NMSU Reviews, Recruiting, Etc.

Dave Reardon reviews five big plays from the UH vs NMSU game in this week's Warrior Replay.

Jason Kaneshiro has some season stats and a review of the game. Here's an excerpt about Greg Alexander:

But the zero in the interception column could be the most significant figure of the bunch. Since throwing two picks in the first half of UH's season opener at Florida, Alexander hasn't been intercepted in his last 92 attempts.

"He's understanding his initial pre-snap read and he's understanding how the offense morphs to the defense," UH quarterbacks coach Nick Rolovich said.

"He's really becoming a leader, becoming more vocal. I think we're in a good spot (at quarterback). Best spot we've been in all year. His decision-making was the biggest thing I saw."

Stephen Tsai writes that the coaches are hitting the recruiting trail.

This is the first time in recent memory that the Warrior coaches were on Mainland recruiting missions during the season.

This is considered an "evaluation period," during which NCAA coaches are restricted to attending practices and meeting with coaches and academic advisers. They are not allowed to have face-to-face meetings with recruits.

Still, McMackin said, "I think it's really important that we're visible, and (high school) coaches know we're recruiting."

The Warriors have received several verbal commitments. Without mentioning specific players, McMackin said, "You have to keep recruiting them and let them know they're important to you."

Great to hear.

Ferd Lewis writes about Greg McMackin laying down the law towards the end of the game.

And Dave Reardon has a Further Review column and reviewing the game and looking ahead to the final three regular-season games.

The offensive line played its best game of the year.

Also, the defense returned to good form after an off game at Utah State.

Now, not to kill the buzz or anything, but before we talk about winning out or starting the 2009 Heisman campaign, let's remember this was against New Mexico State.

That means I still want to see something like this against a legitimate defense before being really impressed.