Lobos Named One of CFB’s “Most Entertaining Teams”
The Most Entertaining Teams in College Football
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Within the confines of Dreamstyle Stadium, those that have watched The University of New Mexico Lobos already knew this to be true, namely that the Lobos are one of the nation’s most entertaining teams. When you lead the nation in rushing and yards per carry, can score from anywhere on the field, and consistently come up with big plays on special teams and defense, that is the reputation that you earn.
Now it seems, the nation in noticing.
SportsOnEarth.com’s Matt Brown has named Bob Davie’s Lobos as the Most Entertaining Team to watch in the Mountain West, and one of the Most Entertaining Teams in all of college football.
Here’s some of what Brown had to say about the team. “Davie has done a fantastic job with the Lobos, embracing an explosive running offense that led the nation in both yards per carry (6.6) and yards per game (350) last season, when they went 9-4 for their best season in nearly a decade. They have a veteran quarterback in Lamar Jordan, and while they lose top rusher Teriyon Gipson, they have three players who ran for over 650 yards last year, plus solid experience on the offensive line.”
Brown added, “The Lobos are in a tough Mountain West Mountain Division that should be entertaining as a whole, with star QBs in Boise State’s Brett Rypien and Wyoming’s Josh Allen, a potentially dangerous Colorado State offense and Air Force’s option attack. So, yes, nearly this entire division would be a good answer here, but New Mexico exists as a wild card that is capable of piling up yards and springing upsets, making the Lobos intriguing to follow.”
That the Lobos have defeated seven bowl teams in the last two seasons might mean that they aren’t technically upsets anymore. The national recognition from SportsOnEarth continues a recent trend of New Mexico football hitting the national spotlight, whether it’s three major articles in USA Today over the past year, including one to kick off the 2016 bowl season, or national interviews with Bob Davie on Sirius/XM, on UNM’s seven appearances on ESPN last season.
Lobo Football not only is one of college football’s most entertaining teams, but it’s probably the most affordable and best value. Season tickets can be purchased for as low as $86 for a great six-game home schedule that features New Mexico State as well as bowl teams in Colorado State and Air Force. There are also new corporate plans available for businesses to take advantage of and bring a group out to Dreamstyle Stadium. To purchase new season tickets, call 505-925-LOBO, log on unmtickets.com or visit the Dreamstyle Arena Ticket Office Monday through Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Mountain Time. The ticket office will be closed for the July 3-4 holiday, but online orders can be made as always.