KRQE News 13 - College Sports

Alford buyout to net UNM $625K

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:13:15 GMT

The University of New Mexico says it has reached an agreement in principal with former men's basketball coach Steve Alford over his buyout. Alford said in April he was willing to pay a $200,000 buyout for leaving the Albuquerque school to take a job at UCLA, but he wouldn't pay the $1 million payment that New Mexico wanted. The dispute stemmed from the timing of his announcement and a term sheet he had signed just weeks before agreeing to a new 10-year contract with New Mexico that included a

Neal contract has big golden parachute

Alex Goldsmith — Thu, 09 May 2013 04:39:37 GMT

Newly hired Lobo basketball coach Craig Neal would be in line for as much as a $1.3 million buyout if UNM fires him for losing on the court. UNM President Bob Frank defended the decision as necessary to get their guy.

Alford, UNM still disagree on buyout

Alex Goldsmith — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:50:48 GMT

UNM's deadline for Steve Alford to pay a buyout the school says is $1 million came and went without payment. Instead, Alford still says he owes the school the buyout under his old deal, $200,000.

Lobos Win 10th Straight, sweep UNLV

Lawrence Gilligan — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:25:31 GMT

The 24th ranked Lobos baseball team won their 10th straight game, sweeping UNLV 14-13 in 10 innings Sunday afternoon.

Lobos shut out Rebels 9-0 on Friday

Lawrence Gilligan — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:01:36 GMT

The Lobos baseball team cruises to a 4-game lead in the MW Standings after a 9-0 win over 2nd place UNLV.

Lobos MBB may play Marquette in 2013-14

Lawrence Gilligan — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:59:30 GMT

The Lobos Men's basketball team is already booked to play in the Charleston Classic on Nov.21-24th, however first year Head Coach Craig Neal is close to signing a deal to play the Marquette Golden Eagles.

Davie says Lobos defense must improve

Lawrence Gilligan — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:53:18 GMT

The Lobos football team wrapped up another spring football scrimmage with big question marks on the defensive side of the football.

Postgame dustup snags Coach Neal's wife

Crystal Gutierrez — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 20:45:52 GMT

The wife of new Lobo Basketball Coach Craig Neal is accused of behavior so unruly at her son's high school basketball games it could lead to felony charges.

UNM sweeps Fresno State thanks to error

Lawrence Gilligan — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:30:24 GMT

The Lobos baseball team swept the Fresno State Bulldogs thanks to a 'dawgs throwing error in the bottom of the 9th inning.

Neal Tweets he's a "Lobo"

Lawrence Gilligan — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 02:29:26 GMT

As the Lobos promoted Associate Head Coach Craig Neal to Head Coach less than two weeks ago, the questions started to swirl around whether or not his son Cullen will play for Dad.

UNM hires Portnoy as voice of the Lobos

Lawrence Gilligan — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 02:28:32 GMT

The UNM Athletic department has announced that Lobos baseball play-by-play man Robert Portnoy is the new "voice of the Lobos."

Lobos release 2013 football schedule

Lawrence Gilligan — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:36:06 GMT

The Lobos football team has released the 2013 schedule including a Friday night game against Air Force that will be televised on ESPNU.

Former Charger Bregman to join Team USA

Lawrence Gilligan — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:25:21 GMT

Former Albuquerque Academy star short stop Alex Bregman has been invited to play for team USA in their summer tour this summer.

Lobo guard Snell to enter NBA draft

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:41:45 GMT

New Mexico guard Tony Snell will forgo his senior season to enter the NBA draft.

Lobos Birmingham picks up win 1,000!

Lawrence Gilligan — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 02:25:10 GMT

Lobos baseball Head Coach Ray Birmingham picks up career win 1,000 as New Mexico pounds Air Force 19-5.

Neal on new role as Lobo leader

Lawrence Gilligan — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:31:15 GMT

On Wednesday afternoon, the Lobos named their 20th Head Coach at the Pit: Craig Neal.

Tears flow as Neal takes Lobo hoop helm

Van Tate — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:52:43 GMT

An emotional Craig Neal called Wednesday one of the happiest days of his life outside the birth of his two sons.

Alford's gone, but buyout tab unsettled

Alex Goldsmith — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:58:34 GMT

When Steve Alford bolted to UCLA last weekend, he left behind a bit of unfinished business: How much does he owe the University of New Mexico for bailing on his contract to coach the men's basketball team?

UNM Coach Neal - First news conference

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:55:40 GMT

The University of New Mexico Wednesday introduced Craig Neal as the 20th head coach of the men’s basketball team.

Neal takes over Lobo men's basketball

Van Tate — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:47:23 GMT

Craig Neal can now take the interim tag off of his name. Neal has been hired as new men's basketball coach at the University of New Mexico.

Coach Alford debuting at UCLA

Elizabeth Alvarez — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:38:22 GMT

Former Lobo's basketball Head Coach Steve Alford is to be officially introduced as UCLA's new head coach Tuesday.

Council to honor Lobo basketball team

Jessica Garate — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:05:50 GMT

A proclamation honoring the UNM men's basketball team is on Monday night’s city council agenda.

Neal important to keeping team together

Lawrence Gilligan — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:50:09 GMT

As former Lobos head coach Steve Alford departs, the question now is what players will stay or leave the University of New Mexico.

Lobo Coach Alford jumps to UCLA

Bill Diven — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:11:57 GMT

Lobo basketball Head Coach Steve Alford, who just signed a new 10-year deal with the University of New Mexico, is instead headed for the University of California at Los Angeles.

NCAA Cinderella team has NM connection

Amanda Goodman — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:54:34 GMT

The Lobos and Aggies were one and done in the NCAA Tournament last week. But it turns out the Cinderella team still alive in this year's tourney has a big time New Mexico connection.

Lobos take 1st place after win vs SDSU

Lawrence Gilligan — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 04:22:08 GMT

The Lobo baseball team beats SDSU 14-3, take sole possession of first place in the Mountain West Conference.

Lobo link reported in UCLA coach firing

Elizabeth Alvarez — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:51:00 GMT

The news of UCLA's former head basketball coach Ben Howland who was fired this weekend is making headlines all over the country.

Alford: Gatorade NM Player of the Year

Lawrence Gilligan — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 02:43:49 GMT

Former La Cueva guard Bryce Alford not only won a state championship during his time as a bear, he can now add Gatorade New Mexico player of the year honors to his resume.

Lobo fans mad about March Madness end

Lys�e Mitri — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:39:27 GMT

The national media is calling it the biggest upset in the NCAA tournament so far. Lobo fans call it just plain depressing.