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Best of Tuesday 2/17: Purdue/Michigan preview with Rob Blackman + draft prospects for the Pacers + Colts thoughts! Feb 17, 2026

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00:00 – 20:20 – Dolphins release Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb, could the Colts have some eyes on some recently released guys, off-season agenda for the Colts, Purdue-Michigan tonight, Adam Silver discusses the league’s issues with tanking

20:21 – 31:56 – GOATs of the Week

31:57 – 44:42 – Purdue play-by-play man Rob Blackman joins us to discuss tonight’s huge game against Michigan, Braden Smith this season and how he always just seems to know what version of him the team needs, Oscar Cluff, Trey Kaufman-Renn’s always changing role

44:43 – 55:30 - Sports Illustrated’s Kevin Sweeney joins us to discuss NBA draft prospects, Darryn Peterson and dispelling thoughts he doesn’t want to play, other draft prospects that could be near the top of the draft board, Lamar Wilkerson’s draft ceiling., big games at Mackey

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Tuesday 2/17: Back from the long weekend, huge Purdue game tonight, Colts off-season thoughts & more! Feb 17, 2026

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00:00 – 9:27 – We’re back from the long weekend, Jeff is very excited about Team USA but the game isn’t until tomorrow, NBA All-Stat weekend thoughts, a big game for Purdue tonight as they host top-ranked Michigan

9:28 – 20:52 – Morning Checkdown

20:53 – 41:20 – Dolphins release Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb, could the Colts have some eyes on some recently released guys, off-season agenda for the Colts, Purdue-Michigan tonight, Adam Silver discusses the league’s issues with tanking

41:21 – 1:07:57 – Nice weather, Purdue-Michigan tonight, Anthony Castonzo discusses Braden Smith’s impact on the team and whether or not he wants to continue playing, Adam Silver talks tanking, Morning Checkdown

1:07:58 – 1:20:18 – GOATs of the Week

1:20:19 – 1:26:07 – NFL franchise tag window opens, what can the Colts do to improve their roster

1:26:08 – 1:48:31 – Purdue play-by-play man Rob Blackman joins us to discuss tonight’s huge game against Michigan, Braden Smith this season and how he always just seems to know what version of him the team needs, Oscar Cluff, Trey Kaufman-Renn’s always changing role, Morning Checkdown

1:48:32 – 2:00:26 – Sports Illustrated’s Kevin Sweeney joins us to discuss NBA draft prospects, Darryn Peterson and dispelling thoughts he doesn’t want to play, other draft prospects that could be near the top of the draft board, Lamar Wilkerson’s draft ceiling., big games at Mackey

2:00:27 – 2:08:16 – Is Jeff a Canadian spy?, Team USA/Canada hockey teams, Michel Pittman Jr. or Alec Pierce, would the Colts be foolish to not franchise tag Alec Pierce?

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Friday 2/13: Pacers get fined by the NBA for resting players, is Feb 13, 2026

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00:00 – 13:55 – Jeff is out and Kevin asks why we got into the sports business after the Pacers are fined $100K for resting players, the Jazz were also fined $500K for resting players, what is the cure for this for the league

13:56 – 22:44 – Morning Checkdown

22:45 – 44:47 – Our memories from NBA All-Star weekend when it was here in Indy, more on the Pacers and Jazz getting fined by the NBA and why other teams haven’t been disciplined, Adam Silver’s statement on the fines, the guys try to come up with solutions of how the NBA can solve this issue

44:48 – 1:07:35– ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses the NBA fines for the Pacers and Jazz last night, Indiana draft prospects, reforming conferences, Colts draft needs, should the Colts draft an edge rusher and quarterback, dad jokes, Morning Checkdown

1:07:36 – 1:16:00 – Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses the team’s loss to UConn and the update on Finley Bizjack, what, if anything they can do roster-wise with all the injuries, getting ready for the rest of the season

1:16:01 – 1:27:30 – More dad jokes, Pacers fine thoughts, the guys try to come up with more ways the NBA can fix their tanking issues,

1:27:31 – 1:54:21 – IndyCar & IMS President Doug Boles joins us as we’re 100 days from the Indy 500, early ticket figures, what the Honda/Chevy announcement means for IndyCar, could we see the IU national champs at the IMS, how they annually try the balancing act of keeping tradition while drawing new fans, the DC race and how they prep with a quick turnaround, more dad jokes, Morning Checkdown

1:54:22 – 2:01:09– People are not happy about James’ Colts mock draft having them take an edge rusher with their second-round pick, the Colts’ had trouble getting to the passer last season, how do they get younger and faster defensively?

