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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.

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Albuquerque, NM

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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
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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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:33

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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:37:44

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40 Burger

12/19/2024
New Mexico beat VCU thanks to 40 points from Donovan Dent. How impressive of a performance was it? Could Dent be one of the best guards ever at UNM? Diego Pavia could play college football again next year. What happened and what does that mean for JUCO and D1 players? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:38

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Making it Matter

12/18/2024
The list of college coaches gets more and more interesting. What can spice up the NBA Cup for fans and the league? Who has the advantage with the CFP matchups? How high will Ashton Jeanty be drafted? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:36

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Big Game and the Portal

12/18/2024
What did head coach Richard Pitino have to say about the teams non-conference schedule and rebounding from the New Mexico State game? Can and should college football move the transfer portal? How do athletes feel about it? How does the NCAA build a new structure with the new rules? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:35:15

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New Expectations

12/18/2024
New Mexico introduced Jason Eck as their football coach, what is his contract and what are the expectations for year one and the program? Another rookie quarterback is getting the call. How good will the 2024 class be? Rest or push for #1? The QB question in Kansas City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:39

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KT Time

12/17/2024
Lobo legend Kenny Thomas discusses the Lobos 8-3 start and how he feels about the rotation. Does he like the NBA Cup? How does he feel about NBA duo's. Which quarterbacks are the best fit with the top two picks which are trending towards the Giants and Raiders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:52

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Double Dose

12/17/2024
Two Monday Night Football games with two very different paths. Are the Vikings the second best team in the NFC? Is it time for Atlanta to give the keys to the rookie quarterback? Schools leaving the Mountain West don't want to pay exit fee's. What will happens between the PAC and MW? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:49

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Bowls to Coaches

12/16/2024
Executive Director of Bowl Season, Nick Carparelli, joins the show to discuss the upcoming games and why the NCAA, coaches and athletes need to look at moving the transfer portal until after the entire football season is done. Voice of the Idaho Vandals, Dennis Patchin, shares his thoughts on Jason Eck and why the Lobos hit a home run with the hire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:58

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Meet the Coach, Jason Eck

12/16/2024
The new head coach for Lobo football joins the show to discuss why this was the right move for him, what style of football he wants to play and how he wants to work himself into the community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:34:14

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Eck is In

12/16/2024
New Mexico hired Jason Eck as their new head football coach. What is is resume? How are Lobo fans feeling about the hire? Did we see a Super Bowl preview between the Bills and Lions? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:17

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Bounce Back

12/13/2024
Lobo legend Kenny Thomas discusses bouncing back from the NMSU loss. The focus needed at the end of December and if he likes the NBA Cup. Three for all picks for NFL Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:12

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Quiet Search

12/13/2024
It's been a quiet couple of days on the Lobo football coaching search. What is going on? What does UNM have to sell right now? It would be a step up for UNM to become a stepping stone program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:35:55

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Dark Horse

12/13/2024
The Rams kept their division hopes alive while probably keeping the 49ers out of the playoffs. How dangerous could LA be and what questions will the 49ers have to answer in the offseason? Will Chapel Hill Bill takeover college football next season? How will recruits react to the hoodie? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:42

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Breaking Moves

12/12/2024
UNLV landed their next head football coach. A big name returned to a former spot and what's next for the Lobos? Jerry Palm from CBS Sports joins the show to discuss the recent coaching moves and how the 12 team college football playoff field shook out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:37:39

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Coaches!

12/12/2024
Chapel Hill Bill! Did Belichick spurn the NFL or was college his only option? What kind of boost will North Carolina see from this? A new name has emerged in the New Mexico football coaching search. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:36

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Same Page

12/11/2024
Are the Eagles good enough to overcome the noise or will it become too much? Lane Kiffin makes a great point. An update on the New Mexico football head coaching search. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:30

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Bad System?

12/11/2024
Can and will college football move the transfer portal dates until after the entire season is completed? Jerry Jones back tracking on his special teams coach. Trying to make sense of UC Davis to the Mountain West? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:36:38

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KT and the Sweep

12/10/2024
Lobo legend Kenny Thomas is in studio to discuss the Lobos loss to New Mexico State. What he saw Saturday night and what he hopes to see moving forward. Lobo fans reaction to what Bronco Mendenhall did and what's next for Lobo football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:10

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Going Through It

12/10/2024
With Bronco Mendenhall's introductory press conference at Utah State, Lobo fans are letting out their last thoughts on his departure. Where is the Lobo football program right now? Can they be better off is Bronco wasn't all in? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:35:59