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Albuquerque Journal newspaper stories

71. ABQjournal Sports: Overtime Thriller

... — the Lobos losing an 82-80 heartbreaker to Utah in overtime Thursday.     The outcome wasn’t determined until the final horn of overtime. UNM’s J.R. Giddens, who led a phenomenal Lobo comeback, floated to the basket and scooped a shot that bounced twice off the rim, but off.     “It felt good, I got ...
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72. ABQjournal Sports: UNM Will Have to Travel to Cal

... in the Mountain West Conference tournament. But they lost 82-80 to sixth-seeded Utah - the game, and the Lobos' NCAA hopes, ending when senior J.R. Giddens' soft scoop shot rolled off the rim at the final horn of overtime.     "Did you ever get punched in the stomach?" Giddens said about how the ...
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73. ABQjournal speak: Sports Speak Up!

... to the coach and team for a great season of outstanding accomplishments.     --BKB     * CONGRATULATIONS LOBOS, BUT get ahold of yourselves. JR Giddens is not rated in the top 100 of the 3 major NBA scouting services, in other words he will not be drafted. Also having attended the University of Wisconsin ...
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74. ABQJOURNAL NEWS: MEN'S BASKETBALL Utah Defeats Lobos 82-80 in Overtime

... Utah and was fouled with 5.6 seconds left. He sank one of two free throws, leaving the Lobos with time to tie it or even win it on a 3-pointer.     J.R. Giddens, who led New Mexico (24-8) with 28 points and 17 rebounds, darted right past the three-point line and put up a runner that rimmed out at the ...
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75. ABQjournal Sports: Working On Dance Steps

... Writer     LAS VEGAS, Nev. - This could come as a shock, considering their popularity in the Land of Enchantment. But neither Steve Alford nor J.R. Giddens were invited to participate on Monday's season debut of "Dancing With the Stars".     Like they care.     Alford, Giddens and the rest of the ...
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76. ABQjournal Sports: Pressure's On

...     ODDS: 7-5     NEW MEXICO: When you've got the league's best player, err, co-best player, it can be quite an advantage come this time of year.     J.R. Giddens has had a spectacular season and hopes to put on a big-time show. If he gets rolling - and the Lobos 3-point bombs don't turn into duds ...
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77. ABQjournal Sports: Giddens, Cummard Share Player of Year Pie

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Giddens, Cummard Share Player of Year Pie By Mark Smith Journal Staff Writer     Given recent history - and since it's an election year - maybe nobody should be that shocked by Monday's all-Mountain West Conference's awards.     The league has taken a very politically ...
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78. ABQjournal Sports: Lobos Hope to Return to Denver Next Week When NCAAs are Announced

... -round sites next week.     "We definitely have become very familiar with the Denver Airport this season and would love to go back," Lobo senior J.R. Giddens said Sunday. "... (But) right now our focus is on Utah and the MWC tournament. Our goal is to go out and play hard, take care of business and not ...
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79. ABQjournal Sports: UNM Is No 1-Man Gang

Sunday, March 9, 2008 UNM Is No 1-Man Gang By Mark Smith Journal Staff Writer     FORT COLLINS, Colo. - J.R. Giddens just may be the best player in the Mountain West Conference. On Saturday, however, his University of New Mexico teammates showed they are more than simply a one-man show.     At ...
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80. ABQJOURNAL NEWS/STATE: MEN'S BASKETBALL Faris leads Lobos Past Colorado St.

... at New Mexico earlier Saturday.     Faris collected his points and rebounds in just 22 very efficient minutes. Chad Toppert added 14 points and J.R. Giddens had 13 for the Lobos, who took a 39-30 halftime lead that was never threatened in the second half.     The Rams hung tough until the three-minute ...
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