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The Pit Press PodcastGeoff Grammer & Nick Coppola join the show, UNM and NMSU Hoops Talk, early season evaluations, expectations and surprisesSend us a text🏀 Lobo vs. Aggie: The Battle of I25 is ON! Get ready for the most in-depth preview of the annual Rio Grande Rivalry: The Lobos taking on the New Mexico State Aggies!This isn't just a game; it's a state tradition, and we're breaking down every angle with the ultimate authorities.What's Inside?🎙️ The Ultimate Beat Writer Breakdown: We're thrilled to welcome special guests Geoff Grammer (UNM beat writer for the Albuquerque Journal) and Nick Coppola (NMSU beat writer for the L...
2025-11-141h 15
Talking GrammerEp 105: Utah Jazz sideline reporter Lauren Green (TG 05.11.25)In Episode 105 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I talk with Albuquerque's own Lauren Green, who just completed her first season in the NBA as a sideline reporter and host with the Utah Jazz. The Volcano Vista High School graduate who went on to run track at the University of Nevada and get a graduate degree from Arizona State before returning home to work for KOB, is now in the world professional sports journalism.
2025-05-111h 01
Talking GrammerEp 104: UNM Lobo basketball assistant coach Tom Tankelewicz (TG 04.28.25)In Episode 104 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I talk with new UNM Lobo basketball assistant coach Tom Tankelewicz, whose primary role with the team is coordinating the offense under new coach Eric Olen. We discuss style of play, the type of recruit this system is looking for, his playing and coaching history, whether "Coach Tank" could have coached "Player Tank" in college and we even discuss the Blue Hose.
2025-04-2855 min
Talking GrammerEp 103: UNM Athletic Director Fernando Lovo (TG 04.10.25)In Episode 103 of the Talking Grammer podcast I talk with UNM Vice President for Athletics Fernando Lovo who in his first 120 days on the job conducted a national search for a new football coach, navigated the 60-day legislative session with intense lobbying efforts to secure money for UNM Athletics, conducted a national search for a new coach of Lobo basketball, put together most of his leadership team and moved a family of four from Austin to Albuquerque.
2025-04-1144 min
New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)Lobo Men’s Hoops with Geoff GrammerLobo men's basketball has welcomed a new head coach. Eric Olen, who spent the last two decades running the show at U.C. San Diego, accepted the position to be the University of New Mexico's 23rd men's basketball coach earlier this week. Senior Producer Lou DiVizio speaks with Albuquerque Journal sportswriter Geoff Grammer about Olen's approach to basketball, as well as the legacy of outgoing Coach Richard Pitino.Host: Lou DiVizioGuest: Geoff Grammer, sportswriter, Albuquerque Journal
2025-04-0923 min
The Rebound Rundown3/31/25: New Mexico's Geoff Grammer talks Richard Pitino, Elite 8 Recap, Plus the Crown- University of New Mexico beat writer Geoff Grammer joins the Rundown to talk about what kind of a coach Xavier is getting with Richard Pitino
- Watch Geoff's exit interview with Pitino: https://youtu.be/j7flOQPs1Mc?si=uDjkDLMfzy-KQ6ad
- Recap of the Elite 8
- The Crown begins on Monday
2025-03-3125 min
Talking GrammerEp 102: New UNM Lobo basketball coach Eric Olen (TG 03.30.25)In Episode 102 of the Talking Grammer podcast I get to know new UNM Lobo men's basketball coach Eric Olen, who has coached at UC San Diego the past 21 years and led he Tritons to a 30-5 record, a Big West championship and the NCAA Tournament this past season in the program's first year eligible for the Big Dance. The 44-year-old is considered a rising star in coaching and we talk offense, defense and some background on his coaching history.
2025-03-2949 min
Talking GrammerEp 101: Former UNM Lobo basketball coach Richard Pitino (TG 03.27.25)In Episode 101 of the Talking Grammer podcast I have an exit interview of sorts with the now former UNM Lobo men's basketball coach Richard Pitino, who about 36 hours prior accepted the head coaching position at Xavier University, ending his four-year run in Albuquerque. We talk about the decision to leave, taking staff, his talking with current Lobos, skyline chili vs. New Mexico chile and more important stuff like where all his Lobo gear is now.
2025-03-2635 min
Talking GrammerEp 100: NCAA Tournament Preview for UNM Lobos (TG 03.21.25)In Episode 100 of the Talking Grammer podcast I'm in Cleveland previewing the NCAA Tournament for the UNM Lobos with sound from Sunday's Selection Show through Thursday's NCAA pregame press conferences in Rocket Arena, the site of Friday's first round games. The No. 10 seed UNM Lobos play against the No. 7 Marquette Golden Eagles from the Big East. Hear from Richard Pitino, Shaka Smart, Donovan Dent, Nelly Junior Joseph, C.J. Noland, Jon Rothstein and more.
2025-03-2123 min
Talking GrammerEp 99: UNM Lobo guard C.J. Noland (TG 03.18.25)In Episode 99 of the Talking Grammer podcast I catch up with Lobo senior guard C.J. Noland, who this week is playing his first ever NCAA Tournament. We go through his journey from Texas to Oklahoma out of high school to the University of North Texas and then his transfer to UNM for his final season. We also talk about support — from fans, teammates, coaches and his family during his basketball career.
2025-03-1830 min
Jon and Jim2pm Geoff Grammer, Albuquerque News JournalGeoff Grammer, Albuquerque News Journal Previews The MW Tournament.
2025-03-1310 minJon and Jim2pm Geoff Grammer, Albuquerque News JournalThe Latest From Padres Spring Training. Geoff Grammer, Albuquerque News Journal Previews The MW Tournament.
2025-03-1344 min
The Mountain West InsiderMountain West tournament preview with Geoff Grammer and B.J. Rains! | MW INSIDERRob Dauster and Jeff Goodman break down and preview the Mountain West tournament bracket with Geoff Grammer and BJ Rains! The Field of 68 merch store is now LIVESUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 on YoutubeSUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 DailyField of 68 Merch storeFollow us:TwitterInstagramTikTokTheFieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal da...
