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Best of Monday 4/1/24: Purdue heading to the Final Four with Rob Blackmon, Breakdown of postgame comments

00:00-17:28- KB and Andy join on a victory Monday for the Purdue Boilermakers. The guys share their reaction to the win, give their dream National Championship matchup, and how Purdue responded to being down in the game. 17:28-34:49- The voice of the Boilers Rob Blackmon joins us to recap the big win over Tennessee to advance to the Final Four. Blackmon talks about the last play and his radio call, shares his emotions and reaction to the fan’s emotions, and his thoughts on Larry Klisbey. Blackmon also discusses the past NCAA Tournament games for Purdue. 34:49-49:46- What did Matt Painter have to say about Gene Keady? KB and Andy break down Painter’s postgame comments on the former Purdue Coach. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49m
Apr 01, 2024
3-28 Rick Venturi thoughts on the Colts offseason

Former Coach and current analyst Rick Venturi joins to share his thoughts on the Colts offseason and who he likes in this years draft.  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19m
Mar 28, 2024
3-28 Rick Venturi shares first hand the Colts move to Indianapolis 40 years ago today

Former Colts Coach and current analyst Rick Venturi gives a first-hand account of the Baltimore Colts move to Indianapolis forty years ago today.  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20m
Mar 28, 2024
Best of Tuesday 3/26: Are the Colts not doing enough? Plus, Jayden Taylor and Carson Cunningham

00:00-25:01- KB and Andy discuss the possibility of ISU Head Coach Josh Schertz heading to Louisville. Plus, KB shares his disagreements with Stephen Holder’s tweets from Monday. The guys debate if the Colts should be going after more free agents and the state of the defense. 25:01-34:46-- Former Perry Meridian and Butler Bulldog Jayden Taylor joins the show to recap NC State’s tournament to this point. Taylor covers his big shot in overtime that sealed the win for the Wolfpack. Also, Taylor describes the Wolfpacks run to this point. Taylor also tells why he transferred from Butler and what the transfer portal is like for players. 34:46-49:56- Former Purdue Boilermaker Carson Cunningham joins. Cunningham shares his emotions for Purdue in the opening rounds, his thoughts on Zach Edey, and teases his desire to write about the Purdue program. Cunningham also gives his thoughts on Matt Painter. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49m
Mar 26, 2024
Best of Monday 3-25-24: Purdue Wins, Rob Blackmon joins, is Zach Edey just tall?

00:00-18:10 KB and Andy kick the show off recapping Purdue’s win over Utah State and Grambling in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Also, an update on the Sweet 16 matchup with (5) Gonzaga on Friday.  Then, KB and Andy discuss if the Boilermakers want to see Tennessee again on the way to the Final Four. KB and Andy look back at this time last year after Purdue lost to (16) Farleigh-Dickinson. Also, the guys discuss the Pacers lost to the Lakers last night. 18:10- 43:47- The guys continue their conversation on Purdue and other teams in the NCAA Tournament. Plus, Myles Colvin and Trey Kaufman-Renn’s bounce back into the rotation for Purdue. KB and Andy also react to the question of “is Zach Edey good at basketball because he’s tall?” Plus, your Morning Checkdown. 43:47- 1:00:19- The voice of the Boilermakers Rob Blackmon joins. Blackmon shares what was his highlights of the weekend, his thoughts on Trey Kaufman-Renn, and looks ahead to Gonzaga on Friday. Blackmon and the guys talk about how Purdue thrived when Braden Smith went to the bench early in the Utah State game. Blackmon also takes a look back at the first meeting with Gonzaga in the Maui Invitational. Plus, your morning checkdown. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 0m
Mar 25, 2024
Friday 3/22: Oakland upsets Kentucky in March Madness, Purdue gets ready + BTN's Bruce Weber, Greg Rakestraw & Fever GM Lin Dunn join!

