The video showed Diego Pavia urinating on the practice field at UNM and the team’s logo while being accompanied by several people who were not shown
However, the rivalry between New Mexico State University (NMSU) and the University of New Mexico (UNM) has recently taken an odd and nasty turn. College football rivalries have long been known to stoke passions and tensions.
NMSU QB Diego Pavia urinates on UNM logo, video goes viral
New Mexico State QB Diego Pavia filmed urinating on rival New Mexico’s practice field logo
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The Aggie quarterback Diego Pavia is the subject of debate after an alleged video of him peeing on the Lobo practice field surfaced. KOB 4, an Albuquerque-based NBC station, broke the news of the video first. Yells of “Yeah, 10!” can be heard encouraging him in the video, possibly alluding to Pavia, who is wearing jersey number 10.
Controversy before the UNM vs. NMSU game
This event took place just prior to the Aggies’ fierce rivalry game against the Lobos earlier this month when Pavia led the Aggies to a 27-17 victory. Due to the uproar, this behaviour has caused among both students and spectators, both colleges have opened inquiries into it.
Pavia, an Albuquerque native, is presently playing for NMSU in his second season. Pavia played for the Aggies in their most recent game against Hawaii, a 20-17 loss, despite the controversy that surrounded him. With 155 throwing yards, two touchdown passes, and 97 rushing yards, Pavia put forth a solid performance.
The NMSU football team, which has a record of 2-3 so far this season, is off this week and won’t play again until October 4 when they host FIU.
After Pavia’s shenanigans, Albuquerque was outraged
Outrage about the conduct of Pavia has been generated in Albuquerque, where both universities have significant student populations. Students and locals who spoke with Channel KOB4 expressed their disapproval of Pavia’s acts, with some calling them “disgusting” and “childish.”
Although rivals are notorious for their ferocity, many feel that Pavia’s actions have gone too far. The film’s existence has been disclosed to both colleges, according to UNM, which said, “We are aware of the video and notified NMSU Athletic Administration of its existence on Monday morning.”
NMSU chose not to respond, claiming federal privacy rules in relation to possible student sanctions. The collegiate football community anxiously monitors the investigation as it progresses to see how this rivalry tale will pan out.