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Best of Friday 3/6: Colts decisions coming soon, is Franklin on his way out? + Purdue Senior Night and Ballard angst Mar 06, 2026

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00:00 – 20:45 – Will the Colts get any compensation for Zaire Franklin or will they end up releasing him?, we replay Chris Ballard’s answer on Franklin’s future with the team at the Combine, should the Colts consider signing Kyler Murray over Daniel Jones?, how do the Colts get under the cap before the new league year?, will Indiana make the tournament if they beat Ohio State?

20:46 – 31:54 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us to discuss the high school basketball around the state this weekend, a busy night of hoops tonight, the most wide-open class in the boys tournament, retirement of Center Grove’s Zach Hahn, his thoughts on the Colts tagging Daniel Jones and the possibility of losing Alec Pierce

31:55 – 43:04 – Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses the Senior Night loss to Creighton, how they head into their regular season finale, Big East tournament, his daughter being with him at Butler, NIL and the future of college basketball

43:05 – 1:03:21 - Purdue’s Rob Blackman joins us to discuss the Senior Night upcoming for the Boilermakers, how to summarize the careers of Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn, Fletcher Loyer, Matt Painter’s personality test on recruits, a self-proclaimed “chicken caca” Colts fan criticizes Ballard

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Thad Matta talks disappointing senior night, how they attack the season finale Mar 06, 2026

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Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses the Senior Night loss to Creighton, how they head into their regular season finale, Big East tournament, his daughter being with him at Butler, NIL and the future of college basketball & more!

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Thursday 3/5: Is Alec Pierce leaving Indy & did the Colts botch this whole situation? + RIP Lou Holtz Mar 05, 2026

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00:00 – 13:54 – Kevin and Jeff ran into each other at the Butler game last night, we react to Alec Pierce on Up and Adams yesterday and debate whether he was saying goodbye to Indy, RIP to the legendary Lou Holtz

13:55 – 24:05 – Morning Checkdown

24:06 – 47:50 – Alec Pierce discusses his impending free agency and why he thinks he has earned the right to at least hear other teams’ offers, could he still come back to the Colts, the insane number of QBs that Alec Pierce has played for in just four years with Indy, could the Patriots be angling for Pierce after releasing Stefon Diggs?

47:51 – 1:15:56 – Colts and the Alec Pierce angle, did the Colts screw this whole thing up by not locking up Pierce ahead of time, what they do if he walks, Morning Checkdown

1:15:57 – 1:26:45– College hoops discussion: IU routs Minnesota, Purdue beats Northwestern but Braden Smith had a rough night, Matt Painter discussed Braden Smith the other day, Butler’s disappointing season comes to an end with a blowout home loss to Creighton, the problem with NIL and finding any sort of team building year to year

1:26:46 – 1:32:46- SGA’s fit last night, are Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce a packaged deal for the Colts?, will they be willing to get into a bidding war for either?

1:32:47 – 2:02:43 – NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe joins us to discuss a busy time of year of the NFL off-season, did the Colts make the right choice to take Jones over Pierce?, the Anthony Richardson trade market and what kind of trade compensation the Colts could get in return, Morning Checkdown

2:02:44 – 2:10:56 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses Bennedict Mathurin’s performance against the Pacers last night, how many games for Zubac the rest of the season, Caitlin Clark getting on the court against soon?, Aliyah Boston injury, how many wins left for Pacers?

2:10:57 – 2:20:58 – Remembering the legendary Lou Holtz, who passed away last night at 89

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Best of Thursday 3/5: Alec Pierce waving goodbye to Indy? + Mathurin revenge game? Mar 05, 2026

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00:00 – 23:48 – Alec Pierce discusses his impending free agency and why he thinks he has earned the right to at least hear other teams’ offers, could he still come back to the Colts, the insane number of QBs that Alec Pierce has played for in just four years with Indy, could the Patriots be angling for Pierce after releasing Stefon Diggs?

23:49 – 45:05 - NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe joins us to discuss a busy time of year of the NFL off-season, did the Colts make the right choice to take Jones over Pierce?, the Anthony Richardson trade market and what kind of trade compensation the Colts could get in return

45:06 – 51:25 - Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses Bennedict Mathurin’s performance against the Pacers last night, how many games for Zubac the rest of the season, Caitlin Clark getting on the court against soon?, Aliyah Boston injury, how many wins left for Pacers?

