Curtis Pino

Curtis Pino

Player Profile

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Albuquerque, N.M.
High School:
St. Pius X HS
Height / Weight:
6-3 / 242
Position:
Tight End
Birthdate:
04/01/1984
Experience:
2L

NEW MEXICO:

Former walk-on who has lettered the past two years for his work on special teams and as a reserve tight end...was put on scholarship just before the 2004 season started, during the final week of preseason camp...rewarded the coaches' decision, emerging as an important contributor to the offense on gameday...has an outstanding work ethic and was a strong contributor on the scout team in his first two years...has made solid improvement in the weight room over the last few years...301 power clean and a 405 max in the squat...is also the No. 2 deep snapper, behind Jon O'Brien...two-time Academic All-MWC honoree who is a strong performer in the classroom as well.

2005 (JUNIOR): Appeared in five games, mostly in a special teams role.

2004 (SOPHOMORE): Did a fine job of run blocking in the first 11 game appearances of his career...tallied 16 knockdown blocks during the regular season, including a season-high 5 KDs in 34 plays at New Mexico State...teamed with The Hitmen to blow open some massive holes as the Lobos' piled up 321 yards on 62 rushing attempts (5.2 avg.) in Las Cruces.

HIGH SCHOOL:

A 2002 graduate of St. Pius X HS in Albuquerque...all-state tight end and defensive tackle...28 catches for 436 yards as a junior...32 tackles as a sophomore when St. Pius captured the 3A state title...played for coach San Juan Mendoza...also lettered in basketball and track...was a scholar-athlete award winner as well

PERSONAL:

Born April 1, 1984, in Albuquerque...age is 22...full name is Curtis Michael Pino...son of Tony and Julie...has a brother, Lyle...grandfather, Tom Lyle, played football at the University of Arkansas...enjoys playing golf...major is Biology.
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