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Geoff Grammer @geoffgrammer.bsky.social · 2d

Mountain West football standings through Nov. 1:

4-0 San Diego State (7-1)
4-1 Boise State (6-3)
3-2 Fresno State (6-3)
3-2 New Mexico (6-3)
3-2 Hawaii (6-3)
2-2 UNLV (6-2)
2-2 Utah State (4-4)
2-2 San Jose State (3-5)
2-3 Wyoming (4-5)
1-3 Colorado State (2-6)
1-4 Air Force (2-6)
0-4 Nevada (1-7)

Image showing the Mountain West football standings, sorted by conference record, through games played Nov. 1, 2025.

Lobo basketball: How quickly fans forget preseason struggles of past years

Geoff Grammer @geoffgrammer.bsky.social · 2d

Lobo hoops notebook: How quickly fans forget preseason struggles of past years ... Players, coaches give their reactions to first game played in front of Pit crowd ... UNM's new kids-get-in-free promotion

New Lobo players, coaches ecstatic about fan turnout, even in lightly-attended exhibition win.

UNM Lobo coach Eric Olen and Antonio Chol after beating N. Arizona in an exhibition (10/30/25)

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Geoff Grammer @geoffgrammer.bsky.social · 4d

VIDEO: UNM Lobo coach Eric Olen and Antonio Chol after beating Northern Arizona in an exhibition (10/30/25) www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ziH...

UNM men's basketball: Chol, defense lead Lobos charge in exhibition win in the Pit

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Geoff Grammer @geoffgrammer.bsky.social · 4d

Gamer from the Pit. Chol and the defense were good.

That shooting thing, which I thought wouldn't be an issue, is an issue for the 2nd straight exhibition game. www.abqjournal.com/sports/artic...

Antonio Chol scored a game-high 20 points to go along with four rebounds, two blocks and a steal to lead the UNM Lobos to a 64-54 win over an out-matched

Mountain West adds men's soccer; UNM won't be reinstating its cut program

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Geoff Grammer @geoffgrammer.bsky.social · 4d

This was worse. They looked much better in the loss in Pullman than in the win vs. NAU.

Good shots, but lots of misses in Pullman. Average to bad shot selection tonight.

I think there was some Pit performance pressure on them tonight -- something past players have mentioned on occassion.

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Geoff Grammer @geoffgrammer.bsky.social · 5d

Mountain West adds men's soccer; UNM won't be reinstating its cut program www.abqjournal.com/sports/artic...

The Mountain West conference is adding to the league sponsorship of men's soccer as an NCAA-sanctioned sport in 2026-27. UNM will not be reinstating its cut program.

Geoff Grammer @geoffgrammer.bsky.social · 5d

Lobos offense will have a whole new look in first Pit game of season www.abqjournal.com/sports/artic...

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Geoff Grammer @geoffgrammer.bsky.social · 5d

Air Force doesn't recruit "properly" I guess. They have 3 ex-players starting for other DI teams right now that all left and one guy who stayed is now in the G-League (Ethan Taylor).

Also, Navy may be Patriot preseason favorite, but they're ranked lower than 11 of 12 MW teams. All relative.

Geoff Grammer @geoffgrammer.bsky.social · 7d

The Patriot League isn't close to the Mountain West in any metric.

Also, as the story I'm sure you read noted, this is all about the service academies not allowing transfers in, only transfers out in an era where college transfers are recruited more than HS players in mid and high major leagues.

Around the Mountain: College basketball's new era has left Air Force behind

Geoff Grammer @geoffgrammer.bsky.social · 7d

Around the Mountain: How college basketball's new era has left Air Force behind
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Plus, a look at Mountain West players on G-League training camp rosters

Joe Scott wasn’t surprised.

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Geoff Grammer @geoffgrammer.bsky.social · 7d

Most years the exhibitions are part of the season ticket package so they're full price. Not sure why last year's UTEP game wasn't.

Geoff Grammer @geoffgrammer.bsky.social · 7d

Will Klein = World Series hero

But he couldn't figure out the Albuquerque Isotopes this season. He had 8 appearances vs. the Topes, including six in Isotopes Park. He had 3 appearances while with Tacoma and 5 appearances while with OKC.

So, I made a little graphic.