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Wednesday 3/4: Colts us transition tag on Daniel Jones, what it means for him and Alec Pierce! Mar 04, 2026

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00:00 – 12:44 – The Colts use the transition tag on Daniel Jones. What does it mean and does this mean Alec Pierce is likely on his way out?, the Colts still haven’t guaranteed themselves Daniel Jones next year

12:45 – 24:55 – Morning Checkdown

24:56 – 42:44 – Paces tankathon, why the transition tag over the franchise tag for Jones, the future of Alec Pierce, the Colts needing to get under the cap ahead of free agency and some tough decisions could be on the way

42:45 – 1:10:12 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses what he thinks of the Colts putting the transition tag on Daniel Jones, the chances of Daniel Jones signing a long-term deal, the future of Alec Pierce, are tough roster decisions on the way ahead of free agency?, the future of some veterans, salary cap manipulation, Morning Checkdown

1:10:13 – 1:22:32 – Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame joins us to give a national perspective on the Colts using the transition tag on Daniel Jones, the Colts basically tying themselves to DJ after the Sauce Gardner trade, Jones or Kyler Murray?, the market for Trey Hendrickson, would he take Hendrickson or Pierce if money is just money at that point?

1:22:33 – 1:25:50 – The sudden retirement of Bears center Drew Dahlman, Fan golf outing

1:25:51 – 1:50:53 – What does yesterday’s news mean for the Colts for the next couple of years, will Alec Pierce stick around, the Colts have big money invested in positions other teams don’t, the Colts have some major decisions to make to get under the cap and have flexibility in free agency, Morning Checkdown

1:50:54 – 2:03:10 – Jurickson Profar’s second season-long suspension, will the Colts match ANYTHING another team would offer Daniel Jones?, why it is another frustrating situation the Colts find themselves in during the Ballard era

2:03:11 – 2:07:10 – Wrapping the show: who needs a win more tonight: Purdue or Indiana?

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Best of Wednesday 3/4: Colts use transition tag on Daniel Jones, wave goodbye to Alec Pierce? Mar 04, 2026

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00:00 – 18:46 – Paces tankathon, why the transition tag over the franchise tag for Jones, the future of Alec Pierce, the Colts needing to get under the cap ahead of free agency and some tough decisions could be on the way

18:47 – 33:38 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses what he thinks of the Colts putting the transition tag on Daniel Jones, the chances of Daniel Jones signing a long-term deal, the future of Alec Pierce, are tough roster decisions on the way ahead of free agency?,

33:39 – 45:32 - Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame joins us to give a national perspective on the Colts using the transition tag on Daniel Jones, the Colts basically tying themselves to DJ after the Sauce Gardner trade, Jones or Kyler Murray?, the market for Trey Hendrickson, would he take Hendrickson or Pierce if money is just money at that point?

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Tuesday 3/3: Colts deadline day - What will they do with Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce? Mar 03, 2026

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00:00 – 12:19 – It’s deadline day for the Colts to make a decision on whether to use the franchise or transition tag on Daniel Jones or Alec Pierce, would the Colts offseason be off to a disastrous start if they lose Daniel Jones

12:20 – 21:07 – Morning Checkdown

21:08 – 42:24 – Explicit songs, some March Madness discussion, James unveils his question to us about commitment and what it means for the Colts/Daniel Jones and the transition tag, the guys debate who the Colts should tag between Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce and what it means if they don’t take the other

42:25 – 1:12:35– A listener throws out an interesting question regarding not reaching a long-term deal with Daniel Jones, Morning Checkdown, IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss what he thinks the Colts will do as the franchise/transition tag deadline is today, the future of Jones and Pierce, his biggest takeaways from the Combine, Anthony Richardson trade market?, QB alternatives

1:12:36 – 1:18:07 – The Ying Yang Twins, should the Pacers draft Darryn Peterson if given the opportunity?

1:18:08 – 1:27:50 – We play I GOTTA KNOW: Colts alternatives if they lose Daniel Jones, what do long-term contracts look like for Jones and Pierce, better chance Colts keep both or Pacers keep top pick?, thing you want to do that others wouldn’t, what are we watching?

1:27:51 – 1:49:22 – Tony East of Locked On Pacers joins us and discusses if he wants Daniel Jones on the Vikings, Bennedict Mathurin takes on the Pacers tomorrow night, how risky of a pick would Darryn Peterson be, the eventual debut of Zubac and his chemistry with the rest of the team, Morning Checkdown

1:49:23 – 2:02:15 – Could the Vikings poach Daniel Jones from the Colts, the dominos that could fall today, what would veterans like Quenton Nelson think if the Colts lose Jones?

