When University of New Mexico football head coach Danny Gonzales spoke to Derrick Baker about becoming the Lobos’ director of athletic performance there wasn’t so much discussion about the past two seasons at UNM.
Gonzales only wanted to talk about the future with Baker and what’s needed for the Lobos to reach their ultimate goal of winning a Mountain West Conference championship.
Gonzales’ demand was simple.
“He just said we need to get stronger,” said Baker, 31, who was named the Lobos’ director of athletic performance last month. “There was talk about injury prevention. We just keep moving forward.