The Opening Drive

The Opening Drive

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

January 9, 2026 41 mins

Can in season tournaments work in American sports? What do you think about a split season for Major League Baseball? 

NFL Playoffs: who is winning this weekend? 

Lobos keep it rolling this weekend? 

 

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Which quarterbacks have the most to gain and lose in the playoffs? 

Which playoff team would move off of their head coach? 

How are the Mountain West net rankings looking? 

 

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January 9, 2026 44 mins

Miami and Ole Miss put on a 4th quarter classic. Are you calling pass interference at the end? 

Mess avoided at Washington? 

Top prep athletes leaving New Mexico? 

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January 8, 2026 42 mins

The Albuquerque Isotopes have a new general manager. Who and what does the future hold? 

Is the drama surrounding the transfer portal good for college athletics? 

What would a universal contract formula look like? 

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January 8, 2026 39 mins

The Dolphins fired their head coach, is it to go after John Harbaugh? 

The Washington Huskies signed their QB to a deal and he wants to leave. Who's side are you on? Will this spark a change across the board? 

Jerry Palm, PalmBrackets.com, discusses the CFP and how Indiana has become the favorite in just two years. 

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January 8, 2026 41 mins

It was a clean sweep for the Lobos in Ft. Collins with the men and women winning. 

Is Lane Kiffin the best college football villain? 

Who has the edge in the CFP semi-finals? 

Best spot for John Harbaugh? 

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January 6, 2026 38 mins

Where should UNM athletics invest their money? 

What will the NIL + revenue sharing landscape look like? 

What will basketball scheduling look like for UNM men's basketball? 

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January 6, 2026 39 mins

Will the conferences decide what is next when it comes to revenue sharing and NIL? 

Will football sperate from the rest of the sports? 

How has UNM benefitted and what could happen moving forward? 

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January 6, 2026 44 mins

What do the Lobos need to do to be successful at Colorado State? What style of game will it be? 

Portal additions for Lobo football. QB health issues? 

When will boosters say no? 

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December 30, 2025 40 mins

How are Lobo fans feeling about their university? What do they want from their next AD? 

Be passionate about what you love in sports. 

Apparently everyone is eligible to play college sports. 

 

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December 30, 2025 38 mins

What did Fernando Lovo have to say about his time at UNM? 

Who is in the portal and who has resigned with Lobo football? 

Jerry Palm, Palmbrackets.com, breaks down this weeks CFP games. 

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December 30, 2025 40 mins

The Rams are going the wrong direction ahead of the postseason. Who has the best path in the NFC? 

Lobo basketball at Boise State, who to watch and what will be the difference? 

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December 29, 2025 42 mins

Geoff Grammer, Albuquerque Journal, shares his thoughts on Fernando Lovo, where UNM stands and a peek at Lobo basketball at Boise State. 

Fans are split on Lovo being one-and-done. 

Is UNM in a place where the next AD can elevate the programs to another level? 

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December 29, 2025 38 mins

How can the Lobo football build off this season? 

Who on campus should get a look to be UNM's next athletic director? 

What is the state of UNM athletics? 

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December 29, 2025 37 mins

Jason Eck's nine win season at UNM opened the doors for many others to have opportunities including Fernando Lovo. 

What did you think of the Lobos Rate Bowl performance? 

Lobo to CU? 

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December 18, 2025 40 mins

Jerry Palm, PalmBrackets.com, discusses this weekends CFP games, his thoughts on the Heisman and when he is dropping his first college basketball bracket. 

How should NFL teams handle contracts for good, but not great quarterbacks? 

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December 18, 2025 41 mins

Sam Darnold has another moment in a big game Thursday Night against the Rams. Can he out duel Mathew Stafford? 

Who can Michigan land at head coach? Can they lure someone away from a CFP team? 

Was Puka Nauca playing into the streamers or does he really feel NFL officials throw flags to be on TV? 

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December 17, 2025 41 mins

A big weekend for the New Mexico Ice Wolves. You can enjoy hockey and help out first responders. 

Will Diego Pavia's character hurt his future? 

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December 17, 2025 35 mins

60-yard field goals and going for it on fourth down. Which is the bigger development in football? 

Prove it game for Sam Darnold. 

What attitude will the Lobos bring to the table against Minnesota at the Rate Bowl? 

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December 17, 2025 42 mins

The Dolphins are benching Tua for the rest of the season. Who else will be in the quarterback market next year? 

Why is the quad system different between men's and women's basketball? 

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