Okay, so I’ve been digging into something pretty interesting lately and I thought I’d share the whole process with you guys. I’ve been tracking the 2024 football offers from the University of New Mexico Lobos, and let me tell you, it’s been a bit of a wild ride.
First off, I started by just trying to get a basic list together. You know, just names, positions, where they’re from, that sort of thing. I figured I’d just scour the usual sports websites, maybe check out some forums, and piece it all together. Boy, was I naive.
It turned out to be way more complicated than I thought. Some sites had partial lists, others had outdated info, and some just had nothing at all. It was a mess. I spent a good couple of days just chasing down leads, and most of them turned out to be dead ends.
Then I had a bit of a breakthrough. I stumbled across this one specific forum dedicated to the team. I had to register, but once I got in, I had a real chance to make progress. It was like striking gold! There were tons of posts from people who seemed to really know their stuff. Parents, coaches, and even a few players were sharing information. These guys were serious.
The Deep Dive
So, I dove in headfirst. I started by reading every single thread related to the 2024 recruiting class. I took notes on every name mentioned, every offer reported, every visit scheduled. It was a lot of information to process, but I was determined to get the full picture.
After I had a pretty solid list, I started cross-referencing it with other sources. I wanted to make sure I wasn’t just relying on hearsay, you know? I hit up the major recruiting sites again, checked out local news reports from the players’ hometowns, and even looked at their social media profiles.
Building the Database
Then came the fun part – putting it all together. I decided to build a simple database to keep track of everything. Nothing fancy, just a basic spreadsheet with all the key information. I added columns for name, position, school, city, state, offer date, commitment status, and any relevant notes.
- Name: I just used their full names, as listed on their profiles.
- Position: This was sometimes tricky, as some players were listed as “athlete” or had multiple positions. I went with whatever seemed most prominent.
- School: Their high school.
- City, State: Where they are from.
- Offer Date: When the offer was reported. This wasn’t always easy to find, but I did my best.
- Commitment Status: Whether they’ve committed to UNM or another school, or if they’re still uncommitted.
- Notes: Any other interesting tidbits, like other schools that offered them, or any awards they’ve won.
It took a while, but eventually, I had a pretty comprehensive list. And let me tell you, it felt good to finally have it all in one place. It wasn’t perfect, of course. There were still some gaps, and I’m sure things will change as the year goes on. But I feel like I have a pretty good handle on the situation now.
So, that’s the story of how I tracked the 2024 football offers from the University of New Mexico Lobos. It was a lot of work, but it was also a lot of fun. I learned a ton along the way, and I’m excited to see how things play out over the next few months. I’ll definitely keep you guys updated as things progress. You know I will!
