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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.

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    Tournament Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 41:37


    What can the Lobos do to get back on track in Las Vegas? Who has punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament? Miami (Ohio), undefeated! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Late Tweaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 39:23


    How can UNM maximize the eight players they have available? What should Eric Olen do in Vegas? Thoughts on the women's basketball program as they went one and done in the Mountain West Tournament after a 62-61 lose to Boise State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    MW Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 41:49


    The Lobo women fell 62-61 in the quarterfinals against Boise State. What's next for the program? UNM comes up short at Utah State. What are your takeaways of the final week of the season? What could the postseason rotations look like? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Get it Done

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 43:23


    What do the Lobos need to do Saturday at Utah State to come out with a win? An assistant at CBSU did what? The future is now for this NBA team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 38:45


    What will the Mountain West Tournament look like? Should college athletes be taxed on NIL money? A case to watch regarding NCAA eligibility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Find a Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 43:23


    It is conference tournament time, what are the seeding possibilities for the Lobos? Will NMSU even make the CUSA Tourney? The Bills get things going in the WR market. Cookie draft! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bradbury Ready for Vegas

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 12:47


    University of New Mexico Women's Basketball Coach, Mike Bradbury, shares his thoughts on UNM's play over the last few weeks, where they are heading into the conference tournament and the challenges ahead in Vegas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    New AD Ryan Berryman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 14:35


    The tag is off. Ryan Berryman was named the new Athletic Director for the University of New Mexico. Ryan joins the show to discuss the process and the future of Lobo Athletics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Adjustments

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 30:52


    What hurt the Lobos early against Colorado State? What would you like to see them change? What did Eric Olen have to say after the game? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bubbles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 25:00


    Jerry Palm, PalmBrackets.com, shares his thoughts on UNM and the Mountain West. What should we be watching for this weekend? Fans are frustrated with what the Lobos are running. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lobos Struggle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 41:25


    How did Colorado State jump on UNM early? What tweaks could UNM make ahead of their regular season finale at Utah State? Who is hot and who is not heading to Las Vegas? Hint it's the middle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Coach Speak

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 42:39


    What did Eric Olen have to say about seniors, Colorado State and where his team sits in the standings? The Rams trade another 1st round pick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Stay on the Right Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 38:35


    The bubble is always moving, can the Lobos lock in a spot with two wins this week? Kyler Murray will be on the market. Where does he fit? Murray are Malik Willis? Will teams be looking ahead to next years rookie quarterback class? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Upside Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 42:55


    The Lobos can now play for a regular season title if they beat Colorado State thanks to a crazy night around the Mountain West Conference. What does the bubble look like today? Win them all to get in? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bid Steelers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 42:02


    Who should you keep an eye on that could steal an NCAA Tournament bid? Is it bad management or a city issue when it comes to how some teams preform? How are Lobo fans feeling this week? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Enviroment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 37:46


    The Lobos overall fan base keeps delivering. What student sections have stepped up? Celebrate playing to win. But tanking has taken over the late season conversation for the NBA instead of the playoffs. $10 million for a kicker? Where will the veteran quarterbacks sign? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Who is a Senior

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 42:58


    How many elite teams are their in college basketball? What does the Lobos senior class look like? Who could come back? Will the NCAA Tournament expand? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Luke Haupt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 16:17


    The Lobo graduate wing discusses his journey to UNM coming from Point Loma, how his game crew and how the Lobos were able to come together and turn a brand new roster into a conference contender. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Built Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 26:04


    How did UNM put together a winning roster in year one under Eric Olen? What did Diego Pavia say and do at the NFL Combine? Best option at QB for the Vikings? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Final Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 36:07


    The Lobos set up a huge week taking care of business against San Diego State. What jumped out about their performance? How are things shaping up in the Mountain West and on the bubble? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    SDSU Takes the L

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 42:42


    Pit Magic. UNM's comeback win over San Diego State was lead by some big time performances. Buljan steps up and Haupt stings his hometown team. What's that bubble look like? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NCAA or Bust

