The APR scores have been released by the NCAA, meaning it's time to lay down the law! The UNM Athletics programs scored under 925, meaning trouble may be on the horizon.
The Lobo Basketball team was penalized a scholarship for an APR average of 894. However, Coach Alford elected to take the hit last year when he didn't sign another player to replace academically ineligible Darrington Hobson.
The Lobo Football team and Lobo Baseball teams were both under the mandated score of 925 but won't receive penalties because they've shown significant progress over the past few years.
Down south, it's a different story. The NMSU Basketball team scored an 835 (!) average and has been penalized a scholarship and four hours of practice a week. The Aggies' football, baseball, track, and tennis teams all were under 925 as well, giving them a grand total of six programs in academic trouble.
What does it all mean? The Lobo Basketball program needs to get over 925 in a hurry. They scored an 878 last year because of so many transfers. A good first step is to keep everyone currently on the team in good academic standing. A good second step is to get seniors Jamaal Smith, JR Giddens, and Darren Prentice to graduate, and soon.
The Aggies, on the other hand, could already be facing even bigger trouble. This offseason they've already had three transfers, and if they don't show progress fast they could face a ban on postseason play.
Ouch indeed.
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