The Opening Drive

The Opening Drive

The Sports Animal
Country USA
Language EN-US
Episodes 100
Latest 11.11.2026

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.

Episodes

  • It's the day after another Lobo victory 11.11.2026 2h 7m
    Jeff is in studio and JJ is in California since he is doing the play by play of the Women's Basketball game against Fresno State.  Guests today include Ryan Berryman, VP and Director of Athletics for UNM and Sean Reider, staff writer with the Albuquerque JournalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Sean Reider staff writer for the Journal 11.11.2026 16m
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  • Ryan Berryman VP and Director of Athletics at UNM 11.11.2026 11m
    Ryan joins Jeff in studio and JJ (who is in California) to discuss the Lobo Athletics program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Want More 10.11.2026 42m
    What will playoff expansion bring college football?  Who is buying and who is selling at the NFL trade deadline?  Which quarterback should the Vikings go after? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Movers 10.11.2026 37m
    Who is stocking up and who is selling at the NFL trade deadline?  Lobo keep it rolling against Little Rock?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Focus 10.11.2026 42m
    New Mexico State head football coach Tony Sanchez discusses the Aggies loss against Liberty and how the are focusing on the opportunity ahead with three games remaining.  MNF, are the Vikings done if they can land a quarterback at the trade deadline?  What moves do you want to see made today? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Ride the Wave 09.11.2026 40m
    Fans are responding to Lobo football, what do they want to see moving forward and what are the expectations this weekend against UNLV? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Coach Speak 09.11.2026 26m
    How are fans feeling about Lobo football? What is the debate between Boise State and New Mexico? CFP or bowl game? What do you want? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Jason Eck, Noise Reduction 09.11.2026 15m
    New Mexico head football coach Jason Eck discusses the teams win at Nevada, the response from his quarterback and navigating everything that comes with success.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Winning Weekend 09.11.2026 39m
    The Lobos got dubs across the board on the field and court.  How nasty is the Lobos defense? Basketball only turned it over how many times? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Go Time 06.11.2026 43m
    Three-for-all Friday.  Is LIV Golf officially over?  What do you expect between UNM and Nevada? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Friday Night Lights 06.11.2026 42m
    Lobo football at Nevada, what do you expect from them tonight?  What has college football done for for Lobo fans?  How has Eck handled the noise? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Rough 06.11.2026 45m
    Sometimes quarterback paly can stun you and the Ravens QB3 had no chance against Jacksonville.  Big CFP implications this weekend.  The noise around Eck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Showing Up 05.11.2026 39m
    Jerry Palm, PalmBrackets.com, shares his thoughts on the initial College Football Playoff rankings and the games the watch this weekend.  Does college football have an attendance problem? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Shuffle 05.11.2026 42m
    The Lobos have to shuffle their offensive line. Expect a close game at Nevada?  Will Lamar Jackson be the Ravens quarterback next season?  Which injuries could impact Sunday's NFL action? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Rider Wednesday 04.11.2026 42m
    Sean Rider, Lobo football beat reporter for the Albuquerque Journal, shares his thoughts on the QB questions, the focus of Coach Eck and what's ahead in Reno. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Development 04.11.2026 38m
    The Lobos are road favorites, but frustration is mounting with the quarterback.  From QB3 to the #3 overall pick landing on IR, NFL news! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Top 25... 04.11.2026 42m
    The CFP made a statement when it comes to the Group of 6.  NMSU men's basketball sneaks by Western NM in their opener.  Who could be sellers in the NFL after this weekend? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Eye Test 03.11.2026 37m
    The Lobos used a big second half to pull away from Utah Tech. What did you think?  Could we see Baltimore make a trade for a QB or be sellers? What injuries could impact this weeks action?  Lobo football on a short week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Opening Day 03.11.2026 44m
    New Mexico State head football coach Tony Sanchez discusses missed opportunities from last weeks loss and gearing up to host Liberty Saturday.  Lobo basketball stormed away in the second half. What do you think of the rotation from Eric Olen?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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