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The Opening Drive

The Sports Animal
Mountain West Conference
College Football
Pac-12
NFL
University Of New Mexico
Denver Broncos
Fresno State
Lobo Football
New Mexico State
UNLV
Dallas Cowboys
New Mexico
New Mexico Lobos
Carolina Panthers
NIL
Major League Baseball
Conference Realignment
NCAA
Andy Dalton
Baltimore Ravens

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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Latest Episodes

Who is in and who is out this week at quarterback? Should these quarterbacks return?

Staying the course.

Comedy and sports broadcasting?

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San Diego State head coach Sean Lewis joins the show to discuss the Aztecs season and what he sees from the Lobos this season.

Art Briles at Eastern New Mexico, how are people feeling.

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New Mexico State head football coach Tony Sanchez discusses the Aggies win at UTEP, coming back from 21-0 down and what's in store for their seniors this week.

Another rough night for Mountain West basketball.

MNF, just run the football.

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Eastern New Mexico made a splash with their new head football coach.

Could we see 30,000 at University Stadium Friday?

It would mean more to win the Mountain West this year.

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The Lobos defeated Air Force to keep their MW title hopes alive. How did they do it?

Lobo basketball bounced back against Mississippi State, what stood out?

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New Mexico Lobos head football coach Jason Eck discusses the Lobos win at Air Force, the defensive plan in place and staying focused in the moment with San Diego State on deck in a game with Mountain West title game implications.

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The final two weeks present a multitude of possibilities for the Mountain West football title game.

Some big injuries for upcoming UNM football opponents.

Fantasy Football Takes!

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Recent Guests

Jason Hooten
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Jason Hutton
Men's basketball coach at New Mexico State
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Chris Howell
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Episode: Chris Howell
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Brandon Krisztal
Sports reporter covering Denver sports and contributor to Guerilla Sports
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Episode: Aggressive
Shea Serrano
New York Times best-selling author, known for his works on hip hop and basketball
Episode: Serrano, Expensive Basketball
Gabe Lopez
Lobo's defensive end, captain
University of New Mexico
Episode: For the Fans
Jeff Grammer
Coverage of the Lobo basketball team
Episode: All Turquoise
Sean Ridder
Beat writer for Lobo Football for the Albuquerque Journal
Albuquerque Journal
Episode: Rider Wednesday

Hosts

Jeff Siembieda
Co-host providing entertaining recaps and insightful sports commentary.
JJ Buck
Co-host engaging listeners with passionate sports discussions and analysis.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Eck, Find a Way
Q: What did you think about just the secondary, you know, against Curry when he really came in and took the majority of the snaps?
Eck expresses his satisfaction with the secondary's performance, highlighting their ability to avoid large plays despite a couple of unfortunate moments.
Eck, Find a Way
Q: When you look at Lee and Zarca, their quarterback, what do you see?
Eck notes that their quarterback only threw three times last week but has previously thrown more, indicating versatility in their offensive strategy.
Chris Howell
Q: What's it like to have your brother as your coach?
It changes things a bit, there's a higher standard set, but he treats me like everyone else and maintains a competitive atmosphere during practices.
Chris Howell
Q: How do you feel as a team and individually after the first three games?
We feel great but we try to take it game by game. It was challenging, especially with some key players out, but it helped us develop offensively.
The Sizzle
Q: How is the tone surrounding Lobo football as they face Colorado State?
The callers reflect a positive buzz around Lobo football, emphasizing expectations for a win this weekend due to their current performance and the strength of the team.

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This podcast provides an engaging and informative look at the world of sports, featuring analysis of major events, team performances, and player dynamics across basketball, football, and other sports. Weekly episodes cover a breadth of topics, such as college athletics, player trades, and ongoing tournaments, while also incorporating listener interactions for a lively discussion atmosphere. Unique elements include heartfelt tributes to sports figures and community stories that highlight the impact of sports on local and national levels. The conversational style and passionate commentary from hosts are likely to resonate well with sports enthusiasts seeking a mix of news, analysis, and entertainment.

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2. Jason Hutton
3. Chris Howell
4. Kyle Moore-Brown
5. Brandon Krisztal
6. Shea Serrano
7. Gabe Lopez
8. Jeff Grammer

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