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...
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
Football Rider
4/17/2026
Sean Rider, Lobo football beat reporter for the Albuquerque Journal, drops in to discuss spring football and what to watch for ahead of the Lobos spring game.
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Duration:00:42:02
Building It
4/17/2026
Jake Hall returns and the Lobos have a new look with returning impact players.
New Mexico United Owner/CEO Peter Trevisani shares his thoughts on the stadium process and how he has changed as an owner.
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Duration:00:38:34
He's Back!
4/17/2026
Jake Hall is returning for his sophomore season. What do you think about the foundation for Lobo basketball?
NBA, why have this rule?
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Duration:00:43:26
UNM FB Coach Zach Lujan
4/16/2026
The connections to New Mexico go beyond the football field for first year coach Zach Lujan. We discuss his time at Northwestern, working with Coach Eck and what he expects from this years offense.
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Duration:00:04:26
UNM FB, TE Cade Keith
4/16/2026
Cade Keith, the second year tightend had one of the biggest catches of the season for UNM. We look back at last year and where he and the team look to take a step forward this season.
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Duration:00:06:01
Clint Hurdle
4/16/2026
The former Rockies and Pirates Manager discusses his work with the Rockies organization. Why it's important to listen to young prospects and how you build up a clubhouse with positivity.
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Duration:00:11:44
Chris Howell, Super Duper Senior
4/16/2026
Chris Howell will return for the Lobos next season. How did he feel when he got the news on his medical waiver, what's his focus this summer, how was it growing up in a basketball family?
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Duration:00:14:52
Loyalty
4/16/2026
Fighting the transfer portal and fan interest, what's next for college athletics?
Is LIV Golf done?
So, the name isn't holding up?
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Duration:00:39:38
Clutch
4/16/2026
Steph Curry turned back time and out dueled Kawhi Leonard.
The Lobos landed another Hall. How is the 2026-27 roster shaping up?
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Duration:00:42:49
First Round
4/15/2026
When was the last time each team picked a quarterback in the first round?
What does that say about NFL and team development? Which style of QB are you riding with?
Diego Pavia, NFL QB?
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Duration:00:44:36
Appearance
4/15/2026
The Lobos landed two (one new) player for next years roster. What are your thoughts on Eric Olen? Is he open enough for UNM?
When the NBA is playing to win the product is very good!
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Duration:00:36:51
Basketball Additions
4/15/2026
The Lobos landed a big transfer and return a player from last year. Who and what impact will they make?
What players are making the most money in the transfer portal?
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Duration:00:39:03
Pacman Jones
4/14/2026
The iconic NFL All-Pro and 6th overall pick of the Titans in the 2005 NFL Draft shares his thoughts on his career, the quick stop in Dallas, who was the best DC he played for and how he used his challenges off the field to help the next generation.
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Duration:00:13:03
New Addition
4/14/2026
Eric Olen has a type in his first two additions for Lobo basketball.
Who will be the leaders for Lobo football? Can they win 10+ games this season?
Playoffs, play-in!
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Duration:00:44:23
QB Comp?
4/14/2026
What's the vibe around Lobo football and the quarterbacks on campus?
This is expected with a coaching change.
Something you can't get rid of.
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Duration:00:22:48
Now They Have Three
4/14/2026
Lobo basketball landed another forward from Austria. What does he bring to the table?
It's time for the NBA to matter.
Notes from Lobo football.
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Duration:00:38:49
4-Years
4/13/2026
Super Bowl champions and two-time All-Pro punter, Craig Hentrich, joins the show to discuss Lou Holtz and the evolution of special teams.
Roster updates for men's and women's basketball.
Returning QB vs a P4 transfer.
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Duration:00:40:00
Semi=Pro
4/13/2026
While it's frustrating, how will fans move forward in the new era of college athletics?
Where does 'student' fall into the student athlete conversation?
How has football progressing this spring?
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Duration:00:38:12
Another One
4/13/2026
Jake Hall entered the transfer portal. What is the reaction from the fan base?
Can you get 365 teams on the same page?
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Duration:00:42:22
Too Stuffy
4/10/2026
Is The Master tournament, too stuffy? Does it need to evolve?
Former IFL MVP, Ja'Rome Johnson, joins the show to discuss playing for the New Mexico Chupacabra's.
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Duration:00:45:34