Shows
TEAM Talk on ESPN Radio 101.7 The TEAM7-9-25 The Pit Press Live Owner - Ryan Tomari joins TEAM Talk7-9-25 The Pit Press Live Owner - Ryan Tomari joins TEAM Talk2025-07-1315 min
The New Mexican Sports Den with Will and JamesRyan Tomari chats about the growth of The Pit Press, UNM athletics and his Mike Locksley run-inIt’s media day on “The Sports Den” as Santa Fe New Mexican sports writers Will Webber and James Barron welcome Ryan Tomari of The Pit Press to the show. Tomari discusses the origins and growth of the media outlet that focuses on University of New Mexico athletics, and the team that churns out podcasts and content at thepitpressnm.com. The guys talk to Tomari about his infamous run-in with former UNM football coach Mike Locksley when Locksley was none too pleased by a column Tomari wrote for the Daily Lobo student newspaper that said the football program...2025-07-011h 03
Bleav in ArizonaGameday Primer Part 1: Key Storylines, New Mexico expert weighs inPart 2: https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-arizona-football/episodes/gameday-primer-part-2-best-soundbites-picks-and-more/
Arizona begins the 2024 season against New Mexico Saturday! In part 1 of the preview podcast, we take a look at the storylines and bring in Ryan Tomari of the Pit Press for the Lobos angle.
00:00 What this means for Arizona
09:30 Three keys to victory
18:00 Ryan Tomari (The Pit Press) interview
2024-08-3050 min
The Pit Press PodcastBronco Mendenhall - MWC Football Media Day InterviewSend us a textUNM Head Football Coach Bronco Mendenhall joins Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez at the 2024 MWC Football Media Days at Circa Las Vegas.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2024-08-1610 min
The G5 HiveThe G5 Hive Worker Bee Series 2024 - New Mexico LobosJustice and Luke sit down with Ryan Tomari (Co-Founder of The Pit Press New Mexico and can be found on X @ThePitPressNM) and discuss the 2024 New Mexico Lobos Football Team! #GoLobos #WeAreNM #MWC #G5Hive #CollegeFootballPlease Subscribe, Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! If you are looking for the video of this interview or more content like this visit our YouTube page and while you are there hit that subscribe button and turn notifications on so you don't miss any of the action! https://www.youtube.com/@G5HiveAdvertising Inquiries...2024-08-071h 08
The Pit Press PodcastBarry Odom - UNLV Head Football Coach - MWC Football Media DaysSend us a textHead football coach at UNLV, Barry Odom, joins Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez at the Mountain West Conference Football Media Days at Circa Las Vegas.For other UNLV Rebel interviews with Ricky White III and Jackson Woodard, please see our YouTube channel for in-person booth interviews:https://www.youtube.com/live/u_4zXmPs88Y?si=ix8aP0ofCW3f59hqMake sure to follow, like, and subscribe to our channels for more MWC Football coverage.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2024-07-2510 min
The Pit Press Podcast#136 SEAN REIDER 2024 UNM Spring Football RecapSend us a textRyan Tomari picks The Albuquerque Journal's Sean Reider about new UNM head football coach Bronco Mendenhall and the action on the field during the 2024 UNM Spring Football Game on Saturday, April 20.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2024-04-2422 minThe Pit Press Podcast#136 ALL-SNAKE TEAM & MWC Tournament PreviewSend us a textRyan Tomari and Rick Thompson preview the MWC men's basketball tournament and react to the All-MWC selections. They also give their 2024 MWC All-Snake Team with unsung heroes of the conference.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2024-03-1357 minThe Pit Press Podcast#135 OUTRIGHT MADNESS Utah State beats UNM, wins MWC in crazy finishSend us a textRyan Tomari, Erik Moulton, Ed Nunez, Rick Thompson and Jacob Neff get together to talk about the wild finish in Logan, Utah between No. 22 Utah State and the UNM men's basketball team. With the 87-85 Aggies' win over the Lobos, USU wins its first outright regular-season Mountain West Conference championship. The loss puts UNM squarely on the bubble and will need to win some games in the MWC tournament in Las Vegas, Nev.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2024-03-131h 18The Pit Press Podcast#133 LOBO LEGEND SERIES Royce OlneySend us a textFormer UNM men's basketball guard Royce Olney joins Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez to talk about his playing days under Dave Bliss and how basketball came back into his life recently.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2024-03-061h 00The Pit Press Podcast#130 LOBO LEGEND SERIES Clayton ShieldsSend us a textEd Nunez and Ryan Tomari are joined by former UNM men's basketball player and 1998 Co-WAC Player of the Year Clayton Shields.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2024-02-2453 minThe Pit Press Podcast#127 LOBO LEGEND SERIES David ChiottiSend us a textFormer center David Chiotti joins Ed Nunez and Ryan Tomari to talk about his playing days with the UNM men's basketball. Chiotti scored over 1100 points and nabbed 600 rebounds and won a 2005 Mountain West Conference Tournament title with Danny Granger and Mark Walters in 2005.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2024-02-1759 minThe Pit Press Podcast#121 LOBO LEGEND SERIES Mike WintersSend us a textEd Nunez and Ryan Tomari sit down with former UNM men's basketball player Mike Winters. He talks about his playing days under head coach Gary Colson, some of the best players he played against and the current state of UNM men's basketball.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2024-02-0357 minThe Pit Press Podcast#118 LOBO LEGEND SERIES Phil SmithSend us a textFormer UNM point guard Phil Smith joins Ed Nunez and Ryan Tomari. He discusses his playing days, playing for Gary Colson, Lobo Gate and why he doesn't watch any UNM basketball.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2024-01-2750 minThe Pit Press Podcast#116 Kenny ThomasSend us a textUNM men's basketball legend Kenny Thomas joins Ed Nunez and Ryan Tomari to talk about his amazing Lobo, NBA and media career, what he thinks about the current UNM men's basketball team and his wine company. Thomas thinks that UNM needs to retire numbers. And a shout-out to the UNM women's basketball team.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2024-01-2447 minThe Pit Press Podcast#110 Aztec Breakdown Crossover EpisodeSend us a textTron Johnson from Aztec Breakdown (an SDSU news and analytical site) joins Ryan Tomari, Jacob Neff and Rick Thompson to preview the SDSU and UNM game on Saturday, Jan. 12. This is a two-part collaboration and the second part can befound on Aztec Breakdown (https://aztecbreakdown.com/). Website: ThePitPressNM.com2024-01-1241 min
