Okay like to hear some theories on that huge line move and the total. I'm leaning towards New Mexico and the over as they have 17 starters back, Yes I know they lost both corners. And I know the game last year was low scoring. And I know they hadn't scored a point at half last week , but posting 580 yards of offense against Tech on the road isn't too shabby. So that total of 48 looks kind of low. Thoughts?
Byu/nm
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Yak, what are you referring to? OLY has BYU -2 current and line opened at -1??
Saw somewhere that Feist or one of those clowns has another GOY on NM but haven't confirmed it.
Saw somewhere that Feist or one of those clowns has another GOY on NM but haven't confirmed it.
Confirmed
Confirmed
Wayne Allen Root, College GOY is New Mexico +2 at home.......I gotta tell you Fellas, usually I do my own capping by I like this one and I like it a lot...........Opinions???
Confirmed
Wayne Allen Root, College GOY is New Mexico +2 at home.......I gotta tell you Fellas, usually I do my own capping by I like this one and I like it a lot...........Opinions???
some notes i have come across and jotted down on my blotter during the week.
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Nose guard quits team as Lobos gear for BYU
By Brad Moore
TRIBUNE REPORTER
The Lobos' defense has taken another blow this week after one of their primary defensive linemen - Guillermo Morrison - quit the team.
"He walked in (to UNM coach Rocky Long's office) and said he'd had enough, `I'm out of here,' and dropped his (playbook) off," Long said. "I don't know what his reasons are, but I'm sure it's a combination of things.
"I'm sure being second team bothers him, and I'm sure abiding by our rules bothers him."
Morrison, a senior nose guard, made his first career start last week against Texas Tech, but didn't make a tackle in 47 plays against the pass-oriented Red Raiders.
Long said Morrison was moved back to second team this week. Junior Kyle Coulter will be the starter Saturday against Brigham Young.
Morrison (6-foot-4, 295 pounds), who hails from Copperas Cove, Texas, had one tackle this season in two games. Last season, he played in all 14 games with 17 tackles and three tackles for losses.
The Lobos also lost starting outside linebacker Fola Fashola to a season-ending knee injury against Texas Tech. Fashola was the team leader in sacks (three), tackles for loss (four) and was second in tackles (11).
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BYU running back Marcus Whalen did not practice Wednesday and is not likely to play Saturday. He suffered a foot injury Aug. 28. . . . Tight end Justin Jory also suffered a sprained foot and will not play. . . . Quarterback John Beck, who suffered a concussion against USC, attended Wednesday's practice but did not participate.
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At BYU, Mendenhall has instituted the 3-3-5 defense, the same alignment New Mexico employs. Last season, the Lobos thoroughly baffled BYU to get the program's first win in Provo since 1971.
The 3-3-5 defense is rare in college football, but now other Mountain West teams will see it twice a season. BYU's offense has worked against it for several months.
"I don't think that Bronco has anything to do with the game. He doesn't play; he doesn't put on a uniform or a helmet," Long said. "Obviously, he's taken a scheme that has been successful at other places and incorporated it at BYU."
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Through two games, New Mexico has gained 1,140 yards. Running backs D.D. Cox and DonTrell Moore have combined to gain 411 yards.
"We have to go in there and shut down their run, because they have good backs and a huge line," said BYU linebacker Colby Bockwoldt.
New Mexico's five starting offensive linemen average 320 pounds. Redshirt freshman guard Robert Turner is the only new starter.
BYU's offensive line weighs in at 305 pounds. The Cougars start two freshmen and three veterans.
Both sides might try to get a peek at the signals the coaches send in from the sidelines. The Mendenhall factor could force Long and Crowton to change ways to send in each play.
"You can change your signals, which can screw up both the coaches and the players," Long said. "Or you can run a player in and out and he can screen the defense as he runs out. I would guess that both teams would be sending in runners.
