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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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    All-Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 40:17


    Lobo cornerback Abe Williams discusses what makes a good kick returner and why being a good CB is one of the hardest things in sports. What did Brian Urlacher have to say about Coach Eck and Lobo football. Veterans vs young quarterbacks, what vibe is needed? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Football Done Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 38:07


    Michael Lombardi, Super Bowl winning executive and current GM of North Carolina football, discusses his book 'Football Done Right', which offseason is harder NFL or College and what stands out with the top coaches in NFL history. Has Baker Mayfield ascended to Top-10 status? Who wins the NFC South? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Prime Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 41:39


    Shedeur Sanders is getting a huge chance to climb the depth chart. Will he do it? What other quarterbacks need to pop in preseason? Brian Urlacher visited Lobo practice what did the Hall of Famer have to say. Standoff in Dallas, is the Cowboys playoff loss to the Packers two years ago still causing Jerry Jones problems? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kids Free

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 41:45


    UNM Athletic Director Fernando Lovo discusses UNM allowing kids 12 and under to go for free to Lobo football games and the other improvements and initiatives ahead for Lobo athletics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Motivated

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 42:34


    Lobo WR Michael Buckley shares his journey from Mexico to UNM, what it has been like having three head coaches in three years and his focus this year. More two-way players? Bubble titles matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Be Multiple

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 39:13


    UNM Offensive Coordinator, Luke Schleusner, discusses his journey to UNM, what aspects of the offense he likes right now and his expectations for the quarterbacks. What position has the most question marks for UNM? Was a trade the only way Luka Doncic was going to change his ways? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hype Train

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 41:56


    The Broncos hype train is being led by their head coach. Can they snap Kansas City's run of nine straight division titles? The Jones - Parsons drama continues. Why are teams scared of true road games? Embrace the atmosphere of college athletics and play the games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What's the Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 40:43


    Are the Cowboys and Micah Parsons nearing a point of no return? Are people still viewing the 2020 season as something that is holding back Lobo football? What camp injuries could be a problem? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Expereince

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 40:50


    How many games is the right amount played in college to feel good about a rookie quarterback? Nick Knee, Sandia Golf, discusses playing in Tiger Woods shadow and how to get young kids having fun on the golf course. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trade or Pay

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 41:41


    The Commanders have a WR1 issue. Who stood out during the second day of Lobo football practice? The big winners of the MLB trade deadline! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Move On

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 44:55


    Caitlin Clark's teammates are tired of the noise against her. It's time for WNBA players to embrace this moment. Who has made the best trade so for in MLB? Who are the elite running backs in the NFL? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Get Lost

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 36:22


    How many players get lost in the transfer portal? What Group of 6 football conference is poised to rise in 2026? Should NMSU be looking for a new conference? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    It's Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 43:32


    Football! How did the Lobo quarterbacks look. A primetime flop for United. Do the Dodgers need to worry about their super star? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Home Schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 39:42


    What should the Lobo men's basketball home schedule look like? Do UNM and NMSU need to play twice in the non-conference? What type of investments should UNM make in University Stadium? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Like Father, Like Son

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 41:25


    The apple did not fall far from the tree in Dallas. The Cowboys drag their feet on contracts, but are pushing back on that narrative. Why are some teams reluctant to sign franchise players? Which injuries could be a big problem come the regular season? Free entry to Lobo events? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reider Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 42:27


    Lobo football beat writer, Sean Reider from the Albuquerque Journal joins the show for the final hour. Schedules, investment, quarterback play, it is all discussed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What is Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 38:41


    Is it better to be bad in a power conference or good in a group of six conference? Did Memphis change the conference realignment game? What does that mean for UNM? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Prime

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 42:33


    Will college football view Deion Sanders differently? Now or never for which quarterback? Who is the under the radar rookie QB? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jack Layne, Lobo QB

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 43:25


    First-year Lobo quarterback Jack Layne discusses his influences, coming back from an elbow injury, why Jason Eck instills so much confidence in his players, and his style of play at the position. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NFL vs College Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 38:35


    Where does Bill Belichick rank among college football coaches? What are the best jerseys for the Isotopes this season? A veteran responds to a legend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Did You Hear Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 41:33