00:00 – 20:24 – Jack Gohlke and Oakland pull the upset over Kentucky in Day 1 of March Madness, Purdue gets in action today, other action across Day 1 of the tournament, Purdue pressure, Jack Gohlke’s unreal performance 20:25 – 29:19 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 29:20 – 43:33 – John Calipari’s future, Purdue’s preparedness today, Zach Edey’s legacy 43:34 – 1:07:29 – ISC’S GREG RAKESTRAW JOINS us to give his initial thoughts on yesterday’s NCAA Tournament action, Jack Gohlke’s star-making performance, his NCAA Indiana nuggets in the tournament, how to save the NIT Tournament, high school hoops storylines before finals, Morning Checkdown 1:07:30 – 1:26:44 – BIG TEN NETWORK’S BRUCE WEBER JOINS US to discuss Kentucky’s upset loss to Oakland, how he’s dealt with tough losses in March, his advice for Matt Painter and Purdue, his friendship with Greg Kampe, Jack Gohlke’s outstanding night, guarding Zach Edey, how many Big Ten teams not named Purdue can make it to the Sweet 16, Indiana’s transfer portal needs 1:26:45 – 1:30:05 – Long Beach State’s AD said he thought firing Dan Monson would light a fire for his team, our biggest misses in Day 1 1:30:06 – 1:55:06 – Kevin’s breakfast spread in Brown County, Matt Painter pointing out how teams defend Edey and foul trouble, Morning Checkdown 1:55:07 – 2:10:40 – INDIANA FEVER GENERAL MANAGER LIN DUNN JOINS US to discuss her Kentucky Wildcats losing to Oakland last night, her excitement of landing the No. 1 overall pick, what she’s witnessed with Caitlin Clark and Iowa basketball fandom, Aliyah Boston’s rookie season and how she’s approaching Year 2 2:10:41 – 2:15:53 – POP QUIZ See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2h 15m
Mar 22, 2024
Best of Friday 3/22: We react to Day 1 of the NCAA Tournament, Big Ten Network's Bruce Weber joins us + Greg Rakestraw weighs in on the sports week!

00:00 – 20:29 – Jack Gohlke and Oakland pull the upset over Kentucky in Day 1 of March Madness, Purdue gets in action today, other action across Day 1 of the tournament, Purdue pressure, Jack Gohlke’s unreal performance 20:30 – 40:26 – ISC’S GREG RAKESTRAW JOINS us to give his initial thoughts on yesterday’s NCAA Tournament action, Jack Gohlke’s star-making performance, his NCAA Indiana nuggets in the tournament, how to save the NIT Tournament, high school hoops storylines before finals 40:27 – 57:23 - BIG TEN NETWORK’S BRUCE WEBER JOINS US to discuss Kentucky’s upset loss to Oakland, how he’s dealt with tough losses in March, his advice for Matt Painter and Purdue, his friendship with Greg Kampe, Jack Gohlke’s outstanding night, guarding Zach Edey, how many Big Ten teams not named Purdue can make it to the Sweet 16, Indiana’s transfer portal needs See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

57m
Mar 22, 2024
Grambling State Head Coach Donte Jackson Joins Us Fresh Off of a Huge Win & Preps For Purdue!

  1:27:59 – 1:53:32 – GRAMBLING STATE HEAD COACH DONTE JACKSON JOINS US fresh off of their overtime win against Montana State last night, his love for Young Jeezy, what the win meant for the school last night, having to schedule so many road games, “throwing the kitchen sink” at Zach Edey and Purdue, his Indiana ties and GSU’s deep bench, Jalen Johnson, Jimel Cofer’s huge game last night, is there any way to simulate facing Zach Edey in practice?, the best text he got last night & more! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12m
Mar 21, 2024
Thursday 3/21: March Madness starts today! Grambling State HC Donte Jackson joins us + Scott Agness talks Pacers & Sam King on Purdue!

00:00 – 18:08 – March Madness gets underway in earnest today, Grambling State’s comeback win, Pacers get a much-needed win against the Pistons, Butler, Grambling State head coach Donte Jackson joining us 18:09 – 24:08 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 24:09 – 42:06 – Bills sign safety Mike Edwards, Julian Blackmon still available and could return to the Colts, NCAA Tournament games we’re the most interested in today, the March Madness app 42:07 – 1:09:20 – On This Day: Steph Curry goes off for 40 to beat Gonzaga, Purdue putting last year’s heartbreak behind, Pacers beat Pistons and get ready for the Warriors, Matt Painter on last year’s loss to Fairleigh Dickinson, how IU fans feel today, Morning Checkdown 1:09:21 – 1:24:56 – More on this day events, SCOTT AGNESS OF FIELDHOUSE FILES JOINS US to discuss how he enjoys the NCAA Tournament, Haliburton’s night in the win against the Pistons, the Pacers since trading Buddy Hield 1:24:57 – 1:27:58 – The bracket challenge on 107.5 The Fan, our bracket challenge, the Shohei Ohtani story about his translator being fired for massive theft,   1:27:59 – 1:53:32 – GRAMBLING STATE HEAD COACH DONTE JACKSON JOINS US fresh off of their overtime win against Montana State last night, his love for Young Jeezy, what the win meant for the school last night, having to schedule so many road games, “throwing the kitchen sink” at Zach Edey and Purdue, his Indiana ties and GSU’s deep bench, Jalen Johnson, Jimel Cofer’s huge game last night, is there any way to simulate facing Zach Edey in practice?, the best text he got last night, Morning Checkdown 1:53:33 – 2:08:09  – SAM KING OF JOURNAL & COURIER JOINS US to talk Purdue Boilermakers as they get ready for Grambling State, the Boilers’ confidence heading into the tournament, how much has he looked ahead on the bracket for possible matchup issues for Purdue 2:08:10 – 2:15:06 -  POP QUIZ See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2h 15m
Mar 21, 2024
Best of Thursday 3/21: Grambling State HC Donte Jackson joins us fresh off the thrilling win, getting ready for Purdue with Sam King & Pacers talk with Scott Agness!

