The Opening Drive
The Opening Drive
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 Albuquerque's #1 sports program on KNML, The Sports Animal.Social links:
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Streak Breakers
Did the Lobos win by enough at Fresno State? What concerns does Richard Pitino have about how his team is closing games. CBS Sports Jerry Palm breaks down the CFP and gives his pick for Notre Dame/Georgia.
40:04
Bowl SZN
Three of the four teams with a first round bye in the playoffs lost. What were the big takeaways from the first three CFP games? Who is winning bowl season? Is there any movement to move the football transfer window?
41:21
Dent's World
Just how good was Donovan Dent's performance against VCU? As he climbs the ladder where could he rank all-time at UNM? Are the Jets too far gone when it comes to their owner? Is this one of the best rookie classes ever in the NFL?
43:33
Transfer Up
How can the Lobos use players transferring to power conference schools as a positive? Jerry Palm from CBS Sports shares his thoughts on the first round matchups in this weekends College Football Playoff. It shows how good the top two Heisman vote winners were because they were not quarterbacks…
37:44
40 Burger
New Mexico beat VCU thanks to 40 points from Donovan Dent. How impressive of a performance was it? Could Dent be one of the best guards ever at UNM? Diego Pavia could play college football again next year. What happened and what does that mean for JUCO and D1 players?
40:37
Making it Matter
The list of college coaches gets more and more interesting. What can spice up the NBA Cup for fans and the league? Who has the advantage with the CFP matchups? How high will Ashton Jeanty be drafted?
44:35
Big Game and the Portal
What did head coach Richard Pitino have to say about the teams non-conference schedule and rebounding from the New Mexico State game? Can and should college football move the transfer portal? How do athletes feel about it? How does the NCAA build a new structure with the new rules?
35:14
New Expectations
New Mexico introduced Jason Eck as their football coach, what is his contract and what are the expectations for year one and the program? Another rookie quarterback is getting the call. How good will the 2024 class be? Rest or push for #1? The QB question in Kansas City.
42:39
KT Time
Lobo legend Kenny Thomas discusses the Lobos 8-3 start and how he feels about the rotation. Does he like the NBA Cup? How does he feel about NBA duo's. Which quarterbacks are the best fit with the top two picks which are trending towards the Giants and Raiders.
44:52
Double Dose
Two Monday Night Football games with two very different paths. Are the Vikings the second best team in the NFC? Is it time for Atlanta to give the keys to the rookie quarterback? Schools leaving the Mountain West don't want to pay exit fee's. What will happens between the PAC and MW?
40:49