The Pit Press Podcast#105 Colorado State PreviewSend us a textMackenzie Bishop of Abrazo Homes and a 505 Sports Venture Foundation and Lobo Club supporter join Ryan Tomari, Ed Nunez and Erik Moutlon to break down UNM's final non-conference win over Eastern New Mexico. They also delve into the first Mountain West Conference game of the season for the Lobos as they head to Fort Collins, Colo and prepare for a highly anticipated matchup against Isaiah Stevens and No. 15 Colorado State on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2024-01-011h 23
The Pit Press Podcast#103 Jared Diamond (The Wall Street Journal)Send us a textJared Diamond, a sports reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins Ryan Tomari to talk about the surge of suspicious bets before the Nov. 4 UNLV at UNM football game. Diamond discusses the story he wrote and why nobody knows about the creation of several new online betting accounts around the country before UNLV headed to Albuquerque.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-12-2236 min
The Pit Press Podcast#100 New Mexico Bowl PreviewSend us a textRachel Phillips of KVIA (El Paso, Texas) and Andrew Marden (Sports Director, KGPE-TV/KSEE-TV) in Fresno, Calif. join Ryan Tomari and Rick Thompson to breakdown the 2023 New Mexico Bowl between the New Mexico State Aggies and the Fresno State Bulldogs. Kickoff is set for 3:45 p.m. on Dec. 16 at University Stadium in Albuquerque. The game can be watched on ESPN.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-12-1251 min
The Pit Press Podcast#99 Santa Clara ReactionSend us a textRyan Tomari, Rick Thompson, Erik Moulton, Ed Nunez and Nick Nunez break down the UNM men's basketball team's eighth-straight win. The Lobos move to 4-0 in Henderson, Nev. with a 93-76 win over Santa Clara at The Dollar Loan Center. Donovan Dent had 22 points and four assists. Isaac Mushila came off the bench and scored 11 points and had seven rebounds. UNM heads south to Las Cruces, N.M. to take on New Mexico State on Friday night at the Pan American Center.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-12-1154 min
The Pit Press Podcast#98 UC Santa Barbara ReactionSend us a textRyan Tomari, Ed Nunez, Rick Thompson and Erik Moulton break down the UNM men's basketball team's, 84-61, win over UC Santa Barbara in The Pit. UNM got 23 points and eight assists from sophomore sensation Donovan Dent. Behind a strong second half of defense, the Lobos were able to win their seventh straight and third-straight game without Jamal Mashburn Jr.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-12-0857 min
The Pit Press Podcast#97 Bronco Mendenhall Reaction w/ Former Lobos Ian Clark and Jarrod BaxterSend us a textFormer UNM football players Ian Clark and Jarrod Baxter join Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez to discuss the hiring of Bronco Mendenhall as the new football coach at The University of New Mexico.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-12-0734 min
The Pit Press Podcast#96 UC Santa Barbara PreviewSend us a textRyan Tomari, Erik Moulton, Jacob Neff and Rick Thompson preview the UNM men's basketball matchup against UC Santa Barbara. The Gauchos are a 2022-23 NCAA Tournament team and were winners of the Big West Tournament. Reigning Big West Player of the Year, Ajay Mitchell, will pose a tough matchup for the guard-heavy Lobo lineup. UNM is now 7-1 on the season and continues its non-conference schedule. Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-12-0642 minThe Pit Press Podcast#95 Sean ReiderSend us a textSean Reider from The Albuquerque Journal join Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez to talk all things football in The Land of Enchantment. Reider discusses his thoughts on NMSU's loss in the Conference USA championship game to Liberty, UNM earning his first All-American since 2003 in Jacory Croskey-Merritt and the coaching search for the Lobos to replace Danny Gonzales.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-12-0529 min
The Pit Press Podcast#94 New Mexico State ReactionSend us a textRyan Tomari, Ed Nunez, Nick Nunez and Erik Moulton recap the UNM men's basketball, 106-62, win over the New Mexico State Aggies. It was the first basketball game between the two schools since the on-campus shooting involving UNM students and Mike Peake, an NMSU basketball player in the early morning the day of the game in November of 2022. Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-12-0459 min
The Pit Press Podcast#93 DonTrell MooreSend us a textFormer UNM running back DonTrell Moore joins Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez. He discusses his selection to the 25th Anniversary All-Mountain West Conference team, the success of current UNM running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, how the Lobo offense improved and how penalties hurt the season. Moore discusses how the program can turn the table to have a winning program and how they can replace former head coach Danny Gonzales.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-12-0144 min
The Pit Press Podcast#92 Ball Dawgs Classic Reaction & Louisiana Tech PreviewSend us a textErik Moulton, Ryan Tomari, Jacob Neff and Rick Thompson break down the UNM men's basketball team's three-straight wins in the Ball Dawgs Classic in Las Vegas, Nev. over Thanksgiving. Richard Pitino's group looked dominating while some new faces are showing improvement and others aren't at this point in the early season. The four also give their thoughts on the Lobos' next home game against Louisiana Tech.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-11-2946 min
