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Today’s Best of Features:
(00:00-16:48) – Andy Bottoms of Assembly Call joins Scott Agness and Jimmy Cook to share the overall seedings of the selection committee put together for the NCAA Tournament, if there were any teams that got seeded too high or too low, what he knows about Kent State, and which number one seed is most likely to fall to an eight or nine seed in the round of thirty-two.
(16:48-42:24) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, of CBS4/FOX59 joins Jimmy and Scott on the second day of free agency to discuss the timing of the signing of Matt Gay, what positions the Colts need to address while there are quality players available, when the Matt Ryan domino will fall with him getting a bonus on Friday, and how optimistic the Colts are that Shaquille Leonard will be able to return to the same level of play prior to the back surgeries he’s had.
(42:24-58:14) – Play-by-play broadcaster for CBS Sports and Turner Sports in Spero Dedes joins Jimmy Cook and Scott Agness on The Fan to highlight the emotions he felt the first time he broadcasted an NCAA Tournament game, what he thinks of the Indiana Hoosiers matchup against the Kent State Golden Flashes, and shares what he thinks the key is for the Purdue Boilermakers to make a deep tournament run.
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(00:00-27:36) – The Fan Midday Show opens on a Monday with Brian Noe and Jimmy Cook sharing their thoughts on the haul that the Carolina Panthers gave the Chicago Bears for the first overall pick, what the trade means for the Indianapolis Colts and their cloudy quarterback scenario, and examine some alternative plans that they could see the Colts taking with the uncertainty of being able to draft the QB they covet the most.
(27:36-41:32) – Legendary voice of the Indiana Hoosiers in Don Fischer joins Brian and Jimmy on The Fan to share his thoughts on IU’s performance in the Big Ten Tournament, what he thinks of the draw the Hoosiers got in the NCAA Tournament, some storylines that immediately came to mind when Kent State was announced as the opponent, and where he thinks IU is heading into the tournament.
(41:32-50:02) – Hour number one concludes with Brian and Jimmy discussing if Lamar Jackson to the Colts would make sense, if it would be worth paying him top dollar along with giving up the draft compensation, and why the situation wouldn’t be much better for Jackson in Indianapolis compared to Baltimore.
(50:02-1:12:14) – ESPN play-by-play broadcaster and voice of the Chicago Cubs on the Marquee Sports Network in Boog Sciambi joins Brian and Jimmy to give his thoughts on the seedings for the NCAA Tournament, if there was anything that surprised him from the Big Twelve Tournament, his overall opinion on some of the rule changes in major league baseball, and how he feels about the moves the Chicago Cubs made this offseason.
(1:12:14-1:29:10) – Brian, Jimmy, and producer Eddie Garrison highlight something that Don Fischer said earlier in the show regarding the Indiana Hoosiers when it comes to their confidence in them for the NCAA Tournament, why Mike Woodson can be a frustrating coach sometimes, and how the Hoosiers really need Miller Kopp to play with confidence.
(1:29:10-1:37:32) – The one o’clock hour concludes with Brian and Jimmy announcing the news of Jimmy Garapolo signing with the Las Vegas Raiders, examine some teams that could chat with Arizona for the third overall pick in the draft, and how the Colts are in a really bad situation.
(1:37:32-2:07:14) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder joins Brian and Jimmy on the Fan Midday Show to examine the likelihood that the Colts sign Lamar Jackson with some of the quarterback dominoes starting to fall, if there is a chance they pass on a quarterback with the fourth pick if the guy they want is not there, why Chris Ballard needs to loosen up a little bit with his free agent philosophy, and what interest level the Colts have in Anthony Richardson.
(2:07:14-2:19:08) – Brian, Jimmy, and Eddie put Chris Ballard under the microscope because Brian thinks that Ballard would be scooped up by another organization if he was fired by Indianapolis, but Jimmy thinks otherwise. Eddie provides some thoughts on why Colts fans should be frustrated with the lack of urgency by Ballard to address the quarterback situation.
(2:19:08-2:23:32) – During the final segment of today’s show, Jimmy shares his JCook Plays of the Day, Eddie shares a couple NBA prop bets that he likes tonight, and Brian admits he’s got some betting struggles lately.
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Today’s Best of Features:
(00:00-11:06) – Legendary voice of the Indiana Hoosiers in Don Fischer joins Brian and Jimmy on The Fan to share his thoughts on IU’s performance in the Big Ten Tournament, what he thinks of the draw the Hoosiers got in the NCAA Tournament, some storylines that immediately came to mind when Kent State was announced as the opponent, and where he thinks IU is heading into the tournament.
