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Best of Tuesday 2/18: Colts draft priorities, Bob Kravitz and Bruce Weber join + GOATs of the Week! Feb 18, 2025

Show notes

0000 – 20:35 – We give away a Butler 4-pack, the Colts plan at backup quarterback, Dane Brugler weighs in on what he thinks the Colts should do in the draft at quarterback, would we be surprised if the Colts take a quarterback in the 2nd or 3rd round this year?, the Anthony Richardson experience to this point, Brad Stevens/IU pipe dream

20:36 – 33:17 – Longtime reporter Bob Kravitz joins us and discusses the Four Nations tournament, his hockey fight record, his thoughts on the IU opening and who should be on the short list, Purdue’s mini losing streak, what would it take for Purdue to make the Elite 8, what he thinks the Colts should do in the draft and the biggest positions of need

33:18 – 41:20 – GOATs of the Week

41:21 – 55:44 - Big Ten Network’s Bruce Weber joins us to discuss the nice tribute video to Tom Izzo becoming the winningest Big Ten coach of all-time, his thoughts on the IU opening and Mike Woodson, who has surprised him in the Big Ten this season

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Friday 2/14: A Valentine's Day show with Greg Rakestraw co-hosting + Doug Boles, Jeremiah Johnson & Colts needs! Feb 14, 2025

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00:00 – 16:40 – Greg Rakestraw co-hosts on this Valentine’s Day, IU vs. UCLA tonight, Mick Cronin, the attractiveness of the Indiana job, Kevin’s wedding anniversary is on Sunday and Greg wants to know why he had a mid-February wedding

16:41 – 22:08 – MORNING CHECKDOWN

22:09 – 45:35 – Sports anniversaries on or around today, biggest position of need for the Colts in the off-season?: tight end, safety, backup running back, will the bigger name the Colts sign be backup QB or running back?, will they hit some home runs in free agency or settle for more singles and doubles?, Greg changes his tune on over/under 1.5 Indiana teams in the NCAA Tournament, why he doesn’t believe Indiana will make the tournament

45:36 – 1:09:10 - Greg recalls when Brad Stevens got named the head coach of the Boston Celtics, what kind of team will the Pacers be post-All-Star break, should the Colts trade up for Tyler Warren, Morning Checkdown

1:09:11 – 1:21:10 - – Pacers sideline reporter Jeremiah Johnson joins us and discusses the Bob Marley/Bennedict Mathurin moment at the Wizards game, where he wants to see improvement for the Pacers when they return post-All-Star break, Kevin’s Butler basketball rabbit hole with JJ

1:21:11 – 1:31:37 – 100 days away from the Indy 500, Greg talks about how long his days at the 500 are, Greg quizzed Kevin and Marc about Myles Turner’s tenure with the Pacers and where he ranks among players who have played the most games with the Pacers

1:31:38 – 1:57:13 – IMS President Doug Boles joins us to discuss being named the president of IndyCar and discusses upgrading his business card after being promoted to IndyCar President, how did the promotion come about, the IndyCar commercials during the Super Bowl, working with Fox, balancing work with IMS and IndyCar, trying to expand the sport to international locations, high school hoops thoughts, Morning Checkdown

1:57:14 – 2:07:43 – Marc’s love for Aaron Rodgers getting the heave ho from the Jets yesterday, who will the Eagles open the season against next season?, we take a caller who loves Kevin and Rake, recalling first sports memories

2:07:44 – 2:19:39 - Valentine’s Day songs, POP QUIZ

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Best of Friday 2/14: Valentine's Day with Doug Boles & Jeremiah Johnson + Colts needs! Feb 14, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 23:26 – Sports anniversaries on or around today, biggest position of need for the Colts in the off-season?: tight end, safety, backup running back, will the bigger name the Colts sign be backup QB or running back?, will they hit some home runs in free agency or settle for more singles and doubles?, Greg changes his tune on over/under 1.5 Indiana teams in the NCAA Tournament, why he doesn’t believe Indiana will make the tournament

23:27 – 35:27– Pacers sideline reporter Jeremiah Johnson joins us and discusses the Bob Marley/Bennedict Mathurin moment at the Wizards game, where he wants to see improvement for the Pacers when they return post-All-Star break, Kevin’s Butler basketball rabbit hole with JJ

