One of the great traditions has been the designation of a walk-on, or former walk-on player as the “New Mexico Man” each week during the season. Started by former coach Bob Davie and continued by current head coach Danny Gonzales, the selected player leads the team onto the field with the New Mexico state flag before home games as well as in Las Cruces at the Rio Grande Rivalry game between the Lobos and New Mexico State. The player runs with the flag across the field to the north end zone, where he waves it for the home crowd.

The weekly player is selected based on dedication, work ethic, team spirit and unselfishness that exemplifies Lobo football and the state of New Mexico.

2012 New Mexico Men Honorees

Sept. 1 – Southern	Sept. 22 & 29 – New Mexico State & Boise State	Oct. 6 – Texas State
Oct. 27 – Fresno State	Nov. 10 – Wyoming	Nov. 17 – Nevada

2013 New Mexico Men Honorees

Aug. 31 – UTSA	Sept. 28 – UNLV	Oct. 5 – New Mexico State
Oct. 19 – Utah State	Nov. 8 – Air Force	Nov. 16 – Colorado State

2014 New Mexico Men Honorees

Aug. 30 – UTEP	Sept. 6 – Arizona State	Sept. 20- at New Mexico State
Sept. 26 – Fresno State	Oct. 10 – San Diego State	Nov. 8 – Boise State
Nov. 29 – Wyoming

2015 New Mexico Men Honorees

Sept. 5 – Mississippi Valley State	Sept. 12 – Tulsa	Sept. 26 – New Mexico St. & Nov. 21 – Colorado St.
Oct. 17 – Hawai’i	Nov. 7 – Utah State	Nov. 28 – Air Force