Our guest for this week's podcast was Derek Hanson, the brand manager for 740 The Fan, KNFL-AM in Fargo, North Dakota.

A longtime Fargo resident, he hosts a sports talk show on KNFL and KFGO, 104.7 FM. He was with us to share his insights on North Dakota State's football team. The Bison will be in Albuquerque this Saturday to face New Mexico at University Stadium, a game that will go down as one of the biggest regular season games in program history.

North Dakota State is in its first season at the Football Bowl Championship level and is the newest addition to the Mountain West Conference. The Bison (6-1 overall, 3-1 in the conference) have the nation's second-ranked defense.

The Lobos (5-1, 2-0) are hoping for a sellout crowd, which would be the third in the last two seasons under coach Jason Eck. UNM has won 10 straight games at home, and the Lobos have never lost a home game since Eck took over as coach prior to last season.

Our guest for this week's podcast was Derek Hanson, the brand manager for 740 The Fan, KNFL-AM in Fargo, North Dakota.
A longtime Fargo resident, he hosts a sports talk show on KNFL and KFGO, 104.7 FM. He was with us to share his insights on North Dakota State's football team. The Bison will be in Albuquerque this Saturday to face New Mexico at University Stadium, a game that will go down as one of the biggest regular season games in program history.
North Dakota State is in its first season at the Football Bowl Championship level and is the newest addition to the Mountain West Conference. The Bison (6-1 overall, 3-1 in the conference) have the nation's second-ranked defense.
The Lobos (5-1, 2-0) are hoping for a sellout crowd, which would be the third in the last two seasons under coach Jason Eck. UNM has won 10 straight games at home, and the Lobos have never lost a home game since Eck took over as coach prior to last season.

Hosted by award-winning sports scribes Will Webber and James Barron, The New Mexican Sports Den podcast provides coverage of the local sports scene in Northern New Mexico with a focus on prep sports and the University of New Mexico Lobos. Dialed into the New Mexico sports landscape for decades, Will and James share their insight on the latest developments from season to season. They also welcome guests for lively and colorful conversations.   
The New Mexican Sports Den with Will and James is a production of The Santa Fe New Mexican.

Hosted by award-winning sports scribes Will Webber and James Barron, The New Mexican Sports Den podcast provides coverage of the local sports scene in Northern New Mexico with a focus on prep sports and the University of New Mexico Lobos. Dialed into the New Mexico sports landscape for decades, Will and James share their insight on the latest developments from season to season. They also welcome guests for lively and colorful conversations.&nbsp;&nbsp; The New Mexican Sports Den with Will and James is a production of&nbsp;The Santa Fe New Mexican.

The New Mexican Sports Den with Will and James

Hosted by award-winning sports scribes Will Webber and James Barron, The New Mexican Sports Den podcast provides coverage of the local sports scene in Northern New Mexico with a focus on prep sports and the University of New Mexico Lobos. Dialed into the New Mexico sports landscape for decades, Will and James share their insight on the latest developments from season to season. They also welcome guests for lively and colorful conversations.  

The New Mexican Sports Den with Will and James is a production of The Santa Fe New Mexican.

Hosted by award-winning sports scribes Will Webber and James Barron, The New Mexican Sports Den podcast provides coverage of the local sports scene in Northern New Mexico with a focus on prep sports and the University of New Mexico Lobos. Dialed into the New Mexico sports landscape for decades, Will and James share their insight on the latest developments from season to season. They also welcome guests for lively and colorful conversations.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The New Mexican Sports Den with Will and James is a production of&nbsp;The Santa Fe New Mexican.

UNM Football faces North Dakota State, the nation's second-ranked defense.

Six wins in seven games has already secured a winning season for the Santa Fe Indian School football team. It’s uncharted territory for the players of a program that had gone four straight seasons with just one win, and the Braves are hoping to keep the momentum rolling.  