2025-03-1030 min
Talking GrammerEp 98: Mountain West Tournament Preview (TG 03.10.25)In Episode 98 of the Talking Grammer podcast, it's a joint effort with the Albuquerque Journal, the Field of 68 and Bronco Nation News offering up a preview of this week's Mountain West Tournament in Las Vegas. Geoff Grammer, B.J. Rains, Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman give predictions, storylines, dark horse picks and talk potential coaching changes in the offseason.
2025-03-1035 min
TEAM Talk on ESPN Radio 101.7 The TEAM02-18-25 ABQ Journal Beat Writer Geoff Grammer joins TEAM Talk with the the latest on SB 268 and the Lobos' season02-18-25 ABQ Journal Beat Writer Geoff Grammer joins TEAM Talk with the the latest on SB 268 and the Lobos' season
2025-02-1915 min
DNVR CSU Rams PodcastGeoff Grammer talks CSU-UNM, Dent vs. Clifford, & the future of the Mountain West / Pac-12Justin Michael plays his interview from earlier this week with Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal. Geoff gives the inside scoop on New Mexico and talks about the matchup with Colorado State. The guys also talk about the Mountain West Player of the Year race and the cases for both Donovan Dent and Nique Clifford. Finally, Justin picks Geoff’s brain on conference realignment, the future of the Mountain West and more. 0:00 Intro2:30 Jeff Grammar interview4:45 Breaking down the Lobos21:35 Who is the MW Player of the Year?2...
2025-02-0457 min
Talking GrammerEp 97: UNM Lobo wing Filip Borovicanin (TG 01.30.25)In Episode 97 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a conversation with UNM guard Filip Borovicanin, the 6-foot-9 transfer from Arizona whose progression over the past month has been one of the reasons the Lobos are tied for first at the midway point of Mountain West play. We talk getting discovered in Serbia, his time at Arizona, finding confidence at UNM, his relationship with teammate and fellow Serb Jovan Milicevic and the support of his father.
2025-01-3141 min
Talking GrammerEp 96: UNM Lobo forward Jovan Milicevic (TG 01.22.25)In Episode 96 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a conversation with UNM Lobos forward Jovan Milicevic, the 6-foot-10, 237-pound freshman who has been playing his best basketball recently as the Lobos have been hitting their stride in Mountain West play. We talk about his Serbian roots, role on the team, playing with a great point guard and for a sarcastic coach, and lots more.
2025-01-2339 min
The Mountain West InsiderGeoff Grammer discusses New Mexico's streak, Utah State's big win, and EVERYTHING Mountain West!Rob Dauster talks goes around the Mountain West with the Albuquerque Journal's Geoff Grammer!SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68's second channelSUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 DailyCheck out our merch storeFOLLOW:
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2025-01-1348 min
Talking GrammerEp 95: Talking Mountain West hoops with the Field of 68 (TG 01.14.25)In Episode 95 of the Talking Grammer podcast, The Field of 68's Rob Dauster and I do a cross-over (both podcasts broadcasted this), talking all things Mountain West hoops as the conference season is about 1/3 of the way done. We talk postseason chances, contenders, pretenders and go over the big surprises so far around the league while also setting up things to come.
2025-01-1359 min
Talking GrammerEp 94: UNM Lobo coach Richard Pitino (TG 12.20.24)In Episode 94 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a midseason check in with UNM Lobo men's basketball coach Richard Pitino, whose team is 9-3. We cover a lot of ground, from player updates and his thoughts on UNM's new Athletic Director and new football coach to how his son, Jack Pitino, taunts referees and his dad, Rick Pitino, isn't a very good gift giver. Before the interview, I also talk some more about Donovan Dent's huge 40point game vs. VCU.
2024-12-191h 00
Reider's BlockEp. 20 - Washington State recap with Geoff GrammerPresented By: New Mexico Shoes
In episode 20 of Reider's Block, Journal staff writers Sean Reider and Geoff Grammer discuss New Mexico's historic 38-35 win over No.19 Washington State, the Lobos' third bye week of the season and more.
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2024-11-2239 min
Reider's BlockEp. 18 - San Diego State preview with Geoff GrammerPresented By: New Mexico Shoes
In episode 18 of Reider's Block, Journal staff writers Sean Reider and Geoff Grammer discuss New Mexico's 49-45 loss to Wyoming, the Lobos' upcoming game at San Diego State and some of UNM's statistical leaders to this point.
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2024-11-0833 min
Talking GrammerEp 93: UNM Lobo point guard Donovan Dent (TG 11.03.24)In Episode 93 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a conversation with UNM Lobo junior point guard Donovan Dent, who takes over as the lead guard in this, his junior season, after having shared the backcourt his first two seasons with two other ball-dominant guards. Dent, a preseason ALl-Mountain West selection, talks about his role on the team now, his evolution on the court and the special connection he's developed on the court with one teammate.
2024-11-0420 min
Talking GrammerEp 92: Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez (TG 10.17.24)In Episode 92 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a conversation with Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez in Las Vegas, Nev., at the 2024-25 Mountain West Men's Basketball Media Days event at Resorts Worlds hotels and casino. We primarily talk conference realignment, football breaking off, future Mountain West members (including New Mexico State?) and much more.
2024-10-1821 min
Talking GrammerEp 91: UNM Lobo Associate Head Coach Isaac Chew (TG 10.02.24)In Episode 91 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I had UNM Lobo Associate Head Coach Isaac Chew on a live show talking about this year's team, recruiting and more and we took viewer questions live on the show. Now in his fourth season with the Lobos, Chew oversees the recruiting and many other aspects of the program, but is quick to point out the process is a team effort the entire staff gets involved in.
2024-10-0341 min
Talking GrammerEp 90: Retiring 'Voice of the Aggies' Jack Nixon (TG 09.27.24)In Episode 90 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I talk with Jack Nixon, who after 45 years of calling New Mexico State University sporting events on the radio will be retiring after this season. The "Voice of the Aggies" will call his final Aggie/Lobo football game this weekend. Sportscasting wasn't always his dream. We also talk about "The Shades", the sunglasses-wearing rock band he and friends formed in high school in Omaha and, of course, walk down memory lane through his career.
