Former New Mexico State athletic director Mario Moccia served as the athletic director of his alma mater from 2015-25 before being dismissed on Jan. 2 by NMSU president Valerio Ferme.
The Aggies experienced plenty of athletic success during Moccia’s tenure, alongside many moments NM State fans would like to forget. The university saw unprecedented success in many sports and in generating money, but controversies — specifically the sexual assault allegations revealed within the 2022-23 men’s basketball team — hovered over that success.
As the Aggies move forward in a new era under acting athletic director Amber Burdge, here’s a look back at notable events during Moccia’s 10-year stint at NM State:
Athletic success
Aggies athletics saw much success under Moccia’s watch…