1953 New Mexico A&M Aggies football team

Last updated
1953 New Mexico A&M Aggies football
Conference Border Conference
1953 record2–7 (1–4 Border)
Head coach James Patton (1st season)
Home stadiumMemorial Stadium
Seasons
  1952
1954  
1953 Border Conference football standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L T  W L T
No. 12 Texas Tech $500  1110
Hardin–Simmons 410  650
Texas Western 420  820
Arizona 320  451
Arizona State 130  451
New Mexico A&M 140  270
West Texas State 060  181
  • $ Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll

The 1953 New Mexico A&M Aggies football team was an American football team that represented New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts (now known as New Mexico State University) as a member of the Border Conference during the 1953 college football season. In their first year under head coach James Patton, the Aggies compiled a 2–7 record (1–4 against conference opponents), finished sixth in the conference, and were outscored by a total of 316 to 56. [1] [2] The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium. [3]

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 19at Wyoming *L 0–47
September 26Colorado College*
W 12–7
October 3at Arizona L 7–46
October 10 McMurry *
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Las Cruces, NM
L 12–26
October 17at Texas Western L 0–39
October 24at Texas Tech L 0–71
November 7 New Mexico *
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Las Cruces, NM (rivalry)
L 6–28
November 14at Hardin–Simmons
L 0–393,000 [4]
November 21 West Texas State
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Las Cruces, NM
W 19–13
  • *Non-conference game

Related Research Articles

The 1938 New Mexico A&M Aggies football team was an American football team that represented New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts as a member of the Border Conference during the 1938 college football season. In their tenth year under head coach Jerry Hines, the Aggies compiled a 7–2 record, was recognized as a conference co-champion, and outscored opponents by a total of 166 to 75. The team played its five home games at Quesenberry Field in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

The 1935 New Mexico A&M Aggies football team was an American football team that represented New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts as a member of the Border Conference during the 1935 college football season. In their seventh year under head coach Jerry Hines, the team compiled a 7–1–2 record, finished second in the conference, played Hardin–Simmons to a tie in the 1936 Sun Bowl, and outscored all opponents by a total of 210 to 42. The team played its six home games at Quesenberry Field in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

The 1932 New Mexico A&M Aggies football team was an American football team that represented New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts as a member of the Border Conference during the 1932 college football season. In its fourth year under head coach Jerry Hines, the team compiled a 4–5–1 record, finished fifth in the conference, and outscored opponents by a total of 252 to 88.

The 1933 New Mexico A&M Aggies football team was an American football team that represented New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts as a member of the Border Conference during the 1933 college football season. In its fifth year under head coach Jerry Hines, the team compiled a 2–6 record, finished last in the conference, and outscored opponents by a total of 100 to 72.

The 1934 New Mexico A&M Aggies football team was an American football team that represented New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts as a member of the Border Conference during the 1934 college football season. In its fifth year under head coach Jerry Hines, the team compiled a 4–1–3 record, finished fifth in the conference, and outscored opponents by a total of 169 to 25.

The 1936 New Mexico A&M Aggies football team was an American football team that represented New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts as a member of the Border Conference during the 1936 college football season. In its seventh year under head coach Jerry Hines, the team compiled a 6–4–1 record, finished third in the conference, and outscored opponents by a total of 261 to 118.

The 1939 New Mexico A&M Aggies football team was an American football team that represented New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts as a member of the Border Conference during the 1939 college football season. In its eleventh and final year under head coach Jerry Hines, the team compiled a 3–6 record, finished sixth in the conference, and was outscored by a total of 141 to 92. The team played its home games at Quesenberry Field in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

The 1940 New Mexico A&M Aggies football team was an American football team that represented New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts as a member of the Border Conference during the 1940 college football season. In its first year under head coach Julius H. Johnston, the team compiled a 3–6 record, finished sixth in the conference, and was outscored by a total of 200 to 95. The team played its home games at Quesenberry Field in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