2024-09-2736 min
Talking GrammerEp 89: Former Lobo, NBA veteran Tony Snell and wife, Ashley (TG 08.03.24)In Episode 89 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I talk with Tony and Ashley Snell about how their lives have changed since appearing on the Today Show a year ago, telling the world about not only their son's diagnosis with autism, but how it led to the former UNM Lobo star and nine-year NBA veteran getting diagnosed himself -- a rarity for an adult -- and the foundation they've started. Known in college as the "Silent Assassin", Tony Snell says his diagnosis at the age of 31 brought clarity to a life in which he always felt different.
2024-08-0444 min
Talking GrammerEp 88: NBC News correspondent Gadi Schwartz from Paris (TG 07.29.24)In Episode 88 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I catch up with old friend, Albuquerque native and New Mexico State University graduate Gadi Schwartz as the NBC News correspondent is in Paris working his fifth Olympic Games. We talk about mimes, laundry day in Paris, the dad duties that await him when he gets home and his prank wars from the decade he spent working at KOB-TV earlier in his career.
2024-07-3041 min
Talking GrammerEp 87: TBT players Mo, Mathis, Bamforth, KT and Mushila (TG 07.16.24)In Episode 87 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I interview former UNM Lobos Morris Udeze, Anthony Mathis, Isaac Mushilla and Kenny Thomas and Del Norte High graduate Scott Bamforth who are all part of The Enchantment TBT team playing in this month's $1 million, winner-take-all TBT (The Basketball Tournament). We talk TBT, their careers, Tuesday's exhibition against a UNM Lobo alumni team and honoring late Lobos Greg Brown, Ruben Douglas and Drew Gordon.
2024-07-1642 min
Talking GrammerEp 86: A conversation with Bryce Alford (TG 07.09.24)In Episode 86 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I sit down with La Cueva High School great and former UCLA Bruin Bryce Alford, who is coming back to Albuquerque this week to both host his annual Bryce Alford Basketball Camp but also to take part in playing for The Enchantment, the team of players with New Mexico ties competing in the $1 million TBT basketball tournament later this month.
2024-07-0941 min
Talking GrammerEp 85: UNM Lobo basketball coach Richard Pitino (TG 04.16.24)In Episode 85 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I sit down with UNM Lobo men's basketball coach Richard Pitino to talk about the past season, the current offseason and the 2024-25 season ahead. The Lobos broke a decade-long NCAA Tournament drought but now with NIL and the transfer portal changing how rosters are maintained and how coaches handle the spring, what is the plan of attack for the Lobos?
2024-04-1650 min
New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)Lobo Hoops Season Assessment with Geoff GrammerAlbuquerque Journal sportswriter Geoff Grammer stops by to chat with Lou and look back at this year's Lobo basketball season, as the men's team made the NCAA tournament for the first time in a decade.Â
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2024-04-1226 minThe Mountain West InsiderMountain West Bracket Breakdown! Did They Get Screwed? With Geoff Grammer!Hoops writer for the Albuquerque Journal, Geoff Grammer, joins the show to breakdown the Mountain West teams in the bracket and discuss if the conference got screwed!SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68's second channelPurchase The Almanac hereDownload the VLTED app hereSUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 DailyCheck out our merch storeFOLLOW:
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2024-03-1931 min
Talking GrammerEp 84: NCAA Tournament preview for Mountain West teams (TG 03.19.24)In Episode 84 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I join the Field of 68 crew of Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman for their weekly Mountain West Insider podcast where we preview the six Mountain West teams — New Mexico, Colorado State, Boise State, Nevada, Utah State and San Diego State — that made the NCAA Tournament and talk about their first games and potential paths out of the first weekend.
2024-03-1938 min
RamNation RadioABQ Journal reporter Geoff Grammer joins to talk Mountain West Basketball Championship, NCAA tourney matchups and league seeds, CSU’s outlook, and much moreThis RamNation Radio episode with Albuquerque Journal Mountain West beat reporter Geoff Grammer is brought to you by Pedersen Toyota, your Local Toyota Dealer Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Timnath for more than 50 years. It is also made possible by Ginger and Baker — our favorite restaurant(s) in all of Fort Collins, and Ram Zone (powered by the CSU Bookstore) — the best place to get all your Ram gear. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2024-03-191h 10
Talking GrammerEp 83: Mountain West tournament preview (TG 03.12.24)In Episode 83 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I recap UNM's Saturday loss at Utah State, final conference standings, go over the All-Mountain West awards from the media poll and preview the Mountain West Tournament, from breaking down each of Wednesday's opening round games and potential quarterfinal matchups to reviewing win probabilities for all 11 teams and giving you my always so accurate tournament predictions.
• 3:40 -- UNM's Donovan Dent on Boise State's Max Rice
• 6:40 -- Recapping Saturday's dramatic UNM at Utah State regular season finale
• 14:40 -- UNM's Richard Pitino asked about the end-game referee mistake in Logan
• 18:40 -- Nevada's Steve Alford congratulates Utah State o...
2024-03-121h 10
Talking GrammerEp 82: Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez (TG 03.05.24)In Episode 82 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a conversation with Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez (starts at 8:50 mark). We talk about the fantastic men's basketball season the league has had enjoyed, how many teams might make the NCAA Tournament, traditional power conferences taking shots at leagues "gaming" the NET rankings and about the future of the league, including the ever-present topic of conference expansion.
2024-03-0531 min
Talking GrammerEp 81 Lobo hoops legend Hunter Greene (TG 02.27.24)In Episode 81 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a conversation with businessman, radio analyst and Lobo hoops legend Hunter Greene (7:35 mark) about his unique perspective calling games for the past decade. We dive into some Lobo hoops memories, including lots of Kelvin Scarborough talk, and his thoughts on the current Lobos, from Saturday's loss to Air Force to current players passing him in the record books.
2024-02-2739 min
Talking GrammerEp 80 Colorado State PG Isaiah Stevens (TG 02.20.24)In Episode 80 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I talk Lobo hoops, JT Toppin's case for all-league, and have a conversation with one of the best to play in the Mountain West, Colorado State point guard Isaiah Stevens (9:00 mark). We talk his career, his future, his go-to candy after road wins and some Mountain West memories.
