tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835899929137685677.post3355421347071364350..comments2023-08-05T09:34:24.969-07:00Comments on Cruces Sports: A look at Aggies' needsTeddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13386629624279917813noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835899929137685677.post-41992797827091830872009-12-13T05:03:36.069-08:002009-12-13T05:03:36.069-08:00I watched the Army/ Navy game noticed how the trip...I watched the Army/ Navy game noticed how the triple option is tough to defend and just chews up the clock.<br /><br />The service academys (especially Navy)are similiar to NMSU. <br />Their players are not very big yet, win enough games to go bowling every year as an independent.<br /><br />Would the triple option work in Las Cruces?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835899929137685677.post-17003892343587302832009-12-11T13:49:51.104-08:002009-12-11T13:49:51.104-08:00IC,
Mike Schultz was the OC that Illinois just dis...IC,<br />Mike Schultz was the OC that Illinois just dismised.<br /><br />I think he's a good one. <br />The Illinois offense averaged 35 points the last five games. <br />You also look at the success TCU had with and Gary Patterson (defensive minded head coach) and Mike Schultz. <br />Heck, TCU was the only team to beat Boise St. last year!!<br /><br />I also belive he had a multi year contract at Illinois and will still be drawing a paycheck so, $$ shouldn't be an issue.<br />I think he & coach Walker could be a dangerous combination!<br /><br />Teddy,<br />Don't forget about David Niaumatalolo. He was our starting DT during Mumme's first year...as a true freshman!!<br />He returned over the summer from his 2 yr Mormon mission in Ghana.<br />He did lose a lot of weight (down to 200Lbs) during his mission but, is up to 240 and will add more weight during the offseason.<br /><br />He was a stud back in 2006 and will be a stud for the next three years.<br /><br /> JefeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835899929137685677.post-71609416451155297962009-12-11T12:29:18.221-08:002009-12-11T12:29:18.221-08:00Teddy:
Who ended up red-shirting this season an...Teddy:<br /> Who ended up red-shirting this season and what is the availability for Nick Paden next season?<br /><br />NMSU '98Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835899929137685677.post-33579403553777213712009-12-11T12:21:02.565-08:002009-12-11T12:21:02.565-08:00Yeah, I noticed I had typed 15 as I hit publish, I...Yeah, I noticed I had typed 15 as I hit publish, I meant 12. I think 2-3 at the WR spot is realistic, but like you said they need to be hits. I still think the OC will play a big role in the teams success and in forming an identity. That said Illinois is going to dismiss their OC he was only there 1 year, but spent the previous decade at TCU maybe worth a look. I know DW is a California guy, but bringing in someone with ties to Texas couldn't hurt. <br />Do you have any insight into the possible coaching replacements?ICnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835899929137685677.post-62443694657050369722009-12-11T12:09:05.215-08:002009-12-11T12:09:05.215-08:00First and foremost, we need an offensive coordinat...First and foremost, we need an offensive coordinator with some big brass ones. We need someone who 1) can get the most out of the talent on the field, 2) is innovative in his approach, and 3) who will complement Walker's defensive bent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835899929137685677.post-49779124382172362009-12-11T10:54:18.836-08:002009-12-11T10:54:18.836-08:008:38
You bring up good questions and valid points...8:38<br /><br />You bring up good questions and valid points.<br /><br />From my understanding, the Aggies currently have 17 open scholarships. I do not believe that counts the three players you mentioned, although I need to clarify that.<br /><br />I do not think you'll see Coleman move back to WR. He was moved to DB because the staff wanted to disperse scholarship players evenly on that side of the ball. And you mentioned the number of receivers they already had on the roster.<br /><br />The question of receivers is a valid one as well. Still, having 10 receivers means nothing if they struggle to produce. I don't think NMSU will bring in five newcomers at the position, but three seems like a realistic number to me. But they'll need to hit on all three. As for movement here, it's something you could see. I really don't know to be perfectly honest.Teddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13386629624279917813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835899929137685677.post-42339503100577081812009-12-11T08:38:30.931-08:002009-12-11T08:38:30.931-08:00Teddy you said we have 17 scholarships available, ...Teddy you said we have 17 scholarships available, is that what's left after the signings we already have? Do Kaka, Williamson or Wallace have a shot at cracking the lineup or will the redshirt?<br /><br />Any chance D. Coleman switches back to WR? Or for that matter any position changes, a quick look at the roster on NMStatesports.com shows 10 wr's coming back yet that's still a key recruiting position I don't think we'd have 15+ on the roster, so who moves and where?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835899929137685677.post-69722599086550965602009-12-11T04:39:49.388-08:002009-12-11T04:39:49.388-08:00Let's not blame it all on passing game.
