Category Archives: The Opening Drive

Jeff’s Journal

Jeff’s Journal

Holly Holm is going to get a whole lot of national attention over the next few months.  Actually, it will be world-wide attention as the Albuquerque fighter is next up for the person who is considered to be the best in the world.  Holly gets her shot at Ronda Rousey on January 2nd in Las…MORE

Jeff’s Journal

Jeff’s Journal

An e-mailer got me thinking today.  What is the right schedule composition to get fans out for Lobo football?  The email said he’s not excited about Mississippi Valley State or Tulsa, and doesn’t care for the league games the team plays at home.  The only game he is interested in is the New Mexico State…MORE

Jeff’s Journal

Jeff’s Journal

So, an NFL quarterback got sucker-punched by a back-up linebacker….in the locker room, and is out for six to ten weeks.  You hear about scuffles at NFL training camps all the time, but never something like this.  The back-up linebacker, IK Enemkpali, was immediately released by the New York Jets after he slugged the team’s…MORE

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Buck Stops Here

21 years. It’s time to bash. Friday at The County Line 610 The Sports Animal is celebrating 21 years on the air. There’s been many shows, different affiliations and local voices that have been on the air. The one constant, the great listeners who have helped 610 get to this point. You’re the reason we…MORE

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Buck Stops Here

For the first time as New Mexico head football coach, Bob Davie is talking openly about going to a bowl game. This past Monday Davie was a guest on The Opening Drive where he said it is a legitimate goal for this year’s team to get to a bowl game. That would require at least…MORE

Buck Stops Here

Buck Stops Here

The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team opened up their final summer practice to the media on Tuesday. One thing that was obvious, Craig Neal has plenty of options this season. After a rough season talent and injury wise last year, there were 15 players suited up and going through drills. From four freshman…MORE

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Buck Stops Here

Team accomplishments are great, 53 football players coming together to win the Super Bowl. 25 baseball players bringing home the World Series. There is something special about one verses all. When it comes to Serena Williams and Jordan Spieth, they stand above all. When Williams is struggling with her serve she can’t hand her racket…MORE

Jeff’s Journal

Jeff’s Journal

The Rio Rancho school board voted unanimously this week to approve random drug testing for student-athletes.  The district’s athletic director says this is not a punishment, but rather a deterrent.  While there have been a number of questions and concerns raised in regards to this, I think it’s a good idea and a good start. …MORE

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Buck Stops Here

From the World Cup to the Gold Cup. The United States Women’s National team blitzed Japan to take home the World Cup title this past Sunday night in front of a captivated nation. Over 24 million television viewers tuned in according to reports to watch the final. It was a perfect storm for the U.S.;…MORE