Here's the last story I wrote wrapping up spring football.
For some reason, a box I did on depth chart changes didn't get posted on our Web site, so here it is for you loyal Web readers:
DEPTH CHART SHUFFLE
Although coaches said several major positions won't be settled until the fall, here's a look at some of the promotions or position changes guys earned coming out of spring football:
Patrick Hodges, starting right guard; Glover Quinn, starting right cornerback; Tyler Donaldson, starting nose tackle; and Quincy Black and Major Mosley, starters at the Lobo position.
The last practice was a bit of a dud, with a lot of guys pretty distracted. Coach Rocky Long said that's why you always make the spring game your last workout, but he said the guys didn't pretty for two of the three practices afterward. He said he was happy with the effort and energy throughout the spring.
This is a natural time to make predictions about next year's team, but I have no idea how they'll fare. I want to see the team workout in fall camp to get a better sense of how so much raw potential has been refined during the summer. I'm also pretty gun-shy after the Lobos' recent performances. Two years ago, I thought they would struggle and they still made it to a bowl game. Last year, I thought they should have won the conference title and they struggled to 6-5.
What do you think? Now that spring ball is over, how do you think the Lobos will fare next season?

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