The Opening Drive
Cumulus Podcast Network
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.
Location:
Albuquerque, NM
Networks:
Cumulus Podcast Network
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
New Mexico United CEO, Peter Trevisani
10/4/2023
The stadium issue seems to be coming to a close. Peter Trevisani joins the OD to break down the details and to give us more details on the project.
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Duration:00:45:40
Basketball is back soon!!
10/4/2023
The Lobb's Basketball schedule is out. What games do you have circled? What about the NBA? The West is stacked and keeps getting better. Can the Nuggets go back to back?
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Duration:00:41:40
Playoff. Baseball.
10/4/2023
What a day. The MLB playoffs started up yesterday and delivered in a huge way. The Twins break an 18 game streak. The Diamondbacks looked good in their win. What about those Phillies?
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Duration:00:45:11
You're in the Red Zone
10/2/2023
Can Christian McCaffrey win the NFL MVP? Is Josh Allen the best QB in the AFC? Who is your Rookie of the year so far? Start, Sit, or Cut Russell Wilson, Zach Wilson, and Justin fields.
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Duration:00:44:59
Winners and Losers
10/2/2023
What a wild weekend of football. The Bills look likie world beaters. The Buccaneers are leading the NFC South. Are the Berngals out already?
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Duration:00:44:01
Ram it!!
10/2/2023
The Rams won a game they tried to lose. The Cheifs got a call that helped them get past the Jets. The Broncos won!! We recap a huge week 4 in the NFL and take a look ahead to week 5.
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Duration:00:40:45
UNM Head football Coach, Danny Gonzales
10/2/2023
What will the LOBO's do to turn it around after a tough raod loss in Laramie. What changes need to be made on the Defensive side of the ball? Can the Lobos still make a Bowl Game?
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Duration:00:13:05
How 'bout them Cowboys!?
9/28/2023
The Dallas Cowboys can score in the Red Zone but Jerry doesn't seem to think this is an issue. What do you think? What do the Cowboys need to do to get back on track after a bad loss?
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Duration:00:44:18
Are you ready for another huge weekend in College Football?
9/28/2023
Jerry Palm and Tyler Kiehne join the show to help us get ready for a full slate of games this Saturday.
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Duration:00:38:29
Breaking News!!
9/28/2023
Damian Lillard is now a Buck!! Yesterday the Portland Trailblazers traded their franchise gaurd in a huge blockbust deal.
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Duration:00:41:40
CBSSports.com College Football Expert, Jerry Palm
9/28/2023
Jerry joins the Opening Drive to break down all the NCAA action coming this weekend. Will the LOBOs get a win on the road? What about USC at Colorado? Don't sleep on Duke this weekend vs Notre Dame.
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Duration:00:13:23
UNM DE, Tyler Kiehne
9/28/2023
After a thrilling win on the road, the Lobos hit the road for their game in Laramie this weekend. What will the defense do to help get another big win?
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Duration:00:09:50
You're in the Dak Zone?
9/27/2023
What is going on with the Cowboys in the Red Zone? What will we see from Sam LaPorta this year? Who takes the NFC South? Who is the best QB in the AFC South?
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Duration:00:43:05
No Excuses that I know...
9/27/2023
The Steelers had an odd trip home after last weekend's game. The team plane made a 7 hour pit stop in Kansas City after the plane experienced issues. Mike Tomlin isn't going to let this be an excuse for his team in week 4.
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Duration:00:44:23
Dear Jets, Can I be on your team?
9/27/2023
Colin Kaepernick found a way to get back in the news. Rapper and NBA owner, J. Cole, released a letter from Kaepernick asking to join the Jets' practice squad. Is he trying to stay in the news or could he find his way back on the playing field sometime soon?
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Duration:00:43:16
Espn Analyst and Author, Marty Smith
9/27/2023
Marty Smith joins the Opening Drive this morning to talk about his new book, Sideline CEO: Leadership Principles from Championship Coaches. In the book Marty talks to winning coaches from all over the world of sports to see how they manage their teams to get the most out of their players.
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Duration:00:14:05
Travis Kelsey + Taylor Swift = ?
9/26/2023
So, there is a new "it" couple in the NFL apparently. Taylor Swift shows up to Arrowhead last weekend, now Travis Kelsey is the most popular football player in the world. Is Taylor Swift really the Goat in KC?
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Duration:00:44:53
College Basketball is back!!
9/26/2023
What can we expect from the Lobo's on the hardwood this season? Will they make the tournament? What adjustment did Coach Pitino make to get his squad ready for another huge season?
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Duration:00:38:53
Week 3 is in the books
9/26/2023
The Eagles got a big win last night while the Rams let one get by them. Are the Bengals back? Are the Eagles the best team in the NFC?
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Duration:00:46:01
UNM Basketball Head Coach, Richard Pitino
9/26/2023
Basketball season is almost here!! What should we expect from the Lobo's this year? Coach Pitino joins the Opening Drive to break down the upcoming season and more. you dont want to miss a minute of this one.
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Duration:00:17:19