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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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Can Lobo football give the fans a season to remember? Plan ahead, stash a QB for the late bye weeks and who do you need in your fantasy football lineup this weekend? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jerry Palm, PalmBrackets.com, shares his thoughts on Lane Kiffin, who lands where in the coaching cycle and this weeks games to watch. Austin Reaves takeover! Thursday Night Football expectations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Dodgers offense is gone, the Blue Jays might have the best post season offense ever. How can LA respond? What do you want to see from Lobo men's basketball in their final exhibition game? Who is the Lakers captain? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sean Rider, Lobo football beat writer for the Albuquerque Journal, joins the show to discuss Utah State, where UNM has improved on the field and the future of Jason Eck and the UNM program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Mexico Lobos head coach Jason Eck addressed being linked to other jobs and how he feels about that. Ranking the AFC contenders, right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Toronto's offense keeps showing why they deserve to be World Series Champs. Can the Dodgers pitching shut them down? If you draft a QB #1 overall should you also hire a whole new coaching staff at the same time? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Some fans are antsy when it comes to the future of Lobo head football coach Jason Eck. Invest at what level? How can the Blue Jays bounce back in Game 4? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How did the Dodgers and Blue Jays get threw extra innings? Who was left? What is left for Game 4? Lamar Jackson blowup game Thursday? How will the Broncos respond with PS2 out? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Did you make it until the 18th inning? Could there have been anything else that shocked us in Game 3 of the World Series? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Mexico State head football coach Tony Sanchez discusses the Aggies overtime loss, dealing with the CUSA mid-week schedule and cleaning things up offensively. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jeff gives his three biggest winners and losers from the NFL weekend. What will the trickle down be from this years college football coaching cycle? How are Lobos fans feeling? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How did Jason Eck handle the lead up to and aftermath of the Lobos beating Utah State? What buy in does a coach need when it comes to Lobo football and the fan base? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lobos dominated Utah State. How did they get it done? What does the win mean for the fan base? One win from bowl eligibility what are the expectations for the rest of the season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Geoff Grammer, Lobo basketball beat writer for the Albuquerque Journal, was at the UNM/Washington State exhibition game. What were his takeaways, positive impressions overall? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Mexico Lobos head coach Jason Eck breaks down the Lobos win over Utah State, how the special teams popped, controlling the game on the ground and the defense taking advantages of the opportunities in front of them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher said he won't play teams at altitude. Would you want the Lobos to play a neutral site game against them? Altitude or attitude? What does UNM need? The Three 'Best' Bets for Sunday's NFL action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's next when it comes to the legal battle between the Mountain West Conference and PAC-12? Sunday Night Football: Packers at Steelers, who needs it more? Thick Sunday spreads, what to make of them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Chargers showed they can be a team to watch for in the AFC race. How will the Vikings handle their quarterback situation? Who has the edge between UNM and USU? What will the fallout be from the NBA prop bets made by players? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bye weeks and injuries, what does you fantasy football lineup look like this week? It is Wemby's world now and the NBA better be ready. First impressions for Lobo women's basketball! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jerry Palm, PalmBrackets.com, discusses the top of the Big-10, is Vandy for real and who has the edge right now in the Group of 5 race? An owner bashing his quarterback? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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