The Pit Press Podcast#91 Danny Gonzales Fired ReactionSend us a textFormer UNM Football Sports Information Director Alfredo Moreno joins Ryan Tomari, Ed Nunez and Ricky Thompson to react to the news of Danny Gonzales being relieved of his duties as UNM's head football coach. Where does the UNM Athletic Department go from here, why is it so hard to win in New Mexico and who are possible coaching candidates?Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-11-271h 18
The Pit Press Podcast#90 WNMU head women's basketball coach Josh PaceSend us a textWestern New Mexico head women's basketball head coach Josh Pace joins Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez to talk about the Mustangs hot 4-0 start and his journey to a head coaching position.Pace was a key contributor to the 2002-2003 Syracuse men's national championship run under head coach Jim Boeheim.He talks about his time at Syracuse and his professional career, where he won a championship within the New Zealand professional league, NBL, with the Nelson Giants.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-11-2238 minThe Pit Press Podcast#89 Weekly UNM Football Reaction with Ned JamesSend us a textFormer UNM quarterback and football analyst for the Lobo Radio Network joins Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez to discuss the huge Lobo win over Fresno State and gives his thoughts on how UNM can get to 5-7 on the season with a win over Utah State.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-11-2141 minThe Pit Press Podcast#88 Fresno State Football ReactionSend us a textRyan Tomari, Ed Nunez and Ricky Thompson react to the huge upset by the UNM football team on Saturday night. The Lobos rolled into Fresno, Calif. and beat the Fresno State Bulldogs, 25-17, by a stellar performance from running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt. He had 204 yards on the ground and two TDs. The Lobos will host their season finale on Friday at 1:30 against Utah State. The Lobos will look to finish the season 5-7.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-11-2057 minThe Pit Press Podcast#87 UT Arlington ReactionSend us a textErik Moulton, Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez react to the UNM men's basketball team, 82-80, win over AT Arlington. Donovan Dent hit a game-winning layup with 0.5 left after UNM blew a 12-point lead to the Mavericks in the second half. The four transfers have not lived up to expectations and how the defense can improve. The Lobos head to Las Vegas, Nev. to participate in the Ball Dawgs Classic the week of Thanksgiving.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-11-1857 min
The Pit Press Podcast#86 Saint Mary's ReactionSend us a textRyan Tomari, Ed Nunez and Erik Moulton are joined by Ricky Thompson (who was at the UNM at Saint Mary's game) to recap the Lobos, 72-58, loss to the Gales on Thursday night in Moraga, Calif. The Pit Press breaks down what went wrong and what's fixable for the UNM men's basketball team.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-11-1148 min
The Pit Press Podcast#84 WNMU head men’s basketball coach Mark BunkerSend us a textFirst-year Western New Mexico men’s head basketball coach Mark Bunker joins Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez. Bunker discusses the road he’s taken as a player from Arizona State to Junior College coach to finding a new home in Silver City as the new head coach of the Mustangs.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-11-0935 min
The Pit Press Podcast#83 Texas Southern Recap & Saint Mary's PreviewSend us a textRyan Tomari, Ed Nunez and Erik Moulton break down the season-opening, 92-55, win by the UNM men's basketball team over Texas Southern. The true freshmen (JT Toppin and Tru Washington) looked impressive, the team has depth and maybe the Mid-Major game of the year, when the Lobos travel to Moraga, Calif. to take on No. 23 Saint Mary's.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-11-0954 min
The Pit Press Podcast#82 Bob Lamphier and George ScottSend us a textFormer UNM men's assistant coach Bob Lamphier and former UNM men's basketball player George Scott join Ryan Tomari, Erik Moulton, and Ed Nunez to talk about the start and hype around the 2023-24 Lobo men's basketball season. Scott and Lamphier also give their thoughts and remember former UNM head coach Gary Colson.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-11-0852 min
The Pit Press Podcast#77 Weekly UNM Football Reaction with Ned JamesSend us a textLobo Radio Network Analyst and former UNM quarterback Ned James joins the show and tells Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez how the Lobos beat the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors and how UNM can avoid disaster against a 1-6 Nevada Wolf Pack team this Saturday in Reno, Nev.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-10-2646 min
The Pit Press Podcast#76 Nevada Preview with Danny GonzalesSend us a textUNM head football coach Danny Gonzales joins Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez of The Pit Press to talk about getting the monkey off his back and winning his first home Mountain West Conference with a 42-21 win over Hawai'i at University Stadium on Oct. 21. The win over the Rainbow Warriors is UNM's first home conference win since Gonzales took over the program in 2020. He breaks down the Lobos' running game's success against Hawai'i and the improved defensive effort. UNM will travel to Reno, Nev to take on the Nevada Wolf Pack this Saturday...2023-10-2622 min
The Pit Press Podcast#75: SJSU Recap and Hawaii Preview with Ned JamesSend us a textFormer UNM quarterback and Lobo Radio Network football analyst Ned James joins Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez to talk about the UNM football woes. The Lobos are coming off a 52-24 home loss the San Jose State where they allowed 38 points in the second half after holding a 17-14 lead. James gives his thoughts on how the defense can improve but has been impressed with the offense this season. UNM takes on Hawaii this Saturday at University Stadium for the 2023 Homecoming game. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-10-1941 min
The Pit Press Podcast#74 MWC MBB Media Day Lamont Butler, Niko Medved, Danny Sprinkle and Kevin KrugerSend us a textHead coaches from around the Mountain West Conference Niko Medved (Colorado State), Danny Sprinkle (Utah State) and Kevin Kruger (UNLV) join Erik Moulton and Ryan Tomari at MWC Men's Basketball Media Day to give their outlook for the upcoming 2023-24 basketball season. San Diego State senior guard Lamont Butler (yes, that guy. Sorry Lobo Fan) join Moulton and Tomari to talk about his epic February and March last year, which buzzer-beating shot was harder (at UNM or against FAU in the Final Four) and can SDSU replicate the success they had last season. 2023-10-1850 min
