- APPARENTLY THERE is a vocal minority of Lobo fans who want to go back to the Fraschilla and McKay eras. In my lifetime, this program has never been in better shape than it is now (I was born in 1982). There are a number of fans I know who lived through the King and Ellenberger eras who would say the same thing. Some people need to stop acting like they’re entitled to anything and start appreciating what it is that they have. We have the most solid, consistent program in our conference and one of the most solid, consistent programs west of the Mississippi. The Harvard loss was disappointing, but one loss does not a season make. Stop whining. Things could be much worse.

— RIDIC- DUKE CITY

- WHEN IS COACH ALFORD going to step up and take responsibility for the Harvard debacle? The game was poorly played, but it was also poorly *coached*. And yes, Mr. Alford, your season IS defined by that game, just as your career is defined by your 5-7 record in the (NCAA Tournament).

— Uptown Ed

- HAVE WE LOST our marbles? First the city is faced with a $10 million judgement for the use of “excessive” force by an ABQ police officer. Now we learn that the head coach of the Lobo basketball team is being rewarded for an outstanding season to the tune of a $225,000 raise along with numerous perks, bringing his salary to $1,250,000. This is absurd in the third poorest state in the country and in the fact that we rank almost last in every category in the 25 years I’ve been here. When is the last time a professor, teacher or government worker received a raise for good, hard, dedicated work? … (And) what is the monetary reward for the players? It is their hard work, dedication, skills and talents that win games. … This absurdity by UNM is truly March Madness.

— Sidney Morris

- WOULD LIKE TO GIVE a shout out to Elena Lovato a Rio Grande graduate class of 1998, who in her first year as head coach at Trinity Valley Community College took her women’s basketball team to the National championship of the NJCAA. They beat out 23 teams for the title. Her players are highly recruited by Division I schools. Elena’s career record as a head coach is 77 wins and 7 losses. Great Job Elena and SALUTE.

— James D.