Sy Riley, a four year linebacker at the University of New Mexico, joined J.J. Buck on 'The Opening Drive' and shared his thoughts on the transfer portal and Name, Image and Likeness. What was it like being a student-athlete as all these changes were happening. How does it impact a team/locker room and does he thinks the benefits outweigh the challenges for the athletes? 

Sy Riley, a four year linebacker at the University of New Mexico, joined J.J. Buck on 'The Opening Drive' and shared his thoughts on the transfer portal and Name, Image and Likeness. What was it like being a student-athlete as all these changes were happening. How does it impact a team/locker room and does he thinks the benefits outweigh the challenges for the athletes?

New Era in College Athletics

A program chaning four days in Las Vegas for the Mountain West Tournament Champs, New Mexico Lobos. What was the biggest turning point for UNM? What does Richard Pitino think of the Lobo fans and why is it one of the best fan bases in all of sports? 

First look at Clemson, the Lobos opening round opponent, and the six bid Mountain West came through! #Lobos #MWBB #MarchMadness 

A program chaning four days in Las Vegas for the Mountain West Tournament Champs, New Mexico Lobos. What was the biggest turning point for UNM? What does Richard Pitino think of the Lobo fans and why is it one of the best fan bases in all of sports? 
First look at Clemson, the Lobos opening round opponent, and the six bid Mountain West came through! #Lobos #MWBB #MarchMadness

Cut Down Nets

How you handle the highs and lows as a player and coach can define your season. How you handle it as a fan defines how much you care. Everyone wants to win, but the process is different. What is it like being with a team right after a tough loss? How do they respond? What's it like to deal with it as a fan? 

The Lobo men still have everything in front of them and the race for second place is a crowded one for the women. Breaking down the big week that was for both programs. 

How you handle the highs and lows as a player and coach can define your season. How you handle it as a fan defines how much you care. Everyone wants to win, but the process is different. What is it like being with a team right after a tough loss? How do they respond? What's it like to deal with it as a fan? 
The Lobo men still have everything in front of them and the race for second place is a crowded one for the women. Breaking down the big week that was for both programs.

Glass Case of Emotions

Geoff Grammer from the Albuquerqu Journal, beat writer for Lobo men's basketball joins J.J. Buck for this exspansive episode. 

-A sneak peek at Grammer's story for 25 years of Mountin West Conference Basketball. 

-How has the confernece surpassed expextations so far? 

-What it's like covering college atheltes. 

-What are the best arenas in the leauge? How much do you actaully get to enjoy where you go? 

-How crazy will Las Vegas be for the Mountain West Tournament this year? 

Geoff Grammer from the Albuquerqu Journal, beat writer for Lobo men's basketball joins J.J. Buck for this exspansive episode. 
-A sneak peek at Grammer's story for 25 years of Mountin West Conference Basketball. 
-How has the confernece surpassed expextations so far? 
-What it's like covering college atheltes. 
-What are the best arenas in the leauge? How much do you actaully get to enjoy where you go? 
-How crazy will Las Vegas be for the Mountain West Tournament this year?

Running with Grammer

Richard Pitino has built a race car, who does what for the Lobos? Why UNM needs to be 'homecourt hero's' to get where they want to go. What do you think about the idea Rick Pitino floated this week? 

The Lobo women try to get out of their two game skid at home against Colorado State. What was it like finding out your starting point guard was out at San Diego State? #Lobos #MWBB #MWWBB

Richard Pitino has built a race car, who does what for the Lobos? Why UNM needs to be 'homecourt hero's' to get where they want to go. What do you think about the idea Rick Pitino floated this week? 
The Lobo women try to get out of their two game skid at home against Colorado State. What was it like finding out your starting point guard was out at San Diego State? #Lobos #MWBB #MWWBB

The Engine that Could

With the month of January behind us and 10 games played for the men, nine for the women it is time to hand out grades for each team.

-What kind of ceiling did the men show us? What does CBS Sports Jerry Palm think of the Lobos current status when it comes to selection Sunday? What can the Lobos learn from their loss vs Boise State? A shoutout to Lobo fans for an awesome Sunday night. 

-It's time to pack The Pit for the women. What's the vibe around the team now that they are playing games with first place on their mind? UNLV comes to town with revenge on their mind. 

With the month of January behind us and 10 games played for the men, nine for the women it is time to hand out grades for each team.
-What kind of ceiling did the men show us? What does CBS Sports Jerry Palm think of the Lobos current status when it comes to selection Sunday? What can the Lobos learn from their loss vs Boise State? A shoutout to Lobo fans for an awesome Sunday night. 
-It's time to pack The Pit for the women. What's the vibe around the team now that they are playing games with first place on their mind? UNLV comes to town with revenge on their mind.

Grading Season

What is it like benig courtside when the Lobo women ended UNLV's 29 game conference winning streak? Beating the 25th ranked Lady Rebels was the cherry on top of a great week for Lobo atheltics. The Lobo men capped off their week with a double-digit win at Air Force fowllong two big home wins. Who is a player to watch for the men? What does being ranked men for their program? Ashake up when it comes to the wrench in the schedule for Mountain West Teams. #Lobos #MWBB #MWWBB

What is it like benig courtside when the Lobo women ended UNLV's 29 game conference winning streak? Beating the 25th ranked Lady Rebels was the cherry on top of a great week for Lobo atheltics. The Lobo men capped off their week with a double-digit win at Air Force fowllong two big home wins. Who is a player to watch for the men? What does being ranked men for their program? Ashake up when it comes to the wrench in the schedule for Mountain West Teams. #Lobos #MWBB #MWWBB

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LOBOTALK 2023 Episode 10 from the Salt Yard West On KNML

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Get an inside look at the games and stories Lobo Athletics. Hear JJ Buck with breakdowns, previews and interviewing the voices that matter. 

Get an inside look at the games and stories Lobo Athletics. Hear JJ Buck with breakdowns, previews and interviewing the voices that matter.

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