And Locksley exits…

While from those whom follow sports too much the aura of delight seems apparent, there is no real gratification in someone losing their job. All things considered everyone involved would have been better served had Mike Locksley become an incredible success as head coach of the UNM Lobos football team. Unfortunately, Locksley was not successful as coach of the team evidenced by a 2-26 record, the worst winning percentage of any Lobo football coach spanning the last 100 years. With no signs of improvement in his third year, starting 0-4, following a loss to lower division foe Sam Houston state Locksley was relieved of his head coaching duties. Coaching division 1 college football is no easy chore and coaches are compensated appropriately. While the risk of losing one’s job is always there, coaches often sign long-term contracts requiring compensation in case of early termination and as such Locksley will be paid handsomely for the next two years. The prospect of a fresh start always lends itself to optimism in sporting endeavors, good luck to Mike Locksley in his future and to the Lobos with regard to improving the program.