2:01:10 – 2:09:26 – Happy Valentine’s Day, Kevin’s wife discussed his Luke Harangody jersey, final thoughts on the Pacers being fined by the NBA

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Best of Friday 2/13: Pacers get fined by the NBA for resting players + 100 Days from the 500 with Doug Boles, Thad Matta & more! Feb 13, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 22:08 – Our memories from NBA All-Star weekend when it was here in Indy, more on the Pacers and Jazz getting fined by the NBA and why other teams haven’t been disciplined, Adam Silver’s statement on the fines, the guys try to come up with solutions of how the NBA can solve this issue

22:09 – 33:39 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses the NBA fines for the Pacers and Jazz last night, Indiana draft prospects, reforming conferences

33:40 – 40:52 – Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses the team’s loss to UConn and the update on Finley Bizjack, what, if anything they can do roster-wise with all the injuries, getting ready for the rest of the season

40:53 – 58:14 - IndyCar & IMS President Doug Boles joins us as we’re 100 days from the Indy 500, early ticket figures, what the Honda/Chevy announcement means for IndyCar, could we see the IU national champs at the IMS, how they annually try the balancing act of keeping tradition while drawing new fans, the DC race and how they prep with a quick turnaround

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Thad Matta talks Butler's litany of injuries, how they plan to attack the rest of the season Feb 13, 2026

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Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses the team’s loss to UConn and the update on Finley Bizjack, what, if anything they can do roster-wise with all the injuries, getting ready for the rest of the season & more!

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Best of Thursday 2/12: Pacers get a costly win, how will they play post-All-Star break? + Colts off-season agenda! Feb 12, 2026

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00:00 – 20:55 – R.I.P. James Van Der Beek, Northwestern almost beat Michigan last night, Pacers get a win over the Nets, how can the Pacers tank the best way possible, what should the Colts do with the off-season, how do they address the pass rush?, will Mooney Ward give the Colts a heads up on his NFL future, Jeff tells a story about Las Vegas

20:56 – 33:47 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses watching college basketball last night and hearing a commentator say Reggie Miller was “before his time”, Colts off-season thoughts, Daniel Jones extension or franchise tag incoming?, MLB season projections

33:48 – 45:42 - Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses the Pacers getting a win last night that could prove costly, what will be their mindset post-All-Star break, how would he fix NBA tanking, Caitlin Clark and other Fever members playing for Team USA soon

45:43 – 57:49 - we play I GOTTA KNOW: Winter Olympic spot you think you could train for best, next Colts HOF’er if not Reggie Wayne, how are Colts viewed in NFL circles, biggest current pet peeve

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Thursday 2/12: Pacers win but was it a costly one? + Colts off-season goals & more! Feb 12, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 11:24 – Pacers win against the Nets despite resting most starters and the win knocks them down a couple pegs in the draft lottery board, Butler falls to UConn, NBA tanking thoughts

11:25 – 22:41 – Morning Checkdown

22:42 – 43:33 - R.I.P. James Van Der Beek, Northwestern almost beat Michigan last night, Pacers get a win over the Nets, how can the Pacers tank the best way possible, what should the Colts do with the off-season, how do they address the pass rush?, will Mooney Ward give the Colts a heads up on his NFL future, Jeff tells a story about Las Vegas

43:34 – 1:08:51 – Dan Hurley discusses Thad Matta and the lack of resources he’s given at Butler, the Pacers beat the Nets despite trying to tank, what should they do after the All-Star break, is the NBA losing fans with this tanking issue, Morning Checkdown

1:08:52 – 1:22:46 - IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses watching college basketball last night and hearing a commentator say Reggie Miller was “before his time”, Colts off-season thoughts, Daniel Jones extension or franchise tag incoming?, MLB season projections

1:22:47 – 1:29:07 – Olympic viewing last night, Colts QB depth chart possibilities,

1:29:08 – 1:51:13 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses the Pacers getting a win last night that could prove costly, what will be their mindset post-All-Star break, how would he fix NBA tanking, Caitlin Clark and other Fever members playing for Team USA soon, Morning Checkdown

1:51:14 – 2:05:36 – The cheating Olympian follow-up, we play I GOTTA KNOW: Winter Olympic spot you think you could train for best, next Colts HOF’er if not Reggie Wayne, how are Colts viewed in NFL circles, biggest current pet peeve

2:05:37 – 2:09:47 – Our fantasy football league winner, Katie Bucko, joins us and discusses how she whipped our asses in the league

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Wednesday 2/11: Pacers get a OT win over the Knicks, was it a good win or costly? + Travis Steele! Feb 11, 2026

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00:00 – 12:30 – Pacers get an OT win over the Knicks but was a win fans wanted?, Purdue gets a much-needed win over Purdue, Iowa reportedly are interested are getting the Bears as well, Caitlin Clark takes in Pike/Mount Vernon last night

