Albuquerque Journal

SPORTS SPEAK UP!

- sportsspea­kup@abqjournal.com — Retro Lobo

reportedly spoke with Fresno State coach Rodney Terry, the FSU athletic director and Mountain West Conference officials regarding the comment made by a UNM fan. Maybe all Lobo fans will soon be required to sign a pledge agreeing not to boo, criticize the officials or shout out any comments directed at the competing teams. Doing any of the above will be grounds for ejection. Certainly the phrase on the wall of the ramp also needs to be updated. How about “Welcome to WisePies Arena: a mile high and politicall­y correct as … .”

BRENT MUSBURGER’S past gaffs remind me of something my mother told me “never miss an (opportunit­y) to keep your mouth shut. — Hugh KUDOS TO THE sports reporting staff. At least you have been able to maintain the Sports Speak Up! — unlike the regular Speak Up! section that has disappeare­d from the Tuesday Journal. — BigChris IT IS NICE to have Lobo Football so competitiv­e. During the Lobo/Wyoming football game, the Lobos proved they were for real. The years have gone by thinking, “When are they gonna win a game”? Well, thank you Bob Davie. The local prize recruits are better think of staying home to play for the Lobos !! — STL SPORTS TRIVIA FANS, here’s one for you: Name one (1) football team that Lane Kiffin has NOT coached for.

— Charles Digneo THE (200 POUND) Fiesta Bowl trophy was topped with a gold plated football ringed with diamonds on each end. Homeless, hungry, Syrian refugees … .think about it.

— Dplante, rio rancho

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