    Jerry Jones is making it sound like he doesn't want to pay Micah Parsons. UNM AD Fernando Lovo said it's time to invest in athletics before the next big shift. What does that mean? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    New Chapter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 39:12


    Former Lobo men's soccer coach Jeremy Fishbein is taking over a new USL franchise in Boise. Where did he go to get his love for the game back after UNM? What does New Mexico mean to him? Nick Knee, Director of Golf at Sandia, discusses The Open and hands out your weekly golf tip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Who Can Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 43:04


    Aaron Rodgers thinks their are 12 teams that can win a Super Bowl this season. Is he right? Who are they? Will Cleveland keep four quarterbacks? Is a former NM Bowl QB a top-5 quarterback in college football? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Opportunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 43:06


    Is the NFC West wide open? Who is in trouble? Looking at you, Miami. Not all schedules are equal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hope Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 38:11


    New Mexico State head football coach Tony Sanchez joins the show to discuss who they added to the roster, how they evaluate transfers and what they need to do to close games this season. UNM or NMSU, which schedule looks better for six wins? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    QB Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 42:00


    How is Joe Burrow handling his WR getting paid but no one on his defense? Who did Bo Nix reach out to this offseason? Is their a path for Anthony Richardson to follow? A scare in Jets camp. The Rockies finally put up the right kind of 0 and who will land arms at the MLB trade deadline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Football Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 43:23


    Will Jason Eck have a honeymoon period at UNM? What will equal a successful first year? What is behind the fear of coaches leaving? Go with the rookie or the vet at QB? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Money Issue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 37:36


    A former Lobo coach opened up about losing his team over NIL payments. Media day means taking shots, everyone is going after the SEC. What is the goal for Caleb Williams? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fell For it Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 40:44


    It's the same story every year for the Cowboys and they got us again. Which camp holdouts will have the biggest impact on team expectations? What are some of the perks in the new deals of college football coaches? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best Move

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 41:26


    Who has the best NBA offseason? Will money cover up everything between Jerry Jones and Micah Parsons? LeBron it Dallas? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Buy In

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 38:04


    Can Memphis buy their way into a better conference? Will the PAC come out as a winner now that the Big-12 said no? What move is next? Is it now or never for the Lions this season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    It Could Happen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 41:19


    A lot could happen in a day. Is that a reason to not give a player a contract extension? Jerry Jones thinks it is. Are we agreeing with the Bengals? How much power does a name have? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What's In a Name

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 43:20


    A conference is rebranding, what impact will it have? The Lakers and Clippers are going older, will it payoff this season? What does pressure mean for a quarterback? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pay Them Or

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 37:58


    Are WNBA missing the mark with how they are presenting their issue to the public? Best of the era, who stands out in the NFL over the last 25 years? Can Aaron Judge be one of the best Yankees ever? Should LA be in panic mode? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tiger-esque

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 41:00


    Scottie Scheffler lapped the field again in a major. The Open champion is showing shades of Tiger Woods and his peers are noticing. What's the best mentality for an athlete to have? Change the name back or else. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Too Much

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 39:39


    Is a college football coach playing too much golf? You should play golf and we get a tip and discuss The Open with Sandia Golf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Coach Speak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 39:50


    What did Bronco Mendenhall have to say about New Mexico and returning to play the Lobos with Utah State? Why wait? The price keeps going up in the NFL. Stay home or chase a ring? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Call-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 39:26


    The voice of the Isotopes, Josh Suchon, is getting a chance on the Colorado Rockies radio broadcast this weekend. Josh joins the show to discuss the opportunity and his process. Should the Mountain West stay where it is or add? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Focused

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 41:04


    Where there fireworks at Mountain West Football Media Day? Which NFL team has crushed it with veteran additions? Is golf's major schedule too short? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lobo FB GM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 14:11


    New Mexico football general manager, Beau Davidson, discusses his role and how UNM built this years roster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Chicken or the Egg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 43:17


    Does it just come down to winning for Lobo football? What should fans expect when attending a game? How should UNM and the state address facility issues? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What's the Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 36:06


    New Mexico football general manager, Beau Davidson, discusses his role and how UNM built this years roster. What will bring people to University Stadium? What do you want as a fan at a sporting event? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Back Back Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 40:47


    Is a new star emerging for Major League Baseball? Should the All-Star game be about resume or future star power? Which rival will New Mexico State not play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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