00:00 – 17:59 – Bills sign safety Mike Edwards, Julian Blackmon still available and could return to the Colts, NCAA Tournament games we’re the most interested in today, the March Madness app 18:00 – 30:13 – GRAMBLING STATE HEAD COACH DONTE JACKSON JOINS US fresh off of their overtime win against Montana State last night, his love for Young Jeezy, what the win meant for the school last night, having to schedule so many road games, “throwing the kitchen sink” at Zach Edey and Purdue, his Indiana ties and GSU’s deep bench, Jalen Johnson, Jimel Cofer’s huge game last night, is there any way to simulate facing Zach Edey in practice?, the best text he got last night 30:14 – 43:08 – SCOTT AGNESS OF FIELDHOUSE FILES JOINS US to discuss how he enjoys the NCAA Tournament, Haliburton’s night in the win against the Pistons, the Pacers since trading Buddy Hield 43:09 – 52:20 - SAM KING OF JOURNAL & COURIER JOINS US to talk Purdue Boilermakers as they get ready for Grambling State, the Boilers’ confidence heading into the tournament, how much has he looked ahead on the bracket for possible matchup issues for Purdue See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52m
Mar 21, 2024
Former Purdue Guard Ryan Cline Joins Us to Talk Boilermakers & Why Kevin Wanted To Punch Him In The Face

FORMER PURDUE PLAYER RYAN CLINE JOINS US to discuss his March Madness success, the Villanova game, if this year’s Purdue roster is feeling the pressure, the time Kevin wanted to punch Ryan in the face & more!  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13m
Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday 3/20: Former Purdue player Ryan Cline talks Boilermakers, Stephen Holder weighs in on Colts moves, we give our Final Four and bracket thoughts & more!

00:00 – 18:58 – Virginia basketball is horrid, Purdue getting ready for the NCAA Tournament, Indiana and the transfer portal 18:59 – 27:20 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 27:21 – 42:36 – Colts free agent signings yesterday, FORMER PURDUE PLAYER RYAN CLINE JOINS US to discuss his March Madness success, the Villanova game, if this year’s Purdue roster is feeling the pressure, the time Kevin wanted to punch Ryan in the face 42:37 – 1:17:00 – ESPN COLTS REPORTER STEPHEN HOLDER JOINS US on the likelihood that Julian Blackmon moves on from the Colts, the L’Jarius Sneed big swing, why he thinks the Colts are putting pressure on Anthony Richardson in Year 2, thoughts on the safety position and what they’ll do with the #15th pick, if he thinks Jim Irsay will attend the NFL owners meetings, Morning Checkdown 1:17:01 – 1:25:50 – Andy tells a story about Kadyn Proctor, some bracket talk 1:25:51 – 1:30:08 – Latest Colts mock drafts have them all in on CB Quinyon Mitchell from Toledo 1:30:09 – 2:06:04 – Bracket talk: the West bracket, where we see upsets, the South bracket, how many double-digit seeds we have advancing the furthest, Purdue’s biggest concerns, Morning Checkdown 2:06:05 – 2:13:09 – POP QUIZ 2:13:10 – 2:15:35 -  Can Tyrese Haliburton bust out of his slump against the Pistons tonight? See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2h 15m
Mar 20, 2024
Best of Wednesday 3/20: We hand out our Final Four picks, former Boilermaker Ryan Cline weighs in on Purdue & Stephen Holder talks Colts!

00:00 – 15:17 – FORMER PURDUE PLAYER RYAN CLINE JOINS US to discuss his March Madness success, the Villanova game, if this year’s Purdue roster is feeling the pressure, the time Kevin wanted to punch Ryan in the face 15:18 – 31:50 – ESPN COLTS REPORTER STEPHEN HOLDER JOINS US on the likelihood that Julian Blackmon moves on from the Colts, the L’Jarius Sneed big swing, why he thinks the Colts are putting pressure on Anthony Richardson in Year 2, thoughts on the safety position and what they’ll do with the #15th pick, if he thinks Jim Irsay will attend the NFL owners meetings 31:51 – 1:00:35 - Bracket talk: the West bracket, where we see upsets, the South bracket, how many double-digit seeds we have advancing the furthest, Purdue’s biggest concerns, our Final Four picks See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 0m
Mar 20, 2024
Rick Carlisle is sick of "having to learn" from Pacers losses

PACERS HEAD COACH RICK CARLISLE JOINS US to discuss the loss to the Cavaliers, what he found most frustrating, what’s the issue with Tyrese Haliburton, accountability for the team for the losses as much as the wins, his thoughts on the NCAA Tournament, he doesn’t get why Indiana State isn’t in the tournament, Virginia Cavaliers & more! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24m
Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday 3/19: Rick Carlisle sounds off on another bad Pacers loss, Tom Crean previews the NCAA Tournament, we break down the East region & Brian Neubert talks Purdue!

