<p>Matt Ryan is not a championship level quarterback, and it's hard to make the case Frank Reich can win a championship after the Colts lose 19-10 to the Titans. &nbsp;</p> <p>Good teams make plays and good coaches instill toughness. &nbsp;The Titans had that coach and made winning plays 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>Colts hopes to win the AFC South likely require beating the Titans. &nbsp;Ryan throwing quickly, Frank Reich not overthinking, Jonathan Taylor being efficient in his return, and the defense holding Derrick Henry under 100 yards - all critical in coming home with a win! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 11:22) Indiana plays for its bowl life tomorrow at Rutgers. &nbsp;Can Tom Allen get the Hoosiers straightened out? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 12:44) Indiana Pacers host Romeo Langford and Doug McDermott tonight! &nbsp;&nbsp;(14:04) 49ers get fleeced in trade for Christian McCaffrey!</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 may be close to full health as JT and Shaq were full at practice today. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Colts outscore opponents a ton in the fourth quarter, and the Titans are just as good early in games! &nbsp;How can the Colts flip the script early while maintaining their ability to finish like champs! &nbsp;</p> <p>Zaire Franklin says the Titans reflect the toughness of their coach, which seems just about right! &nbsp;</p> <p>Trayce Jackson-Davis &nbsp;named second team All-American by CBS. &nbsp;That award has no meaning if not matched with a Final Four MVP! &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana Basketball's first exhibition coming in just nine days!</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 have lost four straight to Mike Vrabel and the Titans. &nbsp;The scheme is easy - must throw AND control the ball. &nbsp;Vrabel will not let Jonathan Taylor beat him. &nbsp;He will always not let the Titans beat themselves, so the Colts need to play mistake free football too! &nbsp;</p> <p>Ben Mathurin's debut off the bench for the Pacers was excellent, but they lost by seven to the Wizards. &nbsp;One thing learned is that Mathurin is a starter. &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana and Kentucky appear determined to resurrect their annual series in either 24-25 or 25-26, and that's good for college basketball - especially the Hoosiers who will enjoy hammering the Wildcats!</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>Shaquille Leonard was limited in practice today, and so was Jonathan Taylor! &nbsp;What does that mean for Sunday against the Titans? &nbsp;</p> <p>Sam Ehlinger said there was a package for him to run against the Jaguars, but he was unsure as to whether it would be in for the Titans game. &nbsp;</p> <p>Dan Dakich had Dane Fife in studio today for some great Indiana Basketball related radio. &nbsp;Fife said something important and worth sharing about basketball. &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers opening game tonight, and fans MUST dial back expectations or face grim disappointment!</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 stood alone among NFL owners calling for the removal of Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder - and he was right to do it. &nbsp;Don Van Natta's ESPN piece showed Snyder to be a rogue actor and poor steward of a once great franchise. &nbsp;</p> <p>Colts must win Sunday if they hope to win the AFC South, and here are seven reasons to believe winning is the likely result Sunday in Nashville! &nbsp;Will Jonathan Taylor play? &nbsp;</p> <p>Optimism Wednesday continues with a look at the Indiana Pacers, who open the regular season tonight! &nbsp;Youth and low expectations top the list of reasons to hope the Pacers can complete!</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 turned it over twice in the first matchup against the Titans, and Jonathan Taylor fumbled once too. &nbsp;Colts need to secure and move the ball to win in Nashville and take control of the AFC South on Sunday. &nbsp;</p> <p>Titans are coming off a bye, and have been dominant in that situation under Mike Vrabel, outscoring opponents 132-50 with a 4-0 record. &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana Pacers ready to learn and grow in the season of change. &nbsp;For now, the starting lineup is Tyrese Haliburton, Chris Duarte, Buddy Hield, Jalen Smith, and Myles Turner with Bennedict Mathurin coming off the bench. &nbsp;That lineup can win games, but Turner and Hield are likely short-timers!</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 are 3-2-1 in a virtual tie for first place, but they have been behind in every single game at the two-minute warning! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Titans are very similar to the Colts in several ways, and the best news for the Colts is that the best scheme to attack the Titans is what Matt Ryan did to the Jaguars! &nbsp;</p> <p>Hoosiers ranked 13th in the preseason. &nbsp;Need to hit threes at a higher level to justify that faith! &nbsp;Xavier Johnson and Jordan Geronimo must ball out for Mike Woodson!