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
NIL Life
5/1/2024
Is college athletics at a breaking point? What can be done in the NIL era to help teams manage their rosters? Does anything need to be done?
Should scholarships be like contracts were there are multi-year deals? Release clauses when a player wants to transfer?
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Duration:00:38:46
Portal Day
5/1/2024
The reaction continues to JT Toppin's decision to enter the transfer portal. You will hear a lot of 'guardrails', schools needing protraction, but what does that all mean?
Do schools need to take over NIL to make meaningful changes?
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Duration:00:40:54
Kenny Thomas Portal and Playoffs
4/30/2024
Lobo legend and NBA veteran, Kenny Thomas, reacts to the news of JT Toppin entering the transfer portal. What does he think of Toppin's decision and how things are handled in this era.
What was his biggest surprise so far of the NBA playoffs?
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Duration:00:42:59
Buy It All
4/30/2024
Travis Kelce has a new deal in Kansas City. Is he on track to be the GOAT of the position?
Another court ruling to watch when it comes to the NCAA that could open the door to a full split when it comes to division one athletics.
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Duration:00:35:41
Lakers Last Dance
4/30/2024
How did the Nuggets out do the Lakers again in the final minuets? Was the series about the Lakers not being good enough or the Nuggets being that much better?
Will LeBron stay in LA? What will the Lakers do this offseason?
Would you be shocked if the Lobos lost a starter to the transfer portal a day before the deadline?
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Duration:00:40:44
Too Good to Lose
4/29/2024
Was the 'Big-3' ever a thing? How could the Suns spend so much money to not win one playoff game?
Up 3-1 are the Nuggets in a must win position?
Remembering a Lobo legend, Ruben Douglas, who passes away.
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Duration:00:39:58
New Lobo
4/26/2024
UNM adds one and loses one to the transfer portal. What direction is Richard Pitino going with next year's additions?
Can Joel Embiid change his legacy with a first round comeback? Is the Lakers run with LeBron, done-done.
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Duration:00:42:12
Swing It
4/26/2024
Breaking down the Flacons plan at QB. How could were the defensive selections in the first round?
Nick Knee from Sandia Golf Club discusses his Master experience, golf trying to get past LIV/PGA issues and an easy at home swing tip for your golf game.
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Duration:00:34:25
Feeling a Draft
4/26/2024
Reactions to the most impactful and interesting first round NFL Draft selections. Can you get on board with Atlanta? Can Sean Payton develop a quarterback? Was defense disrespected?
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Duration:00:41:29
Best Draft Options
4/25/2024
When it comes to picks 2 and 3 in the draft what should the Commanders and Patriots do? What scenarios are on the table if the Patriots want to trade down? Who goes up, who gets picked, what do you want to see?
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Duration:00:40:42
Kenny Thomas Playoff First Reaction
4/23/2024
Lobo legend and 11-year NBA vet, Kenny Thomas, shares his thoughts on the 76ers and Lakers not being able to execute in the 4th quarter. Do they need to do a 180 or stay the course? Who else is he buying into in the Western Conference?
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Duration:00:42:42
How to Deal With It
4/23/2024
How much impact will all the new rules regarding college athletics impact college fan bases? How do you understand the frustration, but sell the new normal?
Will the win/lose record of Lobo football over the next two years dictate UNM's future conference?
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Duration:00:36:49
Comeback or Collapse
4/23/2024
Who hurts more? The Lakers and 76ers are down 2-0 to the Nuggets and Knicks. Who made the plays? Who didn't and what needs to change?
Thoughts on Jamal Mashburn Jr's new program, how Lobo fans feel about that and JT Toppin's announcement.
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Duration:00:40:28
Spring Feelings
4/22/2024
Who thinks Jayden Daniels has a higher ceiling than Caleb Williams? Are both set up for success if they go #1 and #2?
The new way of doing things for Lobo football.
Better run better than Tiger Woods?
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Duration:00:43:13
Spring Fever
4/22/2024
Former Lobo QB and radio analyst, Ned James, discusses the Lobos spring game from the quarterback to culture.
What would you do with Dak Prescott?
Big week ahead for the Isotopes.
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Duration:00:37:52
All About the Home Teams
4/22/2024
NBA and NHL home teams were undefeated this weekend in game one playoff action. Which NBA team made the biggest statement? Who should worry the most?
Lobo basketball lands a guard from the portal. How will he fit in?
Did Dak Prescott say the right or wrong think when it comes to a contract extension?
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Duration:00:42:10
KT Playoff Preview
4/22/2024
Former Lobo and NBA forward Kenny Thomas breaks down the first round of the NBA playoffs. Who does he like? What's his upset pick?
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Duration:00:35:17
How to be a Fan
4/18/2024
With the transfer portal and NIL what do athletes think about 'loyalty'? Hear from co-host Sy Riley who just got done playing LB at UNM about how the players and the locker room feel about the new challenges and advantages for players, the other side to it all (coaches decisions) and how to deal with uncertain fans.
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Duration:00:35:20
Bad Reference
4/18/2024
More injured stars in the play-in tourney. Can the 76ers take out the Knicks?
Why is Robert Kraft so against Bill Belichick? Who BB be a head coach again in the NFL?
When betting on yourself is the wrong thing to do. Are you OK with leagues embracing sports gambling?
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Duration:00:40:06
More Grip
4/17/2024
Already flirting with names for the Warriors 're-tool'. Would Steph leave town?
What is it like trying to build team chemistry in the transfer portal era?
Voice of the Isotopes, Josh Suchon, discusses his Warriors and what the baseball folks are saying when it comes to pitching injuries.
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Duration:00:41:49