n AFTER READING about Steve Alford’s son getting a scholarship, i just knew some whiner was going to complain. We should appreciate what the Alford family has brought to our state. This city is overflowing with miserable people that have nothing else to do but complain. That’s why Rocky left town. - mike sedillo n HOPEFULLY New Mexico Highlands got themselves some steak sandwiches for their bus ride home with some of the $7,500 that they were paid to bring their 33 foul “Hack-A-Shaq” defense to the Pit. I wouldn’t spend the money all in one place, however. … I have a feeling that y’all won’t be invited back anytime soon. - Joseph n WE BASKETBALL SEASON TICKET holders would sincerely appreciate any effort to fix the audio system in the Pit so that we can understand the words from the announcer. … P.S. It was a treat to have the flag on the floor with those charming singers on Monday night. - Sincerely, Lobo Fans n TO “FORMERLY PROUD:” One wonders if your opinion would be the same if said coach had been leading prayers to Mohammed in the name of Allah? - Agnostic Rodney n FOR LAST WEEK’S game versus Troy, Tennessee LOWERED single-game ticket prices. Even huge stadiums vary ticket prices to keep folks in the stands. Lobos, are you listening? - Larry the VOL

— This article appeared on page D2 of the Albuquerque Journal