2011 New Mexico Lobos football team
American college football season
The 2011 New Mexico Lobos football team represented the University of New Mexico in the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season . The Lobos were led by third-year head coach Mike Locksley for the first four games and by interim head coach George Barlow for the remainder of the season. They played their home games at University Stadium and are members of the Mountain West Conference . They finished the season 1–11, 1–6 in Mountain West play to finish in a three way tie for sixth place.
Recruiting
College recruiting information
Name
Hometown
High school / college
Height
Weight
40‡
Commit date
Daniel Adams WR
Hyattsville, Maryland
Northwestern Senior H.S.
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
200 lb (91 kg)
–
Nov 28, 2010
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 75
Destry Berry CB
Orchard Park, New York
Erie C.C.
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
4.4
Dec 5, 2010
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: –
Zach Boerboom TE
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Central H.S.
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
235 lb (107 kg)
–
Feb 2, 2014
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 45
Harvello Buie LB
Seffner, Florida
Armwood H.S.
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
195 lb (88 kg)
–
Feb 1, 2011
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 45
Korain Chambers OL
Yuma, Arizona
Western Arizona C.C.
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
330 lb (150 kg)
4.4
Dec 12, 2010
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: –
Zach Dancel ATH
Olney, Maryland
Our Lady of Good Counsel H.S.
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
192 lb (87 kg)
4.6
Jan 18, 2011
Star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 66
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout : – Rivals : – ESPN : –
Note : In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.
Sources:
Schedule
[ 1]
Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance September 3 4:00 p.m. Colorado State The Mtn. L 10–1421,454[ 2]
September 10 5:00 p.m. at No. 14 Arkansas * ESPNU L 3–5252,606
September 17 1:30 p.m. Texas Tech * University Stadium Albuquerque, NM Versus L 13–5920,674
September 24 4:00 p.m. No. 20 (FCS ) Sam Houston State * University Stadium Albuquerque, NM L 45–48 OT 16,313
October 1 6:00 p.m. New Mexico State * The Mtn. L 28–4230,091
October 15 12:00 p.m. at Nevada * L 7–4915,369
October 22 12:00 p.m. at TCU The Mtn. L 0–6933,833
October 29 12:00 p.m. Air Force University Stadium Albuquerque, NM The Mtn. L 0–4216,691
November 5 6:00 p.m. at San Diego State The Mtn. L 7–3528,362[ 3]
November 12 8:00 p.m. UNLV University Stadium Albuquerque, NM The Mtn. W 21–1414,937
November 19 12:00 p.m. at Wyoming The Mtn. L 10–3114,959
December 3 4:00 p.m. at No. 9 Boise State The Mtn. L 0–4533,878
*Non-conference game HomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the game All times are in Mountain time
Coaching change
On September 25, 2011, Mike Locksley was relieved of his duties as head coach after an 0–4 start. Associate head coach and defensive coordinator George Barlow assumed the job on an interim basis for the remainder of the season.
On November 16, New Mexico announced the hiring of former Notre Dame head coach and ESPN analyst Bob Davie as their new head coach beginning in the 2012 season.[ 4]
Roster
(as of 9/7/2011) [ 5]
Quarterbacks
8 Tarean Austin – Sophomore
9 Ricardo Young – Freshman
10 Dustin Walton – Freshman
12 B.R. Holbrook – Junior
14 Kevin Chavez – Freshman
16 Detchauz Wray – Freshman
Wide receivers
2 Emmanuel McPhearson – Junior
5 Donnie Duncan – Freshman
7 Lamarr Thomas – Junior
9 Michael Scarlett – Senior
20 Deon Long – Freshman
80 Daniel Adams – Freshman
84 Ty Kirk – Junior
85 Quintell Solomon – Freshman
87 Jeric Magnant – Freshman
Offensive line
61 Calvin McDowney – Sophomore
62 Tomas Rodriguez – Sophomore
63 Dillon Farrell – Sophomore
64 J.V. Mason – Sophomore
65 Zach Boerboom – Freshman
66 LaMar Bratton – Freshman
67 Mat McBain – Sophomore
68 Korian Chambers – Junior
71 Darryl Johnson – Sophomore
74 Larry Mazyck – Freshman
75 Joe Washington – Senior
76 Dillon Romine – Freshman
77 Jamal Price – Freshman
78 Earl Johnson – Freshman
Running backs
4 Demarcus Rogers – Sophomore
13 James Wright – Senior
21 Kasey Carrier – Junior
22 Crusoe Gongbay – Freshman
25 Chase Clayton – Freshman
27 Nathan Struck – Freshman
-- Jhurell Pressley – Freshman
Fullbacks
37 Chris Biren – Junior
Tight ends
82 Michael Wilkinson – Freshman
86 David Georges – Freshman
89 Andrew Aho – Sophomore
97 Lucas Reed – Junior
Defensive line
44 Joseph Harris – Junior
48 Jaymar Latchison – Senior
49 Ugo Uzodinma – Junior
50 Rod Davis – Junior
57 Mark Hunter – Junior
60 Jake Carr – Junior
90 Jacori Greer – Sophomore
91 Brett Kennedy – Senior
92 Reggie Ellis – Junior
98 KevinJo Atkins – Sophomore
99 Fatu Ulale – Junior
Linebackers
18 Javarie Johnson – Freshman
24 Sean Willis – Freshman
37 Brian Hubbell - Freshman
38 Zach Daugherty – Freshman
39 Joe Stoner – Junior
41 Dallas Bollema – Sophomore
45 Tevin Newman – Freshman
46 Spencer Merritt – Junior
47 A.J. Johnson – Senior
58 Carmen Messina – Senior
Defensive backs
1 Zoey Williams – Freshman
3 Martize Barr – Freshman
6 Anthony Hooks – Senior
11 Zach Dancel – Freshman
15 Meiko Locksley – Freshman
16 Marcus Washington – Freshman
17 Freddy Young – Junior
19 Julian Lewis – Junior
23 Devonta Tabannah – Freshman
24 Destry Berry – Junior
26 Jamal Merritt – Freshman
27 Jamarr Lyles – Senior
28 Dylan Chavez – Freshman
29 DeShawn Mills – Junior
30 Matt Raymer – Junior
31 Dante Caro – Sophomore
32 Deshon Marman – Junior
33 Carmeiris Stewart – Sophomore
34 A.J. Butler – Junior
36 Brandon Branch – Freshman
47 Emmanuel Fatokun – Sophomore
Punters
35 Ben Skaer – Sophomore
83 Greg Rivera – Junior
Place kickers
12 James Aho – Senior
87 Zach Rogers – Freshman
95 Andre Archuleta – Freshman
96 Jason Allen – Sophomore
98 Justus Adams – Sophomore
Long Snappers
54 Evan Jacobsen – Junior
Ricardo Young, Emmanuel McPhearson, Mark Hunter and Carmeiris Stewart left the team after Mike Locksley was fired.
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