Initial Postgame Thoughts Following New Mexico's Close Loss to BYU

I understand that a few fans will be leaving LES scratching their heads and wondering, "What is going on with our offense?" It’s a good question, but let's collectively see the big picture.

Rocky Long’s Lobos did a great job of neutralizing our team's offensive firepower by runnning the ball and controlling the clock. UNM controlled the clock in the first three quarters, which kept the game tight until—in what I think was the worst call ever—Long went for the touchdown instead of the field goal with 7:09 left in the game.

New Mexico was down, 14-3, and would have needed two scores to win even if it scored a touchdown and the two-point conversion. Trying to score instead of kicking the field goal halted the Lobos' drive and killed their spirit, allowing the Cougars to drive down the field for their final touchdown.

Despite that call, Long had his team well prepared, and it executed its game play exactly the way it had to in order to give it a chance to win the game.

AP photo Douglas C. Pizac

Questions to be answered in the post game wrap-up

Why was the UNM running attack so effective against the BYU front?

How was the Lobo defense able to hold the BYU offense in check?

What were the key plays in the game?

Adjustments that need to be made during this short week of practice?

Are we going to see the offense from the first four games or the past two games come Thursday?