We know Hobbs will score points. But will the defense be able to stop people? Didn't happen last year.

Story: https://nmpreps.rivals.com/news/for-hobbs-season-could-depend-on-how-well-defense-plays

The OT: New Mexico True Blog
Joshua J. Grine of NMPreps.com

Each week I run into people that have either moved to New Mexico or visiting for the ____ (insert a number) time. Also, I have a job that sends me all over this beautiful state and country. So why not highlight stops along the way.

So today we start another blog called New Mexico True. Who is singing the New Mexico True song? Catchy for sure. Well a couple of years ago I used to mention concession stand food in weekly reviews (this could come back) and I remember getting called out for not trying an item at one tournament. Loved it.

This past weekend I took the last of my summer trips before work really picks up. So to kick off the blog, we have no idea the direction it will take us this season, it will be on Navajo Lake near Bloomfield/Farmington, New Mexico.

Grade
Drive: B+
Remarks: I left Rio Rancho at 11am and headed North on Highway 550. Beautiful scenery, I've seen better in NM, however it's amazing. It made it better that it was raining out for some of the drive. The clouds mixed with blue-grey sky just made it a wonderful afternoon drive on Friday.

Eye Test: A+
Remarks: I love the landscape in New Mexico and the drive up to Navajo Dam, NM was one of my favorite. Driving through little towns, lake running alongside the road, and coming over the mountain to a big blue lake.

Camp Site: B-
Remarks: Had a nice little section but the trail (or lack of trails) to the lake was a little drag. However, the trees and set up were nice. Only downfall was the camp sites are piled on each other. Our extremely close neighbors stayed up 24 hours.

Water: B+
Remarks: Had a nice spot to jump into the water. Yes, it was cold - isn't all NM waters cold? However, it was clean and had a fun time.

Fish Caught: 0
Temperature: 80 with rain
Parking: $10 (I tagged along with friends who paid camp site fee)

Thoughts? Where do we rank it compared to other years?

What is your teams strength going into the season?

The two-month 7-on-7 season has come to an end. Preseason practice begins July 31.

Video: https://nmpreps.rivals.com/news/vid...ith-eldorado-in-summer-s-final-7-on-7-matchup

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Former Lobo and Los Alamos star

Its Thursday. It's draft It today. Rules you can only draft one and can't draft what another has picked..

Best TV shows (past or current)

It is approaching time for me and others to re-up on NMPreps. When we purchased this membership it was largely based on a number of important criteria. One of those was that it was ran and led by what I would call an accomplished, creative, knowledgeable and talented individual who had that "star power" people join sites like this for. Of course that person was Kyle who has oddly almost disappeared from this site. I and others have pondered what the situation was and why the big change. There has been stone silence on this situation. I honestly believe that we as members deserve some sort of explanation. I assume those that are close to Kyle may know what happened but the rest of us do not. While Grine continues to do a difficult and often thankless job this is no longer the site that I and others are and were expecting. Please advise if that situation is just temporary or if is it permanent. A simple explanation and an expectation of what will be the case for the future should not be too much to ask. Please and thank you.

We are also having tryouts for our fall teams..

https://hoopdirt.com/silvey-dominguez-joins-msu-mens-basketball-staff/

Silver Dominguez born and raised in Grants (my hometown) will join the staff at Montana Staff.. well respected coaching resume from USC being regarded as one of the best recruiters at the time to coaching under Rock Majerus at Utah. Spent time at UNM and most recently Washington State.

Former UNM and NMSU assistant Brandon Mason returns to be an assistant to replace Hsu who left earlier. This is being reported by hoop dirt.

Mason was great for UNM when he was here and has a great relationship with the state. Just what UNM needed

Read: This Week on NMPreps.com

If you missed anything this week you can find it here. 30 pieces of content.

120 – Isaac A Garcia Jr (0-2 record)
Lost to Kyle Burwick (North Dakota) by 10-0 tech
Lost to Salvatore Jones (New York) by 9-8 victory by points

138 – Wes Rayburn (0-2 record)
Lost to Imran Heard (Maryland) by 18-10 victory by points
Lost to Shaun Wagner (Connecticut) by 24-22 victory by points

145 – Nick Rino (2-2 record)
Won by 10-0 tech over Brian Borden (Idaho)
Won by 19-15 victory by points over Tristan Zamilpa (California)
Lost to Jacob Mariakis (Georgia) by 18-7 tech
Lost to Rodrick Mosley (Oklahoma) by 10-0 tech

170 – Cody Manuelito (0-2 record)
Lost to Jackson Turley (Virginia) by 12-2 tech
Lost to Payton Davis (Oregon) by 12-2 tech

Courtesy of ZiaWrestler.com - http://www.ziawrestler.com/2017-fargo/

Any other news from media days?

I know they are having to play more games on Saturday due to the officials shortage, but the question is do you like Saturday games or prefer the Friday night lights either as a parent or fan?

Cleveland and Eldorado engaged in the final 7-on-7 competition last night.

Story: https://nmpreps.rivals.com/news/as-7-on-7-season-ends-teams-prepare-for-start-of-preseason-camp

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The AZ Fall Classic has added a Freshman Classic this year. The way recruiting is going we all knew it was heading in that direction. The Sophomore Classic had over 50 schools at the event last year. Teams will also play in the ABA Fall Invite and a couple V Tool Fall Events (Texas Tech/LCU and Abilene Christian University/McMurry University/Hardin Simmons University)

Police: New Mexico man threatens to pull gun over wrong taco order

Ive never been to Los Alamos, but I guess they don't play about their food out there!

http://www.lcsun-news.com/story/new...ens-pull-gun-over-wrong-taco-order/488209001/

Are these teams legit 6A title contenders?

We believe Rio Rancho, Cleveland and Las Cruces are legit contenders this season and will be semi final teams. Who is more likely the fourth?

How do you have it? People seem to be all over the place

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Very cool stuff