Rocky Long

1. Frogs’ Credentials Aren’t Too Shabby Written by: Greg Archuleta / Journal Reporter ( College / Lobo football ) ...rdinator. Think Rocky Long is not interested? Stay tuned.  ... November 18th, 2009 Word count: 693

2. Bronco Still Has Fondness For City Written by: Greg Archuleta / Journal Reporter ( College / College from the Newspaper ) ...rmer head coach Rocky Long. "Now that coach Long is gone, it is much more like just another road game in the Mountain West Conference now because I don't really have any affiliation with the... November 14th, 2009 Word count: 726

3. Lack of Discipline? Written by: Greg Archuleta / Journal Reporter ( College / Lobo football ) ...to former coach Rocky Long. Locksley has said he’d only “put the hammer down” if he felt his players weren’t showing the effort in practice.Clearly, his team isn’t getting the message about ... November 12th, 2009 Word count: 645

4. Utah Vows To Put Up a Fight Written by: Greg Archuleta / Journal Reporter ( College / Lobo football ) ...ew Mexico coach Rocky Long would say that the effect of any bulletin-board material or other motivational ploys disappear “the first time you get punched in the mouth” in the game.And Long was the... November 11th, 2009 Word count: 659

5. Take 5 The Week in Sports Written by: Tristen Critchfield / Journal Reporter ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...orld. Following Rocky Long's advice in the future isn't necessarily prudent. 1 Stifle the mixed martial arts comparisons for a moment please. MMA has rules. More than 30. Elizabeth Lambert has none. ... November 9th, 2009 Word count: 318

6. Locksley Defends Practice Tactics Written by: Greg Archuleta / Journal Reporter ( College / Lobo football ) ...Coach Says Young Team Needs Teaching Not HeatIt’s near the end of another 2½-hour practice, and University of New Mexico football coach Mike Locksley has an idea on how to end the session on a posi... November 6th, 2009 Word count: 679

7. Does Locks Rank Among the Worst? Written by: Mark Smith / Journal Reporter ( College / Lobo football ) ... football coach Rocky Long, who, like Bliss, was run out of town after 11 seasons. Wait — I forgot — he resigned on his own.Yeah, and I also forgot, Locksley is a vegetarian.Long has suddenly beco... November 5th, 2009 Word count: 935

8. Utes Bring Out Best in UNM Written by: Rick Wright / Journal Columnist ( College / Lobo football ) ...nder then-coach Rocky Long than do the 2009 Lobos. But one thing the current Lobos can match, Locksley said, is the effort last year’s team put forth against the Utes.“Our team played with tremend... November 4th, 2009 Word count: 601

9. Sports Speak Up! Written by: ABQjournal staff ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...ksley said that Rocky Long told him to "Keep fighting." Say it ain't so, Rocky ! - Bill, Edgewood SERIOUSLY - UNM cross country team earns two MWC titles and gets a black and white ph... November 2th, 2009 Word count: 288

10. Porterie More Comfortable Now Written by: Greg Archuleta / Journal Reporter ( College / College from the Newspaper ) ...ive coordinator Rocky Long could bring. "It's still not to where I'm used to seeing it," coach Mike Locksley said Sunday, one day after the Lobos' 23-20 loss to SDSU in front of... November 2th, 2009 Word count: 665

11. Eight and Counting Written by: Greg Archuleta / Journal Reporter ( College / College from the Newspaper ) ... SAN DIEGO - Rocky Long was on the opposing sideline, but it was an official's call in the final minute that will haunt the University of New Mexico football team. A replay official overturned wh... November 1th, 2009 Word count: 871

12. For Rocky, an Encounter Filled With Emotions Written by: Greg Archuleta / Journal Reporter ( College / College from the Newspaper ) ... SAN DIEGO - Rocky Long stood at midfield as a parade of University of New Mexico football players lined up to greet him Saturday night. Long, now the defensive coordinator at San Diego State after s... November 1th, 2009 Word count: 555

13. Live From San Diego: UNM-SDSU Written by: Greg Archuleta / Journal Reporter ( College / Lobo football ) ...ormer UNM coach Rocky Long on their side as defensive coordinator. Check Sunday's Journal for complete coverage.  We have a new leader.Daryl Jones made a great diving catch in the end zone off a... October 31th, 2009 Word count: 923

