Category Archives: The Opening Drive

College Football National Championship GameWe will get something on Monday that many people have been waiting years for.  A true, college football national championship game.  Oregon and Ohi...

University of New Mexico men's basketball teamAs the University of New Mexico men's basketball team progresses in conference play they will face a new test around every corner. Last weekend ...

Ninth annual Gildan New Mexico BowlI use this space to encourage you to take advantage of, what I think is a very special event in our state.  This ninth annual Gildan New Mexico Bowl is next Sat...

WisePies Arena aka The Pit is now upon us.The first game inside the newly named arena pits New Mexico against rival New Mexico State. Don't worry.  Despite the signs and name it's still...

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Lady LobosSometimes you have to just tip your hat to the other team. It's easy to overreact when your team losses and start throwing blame around. The University of New Mexico women's basket...

Mario MocciaWe had a good conversation with the newly appointed athletic director at New Mexico State, Mario Moccia, on the "Opening Drive" this week, and I think NMSU has made a good hire.&...

fantastic time of the yearWhile the weather might be cooling off sports fans are heating up. This is a fantastic time of the year. College football is winding down with the debate over their first eve...

Cullen NealThis past Monday's show was a bit of a stunner to me, and I don't get surprised by much on our show.  The Lobo basketball team won their first two games of the season and a k...