12:31 – 22:21 – Morning Checkdown

22:22 – 42:57 – Should the Pacers do an outright tank the rest of the season?, Rick Carlilse told us yesterday Zubac isn’t playing until after the All-Star break, the guys continue to debate the moral crossroads of purposely losing for better draft positioning

42:58 – 1:10:30 - Purdue’s big win over Nebraska, does it matter if it wasn’t the prettiest win?, are the Big Ten and Big 12 destined to win the national championship, Dane Brugler unveils his top-100 prospects heading into the NFL Combine, Super Bowl ratings, Morning Checkdown

1:10:31 – 1:20:21– Walk-up fight songs, Colts off-season priority lists and their in-house unrestricted free agents, ESPN’s Ben Solak says Alec Pierce to the Patriots is a move he wants to see happen

1:20:22 – 1:25:31 – Olympic athlete admits to cheating on his girlfriend, James is unfamiliar with the Olympic villages being infamous for sexual activities

1:25:32 – 1:52:13 –Miami-Ohio head basketball coach Travis Steele joins us to discuss his undefeated RedHawks, how the team has found ways to win game in and game out, being able to win blowouts and close ones, his Danville roots, the fan base rallying around the team, Kevin takes a golf timeout to talk about Charlie Woods going to Florida State, Morning Checkdown

1:52:14 – 2:05:19 – The Athletic’s Chicago Bears reporter Jon Greenberg joins us to discuss these Bears-Northwest Indiana rumors, when are we getting a final decision on this stadium situation, why he doesn’t think the Bears are going to northwest Indiana, Caleb Williams’ future, what happens with Soldier Field if the Bears leave, what would the fans say about games in Indiana

2:05:20 – 2:09:53 – Wrapping the show, final thoughts as Pacers prep for Nets tonight

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Best of Wednesday 2/11: Pacers stun Knicks in OT, was it a good win or bad for the future? Feb 11, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 20:42 – Should the Pacers do an outright tank the rest of the season?, Rick Carlilse told us yesterday Zubac isn’t playing until after the All-Star break, the guys continue to debate the moral crossroads of purposely losing for better draft positioning

20:43 – 32:21 – Miami-Ohio head basketball coach Travis Steele joins us to discuss his undefeated RedHawks, how the team has found ways to win game in and game out, being able to win blowouts and close ones, his Danville roots, the fan base rallying around the team

32:22 – 44:32 - The Athletic’s Chicago Bears reporter Jon Greenberg joins us to discuss these Bears-Northwest Indiana rumors, when are we getting a final decision on this stadium situation, why he doesn’t think the Bears are going to northwest Indiana, Caleb Williams’ future, what happens with Soldier Field if the Bears leave, what would the fans say about games in Indiana

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Tuesday 2/10: Rick Carlisle talks deadline deals and Furphy injury, Tom Crean talks hoops & Lamar Wilkerson dominates! Feb 10, 2026

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00:00 – 12:40 – The Hoosiers roll past Oregon in a night where they honor the 1976 championship team, Lamar Wilkerson drops 41 points, Darryn Peterson sits out as Kansas hands Arizona their first loss last night, Olympics last night, Johnny Furphy officially diagnosed with a torn ACL

12:41 – 21:34 – Morning Checkdown

21:35 – 43:02 – Lamar Wilkerson drops 41 as IU routs Oregon, Ivica Zubac discusses coming to the Pacers, Bears reportedly have an offer from Portage for a fully-funded domed stadium, Quinn Buckner tells a story about Bob Knight after they won the championship in 1976 that resonates today

43:03 – 1:09:06 – Colts thoughts: Should the Colts use the franchise tag on Alec Pierce or Daniel Jones, the guys debate what a fair contract for Pierce and Jones would be, Michael Pittman Jr. believes his future in Indy is cloudy heading into an uncertain off-season, Morning Checkdown

1:09:07 – 1:15:39 – Kevin and James discuss college hoops as we await Rick Carlisle calling in

1:15:40 – 1:28:03 – Can Purdue get back on track ahead of the NCAA Tournament?, why is Reggie Wayne being unfairly punished by the Pro Football Hall of Fame despite having HOF numbers?

1:28:04 – 1:51:00– Tom Crean joins us to discuss seeing his name going into the rafters at Marquette and getting together with his former players like Dwyane Wade, Lamar Wilkerson’s night against Oregon, other college hoops thoughts, Cody and Luke Zeller, his thoughts on Bob Knight getting a statue at Assembly Hall, Morning Checkdown

1:51:01 – 2:03:55 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses the season-ending ACL teal for Johnny Furphy, his words of encouragement to Furphy, the Zubac trade and how it came to be, why he thinks the center position is coming back, roster construction and the salary cap, Bennedict Mathurin, screens with Zubac going forward

2:03:56 – 2:13:18 – Doesn’t sound like Ivica Zubac is playing for the Pacers soon, Siakam’s All-Star nod, cookie fights

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