The Pit Press Podcast#73 MWC MBB Media Day Air Force Falcons and Nevada Wolf PackSend us a textAir Force head men's basketball coach Joe Scott and players Ethan Taylor and Rytis Petraitis and Nevada head men’s basketball Steve Alford and players Jared Lucas and Kenan Blackshear join Ryan Tomari and Erik Moulton at Resorts World, in Las Vegas, Nev. to look ahead to the 2023-24 season at Mountain West Conference Men's Basketball Media Day. Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-10-1354 min
The Pit Press Podcast#72 MWC MBB Media Day Boise State BroncosSend us a textBoise State head men's basketball coach Leon Rice and players Tyson Degenhart and Max Rice join Ryan Tomari and Erik Moulton at Resorts World, in Las Vegas, Nev. to look ahead to the 2023-24 season at Mountain West Conference Men's Basketball Media Day.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-10-1340 min
The Pit Press Podcast#68 UNM Men's Basketball is a Month Away with Tom MosserSend us a textErik Moulton, Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez are joined by - Mountain West Wire contributor and host of the Top of The Mountain West Podcast - Tom Mosser to discuss an early, early look at the UNM men's basketball team, the current state of the Mountain West school's and what is on tap for the 2023-24 college basketball season. Mosser breaks down who he thinks should be favored to win the MWC, how SDSU head coach Brian Dutcher and the 2022-23 National Runner-up Aztecs will handle the new season, and how good can...2023-10-061h 04
The Pit Press Podcast#67 Isaac MushilaSend us a textUNM men's basketball transfer forward Isaac Mushila joined Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez to let Lobo fans know why he chose UNM. Mushila also offers on what his experience was like playing on NCAA Tournament teams can go to help the Lobos deep in March Madness. Mushila helped the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders win a pair of Southland Conference titles. He's played in two NCAA Tournaments and in 2022-23 was a first-team All-Southland selection.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-09-3019 min
The Pit Press Podcast#66 UMass Recap & Wyoming Preview with Ned JamesSend us a textFormer UNM quarterback and Lobo Radio Network Analyst Ned James joins The Pit Press Podcast to give his thoughts on the Diego Pavia urination incident and discusses with Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez how the UNM football can build off its win against UMass and use it in conference play starting at Wyoming this Saturday.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-09-2835 min
The Pit Press Podcast#65 Wyoming Preview with Danny GonzalesSend us a textUNM head football coach Danny Gonzales joins Ed Nunez and Ryan Tomari to recap the Lobos, 34-14, win in overtime over UMass this past Saturday. It was the first Lobo victory in overtime since 2013 and the first Lobo victory east of the Mississippi since the 1960s. Gonzales talks about his relationship with Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl and how the Lobos can pull the upset.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-09-2825 min
The Pit Press Podcast#64 UMass Reaction with J.J. BuckSend us a textKNML's J.J. Buck - who had the call between the UNM football team and UMass - joins Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez to give his thoughts on the Lobos 34-31 victory over the Minutemen. Buck breaks down how the Lobos survived and how they can approach their Mountain West Conference opener on the road at Wyoming. Nunez and Tomari also get Buck's opinion on the Diego Pavia incident at the UNM practice facility.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-09-2642 min
The Pit Press Podcast#63 UMass Preview with Ned JamesSend us a textFormer UNM quarterback and Lobo Network Football Analyst Ned James joins Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez to give his thoughts on the UNM football team's 27-17 loss to New Mexico State on Saturday, Sept. 16. James gives his thoughts on head football coach Danny Gonzales and his "guarantee" that the Lobos will get to a bowl game and tells Tomari and Nunez what he thinks of their matchup with the UMass Minutemen this Saturday in Amherst, Mass. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. and you can watch the action on ESPN+ or listen on...2023-09-2134 min
The Pit Press Podcast#62 NMSU Recap with Glover Quin & Sean ReiderSend us a textSean Reider of The Albuquerque Journal joins The Pit Press Podcast to break down UNM's 27-17 loss to NMSU with Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez. Former NFL All-Pro Saftey and New Mexico cornerback Glover Quin was at the game on Saturday at University Stadium as a photographer. He also joins the show and gives his reaction, to not only the loss to the Aggies but his overall thoughts on the state of the UNM football program.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-09-191h 18
The Pit Press Podcast#61 UNM head football coach Danny Gonzales (NMSU preview)Send us a textUNM head football coach Danny Gonzales joins Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez of The Pit Press to talk about the biggest rivalry in the state of New Mexico: UNM versus NMSU. The two play at University Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16. Kickoff is set for 6:02 p.m.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-09-1329 min
The Pit Press Podcast#60 Tenneessee Tech Preview w/ Ned JamesSend us a textUNM football will have its 2023 home opener on Saturday, Sept. 9 as the Lobos prepare to take on FCS opponent Tennessee Tech out of the Ohio Valley Conference. Former UNM quarterback, NFL coach and color analyst on the Lobo Radio Network (770 K-KOB AM) Ned James joins Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez to break his thoughts on what went wrong in the Lobos 52-10 loss to Texas A&M and look ahead to how the Lobos can earn their first victory of the year against the Golden Eagles.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-09-0736 min