00:00 – 15:15 – Another bad performance by the Pacers as they lose to the Cavs, Haliburton sounds off on his struggles post-game 15:16 – 22:33 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 22:34 – 39:23 – Why does the college portal open the day after the bracket is announced?,  the L’Jarius Sneed rumors swirling around the Colts, Adam Schefter puts water on the Sneed/Colts rumors, why wouldn’t the Colts do this deal?, Julian  Blackmon visits the Bills, why would Ballard not swing big if he has a hot seat? 39:24 – 1:13:13 – PACERS HEAD COACH RICK CARLISLE JOINS US to discuss the loss to the Cavaliers, what he found most frustrating, what’s the issue with Tyrese Haliburton, accountability for the team for the losses as much as the wins, his thoughts on the NCAA Tournament, he doesn’t get why Indiana State isn’t in the tournament, Virginia Cavaliers, Morning Checkdown 1:13:14 – 1:24:04 – Why are 10-seeds on the line in the play-in games?, Montana State vs. Grambling State, who could give Purdue some trouble? 1:24:05 – 1:27:33 – We break down the East region of the NCAA Tournament 1:27:34 – 1:54:38 – FORMER INDIANA HEAD COACH TOM CREAN JOINS US to discuss his rant on the NIT opt-outs, Big Ten history in the NCAA Tournament and why he thinks the conference has struggled, his thoughts on Matt Painter handling Purdue after last year’s heartbreak, what should the plan of attack be for Indiana in the transfer portal?, the teams he likes that no one is talking about, his future with analyst work and head coaching, the Anthony Edwards dunk, Morning Checkdown 1:54:39 – 2:08:54 – GOLDANDBLACK.COM’S BRIAN NEUBERT JOINS US to discuss Purdue’s draw in the NCAA Tournament, was he concerned with injuries during the Big Ten tournament? 2:08:55 – 2:14:55 – POP QUIZ See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2h 14m
Mar 19, 2024
Best of Tuesday 3/19: Rick Carlisle says he's sick of learning from losses, Tom Crean talks about his rant and NCAA Tourney, Brian Neubert on Purdue's draw!

00:00 – 24:09 – PACERS HEAD COACH RICK CARLISLE JOINS US to discuss the loss to the Cavaliers, what he found most frustrating, what’s the issue with Tyrese Haliburton, accountability for the team for the losses as much as the wins, his thoughts on the NCAA Tournament, he doesn’t get why Indiana State isn’t in the tournament, Virginia Cavaliers 24:10 – 43:49 – FORMER INDIANA HEAD COACH TOM CREAN JOINS US to discuss his rant on the NIT opt-outs, Big Ten history in the NCAA Tournament and why he thinks the conference has struggled, his thoughts on Matt Painter handling Purdue after last year’s heartbreak, what should the plan of attack be for Indiana in the transfer portal?, the teams he likes that no one is talking about, his future with analyst work and head coaching, the Anthony Edwards dunk 43:50 – 56:35 - GOLDANDBLACK.COM’S BRIAN NEUBERT JOINS US to discuss Purdue’s draw in the NCAA Tournament, was he concerned with injuries during the Big Ten tournament? See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

56m
Mar 19, 2024
Monday 3/18: The bracket is out, Purdue's favorable draw, Indiana State's rough end + Rob Blackman & Colts/L'Jarius Sneed rumors!

00:00 – 15:19 – The bracket is out (and so is Indiana State), Purdue’s draw, Pacers’ weekend 15:20 – 25:24 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 25:25 – 43:00 – Bracket talk: selection committee has some juicy matchups, the Big East’s showing, the Mountain West gets 6 in the tournament, Auburn/San Diego State in the East, NET rankings, Purdue’s draw 43:01 – 1:17:50 – More bracket talk: Kansas/Tennessee draws, Purdue’s road, Indiana State’s bad luck this weekend, Butler in the NIT, Josh Shertz is reportedly the favorite to land the St. Louis job, L’Jarius Sneed to the Colts rumors over the weekend and conflicting reports, asking price for Sneed, Justin Fields trade over the weekend, Fields vs. Flacco, Morning Checkdown 1:17:51 – 1:27:18 – Purdue losing to Wisconsin was a good thing, what’s different than last year 1:27:19 – 1:29:02 – Aaron Donald retires over the weekend, high school hoops results 1:29:03 – 2:00:52 – PURDUE PLAY-BY-PLAY MAN ROB BLACKMAN JOINS US to discuss Purdue’s exit in the Big Ten Tournament, why he wasn’t upset the Boilermakers lost in the Big Ten Tournament, how ready is this team to put last year’s disaster behind them?, the Boilermakers Midwest region draw, Purdue stats 2:00:53 – 2:10:09 – POP QUIZ 2:10:10 - 2:14:22 – March Madness themes, first March Madness moments, join our bracket challenge! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2h 14m
Mar 18, 2024
Best of Monday 3/18: BRACKETS ARE OUT! Purdue's draw seems very favorable, Rob Blackman joins & more!