2024-02-2037 min
Talking GrammerEp 79 Nevada coach Steve Alford (TG 02.13.24)In Episode 79 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I talk Mountain West and UNM basketball and have a conversation with Nevada Wolf Pack head coach Steve Alford (16:20 mark) about his team, the depth of the league, being a grandpa and this week's rematch with the Lobos.
2024-02-1327 min
Talking GrammerEp 78 SI's Kevin SweeneyIn Episode 78 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I talk with SI.com's Kevin Sweeney about NCAA Tournament bracketology for the Mountain West conference and the UNM Lobos. Are they in? Are they out? Does any of this really matter in the first week of February? (Nevada 12:00, BSU 14:20, CSU 18:00, USU 21:00, SDSU 28:35, UNM 31:20).
2024-02-0648 min
Talking GrammerEp 77: BJ Rains, Publisher Bronco Nation News (TG 01.30.24)In Episode 77 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I talk with BJ Rains, Publisher of Bronco Nation News in Boise, covering the Boise State Broncos. We talk the media landscape covering Mountain West level programs, his recent power rankings that drew criticism from some fan (including plenty of angry Lobo fans), and of course Wednesday night's big Boise State Broncos/UNM Lobo men's basketball game in the Pit.
2024-01-3058 min
Talking GrammerEp 76: UNM forward Mustapha Amzil (TG 01.23.24)In Episode 76 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I talk about UNM Lobo basketball breaking into the AP Top 25 rankings, JT Toppin winning his sixth Mountain West Freshman of the Week and have a conversation (11:30 mark) with Lobo forward Mustapha Amzil, the Dayton transfer who put a rough start to the season behind him to become a key piece of the UNM puzzle right now. We talk about his soccer background, his buzzer beater to beat Kansas while playing for Dayton, whether or not his teammates appreciate Finnish rap music and about the proper way to pronounce his name.
2024-01-2341 min
Talking GrammerEp 75: Utah State coach Danny Sprinkle (TG 01.16.24)In Episode 75 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I talk Mountain West hoops and have a conversation (11 minute mark) with Danny Sprinkle, the head coach of the No. 16 Utah State Aggies before the UNM-Utah State game in the Pit on Jan. 16. The first-year USU coach has his program out to a 16-1 start and atop the Mountain West standings. Danny and I talk about that fantastic start, his having two former Lobo assistants on his staff and the meaning and importance to his program of UBUNTU.
2024-01-1629 min
Talking GrammerEp 74: Former Eldorado Eagle, UNM Lobo Cullen Neal (TG 11.21.23)In Episode 74 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a conversation with former Eldorado Eagles state champion and three-year UNM Lobo Cullen Neal, who is in his second season as Director of Player Development and Video Coordinator for the Rice Owls, who play in this week's Ball Dawgs Classic in Henderson, Nev., along with the UNM Lobos. We talk about basketball, including his time with and departure from the UNM Lobos, playing for his dad, Craig Neal, at UNM and how life is now as a father, husband and aspiring coach himself.
2023-11-2129 min
Talking GrammerEp 73: Former Lobo hoops star Hugh Greenwood (TG 11.14.23)In Episode 73 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a conversation with former UNM Lobos hoops star Hugh Greenwood. The fan favorite, 4-year starter from Australia is back in Albuquerque visiting friends and the family of his Albuquerque-native wife, Kjiersten Straub, ahead of the upcoming Australia Football League season, where he will start his ninth season as a professionally footballer (playing "footie", not hoops and not American football). We talk his current sport, catching up with old friends and some fun memories of his time as a Lobo.
2023-11-1443 min
Talking GrammerEp 72: Mountain West preview with Field of 68 (TG 11.07.23)In Episode 72 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I joined Rob Dauster of the Feld of 68, as a guest on the debut show of the Mountain West Insider podcast for a season preview of the college basketball season ahead. We talk NCAA Tournament hopefuls in the conference, top players and top storylines for the 2023-24 season. The Field of 68's weekly Mountain West podcast is available on their YouTube page while this episode is also available as part of the Talking Grammer podcast.
2023-11-0740 min
Talking GrammerEp 71: Jason Hooten, NMSU men's basketball coach (TG 10.31.23)In Episode 71 of the Talking Grammer podcast, we have a conversation with Jason Hooten, the new men's basketball coach of the New Mexico State Aggies. We talk with Jason about taking on a new job after 19 seasons at Sam Houston State, the unenviable task of rebuilding a program from scratch with an entirely new roster and coaching staff, he tells us about his family and he breaks down a little bit of what fans can expect on the court this season as NMSU tries to turn the page on the tumultuous season a year ago.
2023-10-3149 min
Talking GrammerEp 70: Matt Flores, Strength coach UNM Lobos men's basketball (TG 10.24.23)In Episode 70 of the Talking Grammer podcast, we have a conversation with Matt Flores, the third-year strength and conditioning coach of the UNM Lobo men's basketball team about what his job entails, his background as a player, Marine and father, and how it is working for the second time with head coach Richard Pitino. And who was on the McDonald's cheeseburger diet last year as the team desperately tried adding weight to one player's frame?
2023-10-2439 min
Talking GrammerEp 69: Kurt Roth, President of 505SVF, UNM's NIL collective (TG 10.17.23)In Episode 69 of the Talking Grammer podcast, we have a conversation with Kurt Roth, the founder and president of the 505 Sports Venture Foundation, the collective spearheading college athlete compensation efforts for the University of New Mexico. We talk the law, the ever changing landscape of the NCAA's oversight, how Lobo athletes are taking advantage, recruiting and the relationship between the collective and UNM itself.
2023-10-1745 min
Talking GrammerEp 68: ABC Prep president/coach Brandon Mason (TG 10.10.23)In Episode 68 of the Talking Grammer podcast, we have a conversation with Mr. Basketball in New Mexico, Brandon Mason, who played in the state for the NMSU Aggies and New Mexico Thunderbirds, coached collegiately with the UNM Lobos, NMSU Aggies and New Mexico Highlands and is now is the President and Coach of NCAA-accredited ABC Prep and dozens of youth club teams under the Albuquerque Basketball Club umbrella.
