After close to 30 years as the sports information director at the University of New Mexico, Greg Remington decided that it was time for a change of pace.
So the 1976 graduate of Pittsburg High School decided to take a step back from his day-to-day duties with the Lobos and concentrate on other things.
“I guess I was just a little worn out and maybe it was time to take some different endeavors,” Remington said. “Almost 30 years in the business and 28 here, I was getting a little tired of the seven-day-a-week grind.”
But he didn’t walk away completely.
“I retired from the full-time position, but I went back almost immediately quarter-time,” Remington said. “I’ve got some special projects that I’m working on and our AD has been great in working with me on those.”
Some of those projects include helping complete a $60 million renovation to the University of New Mexico basketball arena, ironically named “The Pitt.”
“There are a lot of displays and kiosks that have historical value,” Remington said. “I’m supplying all of the text and photos for those displays.”
In addition to helping the university with its arena renovation, Remington also elected to use his historical knowledge of the university’s athletics program to serve as the color commentator at KKOB radio for Lobo football.
It was a position that Remington held from 2000-2007, but after semiretiring from the university, it was something he just couldn’t resist.
Of course, the university’s football program has had some challenges, including coming off a 1-11 year in 2009. But that doesn’t stop Remington from being enthusiastic for this season.
“I’m just excited about the prospects this year,” Remington said. “I have the benefits of going to practice every day and I can add a little historical perspective to it.”
Remington will share time with longtime Lobo’s play-by-play man Scott Galetti. Over the course of his previous time in the booth, Remington was relied upon to serve up various historical tidbits about New Mexico football. Despite that, he knows he may not know it all.
“I know a lot, but I’m sure there is a lot that I don’t know,” Remington said.
He is also tasked with moving from his position as sports information director, where being a little biased comes with the territory to a position where being biased may not cut the mustard.