00:00 – 15:03 – The bracket is out (and so is Indiana State), Purdue’s draw, Pacers’ weekend 15:04 – 32:41 - Bracket talk: selection committee has some juicy matchups, the Big East’s showing, the Mountain West gets 6 in the tournament, Auburn/San Diego State in the East, NET rankings, Purdue’s draw 32:42 - PURDUE PLAY-BY-PLAY MAN ROB BLACKMAN JOINS US to discuss Purdue’s exit in the Big Ten Tournament, why he wasn’t upset the Boilermakers lost in the Big Ten Tournament, how ready is this team to put last year’s disaster behind them?, the Boilermakers Midwest region draw See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

45m
Mar 18, 2024
What Are The Colts Getting In Joe Flacco?

ESPN CLEVELAND BROWNS REPORTER JAKE TROTTER JOINS US to discuss the Colts signing Joe Flacco, why Browns fans are pissed he's gone, why did the Browns select Jameis Winston over Joe Flacco?, surprised by no starting spots available for Flacco?, the Browns turnaround last season after going to Flacco, his interception rate See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9m
Mar 15, 2024
Friday 3/15: Getting set for a busy college hoops weekend, Purdue's Bobby Riddell joins + Joe Flacco info from ESPN Cleveland's Jake Trotter & Greg Rakestraw stops by!

00:00 – 15:28 – Indiana beats Penn State, a bad day for Indiana State’s hopes of making the tournament, Bears trade for WR Keenan Allen, more thoughts on IU’s win over Penn State 15:29 – 22:25 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 22:26 – 40:41 – Crazy weather in the area last night, Colts quiet in free agency yesterday, A.J. Dillon returns to the Packers, Colts running back situation, Kevin likes the Colts running back room, Pacers off today but facing a horrid Nets team tomorrow, a damning Pacers stat against teams under .500 40:42 – 1:09:43 – ISC’S GREG RAKESTRAW JOINS US to discuss the Colts free agency moves, Trine Thunder, Dusty May rumors, the latest on the IUPUI coaching search, high school hoops, his favorite matchups, the Gardner Minshew “little ass boy” comments from Maxx Crosby, Morning Checkdown 1:09:44 – 1:22:23 – Joe Flacco landing with the Colts, Flacco vs. Jameis Winston, Field Yates’ latest projections, who the Colts might target at No. 15 in the draft, Colts bring back Trey Sermon 1:22:24 – 1:28:21 – Indiana State’s tournament chances took a big shot last night 1:28:22 – 1:58:22 – How should Purdue handle the Big Ten Tournament?, the Boilermakers’ last few Tournament disappointments, IU’s win over Penn State last night, Morning Checkdown, PURDUE COLOR COMMENTATOR BOBBY RIDDELL JOINS US to discuss Purdue getting ready for Michigan State today, Zach Edey’s dominance against MSU, Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer finding his rhythm 1:58:23 – 2:08:58 – ESPN CLEVELAND BROWNS REPORTER JAKE TROTTER JOINS US to discuss the Colts signing Joe Flacco, why did the Browns select Jameis Winston over Joe Flacco?, surprised by no starting spots available for Flacco?, the Browns turnaround last season after going to Flacco, his interception rate 2:08:59 – 2:15:09  – POP QUIZ See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2h 15m
Mar 15, 2024
Best of Friday 3/15: IU gets it done against Penn State, Purdue gets ready for MSU,

00:00 – 18:15 – Crazy weather in the area last night, Colts quiet in free agency yesterday, A.J. Dillon returns to the Packers, Colts running back situation, Kevin likes the Colts running back room, Pacers off today but facing a horrid Nets team tomorrow, a damning Pacers stat against teams under .500 18:16 – 34:39 – ISC’S GREG RAKESTRAW JOINS US to discuss the Colts free agency moves, Trine Thunder, Dusty May rumors, the latest on the IUPUI coaching search, high school hoops, his favorite matchups, 34:40 – 48:40 – PURDUE COLOR COMMENTATOR BOBBY RIDDELL JOINS US to discuss Purdue getting ready for Michigan State today, Zach Edey’s dominance against MSU, Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer finding his rhythm 48:41 – 58:08 - ESPN CLEVELAND BROWNS REPORTER JAKE TROTTER JOINS US to discuss the Colts signing Joe Flacco, why did the Browns select Jameis Winston over Joe Flacco?, surprised by no starting spots available for Flacco?, the Browns turnaround last season after going to Flacco, his interception rate See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

58m
Mar 15, 2024
Thursday 3/14: Pacers fall to Bulls in OT, Colts sign Joe Flacco, Big Ten Tournament + Joel A. Erickson, Scott Agness, Brian Bennett & Tony Adragna all join!