(11:06-25:50) – ESPN play-by-play broadcaster and voice of the Chicago Cubs on the Marquee Sports Network in Boog Sciambi joins Brian and Jimmy to give his thoughts on the seedings for the NCAA Tournament, if there was anything that surprised him from the Big Twelve Tournament, his overall opinion on some of the rule changes in major league baseball, and how he feels about the moves the Chicago Cubs made this offseason.
(25:50-44:59) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder joins Brian and Jimmy on the Fan Midday Show to examine the likelihood that the Colts sign Lamar Jackson with some of the quarterback dominoes starting to fall, if there is a chance they pass on a quarterback with the fourth pick if the guy they want is not there, why Chris Ballard needs to loosen up a little bit with his free agent philosophy, and what interest level the Colts have in Anthony Richardson.
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(00:00-24:39) – Friday’s show begins with Brian Noe and Brendan King giving a preview of Purdue-Rutgers just before tip-off. Plus, we look ahead to Indiana-Maryland tonight and share what we need to see from both Indiana and Purdue for them to be successful in March.
(24:40-40:49) – We’re back from break with Brendan and Brian looking at some research Brian did on QBs taken in the 1st Round over the last 15 years and how their careers pan out.
(40:50-45:10) – Hour number one closes with Brendan and Brian discussing the Pacers win over the Rockets last night and the likeability of Pacers stars Tyrese Haliburton.
(45:11-1:09:37) – The Fan’s own Kevin Bowen of Kevin and Query joins the program to give us his thoughts on Purdue-Rutgers at halftime of their Big Ten Tourney matchup. Plus, KB evaluates Purdue as a whole and if he feels they are in danger of another upset in the NCAA Tournament. Later, Kevin gives us his reasonable scenario for what happens to the Colts in next month’s NFL Draft.
(1:09:38-1:21:30) – We’ve got an update on Purdue-Rutgers plus a look at fouling up 3 late in basketball games.
(1:21:31-1:29:13) – Hour number two ends with Brian and Brendan discussing the NFL Free Agent Market at wide receiver.
(1:29:14-1:54:56) – The talented Zach Osterman of the IndyStar joins the program to give us his thoughts on Indiana’s Big Ten Tournament opener against Maryland in the Quarterfinals. Zach shares what he’s seen from Maryland this year and how he values them against IU. We also look back at Indiana’s loss to Maryland earlier this year and what went wrong for the Hoosiers. Additionally, we look at the lack of shot attempts from beyond the arc for Trey Galloway and other shooters for Indiana. Plus, we discuss where Indiana can find contributions when things aren’t falling for Trayce Jackson-Davis and Jalen Hood-Schifino. Later, Zach gives us his outlook for Indiana not just in the Big Ten Tourney but for the start of March Madness next week.
(1:54:57-2:10:20) – Brendan King and Brian Noe discuss the emphasis put on the final teams into the tournament.
(2:10:21-2:15:24) – Friday’s show ends with Brendan and Brian discussing which sport is the most frustrating for superstar players when their teammates let them down. Plus, we ask Jimmy Cook for the JCook Plays of the Day.
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Today’s Best of Features:
(0:00-16:36) – The Fan’s own Kevin Bowen of Kevin and Query joins the program to give us his thoughts on Purdue-Rutgers at halftime of their Big Ten Tourney matchup. Plus, KB evaluates Purdue as a whole and if he feels they are in danger of another upset in the NCAA Tournament. Later, Kevin gives us his reasonable scenario for what happens to the Colts in next month’s NFL Draft.
(16:37-28:57) – The talented Zach Osterman of the IndyStar joins the program to give us his thoughts on Indiana’s Big Ten Tournament opener against Maryland in the Quarterfinals. Zach shares what he’s seen from Maryland this year and how he values them against IU. We also look back at Indiana’s loss to Maryland earlier this year and what went wrong for the Hoosiers. Additionally, we look at the lack of shot attempts from beyond the arc for Trey Galloway and other shooters for Indiana. Plus, we discuss where Indiana can find contributions when things aren’t falling for Trayce Jackson-Davis and Jalen Hood-Schifino. Later, Zach gives us his outlook for Indiana not just in the Big Ten Tourney but for the start of March Madness next week.
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(00:00-26:37) – Thursday’s show begins with Brendan and Brian pondering who the fastest talkers are in sports. Plus, we hand out bets in the early conference tournament window. Also, the guys discuss the legend Jim Boeheim who is done at Syracuse after a historic 47-year run. Later, we debate if making it to a Final Four is an overblown accomplishment.