35:28 – 48:20 - IMS President Doug Boles joins us to discuss being named the president of IndyCar and discusses upgrading his business card after being promoted to IndyCar President, how did the promotion come about, the IndyCar commercials during the Super Bowl, working with Fox, balancing work with IMS and IndyCar, trying to expand the sport to international locations

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Thursday 2/13: The Pacers need OT to survive the Wizards, college hoops talk with Rick Bozich + I GOTTA KNOW! Feb 13, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 16:12– Brendan King co-hosts with Kevin and Marc today, Pacers hold off the Wizards in overtime as they hit the All-Star break on a high

16:13 – 22:08 – MORNING CHECKDOWN

22:09 – 44:01 – Brendan’s time with Butler and missing the Brad Stevens era by a year, going down a Butler rabbit hole, the timing of the Chris Ballard announcement for the Colts at the end of the season, could Lou Anarumo be bringing a Bengals linebacker with him to Indy?

44:02 – 1:07:28 – Notre Dame basketball, Pacers survive in overtime against the Wizards, Kevin shares a story about Purdue’s Braden Smith, Morning Checkdown

1:07:29 – 1:19:00 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses the lineup change to the Pacers that saw Mathurin go to the bench, a rough February for the Pacers, missing Myles Turner, how would he save the NBA All-Star Game?, Fever off-season acquisitions

1:19:01 – 1:29:59 – Alex Bregman lands with the Red Sox in a mega-deal, Zaire Franklin says the Colts defense is only one player away from being an elite unit, Lou Anarumo’s impact on roster decisions going forward

1:30:00 – 1:55:33 –The Pacers avoiding disaster against the Wizards last night, Rick Bozich of WDRB-Louisville joins us and discusses if he thinks the Indiana job is still viewed as a great job from a national perspective, legit candidates to replace Woodson, Dusty May’s future, Morning Checkdown

1:55:34 – 2:08:52 – Ball State’s win over Eastern Michigan, Kevin’s jury duty experience, we play I GOTTA KNOW: the Colts position group you feel most confident in, Fever expectations, Valentine’s Day gifts, last great night out, what are we watching?

2:08:53 – 2:17:24 - POP QUIZ

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Best of Thursday 2/13: Pacers survive in D.C., college hoops thoughts + I GOTTA KNOW! Feb 13, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 21:54 – Brendan’s time with Butler and missing the Brad Stevens era by a year, going down a Butler rabbit hole, the timing of the Chris Ballard announcement for the Colts at the end of the season, could Lou Anarumo be bringing a Bengals linebacker with him to Indy?

21:55 – 33:12 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses the lineup change to the Pacers that saw Mathurin go to the bench, a rough February for the Pacers, missing Myles Turner, how would he save the NBA All-Star Game?, Fever off-season acquisitions

33:13 – 46:20 - Rick Bozich of WDRB-Louisville joins us and discusses if he thinks the Indiana job is still viewed as a great job from a national perspective, legit candidates to replace Woodson, Dusty May’s future

46:21 – 55:40 - We play I GOTTA KNOW: the Colts position group you feel most confident in, Fever expectations, Valentine’s Day gifts, last great night out, what are we watching?

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Wednesday 2/12: Indiana Wins, Purdue/Pacers don't, Colts thoughts Feb 12, 2025

Show notes

00:00-16:00- KB and James Boyd discuss last night’s games. KB shares his thoughts on IU switching up the lineup and going to a 2-3 zone. Doug Boles is taking on a new role.

16:00-22:40- morning checkdown

22:40-44:04- Marc takes over for KB. James shares his Colts’ Cap Casualties for 2025. Marc and James debate Chris Ballard’s track record with free agents, Anthony Richardson heading into year three, and more.

44:04-1:07:17- James and Marc discuss the upcoming All-Star Break for the NBA. Marc’s Indiana Parlay fell short last night. Marc and James debate the news that Mike Woodson will no longer do pregame interviews with Don Fischer. James shares what he sees from Purdue’s Braden Smith.

1:07:17-1:21:36- IndyStar’s Nate Atkins joins. Atkins talks expectations for the Colts as the offseason is in full swing. Also, areas of need, draft thoughts, and more.

1:21:36-1:32:17- KB is blown away that the Super Bowl MVP still goes to Disney World 24 hours after the game.

1:32:17-1:57:31- Purdue Radio Analyst Bobby Riddell joins. Riddell discusses the loss to Michigan last night, the zero bench points in the game, and Braden Smith. Morning Checkdown.

