<p>Chris Ballard and Jim Irsay can't keep them all, so where should they draw the financial line. &nbsp;Is Quenton Nelson worth more money than any guard in NFL history? &nbsp;With extensions for Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman, and Kenny Moore coming next offseason, how deep can they dig to make Big Q happy? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 11:57) Titans sackmaster Harold Landry tore his ACL and will miss the 2022 season! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 12:30) HUGE trade sends Donovan Mitchell to the Cavs! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 13:32) Purdue a 3 1/2 point dog at home against Penn State - can the Boilermakers throw some rivets into the Nittany Lions? &nbsp;How about Ball State as a 35 1/2 dog in Knoxville. &nbsp;In an opener without much usable intel, I'm going with my heart! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 14:25) And of course, our Indianapolis Colts Random Fact of the Day!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Chris Ballard tried to explain negotiations with Quenton Nelson by denying and positional importance. &nbsp;Nelson, a guard, is not as valuable, and that's how the NFL works. &nbsp;Ballard certainly knows that. &nbsp;Saying only that Nelson is "special" clouds the obvious. &nbsp;</p> <p>Colts have 14 on the practice squad, but it lacks someone who seemed an obvious choice. &nbsp;</p> <p>IU alum Peyton Hendershot made the Cowboys 53-man roster, and the Hoosiers are looking to pivot from a winless Big 10 season as Illinois visits tomorrow. &nbsp;</p> <p>MLB umpire Angel Hernandez was denied a spot in the 2018 World Series because he's terrible. &nbsp;In other news, the Sun came up this morning. &nbsp;</p> <p>Tony LaRussa out indefinitely with an unidentified health issue.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Chris Ballard sees the opener as one of 17 - not a must win contest! &nbsp;Shaquille Leonard might be ready for the opener - or maybe not until week six! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Sam Ehlinger made the roster because "he earned it." &nbsp;</p> <p>Bernhard Raimann was really good in the preseason finale - except for the sack.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Shaq Leonard active, but will he be ready for the opener - Colts eight-point faves, by the way!? &nbsp;</p> <p>Colts roster is not set yet - offensive line and cornerbacks still thin. &nbsp;Free agent signings and waiver claims expected today. &nbsp;</p> <p>Andrew Luck does a Rodney Dangerfield and goes back to school! &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana Football opens against Illinois in two days - line down to IU -3!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Sam Ehlinger has a spot on the 53-man roster - for now! &nbsp;Chris Ballard will now begin phase two of the roster build, which is to pour over those waived or released by the other 31 teams. &nbsp;</p> <p>Shaquille Leonard removed from the PUP List which means his return is imminent. &nbsp;</p> <p>Former Colts waived and released include Le'Raven Clark, Joe Haeg, Henry Anderson, and Taylor Stallworth.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Paul Justin was the last backup to start a game on a Colts playoff team. &nbsp;That was in 1996, so let's stop talking about Nick Foles and Sam Ehlinger!! &nbsp;Cut Day is a very sad day in the brilliantly constructed NFL calendar. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 8:00) Ernie Zampese dies and Jimmy Garoppolo stays put. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 9:30) Pacers may deal Myles Turner and Buddy Hield for Russell Westbrook's contract and picks! &nbsp;As long as Westbrook never plays for the Pacers, I'm good with that! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 12:13) Baserunning blunders doom Cubs in Toronto!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Ehlinger should not occupy a spot on the 53-man roster unless he projects to win a game this season - or is likely to become the starter for the Colts in 2024! &nbsp;It's that simple! &nbsp;</p> <p>Colts fans must resist the temptation to believe their eyes after watching a preseason where Ehlinger led the NFL in passer rating with an astronomical 147.8. &nbsp;</p> <p>The initial cuts are coming by tomorrow at 4p, but fringe players not cut shouldn't unpack yet!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Sam Ehlinger decision is very simple and involves two questions. &nbsp;Frank Reich extolls Ehlinger's virtues to media, which is not always a great sign! &nbsp;</p> <p>Colts cuts coming today or tomorrow. &nbsp;Matt Ryan not bad, not great in win over Bucs. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Only 13 days to must win opener in Houston. &nbsp;</p> <p>Jim Irsay explains urgency, expects success! &nbsp;</p> <p>Hoosiers take on Illini team that destroyed Wyoming Saturday!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Colts play tonight in the most meaningful of their three meaningless games! &nbsp;Can any game when a Colt can try to drive Tom Brady's ribs into the turf be meaningless? &nbsp;Is Colts -3 1/2 a reasonable wager? &nbsp;Should fans bet with their heart? &nbsp;Jonathan Taylor to 2,000 years might be fun to watch, but only if you don't mind losing as a result.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Colts were not helped by statistical evidence last season, but there is one number well worth paying attention to, and it is something Matt Ryan has been very good at. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 10:00) Kansas City Chiefs tribute to Len Dawson last night was perfect in every way. