The 1967 New Mexico Lobos football team was an

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team that represented the

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in the

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(WAC) during the

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. In their eighth season under head coach

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, the Lobos compiled a 1–9 record (0–5 against WAC opponents) and were outscored, 433 to 152. Jim Boller and Rex Hennington were the team captains. The team's statistical leaders included Terry Stone with 1,946 passing yards, David Bookert with 671 rushing yards, and Ace Hendricks with 1,094 receiving yards and 36 points scored.

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New Mexico Lobos football seasons

New Mexico Lobos football The New Mexico Lobos football team is the intercollegiate football team at the University of New Mexico. The Lobos compete as a member of the Mountain West Conference. Their official colors are cherry and silver. The Lobos play their home games a ...