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
Making Changes
1/13/2025
What's next for the Steelers? Which Wild Card playoff loser is in the most trouble?
What does the offseason look like at the quarterback position across the NFL?
How many teams will make the NCAA Tournament from the Mountain West?
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Duration:00:42:55
What a Hoot
1/13/2025
New Mexico State men's basketball head coach, Jason Hooten, discusses the Aggies 7-1 run over their last eight games with big wins on the road over their rivals and how the team has grown.
What did Richard Pitino say about keeping his point guard around?
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Duration:00:37:22
Uno Reverse
1/13/2025
The Lobos beat the Aztecs at their own game and dominated at The Pit. What stood out from Saturday?
Wild Card weekend, one nail bitter and the better teams won.
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Duration:00:40:33
Jovan's Growth
1/10/2025
New Mexico Lobos freshman forward Jovan Milicevic discusses what it's like playing at the The Pit, what he is confident in right now, what he is working on and staying focused with high expectations.
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Duration:00:12:05
Pit Game
1/9/2025
Lobo women's basketball head coach Mike Bradbury discusses the teams 4-0 start to conference play, still building habits and hosting league favorite UNLV Sunday.
Jerry Palm from CBS Sports breaks down the two CFP semi-final games, who should you put your money on?
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Duration:00:44:16
Going Back
1/9/2025
How many years or games will Bill Belichick coach at North Carolina?
How much is Brock Purdy worth?
Vikings or Rams? Who has the edge at coach and quarterback?
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Duration:00:37:17
Playoff Thoughts
1/9/2025
Penn State or Notre Dame?
Which road team has the best shot in the NFL this weekend?
Can you name the two best teams in the NBA?
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Duration:00:38:57
Grading Wins
1/8/2025
What are the traits of a good team? What have you seen from the Lobos in their last two games?
Is there a quarterback that could be this years Sam Darnold?
Ranking the open jobs in the NFL.
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Duration:00:45:33
What was Said
1/8/2025
What did head coach Richard Pitino say about the Lobos performance at Wyoming? Who is emerging as a go to player?
What will it take to win the Mountain West?
When can a college coach call out their teams effort?
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Duration:00:38:20
Avoided the Trap
1/8/2025
The Lobos used a big second half to beat Wyoming. How did it happen and what does that tell you about the team?
Is Jerry Jones telling us he is brining back Mike McCarthy or is he doing him dirty?
Why you have to chase a quarterback high in the draft.
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Duration:00:44:08
KT Focused
1/7/2025
Lobo legend Kenny Thomas discusses UNM's win over Nevada. Playing with expectations and staying focused in a tough road environment.
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Duration:00:42:50
Who Needs What
1/7/2025
Which veteran quarterbacks will be looking for a place to play and how many rookies are expected to be first round picks this season?
Who is Lobo basketball's biggest perceived conference rival?
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Duration:00:38:58
Avoiding the Trap
1/7/2025
Lobo men's basketball heads into Wyoming as 6.5 point favorites. Will they roll the Cowboys?
Speaking of Cowboys, Jerry Jones is the GM, stop asking.
How NFL win totals played out this season.
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Duration:00:41:04
When it Mattered
1/6/2025
The Lobos hit their free throws when it mattered. What else did they do late against Nevada?
Who is coming back at head coach and which NFL teams fired their head coach?
Draft order and potential landing spots for veteran quarterbacks.
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Duration:00:41:40
Not a Travel
1/6/2025
Nelly Junior Joseph with a shot that will live forever. How did UNM manage the final moments late against Nevada?
The Mountain West is set to add a new football member.
NFL bonus season.
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Duration:00:40:05
Magic Moment
1/6/2025
In game 1,000 the Lobos won what will become a lifetime memory for Lobos fans.
Black Monday around the NFL, what jobs are open?
First reaction the NFL Wild Card Weekend.
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Duration:00:42:25
Streak Breakers
1/2/2025
Did the Lobos win by enough at Fresno State? What concerns does Richard Pitino have about how his team is closing games.
CBS Sports Jerry Palm breaks down the CFP and gives his pick for Notre Dame/Georgia.
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Duration:00:40:05
Bowl SZN
1/2/2025
Three of the four teams with a first round bye in the playoffs lost. What were the big takeaways from the first three CFP games?
Who is winning bowl season?
Is there any movement to move the football transfer window?
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Duration:00:41:22
Dent's World
12/19/2024
Just how good was Donovan Dent's performance against VCU? As he climbs the ladder where could he rank all-time at UNM?
Are the Jets too far gone when it comes to their owner?
Is this one of the best rookie classes ever in the NFL?
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Duration:00:43:33
Transfer Up
12/19/2024
How can the Lobos use players transferring to power conference schools as a positive?
Jerry Palm from CBS Sports shares his thoughts on the first round matchups in this weekends College Football Playoff.
It shows how good the top two Heisman vote winners were because they were not quarterbacks.
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Duration:00:37:44