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
Altitude
10/24/2025
San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher said he won't play teams at altitude. Would you want the Lobos to play a neutral site game against them?
Altitude or attitude? What does UNM need?
The Three 'Best' Bets for Sunday's NFL action.
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Duration:00:43:49
MW or PAC
10/24/2025
What's next when it comes to the legal battle between the Mountain West Conference and PAC-12?
Sunday Night Football: Packers at Steelers, who needs it more?
Thick Sunday spreads, what to make of them.
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Duration:00:38:12
High Ceiling
10/24/2025
The Chargers showed they can be a team to watch for in the AFC race. How will the Vikings handle their quarterback situation?
Who has the edge between UNM and USU?
What will the fallout be from the NBA prop bets made by players?
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Duration:00:40:11
Play Who
10/23/2025
Bye weeks and injuries, what does you fantasy football lineup look like this week?
It is Wemby's world now and the NBA better be ready.
First impressions for Lobo women's basketball!
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Duration:00:40:36
Palm Reader
10/23/2025
Jerry Palm, PalmBrackets.com, discusses the top of the Big-10, is Vandy for real and who has the edge right now in the Group of 5 race?
An owner bashing his quarterback?
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Duration:00:35:49
Missed Opportunity
10/23/2025
New Mexico State lost at home to Missouri State in overtime. What are they chances at making a bowl game?
Who is available to start at quarterback in the NFL this weekend?
How should you feel about preseason polls?
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Duration:00:40:56
Rider Wednesday
10/22/2025
Sean Rider, Lobo football beat writer for the Albuquerque Journal, discusses the noise surrounding this weekends game, the quarterback battle and what will end up deciding Saturday's conference clash.
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Duration:00:41:42
Moves
10/22/2025
Are there any impactful trades ahead in the NFL?
Russell Wilson vs Sean Payton.
Will New Mexico State hold serve at home tonight?
Lobo cross country, best program in the Mountain West?
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Duration:00:40:28
The Return
10/22/2025
How are fans feeling about Bronco Mendenhall's return? Does it mean more for the coaches? How do the players feel?
The NBA is back: skinny Luka puts up numbers, but questions remain for the Lakers.
Can Kevin Durant be the Rockets closer?
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Duration:00:40:23
Ceilings
10/21/2025
Did the Lions show that they have a higher ceiling than others in the NFC? Who is on their tier?
Can Seattle be a team that earns a home playoff game?
What are the early expectations from Lobo fans when it comes to Saturday's game against Utah State.
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Duration:00:43:38
Cap It
10/21/2025
How have the Dodgers been able to develop and win in free agency?
Does MLB need a salary cap or do owners need to put their big boy pants on?
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Duration:00:37:34
Spring'ing into the World Series
10/21/2025
George Springer lifted the Blue Jays past Seattle. What are your first thoughts on the World Series matchup?
Will Ohtani's contract change how teams approach super star deals?
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Duration:00:25:54
Sanchez, Clean it Up
10/21/2025
New Mexico State head coach Tony Sanchez discusses the missed opportunities last week in their lose at Liberty. Where the defense has stepped forward creating turnovers and how the offense has developed a ground game the last two weeks. NMSU hosts Missouri State Wednesday night.
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Duration:00:14:00
Building Expectations
10/20/2025
What will the vibe with Lobos fans this week as Bronco Mendenhall returns with Utah State?
Where can the Lobos offense improve?
Are you ready for exhibition college basketball?
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Duration:00:43:11
Backup
10/20/2025
Do the Lobos need to diversify their offense? A little more QB2?
What word best describes Ohtani?
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Duration:00:23:28
Wild Finish
10/20/2025
How did the Broncos win this weekend? Can the Cowboys be a playoff team?
Did we see the best postseason performance, ever?
How did UNM get past Nevada on Saturday?
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Duration:00:42:30
Eck, Finding Ways
10/20/2025
New Mexico Lobos head football coach Jason Eck discusses UNM's win over Nevada, how they were able to overcome turnovers, get to the right plays on offense, limit big plays against and dealing with the noise ahead of Utah State this Saturday.
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Duration:00:15:25
Homecoming
10/17/2025
What injuries and weather could change this weekends NFL games?
The three 'best' bets for Sunday.
How is homecoming on campus?
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Duration:00:41:44
Remember
10/17/2025
The Lobos and Nevada have an interesting history.
What will decide Saturday nights game?
What about the 'Hoooo' gets people going?
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Duration:00:38:14
Turn Back the Clock
10/17/2025
The Dodgers continued their hot starting pitching. How did the ALCS get flipped?
Joe Flacco, the savior. Who will win the AFC North?
The trickle down from UNM's win at UCLA continues.
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Duration:00:42:22