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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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    Rider on the Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 42:44


    Sean Rider, Lobo football beat writer for the Albuquerque Journal shares his thoughts on the Lobos through two games, what stood out from the 4th quarter and the early impressions from the rest of the Mountain West. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Outside Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 35:35


    Does a new report bury the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard when it comes to circumventing the salary cap? Will the new college football transfer window help? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 43:31


    Will the desperate team theory come into play Friday night for UCLA? What are the expectations for the Lobos? Did the NFL get the spit suspension right? Beginning of the end in Miami? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Classic

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 41:30


    What are the traits of a Hall of Fame quarter back? Which career would you rather have? The Dodgers almost did it again. Geno Smith appreciation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Watch Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 40:20


    Who is facing injury trouble after week one? What situations are worth keeping an eye on? Phillies Karen, how would you handle it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Grow Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 26:01


    How did J.J. McCarthy turn it up with the game on the line? Should the Bears be worried about Caleb Williams? Who is your Super Bowl pick after week one? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Aggies Step Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 14:12


    New Mexico State head coach Tony Sanchez discusses the Aggies second half against Tulsa, what Logan Fife has brought to the team and the confidence from a 2-0 start. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Winners and Loseres

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 42:43


    Jeff gives his three biggest winners and losers from the NFL weekend. Is Green Bay the second best team in the NFC? What did it mean for the Lobos to grind out a 4th quarter win? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Grind It Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 22:29


    Who won, but has work to do in the NFL? Did Colorado State steal a win? What happened around the Mountain West. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How Did That Happen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 42:55


    Was Sunday Night Football (Ravens/Bills) an AFC Championship game preview? Who stepped up and who flopped on Sunday? The Lobos won. Is that all that matters or did they need more style points? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jason Eck, First Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 15:47


    New Mexico Lobos head football coach Jason Eck discusses the Lobos win over Idaho State, how he team responded in the 4th quarter, where they improved and what they need to keep cleaning up ahead of a trip to UCLA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Coaching Running Backs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 6:11


    New Mexico running backs coach, John Johnson, discusses his groups performance at Michigan, what they can build from and his journey from fullback through the coaching ranks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Who Do You Like

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 43:39


    What three lines standout this Sunday? What are the expectations for the Lobos against Idaho State? Who is remembered for just one quote? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 39:36


    What not to do as a team leader. What do you think of undercover officers as opposing fans? Nick Knee breaks down the Ryder Cup and gives you your Sandia Golf tip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Spit Gate

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 44:10


    The storm slowed things down. Should the Eagles be worried? What did you make of Dak Prescott's performance? Who spit on who? What injuries could shift things in the NFL this weekend? What games intrigue you? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Too Many Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 43:28


    What's the biggest piece of advice for week one of the fantasy football season? The Broncos are paying up will it pay off? What is the confidence level in the health of Mathew Stafford? How about the 49ers skill players? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Palm Reader

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 40:45


    Jerry Palm, PalmBrackets.com, shares who secured the biggest week one college football win, is Alabama in trouble? How wide open is the Group of 5 race? What are fair expectations for Lobo football this weekend? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    It's Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 43:09


    The NFL season kicks off with the Eagles hosting the Cowboys, who wins and why? Did Saturday's home opener for Lobo football become a must win game? Did the Clippers break the rules with Kawahi Leonard? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rider on the Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 42:30


    Sean Rider, Lobo football beat reporter for the Albuquerque Journal, shares his thoughts from the Michigan road trip, the takeaways from the players and his first impressions of Lobo football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lovo, Gameday Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 38:30


    University of New Mexico Athletic Director, Fernando Lovo, discusses the Lobos opener at Michigan and the changes for the fans when it comes to gameday atmosphere outside and inside University Stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Can't Run From It

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 42:39


    Micah Parson's and Jerry Jones can both blame each other, but it is time to move on. How does the top-25 poll set season expectations? Another mile stone for Ohtani and an embarrassment for the Rockies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Blew it Up for This

