, Porterie and numerous wide receivers stayed after practice working on routes and timing. Wide receivers Roland Bruno, Bryant Williams, Jermaine McQueen and Nick Wilhelm all participated in the extra drills.