"Neither Coach Davie nor I were satisfied with the results of last season," New Mexico athletics director Eddie Nuñez said on Nov. 30, 2018, six days after the Lobos closed the regular season with seven straight losses to finish 3-9. In that statement, Nuñez announced Davie would return for his eighth season, and as a result, Nuñez avoided paying a $1.3-million buyout.
MORE: Davie's Buyout Details
Eleven months later, New Mexico is riding a five-game losing streak and needs to win one of their final four games to avoid a third straight three-win season. If Nuñez wasn't blowing smoke with his "satisfied" comment last year, he won't be satisfied with the program this year.
If Nuñez fires Davie after this season — and pays a $900,000 buyout — who might he target as a replacement? We discussed a few options on this week's High Motor podcast, including two intriguing FCS names.
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