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 11:34) Fans and media need to stop sweating fights like the Rams vs. Bengals practice skirmish. &nbsp;Let the teams and players handle it.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Colts vs. Bucs tomorrow night - health, efficient offense, Sam Ehlinger rolling again, and Tom Brady on his back are three things we would love to see! &nbsp;Cuts coming! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 11:00) Indiana Football one week from tonight - tickets available, and so is room on the Hoosiers bandwagon. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 13:20) HSE vs. North Central and Cathedral at Brownsburg highlight a great night of high school football!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Frank Reich drives me crazy by qualifying every compliment he pays anyone! &nbsp;Is Matt Ryan a great leader? "Yes, but all 53 of our players are great leaders!" &nbsp;Just STOP preserving players feelings! &nbsp;</p> <p>Rodrigo Blankenship is THE kicker as Verity is waived. &nbsp;Paye should be good for the opener! &nbsp;</p> <p>Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines will be saved for Houston, but Tom Brady will play for the Bucs. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 13:38) Chet Holmgren will miss the 22-23 season with a Lisfranc injury! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 14:11) Indians voice Howard Kellman will live a dream as the radio voice of the New York Yankees! &nbsp;This will be the third time the Hall of Famer has gotten a call up to the Majors, but his first with the Bronx Bombers!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Colts Camp plusses include Ryan, Michael Pittman, EJ Speed, Yannick Ngakoue, and games for Same Ehlinger. &nbsp;There have been some non-plusses too! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 11:00) Jonathan Taylor needs to get the rust off before the opener, unlike last year. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 12:34) NFL's offseason easily professional sports best! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 13:45) Cubs could win sixth straight series today against the Cardinals at Wrigley!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Colts believe Kwity Paye's knee injury is minor, but he will undergo an MRI to be sure. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Former Bills punter Matt Haack signs as the replacement for Rigoberto Sanchez. &nbsp;Haack's stats last year for punts downed inside the 20 were not close to Sanchez, but he's been good in the past. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 6:22) Five keys for Colts defense! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 10:51) Len Dawson passes away at 87. &nbsp;He made Kansas City cool. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 11:42) Baseball makes another change to address another problem it does not have!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Colts trying to find another punter as Sanchez tears Achilles running sprints! &nbsp;His work as a holder needs to be covered too! &nbsp;Why was a punter running sprints anyway? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 8:28) Much of training camp just doesn't matter - like whether Sam Ehlinger is kept on the roster. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>(at 10:39) Shaq Leonard will come off PUP as a part of the rehab process, not to end it. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 11:34) Tom Allen is keeping his starting quarterback decision a secret. &nbsp;That will put the Hoosiers over the top! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 13:00) Hagerstown eliminated from Little League World Series, but the coach was perfect in communicating with his players!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Alec Pierce is calmer and smoother at the end of his rookie camp, and Reggie Wayne has a lot to do with that! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 5:37) Sam Ehlinger's roster status a week from today is meaningless. &nbsp;Waived or kept, the Colts have the same chance to go to the playoffs! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 10:45) Jordan Geronimo's development is the key to IU Basketball going deep in the NCAA Tournament! &nbsp;Trayce Jackson-Davis named preseason All-America. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 13:28) Andretti Autosports may build a $200M headquarters in Fishers! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 13:57) Albert Pujols continues to rake at age 42! &nbsp;</p> <p>https://busr.com/kent</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Colts part ways with WR D.J. Montgomery and DT Caeveon Patton as they are now eight days from trimming the roster to 53. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 6:17) My explanations as to why Sam Ehlinger is the third string QB have not compelled you to belive me, and that must be my failing. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 13:20) Pacers ranked fourth from the bottom by ESPN as the rebuild of Gainbridge Fieldhouse and the Pacers roster hit the home stretch! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 14:52) Hoosiers first opponent will have one game already under their belts when they hook up with Indiana in 11 days! &nbsp;https://busr.com/kent</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Sam Ehlinger is the fan favorite as third string QBs always are in the preseason! &nbsp;Michael Strahan had a nice game against back-ups against the Lions. &nbsp;Projecting them as starters - or even back-ups shows flawed logic with one preseason game left! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cuts tomorrow for Colts. &nbsp;They will get the roster down to 80 by 4p. &nbsp;The question about Ehlinger is whether the Colts try to practice &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 12:25) Hagerstown back in action at the Little League World Series at 3p today against Tennesee! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 13:09) At least one Indiana State football among three killed in a car crash on SR 46 in Riley. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 13:58). Cubs have won five straight series - five-game series against the Cardinals starts tonight!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Sam Ehlinger with a stellar day! Dez Patmon and Mike Strachan flashed too as the Colts second and third units moved the ball. &nbsp;The final truly and utterly meaningless preseason game is behind us - did anyone earn a roster or practice squad spot today?</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Sam Ehlinger is going to shine tomorrow! &nbsp;Fans will shout for him to be the backup instead of Nick Foles - and so it is always when a third string QB plays in the preseason! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 2:08) Rick Venturi is a treasure for Colts fans and media alike. &nbsp;He's is a special teacher of the game, and I share a rule of thumb Rick employs to see who the Colts will keep on the final roster! &nbsp;</p> <p>Will Matt Ryan finally be the quarterback who can win an opener for the Colts for the first time since 2013? That's almost six year prior to Andrew Luck's retirement! &nbsp;I'm bullish on Matt being that guy. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 10:10) Yannicvk Ngakoue is awesome on Twitter, but he needs to get to the opposing quarterback a bunch too! &nbsp;Kickers will be worth watching tomorrow too.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Matt Ryan and most Colts starters will get tomorrow off, but jobs will be won or lost! &nbsp;August-19 is a virus that will continue to spread tomorrow, but a 100% effective vaccine will be distributed on September 11! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 6:10) Seven things Colts fans should look for tomorrow when the Lions visit Lucas Oil Stadium! &nbsp;A winning score is not one of them! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 10:00) Bears fans should celebrate now because the regular season will not be kind! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 10:40) Hagerstown wins, and so can youth baseball kids you coach if you follow my advice. &nbsp;</p> <p>(12:19) Deshaun Watson just doesn't get it, so what good can counseling do?</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Jim Irsay says about Quenton Nelson extension, "I see that getting done." &nbsp;He singled out Tennessee as the team the Colts need to beat to win the AFC South. &nbsp;Is Irsay talking as he does a reason the Colts win or lose? &nbsp;Likely not, but it seems not to be a big help. &nbsp;Drew Ogletree likely tore his ACL yesterday, so one of the BIG plusses of camp so far is going to be shelved for quite a while. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 9:45) Michael Pittman needs to mimic hockey legend Gordie Howe when frustrated by an opponent. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 11:15) Pac-12 schools will lose $13M each per year with USC and UCLA joining the Big 10. &nbsp;Merging with the remnants of the Big 12 would only involve more schools in their cash flow problem.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Frank Reich says about Ogletree knee injury, "It didn't look good." &nbsp;Matt Ryan was almost perfect today - 10-of-11 with three touchdowns. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 3:39) If you want Reich fired if the Colts don't make the playoffs. &nbsp;A look at the 10 new NFL head coaches only has one I would take over Reich, so be carefull what you wish for! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 10:24) Jim Irsay did his impression today of Don Ameche in the Ron Howard film Cocoon! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 11:38) Indiana Pacers schedule was released today - regular season opens with three home games; the first is against the Wizards on October 19. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 12:29) LeBron James signed a two year extension to stay with the Lakers that will pay him $97.1 million!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Detroit Lions bring their star vacant roster to Grand Park for two days of work with the Colts! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 3:48) Three things NEED to happen for Colts receivers to carry their weight toward a Super Bowl! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 7:36) Jim Irsay and Matt Ryan agree the time for Colts to win a championship is NOW! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>(at 10:41) IU's Memorial Stadium to be renovated, but don't get excited - or angry! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 13:05) White Sox rolling because Tony LaRussa didn't forget a thing!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Isaiah Ford, Michael Young out at wide receiver - Michael Strachan activated off PUP. &nbsp;Lions coming to Grand Park tomorrow, and they will be here to compete - just as every team would. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 2:45) Colts are -125 to win the AFC South! &nbsp;Are you better off taking longer odds on the Jaguars? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 8:07) Colts lost all four of their "coin-flip" games last season. &nbsp;Was it because of coaching, QB play, soft defenses late? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 11:05) Indiana's shift of Donaven McCulley from QB to wide receiver - will it work? &nbsp;</p> <p>AND Dave Calabro buzzes the house in Chopper 13!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>