(26:38-36:49) – The head coach of UIndy Basketball Paul Corsaro joins the program to give us a preview of his #1 seed Greyhounds as they begin the DII NCAA Tournament hosting McKendree State.
(36:50-44:58) – Hour number one ends with Brian and Brendan discussing some of the more obscure questions asked of NFL.
(44:59-1:12:02) – The second hour of the show begins with a conversation on the Lamar Jackson-Ravens situation and if a team like the Colts should take a chance on him. Plus, we look at if it’s better for a team to go young in the draft or go after a veteran like Jackson.
(1:12:03-1:24:24) – The talented Alex Golden of Setting the Pace stops by to give us a preview of Pacers-Rockets. Plus, Alex looks at the things the Pacers are doing well right now that will bode well for this group next season.
(1:24:25-1:29:07) – Hour number two ends with Brian and Brendan discussing the way NBA gives discipline to players.
(1:29:08-1:55:28) – The insightful James Boyd, Colts beat reporter for The Athletic, give us his thoughts on the Colts post-combine and what (if anything) we’ve learned so far from Colts GM Chris Ballard. Also, James talks on the biggest area of need for the Colts this offseason and where they can go about solving some of those holes when Free Agency begins. Plus, we ask James where he lands with Lamar Jackson and if there’s any interest on the Colts side of things. Additionally, James evaluates the Colts O-Line and the misses/struggles by the Colts at Left Tackle the last few years and if they should try and aggressively pick that this year.
(1:55:29-2:05:46) – The great Mike Wells of ESPN Radio joins the program to give us his thoughts on the Colts QB situation and what he would do if he had to choose between the QB prospects in next month’s NFL Draft. Also, Mike talks on if he would trade up to get there.
(2:05:47-2:15:24) – Thursday’s show ends with Brian and Brendan discussing the importance of fixing the offensive line and if it really matters if they bring a young QB in this season. Plus, we ask Jimmy Cook for his Plays of the Day.
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Today’s Best of Features:
(0:00-07:39) – The head coach of UIndy Basketball Paul Corsaro joins the program to give us a preview of his #1 seed Greyhounds as they begin the DII NCAA Tournament hosting McKendree State.
(07:40-14:31) – The talented Alex Golden of Setting the Pace stops by to give us a preview of Pacers-Rockets. Plus, Alex looks at the things the Pacers are doing well right now that will bode well for this group next season.
(14:32-27:50) – The insightful James Boyd, Colts beat reporter for The Athletic, give us his thoughts on the Colts post-combine and what (if anything) we’ve learned so far from Colts GM Chris Ballard. Also, James talks on the biggest area of need for the Colts this offseason and where they can go about solving some of those wholes when Free Agency begins. Plus, we ask James where he lands with Lamar Jackson and if there’s any interest on the Colts side of things. Additionally, James evaluates the Colts O-Line and the misses/struggles by the Colts at Left Tackle the last few years and if they should try and aggressively pick that this year.
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(00:00-28:34) – Wednesday’s show starts with Brian Noe and Brendan King debating who the top quarterback should be in the NFL Draft. Plus, what does the ongoing QB moves around the league mean for the Colts and how does it impact.
(28:35-42:44) – Brendan and Brian discuss the entertainment value and risk/reward of conference tournaments in college basketball.
(42:45-46:14) – Hour number one ends Brian shares why hockey fans were very upset with him in the past and why it reminded him of a recent moment on ESPN’s First Take.
(46:15-1:19:34) – The talented Jim Nagy, Executive Director of the Senior Bowl and longtime NFL Scout, stops by to share what the most impressive things he saw from last week’s NFL Combine. Jim talks on which prospects really stood out to him and how participants in the Senior Bowl faired at the Combine. Plus, Jim shares which quarterback he thinks is the best in the class and what he saw from Colts fans at Lucas Oil last week. Later, Jim talks on whether he thinks the size of Bryce Young is a legitimate concern. Also, Jim talks on the pros and cons of the other QBs like Will Levis, CJ Stroud and Anthony Richardson. Additionally, we discuss a potential steal at QB if somebody is willing to take a risk and how much Lamar Jackson impacts QB needy teams this offseason.
(1:19:35-1:26:00) – We’re out of commercial break with Brendan and Brian discussing a few pundits that have Purdue as a team that opponents would gladly play in the NCAA Tournament.
(1:26:01-1:31:33) – Hour number two ends further discussion on the QB’s in this year’s draft class and why Will Levis is a name to watch out for.
