The Opening Drive

Lobo forward Chris Howell and Head Coach Eric Olen met with the media, what are they focused on early in summer workouts? LeBron James is moving the goal posts and it's not going over well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Lobos roster at 14 and 12 players on the floor practicing, how do the pieces fit together for men's basketball? Sacramento State is making some waves, will the Mountain West/PAC-12 feel it? How will the Pacers handle Tyrese Haliburton's calf? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lobos took the floor in front of the media, did they pass the eye test? What are fair expectations for UNM this year? Geoff Grammer, Lobo beat writer for the Albuquerque Journal, joins the show to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lobo legend and NBA veteran Kenny Thomas shares his thoughts on the decision to stay with Tyrese Haliburton. What does he expect from the Pacers in game six. Where should Kevin Durant go? Are the Magic a conference final contender? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the Red Sox already questioning trading Rafael Devers? Would you turn down $8 million in NIL money to stay? Do you agree with Ohtani returning to the mound? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was Tyrese Haliburton selfish or did the Pacers make the right call letting their star play through pain? Where did the series shift for the Thunder? Best player you have ever seen? Ohtani is back! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A life changing Sunday at the U.S. Open. What will decide Game 5 of the NBA Finals? Do you need a star for a big time moment to matter? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did the Red Sox make the right move trading Devers? How big of a move was this for the Giants? A quarterback under pressure? Of course they want to win a championship. Who needs to be more than a game manager? The best in baseball is back on the mound. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An epic finish at the U.S. Open. A huge MLB trade. A huge MLB trade. Who won, who got it wrong and where do they rank now? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What has some fans so upset with the future of college athletics? Your U.S. Open breakdown and golf tip from Sandia Golf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Open is living up to its reputation. What stood out from round one? Did Edmonton pull a Pacers in the Stanley Cup Final? Why are rookie deals being held up in the NFL? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

University of New Mexico Athletics Director, Fernando Lovo, joins the show from the NCAA Track and Field Championships to discuss UNM's runners, the House Settlement and what UNM is doing moving forward to comply and be successful in athletics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much should and can UNM invest to compete in the Mountain West? How tough will the U.S. Open course be? Are the Bengals playing real football or fantasy football? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

University of New Mexico Athletics Director, Fernando Lovo, joins the show from the NCAA Track and Field Championships to discuss UNM's runners, the House Settlement and what UNM is doing moving forward to comply and be successful in athletics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pacers keep winning and showing that they are a championship team. How did they slow down OKC in game three? What is Kevin Durant worth? Any movement with the PAC-12/Mountain West discussions? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the investment where it needs to be for Lobo athletics to succeed? Could the NL Cy Young winner have a losing record? Isotopes Manager Pedro Lopez joins the show to discuss the offensive outburst and why things at the Triple-A level can be more mental than physical? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What will the Lobos roster look like moving forward when it comes to scholarship players? How much money should schools be investing in football? Is the NCAA heading in the right direction? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What will the wild card race in the AFC look like? Are the Steelers better off with Aaron Rodgers? Which pass rusher should get paid? Why does everyone keep saying no to the Knicks? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lobo legend and NBA veteran, Kenny Thomas, shares his thoughts on game two of the NBA finals, just how good and big is SGA? How does he feel about college athletes getting paid by the schools? Can Lobo football be a sneaky conference team this season? Who returns the most in the Mountain West? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Mexico State acting Athletic Director, Dr. Amber Burdge, joins the show to share what she has heard this weekend from fellow AD's when it comes to the House Settlement and what direction NMSU is going to go when it comes to revenue sharing and development. Mini camp storylines that matter in the NFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will non power conference schools handling paying athletes directly? What does that mean for the fans? Does the House Settlement help or hurt the future of college athletics? Are the Oilers soft? How did Florida pounce in game three. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach and agent, Steve Loy, who was Phil Mickelson's agent among other greats is going into the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame. How did he come to manage 'lefty' and what does the world get wrong about Phil. The Lobos roster sits at 14. What could the rotation look like for Eric Olen next year? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that it is finalized, what is next for college and athlete compensation following the House settlement? Would the WNBA work in Albuquerque? Where does Jason Eck fall in the coaching move rankings? Is Anthony Richardson done in Indy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Thunder did not blow a lead in game two of the NBA Finals. What makes OKC so much better than everyone else this season? Can the Pacers pounce in game three? Why are players complaining about playing too much? Will Dallas ever get over the Luka trade? Another overseas addition for UNM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Sinclair is going into the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame. How did he go from Eastern New Mexico to an 11-year NFL career in Seattle? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why did Derek Carr turn down $30 million? Is it worrying that nothing has come from the Mountain West and PAC-12 yet? How many auto bids should power conferences get to the college football playoff? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are the Pacers heavy underdogs? Who thinks Indiana could sneak away with the series? Who will be the X-factor? Who will end up coaching the Knicks? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How should you hold high school athletes accountable? How important is it to control your emotions at a wide receiver? Why are they already questioning the quarterback in Seattle? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Mexico State head football coach, Tony Sanchez, discusses the offseason, what coaches are talking about when it comes to the transfer portal and how he is managing expectations and development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Knicks decided not to run it back. Was that the right move? Who should coach the Knicks next season? Is depth an overrated talking point in basketball? How do you hold a high school athlete accountable? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lobo legend and NBA veteran, Kenny Thomas, discusses his thoughts on the NBA Finals, why Siakam was the right choice for ECF MVP and what the future holds for 'super teams'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big-12 is pushing back on the SEC and Big-10. What will the next college football playoff look like? Who qualified for the U.S. Open? Pen issues for the Dodgers. Where will Grand Canyon play next year? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Giannis head north? Where should Kevin Durant go? Is it worth trading for a 'super star'? What does June mean for NFL money? First look at Mountain West football win totals! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scottie Scheffler continues to turn heads. Why hasn't the PAC-12 landed their 8th football playing program? Where teams wrong when it came to Shedur Sanders predraft visits? How will the Browns quarterback room shake out? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NBA on TNT crew signed off over the weekend. What have they done for sports television? What's next for the PAC-12? How did Paul George help the Pacers and Thunder get to the NBA Finals? First thoughts on the NBA Finals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just how bad are the Colorado Rockies? Can anything save the franchise? Are the Pacers the bet in the NBA Finals? How close is Pascal Siakam to Basketball Hall of Fame discussion? The final official notices for the departing Mountain West teams. What is next? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lobo legend and NBA veteran, Kenny Thomas, discusses the Knicks win, why teams respond under pressure, who would have the best chance against the Thunder and who he wants to see play with Anthony Edwards next season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why does the NCAA want to expand March Madness? Nick Knee, Sandia Golf, gives this weeks golf breakdown and tip. New Mexico's weatherman is retiring and stops in studio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why did the Pacers get out played in a game they knew the Knicks were going to come out swinging? How is the Lobo football schedule shaping up? What should a team expect from a veteran quarterback? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Diego State received good roster news. What are the preseason basketball expectations looking like for the Mountain West? Who thinks the NFL draft sucked for him? Just how bad is it in Colorado? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What sports moment resonates with you? What was Jeff's favorite event to be at? Could someone actually push Wayne Gretzky for GOAT status? You can't change golf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Oklahoma's young stars take the country by storm? Are the Thunder a likeable winner? What's next for Anthony Edwards? Where does Lobo football rank in this preseason metric? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What kind of investment do fans want to see from their college's into athletics? Are the Knicks done and headed for a shakeup? What happens when a rivalry is no longer meaningful? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.