
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 269 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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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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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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