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The Opening Drive

The Sports Animal
University Of New Mexico
Basketball
NFL
World Cup
Mountain West Conference
Albuquerque
New Mexico Lobos
NBA
New York Knicks
NFL Draft
San Antonio Spurs
Transfer Portal
Victor Wembanyama
New Mexico State Football
Los Angeles Dodgers
Lebron James
Lobo Football
Albuquerque, United States
Lobo Basketball
College Football

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

Do the Lobos have the answers to their questions on the football field?

Conversations with CB Jahmir Torres and TE Tripp Walsh.

Baseball always has something you haven't seen up their sleeve.

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Who is set to take home a division title this season across the NFL?

Who can live up to the hype and who will fall short?

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The All-Conference center shares what motivated him last season going from Idaho to UNM, the depth of communication needed at center and how this year's O-Line can take their play to the next level.

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From quarterback to defensive end, the local product is all in on Lobo football and is ready to contribute in any way needed.

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The first year wideout shares what he learned playing four years at the Eastern Washington, the vibes around Lobo football and what pops with the Lobos offense.

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How fun would it be to design an opening drive for your favorite team?

Impact in the middle.

Hard practice or a issue with injuries?

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The Lobos need to replace 148 receptions from last year's team, who will step up?

A conversation with Lobo WR Miles Williams!

When practice pops.

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The Hall of Fame game showed how young quarterbacks can take advantage of opportunities.

What's ahead for the Lobo QB's with Jack Layne out? What will the coaches be looking for?

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Recent Guests

Heather Dyke
Head coach of Lobo Women's Soccer
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Episode: Save the Date
Ray Birmingham
Former New Mexico Junior College head coach; Connie Mack World Series commentator
Connie Mack World Series / CBS Sportsnet
Episode: Rise Up
Matt Larsen
Athletic Director, North Dakota State
North Dakota State University
Episode: With a Z
Katie Duncan
Junior Guard, University of New Mexico Women's Basketball
University of New Mexico
Episode: Katie Duncan, Lobo Women's Basketball
Quintilla Hidalgo
Dutch basketball player, 5'9" freshman for the Lobos
University of New Mexico Lobos
Episode: Quintilla Hidalgo, Lobo Women's Basketball
Rob Harley
Interim head football coach
Northern Illinois University (NIU)
Episode: Accountability
Scotty Walden
Head coach of the UTEP Miners football team
UTEP Miners (University of Texas at El Paso)
Episode: For Sale
Ned James
Former Lobo quarterback and sports broadcaster
UNM Sports Radio Network
Episode: Foundation
Ed Monsonados
Chair of the New Mexico Athletic Commission
New Mexico Athletic Commission
Episode: Ban It?

Hosts

Jeff Siembieda
Host of The Opening Drive; based in Albuquerque; affiliated with The Sports Animal / KNML
JJ Buck
Co-host of The Opening Drive; based in Albuquerque; affiliated with The Sports Animal / KNML

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Save the Date
Q: What is the expectation for the Lobo men's basketball non-conference schedule this year?
The hosts discuss that six meaningful non-conference games would be a big step forward, with ambitious matchups and the possibility of building a stronger resume for NCAA tournament qualification.
Quintilla Hidalgo, Lobo Women's Basketball
Q: How are you adjusting to a new coaching style and group of players?
I enjoy the new challenge and the change, and I find the learning process fun as we grow together as a team.
Quintilla Hidalgo, Lobo Women's Basketball
Q: What attracted you to coming to the United States for college basketball?
It has always been a dream since I was a kid, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to play here and work hard to make it a reality.
New Neighbor
Q: What can I do? What do you need?
Harley responds that the key is understanding players' needs and maintaining a shared vision, while being genuine and forthright about the program's direction.
At the Top
Q: What's he going to do? Is he going to go pro? I think he's made up his mind and we'll talk about that.
Dylan Blomker is expected to discuss whether he should pursue LSU for college baseball or begin a pro career with the Cubs, with details about his decision.

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Two Albuquerque-based sports talk hosts deliver fast-paced, opinionated daily rundowns across football, basketball, baseball, and broader sports business. Episodes mix timely news, hot takes, local context, and occasional guest segments with coaches, athletes, and industry insiders. The banter leans casual and local, with frequent sponsor reads and calls from listeners, making it a go-to for regional sports fans who value timely analysis, interactive banter, and a pulse on both national headlines and local teams. A distinctive element is the frequent integration of local venues and community updates, which helps translate national sports chatter into a familiar Albuquerque lens.

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Recent guests on The Opening Drive include:

1. Heather Dyke
2. Ray Birmingham
3. Matt Larsen
4. Katie Duncan
5. Quintilla Hidalgo
6. Rob Harley
7. Scotty Walden
8. Ned James

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