14. Lobos Longing For First Victory Written by: Greg Archuleta / Journal Reporter ( College / College from the Newspaper ) ...ormer UNM coach Rocky Long is coming to the party dressed as an Aztec defensive coordinator and represents the elephant in the room. "This game isn't about playing Rocky," says his succ... October 31th, 2009 Word count: 869

15. Rocky's Now Doing the Job He Loves Written by: Greg Archuleta / Journal Reporter ( College / College from the Newspaper ) ... SAN DIEGO - Rocky Long is back in his comfort zone. The old-school football coach is back to doing what he loves the most - instructing college athletes without the glare of the media spotlight. Lo... October 31th, 2009 Word count: 913

16. Does This Sound Familiar? Written by: Rick Wright / Journal Columnist ( College / Lobo football ) ...correct answer: Rocky Long in 1998.Locksley, the University of New Mexico’s first-year head football coach, is eager not to let Saturday’s game at San Diego State turn into the Rocky Bowl.Sure, Lo... October 30th, 2009 Word count: 859

17. What if? An Imaginary 12th Season Under Rocky Written by: Greg Archuleta / Journal Reporter ( College / Lobo football ) ...ke Locksley vs. Rocky Long debate should be near its zenith.It seems an eternity ago that Long resigned after 11 years as UNM coach and Locksley came aboard to usher in a new era of Lobo football.In h... October 29th, 2009 Word count: 842

18. N.M. Bowl Plot Thickens With Aztecs Written by: Greg Archuleta / Journal Reporter ( College / Lobo football ) ...For the plethora of Rocky Long fans who suddenly have come out of the woodwork and are lamenting that Saturday’s San Diego State-New Mexico game will not be played at University Stadium, don’t des... October 28th, 2009 Word count: 737

19. Locks Back in Charge Written by: Greg Archuleta / Journal Reporter ( College / College from the Newspaper ) ...ear coordinator Rocky Long. Lobo fans are well aware of Long's defensive presence from his 11-year head coaching tenure at New Mexico from 1998-2009. Long resigned two days after the end of last ... October 26th, 2009 Word count: 970

20. Curses! Yet Another Loss Written by: Rick Wright / Journal Columnist ( College / College from the Newspaper ) ...nning seasons. Rocky Long, UNM's coach from 1998-2008, did all he could to rid the program of The Curse. His teams won 49 games and went to five bowl games between 2002 and 2007. But, after a 4-8... October 25th, 2009 Word count: 793

21. Sports Speak Up! Written by: ABQjournal staff ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...everything that Rocky Long had built up over 11 years time is gone." - John O'Mara ... October 19th, 2009 Word count: 72

22. Lobos' Report Card Grisly Written by: Greg Archuleta / Journal Reporter ( College / College from the Newspaper ) ...rmer head coach Rocky Long without incident. The other incident involved Locksley's physical altercation with wide receivers coach J.B. Gerald. During the news conference Tuesday to announce Locksle... October 18th, 2009 Word count: 933

23. October Offers UNM Best Chance at Win Written by: Greg Archuleta / Journal Reporter ( College / Lobo football ) ...The third round of a PGA Major tournament is called “moving day” because it’s the round in which contenders position themselves for a run at victory in the final round.In football terms, conside... October 7th, 2009 Word count: 658

24. La Cueva Runner Daniels Attracting Country'S Top Programs Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Preps From the Newspaper ) ...om former coach Rocky Long, the other from current head man Mike Locksley. New Mexico State has offered. To be fair, getting attention from the state's two Division I programs doesn't make a player ... October 4th, 2009 Word count: 910

25. Paulsen Brings Different Attitude Written by: Mark Smith ( College / College from the Newspaper ) ... Franchione and Rocky Long eras, Paulsen remained a rock in the program. Numerous ex-Lobos, including Chicago Bears probable Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher, have credited Paulsen for much of their succ... October 3th, 2009 Word count: 1109

26. Could Be Long Day for Ags Written by: Randy Harrison / Journal Reporter ( College / College from the Newspaper ) ...ew Mexico named Rocky Long. His plan held Air Force's triple-option offense out of the end zone last week in a 26-14 loss and earned universal commendation. "I thought Rocky had a great scheme," Hok... October 3th, 2009 Word count: 667

27. No Miracle Yet Written by: Rick Wright / Journal Columnist ( College / Lobo football ) ...to the departed Rocky Long. Here was a rising star in the coaching firmament, Krebs said, the man who would bring to Lobo football what Long had not — an exciting, high-scoring offense.Bright, perso... September 30th, 2009 Word count: 747

