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Albuquerque Journal newspaper stories

51. ABQJOURNAL SPORTS: 15 minus 2 = Quandary for Alford

... the NCAA to get Danridge a medical redshirt, in which his scholarship won’t count against the program’s limit.     He might as well petition to get J.R. Giddens, Kenny Thomas and Charles Smith more eligibility.     In other words, that’s not going to happen.     There’s a chance Alford could convince ...
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52. ABQJOURNAL SPORTS: Giddens Running NBA's Gantlet

Thursday, June 05, 2008 Giddens Running NBA's Gantlet By Mark Smith Journal Staff Writer            MRI? Check.     Blood work? Check.     Interview process? Check.     Display of incredible athletic ability? Check, check!     Former University of New Mexico men’s basketball player J.R. Giddens ...
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53. ABQjournal speak: Sports Speak Up!

... , May 5, 2008 Sports Speak Up! By     sportsspeakup@abqjournal.com     * IT IS GREAT to see that the amazing transformation of former Lobo star JR Giddens continues. It is fantastic that he continues to hammer away to obtain his degree while juggling the demands of a now very likely NBA career. His attitude ...
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54. ABQjournal Sports: Ex-Lobo J.R. Giddens Not Only Is Hoping to Make It Big in the NBA, but Continues to Pursue His Degree at UNM

Sunday, May 4, 2008 Ex-Lobo J.R. Giddens Not Only Is Hoping to Make It Big in the NBA, but Continues to Pursue His Degree at UNM By Mark Smith Journal Staff Writer     For most college students, early May means one thing. Time to cram. For J.R. Giddens, it means two things.     Time to cram - and ...
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55. ABQjournal Sports: Giddens Wins MVP Honors

Friday, April 11, 2008 Giddens Wins MVP Honors By Mark Smith Journal Staff Writer     If clothes, indeed, make the man, the University of New Mexico men's basketball team definitely reached adulthood in the past year.     On Thursday night, the Lobos were at their GQ manliest at the Hyatt Regency, ...
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56. ABQjournal Sports: Giddens Dunking, Dancing

Saturday, April 5, 2008 Giddens Dunking, Dancing Journal Staff Reports     J.R. Giddens can throw down a mean slam dunk.     He does a mean Carlton Banks, too.     Giddens, who wrapped up his Lobo men's basketball career last month with a spectacular senior season, made the semifinals of Thursday night ...
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57. ABQjournal Sports: And Now Act II What Does UNM's Alford Have in Mind for Encore?

... jock-sniffers were thumbing their noses at Lobo basketball.     Alford did have a solid group returning, including the league's best player in J.R. Giddens. Still, Alford exceeded expectations in Year One. The Lobos went 24-9 and finished third in the Mountain West Conference at 11-5. They were 15-17 ...
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58. ABQJOURNAL : MEN'S BASKETBALL Complete Transcript of Q&A Interview with Lobo Coach Steve Alford

... jock-sniffers were thumbing their noses at Lobo basketball.     Alford did have a solid group returning, including the league's best player in J.R. Giddens, but he exceeded expectations in year one. The Lobos went 24-9 finished third in the Mountain West Conference at 11-5. They were 15-17 and 4 ...
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59. ABQjournal Sports: Giddens to Display His Dunking Talents

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 Giddens to Display His Dunking Talents By Mark Smith Journal Staff Writer     University of New Mexico senior J.R. Giddens was recognized twice nationally Monday, being named honorable mention All-America by The Associated Press and getting invited to participate in Thursday ...
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60. ABQjournal Sports: Giddens Signs With Same L.A. Agency as Granger

Sunday, March 30, 2008 Giddens Signs With Same L.A. Agency as Granger By Mark Smith Journal Staff Writer     It was a path that led Danny Granger to big-time NBA success. Now, J.R. Giddens hopes it does the same for him.     On Saturday, the former University of New Mexico men's basketball star said ...
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