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Every basketball program has its history. But some programs have stories that deserve to be heard again. Stories about coaches, players, rivalries, championships, controversy, and the moments that changed everything.This is Echoes from The Pit, a podcast exploring the untold stories behind New Mexico Lobo basketball—and the people who helped shape it.Each episode, we’ll open a chapter from EVERYON’S A LOBO, sitting down with author Terry McCabe to revisit a different era of Lobo basketball.And along the way, you’ll hear something you won’t find anywhere else—exclusive audio from the coaches themselves.Episode 2 - The Gary Colson Era. Colson coached the Lobos from 1980 to 1988. He took over a program that was on the brink of getting the 'death penalty' from the NCAA for the allegations stemming from "Lobo Gate" and the Norm Ellenberger era.
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"Echoes From The Pit - The Gary Colson Era (1980-88)" is an episode of The Pit Press Podcast. Runtime 42 min. Published August 11, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.