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| Wilson Congratulates UNM Soccer Program |
December 08, 2005 |
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Congresswoman Hails Achievement in Congressional Record
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Heather Wilson today released a statement which has been submitted to the Congressional Record to congratulate the University of New Mexico men’s soccer team.
STATEMENT OF HEATHER WILSONCONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO MEN’S SOCCER TEAM FOR ADVANCING TO THE COLLEGE CUP
“Mr. Speaker: I rise today to congratulate the University of New Mexico Men’s Soccer Team for advancing to the College Cup for the first time in school history. Last Friday, in the fourth round of the NCAA Tournament the second seeded Lobos defeated seventh seeded California Bears 1-0 to advance to the College Cup in Cary, North Carolina.
These Lobo student athletes have proudly represented the UNM in classroom and on the field. Led by Head Coach Jeremy Fishbein the Lobos finished the season with a 15-1-2 finish and a No. 1 ranking in the final NSCAA Top-25 and Soccer Times Top-25 poll.
Mr. Speaker, this team is packed with home grown talent. A total of nine players are from New Mexico including seven from my district in Albuquerque. In fact, Mr. Speaker, three Albuquerque Public High School graduates combined for the winning overtime goal against California. Eldorado Eagle Brandon Moss passed down the field to Sandia Matador Ben Ashwil who chipped to La Cueva Bear Jeff Rowland who buried the ball in the net for the winning goal.
I would also like to congratulate UNM seniors Jeff Rowland and Lance Watson for being two of only 54 collegiate soccer players who received invitations to the 2006 Adidas MLS Player Combine, a pre-draft Major League Soccer camp. In addition, Jeff Rowland, a non recruited walk on who maintains over a 3.7 cumulative g.p.a, is a candidate for the Herman Trophy, awarded annually to the top player in college soccer.
Players and fans alike often have strange superstitions to ward off bad luck. For example, Mr. Speaker, former baseball player Wade Boggs would eat only chicken the day of a game. Many Lobo players their fans and family have kicked it up a notch by growing moustaches.
I am eagerly anticipating the Lobos College Cup Semifinals game against Clemson, tomorrow, December 9, 2005 as these Lobo athletes proudly represent the University of New Mexico on the national stage.
Mr. Speaker, I closing, I wish to commend the UNM Men`s Soccer Team, UNM Head Coach Jeremy Fishbein, UNM athletic director Rudy Davalos, and all the dedicated Lobo fans for this successful season. Go Lobos!”
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