From the grounds of University Stadium, to the classrooms of the University of New Mexico, Stoney Case has made a name for 
himself in Lobo history. While the term student-athlete is attributed to all sports participants, Stoney case was exceptional in both areas, effortlessly excelling in athletics and academics in his four years as a Lobo.
A native of Odessa, Texas, Case came to New Mexico in 1990 shortly after quarterbacking his high school team to an undefeated, 16–0 season and the Texas 5A football title. At New Mexico, Case was a four year starter for the Lobos and was the only player besides Colt McCoy in DI-A history to post 8,000 career passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards. In the course of his college career he scored 98 touchdowns, fourth in DI-A history. Case’s total offense in 1994 is also ranked third in the NCAA record books at 304.1 yards.
Stoney Case goes down as one of the most decorated football players in UNM history, earning many accolades in his four years. As a sophomore, Case threw for 2,289 yards and scored 18 touchdowns which earned him the 1991 Clyde Hill Award for most improved player. In his junior and senior seasons he was a two-time Bill Brannin MVP, Blue-Gray All Star Game MVP, the WAC Player of the Week in 1994 vs BYU, WAC Offensive Player of the Year, a WAC All-Conference 1st Team selection, Albuquerque/New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame Male Athlete of the Year Award winner, Joe Kearney Award for the top WAC male athlete, and the Reese Hill Award winner for top offensive player. This is not the first time Case has been recognized by the UNM Athletic Hall of Honor, in 1994 he earned the Male Athlete of the Year award.
In addition to his many successes on the football field, Stoney Case was a dedicated student at UNM, earning substantial recognition for his academic achievements. Case was a two-time Academic All-Conference selection, a National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete, a Hitachi CFA Scholar Athlete, a recipient of the Stan Bates Award for WAC top scholar athletes, a member of Who’s Who College Students, and even earned the Alumni Association Citizenship Award. Stoney Case was a true embodiment of what a student-athlete should look like.
After graduating from the University of New Mexico in 1994, Stoney Case took his talents to the professional stage. In 1995 he was a third round pick in the NFL Draft and subsequently played quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals from 1995 to 1998. He was signed as a free agent by both the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens in 1999, and later went to the Detroit Lions as an unrestricted free agent in 2000. Appearing in five games for the Lions, Case was the primary backup to quarterback Charlie Batch. After undergoing major shoulder surgery, Case moved to the Arena Football League where he spent the remainder of his career with the Tampa Bay Storm (2004-2007).
To many longtime Lobo fans, Case remains one of the best quarterbacks the Lobos have ever had. We are proud to welcome him to the UNM Athletic Hall of Honor.