2023-10-1038 min
Talking GrammerEp 67: UNM Athletic Director Eddie Nuñez (TG 10.3.23)In Episode 67 of the Talking Grammer podcast, we have a conversation with UNM Director of Athletics Eddie Nuñez on his background as a college athlete, playing basketball with Nick Saban, coming to UNM at a time the athletics department was underneath a mountain of public and state scrutiny, the ever-changing landscape of college athletics, Name Image and Likeness, and the future of UNM Athletics, including basketball and football.
2023-10-0351 min
Talking GrammerEp 66: UNM Lobo guard Jamal Mashburn Jr. (TG 9.26.23)In Episode 66 of the Talking Grammer podcast, we have a conversation with all-Mountain West guard Jamal Mashburn Jr., the UNM Lobos' third-year captain who said he is in his "Deion mode" for the interview, donning sunglasses and talking about the season ahead, his bond with his famous father, how writing and reading helps his mental well-being and much more.
2023-09-2636 min
Talking GrammerEp 65: New UNM Lobo guard Jemarl Baker Jr. (TG 9.19.23)In Episode 65 of the Talking Grammer podcast, we have a conversation with new UNM Lobo men's basketball guard Jemarl Baker, Jr., one of four Division I transfers joining the team this season. Injuries have played a huge part in the playing career of Baker, who is entering his seventh season of college basketball, having previously played for Kentucky, Arizona and Fresno State. We talk about his family, his long career and his role this season with the Lobos.
2023-09-1936 min
Talking GrammerEp 64: UNM Lobo basketball coach Richard Pitino, Part 2 (TG 9.12.23)In Episode 64 of the Talking Grammer podcast, we have part two of our in-depth conversation with UNM Lobo men's basketball coach Richard Pitino. Part one, heard in Episode 63, covered the offseason, the NCAA's transfer portal, and holes on the roster that need to be filled. This episode, Pitino goes player by player over the entire roster, letting fans know what to expect for the season ahead and also dives into a few reader mailbag questions.
2023-09-1245 min
Talking GrammerEp 63: UNM Lobo coach Richard Pitino, Pt 1 of 2 (TG 9.5.23)In Episode 63 of the Talking Grammer podcast, we catch up with UNM Lobo men's basketball coach Richard Pitino for an in-depth, two part conversation that covers a lot of ground from the struggles of his beloved New York Yankees, to the NCAA transfer portal, and plenty about Lobo basketball. In this episode, we talk about the offseason, where the team has come in his two seasons as coach, the rather large holes to fill on the roster and plenty more. Next week's episode 64 will dive into a player-by-player break down of this season's roster.
2023-09-0533 min
Talking GrammerEp 62: Kurt Roth on NIL money for UNM athletes (TG 4.20.23)In Episode 62 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I catch up with Kurt Roth, the front man of 505 Sports Venture Foundation, the collective raising money to fund Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) payments to Lobo athletes. What is NIL? Where does the money go? Can UNM compete in the current college athletics landscape without it? How are athletes paid, and how much? We cover a lot of ground on NIL here.
2023-04-2053 min
Talking GrammerEp 61: Transferring Lobo Josiah Allick (TG 3.26.23 )In Episode 61 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I catch up with now former UNM starting power forward Josiah Allick who caught Lobo fans by surprise this past week when he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. What went into his decision? Was there a problem with coaches, teammates or will he be getting more NIL money by going elsewhere? He explains his decision and discusses his one season with the Lobos basketball program.
2023-03-2743 min
RamNation RadioABQ Journal reporter Geoff Grammer joins Joel, Mike, and Steve to preview the Mountain West tourney and more; Joel weighs in on PAC 12 reporJoel discusses PAC 12 insider John Canzano’s report that the league is looking at CSU as an expansion option, and then Geoff Grammer joins Joel, Mike, and Steve to preview the Mountain West tournament. He also talks Isaiah Stevens, his sources on whether SDSU is leaving the MW, the crazy story of New Mexico State basketball, and even his affinity for the movie La Bamba. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2023-03-081h 16
HoopsologyCollege Basketball is Evolving with ABQ Journal's Geoff Grammer
In this edition of Hoopsology, we are gearing up for March Madness as we welcome New Mexico Lobos Men's Basketball beat reporter for the Albuquerque Journal, Geoff Grammer. Geoff covers the New Mexico Lobos Men's Basketball team and provides insight regarding their comeback season and making multiple appearances in the Top 25. Then we get Geoff's insight on hot issues affecting college sports such as NIL and the transfer portal.
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2023-03-0729 min
Talking GrammerEp 60: Nevada coach Steve Alford (TG 2.6.23)In Episode 60 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I catch up with former UNM and current Nevada coach Steve Alford ahead of Tuesday's Mountain West Conference showdown in the Pit between his current and former teams. His first return to the Pit in 2020 had about 12,000 fans on hand in a game in which neither team had postseason or league title hopes. This go 'round will have 15,000 in the Pit and both teams are in the hunt for the Big Dance and a league title. There's also sound from UNM's Richard Pitino and Jamal Mashburn, Jr.
2023-02-0727 min
Talking GrammerEp 59: MWC Commissioner Gloria Nevarez (TG 1.28.23)In Episode 59 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a brief conversation with new Mountain West Conference Commissioner Gloria Nevarez, who was in Albuquerque this past week. Just the second-ever commissioner in the Mountain West, Nevarez and I talk about the leagues current positioning in the college athletics landscape, how realignment might affect the league, what the future of the mutlimedia rights deal is and just how important a healthy basketball league is to the conference as it hopes as many as five teams could play in this year's NCAA Tournament.
2023-01-2921 min
Talking GrammerEp 58: UNM's Morris Udeze (TG 1.22.23)In Episode 58 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I talk with UNM Lobo forward Morris Udeze. He recently had a four-game streak of double-doubles, has been stepping up his rebounding game of late and the additions of he and Josiah Allick in the offseason have proven to be what the program had hoped. Their presence has been vital in elevating the Lobos to Mountain West title contenders again. We talk about that, about the team, about his being 'Uncle Mo' to his three freshmen teammates/roommates and what can still be achieved by this Lobos team that sits at 18-2.