28. New Coaches Making Mark Written by: Greg Archuleta / Journal Reporter ( College / more college ) ...08. Then again, Rocky Long always said the Aztecs had impressive-looking athletes.On Saturday, SDSU held Air Force without an offensive touchdown for on the second time in their 28-year rivalry. Six t... September 30th, 2009 Word count: 659

29. Aggies Will Savor This Win Written by: ( College / Lobo football ) ...In a one-sided rivalry, it tends to be the underdog school’s victories that stand out and mark the passage of time. Really, that’s true for fans of either team. Consider (yes, I’m afraid we... September 27th, 2009 Word count: 733

30. Can Locks Duplicate Fairchild? Written by: Greg Archuleta / Journal Reporter ( College / Lobo football ) ...A little more than a year ago, Colorado State football coach Steve Fairchild was not the genius who stands before us today.Which leads to the possibility that University of New Mexico football coach M... September 23th, 2009 Word count: 684

31. Speak Up! In Need of Correction Written by: ABQjournal staff ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...ago when we had Rocky Long and Mike Roberts? Those days are lost and gone. Way to go Mr. Krebs. - DB, Albuquerque THE LOBOS WERE clobbered last week by Tulsa, which was destroyed on Saturday by Okl... September 21th, 2009 Word count: 160

32. The Wright Stuff Finally Appears Written by: Rick Wright / Journal Columnist ( College / College from the Newspaper ) ...y got off coach Rocky Long's bench. When he finally did, as a senior in 2002, he was brilliant - his 265 yards rushing against Weber State is still the UNM single-game record - until a torn ACL ended ... September 20th, 2009 Word count: 703

33. Locksley Didn’t Warn Fans Written by: Greg Archuleta / Journal Reporter ( College / Lobo football ) ...taking over for Rocky Long.The Lobos (0-2) have suffered a pair of blowout losses to Texas A&M (41-6) and Tulsa (44-10) to start the 2009 season. Statistically, they are one of the worst teams among t... September 17th, 2009 Word count: 1180

34. It Happens Every 11 Seasons Written by: Rick Wright / Journal Columnist ( College / Lobo football ) ... games.In 1998, Rocky Long was in his first season as the Lobos’ head football coach. He completely revamped the team’s offensive and defensive schemes.The Lobos went 3-9, losing seven of their la... September 16th, 2009 Word count: 687

35. Sports Speak Up! Judging Locksley Written by: ABQjournal staff ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...old, slow-pace, Rocky Long style of offense. Good luck with that. - Paperboy Al, Albuquerque DOES ANYBODY want to bet if the lobos offense scores a touch down this year. Also does anybody want to b... September 14th, 2009 Word count: 423

36. Blown Away Written by: Greg Archuleta / Journal Reporter ( College / Lobo football ) ...er former coach Rocky Long, but did little else than put a bandage on the margin of defeat against the Golden Hurricane. “It’s been a long time since I’ve gone two games without scoring a to... September 13th, 2009 Word count: 1126

37. Rebuilding Proves To Be Painful Written by: Rick Wright / Journal Columnist ( College / Lobo football ) ... departed coach Rocky Long. Maybe we underestimated the difficulty of standing on a sidewalk and trying to catch a thousand-pound safe as it plummets to earth. And who knows how much muscle and know-... September 13th, 2009 Word count: 715

38. UNM's Focus Is On Itself Written by: Greg Archuleta / Journal Reporter ( College / College from the Newspaper ) ... then-UNM coach Rocky Long's exit from Albuquerque. Tulsa's dominance, Long said after he resigned, started to make him think that he'd taken the Lobos as far as he could and that the program needed ... September 12th, 2009 Word count: 794

39. Speak Up! Questioning Faith Written by: ABQjournal staff ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ... who helped run Rocky Long out of town, are you happy now?? Is this taking us to another level?? I've seen this bad movie before with Lobo football, we're in for a trilogy of tough years. - DB, Albuq... September 7th, 2009 Word count: 279

40. Lobos Try To Regroup Written by: Greg Archuleta / Journal Reporter ( College / College from the Newspaper ) ...er former coach Rocky Long, were missing Saturday in new coach Mike Locksley's debut - rushing offense and rushing defense. Texas A&M had a 245-21 edge in rushing yards in its 41-6 victory Saturday. U... September 7th, 2009 Word count: 1078

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