Earlier this month, University of New Mexico redshirt sophomore running back Nate Jones set some lofty goals, especially considering the Lobos finished 130th in the Football Bowl Subdivision for total offense, last in the nation, averaging 234.9 yards per game.
Jones wants to run for 15 touchdowns and at least 1,000 yards this season. That will become more challenging after coach Danny Gonzales said during his press conference on Tuesday that Jones will not suit up for the Lobos’ season opener against Maine at University Stadium on Saturday.
Call it a coach’s decision, yet Gonzales would not provide any specifics.