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
Enjoy the Moment
10/28/2025
Some fans are antsy when it comes to the future of Lobo head football coach Jason Eck.
Invest at what level?
How can the Blue Jays bounce back in Game 4?
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Duration:00:42:36
Arm Talent
10/28/2025
How did the Dodgers and Blue Jays get threw extra innings? Who was left? What is left for Game 4?
Lamar Jackson blowup game Thursday? How will the Broncos respond with PS2 out?
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Duration:00:38:41
Did You Make It
10/28/2025
Did you make it until the 18th inning? Could there have been anything else that shocked us in Game 3 of the World Series?
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Duration:00:27:17
Sanchez, Still Focused
10/28/2025
New Mexico State head football coach Tony Sanchez discusses the Aggies overtime loss, dealing with the CUSA mid-week schedule and cleaning things up offensively.
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Duration:00:13:56
Dub's and L's
10/27/2025
Jeff gives his three biggest winners and losers from the NFL weekend.
What will the trickle down be from this years college football coaching cycle?
How are Lobos fans feeling?
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Duration:00:24:08
Saying the Right Things
10/27/2025
How did Jason Eck handle the lead up to and aftermath of the Lobos beating Utah State?
What buy in does a coach need when it comes to Lobo football and the fan base?
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Duration:00:25:00
All Turquoise
10/27/2025
The Lobos dominated Utah State. How did they get it done? What does the win mean for the fan base?
One win from bowl eligibility what are the expectations for the rest of the season?
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Duration:00:43:00
Preseason Grammer
10/27/2025
Geoff Grammer, Lobo basketball beat writer for the Albuquerque Journal, was at the UNM/Washington State exhibition game. What were his takeaways, positive impressions overall?
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Duration:00:15:48
Eck, Complete Game
10/27/2025
New Mexico Lobos head coach Jason Eck breaks down the Lobos win over Utah State, how the special teams popped, controlling the game on the ground and the defense taking advantages of the opportunities in front of them.
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Duration:00:15:15
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