Arizona State football: Danny Gonzales speculation as New Mexico coach continues

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Arizona State defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales' name came up quickly amid news of a coaching change at New Mexico.

It hasn't stopped coming up.

Gonzales, who has extensive ties to the Lobos' program, continues to be mentioned as a possibility to be the school's next head coach.

Would he leave ASU to coach at his alma mater?

Gonzales addressed the speculation last week:

"I’m the defensive coordinator here at Arizona State," Gonzales said. "I do love this place. I was taught a long time ago, between (former New Mexico defensive coordinator and current Virginia head coach) Bronco Mendenhall and (former New Mexico State head coach and current San Diego State head coach) Rocky (Long) that when people talk, you always listen. And I think that’s the best thing to do. When you’re wanted, it’s always nice."

Check out the latest speculation about Gonzales and the New Mexico coaching job.

College Football News: Danny Gonzales predicted to be New Mexico's coach

Pete Fiutak writes: "The New Mexico grad was fantastic as the San Diego State defensive coordinator before taking on the same job under Herm Edwards at Arizona State. He has no head coaching experience, but he’s going to be on most lists for mid-level gigs."

Albuquerque Journal: New Mexico will contact Danny Gonzales about job

Steve Virgen writes: "Danny Gonzales, Arizona State’s defensive coordinator and a former UNM player and assistant, will be among those contacted, the Journal has learned. Gonzales expressed to friends his interest in the opening, the Journal reported last week."

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Albuquerque Journal: Danny Gonzales tops speculate list of New Mexico candidates

Steve Virgen writes: "Danny Gonzales, the Arizona State football defensive coordinator, as well as a former University of New Mexico defensive back and assistant coach, has expressed to his friends an interest in the opening for Lobos head coach, the Journal has learned. ... As far as potential candidates for the UNM football head coaching job go, the list would appear to start with Gonzales, 43."

KOB: Danny Gonzales favorite to land New Mexico job

Lee Faria writes: "Danny Gonzales is reportedly the frontrunner to become the new UNM football coach. Gonzales is no stranger to New Mexico. He played for the Lobos and graduated from UNM. Gonzales went on to work as an assistant under Rocky Long. He’s the current defensive coordinator at Arizona State."

MORE: Danny Gonzales suggested as candidate for UNLV, New Mexico jobs

Sante Fe New Mexican: Would it be smart for Gonzales to take New Mexico job?

Will Webber writes: "Yeah, yeah. This is the low-hanging fruit, the can we’ve been kicking down the road for a long, long time. He’s an Albuquerque guy, a UNM grad and a former Lobo assistant under Rocky Long. Now he’s the associate head coach and defensive coordinator at Arizona State, a place that is already shaking things up after the dismissal of its offensive coordinator and two other assistants on Monday. Gonzales is the favorite for the job but, really, it might be a smart move for him to stay at ASU and wait for a better opportunity. His profile is on the rise as the Sun Devils are getting plenty of national attention under head coach Herm Edwards."