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
Lobo Couch
2/26/2025
Lobo fans react after the Lobos loss at San Diego State. A tough two games for the Lobos, how do they bounce back?
Reason for concern or just a loss to a good conference opponent?
Where will Mathew Stafford play next year?
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Duration:00:43:41
Lobos Response
2/26/2025
What can the Lobos learn from their loss at San Diego State?
Where does that put the Aztecs in the MW tourney title race?
What do you want to see from the Lobos over their final three games?
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Duration:00:36:45
Aztec Game Plan
2/26/2025
The Lobos dropped their second straight game losing at San Diego State. How did SDSU frustrate the Lobos?
What does UNM need to do to clean things up?
Are they still on the right side of the bubble?
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Duration:00:44:38
Big Game KT
2/25/2025
Lobo legend Kenny Thomas discusses getting ready for big games, what the Lobos response will be at SDSU and shares his thoughts on Luka and the Lakers.
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Duration:00:42:24
Coach Speak
2/25/2025
What did Richard Pitino have to say ahead of the Lobos game at San Diego State?
What will be the difference in the matchup?
Does the NMAA need to relook at some of it's rules?
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Duration:00:37:03
Expectations
2/25/2025
What are your expectations for the Lobos at Aztecs?
How will the game play out? Who will step up?
Should the NFL ban the Eagles Tush Push?
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Duration:00:40:33
Future is Now
2/24/2025
Rus Bradburd, a former assistant coach for New Mexico State and UTEP, discusses his new book and shares his thoughts on NMSU basketball.
Where are the Lobos in CBS Sports new bracket? What is their ceiling and what is the floor?
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Duration:00:42:21
Prop Best
2/24/2025
Fresno State is dealing with a potential player betting sandal.
Is the new PAC-12 nearing a media rights deal?
How can the Mountain West stay afloat on the basketball side?
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Duration:00:37:20
Refocused
2/24/2025
After a weekend of Mountain West basketball and no game for the Lobos how do you feel ahead of the San Diego State game? What happened to the Aztecs in Logan?
The trade deadline shook up the western conference. Are the Lakers and Warriors conference finals contenders?
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Duration:00:40:50
KT All In
2/18/2025
Lobo legend Kenny Thomas discusses UNM's win over Utah State, NIL for student-athletes and his thoughts on NBA All-Star weekend.
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Duration:00:43:30
What is Needed
2/18/2025
What should or could to state do to help fund college athletics?
What would fans like to see?
What should players be getting?
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Duration:00:38:03
Buying Players
2/18/2025
A bill advanced in the senate regarding money for student-athletes, but can it be used for NIL?
What could come from the state in terms on money going to in state universities for overall athletic funds?
Should the state do it?
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Duration:00:41:09
New Mexico Tru
2/17/2025
Lobo sophomore guard Tru Washington joined the show to discuss his career day against Utah State, how he has developed his overall game, choosing basketball over football and how the Lobos have stayed locked in after big wins.
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Duration:00:13:31
How Good Can They Be
2/17/2025
What keeps Lobo fans coming back? What will happen if and when the Lobos get to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament?
How will the Lobos use Washington and Dent in the pick and roll moving forward?
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Duration:00:42:52
Looking Ahead
2/17/2025
After the Lobos swept Utah State, what's on deck? When can they cut down nets?
Resume wise where do the Lobos sit when it comes to NCAA seeding?
Tru Washington scored a career high 25 points, what did he have to say about his performance?
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Duration:00:39:57
Sweep
2/17/2025
The Lobos pulled off another second half comeback behind Donovan Dent and Tru Washington.
How did the Lobos get the advantage on the free throw line? Who stepped up with no Amzil and Noland getting hurt?
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Duration:00:40:15
KT's Time
2/14/2025
Lobo legend Kenny Thomas discusses the Lobos finish against Wyoming. What he expects out of Donovan Dent and what happens if it is a tight game Sunday against Utah State.
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Duration:00:44:40
Athletics Value
2/14/2025
How much impact does Lobo athletics have on the community?
If the Lobos beat Utah State, what does that do for their resume? How do you feel about the road games ahead?
How good is UNM vs the level of conference play this year?
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Duration:01:00:00
Round Two
2/14/2025
Utah State at New Mexico on Sunday, what do you expect? What will be different from game one?
Are Logan and Albuquerque the best basketball venues in the Mountain West?
Should Dallas trade Micah Parsons?
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Duration:00:39:31
Go Time
2/13/2025
Lobo baseball coach Todd Brown discusses the Lobos opening weekend, recruiting challenges and how they develop players.
Who has an Alex Bregman agenda?
How upset were Lobo fans Wednesday night?
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Duration:00:42:33