Matt Barnard Class: Graduated Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz. High School: Desert Vista HS Last College: Mesa CC Height / Weight: 6-1 / 220 Position: Punter Birthdate: 03/26/1986 Experience: HS

NEW MEXICO: Third-year punter who transferred to UNM in January of 2006 after two years at Mesa (Ariz.) Community College in January of 2006...will continue to battle for the starting job during training camp...capped the spring by averaging 45.7 yards on 6 punts, with 3 inside the 20, in the Cherry-Silver Game (no live rush).

MESA CC: Second team All-America punter in 2005, averaging 43.2 yards...a two-time pick for all-conference honors...played for head coach Dan Dunn.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 graduate of Desert Vista HS in Phoenix...lettered in football and track...special teams player of the year as a senior...played for head coach Dan Hinz.

PERSONAL: Born March 26, 1986, in Mesa...age is 22...full name is Matthew James Barnard...son of Jim and Donna...Business Administration major.