The Pit Press Podcast#59 Texas A&M Reaction with KRQE's Jared ChesterSend us a textRyan Tomari, Ed Nunez and Erik Moulton are back! Tomari, Nunez and Moulton - with the help of KRQE sports reporter and anchor Jared "Chet Stedman" Chester recap UNM football's 52-10 loss to Texas A&M at Kyle Field on Sept. 2 While the scoreboard wasn't pretty, there is a lot to be optimistic about early in the Lobos 2023 season. Tennessee Tech heads into town on Saturday, Sept. 9 for UNM's home opener.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-09-0539 min
The Pit Press Podcast#58 David Nuño (2023 Week 1 UNM Football Preview AT NO. 23 TEXAS A&M)Send us a textDavid Nuño, the Director of Broadcast Media and host of TexAgs Radio on TexAgs.com joins Ryan Tomari and Ed Nuñez to preview UNM's 2023 season opener at Texas A&M on Sept. 2. Texas A&M is coming off a disappointing 2022 campaign (5-7) with the infamous Week 2 loss at home to Appalachian State, 17-14. Nuño breaks down the expectations for the Aggies in 2023, essentially SEC Championship and College Football Appearance or Bust. Nuño also discusses what head coach Jimbo Fisher has to do to keep his team ready for UNM in W...2023-08-3051 min
The Pit Press Podcast#57 Jeff PearlmanSend us a textThe author of Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s which is now based on HBO's Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty joins the The Pit Press Podcast to discuss the show and tell Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez what UNM alumni Micahel Cooper meant to those Lakers' teams. Winning Time is midway through its second season and Pearlman also talks about an actor and writer's strike that could affect the production. Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-08-291h 07
The Pit Press Podcast#56 Rachel Phillps (KVIA) and Sean Reider (The Albuquerque Journal)Send us a textRachel Phillps of KVIA in El Paso, Texas (ABC Affiliate) is a sports anchor and reporter for the station and joins Ed Nunez and Ryan Tomari to discuss the outlook for NMSU football in 2023. She's from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (That's a knife!) and also discusses her journey to the US and her love of all sports.The Albuquerque Journal's Sean Reider joins The Pit Press Podcast to give an outlook for the much anticipated 2023 UNM football team, the new look offense under new offensive coordinator Bryant Vincent and UAB transfer quarterback Dylan...2023-08-2456 min
The Pit Press Podcast#55 Brandon Ortega (Assistant Director for Creative Services for UNM Football)Send us a textBrandon Ortega, the former three-time NMBA Sports Broadcaster of the Year at KOB in Albuquerque, has left the local TV news life. Ortega left KOB to join UNM and head coach Danny Gonzales as the named Assistant Director for Creative Services for Football. Gonzales announced the addition of Ortega with the football program on Aug. 14. Oretga joins The Pit Press Podcast with Ed Nunez and Ryan Tomari about his new role with the Lobos, his day-to-day job functions and his thoughts on what fans can expect from the 2023 version of UNM football.2023-08-221h 02
The Pit Press Podcast#54 Luke Wysong and Zach VigilSend us a textUNM football players Luke Wysong (wide receiver) and Zach Vigil (running back) join Ed Nunez and Ryan Tomari on The Pit Press Podcast. The two discuss the upcoming 2023 Lobo season, how the team can shock the college football world and the installment of a new offense with new offensive coordinator Bryant Vincent and quarterback Dylan Hopkins.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-08-1827 min
The Pit Press Podcast#53 Ian ClarkSend us a textFormer UNM football player and Highland High School graduate Ian Clark joins The Pit Press Podcast with Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez. He discusses his playing days at UNM, what UNM head coach Danny Gonzales means to him, what it was like playing for former head coach Rocky Long and is candid about his addiction to painkillers.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-08-1538 min
The Pit Press Podcast#52 505 Sports Venture Foundation President/Founder Kurt RothSend us a text505 Sports Venture Foundation President/Founder Kurt Roth joins Erik Moulton and Ryan Tomari to talk all things Lobo NIL. That includes the UNM men's basketball roster as we head into the 2023-24 college basketball season, Roth's work with UNM head football coach Danny Gonzales and how you can donate to 505 Sports Venture Foundation. You can visit https://www.505sports.org/ and for more information email info@505sports.org, or call 505-305-4729. Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-08-0753 min
The Pit Press Podcast#51 UNM Head Football Coach Danny GonzalesSend us a textUNM head football coach Danny Gonzales joins The Pit Press Podcast to discuss with Ed Nunez and Ryan Tomari the start of 2023 football training camp, what are the most significant position battles for the Lobos over the next three weeks, and what to expect from UNM this season.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-08-0431 min
The Pit Press Podcast#50 Alex KirkSend us a textFor the 50th episode of The Pit Press Podcast, former UNM center Alex Kirk joins Ed Nunez, Erik Moulton, and Ryan Tomari at Albuquerque's Hydrobar Steam Live studio to discuss his UNM playing days, playing professionally in Japan, guarding LeBron James at Cleveland Cavaliers training camp, his Olympic Bronze-medal winning wife and his outlook for the UNM men's basketball team in 2023-24 under head coach Richard Pitino.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-07-301h 07
The Pit Press Podcast#49 Brandon Mason and Scott BamforthSend us a textABC Prep School and ABC AAU Club President Brandon Mason joins Ed Nunez and Ryan Tomari to discuss ABC Academy, basketball in the state of New Mexico, and The Enchantment's run in the 2023 TBT.Former Del Norte and Weber State guard Scott Bamforth joins The Pit Press Podcast to discuss his play in the TBT and his professional basketball career in Europe.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-07-2650 min
