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INSTANT REACTION From Chris Ballard Press Conference Jan 10, 2025

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After the Chris Ballard press conference, Kevin and Andy react to what they heard from the Colts GM. Their biggest takeaways and interesting quotes.

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Friday 1/10: ND headed to the national championship, Chris Ballard speaking +Greg Rakestraw and more! Jan 10, 2025

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00:00 – 17:22 – Notre Dame is headed to the national championship game, Chris Ballard speaking at 10am, James Franklin, Mitch Jeter

17:23 – 22:36 – MORNING CHECKDOWN

22:37 – 42:30– Marc watched Rudy last night, what we expect to hear from Chris Ballard today: Anthony Richardson, what question would tick Ballard off the most today?, Marcus Freeman/ND

42:31 – 1:04:22 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and Kevin is excited for their road trip to watch Notre Dame/Boston College on Monday, Marcus Freeman, what he wants to hear from Chris Ballard today, caller says his daughter swims for Notre Dame and may be able to get him an official Speedo, Morning Checkdown

1:04:23 – 1:14:40 – Chris Ballard draft thoughts, caller who works for Speedo tells Kevin he can get him in team colors, more DC candidates for the Colts

1:14:41 – 1:25:40– Our easiest/hardest/popcorn games of the NFL Wild Card Weekend

1:25:41 – 1:48:37 – What we want to hear from Chris Ballard today, Colts defensive coordinator candidates, Steve Wilks, how desirable is this Colts DC job, Kevin’s need for national championship game tickets, Jeremiyah Love last night, Morning Checkdown

1:48:38 – 2:03:17– Pacers/Warriors tonight, will Steph Curry play on a back-to-back?, Notre Dame/SEC bias, what we want to hear from Chris Ballard today

2:03:18 – 2:12:39 – POP QUIZ, final thoughts before the Chris Ballard’s press conference

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Best of Friday 1/10: Notre Dame is off to the national championship game, Greg Rakestraw & more! Jan 10, 2025

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00:00 – 17:23 – Notre Dame is headed to the national championship game, Chris Ballard speaking at 10am, James Franklin, Mitch Jeter

17:24 – 37:15 – Marc watched Rudy last night, what we expect to hear from Chris Ballard today: Anthony Richardson, what question would tick Ballard off the most today?, Marcus Freeman/ND

37:16 – 48:45 - ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and Kevin is excited for their road trip to watch Notre Dame/Boston College on Monday, Marcus Freeman, what he wants to hear from Chris Ballard today

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Thursday 1/9: Notre Dame/Penn State tonight, Flacco debates if Colts are actually close, Pacers & more! Jan 09, 2025

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00:00 – 15:16 – Kevin has a musical request for Marc this morning ahead of Notre Dame/Penn State, Jim Irsay’s postgame locker room comments took off yesterday, Pacers top the Bulls last night, USC/IU last night

15:17 – 20:05 – MORNING CHECKDOWN

20:06 – 42:35 –Kevin is mad because Marc has never watched a second of ‘Rudy’ in his life, Colts in-house free agents and should any of them be brought back, ESPN’s Sean McDonough joins us ahead of Notre Dame/Penn State tonight, his thoughts on IU/ND in the first CFB playoff game, Marcus Freeman vs. James Franklin, big stories heading into the game, who has the advantage tonight, his thoughts on the playoff expansion, his thoughts on Marc never seeing Rudy and disliking Hoosiers

42:36 – 1:05:16– Kevin sent Marc money for him to watch Rudy tonight, Joe Flacco’s comments about the Colts “being close” and are the Colts tricking themselves thinking they are closer than they really are, the need to take swings, Morning Checkdown

1:05:17 – 1:18:34 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and says if he’s watched Rudy and Hoosiers, select Pacers games on WTHR coming up, Warriors coming to town tomorrow, Carmel pups

1:18:35 – 1:26:39– Colts hold the 14th overall pick in the NFL Draft, Kliff Kingsbury, mock drafts