00:00 – 16:11 –  Pacers lose in overtime to the Bulls, DeMar DeRozan’s incredible night, Tyrese Haliburton still looks off, Penn State vs. Indiana tonight in the Big Ten Tournament, the Colts sign Joe Flacco as backup QB 16:12 – 24:36 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 24:37 – 40:01 – The signing of Joe Flacco, Zaire Franklin’s public recruiting of some defensive free agents, Franklin on expectations for the Colts going forward 40:02 – 1:12:53 – IU INSIDER TONY ADRAGNA JOINS US to explain the Hoosiers’ chances of making the NCAA Tournament, why they vary so greatly from Michigan State’s chances, thoughts on Mike Woodson, the transfer portal, the biggest needs for Indiana next season, players he’s optimistic about going forward, third time’s the charm against Penn State tonight?, Morning Checkdown 1:12:54 – 1:27:03 – SCOTT AGNESS OF FIELDHOUSE FILES JOINS US to discuss the Pacers overtime loss to the Bulls, fouling up 3 last night, DeMar DeRozan’s performance, Haliburton’s slump, the Bennedict Mathurin injury and thoughts on his season 1:27:04 – 1:29:54 – Indiana State’s Josh Schertz and potential suitors for him in the off-season 1:29:55 – 1:58:46 – INDYSTAR COLTS REPORTER JOEL A. ERICKSON JOINS US to discuss the Colt signing Joe Flacco as their backup QB, the reveal of which Colts’ player’s wife was a fan of his work, “team run it back”, L’Jarius Sneed, Brewers closer Devin Williams out for the first three months of the season, the Colts rule proposal and how it may have originated, Morning Checkdown 1:58:47 – 2:08:04 – BRIAN BENNETT, BRACKETOLOGIST FOR THE ATHLETIC JOINS US to discuss why he still has Indiana State making the NCAA Tournament, conferences to watch for Indiana State fans, Purdue’s biggest concerns heading into the tournament, what’s up with Kansas 2:08:05 – 2:14:00 -  POP QUIZ See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2h 14m
Mar 14, 2024
Best of Thursday 3/14: A loaded guest list! Scott Agness talks Pacers loss to Bulls, Joel A. Erickson on Joe Flacco landing with the Colts, Brian Bennett talks brackets & Tony Adragna on IU's chances!

00:00 – 14:05 – SCOTT AGNESS OF FIELDHOUSE FILES JOINS US to discuss the Pacers overtime loss to the Bulls, fouling up 3 last night, DeMar DeRozan’s performance, Haliburton’s slump, the Bennedict Mathurin injury and thoughts on his season 14:06 – 33:49 – IU INSIDER TONY ADRAGNA JOINS US to explain the Hoosiers’ chances of making the NCAA Tournament, why they vary so greatly from Michigan State’s chances, thoughts on Mike Woodson, the transfer portal, the biggest needs for Indiana next season, players he’s optimistic about going forward, third time’s the charm against Penn State tonight? 33:50 – 56:34 – INDYSTAR COLTS REPORTER JOEL A. ERICKSON JOINS US to discuss the Colt signing Joe Flacco as their backup QB, the reveal of which Colts’ player’s wife was a fan of his work, “team run it back”, L’Jarius Sneed, Brewers closer Devin Williams out for the first three months of the season, the Colts rule proposal and how it may have originated 56:35 – 1:05:52 - BRIAN BENNETT, BRACKETOLOGIST FOR THE ATHLETIC JOINS US to discuss why he still has Indiana State making the NCAA Tournament, conferences to watch for Indiana State fans, Purdue’s biggest concerns heading into the tournament, what’s up with Kansas See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 5m
Mar 14, 2024
Wednesday 3/13: Colts seem to be running it back with in-house free agents, Stephen Holder weighs in + Pacers-Thunder & more!