The Pit Press Podcast#47 MWC Football Media Days Commissioner Gloria Navarez, UNM head coach Danny Gonzales, Donte Martin & Dylan HopkinsSend us a textRyan Tomari ventured to Mountain West Conference Football Media Days at the Circa Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, Nev. This episode features Commissioner Gloria Navarez and she discusses with Tomari the outlook for football in 2023, NIL regulations, and, yes basketball with San Diego State's run to the NCAA men's championship game.UNM head football coach Danny Gonzales finally sits down with The Pit Press Podcast. UNM was picked to finish in last place in the 2023 MWC preseason poll. Gonzales discusses what UNM has to do to be competitive on the f...2023-07-2250 min
The Pit Press Podcast#46 Estevan SandovalSend us a textFormer UNM men's basketball team manager Estevan Sandoval joins The Pit Press Podcast to discuss with Erik Moulton and Ryan Tomari, his time at UNM, growing up in NM, and his career path to the University of North Dakota assistant coach.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-07-1631 min
The Pit Press Podcast#45 Bryce AlfordSend us a textFormer UCLA guard Bryce Alford joins The Pit Press Podcast (Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez) to discuss his second Bryce Alford Basketball Camp from July 17 through July 20 which is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at La Cueva High School, playing for his dad at UCLA, being one of UCLA's most prolific scorers, his time growing up in Albuquerque and playing professional ball. Registrations are still being accepted and you can nab more information at www.brycealfordbasketballcamp.com.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-07-1424 min
The Pit Press Podcast#44 Roman MartinezSend us a textFormer UNM basketball player Roman Martinez joins The Pit Press Podcast to discuss with Ryan Tomari, Ed Nunez, and Erik Moulton his Lobo playing days, what Albuquerque means to him, his relationship with head coach Steve Alford and looking ahead to playing his third-straight TBT.Martinez will join The Enchantment as they take on Austin’s Own in the first round of the TBT in Lubbock, Texas, which will be on July 19 at 5 p.m. on the ESPN family of networks.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-07-1149 min
The Pit Press Podcast#43 Mustapha AmzilSend us a textDayton transfer Mustapha Amzil joins The Pit Press (Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez) to discuss his first three seasons with the Dayton Flyers, hitting a buzzer-beater to beat the eventual National Championship over a year ago and what he looks forward to the most playing for UNM men's basketball head coach Richard Pitino and the Lobos.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-07-0635 min
The Pit Press Podcast#42 DonTrell MooreSend us a textFormer University of New Mexico running back and Lobo Ring of Honor member DonTrell Moore joins The Pit Press with Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez to discuss his new DontTrell Moore Skills Camp with 8 Grady's, how he recovered from the gruesome knee injury he suffered in the 2004 Emerald Bowl against Navy. Moore heads into his tenth season last the radio color analyst with Lobo play-by-play announcer Rob Portnoy.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-06-301h 08
The Pit Press Podcast#41 Quinton WebbSend us a textUNM redshirt freshman basketball player Quinton Webb joins Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez to discuss his first year with UNM head coach Richard Pitino and the Lobos, what he learned during his redshirt season, his relationship with former big Morris Udeze and what fans can expect in 2023-24. Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-06-2240 min
The Pit Press Podcast#40 Terance MathisSend us a textFormer New York Jets and Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Terance Mathis joins Ryan Tomari and Ed Nunez to discuss the 1998 NFC Championship Game, being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and why he would love to be the head coach of the University of New Mexico football team.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-06-141h 11
The Pit Press Podcast#39 Best UNM men's basketball recruiting class?Send us a textRyan Tomari, Erik Moulton, and Ed Nunez discuss the latest news on the UNM men's basketball program including Richard Pitino, Jemarl Baker Jr, and Quinton Webb's comment at a summer press conference.Plus, some former Albuquerque Isotopes had a big splash with the Colorado Rockies.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-06-121h 24
The Pit Press Podcast#38 Spring Football Recap Shannon Kelly (Nevada)Send us a textShannon Kelly from Nevada Sports Net joins Ryan Tomari to discuss what to expect from Nevada head football coach Ken Wilson as he heads into his second season as the face of the Wolf Pack program. Also the expectations for several Pac-12 transfers.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-06-0824 min
The Pit Press Podcast#37 Spring Football Recap Jordan Kaye (Boise State)Send us a textWe continue with our Mountain West Conference Spring Football recap and hit one of the most recognizable programs in West, Boise State. Jordan Kaye - Boise State sports beat writer - from the Idaho Press and Blue Turf Sports website joins Ryan Tomari to discuss Boise State's Spring Game and how head coach Andy Avalos will fare rebuilding a defense and approach a tough four-game start to the 2023 season.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-05-3137 min
The Pit Press Podcast#36 Spring Football Recap Andre Haghverdian (SDSU)Send us a textAndre Haghverdian from the East Valley Times (San Diego) joins Ryan Tomari to discuss San Diego State spring football, how Aztec head coach Brady Hoke is going to deal with NIL at SDSU and obviously Jalen Mayden’s growth and progression at quarterback under new offensive coordinator - and former Aztec quarterback - Ryan Lindley.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-05-3130 min
The Pit Press Podcast#35 Spring Football Recap Matt Weiner (SJSU) and Sean O'Toole (USAFA)Send us a textSan Jose State University student reporter and Spartan football beat writer Matt Weiner and Mountain West Wire Air Force football reporter Sean O'Toole discuss with Ryan Tomari the Spartans and Falcons 2023 Spring Football practices and games.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-05-201h 02