1:26:40 – 1:50:45 – NFL playoff matchups, Kevin’s Notre Dame nerdom is reaching a fevered pitch, the report that Tom Brady reached out to Bill Belichick for the Raiders head coaching vacancy, Bears head coaching candidates, Shane Steichen and offensive-minded young coaches, Jon Gruden/Brian Flores, Ryan Grigson interviewing for the Jets GM vacancy, Kevin needs some Notre Dame good vibes, Morning Checkdown

1:50:46 – 2:05:05 – WISH-TV’s Andrew Chernoff joins us live from the Orange Bowl and previews Notre Dame/Penn State tonight, the vibe heading into the game, Marcus Freeman vs. James Franklin, who wins the Indy 500?, his thoughts on Rudy and Hoosiers, Riley Leonard

2:05:06 – 2:12:30 – POP QUIZ

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ESPN's Sean McDonough Previews Notre Dame/Penn State & Rudy vs. Hoosiers! Jan 09, 2025

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ESPN’s Sean McDonough joins us ahead of Notre Dame/Penn State tonight, his thoughts on IU/ND in the first CFB playoff game, Marcus Freeman vs. James Franklin, big stories heading into the game, who has the advantage tonight, his thoughts on the playoff expansion, his thoughts on Marc never seeing Rudy and disliking Hoosiers & more!

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Best of Thursday 1/9: Notre Dame/Penn State tonight! ESPN's Sean McDonough joins + Joe Flacco gets honest! Jan 09, 2025

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00:00 -22:34 – Kevin is mad because Marc has never watched a second of ‘Rudy’ in his life, Colts in-house free agents and should any of them be brought back, ESPN’s Sean McDonough joins us ahead of Notre Dame/Penn State tonight, his thoughts on IU/ND in the first CFB playoff game, Marcus Freeman vs. James Franklin, big stories heading into the game, who has the advantage tonight, his thoughts on the playoff expansion, his thoughts on Marc never seeing Rudy and disliking Hoosiers

22:35 – 41:51 – Kevin sent Marc money for him to watch Rudy tonight, Joe Flacco’s comments about the Colts “being close” and are the Colts tricking themselves thinking they are closer than they really are, the need to take swings

41:52 – 54:06 - Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and says if he’s watched Rudy and Hoosiers, select Pacers games on WTHR coming up, Warriors coming to town tomorrow, Carmel pups

54:07 – 1:04:42 - WISH-TV’s Andrew Chernoff joins us live from the Orange Bowl and previews Notre Dame/Penn State tonight, the vibe heading into the game, Marcus Freeman vs. James Franklin, who wins the Indy 500?, his thoughts on Rudy and Hoosiers

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Wednesday 1/8: Ballard NOT speaking today, big picture Colts thoughts with Stephen Holder + Pacers talk with Jeremiah Johnson! Jan 08, 2025

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00:00 – 15:04 – No press conference for Chris Ballard today due to him being sick, Pacers/Bulls tonight, Tyrese Haliburton’s status for tonight is up in the air, the critical nature of Anthony Richardson’s off-season

15:05 – 21:40 – MORNING CHECKDOWN

21:41 – 42:07 – Zaire Franklin apologizes to fans on Twitter, Ballard’s press conference being postponed, the venom towards Ballard from fans, Anthony Richardson big picture thoughts

42:08 – 1:04:40 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the thing he wanted to ask Chris Ballard the most today, the biggest place Ballard needs to improve, the fan base being pissed about Ballard remaining, AR’s off-season mentality, backup QB options, Gus Bradley out and who could take over?, the Colts missing big swings, Morning Checkdown

1:04:41 – 1:17:35 – Jim Irsay’s message to the team after the season finale, Shane Steichen’s answer to if they played Anthony Richardson too early in his NFL career,

1:17:36 – 1:28:19 – Kevin got nervous seeing the Northern Illinois logo last night, IU basketball thoughts, Titans fire their GM