00:00 – 19:18 – Pacers get a huge win over the Thunder thanks to some defense, Colts bring back Kenny Moore, sign Raekwon Davis, have the Colts done more of the same in free agency?, Danielle Hunter signs with Texans 19:19 – 27:06 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 27:07 – 41:38 – Colts sign first free agent outside of the organization in DT Raekwon Davis, Chris Ballard’s comments on in-house free agents, has Ballard fallen into the same trap where he doesn’t value free agency enough? 41:39 – 1:16:58 – ESPN COLTS REPORTER STEPHEN HOLDER JOINS US to weigh in on what the Colts have done in free agency, missing out on Danielle Hunter to the Texans and interest in L’Jarius Sneed, a lot of the deals being 3-year deals, the backup QB plan with Gardner Minshew gone, Justin Fields and Chris Ballard’s interest in him dates back to college, the Texans seem to be going for it, his thoughts on the salary cap, the backup QB plan for the Colts is one of the bigger storylines this off-season, Morning Checkdown 1:16:59 – 1:27:08 – Aaron Rodgers is supposedly a VP candidate for RFK, Kenny Moore’s contract, who is more important to the Colts: Moore or Grover Stewart? 1:27:09 – 1:29:22 – Colts thoughts, backup QB 1:20:23 – 1:59:47 – Pacers beat the Thunder and looked good doing it, the final stretch of regular season games, Indiana State’s tournament chances, are the Falcons the team to watch in regard to Colts backup QB plans?, Morning Checkdown 1:59:48 – 2:05:54 – POP QUIZ 2:05:55 – 2:15:55 – Brock Bowers not participating in Georgie Pro Day due to a hamstring injury, Packers RB A.J. Dillon is getting interest from the Colts, Nyheim Hine signs with Browns, the signing of Raekwon Davis See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2h 15m
Mar 13, 2024
Best of Wednesday 3/13: Colts keep Moore, sign a FA, Pacers/Thunder + Stephen Holder!

00:00 – 14:35 – Colts sign first free agent outside of the organization in DT Raekwon Davis, Chris Ballard’s comments on in-house free agents, has Ballard fallen into the same trap where he doesn’t value free agency enough? 14:36 – 37:14 – ESPN COLTS REPORTER STEPHEN HOLDER JOINS US to weigh in on what the Colts have done in free agency, missing out on Danielle Hunter to the Texans and interest in L’Jarius Sneed, a lot of the deals being 3-year deals, the backup QB plan with Gardner Minshew gone, Justin Fields and Chris Ballard’s interest in him dates back to college, the Texans seem to be going for it, his thoughts on the salary cap 37:15 – 1:01:49 - Pacers beat the Thunder and looked good doing it, the final stretch of regular season games, Indiana State’s tournament chances, are the Falcons the team to watch in regards to Colts backup QB plans? See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 1m
Mar 13, 2024
Tuesday 3/12: Colts keep some of their own, lose Minshew and Moss, Rick Carlisle and Bob Kravitz join!

00:00 – 15:56 – Kevin is back after golfing in Tennessee, Colts bring back Michael Pittman Jr., Grover Stewart, Tyquan Lewis, extend Zaire Franklin but lose Gardner Minshew and Zach Moss, the loss of Bennedict Mathurin, what’s the future with Julian Blackmon and Kenny Moore 15:57 – 22:49 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 22:50 – 41:36 – Kevin keeps getting asked about the Colts trading for Justin Fields, Michael Pittman Jr’s extension looks like a win-win for both sides 41:37 – 1:14:00 – PACERS HEAD COACH RICK CARLISLE JOINS US and discusses the loss of Bennedict Mathurin, when the injury occurred, does he feel Haliburton is getting back on track, previewing their game against the Thunder tonight, the early timeouts in games, Doug McDermott’s status, getting technical, Jason Kidd, Morning Checkdown 1:14:01 – 1:26:33 – Aaron Jones signs with the Vikings, who could the Colts target for backup running back and QB, the Grover Stewart contract 1:26:34 – 1:29:59 – Kirk Cousins gets a bag of cash in Atlanta, spots we want to see the Colts address today and going forward 1:30:00 – 2:03:57 – LONGTIME REPORTER BOB KRAVITZ JOINS US to weigh in on what the Colts did on Day 1 of free agency, how hot is Chris Ballard’s seat, his thoughts on Justin Fields, the drama at IU ahead of the Big Ten Tournament, are the expectations for Purdue unfair?, will Indiana State make it, has he talked to Jim Irsay recently?, Andy still doubts Indiana State, Morning Checkdown 2:03:58 – 2:13:05 – POP QUIZ 2:13:06 – 2:16:16 – TuggerNuts420 tells Scotty his Pop Quiz is wrong, JMV isn’t happy with Andy’s Indiana State thoughts See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2h 16m
Mar 12, 2024
Best of Tuesday 3/12: Colts keep their own, should they trade for Fields? + our weekly conversation with Rick Carlisle & Bob Kravitz!

00:0 – 18:50 – Kevin keeps getting asked about the Colts trading for Justin Fields, Michael Pittman Jr’s extension looks like a win-win for both sides 18:51 – 40:48 - PACERS HEAD COACH RICK CARLISLE JOINS US and discusses the loss of Bennedict Mathurin, when the injury occurred, does he feel Haliburton is getting back on track, previewing their game against the Thunder tonight, the early timeouts in games, Doug McDermott’s status, getting technical, Jason Kidd 40:49 – 59:03 - LONGTIME REPORTER BOB KRAVITZ JOINS US to weigh in on what the Colts did on Day 1 of free agency, how hot is Chris Ballard’s seat, his thoughts on Justin Fields, the drama at IU ahead of the Big Ten Tournament, are the expectations for Purdue unfair?, will Indiana State make it, has he talked to Jim Irsay recently? See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

59m
Mar 12, 2024
Best of Monday 3/11: Pacers, Purdue and IU all win + Colts spend money & the Horizon League Commissioner joins!