1:57:31-2:09:48- KB is back from jury duty. Former Colts Center Jeff Saturday predicts who the Colts could target for their quarterback competition this offseason. KB, Marc, and James react.

2:09:48-2:19:56- pop quiz

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Best of Wednesday 2/12: Pacers/Purdue/IU reactions, Colts Offseason Feb 12, 2025

Show notes

00:00-16:05- KB and James Boyd discuss last night’s games. KB shares his thoughts on IU switching up the lineup and going to a 2-3 zone. Doug Boles is taking on a new role.

16:05-29:06- IndyStar’s Nate Atkins joins. Atkins talks expectations for the Colts as the offseason is in full swing. Also, areas of need, draft thoughts, and more.

29:06-43:56- Purdue Radio Analyst Bobby Riddell joins. Riddell discusses the loss to Michigan last night, the zero bench points in the game, and Braden Smith.

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Tuesday 2/11: Pacers try to finish strong before the All-Star break, Jeff Rabjohns goes scorched Earth on the Woodson situation & more! Feb 11, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 15:54 – James Boyd co-hosts this morning and attended the DeWanna Bonner press conference last night, NFL Combine right around the corner, the Pacers reportedly sign Jahlil Okafor to the Mad Ants

15:55 – 21:36 – MORNING CHECKDOWN

21:37 – 44:56 – Caitlin Clark speaks during the DeWanna Bonner press conference and discusses the off-season moves the Fever have made, Kevin can’t believe they still do the trip to Disney World right after the Super Bowl, why have the Pacers been getting off to slow starts as of late?

44:57 – 1:10:02 – Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses the lack of moves at the trade deadline, getting ready for the Knicks tonight, Myles Turner’s status before the All-Star break, the west coast trip, slow starts, the upcoming All-Star break, Kevin asks a question about whiteboard draw-ups, how he plans to spend his All-Star break, Morning Checkdown

1:10:03 – 1:21:54– Kevin is still confused about the Mike Woodson press release, Tony Dungy weighed in on Reggie Wayne and Adam Vinatieri not making the Hall of Fame, how much longer will Reggie and Vinatieri wait with the new voting rules?

1:21:55 – 1:32:52 – Colts in-house free agents,

1:32:53 – 1:56:22 – Jeff Rabjohns of Peegs.com joins us and discusses if Indiana asked Mike Woodson to resign, why no questions were allowed post-game, why does this team look so lost right now, realistic candidates, is this fully Scott Dolson’s decision, the final straw for Woodson and why they ran it back from last season, when will Woodson answer questions?, candidate fields

1:56:23 – 2:10:14 – Morning Checkdown, Marc fires up another all-Indiana parlay for the night

2:10:15 – POP QUIZ

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Jeff Rabjohns goes scorched Earth on the Mike Woodson/IU situation Feb 11, 2025

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Jeff Rabjohns of Peegs.com joins us and discusses if Indiana asked Mike Woodson to resign, why no questions were allowed post-game, why does this team look so lost right now, realistic candidates, is this fully Scott Dolson’s decision, the final straw for Woodson and why they ran it back from last season, when will Woodson answer questions?, candidate fields & more!

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Best of Tuesday 2/11: Rick Carlisle joins, Jeff Rabjohns goes scorched Earth & Colts in-house free agents! Feb 11, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 23:24 – Caitlin Clark speaks during the DeWanna Bonner press conference and discusses the off-season moves the Fever have made, Kevin can’t believe they still do the trip to Disney World right after the Super Bowl, why have the Pacers been getting off to slow starts as of late?

23:25 – 43:32 – Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses the lack of moves at the trade deadline, getting ready for the Knicks tonight, Myles Turner’s status before the All-Star break, the west coast trip, slow starts, the upcoming All-Star break, Kevin asks a question about whiteboard draw-ups, how he plans to spend his All-Star break

43:33 – 54:55 – Kevin is still confused about the Mike Woodson press release, Tony Dungy weighed in on Reggie Wayne and Adam Vinatieri not making the Hall of Fame, how much longer will Reggie and Vinatieri wait with the new voting rules?

54:56 – 1:18:27 - Jeff Rabjohns of Peegs.com joins us and discusses if Indiana asked Mike Woodson to resign, why no questions were allowed post-game, why does this team look so lost right now, realistic candidates, is this fully Scott Dolson’s decision, the final straw for Woodson and why they ran it back from last season, when will Woodson answer questions?, candidate fields

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