2023-01-2344 min
Talking GrammerEp 57: UNM's Dave Pilipovich (TG 12.27.22)In Episode 57 of the Talking Grammer podcast, as Mountain West Conference play is about to begin, I talk with UNM Lobo assistant to the head coach Dave Pilipovich, the former Air Force head coach and now three-time guest on the podcast, about his unique perspective on the challenges of league play, being a part of a 12-0 team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, what his relationship with Richard Pitino is like and what it is he does every day in his unique role with the Lobo basketball team.
2022-12-2844 min
Talking GrammerEp 56: Rick Pitino vs Richard Pitino (TG 12.16.22)In Episode 56 of the Talking Grammer podcast, ahead of Sunday's Pitino vs. Pitino game in the Pit between the Iona Gaels and UNM Lobos, we hear sound from both head coaches -- Rick and Richard Pitino -- and have conversations with the great Dick Vital and with Dan McHale, the former Lobo assistant who has the unique perspective not only of having coached under both Rick and Richard Pitino, but having been on the flight home with both men after the last time the two coached against each other in 2015. We touch on why the game is being played, the...
2022-12-1644 min
Talking GrammerEp 55: UNM Lobo coach Richard Pitino (TG 12.3.22)In Episode 55 of the Talking Grammer podcast, after a rather unique first month to the season for the UNM Lobos for a variety of reasons, I thought it would be a good time to sit down with Lobo coach Richard Pitino to talk about the canceled rivalry series with NMSU and how that, along with the team's fast start (7-0 at time of this podcast), played into the decision to find a new, short-notice game coming up in Las Vegas vs. San Francisco. We also talk game-day routine, the upcoming game against his dad's Iona Gaels and go player-by-player for...
2022-12-041h 02
Talking GrammerEp 54: Former UNM Lobo Cameron Bairstow (TG 11.14.22)In Episode 54 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I played a little catch up with former Lobo basketball great Cameron Bairstow who lives in Australia. We talk about his professional career, from the NBA to overseas and playing in Australia -- both professionally and with the Australian National team -- as well as his recent decision to retire due to injuries. Cam is now starting a career as a sports agent. We also talk about his upcoming trip back to the Unites States where he hopes to catch a game in the Pit and see his younger brother, Sean Bairstow, play...
2022-11-1537 min
Talking GrammerEp 53: College basketball's Ken Pomeroy (TG 11.07.22)In Episode 53 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I sat down for a conversation with college basketball analytics guru Ken Pomeroy. As the 2022-23 college basketball season begins, I wanted fans to get a good understanding how his ratings work, how the preseason ratings are formulated and how a team like the UNM Lobos could be rated 8th in the Mountain West right now when the preseason poll ranked them 5th (and I even ranked them 3rd). Let's take a dive inside the mind of KenPom.
2022-11-0745 min
Talking GrammerEp 52: Mountain West hoops preview (TG 11.01.22)In Episode 52 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I offer up an 11-team Mountain West Conference basketball preview as the 2022-23 season that starts this week. The podcast features storylines and sound from each of the league's 11 coaches and is presented in order of the preseason media poll: SDSU (4:10), Wyoming (11:40), Boise State (18:45), Colorado State (26:40), UNM (34:50), UNLV (42:00), Fresno State (46:30), Utah State (51:15), Nevada (57:35), San Jose State (66:05) and Air Force (70:55). Hope you enjoy.
2022-11-011h 18
Talking GrammerEp 51: UNM Lobo guard K.J. Jenkins (TG 10.24.22)In Episode 51 of the Talking Grammer podcast, we cover a lot of ground with Lobo guard K.J. Jenkins, from his riding motorcycles growing up in Georgia and his relationship with his cousin Deandre Hopkins, the All-Pro wide receiver of the Arizona Cardinals, to his college basketball journey that has included getting only one Division I scholarship offer out of high school, redshirting at a DII school, playing in junior college and now his being voted by his teammates a team co-captain.
2022-10-2554 min
Talking GrammerEp 50: New Lobos Josiah Allick and Morris Udeze (TG 10.17.22)In Episode 50 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a conversation with the Lobos' two new big men Josiah Allick and Morris Udeze. The pair is being counted on to add size, strength and physicality that was lacking on last year's UNM hoops roster. I also go over the Lobos' surprising scrimmage result from Saturday against Northern Arizona.
2022-10-1855 min
Talking GrammerEp 49: Jaelen House and Jamal Mashburn Jr. (TG 10.10.22)In Episode 49 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a conversation with the Lobos' two returning All-Mountain West guards, Jaelen House and Jamal Mashburn Jr., about what they learned in Year 1 at UNM about themselves and each other, and what fans should expect from Year 2 from the highest scoring returning backcourt in the league. Both have NCAA Tournament expectations, but don't shy away from acknowledging the work starts with defense.
2022-10-1133 min
Talking GrammerEp 48: UNM assistant Tarvish Felton (TG 10.3.22)In Episode 48 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a conversation with new Lobo basketball assistant Tarvish Felton, who worked at Utah State for a decade and was at Fresno State the past four seasons. He told me stories of coaching Sam Merrill and Orlando Robinson and old WAC rivalries with NMSU. So what's his role now with the Lobos and how good does he think this roster is?
2022-10-0443 min
Talking GrammerEp 47: UNM head coach Richard Pitino (TG 9.26.22)In Episode 47 of the Talking Grammer podcast, as the first official team practices for the 2022-23 men's basketball season are starting, I thought it would be a good time to catch up with second-year Lobos coach Richard Pitino as expectations have been elevated for his team. How did the offseason go? How is putting up with his dad on Twitter? Which player was the offseason MVP? And lots more.
2022-09-2747 min
Talking GrammerEp 46: UNM point guard Jaelen House (TG 10.8.21)In Episode 46 of the Talking Grammer podcast, in an interview recorded in June, I caught up Arizona State transfer Jaelen House who is vying to be the starting point guard for the UNM Lobos this season. "The ball finds energy," he told me, which sums up what his approach to the game is. He plays hard -- on defense, especially -- and feeds off the crowd. We talk about his hair, his rich hoops DNA and why he decided to branch out from his Arizona roots.