The 1941 New Mexico A&M Aggies football team was an American football team that represented New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts as a member of the Border Conference during the 1941 college football season. In its second year under head coach Julius H. Johnston, the team compiled a 2–7 record, finished in last place in the conference, and was outscored by a total of 228 to 93. The team played its home games at Quesenberry Field in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

The 1942 New Mexico A&M Aggies football team was an American football team that represented New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts as a member of the Border Conference during the 1942 college football season. In its third and final year under head coach Julius H. Johnston, the team compiled a 1–8 record, finished in last place in the conference, and was outscored by a total of 223 to 33. The team played its home games at Quesenberry Field in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

The 1958 New Mexico A&M Aggies football team was an American football team that represented New Mexico State University in the Border Conference during the 1958 NCAA University Division football season. In its first year under head coach Warren B. Woodson, the team compiled a 4–6 record, finished in fourth place in the conference, and was outscored by a total of 228 to 172.

The 1948 New Mexico A&M Aggies football team was an American football team that represented New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts as a member of the Border Conference during the 1948 college football season. In their first year under head coach Vaughn Corley, the Aggies compiled a 3–7 record, finished last in the conference, and were outscored by a total of 391 to 138. The team played its home games on Quesenberry Field.

The 1949 New Mexico A&M Aggies football team was an American football team that represented New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts as a member of the Border Conference during the 1949 college football season. In their second year under head coach Vaughn Corley, the Aggies compiled a 4–6 record, finished seventh in the conference, and were outscored by a total of 315 to 265. The team played its home games on Quesenberry Field.

The 1950 New Mexico A&M Aggies football team was an American football team that represented New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts as a member of the Border Conference during the 1950 college football season. In their third and final year under head coach Vaughn Corley, the Aggies compiled a 2–7 record, finished eighth in the conference, and were outscored by a total of 249 to 95. The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium.

The 1951 New Mexico A&M Aggies football team was an American football team that represented New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts as a member of the Border Conference during the 1951 college football season. In their first year under head coach Joseph T. Coleman, the Aggies compiled a 1–9 record, finished sixth in the conference, and were outscored by a total of 337 to 115. The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium.

The 1952 New Mexico A&M Aggies football team was an American football team that represented New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts as a member of the Border Conference during the 1952 college football season. In their second and final year under head coach Joseph T. Coleman, the Aggies compiled a 2–6–1 record, finished sixth in the conference, and were outscored by a total of 255 to 118. The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium.

The 1954 New Mexico A&M Aggies football team was an American football team that represented New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts as a member of the Border Conference during the 1954 college football season. In their second year under head coach James Patton, the Aggies compiled a 0–9 record, finished last in the conference, and were outscored by a total of 306 to 87. The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium.

The 1955 New Mexico A&M Aggies football team was an American football team that represented New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts as a member of the Border Conference during the 1955 college football season. In their first year under head coach Tony Cavallo, the Aggies compiled a 3–7 record, finished last in the conference, and were outscored by a total of 226 to 141. The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium.

The 1956 New Mexico A&M Aggies football team was an American football team that represented New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts as a member of the Border Conference during the 1956 NCAA University Division football season. In their second year under head coach Tony Cavallo, the Aggies compiled a 1–9 record, finished last in the conference, and were outscored by a total of 276 to 131. The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium.

The 1957 New Mexico A&M Aggies football team was an American football team that represented New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts as a member of the Border Conference during the 1957 NCAA University Division football season. In their third and final year under head coach Tony Cavallo, the Aggies compiled a 3–7 record, finished last in the conference, and were outscored by a total of 215 to 157. The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium.

References

  1. "1953 New Mexico State Aggies Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
  2. "New Mexico State Football 2018 Media Guide" (PDF). New Mexico State University. 2018. p. 72. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
  3. 2018 Media Guide, p. 15.
  4. Harless Wade (November 15, 1953). "Pokes Set Rushing Record In 39-0 Win Over Aggies". The Abilene Reporter-News. p. Sports 1 via Newspapers.com.