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My farewell announcement -- Albuquerque's been great
It seemed this last year of New Mexico basketball came and ended faster than Anthony Teague wore a Lobos uniform. It started with hope, crashed with disappointment, regrouped with optimism and happily welcomed a new coach, Steve Alford. But unlike Teague's famous eight-minute career with UNM, my year covering the Lobos left me much more fulfilled. Writing about one of the most eventful seasons in Lobos history -- even the offseason was full of octane, with Alford signing or recruiting 179 players in 32 days -- kept me excited for the next challenge. All the way, you read along with me.
So thanks for your interest this past year as I embark on something new, a move to Orlando, Fla., my home town, to work for The Orlando Sentinel. What's the cliche, you can't enjoy the end result unless you embrace the journey? That comes to mind when I reflect on my three years in Albuquerque, a stint that started with a 1,700-mile drive cross country in a yellow Ford truck. Albuquerque will always be a major chapter in my journey.
My last day is Aug. 10, so I have a little less than a month to report on Lobos hoops and beyond. So I'll try to break that O.J.-Mayo-transferring-to-New-Mexico story before I go (just kidding).
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Posted by: Thomas Freehand | July 16, 2007 04:43 PM
What beat will you be covering?
Posted by: loborick | July 16, 2007 05:13 PM
Thanks, Jeremy! I'm looking forward to some news of some major commitments before you leave!
Posted by: Zach Nielsen | July 16, 2007 06:56 PM
J -
You'll be missed! I hope you have a great time back in sweaty FL, the land of the gators and greasy salesmen. At least you'll be able to write about a guy who has a similar haircut as Alford's!
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Posted by: Lobo_pro | July 16, 2007 07:04 PM
Thanks for all the great articles Jeremy. I appreciate your positive outlook and enthusiasm that you brought to your job. Hopefully the Orlando Sentinel can get you to write a special piece on the Lobo's when they make it to the final 4. (I hope you're laughing with me).
And I echo Rick's sentiments - I hope you have one last big Recruiting story in ya'. Would be nice to see you go out on a high note!!
Posted by: J. Fowler | July 17, 2007 08:48 AM
Thomas,
I'll be a general assignment reporter, which means I'll probably cover a variety of things. I know I'm scheduled to do a lot of golf, so that will be fun. I'm just looking forward to writing, basically.
Posted by: Milo Chavez | July 17, 2007 11:22 AM
Thanks for your insight on Lobo basketball. The Alford articles were great, don't forget us or better yet you can say I remember when the Lobos finished last in the MWC, lost the play in game and had trouble out recruiting Portland State.
Good luck!
Posted by: LIDOakaLJT | July 17, 2007 11:46 AM
So who's taking over your gig at the Trib???
Best of luck in Orlando; you did a great job while you were here!!!
GO LOBOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: j. fowler | July 17, 2007 12:57 PM
LIDO,
Sorry, but I can't really comment on that because nothing is official. You'll know soon enough.
Posted by: William Lord Jr | July 18, 2007 10:46 AM
Jeremy, what will we do for unbiased, accurate Lobo basketball news without you, good luck.
Posted by: LasCrucesLobo | July 19, 2007 07:51 PM
Has Babb officially withdrawn his commitment to the Lobos? He has been removed form the recruiting sites.
Posted by: J. Fowler | July 20, 2007 07:43 AM
LasCrucesLobo,
From what I've heard, Babb is evaluating other offers because he really didn't have much else when he verballed to UNM. Now he does because of a strong summer showing on the AAU circuit. The Lobos didn't push him out, sources say, but if they can land a guard like Phillip McDonald, which is looking more and more promising, then Babb would have probably had to play behind McDonald in the future. And that's no fun.
Posted by: J | July 21, 2007 01:47 PM
I worked at the Sentinel years ago Jerry. Tell Lynn Hoppes I said whats up
Posted by: Justin | July 23, 2007 12:57 PM
I'm sure the Trib will have a hard time filling the spot at your insanely clean desk. For sure, they'll never find such a prolific collar popper.
Take care in Florida, and keep in touch.
Posted by: L C | July 27, 2007 12:25 PM
Good luck to ya. Hopefully the person replacing you will do a better job of reporting sports news, not trying to create it by targeting innocent teenage athletes and undeserving members of the athletic communitee. Made up stories about short shorts in volleyball and drama filled exagerations to sell a paper are a thing of the past.
Posted by: LasCrucesLobo | August 8, 2007 09:21 AM
I understand tomorrow is your last day. Best wishes and I hope we get someone as good as you to take your place.
Will you still have this bolg? Can/Will you report anything you hear about the Lobos now that you'll be in Florida?
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Posted by: RedPitSea | July 16, 2007 03:48 PM