The of...Let's not blame it all on passing game.<br />The offensive play calling was a joke. <br />Obviously coach Walker saw it too and made the necessary changes.<br />We obviously need WR's & TE's that can catch. <br />A couple of JUCO's can take care of that.<br /><br />We were dead last (120th) in the nation for total offense.<br />If next year we are 80 to 60th in the nation, we can get those 5-6 wins!<br /><br />On the LB's, you forget Nick Paden. He was our leading tackler last year and Preseason All WAC before he got hurt.<br />He should be back in BIG way!<br /><br />I too miss Aggie FB!! <br />I'm counting the days to National signing day, waiting for Spring ball/ game, fall camp and then the season opener.<br /><br /> Aggietude<br />(Nice & 60 here in Las Cruces)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835899929137685677.post-58661922244583500942009-12-10T22:15:27.853-08:002009-12-10T22:15:27.853-08:00Great topic Teddy and I agree that it'll take ...Great topic Teddy and I agree that it'll take Walker a few years of continual improvement to get us there. I also agree with your observations on Mumme - his aloof attitude came across as arrogant and he did himself no favors with the local community. Walker may actually ingratiate himself well enough to buy himself the time he needs to turn it around.<br /><br />On the position needs, the only glaring gaps seem to be linebacker and receiver. So, if we can get a couple of each and maybe some help on the line too, we could be closer than we think.<br /><br />I'm with you...4 to 5 wins next year and we continue to make progress.chileronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835899929137685677.post-10253121896871828382009-12-10T20:03:48.850-08:002009-12-10T20:03:48.850-08:00Speaking honestly, coach Mumme was never embraced ...Speaking honestly, coach Mumme was never embraced by the local community. He didn't do himself any favors in this department, as he often alienated fans and administration and wasn't a public figure in Las Cruces. I think that hurt him as much, maybe even more, than his win-loss record.<br /><br />In a lot of ways, DeWayne has been the exact opposite of that and I think that counts for something.<br /><br />I will also say this about Hal: the Aggie job is a very tough one. And, looking back on it, I don't think he did as bad of a job as advertised here. He actually brought in some legitimate talent — particularly on the offensive side of the ball — and the team was competitive in many WAC games. Many were frustrated with the team's inconsistencies along with their uncanny ability to let winnable games slip away down the stretch. But they played an exciting brand of football and even pulled off the occasional upset — see at Nevada in 2008; vs. UTEP in '07 and at UTEP in '08. There were a few others mixed in there as well.<br /><br />The one thing I learned is this: you can be a good coach at NMSU — which I really believe Walker is — and it might not translate into wins. NMSU hasn't gone bowling in 50 years. Do you think that's because the school's had zero good head coaches here in that span? Highly unlikely.<br /><br />I think if given the proper time and adequate resources, Walker can take the team to a bowl game. But it will take time and patience. He took over a program that was limited to begin with and is in the process of completely rebuilding it from the ground floor. There was a change in system, and philosophy, and football culture during a very tough economic time and the athletics department at NMSU. I said at the beginning of the year — people were on here predicting six, seven, eight, nine wins — that it was unrealistic to expect that. I set the bar at four and said that was lofty, but attainable. Going into next year, I say four, maybe five. But I do think they have the right man in the driver's seat in Walker. He's solid.Teddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13386629624279917813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835899929137685677.post-68020182980463911362009-12-10T19:27:04.501-08:002009-12-10T19:27:04.501-08:00Teddy,
We all keep talking about how Walker will ...Teddy,<br /><br />We all keep talking about how Walker will need time to build this program into a winning one or close to it. Im wondering how much time he will get to do that. I mean Mumme brought in a new system as well and he brought in his own players but nothing. He got four seasons, now if Walker gets the same four seasons and we still havent had a winning season or five hundred season would he still stay? What do you think would be the different in him staying compared to Mumme?<br /><br />GSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835899929137685677.post-6174280160622906162009-12-10T19:11:06.994-08:002009-12-10T19:11:06.994-08:00Thanks Joe....
As for Trevor, for whatever reason...Thanks Joe....<br /><br />As for Trevor, for whatever reason, I think he'll stay here. I think he should at least stay and see who the new coordinator will be.<br /><br />Trevor has talent. People can say what they want about Hal Mumme, but the man knew quarterback talent. He was really excited two years ago when they signed Walls. I think the Aggies actually have a chip in Walls and I'd like to see him stick around and get a shot.Teddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13386629624279917813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835899929137685677.post-37540593848807160062009-12-10T18:17:12.032-08:002009-12-10T18:17:12.032-08:00Teddy,
With Rosenbach gone do you think Trevor Wa...Teddy,<br /><br />With Rosenbach gone do you think Trevor Walls will stay in Las Cruces? Your QB analysis seems count him out. I have to stay, after reading your comments and articles over the past year, you do know your football. <br /><br />Joe<br />(Well Below Freezing here in Ohio)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835899929137685677.post-41406844249779381632009-12-10T18:10:42.591-08:002009-12-10T18:10:42.591-08:00Don't forget the most important "recruit&...Don't forget the most important "recruit" of the offseason. Offensive coordinator. I would imagine that who he wants/gets will shape a lot of the signing class on the offensive side of the ball.Samhttp://bleedcrimson.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835899929137685677.post-34710216040490667092009-12-10T16:42:05.474-08:002009-12-10T16:42:05.474-08:00Over time, I think the Aggies can recruit enough q...Over time, I think the Aggies can recruit enough quality players to move in the direction of a winning program. But I think it will take years of quality recruiting and building from the ground-up.<br /><br />There is no quick-fix here. Walker needs at least three or four years of recruiting classes here before this team begins reaping the benefits. That's just my opinion.Teddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13386629624279917813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835899929137685677.post-56259697064313631252009-12-10T16:30:58.795-08:002009-12-10T16:30:58.795-08:00We need an "identity" before we move too...We need an "identity" before we move too far forward. Are we going to be a running team, a passing team, what? Being a balanced team is the ideal situation, but can we recruit enough quality players to step in and help us in that direction? What do you think?<br />I'm hoping we can get this program going in a big way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com