</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 six games in - time to grade Matt Ryan as QB and all position groups. &nbsp;Guess what - 3-2-1 is not an honor roll start and so the grades reflect that! &nbsp;Carson&nbsp;</p> <p>Wentz out 4-6 weeks which will make his getting to 70% of the Commanders' snaps a close call! &nbsp;I tell you why that matters! &nbsp;</p> <p>Steve Wilks, the Carolina Panthers interim coach, is not playing games. &nbsp;Just ask Robbie Anderson! &nbsp;</p> <p>Titans will build a $2.2 billion dome, which makes the Indianapolis deal to build Lucas Oil Stadium all the better.</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's record breaking day leads Colts to huge 34-27 win over Jaguars. &nbsp;Colts allowed Trevor Lawrence to complete over 90% of his passes, the Jags ran for 242 yards, and the Colts won because Ryan got hot when it counted! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Colts @Titans game next Sunday looms HUGE as the winner will take the lead in the AFC South!</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>Jonathan Taylor and Julian Blackmon are questionable for the key game at Lucas Oil Stadium against the Jaguars. &nbsp;</p> <p>Frank Reich was asked by the great Kevin Bowen whether Sam Ehlinger is going to dress Sunday - which unraveled means, "Hey, are you thinking about benching Matt Ryan?" &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Colts haven't lost at home against the Jags since 2017, so that's good, right? &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers tonight against Eric Gordon and the Rockets! &nbsp;Bennedict Mathurin is FUN to watch. &nbsp;</p> <p>Hoosiers with a chance Saturday to put themselves back into the bowl conversation with a Memorial Stadium win against Maryland!</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 will try to lead the Colts offense to competence - and a win against the Jaguars. &nbsp;Ryan hasn't been great, but he's better than Carson Wentz or Justin Fields were last night, right? &nbsp;</p> <p>Pro Football Focus shows both the Colts and Jaguars as untalented offensively. &nbsp;</p> <p>Ron Rivera went off last night in defending Wentz, and that played worse than his early in the week honesty about Wentz! &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers tonight at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. &nbsp;Eric Gordon comes home to Indy! &nbsp;Guess how much money the former Mr. Basketball has earned in the NBA. &nbsp;Bet your guess is low!</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 injury report shows Jonathan Taylor, Nyheim Hines, and Ryan Kelly limited! &nbsp;Julian Blackmon full go! &nbsp;</p> <p>Beating the Jaguars means keeping Trevor Lawrence from getting comfy! &nbsp;Time to Throw is very important in limiting sacks and interceptions! &nbsp;Let me tell you how important! &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers welcoming Eric Gordon home tomorrow night for the preseason finale! &nbsp;Is it possible they could get off to a hot start!</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 have decided to ride with Bernhard Raimann at left tackle. &nbsp;Injury list for Colts much longer than for Jaguars. &nbsp;Colts and Jaguars eerily similar in many ways - other than points scored. &nbsp;</p> <p>Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce availability a significant pro-Colts difference in rematch! &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers win over the Knicks a fun watch last night. &nbsp;Rick Carlisle goes all Captain Kirk, Bennedict Mathurin scores and whines in equal measure, and concessions get smart at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.</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>Jonathan Taylor, Shaq Leonard, Kwity Paye, and Ryan Kelly miss practice, but that doesn't keep us from finding more reasons for optimism as the Jaguars come to town! &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana and Kentucky getting closer to resuming basketball rivalry, according to Jon Rothstein, but I would rather IU go about its business unburdened by an annual matchup with the Wildcats! &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana Pacers tonight against the Knicks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse! &nbsp;Not sure what we can learn from watching, but watch we will!</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 played the worst game of his career in Jacksonville, while Trevor Lawrence was awesome - those poor performance will NOT be repeated. &nbsp;Colts have won four straight against the Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium! &nbsp;And there are more reasons for optimism! &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers crack open Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the first time this preseason, and are on TV for the first time tonight against the Knicks! &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana Basketball is +4500 to win the National Championship!</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 is a target of fans' blame for seven interceptions, 11 fumbles, and 21 sacks. &nbsp;So is Matt Pryor for some. &nbsp;So is Ryan Kelly for others. &nbsp;But blame belongs to everyone - as does credit when things go well. &nbsp;</p> <p>Ashton Dulin was added to the IR list today, and the Colts signed a fascinating former Colt to the practice squad. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Ron Rivera calls out Carson Wentz and then backpedals. &nbsp;Will Wentz get to the 70% threshold to kick the Colts third round pick to a second?