Well I guess you better look up the four guys that are not playing this year.

Justin Hawkins 6'5 wing player who transfered from UTAH 3 star on rivals out of high school. Starter for Utah last year.
Martin Iti 7'0 Center who transfered from UNC-Charlotte who was a four-star on rivals, and was also starting their.
Fred Peete 6'4 PG/SG who transfered from Kansas State was a 3star, and avg 13 points a game playing in the big 12.
Trei Stewart 6'7 SF who transfered from N. Colorodo
Hatila Passos 6'10 JC transfer who is the 31st best JC guy according to some site on rivals.

Now you add all this talent with

Ingram PG 6'0, Nelson PF 6'9, Fisher 6'6 F, Ford 6'8 PF, Supo 6'8 F, davis 5'10 G, Knauber 6'3 G. Now that is 12 deep bench. All 12 could be starting at any school in the WAC. Now if you can't see that is talent, then go to the eye doctor, and get some glasses. The team is going to compete for the WAC title in basketball. They will be like 10 times better next year then what they are this year.

Who cares how many people you got in the bench? justbecause kids are getting recruited doesnt mean they'll contribute to the team
We had a freakin pro euro players play like chumps and some JUCO transfers from beyond the yonder who came out and became Hawaiis all time leaders. I think you are buying into the buzz a little too much. NMSU athletic director must be so desperate to be lying to his fans rofl

if they are gonna be 10 times better does that mean there will now be 10 fans coming to the games?

i think nmsu and utah st. will be forces in football and mens basketball starting 2 months ago. they are already players in bball and next year they will compete better in football.

idaho (and san jose) has plenty of potential and will improve. right now san jose and idaho are at the bottom of the conference. if they can improve along with utah st. and nmsu, look out!

strangerocknrollers Wrote:if they are gonna be 10 times better does that mean there will now be 10 fans coming to the games?

NMSU is averaging over 6500 in attendance...and will probably blow right by Hawaii...possibly this year, but by next year, for sure. And while I'm not ready to concede the conference to them just yet, Theus is amassing a ton of talent. Their progress was impressive even before their 3-1 conference start, and at this point, I wouldn't be surprised at all if they finish ahead of Hawaii...this year.

clpack Wrote:

strangerocknrollers Wrote:if they are gonna be 10 times better does that mean there will now be 10 fans coming to the games?

If there's one sure way of making a fool of one's self, it's to rant and rave about other people not having a clue, while demonstrating a noticeable lack thereof.

NMSU is averaging over 6500 in attendance...and will probably blow right by Hawaii...possibly this year, but by next year, for sure. And while I'm not ready to concede the conference to them just yet, Theus is amassing a ton of talent. Their progress was impressive even before their 3-1 conference start, and at this point, I wouldn't be surprised at all if they finish ahead of Hawaii...this year.

The Southern Aggies sound like that are going to be scary good next year..... Good thing the Broncos beat them this year..... I expect thte whole WAC to elevate next year....

Nevada needs some competition....

broncobob Wrote:

clpack Wrote:

strangerocknrollers Wrote:if they are gonna be 10 times better does that mean there will now be 10 fans coming to the games?

If there's one sure way of making a fool of one's self, it's to rant and rave about other people not having a clue, while demonstrating a noticeable lack thereof.

NMSU is averaging over 6500 in attendance...and will probably blow right by Hawaii...possibly this year, but by next year, for sure. And while I'm not ready to concede the conference to them just yet, Theus is amassing a ton of talent. Their progress was impressive even before their 3-1 conference start, and at this point, I wouldn't be surprised at all if they finish ahead of Hawaii...this year.

The Southern Aggies sound like that are going to be scary good next year..... Good thing the Broncos beat them this year..... I expect thte whole WAC to elevate next year....

Nevada needs some competition....

I would like to think NMSU is a contender (at 3-1 in the WAC) this year, however the reality is NMSU is still a year away from making some real noise in the WAC. This year I will be content if the Aggies can finish in the middle of the conference. The next 5 games will be big. NMSU has to play at La. Tech then have a home-n-home with Nevada and Utah State (In my mind the two best teams in the WAC).

Although there is a lot of hype for NMSU next year, I think it is well warranted. Right now NMSU has the best practice squad in the conference. Of the four transfers (Peete, Hawkins, Steward, and Iti) sitting out, three of them (Peete, Hawkins, and Iti) were starters at there previous programs (Kansas State, Utah, and UNC Charlotte). And, the fourth (Steward) would have been if not for injury (Northern Colorado).

Next year, of the four returning starters (Ingram, Knauber, Fisher, and Nelson) only two of them (Ingram and Nelson) will probably stay starters.

Next year, I foresee this lineup;

Starter/Back Up
Elijah Ingram 6'0" 190 Sr./ Shawn Davis 5'11" 180 Sr.
Fred Peete 6'4" 200 Jr./Ted Knauber 6'3" 175 Sr.
Justin Hawkins 6'5" 220 Jr./ David Fisher 6'6" 220 Sr./Shon Caston 6'5" 200 Jr.
Tyrone Nelson 6'9" 210 Jr./Trei Steward 6'7" 245 Jr./Kevin Ford 6'8" 220 So.
Martin Iti 7'0" 240 Jr./Hatila Passos 6'10" 240 Jr./Supo Jegede 6'8" 220 Sr.

If you think NMSU pushes the tempo right now, wait until next year when the Aggies go 2-3 deep at each position (with size and athleticism).

GO NEW MAGS!!!

That is my starting lineup too. That is huge. 4 of the 5 will be 6'4" or taller.

Size and athleticism. Lets just hope Las Cruces supports the team or we will see Reggie leave after next year. We better average 8,000 at least next year.