2021-10-0834 min
Talking GrammerEp 45: UNM football coach Danny Gonzales (TG 8.26.21)In Episode 45 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I caught up with second year Lobo football coach Danny Gonzales ahead of his program's 2021 season in an interview that has less to do with X's and O's and more to do with his growing up in Albuquerque, his role in the Athletic Department beyond coaching football and, yes, even his sensitive side. From his memories of Dukes baseball and Lobo basketball growing up to the split personalities he shows on the sidelines vs. at home with his family, we cover a lot of ground.
2021-08-2644 min
Talking GrammerEp 44: Former Lobo Anthony Mathis (TG 7.8.21)In Episode 44 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I caught up former Lobo Anthony Mathis ahead of his playing both in the Lobo alumni all-star game in the Pit and as part of the Enchantment TBT team that will play in the $1 million, winner-take-all The Basketball Tournament event later this month. We cover his time as a Lobo, his leaving for Oregon, his playing in the G-League and what he plans to do if friend and former teammate Joe Furstinger flexes on him in the All-Star game or in any pickup game the two play each other.
2021-07-0934 min
The Sports Objective PodcastDavid Glenn of The Athletic & Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque JournalWe talk college baseball, NHL and more with David Glenn of The Athletic during the first half of the show before focusing on East Carolina Basketball during the second half as we were joined by Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal to discuss grad transfer Vance Jackson, Jr.
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2021-06-171h 29
The Sports ObjectiveDavid Glenn of The Athletic & Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque JournalWe talk college baseball, NHL and more with David Glenn of The Athletic during the first half of the show before focusing on East Carolina Basketball during the second half as we were joined by Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal to discuss grad transfer Vance Jackson, Jr.
2021-06-171h 30
Talking GrammerEp 43: Former Lobo Makuach Maluach (TG 5.27.21)In Episode 43 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I caught up with Makuach Maluach who recently made official his decision to move on from UNM after graduating and his pursuit now to play professional basketball. We talk about his degree, his future, the future of the Lobo basketball team, practicing with new coach Richard Pitino and I see what he thinks of my list of my Top 5 memories covering his four-year Lobo hoops career.
2021-05-2841 min
Hoopsology PodcastInterview with Albuquerque Journal’s Geoff GrammerInterview with Albuquerque Journal’s Geoff Grammer
-Gives his opinion ESPN's The Last Dance
-Breaks down how college sports will look like in the fall
-Gives his opinion on the recent history of the men's University of New Mexico basketball team
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The hosts discuss;
-Their reactions of the NBA to the weekend's protests
-What will the NBA look like when it returns?
-How real are the Bradley Beal rumors to the Brooklyn Nets?
-How would Beal fit in with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Ir...
2020-06-0153 min
HoopsologyInterview with Albuquerque Journal's Geoff GrammerInterview with Albuquerque Journal's Geoff Grammer -Gives his opinion ESPN's The Last Dance -Breaks down how college sports will look like in the fall -Gives his opinion on the recent history of the men's University of New Mexico basketball team https://www.abqjournal.com/author/ggrammerThe hosts discuss; -Their reactions of the NBA to the weekend's protests -What will the NBA look like when it returns? -How real are the Bradley Beal rumors to the Brooklyn Nets? -How would Beal...
2020-06-0154 min
Talking GrammerEp 20: Lobos JaQuan Lyle, Carlton Bragg (Talking Grammer, 11.6.19)In the long-awaited return of the podcast, I talk with JaQuan Lyle and Carlton Bragg, the 23-year-old team captains who have taken an unlikely path to being teammates in Albuquerque. They talk about their journey, their expectations, what it's like being roommates and some teammates Lobo fans should look out for this season.
2019-11-0633 min
The Reno Slant029: Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal, Nevada owns unLv, All eyes on Nevada at Utah State on SaturdayNevada continued to own unLv (4:59). Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal talks Mountain West officiating #drink, Mountain West struggles, and Paul Weir’s sweaters (12:10). Nevada and Utah State will play the de facto Mountain West regular season title game (53:00), then the Pack goes to Air Force (1:04:19). For slants, the Shoups go Roadtrippin’ with Chad Hartley, talk Nevada baseball’s hot start, and long cats (1:12:43).
2019-02-281h 32
Solving BasketballGeoff Grammer, Albuquerque JournalGeoff Grammer, Sports Reporter for the Albuquerque Journal, joins for #22. The episode centers around CBB coverage and reporting. Some topics: How Geoff's news and crime background relates to basketball, using analytics in local media coverage, the NMSU and UNM rivalry dynamic, off the court athletic department reporting, and #drink. For more info on Solving Basketball and Jordan Sperber, follow on Twitter @hoopvision68.
2019-02-251h 01
Talking GrammerTalking Grammer, Ep. 15: Run & Stun architect Kevin Mackey and Lobos coach Paul Weir 9.19.18Episode 15 is a conversation with Indiana Pacers scout and former Cleveland State coach Kevin Mackey, the architect of the Run and Stun press that UNM Lobos head coach Paul Weir is trying to implement with his program. Mackey flew to Albuquerque a year ago to help the Lobos coaching staff with the system. He's back a year later. What did he see with the Lobos using the press in Year 1, what started his use of the Press in the 1980s and what is Paul Weir's level of commitment to it moving forward?
2018-09-2038 min
Talking GrammerTalking Grammer, Ep. 14: UNM assistant Jerome Robinson (08/29/18)Episode 14 is a conversation with UNM Lobos basketball assistant Jerome Robinson about his path to coaching. From a Jamaican family and growing up in Toronto, not only how did he get into hoops, but how did he become one of Canada's best? He was roommates with Steve Nash on the Canadian National team, guarded a young Argentine player named Manu Ginobili, was a standout defender every where he's played and then dabbled with the sports agent world before getting into coaching. He's in year two now with the Lobos, but what game last year brought a tear to his eye?