"There's a huge advantage for the offense when you know the signals. We know their signals, and they know ours. Both offenses will have a very astute plan on how to attack the defense. If the defensive players play at a high level, it doesn't matter what you do."
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Lance Pendleton is expected to travel with the team to New Mexico. Pendleton, who is listed as a receiver, needed to complete course work to maintain his eligibility . . . Walk-on quarterback Jackson Brown has been added to the travel list, replacing the injured John Beck. Todd Mortensen is listed as the No. 2 quarterback. Pendleton also can play quarterback.
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http://newsnet.byu.edu/story.cfm/45460
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Nose guard quits team as Lobos gear for BYU
By Brad Moore
TRIBUNE REPORTER
The Lobos' defense has taken another blow this week after one of their primary defensive linemen - Guillermo Morrison - quit the team.
"He walked in (to UNM coach Rocky Long's office) and said he'd had enough, `I'm out of here,' and dropped his (playbook) off," Long said. "I don't know what his reasons are, but I'm sure it's a combination of things.
"I'm sure being second team bothers him, and I'm sure abiding by our rules bothers him."
Morrison, a senior nose guard, made his first career start last week against Texas Tech, but didn't make a tackle in 47 plays against the pass-oriented Red Raiders.
Long said Morrison was moved back to second team this week. Junior Kyle Coulter will be the starter Saturday against Brigham Young.
Morrison (6-foot-4, 295 pounds), who hails from Copperas Cove, Texas, had one tackle this season in two games. Last season, he played in all 14 games with 17 tackles and three tackles for losses.
The Lobos also lost starting outside linebacker Fola Fashola to a season-ending knee injury against Texas Tech. Fashola was the team leader in sacks (three), tackles for loss (four) and was second in tackles (11).
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BYU running back Marcus Whalen did not practice Wednesday and is not likely to play Saturday. He suffered a foot injury Aug. 28. . . . Tight end Justin Jory also suffered a sprained foot and will not play. . . . Quarterback John Beck, who suffered a concussion against USC, attended Wednesday's practice but did not participate.
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At BYU, Mendenhall has instituted the 3-3-5 defense, the same alignment New Mexico employs. Last season, the Lobos thoroughly baffled BYU to get the program's first win in Provo since 1971.
The 3-3-5 defense is rare in college football, but now other Mountain West teams will see it twice a season. BYU's offense has worked against it for several months.
"I don't think that Bronco has anything to do with the game. He doesn't play; he doesn't put on a uniform or a helmet," Long said. "Obviously, he's taken a scheme that has been successful at other places and incorporated it at BYU."
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Through two games, New Mexico has gained 1,140 yards. Running backs D.D. Cox and DonTrell Moore have combined to gain 411 yards.
"We have to go in there and shut down their run, because they have good backs and a huge line," said BYU linebacker Colby Bockwoldt.
New Mexico's five starting offensive linemen average 320 pounds. Redshirt freshman guard Robert Turner is the only new starter.
BYU's offensive line weighs in at 305 pounds. The Cougars start two freshmen and three veterans.
Both sides might try to get a peek at the signals the coaches send in from the sidelines. The Mendenhall factor could force Long and Crowton to change ways to send in each play.
"You can change your signals, which can screw up both the coaches and the players," Long said. "Or you can run a player in and out and he can screen the defense as he runs out. I would guess that both teams would be sending in runners.
"There's a huge advantage for the offense when you know the signals. We know their signals, and they know ours. Both offenses will have a very astute plan on how to attack the defense. If the defensive players play at a high level, it doesn't matter what you do."
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Lance Pendleton is expected to travel with the team to New Mexico. Pendleton, who is listed as a receiver, needed to complete course work to maintain his eligibility . . . Walk-on quarterback Jackson Brown has been added to the travel list, replacing the injured John Beck. Todd Mortensen is listed as the No. 2 quarterback. Pendleton also can play quarterback.
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http://newsnet.byu.edu/story.cfm/45460
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