Type of Offense: Pro-Style I. This offense is a run oriented offense that uses run plays and play action to get defenders out of position for passes in the 15-25 yard range. The tight end and fullback are more involved in the offense as the fullback is a blocker and the tight end is 70/30 blocking versus running routes. Most known for the isolation running plays in the middle, the offense has evolved to a more off tackle and “counter trey” running offense. This is more of the style of professional ranks allowing for a QB with a strong arm to thrive.
Type of Defense: 4-3. Fast OLBs with the WLB being stronger in pass coverage and the SLB being stouter versus the run. MLB is balanced and expected to make most of the tackles, especially versus the run game. A lot of Cover 2 with the MLB expected to get deep (15 yards) on a pass play. Corners on an island playing the edges with help over top. Gap responsibilities on the run game with DL and LB filling gaps and DE normally containing on the edge.
• Run/Pass %: 55/45
• Run/Pass Attempts: 440/365
• Points Per Game: 15.8
• Points Allowed Per Game: 44.3
Key Returning Players:
• Stump Godfrey, QB: Leading returning quarterback with 553 yards passing and 5 TDs to go along with 287 yards rushing and 4 TDs in 2010. Must be able to take control of the quarterback position and has some respectable passing numbers in 2011 for any chance at success.
• Carmen Messina, LB: Leading tackler in 2010 with 115 to go along with 6 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, and 2 forced fumbles. He was a bright spot on a defense that just got plowed through in 2010. He could have even more gaudy stats in 2011 as the defense will not be much better.
Key Incoming Freshmen:
• Daniel Adams, WR: This 3 star wide receiver out of Maryland is 6-3 200 pounds and could come in and steal playing time immediately. Look for him to emerge as a reliable and explosive target as the season progresses.
• Korian Chambers, OL: This 3 star offensive lineman come via the juco circuit and will be expected to challenge for a starting job this fall. He has the NFL ready size being 6-6 and 330 pounds. If he can show quickness and good balance while blocking, New Mexico may end up with a steal in Chambers.
Overall Assessment:
1-11 with a -28.5 average score in 2010 is about as bottom of the barrel as you can get. The good news for New Mexico is that they can only go up from what was a disastrous season in 2010. While the culture of winning won’t just immediately show up, look for the Lobos to at least a little more competitive in 2011. The 2011 schedule has 7 teams that made bowls in 2010 so the chance of more than 3 or so wins is very remote. Overall, any improvement on a season that had some experts saying they were the worst team in college football would be welcome and expected in the upcoming season.
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