</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 have not determined yet if they are pretenders or contenders! &nbsp;What questions need to be answered this weekend and next to show Matt Ryan and the offense are good enough? &nbsp;Have any already been answered?</p> <p>The wide receivers have been shockingly underused in the Colts offense!</p> <p>Indiana Basketball is being led by exactly the right guy - and that was clear during Hoosier Hysteria. &nbsp;Can Mike Woodson lead the Hoosiers to the title everyone favors them to win?</p> <p>Pacers coming home tomorrow night? &nbsp;Likely not a playoff team, but they should grow into a competitive unit!</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 said four or five throws by Matt Ryan will elite Thursday night. &nbsp;He needs to make more elite throws then because his passer rating ranks toward the bottom of starting quarterbacks. &nbsp;</p> <p>AFC South is just as bad as everyone believes over the last 10 years - maybe even worse! &nbsp;How bad, I'll tell you exactly how many games under .500 the Colts, Jaguars, Texans, and Titans are! &nbsp;</p> <p>Matt Rhule fired by the Carolina Panthers. &nbsp;Should a school with deep pockets and a history of mediocrity crack open its wallet for him to rebuild their program. &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana Basketball voted preseason best in the Big 10 - and I just hope the Hoosiers can make the media look brilliant!</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>Stephon Gilmore is easily the Colts MVP through five games. &nbsp;Frank Reich needs to find the right answers to scoring points or all this weird fun will come to an end too soon! &nbsp;</p> <p>Colts have a chance against two 2-2 teams followed by three 1-3 teams to take a stranglehold on the AFC South! &nbsp;</p> <p>Ivan gives you nine great picks for weekend wagering - should you choose to trust the Persimmon Prognosticator!</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 weird 12-9 overtime win in Denver is still a win! &nbsp;Stephon Gilmore made two huge plays to make it all possible, and Matt Ryan was good enough to pout Chase McLaughlin is position to make four field goals. &nbsp;They were good, injuries and the offensive line were bad, and Nathaniel Hackett/Russell Wilson were bad on the final call and play! &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers tonight at Knicks in preseason game #2! &nbsp;</p> <p>IU Football homecoming with Michigan as the guest opponent is a particularly gutsy move by the Hoosiers schedulers!</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 will try to hold onto the football AND his job tonight! &nbsp;Jonathan Taylor is out, but Phillip Lindsay is up! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Ryan's fumble frequency has fans furious, and rightly so. &nbsp;Through four games, Ryan has fumbled more often than Carson Wentz did in 17 games! &nbsp;</p> <p>Broncos and Colts have many eerily common traits! &nbsp;Which will break tendency to actually score a few points? &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis is the Big 10 Preseason Player of the Year, and he needs to back that up with a season of excellence, but he is not the key to success for the Hoosiers!</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 has fumbled nine times in four games, and that needs to stop for the Colts to fly home from Denver happy - and for Ryan to keep his job. &nbsp;</p> <p>Four other keys for the Colts to win tonight include keeping Russell Wilson from dropping dimes deep against the Colts secondary! &nbsp;Look for Stephon Gilmore to play winning football. &nbsp;</p> <p>Dezmon Patmon signs to practice squad after the NFL passed. No one claimed him off waivers. &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers destroyed the Hornets in Charlotte with Aaron Nesmith leading the scoring with 16. &nbsp;</p> <p>Cubs wrap up a horrific 2022 with a 15-2 win in Cincinnati!</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>Jonathan Taylor OUT, but Optimism Wednesday is UP! &nbsp;WAY UP! &nbsp;10 reasons to believe the Colts will win in Denver will have you believing! &nbsp;DeForest Buckner, Ryan Kelly, and Bernhard Raimann will play! &nbsp;Broncos have much more severe injury trouble! &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana Pacers open preseason tonight in Charlotte. &nbsp;This is the year fans need to survive to get to the really good stuff in a couple of years! &nbsp;</p> <p>Bally Sports Indiana will not share the first two preseason games with us, but they will have the rest of the schedule. &nbsp;</p> <p>Paul Hansan passed away Sunday, and that means golf courses in Indy will be less crowded and less fun.</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 needs to get rid of the ball more quickly, but that change isn't easy. &nbsp;Jonathan Taylor likely to play because of Colts secret weapon in the training room. &nbsp;Dez Patmon waived as much ballyhooed receiver room gets smaller! &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers open preseason tonight in Charlotte, but the game will not be televised locally. &nbsp;Can Pacers put themselves in position to draft Victor Wembanyama? It's not easy no matter how many games they lose. &nbsp;</p> <p>Albert Pujols second half has been extraordinary!</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>