1. New Mexico is doing fine through controversy
One of the bigger headlines of the week came from the New Mexico football program. Head coach Bob Davie is now involved with a scandal regarding a player abuse investigation. However, his team still fought very hard and hung tough for three quarters.
If not for the injury to Lamar Jordan, this game might have garnered a very different result. It took Boise State until early in the fourth quarter to finally seal the two possession victory. There were some very encouraging signs for the Lobos.
Holding a dynamic ground attack like Boise State’s to less than 5.0 yards per carry is a major accomplishment. And, the leading rusher for the Broncos outside of Montell Cozart came from starting running back Ryan Wolpin who was held under 50 yards.
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New Mexico won their first division title since 1997 last year. The program finally started trending in the right direction and this investigation is a worrying sign. However, knowing that they’re still holding strong, as a team, right now gives hope to Lobo fans that a division title and bowl appearance and bowl game are still in sight in 2017.