(1:31:34-1:55:36) – The great Matt Schumacker of Fox Sports joins the program to take us on a deep dive of Championship Week and what he’s looking forward to the most out of the conference tournaments. Plus, Schumacker shares which teams he feels can make a deep run within each conference, including the Big Ten and the Big East.
(1:55:37-2:14:11) – Brian shares a story with Brendan about the time the hockey community came to run him out of town.
(2:14:12-2:15:24) – Wednesday’s show concludes with Brian and Brendan asking Jimmy Cook for the JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Brian plays a clip from LA Clippers owner Steve Balmer.
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Today’s Best of Features:
(0:00-15:01) – The talented Jim Nagy, Executive Director of the Senior Bowl and longtime NFL Scout, stops by to share what the most impressive things he saw from last week’s NFL Combine. Jim talks on which prospects really stood out to him and how participants in the Senior Bowl faired at the Combine. Plus, Jim shares which quarterback he thinks is the best in the class and what he saw from Colts fans at Lucas Oil last week. Later, Jim talks on whether he thinks the size of Bryce Young is a legitimate concern. Also, Jim talks on the pros and cons of the other QBs like Will Levis, CJ Stroud and Anthony Richardson. Additionally, we discuss a potential steal at QB if somebody is willing to take a risk and how much Lamar Jackson impacts QB needy teams this offseason.
(15:02-32:02) – The great Matt Schumacker of Fox Sports joins the program to take us on a deep dive of Championship Week and what he’s looking forward to the most out of the conference tournaments. Plus, Schumacker shares which teams he feels can make a deep run within each conference, including the Big Ten and the Big East.
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(00:00-28:21) – Jimmy Cook and Dane Fife open Tuesday’s show with IU’s star forward Trayce Jackson-Davis breaking down what led to his success during the conference season for Indiana, what has led to the ascension of Jalen Hood-Schifino over the course of the season, and what advice he’s sharing to his teammates that don’t have the win. Later, Jimmy and Dane discuss the latest mock draft from The Athletic’s Dane Brugler with the Indianapolis Colts trading up for the first overall pick to select C.J. Stroud and the Big Ten accolades were announced.
(28:21-42:52) – Jimmy and Dane continue conversing about basketball but shift their conversation to the Indiana Pacers after losing last night to the Philadelphia 76ers 147-143 because Jimmy wants them to tank. They also weigh in on the possibility they would be able to move up a couple spots in the draft order.
(42:52-49:49) – Hour number one concludes with Jimmy and Dane discussing who they think can with the NCAA Tournament with conference tournaments being in full swing including the West Coast Conference Championship featuring Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s.
(49:49-1:13:35) – Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde makes an appearance on the Fan Midday Show featuring Jimmy Cook and Dane Fife to share his thoughts on the Big Ten Conference struggles, what North Carolina would need to do in order to make the NCAA Tournament and shares his favorite to win the tournament along with his dark horse candidate to win it all when the big dance starts. Additionally, Forde breaks down the NFL Draft when it comes to Anthony Richardson, the recent legal issues with Jalen Carter, and how Will Anderson did not perform to the expectations that Pat had him leading up to the season.
(1:13:35-1:31:19) – Jimmy, Dane, and producer Eddie Garrison change the topic of discussion by transitioning to the NFL with the Seahawks signing Geno Smith to a three year deal, Derek Carr signing with the Saints for four years, and the uncertainty surrounding Lamar Jackson and Daniel Jones. They all discuss who has the biggest slice of the pie when it comes to who has say on the QB drafted for the Colts along with something that’s concerning with Shane Steichen’s background of different quarterback styles.
(1:31:19-1:34:22) – The one o’clock hour concludes with Jimmy and Dane discussing how the Purdue Boilermakers can improve their ball screen defense with Zach Edey and how they can hide him on the defensive end from getting fouls during the postseason.
(1:34:22-2:02:06) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, of CBS4 and FOX59 joins Jimmy and Dane on the Fan Midday Show to share his thoughts on the coaching staff that Shane Steichen put together, states that he would be “beyond stunned” if the Colts did NOT draft a quarterback in the first round, and if they would settle for a quarterback if they can’t come to an agreement with any of the three teams ahead of them in the draft to move up to secure the guy they want.
(2:02:06-2:16:34) – Jimmy, Dane, and producer Eddie Garrison shift their conversation back to the NFL when looking at other positions that the Colts need to address when it comes to the draft or free agency with the Buccaneers releasing left tackle Donovan Smith.
(2:16:34-2:23:04) – Jimmy, Dane, and Eddie conclude the show with the JCook Plays of the Day.
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