The Opening Drive
Cumulus Podcast Network
Get an entertaining recap of all sports scores and developing stories as you start your day. Features intriguing guests, controversial topics, and hard-hitting news. It’s what everyone will be talking about around the water cooler. Jeff Siembieda and JJ Buck host weekdays from Albuquerque on KNML-AM, The Sports Animal.
Location:
Albuquerque, NM
Networks:
Cumulus Podcast Network
Description:
Get an entertaining recap of all sports scores and developing stories as you start your day. Features intriguing guests, controversial topics, and hard-hitting news. It’s what everyone will be talking about around the water cooler. Jeff Siembieda and JJ Buck host weekdays from Albuquerque on KNML-AM, The Sports Animal.
Language:
English
Episodes
All-Conference
8/6/2025
Lobo cornerback Abe Williams discusses what makes a good kick returner and why being a good CB is one of the hardest things in sports.
What did Brian Urlacher have to say about Coach Eck and Lobo football.
Veterans vs young quarterbacks, what vibe is needed?
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Duration:00:40:17
Football Done Right
8/6/2025
Michael Lombardi, Super Bowl winning executive and current GM of North Carolina football, discusses his book 'Football Done Right', which offseason is harder NFL or College and what stands out with the top coaches in NFL history.
Has Baker Mayfield ascended to Top-10 status? Who wins the NFC South?
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Duration:00:38:07
Prime Time
8/6/2025
Shedeur Sanders is getting a huge chance to climb the depth chart. Will he do it? What other quarterbacks need to pop in preseason?
Brian Urlacher visited Lobo practice what did the Hall of Famer have to say.
Standoff in Dallas, is the Cowboys playoff loss to the Packers two years ago still causing Jerry Jones problems?
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Duration:00:41:39
Kids Free
8/6/2025
UNM Athletic Director Fernando Lovo discusses UNM allowing kids 12 and under to go for free to Lobo football games and the other improvements and initiatives ahead for Lobo athletics.
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Duration:00:41:45
Motivated
8/4/2025
Lobo WR Michael Buckley shares his journey from Mexico to UNM, what it has been like having three head coaches in three years and his focus this year.
More two-way players?
Bubble titles matter.
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Duration:00:42:34
Be Multiple
8/4/2025
UNM Offensive Coordinator, Luke Schleusner, discusses his journey to UNM, what aspects of the offense he likes right now and his expectations for the quarterbacks.
What position has the most question marks for UNM?
Was a trade the only way Luka Doncic was going to change his ways?
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Duration:00:39:13
Hype Train
8/4/2025
The Broncos hype train is being led by their head coach. Can they snap Kansas City's run of nine straight division titles?
The Jones - Parsons drama continues.
Why are teams scared of true road games? Embrace the atmosphere of college athletics and play the games.
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Duration:00:41:56
What's the Line
8/1/2025
Are the Cowboys and Micah Parsons nearing a point of no return?
Are people still viewing the 2020 season as something that is holding back Lobo football?
What camp injuries could be a problem?
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Duration:00:40:43
Expereince
8/1/2025
How many games is the right amount played in college to feel good about a rookie quarterback?
Nick Knee, Sandia Golf, discusses playing in Tiger Woods shadow and how to get young kids having fun on the golf course.
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Duration:00:40:50
Trade or Pay
8/1/2025
The Commanders have a WR1 issue.
Who stood out during the second day of Lobo football practice?
The big winners of the MLB trade deadline!
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Duration:00:41:41
Move On
7/31/2025
Caitlin Clark's teammates are tired of the noise against her. It's time for WNBA players to embrace this moment.
Who has made the best trade so for in MLB?
Who are the elite running backs in the NFL?
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Duration:00:44:55
Get Lost
7/31/2025
How many players get lost in the transfer portal?
What Group of 6 football conference is poised to rise in 2026?
Should NMSU be looking for a new conference?
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Duration:00:36:22
It's Back
7/31/2025
Football!
How did the Lobo quarterbacks look.
A primetime flop for United.
Do the Dodgers need to worry about their super star?
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Duration:00:43:32
Home Schedule
7/30/2025
What should the Lobo men's basketball home schedule look like?
Do UNM and NMSU need to play twice in the non-conference?
What type of investments should UNM make in University Stadium?
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Duration:00:39:42
Like Father, Like Son
7/30/2025
The apple did not fall far from the tree in Dallas. The Cowboys drag their feet on contracts, but are pushing back on that narrative.
Why are some teams reluctant to sign franchise players?
Which injuries could be a big problem come the regular season?
Free entry to Lobo events?
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Duration:00:41:25
Reider Time
7/29/2025
Lobo football beat writer, Sean Reider from the Albuquerque Journal joins the show for the final hour. Schedules, investment, quarterback play, it is all discussed.
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Duration:00:42:27
What is Better
7/29/2025
Is it better to be bad in a power conference or good in a group of six conference?
Did Memphis change the conference realignment game?
What does that mean for UNM?
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Duration:00:38:41
Prime
7/29/2025
Will college football view Deion Sanders differently?
Now or never for which quarterback?
Who is the under the radar rookie QB?
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Duration:00:42:33
Jack Layne, Lobo QB
7/28/2025
First-year Lobo quarterback Jack Layne discusses his influences, coming back from an elbow injury, why Jason Eck instills so much confidence in his players, and his style of play at the position.
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Duration:00:43:25
NFL vs College Coach
7/28/2025
Where does Bill Belichick rank among college football coaches?
What are the best jerseys for the Isotopes this season?
A veteran responds to a legend.
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Duration:00:38:35