2:02:16 – 2:09:38 – March Madness buzzer beaters, the deadline approaches for the Colts and the different twists it can take

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Best of Tuesday 3/3: Colts dominos will fall today, what will happen with Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce? Mar 03, 2026

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00:00 – 21:22 – Explicit songs, some March Madness discussion, James unveils his question to us about commitment and what it means for the Colts/Daniel Jones and the transition tag, the guys debate who the Colts should tag between Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce and what it means if they don’t take the other

21:23 – 36:33 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss what he thinks the Colts will do as the franchise/transition tag deadline is today, the future of Jones and Pierce, his biggest takeaways from the Combine, Anthony Richardson trade market?, QB alternatives

36:34 – 46:05 – We play I GOTTA KNOW: Colts alternatives if they lose Daniel Jones, what do long-term contracts look like for Jones and Pierce, better chance Colts keep both or Pacers keep top pick?, thing you want to do that others wouldn’t, what are we watching?

46:06 – 1:01:36 - Tony East of Locked On Pacers joins us and discusses if he wants Daniel Jones on the Vikings, Bennedict Mathurin takes on the Pacers tomorrow night, how risky of a pick would Darryn Peterson be, the eventual debut of Zubac and his chemistry with the rest of the team

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Monday 3/2: Big Colts dominos about to fall, rough weekend for Purdue & IU, IndyCar opener & more! Mar 02, 2026

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00:00 – 11:40– A snowy start to Monday, a horrible night for basketball in the state, Pacers lose again and both Purdue and Indiana take losses, are the Colts and Daniel Jones at odds on a contract extension?

11:41 – 21:58 – Morning Checkdown

21:59 – 44:13 – Our morning commutes , the biggest news coming out of the combine for the Colts: Anthony Richardson requests a trade and the Daniel Jones situation is becoming interesting and the transition tag may now be in play and what that means, what it would mean for Alec Pierce, the difference between the franchise and transition tags, did the Colts error in decision-making when they traded for Sauce Gardner knowing they could lose Jones or Pierce or both?

43:14 – 1:07:00 – IndyCar Radio’s Mark Jaynes joins us to recap the St. Pete season opener, Alex Palou’s unbelievable run carries over into 2026, other notes and nuggets from the season opener, a busier start to the season, the countdown to the 500, Morning Checkdown

1:07:01 – 1:18:17 – CM Punk’s Bulls-themed intro over the weekend, Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team is on a roll to start the season, GOATs of the Week

1:18:18 – 1:26:47 – Should the Colts be worried if Daniel Jones walks?, alternatives if the Colts lose Jones

1:26:48 – 1:54:05 – Jake Arthur of Locked On Colts joins us and discusses what the Colts should do when it comes to Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce, who he would choose if he had to pick one or the other, a position he thinks is deep this year and one that isn’t, positions of need for the Colts this off-season, the future of Zaire Franklin, the snow this morning, deadline fast approaching for Jones and Pierce: what we think will happen, Morning Checkdown

1:54:06 – 2:00:37 – Matt Painter vents after another poor effort after Purdue’s loss to Ohio State yesterday, tournament and championship dreams seem to be fading

2:00:38 – 2:09:20 – E-learning vs. 2-hour delays, big Colts dominos falling in the next 24 hours

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Best of Monday 3/2: Big Colts dominos about to fall, could Daniel Jones walk? + Purdue stumbles & more! Mar 02, 2026

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00:00 – 22:19 – Our morning commutes , the biggest news coming out of the combine for the Colts: Anthony Richardson requests a trade and the Daniel Jones situation is becoming interesting and the transition tag may now be in play and what that means, what it would mean for Alec Pierce, the difference between the franchise and transition tags, did the Colts error in decision-making when they traded for Sauce Gardner knowing they could lose Jones or Pierce or both?

22:20 – 31:41 - IndyCar Radio’s Mark Jaynes joins us to recap the St. Pete season opener, Alex Palou’s unbelievable run carries over into 2026, other notes and nuggets from the season opener, a busier start to the season, the countdown to the 500

31:42 – 41:06 – GOATs of the Week

41:07 – 50:11 - Jake Arthur of Locked On Colts joins us and discusses what the Colts should do when it comes to Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce, who he would choose if he had to pick one or the other, a position he thinks is deep this year and one that isn’t, positions of need for the Colts this off-season, the future of Zaire Franklin

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