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 43:35


    Everyone wants to play in the NCAA tournament. How did the Lobos comeback at Fresno State? What do you expect from UNM at Nevada? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Finish Strong

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 38:17


    New Mexico State men's basketball coach Jason Hooten discusses the Aggies roller coaster ride in CUSA play. When will scheduling issues start to impact athletics in terms of extended travel? UNM's comeback means the bubble did not burst. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Golden Comeback

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 44:47


    The Lobos needed their biggest comeback ever to beat Fresno State. What impressed you about their response? The United States is a hockey nation now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What Can You Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 42:46


    The NBA is tried of tanking. What can they do? A new stadium would be nice, but will the phase plan works? College coaches are still getting paid! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Play Them?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 37:22


    Would you want to see UNM play a neutral court game against San Diego State? How do you feel about non-conference games against teams leaving the Mountain West? What should UNM be looking for in an Athletic Director? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What's a Real Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 44:10


    UNM is moving forward with the final candidates for the AD job, what qualifications would you like to see? How does Eric Olen feel about the situation? What happened with Aggie basketball? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    New Thought

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 40:38


    Right or wrong, how should coaches handle college players? Is New Mexico United shifting their stadium plan to the Fair Grounds? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bubbly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 38:27


    Jerry Palm, PalmBrackets.com, gives his updated bubble thoughts on UNM/SDSU, the Big-12 race and how the Big-10 is shaping up. Are college coaches complaining more about their players? Are referees a problem in basketball? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ceiling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 44:24


    Bubble implications that affect UNM. The Big-12 shake up due to injury. West coast Big-10 teams can't win. The Lobo women walk-off the Lopes in Phoenix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Coaching Style

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 43:35


    What is going on with Mic Cronin at UCLA? MLB drama! A little Tuesday shake-up across the Mountain West Conference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Shake Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 36:28


    The Lobos dealt with Air Force, while San Diego State and Nevada dropped games. Would an undefeated team be left out of the NCAA Tournament? Are athletic department deficits only going to keep growing? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Finish Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 43:32


    The Lobos cruised past Air Force; what stood out? Who will be UNM's x-factor the rest of the season? How did other results shake up the Mountain West? Ty Murray and Holly Holm in studio!? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Coach Speak

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 41:27


    What did Lobo men's basketball coach Eric Olen have to say about player growth and what his team is focused on with Air Force in town? What should coaches say about their team is they are struggling? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tang Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 38:39


    Kansas State fired their men's basketball coach for cause, will they win and who could be in line to take the job? Big-10 or Big-12, who is better? UNM women's basketball has a third quarter issue. Why did the MAC add Sacramento State? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Play to the End

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 42:37


    Are mid-major teams forced to run up the score in games? Did the NBA find a nice groove with their All-Star format? Tag season is underway in the NFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Try to Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 41:22


    The NBA is having the tanking debate again. Can they fix it? Why teams should try to win all the time and not get too focused on losing. With a new AD and President on deck, what are Lobo coaches thinking about? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 32:54


    What do coaches around the Mountain West think of the current men's basketball jobs and programs? Why it's OK to not have a Lobo game this Saturday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    All-Star

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 42:38


    It's time to eliminate All-Star games and do this! What does college eligibility mean? The comeback kid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jason Eck

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 28:50


    New Mexico head football coach Jason Eck drops in studio to discuss the offseason, conference changes, building in year two and the future of Lobo athletics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 40:48


    Why Coach Eck has the right mindset to be successful long term. The Lobos need to look in the mirror, defensive effort against the Lopes. What is Maxx Crosby worth? Any one close to his talent available leading up to the NFL draft? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Adjust

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 37:42


    What do you expect to see from the Lobos at Grand Canyon? This years quarterback market, good luck. An Olympic blunder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lopes vs Lobos

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 42:50


    What do the Lobos need to do to end their two game losing streak? Players stepping up vs adjustments. Are any other FCS schools See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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