Without Jack Layne, Which QB and Offense will show for Jason Eck and the Lobos?
“But I would say this: I really want to kinda have our depth chart set by (next Tuesday), you know, after that practice.” New Mexico head coach Jason Eck told the Albuquerque Journal last week. Week zero feelings are in the air and the Lobos are 11 days out from their season opener, who will […]
New Mexico head coach Jason Eck is expected to make a decision on the starting quarterback position for his team very soon, just days before the opening game. Three quarterbacks are vying for the starting job: James Laubstein, Toa Fa’avae, and Luke Moga. Laubstein, a six-year senior, has been the Lobos' backup and saw time on kickoff coverage and in the rate bowl last season.
Fa’avae, a sophomore, led his high school team to three state titles and appeared in one game last season with the Lobos. Moga, a redshirt sophomore, redshirted his first season at Oregon before playing in limited roles last season. All three quarterbacks can run, but Moga may have the most promising arm strength. Eck is reluctant to force any player into a starting role and wants to ensure a good fit for the team's offense.
The Lobos' success last season came from a clean game plan and strong defense, so the right quarterback will need to fit well into that system.
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