ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. --- When Danny Gonzales was named the head coach of The University of New Mexico Lobos, many fans were wondering if that would be the start of familiar names coming back into the fold.
Based on Gonzales' first coaching staff hires, that would be a resounding yes. Gonzales has announced nine assistants to his first staff, with two more to be named shortly. Among the nine are four coaches how have already served as assistants at UNM, one that has coached in the Albuquerque prep scene for over 25 years.
Joining the staff for the 2020 season are:
Derek Warehime, Offensive Coordinator
Saga Tuitele, Offense
Jason Lenzmeier, Offense
Jordan Somerville, Offense
Troy Reffett, Safeties
David Howes, Linebackers
Brandon Blackmon, Cornerbacks
Jamie Christian, Special Teams
James Carson, Head Athletic Performance
Tuitele served on the UNM staff last season, and he is the only coach to return from the 2019 season.