In the latest episode of “The Sports Den” podcast, SFIS head coach Anthony “Bones” Segura joins Santa Fe New Mexican sports Will Webber and James Barron to discuss his squad’s dramatic turnaround and its aspirations as the playoffs near.

Segura, now in his third year at the helm, has the Braves sitting at 6-1 heading into Friday’s key matchup with Newcomb (3-3) in their regular season home finale. SFIS hits the road for its last two regular season games, played at Shiprock and Cuba.

A former star running back at Capital, Segura discusses some of the early challenges he faced when taking over a program that had fallen on hard times. He also shares what he’s learned from mentors, including Bill Moon.

While the Braves are enjoying their new success, Segura says they still have big aspirations. Their goals to start the season, he said, were to win their district and to host a playoff game, both of which are still in play.

In the second segment, Will and James make their prep football picks and offer support for longtime Albuquerque Journal sports writer James Yodice.

Six wins in seven games has already secured a winning season for the Santa Fe Indian School football team. It&rsquo;s uncharted territory for the players of a program that had gone four straight seasons with just one win, and the Braves are hoping to keep the momentum rolling.  
In the latest episode of &ldquo;The Sports Den&rdquo; podcast, SFIS head coach Anthony &ldquo;Bones&rdquo; Segura joins Santa Fe New Mexican sports Will Webber and James Barron to discuss his squad&rsquo;s dramatic turnaround and its aspirations as the playoffs near.
Segura, now in his third year at the helm, has the Braves sitting at 6-1 heading into Friday&rsquo;s key matchup with Newcomb (3-3) in their regular season home finale. SFIS hits the road for its last two regular season games, played at Shiprock and Cuba.
A former star running back at Capital, Segura discusses some of the early challenges he faced when taking over a program that had fallen on hard times. He also shares what he&rsquo;s learned from mentors, including Bill Moon.
While the Braves are enjoying their new success, Segura says they still have big aspirations. Their goals to start the season, he said, were to win their district and to host a playoff game, both of which are still in play.
In the second segment, Will and James make their prep football picks and offer support for longtime Albuquerque Journal sports writer James Yodice.

From 1-9 to district contenders, Santa Fe Indian School football team enjoying landmark season

A member of a top-three NCAA cross country team in the nation, it would be easy to assume the University of New Mexico’s Tina Nisoli followed the course of most other exemplary athletes with a decorated prep career translating into college success. But her story took an uncommon route.

Nisoli went to a high school — Los Alamos High — that has one of the top cross country teams in New Mexico year after year. But Nisoli never participated in cross country or track at the school.

What she did was run every afternoon during a free period after lunch because she was restless and needed a release to be able to sit still in class the rest of the day. Often she would wear Converse sneakers and jeans, not athletic apparel and running shoes.

Now, she has a chance to wear a medal around her neck at the end of the season as the Lobos pursue a national championship.

In the latest episode of “The Sports Den” podcast, Santa Fe New Mexican sports writers Will Webber and James Barron speak with Nisoli about her unusual path to becoming an elite college athlete.

Nisoli shares why she decided not to run in high school and how she still ended up running for a college program that is consistently one of the best in the nation. She also talks about how she has balanced athletics with studying to be a nurse.

The Lobos’ men’s and women’s teams have both produced not just some of the best runners in the NCAA, but some of the best in the world. Nisoli shares what sort of influence they have had on her through her college career.

In the second segment, Will and James review the football action from the past week and make their picks for this week’s prep football games, including the game of the week between St. Michael’s and West Las Vegas.