00:00-27:49: Andy Sweeney and Marc Dykton talk about why the Big Ten Tournament doesn’t mean a whole lot for Purdue as they look ahead to the NCAA tournament. Plus, the Colts signed star LB Zaire Franklin to a three-year extension. Who gets paid next in Indy?  27:50-44:38 NATE ATKINS of the Indianapolis Star joins The Wake Up Call to break down Franklin’s contract extension, plus talk about what the Colts could do in Free Agency as the legal tampering period starts today. Also, Atkins covered Indiana State’s loss to Drake in the MVC Tournament Championship game yesterday.  44:39-52:51: The Horizon League Commissioner, JULIE ROE LACH, joins the show to talk about the tournament taking place in Indianapolis at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum. What can we expect to see this week with both the men and women’s tournaments in town?  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52m
Mar 11, 2024
Best of Friday 3/8: Bad night for the Pacers and IU, Colts free agency talk with Joel A. Erickson, Mark Jaynes previews IndyCar's opener & Greg Rakestraw joins us!

00:00 – 18:50 – Not a good night in Indiana sports: the Pacers lose a heartbreaker to the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards is a freak, another slow start dooms the Pacers, IU loses 5-star recruit Liam McNeeley 24 hours after Mike Woodson’s return announced, where is the optimism for IU basketball at this point? 18:51 – 26:07 – THE VOICE OF THE INDYCAR RADIO NETWORK AND INDY 500 MARK JAYNES JOINS US to preview the IndyCar season opener at St. Pete, storylines he’s got his eye on 26:08 – 45:23 – INDYSTAR COLTS REPORTER JOEL A. ERICKSON JOINS US to talk if Chris Ballard and the Colts will finally be aggressive in free agency, in-house free agents, the safety market, cap issues vs. cap hell, the L’Jarius Sneed market, what’s Kenny Moore’s future, Michael Pittman Jr’s eventual extension, takeaways from Ballard at the Combine, his biggest under the radar off-season storyline, the future of Rigoberto Sanchez 45:24 – 1:03:32 - ISC’S GREG RAKESTRAW JOINS US to discuss the head coaching change at IUPUI, the Big Ten Tournament, Indiana State’s tournament chances, his road trip with JMV to Terre Haute, high school hoops around the state is alive and well, the wild finish of Guerin/Brebeuf See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 3m
Mar 08, 2024
Friday 3/8: Pacers fall to T-Wolves, IU loses their 5-star + Colts free agency talk, IndyCar opener & more!

00:00 – 18:48 – Not a good night in Indiana sports: the Pacers lose a heartbreaker to the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards is a freak, another slow start dooms the Pacers, IU loses 5-star recruit Liam McNeeley 24 hours after Mike Woodson’s return announced, where is the optimism for IU basketball at this point? 18:49 – 22:48 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 22:49 – 42:18 – THE VOICE OF THE INDYCAR RADIO NETWORK AND INDY 500 MARK JAYNES JOINS US to preview the IndyCar season opener at St. Pete, storylines he’s got his eye on, the Bears sign franchise tagged CB Jaylon Johnson to a long-term deal, does that dictate the L’Jarius Sneed/Kenny Moore market?, Anthony Edwards steals the show, another slow start for the Pacers 42:19 – 1:13:01 – ISC’S GREG RAKESTRAW JOINS US to discuss the head coaching change at IUPUI, the Big Ten Tournament, Indiana State’s tournament chances, his road trip with JMV to Terre Haute, high school hoops around the state is alive and well, the wild finish of Guerin/Brebeuf, Morning Checkdown 1:13:02 – 1:26:37 – Liam McNeely decommitting from IU, the state of IU basketball, Kel’el Ware, tough time for IU fans 1:26:38 – 1:30:37 – Caller Curt was at the Pacers game and doesn’t like what he sees 1:30:38 – 2:02:01 – INDYSTAR COLTS REPORTER JOEL A. ERICKSON JOINS US to talk if Chris Ballard and the Colts will finally be aggressive in free agency, in-house free agents, the safety market, cap issues vs. cap hell, the L’Jarius Sneed market, what’s Kenny Moore’s future, Michael Pittman Jr’s eventual extension, takeaways from Ballard at the Combine, his biggest under the radar off-season storyline, the future of Rigoberto Sanchez, Morning Checkdown 2:02:02 – 2:10:55 – POP QUIZ 2:10:56 – 2:17:00 -  Will the Colts actually spend in free agency and be Day 1 players?, Ballard feeling the heat? See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2h 17m
Mar 08, 2024