Show notes
00:00 – 24:26 – Brendan King and James Boyd fill in for JMV, and they begin the show by talking about the NBA All-Star Game. They discuss the effort level in the actual game, as well as the other events, such as the 3-point contest between Steph and Sabrina. They then discuss if Indianapolis will host another big event like the Super Bowl or All-Star Game, before moving on and talking about the franchise tag, and if the Colts will use it on Michael Pittman Jr.
24:27 – 43:15 – Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network joins the show! Greg talks about the IHSAA State Tournament, which will begin soon. He also gives his thoughts on Michael Pittman Jr’s future with the Colts, and if the team will use the franchise tag on him. He, James and Brendan discuss other free agents the Colts might try and bring back. They then move on to college hoops, and dive into what the expectations are for Purdue especially following their loss to Ohio State, as well as the struggles by the Indiana Hoosiers. The conversation closes out with a bit of Indiana State discussion, as well as on the new College Football Playoff 12-team model.
43:16 – 47:34 – James and Brendan wrap up the first hour by talking about the new 12-team model in the College Football Playoffs!
47:35 – 1:12:48 – Brad Spielberger of PFF joins as NFL teams can officially begin placing the franchise tag on players! Brad gives his thoughts on the Colts possibly using the tag on Michael Pittman Jr. He, Brendan and James talk about if Pittman’s value is greater with the Colts than elsewhere due to the presence and needs of Anthony Richardson. Brad gives his opinion on if Richardson is the true franchise QB of the future for the Colts, considering his abbreviated rookie season. The conversation moves off of the Colts and on to the league overall, as Brad, James and Brendan talk about some of the exciting draft prospects this year.
1:12:49 – 1:22:04 – Evan from Clustertruck stops by the studio to drop off some food and talk the NBA All-Star weekend! Everyone talks about their first and best concert experience
1:22:05 – 1:34:11 – Brendan and James keep things rolling by continuing to talk about the Colts, and what they need to do this offseason.
1:34:12 – 2:02:01 – Connor Onion of the Big Ten Network joins the show! With March fast approaching, Connor, Brendan and James all take a look at Purdue, and what their expectations are for the tournament. They also talk about Zach Edey’s NBA future. The conversation moves to the dysfunction in Bloomington, and the struggles of the Indiana Hoosiers. They then get into Caitlin Clark, the women's basketball phenom who will presumably be the 1st-overall pick this year.
2:02:02 – 2:14:52 – The Colts conversation picks back up as Brendan and James discuss what moves the Colts might make this offseason, now that teams are able to place the franchise tag on players. They talk about their concerns over the Colts defense, as well as with Anthony Richardson.
2:14:53 – 2:19:39 – Brendan and James wrap up the show with some Pacer talk!
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