The Opening Drive

What's it like chasing a dream from FCS football, the CFL and now the IFL? New Duke City Gladiators QB Joe Mancuso discusses his journey. Did Boise State football cause a problem with freshman and NIL? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Hancock, the man who runs the show for the College Football Playoff and the BCS before that, discusses the future outlook of the playoff, how Group of 5 teams factor in and how do you keep so many people on the same page? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The headline says New Mexico United 4, Real Salt Lake 2. What does that mean for the fan base? The USL? Then you talk about how the MLS is not investing in the U.S. Open Cup. Is it on the head coach? The Knicks are up 2-0, but lost another player. Can they hold off the Pacers? A lost MVP? Why does the NBA wait on their awards? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA Award season, did they get it right? Reaction to Richard Pitino's new deal at UNM. Some players never learn, insert Rashee Rice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Mexico and head coach Richard Pitino agreed on a contact extension. What changed and what does it say about Lobo basketball? The Thunder reminded everyone why they are the #1 seed in the West. Did the NBA do the right thing by not suspending Jamal Murray? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lobo legend and former NBA forward Kenny Thomas shares his thoughts on the Knicks-Pacers ending, how Minnesota has become the team to beat and a new project he is a part of in regards to mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Denver ran it back, bit it's time to think about the future. Boston or Minnesota, who is the best team left in the playoffs? Kirk Cousins left because of a rookie quarterback and found himself with one anyway. New Mexico United Head Coach Eric Quill discusses the teams start to the season and getting ready to host an MLS opponent in the U.S. Open Cup Wednesday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good job, good effort and goodnight Denver Nuggets. How did Minnesota turn into the best team in the Western Conference? Did the refs do too much at the end of the Pacers-Knicks game? Are people coming around on Tom and Bill being likeable? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will rolling through coaches hurt LeBron's legacy? Is a new coach how the Lakers avoid the play-in tournament? Do we undervalue coaching in pro sports? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Love almost didn't get a chance. How can the NFL get better with young quarterbacks? What does the NBA need from it's head coaches? Can J.J. Reddick be a solution for the Lakers? What is football speed? Who got the better WR in the draft, Kansas City or Buffalo? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Anthony Edwards the future and the present for the Western Conference? Who are the best teams left in the NBA Playoffs? Is the roster or head coach the problem for the Lakers? Can the Clippers retool? Roasting Tom Brady. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.