The Opening Drive
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.
Episodes
Broken
It's time to adjust what we think of Justin Herbert. Is he the next Sam Darnold or done done? How can quarterbacks bounce back in the second act? What injuries from the weekend will linger in the NFL? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bouncing Back
What happened to the NFC East? Who can bonce back, Philly or Washington? How should NFL teams manage end of game situations? UNLV ended any College Gameday hopes in Albuquerque. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Records
New Mexico State head football coach Tony Sanchez discusses how the Aggies defense has played while they figure out who can step up at the quarterback position. A MNF classic. Could we see Allen vs Stafford again? Can the Dodgers bounce back at home? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lobo Hoops with Geoff Grammer
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Jason Eck talks Lobo Football
Upcoming game with Hawaii and other games this past weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eric Olen, Season Ahead
New Mexico men's basketball coach, Eric Olen, shares his thoughts on the roster, the challenges of scheduling and how you get players to buy in when not everyone is going to be the 'man'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Football Friday
Will Dallas ever figure it out? Football Friday notes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No D
Dallas showed up in a 'kid-of-got-to-win-game' and laid an egg against Tampa Bay. Can the White Sox story survive? Should MLB shorten the season and add in a few more postseason games? Who is next on the NFL trade block? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
College Gameday
Is North Dakota State and New Mexico handle their business could College Gameday head to Albuquerque? What would that mean for UNM locally and nationally? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Palm Reader
Jerry Palm, PalmBrackets.com, discusses this weeks biggest games and how New Mexico can stay in the playoff conversation. What happened with New Mexico State's offense? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Championship Form
Have the Dodgers rounded into their final form at the right time? What will the Brewers need to pull off an upset even with homefield advantage? What are the preseason vibes around Mountain West basketball? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rider Wednesday
Sean Rider, Albuquerque Journal, discusses the Lobos win over UTEP, the development of the passing game and the early returns across the Mountain West. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Poll Position
The Mountain West released the preseason polls and all-conference teams. Where did the Lobos land? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ace
Do the Dodgers have a new postseason Ace? Can the Padres swing all the momentum their way? Who will still be alive on Thursday? Which NFL injuries will linger past this weekend? Still on board with 'GOTI'? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Offers
With the buzz around Lobo football the job offers will come for Jason Eck. Former Lobo football coach Dennis Franchione passed away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rolling
Is Aaron Boone done in New York? Can anyone slow down the White Soxs? College gameday to Albuquerque? Problems or speed bump, which NFL squads are in early trouble? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mid Week
New Mexico State head football coach Tony Sanchez discusses the Aggies win over Western Kentucky, what the QB change brought to the offense and switching to three straight Wednesday games. Are the Falcons the best team in the NFC South? How should referees act and respond? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dub's and L's
Biggest winners and losers from Sunday's NFL action. Is UNLV primed to take out NDSU? How can the Lobos stay on track? Where is the money coming from if you want to fire a coach in college football? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Work to Do
The Lobos have a bye week before heading to Hawaii, what's on deck? Heartbreak for the Padres while the Dodgers and Braves are tight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason Eck, Hot Start
New Mexico football head coach Jason Eck discusses the Lobos 61-7 win over UTEP, how the passing game flashed early and what stands out about how UNM is finishing games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rivalry?
New Mexico handed UTEP a welcome to the Mountain West moment. What does it say about UNM to beat teams the way they are? Who stepped up in a big way and who folded on Sunday? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drew Speech, UNM FB
5th year safety, Drew Speech, shares what it is like playing on this Lobo defense, his journey to UNM and what it will take to achieve the programs lofty goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tips
Nick Knee, Sandia Golf Club, shares his thoughts on match play and why equipment matters and shares this weeks golf tip to improve your game. Andy Morgan, KTSM 9 News in El Paso, jumps on to preview UTEP and how the Miners are feeling ahead of Mountain West play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rising
Can Cleveland keep this going? How do you manage one more year of Aaron Rodgers? Will smoke lead to fire for Drake Maye? Mid-week CUSA, the Aggies get it done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are They Good?
