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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

Episodes
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Just Win

1/23/2026
The Aggies are not the problem with the Lobos schedule, it's the outcome of the game. The wild unknown for the Broncos in the AFC Championship game. What will the difference be in the NFC Championship game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:21

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Now or Never

1/23/2026
With no Mahomes, Allen, Jackson, Burrow, is it now or never for Denver or New England? Lobo basketball attendance, it's good but could it be better? LeBron and the Lakers, it will always feel weird. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:04

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Favorites

1/23/2026
Can the Broncos knock off the Patriots with a backup quarterback? Who has the edge overall in the matchup? Breaking down Rams/Seahawks, what will be the difference? Nevada and New Mexico, how similar are these two teams? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:34

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Hearbreak

1/22/2026
The Bills are still trying to talk their way through the head coaching change. Jerry Palm, PalmBrackets.com, dives into his thoughts on the elite tier of college basketball and how impactful will Indiana winning a national title in football become. Any conference win is good when you are trying to build a resume. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:50

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Final Minuets

1/22/2026
The Lobos controlled the game against Fresno State, but the whistles over the final eight minuets changed things. What stands out about how the Lobos are winning? Award season in the NFL, who will be the MVP? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:52

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Coach Speak

1/22/2026
How did Eric Olen feel after the Lobos win against Fresno State? How has Tomislav Buljian raised his game? Do the Lobos have a fan problem? Is their the same energy surrounding basketball? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:11

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Speed Bump

1/21/2026
The Lobos host Fresno State. How can they avoid a slip up? New OC for the Chargers. Who is close to making the next head coach hire? What is NCAA eligibility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:27

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Buzz

1/21/2026
Is Lobo basketball losing it's buzz? Are fans already thinking to far ahead to what the conference will be next season? Baker Mayfield's new chip on his shoulder. How much blame should Josh Allen shoulder? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:17

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Say What

1/21/2026
What did Eric Olen have to say after looking at the SDSU film? What's on deck with Fresno State? What is NCAA eligibility? The quarterback dynamic between the AFC and NFC Championship games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:20

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Coaching Issues?

1/20/2026
Was coaching the issue for Buffalo and Baltimore? Be who you are. Do the Bears regret it? Did the Aztecs win it or did the Lobos lose it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:06

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Trust Them

1/20/2026
The Lobos came up short after a big comeback at San Diego State. They are a top-3 team, but can anyone run down the Aztecs? Hoosiers = football school. Did the Bills get done dirty again? Was firing the coach the right move? Rams in the snow, no issue. Can Denver win with QB2? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:45

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Build It

1/20/2026
Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson? Both jobs are open! How good was Indiana's win over Miami? Worst game ever? CJ Stroud has a moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:36:45

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Run it Back

1/16/2026
Are you shocked there is another sports betting scandal? Lobo football had a strong portal run from returners to additions. Which quarterback do you trust the most this weekend? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:51

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2nd Chance

1/16/2026
Who deserves a second chance as a NFL head coach? What will decide this weekends playoff matchups? Enjoy the moment and brace for what's next for the Mountain West. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:37:28

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Spend the Money

1/16/2026
The Dodgers did it again. Baseball and college athletics have a lot in common. What is the most intriguing playoff game this weekend? How can Denver silence Josh Allen? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:26

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Game Time

1/15/2026
Should everyone outside of college football avoid playing their games on the same days that the NFL plays? You might dislike them, but losing the state schools to the PAC-12 will be a challenge. Last quarterback to win a playoff game for your team was? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:26

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Any Chance

1/15/2026
Had Indiana football become inevitable? Hear from Jerry Palm, PalmBrackets.com. Utah State keeps rolling, are the Lobos ready for their trip to San Diego? Some strong feelings surrounding Lobo women's basketball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:37:47

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Big Winner

1/15/2026
Did the Giants get the best head coach on the marker? Who is the best available coach now? The weird feeling of playing your conference rival for the final time in conference play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:45:44

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Lobos Attitude

1/12/2026
Lobo basketball has embraced the attitude of their head coach, Eric Olen. How impressed were you with back-to-back road wins? Bowl season, how was it in New Mexico? Where did the Isleta New Mexico Bowl and Rate Bowl rank? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:23

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Gets a Pass

1/12/2026
How many passes will Justin Herbert get? Which coach and our quarterback should be out after their Wild Card performance? Who wouldn't move their starting quarterback right now? Did the Bills handle their final offensive possession the right way? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:08

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