 At New Mexico State from 1997 to 2004 as his contract was not renewed, Samuel compiled a 34–57 record.Their 6–5 record in 1999 was the best since 1992 and a 7–5 record in 2002 remains their best record since 1970 and through the 2016 season.A native of Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies, Samuel moved to Jersey City, New Jersey, at the age of 10.