Don Carthel builds solid foundation for success in WT football program

West Texas A&M hasn't always won at least 10 games and the conference championship each season.

It just seems that way.

The arrival of Don Carthel, who guided Eastern New Mexico to a 44-28-1 record from 1985-1991 and to the 1991 Lone Star Conference title, reversed WT's football fortunes. The Buffs went from worst - 5-27 the three previous seasons under Ronnie Jones - to first and 33-5 under Carthel.

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