A member of a top-three NCAA cross country team in the nation, it would be easy to assume the University of New Mexico&rsquo;s Tina Nisoli followed the course of most other exemplary athletes with a decorated prep career translating into college success. But her story took an uncommon route.
Nisoli went to a high school &mdash; Los Alamos High &mdash; that has one of the top cross country teams in New Mexico year after year. But Nisoli never participated in cross country or track at the school.
What she did was run every afternoon during a free period after lunch because she was restless and needed a release to be able to sit still in class the rest of the day. Often she would wear Converse sneakers and jeans, not athletic apparel and running shoes.
Now, she has a chance to wear a medal around her neck at the end of the season as the Lobos pursue a national championship.
In the latest episode of &ldquo;The Sports Den&rdquo; podcast, Santa Fe New Mexican sports writers Will Webber and James Barron speak with Nisoli about her unusual path to becoming an elite college athlete.
Nisoli shares why she decided not to run in high school and how she still ended up running for a college program that is consistently one of the best in the nation. She also talks about how she has balanced athletics with studying to be a nurse.
The Lobos&rsquo; men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s teams have both produced not just some of the best runners in the NCAA, but some of the best in the world. Nisoli shares what sort of influence they have had on her through her college career.
In the second segment, Will and James review the football action from the past week and make their picks for this week&rsquo;s prep football games, including the game of the week between St. Michael&rsquo;s and West Las Vegas.

From running around town in jeans to NCAA excellence at UNM, Tina Nisoli discusses her unique path 

Hudson Mayes transferred to the University of New Mexico after a freshman season at UC San Diego where he averaged 11.1 points per game, 5.7 rebounds per game and was named honorable mention All-Big West Conference. The physical 6-foot-5 guard is expected to be an impact player for the retooled Lobos as they look to compete for a Mountain West title in head coach Eric Olen’s second season at the helm.

In the latest episode of “The Sports Den” podcast, Mayes joins Santa Fe New Mexican sports writers Will Webber and James Barron to discuss the path that led him to Albuquerque, his family’s athletic background, his expectations for the Lobos and what UNM fans can expect from him on the court.

Mayes is the son of Derrick Mayes, who was an All-American receiver at Notre Dame in the 1990s who won Super Bowl XXXI with the Green Bay Packers, and Gayle Brown-Mayes, an actress and model. Roger Brown, his grandfather, played in the ABA and was named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013. Mayes talks about how being part of a sports family influenced his upbringing and about the decision he had to pursue basketball versus football.

Discussing his game on the court, Mayes says it took him a while to learn how to take advantage of his physicality and now he says attacking the basket is a major part of his offensive arsenal. In discussing his expectations for the team, he says the guard-laden squad will need to focus on rebounding but that the Lobos have all the talent to compete with anybody.

In the second segment, the guys share their thoughts on the UNM football team’s dominant win over in-state rival New Mexico State before getting into their prep football picks.

Hudson Mayes transferred to the University of New Mexico after a freshman season at UC San Diego where he averaged 11.1 points per game, 5.7 rebounds per game and was named honorable mention All-Big West Conference. The physical 6-foot-5 guard is expected to be an impact player for the retooled Lobos as they look to compete for a Mountain West title in head coach Eric Olen&rsquo;s second season at the helm.
In the latest episode of &ldquo;The Sports Den&rdquo; podcast, Mayes joins&nbsp;Santa Fe New Mexican&nbsp;sports writers Will Webber and James Barron to discuss the path that led him to Albuquerque, his family&rsquo;s athletic background, his expectations for the Lobos and what UNM fans can expect from him on the court.
Mayes is the son of Derrick Mayes, who was an All-American receiver at Notre Dame in the 1990s who won Super Bowl XXXI with the Green Bay Packers, and Gayle Brown-Mayes, an actress and model. Roger Brown, his grandfather, played in the ABA and was named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013. Mayes talks about how being part of a sports family influenced his upbringing and about the decision he had to pursue basketball versus football.
Discussing his game on the court, Mayes says it took him a while to learn how to take advantage of his physicality and now he says attacking the basket is a major part of his offensive arsenal. In discussing his expectations for the team, he says the guard-laden squad will need to focus on rebounding but that the Lobos have all the talent to compete with anybody.
In the second segment, the guys share their thoughts on the UNM football team&rsquo;s dominant win over in-state rival New Mexico State before getting into their prep football picks.

UNM Football faces North Dakota State, the nation's second-ranked defense.

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