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 44:25


    The Mountain West is running to who to play football with? Who has the biggest opportunity on the schedule in week two? Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy is complaining about Oregon's money? Devon Dampier is the truth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Biggest Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 25:12


    What was the biggest storyline coming out of the college football weekend? What's ahead for New Mexico United? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What Did You Think

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 29:27


    What was the fan reaction to the Lobos performance at Michigan? Is the Mountain West on shaky ground this year? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Eck on Michigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 14:01


    New Mexico head football coach Jason Eck discusses UNM's performance at Michigan, how they settled down in the first half, where the trick play came from and what they need to improve on ahead of their home opener against Idaho State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sanchez, 1-0

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 11:45


    New Mexico State head coach Tony Sanchez discusses the Aggies 19-3 season opening win over Bryant. The play of his starting quarterback and where the offense needs to improve. Two big injuries that they need to deal with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Coach Franks, Covering Ground

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 6:20


    University of New Mexico Defensive Backs Coach, Stanley Franks Jr., discusses his playing and coaching journey, what he looks for from players in the secondary and how the defense is coming together ahead of the season opener at Michigan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sell It

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 42:31


    The spin zone is on from Jerry Jones. Who do you trust this weekend in college football? Why is the NMAA preventing one of the top athletes in the state from transferring? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    First Impression

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 38:14


    What happened to Boise State? How will the Mountain West do this weekend? A great idea for to decide the FedEx Tour champion in our Sandia Golf Club segment. Was Micah Parsons holding the Cowboys back? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Who Won

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 40:29


    Micah Parsons is a Packer. Do you believe Jerry Jones and his reasoning? What does this do for the Packers? Who is the favorite out of the Group of 5 now? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Too Many Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 41:15


    Who are the second year breakout players to draft in fantasy football? How should you approach the rookie class? What kept UNLV from joining the PAC-12? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Week 1 Dive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 39:40


    Jerry Palm, PalmBrackets.com, shares his thoughts on the major week one college football matchups. What is the outlook for Michigan the Lobos week one opponent. What kind of tone has Jason Eck set for the Lobos this week? How close is the NBA to hiring a female coach?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Gloves Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 40:27


    Is it going to get even worse between Micah Parsons and Jerry Jones? How big of an upset did we see in soccer yesterday? Will we see a player bonus structure in postseason college athletics? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rider on the Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 42:36


    Sean Rider, Lobo football beat reporter for the Albuquerque Journal discusses what he is watching for this weekend at Michigan, were the Lobos are confident and his preseason favorites for Heisman and National Championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Look Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 35:46


    What should the expectations be for UNM at Michigan? Who are the Group of Five teams on undefeated watch? What should the Dodgers postseason rotation look like? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What If

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 39:27


    Pretend with us, what if the Lobos won at Michigan? What would that mean for the program? How should Lobo fans handle two Big-10 teams in three weeks? Two New Mexico kids made an NFL roster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Eye Test

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 43:50


    Who is hyped on the NMSU football win total? Caitlin Clark's new logo and is it possible for the WNBA to brand beyond her? Where has the batting average gone? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Vet Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 37:42


    The Raiders have some receiver issues brewing. Will this veteran settle things down? Lobos at NMSU basketball, do you like the date? Are there any good current sports nicknames? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 26:31


    How are Cowboy players feeling about Micah vs Jerry? The backup quarterback world is spinning. Who has the best insurance policy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sanchez, Game Week Hype

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 14:28


    New Mexico State head football coach Tony Sanchez discusses the new look offense, speed on the outside, a local playmaker and how the schedule sets up the first month of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Watch Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 22:17


    What are week one expectations for the Lobos? Will week two be a tougher test than expected? Could the Saints go 0-17? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hype Train

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 43:27


    Will Arch Manning live up to the hype at Michigan? Is everything a conspiracy against the Sanders family? Where can you find a backup quarterback? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Eck, Eyes on Michigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 14:06


    New Mexico head football coach, Jason Eck, discusses position growth since locking in some starters, the mental prep for a game in the Big House and what the Lobos need to focus on to compete on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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