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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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Albuquerque, NM

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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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English

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New GM

1/8/2026
The Albuquerque Isotopes have a new general manager. Who and what does the future hold? Is the drama surrounding the transfer portal good for college athletics? What would a universal contract formula look like? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:36

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On the Hunt

1/8/2026
The Dolphins fired their head coach, is it to go after John Harbaugh? The Washington Huskies signed their QB to a deal and he wants to leave. Who's side are you on? Will this spark a change across the board? Jerry Palm, PalmBrackets.com, discusses the CFP and how Indiana has become the favorite in just two years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:09

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Building Momentum

1/8/2026
It was a clean sweep for the Lobos in Ft. Collins with the men and women winning. Is Lane Kiffin the best college football villain? Who has the edge in the CFP semi-finals? Best spot for John Harbaugh? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:21

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Building for the Future

1/6/2026
Where should UNM athletics invest their money? What will the NIL + revenue sharing landscape look like? What will basketball scheduling look like for UNM men's basketball? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:31

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Conference Questions

1/6/2026
Will the conferences decide what is next when it comes to revenue sharing and NIL? Will football sperate from the rest of the sports? How has UNM benefitted and what could happen moving forward? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:38

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Road Opportunity

1/6/2026
What do the Lobos need to do to be successful at Colorado State? What style of game will it be? Portal additions for Lobo football. QB health issues? When will boosters say no? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:37

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Embrace Who You Are

12/30/2025
How are Lobo fans feeling about their university? What do they want from their next AD? Be passionate about what you love in sports. Apparently everyone is eligible to play college sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:18

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Coming and Going

12/30/2025
What did Fernando Lovo have to say about his time at UNM? Who is in the portal and who has resigned with Lobo football? Jerry Palm, Palmbrackets.com, breaks down this weeks CFP games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:30

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Scenarios

12/30/2025
The Rams are going the wrong direction ahead of the postseason. Who has the best path in the NFC? Lobo basketball at Boise State, who to watch and what will be the difference? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:49

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What are You Passionate About

12/29/2025
Geoff Grammer, Albuquerque Journal, shares his thoughts on Fernando Lovo, where UNM stands and a peek at Lobo basketball at Boise State. Fans are split on Lovo being one-and-done. Is UNM in a place where the next AD can elevate the programs to another level? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:21

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Foundation

12/29/2025
How can the Lobo football build off this season? Who on campus should get a look to be UNM's next athletic director? What is the state of UNM athletics? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:25

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Football Success Leads Too

12/29/2025
Jason Eck's nine win season at UNM opened the doors for many others to have opportunities including Fernando Lovo. What did you think of the Lobos Rate Bowl performance? Lobo to CU? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:37:21

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Palm Reader

12/18/2025
Jerry Palm, PalmBrackets.com, discusses this weekends CFP games, his thoughts on the Heisman and when he is dropping his first college basketball bracket. How should NFL teams handle contracts for good, but not great quarterbacks? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:05

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Step Up

12/18/2025
Sam Darnold has another moment in a big game Thursday Night against the Rams. Can he out duel Mathew Stafford? Who can Michigan land at head coach? Can they lure someone away from a CFP team? Was Puka Nauca playing into the streamers or does he really feel NFL officials throw flags to be on TV? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:45

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Ice-Ice-Wolves

12/17/2025
A big weekend for the New Mexico Ice Wolves. You can enjoy hockey and help out first responders. Will Diego Pavia's character hurt his future? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:50

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Be Aggressive

12/17/2025
60-yard field goals and going for it on fourth down. Which is the bigger development in football? Prove it game for Sam Darnold. What attitude will the Lobos bring to the table against Minnesota at the Rate Bowl? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:35:31

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New Era

12/17/2025
The Dolphins are benching Tua for the rest of the season. Who else will be in the quarterback market next year? Why is the quad system different between men's and women's basketball? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:25

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Better Spot?

12/16/2025
What's up with Donovan Dent at UCLA? What do Lobo fans have to say about Eric Olen now? How will the players respond to the Michigan football mess? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:46

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Still the Best?

12/16/2025
When was the last time Boise State football beat a Power-4 program? What issues is the new PAC-12 facing? What does the future hold for Jayden Daniels? Should Arch Manning stay or go? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:30

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Winning, But...

12/16/2025
The Steelers stayed atop of the AFC North with their win over the Dolphins. How do Steelers fans feel given they want Mike Tomlin out? What first round AFC playoff matchups intrigue you? Who will give George Pickens the bag? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:45

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