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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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Sean Rider, Lobo football beat writer for the Albuquerque Journal, shares his thoughts on MW awards, the Lobos season and Jason Eck's contract extension. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should coaches take a 'bigger' job even if they are happy where they are at? What in the world is going on with the Clippers and Chris Paul? What to do with the athletic budget? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason Eck was named the Mountain West coach of the year, how did he change the culture in Albuquerque? What other Lobos were honored? What did the latest CFP rankings tell us? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What bowl affiliations does the Mountain West have? Where do fans want to see the Lobos go? Are there any potential matchups against a power conference team available? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What bowl game could the Lobos play in? What would the fans like to see? While a lot of jobs were open, did the coaching carousel benefit the Lobos keeping Jason Eck? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lobos cruised past New Mexico Highlands, what did you like about the bench minuets? Who could pop in other games? What NFL jobs will be open after the season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UNM extended Jason Eck, what does the future hold for Lobo football? What was your experience like Friday watching UNM beat San Diego State? What was different from last year to this year? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How did players and fans buy into what Jason Eck was selling? What does the future of UNM football look like? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Mexico Lobos head football coach Jason Eck discusses his contract extension, the plays made to beat San Diego State and why he believes in Albuquerque and UNM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lobo football beat San Diego State in double overtime. What did you think of the atmosphere? What did the moment mean? How did the Lobos lose the computer tie breakers when it comes to who will be playing in the Mountain West Title game? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Who is in and who is out this week at quarterback? Should these quarterbacks return? Staying the course. Comedy and sports broadcasting? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
San Diego State head coach Sean Lewis joins the show to discuss the Aztecs season and what he sees from the Lobos this season. Art Briles at Eastern New Mexico, how are people feeling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Mexico State head football coach Tony Sanchez discusses the Aggies win at UTEP, coming back from 21-0 down and what's in store for their seniors this week. Another rough night for Mountain West basketball. MNF, just run the football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lobos are set to host San Diego State Friday. What are the expectations from the fans? Bigger contract or more revenue for players? What is better for the head coach? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eastern New Mexico made a splash with their new head football coach. Could we see 30,000 at University Stadium Friday? It would mean more to win the Mountain West this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lobos defeated Air Force to keep their MW title hopes alive. How did they do it? Lobo basketball bounced back against Mississippi State, what stood out? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Mexico Lobos head football coach Jason Eck discusses the Lobos win at Air Force, the defensive plan in place and staying focused in the moment with San Diego State on deck in a game with Mountain West title game implications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The final two weeks present a multitude of possibilities for the Mountain West football title game. Some big injuries for upcoming UNM football opponents. Fantasy Football Takes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jerry Palm, PalmBrackets.com, discuses the latest CFP rankings and the biggest impact games of the weekend. Mountain West basketball has a lot of work to do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.