How have the Browns found life this season? Will the Steelers be a mess again this year? What will it take for them to find a quarterback they believe in? Can the Braves carry their momentum against the Dodgers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Center It
UNM offensive lineman, Kaden Robnett, joins the show to discuss expectations, his journey to New Mexico and staying focused. Which G6 conference has the edge right now? The surprise bowl, Cleveland vs Pittsburgh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Building
Jerry Palm, PalmBrackets.com, shares his thoughts on last weeks results, can Mississippi State pull the upset, who to watch in the SEC and the G6 landscape. Is Boise State by far better than the other G6 teams? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Move On
Three two game sweeps and a winner take all game on deck. MLB postseason thoughts. Dallas made another move to strengthen their defense. College golf match play in New Mexico! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rider Wednesday
Sean Rider, Albuquerque Journal, shares his thoughts on the Lobos win at NMSU, the offensive development and what's ahead with UTEP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Renewed
With Mountain West play upon us what is the buy-in level for Lobo football? What do you expect against UTEP? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tone Setters
MLB Playoffs game one tone setters. What are the fan expectations for Saturday with UTEP in town? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parity?
Are we seeing parity or mediocre football? Should pass interferences calls be reviewable? Leaning into the vets over the 'young' guns at quarterback? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Season
Injuries played a big week three role, what ones will linger? Why old QB's stick around! New Mexico women's basketball head coach Amy Eagan drops in studio to shares thoughts on the season ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bounce Back
New Mexico State head football coach Tony Sanchez discusses the issues against the Lobos and the quick turnaround to a Thursday night game. It was a Disney Movie for the Bears. How much trouble are the Eagles in? Surprised by the J.J. McCarthy trade? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason Eck, Roaster Secured
New Mexico Lobos head football coach Jason Eck discusses how UNM pulled away from NMSU, what separated the quarterbacks and starting strong in Mountain West play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dubs and L's
Who were the biggest winners and losers from Sunday's action? Monday Night Football, closer than expected? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Struggles
The Mountain West has some warts. What happened this weekend? Iowa stuns Michigan and USC misses another chance. UNM building towards a huge season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pull Away
The Lobos handled New Mexico State. What stood out? Moving forward with Toa and how disappointed should NMSU be? Late misses for Dallas and the Rams. Which quarterbacks are in big trouble? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kurt Roth Ambassador to the Lobo Club
Long time supporter of Lobo Basketball and Football talks about NIL / Revenue Sharing and many other topics related to the Lobo's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Palm Reader
Jeff and Ed talk football with Jerry Palm about all the college games from this past week and upcoming games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rider Wednesday
Sean Rider, Lobo football beat reporter for the Albuquerque Journal, discusses UNM at OU, how the team is preparing for NMSU and what to expect in Las Cruces. What will decide this seasons Rio Grande Rivalry? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Run It
New Mexico Cross Country Coach Darren Gauson shares how UNM rose to national prominence and has stayed there. Is there anything more impactful in sports than the QB position? Setting the stage for the MLB postseason. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hurt
What's next for teams dealing with injuries at quarterback? Is this it for Justin Herbert in LA? What's bubbling ahead of the UNM-NMSU game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tony Sanchez, Rivalry Prep
New Mexico State head football coach Tony Sanchez shares what he saw on film from the Lobos, where NMSU wants to attack and how the bye weeks plays into preparation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Respect
Dealing with the narrative, does OU stick or where the Lobos that good? Three biggest losers and winners from Sunday's NFL action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feeling
How are Lobo fans feeling about the OU game and the schedule ahead? Impactful injuries at the quarterback position from Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lobo Thoughts
New Mexico gave Oklahoma a game, what stood out? What are the expectations for the rest of the season? Can the Mountain West make any noise before conference play? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason Eck, Rivalry Week
New Mexico Lobos head football coach Jason Eck discusses the performance at Oklahoma, what areas the Lobos need to clean up and embracing another big week with New Mexico State on deck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Must Win
Which teams could fall way behind with a 0-2 start to their NFL season? Nick Knee, Sandia Golf Club, chats upcoming PGA Tour changes and shares this week's golf tip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Favorites
Can anyone rise to the level that Josh Allen is playing at? The Bills have a Super Bowl offense and that should scare the rest of the league. The Lobos head to OU, who is feeling the upset? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Noise
When does the outside noise overtake the on-field product? NFL injuries, how are you feeling about week two and your fantasy team? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Palm Reader
Jerry Palm, PalmBrackets.com, shares his thoughts on Oregon and Ohio State, the lean in LSU/Ole Miss and how the G6 representative is shaping up. The next two weeks will set a tone for UNM and NMSU. The Browns are grinding the wrong axe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get It Done