Talking Grammer, Ep. 119: Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez

Geoff Grammer @geoffgrammer.bsky.social · 10d

In Episode 119 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I catch up with Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez at the 2025-26 men's basketball media day event in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Lobo basketball: As new season tickets go on sale, Olen loves buzz around Eck's football team

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Geoff Grammer @geoffgrammer.bsky.social · Sep 18

Lobo hoops notebook: As new season tickets go on sale, Olen loves buzz around Eck's football team ... season tickets, Olen the silent movies actor, is the Pit really an advantage? ... and other odds & ends

And while three games into a new football season has brought with it an unusually high dose of optimism and excitement for new coach Jason Eck's gridiron gang, as new

Lobos win at Oregon for Heather Dyche's 100th coaching victory

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Geoff Grammer @geoffgrammer.bsky.social · Aug 29

STORY: Lobos win at Oregon for Heather Dyche's 100th coaching victory www.abqjournal.com/sports/artic...

The UNM Lobos remain undefeated on the season after a road win at Big Ten foe Oregon on Thursday night.

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Geoff Grammer @geoffgrammer.bsky.social · Aug 29

So will you boo him? Or not give him the satisfaction?

UNM cross country teams embark on potentially historic season each ranked in Top 4 in country

Geoff Grammer @geoffgrammer.bsky.social · Aug 27

UNM cross country teams embark on potentially historic season each ranked in Top 4 in country www.abqjournal.com/sports/artic...

The Lobos cross country teams were each ranked in the Top 4 in the nation in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Preseason poll.

Talking Grammer, Ep. 115: UNLV Runnin' Rebels head coach Josh Pastner

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Geoff Grammer @geoffgrammer.bsky.social · Aug 19

🚨NEW PODCAST!🚨

Ep. 115 of the Talking Grammer podcast is a conversation with new UNLV hoops coach Josh Pastner.

We talk Year 1 expectations, Lute, Bramlett, Walton, and his challenge to Lobo fans in the Pit.

Listen wherever you download podcasts or watch here... www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvpu...

Talking Grammer, Ep. 114: Colorado State Rams head coach Ali Farokhmanesh

Geoff Grammer @geoffgrammer.bsky.social · Aug 11

🚨NEW EPISODE!🚨

Ep. 114 of the Talking Grammer podcast is a conversation with new Colorado State Rams hoops coach Ali Farokhmanesh — new gig, baggy shorts, big shots, coaching influences and will CSU and UNM keep playing?

Watch below, listen wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

What's up in 5:05? Episode 4 with UNM Lobo women's soccer coach Heather Dyche

Geoff Grammer @geoffgrammer.bsky.social · Aug 7

⏱️What's Up in 5:05?⏱️

Episode 4 is a quick check in with UNM Lobo women's soccer coach Heather Dyche.

Which Lobos should we watch for? How did UNM get picked 7th with two first place votes? And what's her non-soccer escape? www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUO7...

Talking Grammer, Ep. 113: Grand Canyon University basketball coach Bryce Drew #podcast

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Geoff Grammer @geoffgrammer.bsky.social · Jul 31

🚨NEW PODCAST!🚨

In Episode 113 of the Talking Grammer podcast, we catch up with Bryce Drew, head coach at Grand Canyon University, the newest member of the Mountain West.

Watch/listen at links below:

• YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtSC...
• Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0f5X...

That's the ticket: UNM hopes free admission (to some sports) builds community support

Geoff Grammer @geoffgrammer.bsky.social · Jul 30

To the person who parked next to me at Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho today, all I can say is I admire the dedication.

I took pictures instead of touching it because I didn't want to leave any ............ prints.

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Geoff Grammer @geoffgrammer.bsky.social · Jul 30

That's the ticket: UNM hopes free admission (to some sports) builds community support www.abqjournal.com/sports/artic...

On Tuesday, AD Fernando Lovo announced UNM will no longer sell tickets for the non-revenue generating sports of baseball, softball, women’s soccer and outdoor track & field.

Topes Notes: 13 home games in 13 days is a lot, but it's not the Isotopes record

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Geoff Grammer @geoffgrammer.bsky.social · Jul 29

13 home games in 13 days like the @ABQTopes are about to play are a lot, but it's not their record.

Some trips down memory lane, chile race standings, homestand highlights and lots of random odds & ends in this week's Topes Notes www.abqjournal.com/sports/artic...

Have no fear, the Isotopes are here. Like, for awhile.