The Pit Press Podcast#34 Mid-Major Madness' Nick LorensenSend us a textNick Lorensen of Mid-Major Madness joins the episode with Ryan Tomari to discuss the success of FAU, SDUS, FDU, and Furman in the NCAA tournament, how mid-major schools did with the transfer portal, and how he feels about the UNM men's basketball team looks as they head into the 2023-24 college basketball season. Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-05-1145 min
The Pit Press Podcast#33 Spring Football Recap Taylor Martinez (GoBulldogs.com) and Jason Turner (The (Logan, Utah) Herald Journal)Send us a textTaylor Martinez from GoBulldogs dot com joins the show to discuss how Fresno State head football coach Jeff Tedford will replace rookie New Orleans Saints quarterback Jack Haener in 2023 . Jason Turner from The (Logan, Utah) Herald Journal tells The Pit Press Podcast host Ryan Tomari how the Utah State Aggies and head coach Blake Anderson are dealing with the transfer portal and look to rebound in 2023.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-05-0834 min
The Pit Press Podcast#32 Spring Football Recap Kevin Lytle (Fort Collins Coloradoan) and Ryan Thorburn (Casper (Wyo.) Star-Tribune)Send us a textKevin Lytle from the Fort Collins Coloradoan and Ryan Thorburn from the Casper (Wyo.) Star-Tribune join Ryan Tomari to discuss Colorado State and Wyoming Spring football practices and Spring games. Sprinkled in with some 2023 season outlooks. Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-05-0452 min
The Pit Press Podcast#31 NFL Draft Preview Former Universiy of New Mexico saftey Jerrick Reed IISend us a textFormer UNM football player Jerrick Reed II joins the show and discusses with Ryan Tomari his path to the 2023 NFL Draft and reflects on his time as a Lobo. Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-04-2617 min
The Pit Press PodcastThe Pit Press Podcast - EP. #30 UNM Forward Nelly Junior Joseph and MWC NIL TalkSend us a textRyan Tomari, Erik Moulton, and Ed Nunez give their thoughts on the Transfer Portal and how it's affecting the UNM men's basketball program and the rest of the Mountain West Conference programs. The New Mexico Mutual Champions Training Center opens in the south endzone of the University Stadium and the UNM men's tennis team wins the MWC regular season championship.Iona transfer Nelly Junior Joseph joins the show to talk about why he chose UNM, playing National Champion UConn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, and his NBA dreams c...2023-04-221h 29The Pit Press PodcastThe Pit Press Podcast - EP. #29 Albuquerque Isotopes Infielder Coco MontesSend us a textAlbuquerque Isotopes Infielder Coco Montes joins Ryan Tomari to discuss his minor league career and make his way through the Colorado Rockies farm system.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-04-0719 minThe Pit Press PodcastThe Pit Press Podcast - EP. #28 SDSU Run, Transfer Portal and UNM baseball beats No. 22 Texas TechSend us a textRyan Tomari, Erik Moulton, and Ed Nunez discuss what the San Diego State National Title Game appearance meant to them, the future of UNM men's basketball, and UNM baseball success with defying the preseason Mountain West Conference ranking.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-04-061h 17
The Pit Press PodcastThe Pit Press Podcast - EP. #27 UNM baseball outfileder/DH Lenny Junior AshbySend us a textUNM baseball Lenny Junior Ashby joins Ryan Tomari to talk about the early season success on the diamond. The Lobos were picked dead last in the preseason poll and currently sit in third place in the Mountain West Conference and at 14-8 overall. Ashby is currently hitting .337 with two home runs and 27 RBIs.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-03-2829 min
The Pit Press PodcastThe Pit Press Podcast - EP. #26 505 Sports Venture Foundation's Kurt Roth and ABQ Journals's Sean ReiderSend us a textErik Moulton and Ryan Tomari are joined by 505 Sports Venture Foundation's very own Kurt Roth to recap the UNM men's basketball season, losses in the transfer portal, and guards, Jamal Mashburn Jr, Jaelen House, and Donovan Dent returning to the Lobos next year.Sean Reider of The Albuquerque Journal joins Tomari and the Voice of Western New Mexico Ed Nunez to talk about UNM spring football and how the team looks with the season five months away.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-03-251h 21
The Pit Press PodcastThe Pit Press Podcast - EP. #25 Utah Valley Men's Head Basketball Coach Mark Madsen and Shot Quality Bets Justin PerriSend us a textRyan Tomari is joined by Jacob Neff and Shot Quality Bets Justin Perri to give you advice on what like in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.Utah Valley men's head basketball coach Mark Madsen joins the show to preview his Wolverines game against the Lobos in the first round of the NIT and his thoughts on UVU's season and his WAC Coach of the Year Award.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-03-1548 min
The Pit Press PodcastThe Pit Press Podcast - EP. #24 NIT and NCAA Tournament PreviewSend us a textRyan Tomari, Erik Moulton, Ed Nunez and Tom Mosser recap the Mountain West Conference Tournament and preview the UNM men's basketball team's first-round matchup with Utah Valley on Wednesday in the opening round of the National Invitational Tournament (NIT) and the Mountain West Conference first-round games in the NCAA Tournament.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-03-141h 20
The Pit Press PodcastThe Pit Press Podcast - EP. #23 Mountain West Conference Tournament PreviewSend us a textRyan Tomari, Erik Moulton and Ed Nunez recap the UNM men's basketball last regular season game loss to Colorado State.They also preview the Mountain West Conference Tournament and the Lobos' first-round match with Wyoming in the No. 6-11 seeded game.Ryan Thorburn of the Casper Star Tribune joins the show to talk about how Wyoming's season took a turn for the worst and whether will they care about playing the Lobos after finishing dead last in the MWC.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-03-061h 10
