New Mexico State hires Scotty Ohara as offensive analyst
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KTSM) – New Mexico State football added a couple of more pieces to its coaching staff ahead of the first year of the Tony Sanchez era in Las Cruces.
On Monday, New Mexico State announced that Scotty Ohara would be the football team’s new offensive analyst. Ohara joins New Mexico State after spending the last six seasons in El Paso part of the UTEP football coaching staff. Ohara was UTEP’s wide receiver coach from 2018 to 2022. In March of 2023, UTEP promoted Ohara to offensive coordinator for the season.
Pumped to bring on another great offensive mind!💪
Glad to have you, @Coach_ScottyO!🤝#AggieUp x #RideForTheBrand pic.twitter.com/rqolYhY9vu— New Mexico State Football (@NMStateFootball) February 26, 2024
In 2023, UTEP went 3-9 on the season and 2-6 in Conference USA play. UTEP head coach Dana Dimel was fired after the conclusion of the 2023 season, his fifth losing season in six years as UTEP’s head football coach.
NMSU also announced the addition of Shaun Wick as an offensive analyst. NMSU announced that Tim Wilkinson is the team’s new defensive analyst. Nelson Fishback will now be the team’s tight ends coach and special team’s coordinator.
Another piece to the puzzle!🧩
After playing for @Coach_TSanchez at Bishop Gorman High School, Tim Wilkinson reunites with Coach Sanchez!🔒#AggieUp pic.twitter.com/3rc8g4kYM6— New Mexico State Football (@NMStateFootball) February 26, 2024
This Cowboy is now an Aggie!😎
Former @CFL pro and Wyoming running back, @CoachWick_ is joining the staff!👊#AggieUp x #RideForTheBrand pic.twitter.com/0XtUWikq55— New Mexico State Football (@NMStateFootball) February 26, 2024
Bringing in the best!😎
Welcome to the family, @Coach_Fishback!🤝#AggieUp pic.twitter.com/c9kawdFQuz— New Mexico State Football (@NMStateFootball) February 26, 2024
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