2018-08-301h 10
Talking GrammerTalking Grammer, Ep. 13: Journal preps editor James Yodice (08/24/18)In Episode 13, I sit down with longtime Journal prep sports editor James Yodice. We talk about the high school football season ahead, what it means to be the prep editor at the state's largest paper (for my money, as tough a gig as there is in journalism), the time his computer caught fire, some of his favorite places to cover a game in the state and how much he enjoys having a colleague who sings the Alamogordo High School fight song during the hectic Friday nights.
2018-08-2445 min
Talking GrammerTalking Grammer, Ep. 12: Lobo seniors Dane Kuiper and Anthony Mathis (08/20/18)In Episode 12, UNM classes start Monday, Aug. 20, which means it's the last first day of school for Dane Kuiper and Anthony Mathis. The two seniors on the Lobos basketball team sat down with me last week to talk about the journeys at UNM so far, the season ahead and the legacy they hope to cement in their final year at UNM. They also talk about when they first played each other in the 6th grade when Anthony was living in Oregon and Dane in Alaska, who talks more trash, is Dane really a good fisherman just because he has tattoos...
2018-08-2039 min
Talking GrammerTalking Grammer, Ep. 11: UNM coach Paul Weir on July recruiting (08/02/18)In Episode 11, I sit down with Lobos hoops coach Paul Weir for some stories from the recruiting trail, and more. What does the intense July recruiting period really even mean anymore for a program like UNM? Is it even the best use of time and resources for a program like UNM (or others in the Mountain West) that seem to be made up of as many or more DI and junior college transfers than high school kids anymore? I talk with Paul about that and much more in this episode.
2018-08-0248 min
Talking GrammerTalking Grammer, Ep. 10: A conversation with former Lobo Alex KirkIn Episode 10, we have some Lobo hoops updates and hear from Paul Weir on his thoughts on scheduling, and why UNM's non-conference schedule still isn't completed, then have a lengthy catch-up conversation with former Lobo and Los Alamos High graduate Alex Kirk. We talk about his golf game, his pro career, some Lobo memories (he gets some trash talk in about some former pickup games he played), his Foundation and his life off the court, including his dating an Olympic volleyball player.
2018-07-271h 07
Talking GrammerTalking Grammer, Ep. 8: JaQuan Lyle and Vance JacksonIn Episode 8, I talk with Lobo basketball transfers JaQuan Lyle, the former two year starter at Ohio State, and Vance Jackson, who started as a freshman last season at UConn. The two sat out this season for UNM per NCAA transfer rules so we talked about how hard it was to watch their teammates, how hard UNM's conditioning program is, the future of Lobo basketball and who actually won more games when the two played one-on-one over the past six months?
2018-03-2538 min
Talking GrammerTalking Grammer, Ep. 7: Joe Furstinger, Antino Jackson and Paul WeirThree UNM Lobos play their final home game off the season March 3 in the Pit -- Joe Furstinger, Antino Jackson and Sam Logwood. I talk with two of those three (Logwood couldn't make the interview) about their memories and the legacies they hope to leave. I also talk with Paul Weir about the foundation these seniors have helped leave for not only the longterm, but just over the next week or so this season and how grateful he is for them taking a chance on him in his first year coaching the team when they could have moved on.
2018-03-0344 min
Talking GrammerTalking Grammer, Ep. 6: Danny Granger and my daughter JaedynIn Episode 6 of the Talking Grammer podcast I have two interviews to share with you, one with former NBA All Star and former Lobo basketball great Danny Granger, who is now working with CBS Sports Network, the network broadcasting nest week's Mountain West Tournament games. Danny talks about his time with the Lobos, his dabbling in the television world and the current scandals in college hoops. In the second interview on this episode, I interview my 8-year-old daughter, who by flipping a coin to all seasons is beating me, the college basketball writer, in picking college hoops games this season...
2018-03-0239 min
Talking GrammerTalking Grammer, Ep. 5: Chris Harriman (2/18/2018)Talking Grammer, Episode 5 features a conversation I had with UNM men's basketball associate head coach Chris Harriman last week. Chris and I talked about his time at UNM (this is his third season and he's the lone holdover from the Craig Neal era), his time working for Rick Majerus at Saint Louis and Tim Miles at Nebraska, his addiction to coffee and his 10-year-old son, Avery, giving him great perspective on life with an always-happy outlook while battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia since the age of 2.
2018-02-1939 min
Talking GrammerTalking Grammer, Ep. 4: Tyler Stuart (1/30/2018)Talking Grammer, Episode 4 features an interview I did with Lobo basketball strength and conditioning coach Tyler Stuart, the man behind the madness of the crazy conditioning program UNM has implemented this season. How out of shape was this team when he started? How do he and Lobos coach Paul Weir work together? The podcast also features audio from an interview I had with Weir in August in which he explained his philosophy on hiring Tyler and his goal to have a program that could wear opposing teams down.
2018-01-3038 min
Talking GrammerTalking Grammer, Ep3: Anthony Mathis (1/20/2018)It took awhile, but I'm back and trying another go at this Talking Grammer podcast. Episode 3 features an interview I did (in a noisy airport) with UNM Lobos guard Anthony Mathis the day after the team's shocking win at UNLV. That's at about the 7 minute mark after I ramble a bit about my cold, my sloppy writing and what I hope to bring with the future of this podcast. Hope you enjoy.
2018-01-2023 min
Talking GrammerTalking Grammer, Episode 2: Lobo assts Brandon Mason and David Chiotti (08.23.17)For Episode 2 on 8/23/17, I sat down with UNM assistant coach Brandon Mason, a former NMSU Aggie player, and UNM Director of Player Development David Chiotti, a former Lobo player. The two talk about their pro careers, playing against each other in the UNM/NMSU rivalry and working with new Lobos coach Paul Weir.
2017-08-2423 min
Talking GrammerTalking Grammer, Episode 1: Lobo basketball coach Paul Weir (08.16.17)I sat down with first year UNM Lobos men's basketball coach Paul Weir to discus his philosophy on building his team and the recent "Weir's Science" four-part series published in the Albuquerque Journal. (Cover art via Roberto E. Rosales/Albuquerque Journal)
2017-08-1744 min