The Opening Drive

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.

Should college football move to one transfer window? What should the playoff look like? Complete opposites, the Rockies start vs Shohei Ohtani on the Dodgers. What is the right investment level for Lobo athletics? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyrese Haliburton is taking over the Eastern Conference. Can he continue to play like a super star? What would a Thunder/Pacers final look like? Lobo football hits the portal, again. Is it a joke that the Steelers are waiting on Aaron Rodgers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does Kenny Thomas feel about how the Oklahoma City has looked? What does tough mean in the NBA? Will the winner of game four between the Knicks and Pacers win the series? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What could the Lobos starting five look like after they added another front court player? What kind of rotation could Eric Olen use? How much money should go to athletics from the state or student fees? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Oklahoma City tough enough to win an NBA title? Is Anthony Edwards too young? How is a 20-point lead not safe in the NBA? Is no news bad news for the Mountain West vs PAC-12? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A basketball player is suing the NCAA for more eligibility after playing four years. What should the limit be? How will the NCAA respond to the eligibility questions? UNM is raising student fees for athletics. Is it the right move? What was it like calling another crazy game ending play for the Isotopes? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did Brock Purdy leave any money on the table for the 49ers? The NFL did the right thing by not banning the Tush Push. Will Dallas come out on top when it is all said and done after trading Luka? Is Luka too flawed? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did the Pacers already finish the Knicks after their game one comeback? Is Indiana a team of destiny? When you think you have seen it all, you haven't. Another crazy ending for the Isotopes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How deep is the NFL when it comes to starting quarterbacks? Why ban the Tush Push. Voice of the Lobos, Robert Portnoy, joins the show ahead of the Lobos opening round game in the Mountain West Tournament against San Jose State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL is considering banning the tush push, should they? Do they need to rethink playoff seeding? Can anyone match the Thunder? Is the NBA in a good spot or do we need more dominate teams? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Thunder showed why they are the favorites. Can Minnesota counter with anything? Why the Pacers and Knicks will be an epic series. Who will be the Carmelo Anthony of the NFL? What tier does the Lobos quarterback room fall into? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lobo legend and NBA veteran, Kenny Thomas, shares his conference finals picks, the style of play in the postseason and his thoughts on dynasties vs parity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mountain West and PAC-12 are discussing exit fees, what will the outcome be? Can the power conferences force teams to play by the NIL rules? Who needs to step up to try and get things on track? Stay the course, when to ride it out and when to make changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the NBA looking at seven different champions over the last seven years, is that good for the sport or do fans like dynasties and big name teams? Two big time changes in the NFL, one works and the other is sour grapes. Paying the right players; did the 49ers get it right? How do you reset after paying a quarterback? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lobo legend and NBA veteran Kenny Thomas breaks down game six between Denver and Oklahoma City, who he likes in game seven and who will win game six between the Knicks and Celtics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Caleb Williams break the trend of Bears quarterback struggles? Will the fans turn on him now that they know his team tried to not get him drafted by Chicago? Nick Knee, Director of Golf at Sandia, discusses the PGA Championship and shares this week's golf tip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nuggets forced a game seven. Will they have anything left in the tank Sunday? Is this a now or never game for the Thunder? How many super stars are there in sport? Biggest takeaway from round one of the PGA Championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lobos men's golf coach, Jake Harrington, shares how his squad was able to make their third straight NCAA Championship. Blip on the radar or did the Celtics find themselves without Tatum? Who do you want for the next five years? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can the Warriors make another run with Steph Curry? Should the NFL add a playoff team? Should the College Football Playoffs go straight seeding? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lobos added another guard to the roster. How do you feel about what Eric Olen has done? What could the rotation look like next year? Can the Celtics shock the Knicks one more time? Are they better without Tatum? Who got some early breaks with the NFL schedule? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lobo baseball coach, Todd Brown, discusses the chance UNM has to win a conference title or lock in a bye at the conference tournament, what moments turned the team around this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should MLB all-time hit leader be in the Hall of Fame? How much should a team pay for sacks? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Thunder closed out another game in the 4th quarter. Is SGA taking the torch from Jokic? Did the Cavs collapse or did we undervalue the Pacers? Will Pete Rose finally get into the Hall of Fame? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lobo legend and NBA veteran Kenny Thomas discusses the leads in the Eastern Conference, his thoughts on the NBA lottery and how he is helping the community this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.