1:28:20 – 1:52:47– Pacers sideline reporter Jeremiah Johnson joins us to discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s status for tonight against Chicago, Bennedict Mathurin’s demeanor in interviews, Mad Ants, the loudest mom on the Mom’s Trip, Mathurin’s lineup role, Sound of the Day: Justin Herbert is asked when he knew Jim Harbaugh was different, NFL playoff thoughts, Morning Checkdown

1:52:48 – 2:05:41 – Paul Skenes stop in Indy, We play I GOTTA KNOW

2:05:42 – 2:14:13 – POP QUIZ

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Best of Wednesday 1/8: Weighing in on Ballard/AR/Colts in 2025, Pacers/Bulls tonight + I GOTTA KNOW! Jan 08, 2025

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00:00 – 20:31 – Zaire Franklin apologizes to fans on Twitter, Ballard’s press conference being postponed, the venom towards Ballard from fans, Anthony Richardson big picture thoughts

20:32 – 37:23 - ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the thing he wanted to ask Chris Ballard the most today, the biggest place Ballard needs to improve, the fan base being pissed about Ballard remaining, AR’s off-season mentality, backup QB options, Gus Bradley out and who could take over?, the Colts missing big swings

37:24 – 50:34 – Pacers sideline reporter Jeremiah Johnson joins us to discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s status for tonight against Chicago, Bennedict Mathurin’s demeanor in interviews, Mad Ants, the loudest mom on the Mom’s Trip, Mathurin’s lineup role

50:35 – 1:03:18 – We play I GOTTA KNOW: Positive the Colts fan can hang their hat on, person you’re most disappointed in from the Colts season, what we’re watching

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Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle Joins Us For The First Time In 2025! Jan 07, 2025

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Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses the travel to and from New York, Haliburton’s play, Bennedict Mathurin to this point, what does he like about the defense right now, their upcoming game against the Bulls, the origin of the annual Mom’s Trip, Aaron Nesmith, Thomas Bryant acquisition & more!

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Tuesday 1/7: Gus Bradley OUT as Colts DC, what now? + Rick Carlisle joins & more! Jan 07, 2025

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00:00 – 14:47– Our commutes in this morning, Andy pushed his car out of ice, Gus Bradley out as Colts defensive coordinator, more changes that could be coming, what do we want to hear from Chris Ballard tomorrow?

14:48 – 20:39 – MORNING CHECKDOWN

20:40 – 43:11– DeForest Buckner talks about complacency and ego, is the Colts defensive coordinator position a good job?, what candidates could be in the running for this job?

43:12 – 1:05:28 – Colts IndyStar reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss Gus Bradley being out as defensive coordinator, who will make the DC hire, top priority for the next DC, why is Chris Ballard getting a ninth season, the best thing Chris Ballard has done in his time here, Anthony Richardson’s comments about potential competition and where he needs to grow, any offensive staff changes coming?, the Colts rap song, Morning Checkdown

1:05:29 – 1:19:49 – Kevin re-reading the Jim Irsay letter, Walker Kessler’s girlfriend wins Miss America, Katherine Webb, more Irsay letter discussion

1:19:50 – 1:30:02 – Anthony Richadson on potential QB competition next season, the Pacers will have a handful of games air on WTHR, College Football Playoff thoughts ahead of Notre Dame/Penn State, next slate of games

1:30:03 – 1:55:22 – Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses the travel to and from New York, Haliburton’s play, Bennedict Mathurin to this point, what does he like about the defense right now, their upcoming game against the Bulls, the origin of the annual Mom’s Trip, Aaron Nesmith, Thomas Bryant acquisition, Morning Checkdown

1:55:23 – 2:07:43 – Injuries to Michael Pittman Jr and Julian Blackmon, why Gus Bradley had to go, the opening at defensive coordinator,

2:07:44 – 2:18:18 - Kevin’s plan for a potential trip to Atlanta for a Notre Dame national championship game, POP QUIZ

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