The Pit Press PodcastThe Pit Press Podcast - EP. #22 Former UNM men's assitant basketball coach Bob LamphierSend us a textSpecial guest Bob Lamphier, former UNM men's assistant basketball coach under Gary Colson joins The Pit Press and reminisces on his coaching and recruiting days as a UNM assistant. He also breaks down what he's seen from this 2022-23 Lobo men's basketball squad.Ryan Tomari, Erik Moulton and Ed Nunez recap the UNM 94-90 win over Fresno State look ahead to the Colorado State matchup and a little bit of a preview of the Mountain West Conference Tournament.UNM baseball is 6-1 and the UNM football 2023 season schedule was released as t...2023-03-031h 34The Pit Press PodcastThe Pit Press Podcast - EP. #21 San Diego State RecapSend us a textRyan Tomari, Erik Moulton and Ed Nunez give their thoughts on the UNM men's basketball team, 73-71, buzzer-beating loss to San Diego State on Saturday night at a sold-out University Arena.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-02-2834 min
The Pit Press PodcastThe Pit Press Podcast - EP. #20 San Diego State Preview & Boise State RecapSend us a textRyan Tomari, Erik Moulton, Ed Nunez Founder of 505 Sports Venture Foundation Kurt Roth break down the, 82-77, Boise State loss on Wednesday night.The four look ahead to the SDSU game on Saturday night, and what the experience at The Pit will be like with two home games to go.Also, UNM men's basketball recruit Tru Washington will be at the game against SDSU.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-02-2545 min
The Pit Press PodcastThe Pit Press Podcast - EP. #19 UNM at Boise State PreviewSend us a textRyan Tomari is joined by KOB-TV's Brandon Ortega on the second-half bounce back the UNM women's basketball team is having in the Mountain West Conference Tournament. He also gives his thoughts on the UNM men's basketball team's season so far and his outlook for the Boise State rematch in Idaho.B.J. Rains from Bronco Nation News also joins The Pit Press and delivers his thoughts on how much of an important game it is for both Boise State and UNM.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-02-2050 min
The Pit Press PodcastThe Pit Press Podcast - EP. #18 Burnin' Down the (SJSU) House - San Jose State RecapSend us a textRyan Tomari, Erik Moulton and Ed Nunez recap the UNM men's basketball beatdown of head coach Tim Miles and his San Jose State squad, with a 96-68 win.The Lobo victory ends a four-game skid and gives UNM 20 wins for the first time in nine seasons.Up next: a visit with defending Mountain West Conference regular season and tournament champion: the Boise State Broncos.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-02-1832 min
The Pit Press PodcastThe Pit Press Podcast - EP. #17 UNM Baseball PreviewSend us a textFormer baseball writer and reporter Chris Jackson joins The Pit Press and Ryan Tomari to discuss the 2023 UNM baseball season that starts against Oregon State on Feb. 17.What challenges are ahead for second-year head coach Tod Brown and a Lobo team that was picked last in the Mountain West Conference preseason poll. Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-02-1740 min
The Pit Press PodcastThe Pit Press Podcast - EP. #16 POKE'D - Wyoming RecapSend us a textRyan Tomari, Erik Moulton and Ed Nunez recap another disappointing loss for the UNM men's basketball team, as they drop their fourth-straight to Wyoming on Tuesday night at The Pit, 70-56.The three amigos also give their thoughts on the unfortunate situation at New Mexico State and the dismantled men's basketball program.ESPN 101.7 The Team's Sam Hauser also joins the show and how he thinks the Lobos can bounce back and earn an NCAA Tournament bid.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-02-161h 20The Pit Press PodcastThe Pit Press Podcast - Episode #14 Air Force RecapSend us a textFeb. 10, 2023 is a bad basketball memory for New Mexico across the state.Ryan Tomari, Ed Nunez and KRQE's Jared Chester talk about the NMSU men's basketball program season being suspended. They also break down the lack of defense and effort in UNM's loss to Air Force, 89-77.It's the Lobos' third-straight loss and a huge blow to NCAA Tournament chances.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-02-1133 min
The Pit Press PodcastThe Pit Press Podcast - Episode #13 Nevada Recap Air Force Preview and Kurt RothSend us a textRyan Tomari, Erik Moulton and Ed Nunez deal with the hangover that was the UNM men's basketball, 77-76, last-second loss to Steve Alford and his Nevada Wolf Pack on Feb. 7.Alford moves to 8-0 against UNM since taking over the Nevada head coaching position.Kurt Roth from 505 Sports Venture Foundation joins The Pit Press to discuss NIL, its effects at UNM and the future of 505 SVF and UNM athletics.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-02-091h 00
The Pit Press PodcastThe Pit Press Podcast - Episode #11 UNM vs. Utah State Recap & Nevada PreviewSend us a textRyan Tomari, Erik Moulton and Ed Nunez recap Utah State's beatdown of UNM last Wednesday at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan, Utah, 84-73. A big win for the Aggies, and puts UNM in a must-win game against the Nevada Wolf Pack at The Pit this Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2023.The Pit Press Podcast's SPECIAL GUEST is former UNM head men's basketball coach and current Nevada men's head basketball coach, Steve Alford. Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-02-0545 min
The Pit Press PodcastThe Pit Press Podcast - Episode #10 UNM vs. Utah State PreviewSend us a textShawn Harrison from The Herald Journal (Logan, Utah) joins Ryan Tomari to preview a pivotal game in the Mountain West Conference as the UNM men's basketball team heads to USU to take on the Aggies.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-01-3129 min
The Pit Press PodcastThe Pit Press Podcast - Episode #9 UNM vs. Air Force RecapSend us a textRyan Tomari, Erik Moulton, Ed Nunez, and Zach Lane (Lobo Lane Blog) talk about the closer-than-expected game between UNM and Air Force. The Lobos were able to fend off the Falcons 81-73 on Friday, Jan. 28, 2023 in The Pit. Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-01-2957 minThe Pit Press PodcastThe Pit Press Podcast - Episode #8 SPECIAL EDITION Sports Illustrated's Kevin SweeneySend us a textSPECIAL EDITION - not like "Star Wars" though - Sports Illustrated's Keving Sweeney joins Ryan Tomari to discuss his visit to The Pit, the state of UNM men's basketball, the Mountain West Conference and other Mid-Major's around the country.Website: ThePitPressNM.com2023-01-2632 min