1962 New Mexico State Aggies football team explained

Year:1962
Team:New Mexico State Aggies
Sport:football
Conference:Independent
Record:4–6
Head Coach:Warren B. Woodson
Hc Year:5th
Stadium:Aggie Memorial Stadium

The 1962 New Mexico State Aggies football team represented New Mexico State University during the 1962 NCAA University Division football season. In their fifth year under head coach Warren B. Woodson, the Aggies compiled a 4–6 record.[1]

The team's statistical leaders included Armando Alba with 605 passing yards, Preacher Pilot with 1,247 rushing yards, and Lee Sampson and Rhome Nixon, each with 283 receiving yards.[2] For the fourth consecutive year, a New Mexico State back won the NCAA rushing title, Pervis Atkins in 1959, Bob Gaiters in 1960, and Preacher Pilot in 1961 and 1962.

Woodson was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1962 New Mexico State Aggies Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. February 28, 2016.
  2. Web site: 1962 New Mexico State Aggies Stats. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. February 28, 2016.