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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Football practice is a grind. Football practice under the auspicies of Fall Camp is a bigger grind. So Thursday provided a little bit of welcome relief for the 2016 Lobo football team, as for about an hour, they had a chance to meet some fellow students, make a few fans, and teach the game they love. In partnership with UNM Greek Life, the Lobo football team sponsored a free Greek Life Clinic for nearly 200 members of various UNM sororities.
Set up and administered identically to UNM’s highly fun and successful Women’s Clinics, Coach Davie spoke to the participants before introducing the 2016 captains and leadership council. After that, and the requisite group photo of about 300+ college students, it was time to leave the giant shade tree inside University Stadium, and hit the South Practice Fields for the clinic.
Both practice fields were set up identically with six stations, showcasing various drills that the team goes through during camp, from the ladder drill, to high-stepping over stationary bags, to hustling around hoops and throwing and receiving. All involved had a great time, smiling for the various media cameras on hand, and documenting things on social media.
At the end, with ice cold water and Gatorade provided by the athletic department, Coach Davie judged a short dance contest, which was easily won by the sororities. Coach Davie, who joined in teaching a drill or two, bouncing from one field to the other, brought everyone together for some parting words. “You only have a short time here at UNM,” he said, addressing both his own team and the sororities. “Do everything you can to make a positive impact at UNM.”
Fitting words indeed.Reminder that Fan Photo Day will take place on Saturday, with doors to University Stadium opening at 10:15. More information is available here. THe season opener is exactly two weeks away, and the first 5,000 fans get their very own UNM Spirit Bands.
2016 Lobo Football Season Tickets are still available starting at $96. Fans can also take advantage of the 2016 Lobo Football Family Pack. Lobo families of four can attend all six home games at Branch Field at University Stadium for just $125 (a $125 savings off the regular family plan season ticket price). The Lobo Football Family Pack includes two adult and two youth (2-18 years old) season tickets in the North End Zone general admission area (Cherry Level) of University Stadium. The Lobo Football Family Pack offers fans the opportunity to attend Football games for roughly $5.21 per person per game, an affordable price point for any football fan.
Taking advantage of this amazing deal is as simple as eating at Sadie’s of New Mexico, ordering a pizza from Domino’s or doing your weekly grocery shopping at Albertsons. When Lobo fans spend $25 at any Sadie’s of New Mexico restaurant, $15 with Domino’s or $50 at an Albertsons location, purchasers will receive a receipt that can be redeemed for the Lobo Football Family Pack at the Lobo Ticket Office at WisePies Arena. All purchases from Albertsons, Domino’s Pizza or Sadie’s of New Mexico must be redeemed in-person by September 1 to qualify for the Lobo Football Family Pack.
Single game tickets go on sale online Friday exclusively at GoLobos.com (except for those in attendance at Fan Photo Day…tickets will be onsale in person at that time). Single game tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday morning at the WisePies Arena box office.