How can the Lobos get Oklahoma on their heels? Revenge weekend in football? Another let down from New Mexico United. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rider Wednesday
Sean Rider, Albuquerque Journal Lobo beat writer, shares his thoughts on the first two weeks, the QB room, making it a game this weekend and the underwhelming start to the year for the Mountain West. Will the Lobos pull out some tricks at OU? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Moments
AI and Texas. Lobo football momentum building ahead of OU. How good are they, G6 addition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clinched
Despite winning four straight division titles the Brewers are still waiting on their October moment. After overreaction Monday it's reset Wednesday. What concerns are real after week on in the NFL? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Locks
Is there anyone in the NFL that is a playoff lock? Keep pushing for more at University Stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Task at Hand
Mercyhurst or a bigger issue? Any doubt Lobo fans will show up this season? How can the Lobos stay with or beat Oklahoma on Saturday? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Worried
The Broncos laid a Monday night egg. Kansas City is back, but what week one performances are more than just early season warts? Who had the most impressive week one? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tony Sanchez, Bye Focus
New Mexico State head football coach Tony Sanchez discusses the critical decisions late against Hawaii, how their turnovers changed the game and where his team is as they turn their attention to the Lobos in two weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Winners - Losers
Who lands on the NFL top winners and losers list? How has Jason Eck changed the confidence on and off the field surrounding Lobo football;? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
System
The Lobos handled their business and now step up in competition. What stands out and who needs to perform against the Sooners? More of the same from Dallas and Green Bay... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Over React
With one game remaining in the NFL Week 1 schedule, it's time to overreact to Sunday's action! The Mountain West has a football problem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason Eck, Step Up
New Mexico head football coach Jason Eck discusses his team performance of the first two weeks, focusing on cleaning things up while embracing the moment ahead this weekend at Oklahoma. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bailen George, UNM FB
The Lobos freshman receiver scored his first career touchdown against Central Michigan and is a part of an exciting skill group who committed to UNM and bought in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Just One
Seattle will have to deal with an early Sam Darnold injury, but do they have the best defense in the NFL? How will the 49ers and Rams deal with the after effects of the Australia game? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Palm Reader
Jerry Palm, PalmBrackets.com, discusses game clocks, last weeks impactful results and who he trusts between Texas and Ohio State. Is Seattle Drake Maye's kryptonite? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drake or Drew
A fourth quarter meltdown from the Patriots. Major game one injuries. What were your biggest takeaways from the NFL opener? Dodger drama or the right time to rest? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rider Wednesday
Sean Rider, Lobo football reporter for the Albuquerque Journal, shares his thoughts on week one, how the Lobos handled multiple quarterbacks and the level the defense could rise to. A story that you need to know in the aftermath of 9/11. A military veteran performs an impactful play this week in Albuquerque. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tone Setter
Where will the NCAA and the conferences go know with rules one player eligibility? Expectations for the 49ers and Rams in Australia. Opportunities against an FCS opponent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heel
Did the SEC call LSU's bluff? Is Lane Kiffin the villain college football needs? Seattle and New England kickoff the NFL season, which way are you leaning? The Lobos free square is on deck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the Moment
After one week who is already looking too far ahead when it comes to Lobo football? How can UNM build off week one with Mercyhurst on deck? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trust
How do you feel about the Lobos opening win against Central Michigan? Are you buying what the Lobos coaching staff is selling on offense? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Works For Now
Do you believe in the Lobos multiple quarterback system? Western Michigan, only themselves to blame? Is LSU the villain college football needs? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tony Sanchez, Response
New Mexico State head coach Tony Sanchez discusses how a slow start turned into a major finish for the Aggies in their win over Mercyhurst. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason Eck, Week One Review
New Mexico Lobos head football coach Jason Eck, shares his thoughts on the Lobos defense, discussing the multi-QB system with the players and building off week one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Choose One
Nick Knee, Sandia Golf Club, shares his thoughts on the PGA Tour season and a golf tip. Would you rather be New Mexico or Rutgers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Buy In
Brining the community together through sports. What is the investment worth? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We Back
Colorado and Georgia Tech gave us the first 'wow' game of the season. How bad was Rutgers loss to UMass? Should LSU play the 'NFL' players that were deemed by the court to be eligible? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Investing
The New Mexico Chupacabras has a new head coach, Corey Roberson, why did he decide to leave Green Bay and what does he think he can create in New Mexico? Under the radar good for this NFL team? Slow start but big finish in store for these young running backs? Pros or not? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
