The Opening Drive

Season tickets and schedule, what is on deck for UNM and NMSU over the first four weeks of the season?  Open Championship and a golf tip from Sandia Golf Club. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Mexico State head football coach Tony Sanchez shares his thoughts on the offseason, where NMSU is better and the schedule in front of them.  What's the point of a 3rd place game?  Record day at The Open Championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mountain West Commissioner, Gloria Nevarez, shares her thoughts on the current state of the conference, upcoming standards for members and the importance of football.  Parity or a dominate team, what does MWFB need?  Does UNM need to lob a call to Donovan Dent?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should UNM reach out to Donovan Dent?  What are the biggest questions facing Lobo football?  Spain or Argentina? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Messi and Argentina face off against the country, Spain, where Messi made his biggest mark during his pro career.  What would a lineup at UNM look like with the return of Donovan Dent?  How has Fox done with the World Cup broadcasts? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Messi and Argentina came from behind again. How can one athlete elevate and intimidate?  Should UNM reach out to Donovan Dent?  No preseason polls for the Mountain West and it's the right move. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Combat sports in New Mexico, could Bare Knuckle Boxing be banned?  Are you OK with no official preseason polls for the Mountain West?  NFL Notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is expansion the only way for sports to make money? What do you think of a 64 team World Cup?  Dent back in the UNM backcourt?  Expectations for NMSU football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fifth year is drawing players back. Will Donovan Dent play one more year?  Would he work at UNM? Who is the front runner?  The Home Run Derby popped off! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UNM QB room, steady with upside?  Is quarterback deeper than given credit for in the NFL?  Is he still a top-5 running back? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Cueva to the Cubs, Dylan Blomker joins the show to discuss being drafted in the 5th round, his journey and what he is looking forward to turning pro.  Top-10 season, who did NFL execs view as the top-10 quarterbacks in the league? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More drama in Michigan for the Wolverines!  Was Norway done dirty? FIFA's top four is the final four.  Is the best WR2 still unsigned?  UFC Letdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The what if game of conference realignment.  Nick Knee, Sandia Golf Club, shares a golf tip and his thoughts on the PGA Tour schedule revolving around major tournaments.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Mexico Lobos head football coach Jason Eck dropped in studio to discuss the state of college football, embracing high expectations at UNM and what he would like to see moving forward with the CFP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NCAA selected Wichita as the other opening round site for the next two years. What did it come down to? What could UNM bid on next?  Will the Clippers/Raptors trade go through with Kawhi Leonard?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RS-Sophomore forward Brynn Eshoo shares what drew her to Lobo basketball, what she likes about getting to know new people and what she expects playing at The Pit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lobo sophomore guard, Keiara Curtis, shares her thoughts on summer workouts, who inspired her growing up and the competitive nature that drives her. #LobosWBB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you think of the MW+ and will the revenue be worth it for the conference?  Why is Congress getting involved with Caitlin Clark and the WNBA? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lobo sophomore PF Uriah Tenette drops in studio to discuss the offseason, coming back and giving back with an event this Sunday at Cool Springs!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What was a big theme coming out of Big-12 media days for college football?  How was your World Cup viewing experience with the USMNT?  5-for-5! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What jersey patch would work for Lobo athletics?  Organizational change, is it working for this franchise?  What not us? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NCAA will make a decision soon on the other host site for the Opening Round of the NCAA Tournament. Does Albuquerque have a chance?  As a sports fan would you show up? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What stands out about greatness in sports? How a player and team rallies?  What do you want from review in sports as a fan? How should it be used?  One of the best Lobos ever is going pro! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geoff Grammer from the Albuquerque Journal shares why he's launching a new column in the Journal and his thoughts on how the Mountain West has handled media and messaging over the last two years.  PAC vs MW, it's time to dig in and see what happens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fans showed out for the USMNT, but why didn't the team show up?  Soccer is fine in the US, and it doesn't always have to mean the begging or the end of something for fans and future players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How you lose matters and the USMNT did not put up a fight. What happened?  Another max contract for a good player, but can you build a winning team paying a good player great money? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did the President get a red card suspended? How will the noise impact the USMNT?  What did you think of the New Mexico Chupacabra's first season?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two two wrongs make a right for FIFA?  LeBron's agent on the white board, what works for LBJ?  Can this aging NFL offense explode this season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Cup produced the best moments over the weekend: how did England survive Mexico? Argentina needed everything to get by Cape Verde and the red card.  Did FIFA get it right by suspending Flo Balogun's red card?  Where should LeBron want to go? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who steps into the NBA Finals conversation after four NBA Finals MVPs are on the move?  It's almost impossible to keep track of conference affiliation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PAC-12 keeps talking like they are a power conference. Will it payoff?  The NBA offseason keeps popping off.  Conference basketball schedules. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four NBA Finals MVPs are on the move this offseason, who landed in the best spot?  The Lakers changed a lot in one day, Finals or bust?  The USMNT fought through adversity and is on to the Round of 16! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where does LeBron fit next season? Was the East too easy for him in the past?  What do fans want from athletes?  Keys for the USMNT! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How important is fan support this season for Lobo football?  Are you ready for the new look Mountain West?  NCAA tourney bids: MW vs PAC-12. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How would you describe LeBron James' time with the Lakers?  Has there been anyone as polarizing as LeBron that went to a team and fans stopped rooting for that team?  The Clippers have done very well retooling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court came down with two big decisions and both impact sports.  What few scenarios match the drama of World Cup penalty kicks? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 1st means a new PAC-12 and Mountain West. Is the PAC-12 just the same house with fresh paint?  Which veteran receiver could be a game changer?  Early top-7 in the AFC? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Cup games coming down to penalty kicks, who has what it takes.  Ja Morant to Portland, what's next? Could LeBron really work in Golden State?  A fresh start for Coach Prime and CU? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaylen Brown will get traded to?..  What stood out from the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame.  Ban player props? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Mexico or UNLV? Who could crash the CFP? How does the Mountain West stack up against the PAC-12?  Believe Tom Brady on the Raiders hype? How much is Baker Mayfield worth? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors are interested in LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Would it work? A reunion in Toronto?  World Cup comes through big time. What's on deck in the knockout rounds?  Group of 6 contenders?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dusty Young, NMAA, joins the show to discuss the high-school transfer decision and what was behind it.  Your golf tip from Sandia Golf Club. Will the new PGA Tour model pop? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who would you start a program with, Jason Eck or Dan Mullen?  Ranking the Mountain West football coaches.  Carry over from the USMNT loss? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subs lead to a bummer, but it's all about the knockout round for the United States!  Protect Caitlin Clark. Eligible right away? Who is the real 'IceMan'? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sophomore forward from Portugal shares what it means to be back for her second season at UNM, what she's looking forward to on the floor and what she likes off the floor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 5-11 freshman from Dallas, TX has cherry and silver in her family and is ready to show out at UNM. What stood out about the new coaching staff? Her go to order at Dions and her style of play! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lobos have interesting options on the wing and in the front court, meet two new forwards.  When will players stop taking shots cheap shots at Caitlin Clark? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Isotopes manager Pedro Lopez discusses working with some of the Rockies top hitting prospects and how they can develop pitching in the PCL. LeMelo on the move. Does anything matter outside of San Antonio and Oklahoma City?  LeBron: should he stay or go? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can the USMNT finish off group play 3-0 and build momentum ahead of their Round of 32 match?  What can the NBA Draft do to draw in fans?  Sophomores as leaders? That's the new college basketball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will we see a lot of movement with high school athletes now that they get on free transfer?  The Spurs and Thunder drafting against each other?  The stars show up again at the World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.