<p>Starters are set for the Colts defense, and there appears to be three significant upgrades - as well as coaching improvements! &nbsp;Can fans expect elite play? &nbsp;Stephon Gilmore said something we hope he conveys to teammates. &nbsp;</p> <p>The narrative that an NBA coach can't become a successful college coach is bizarre, and Mike Woodson is predictably proving it wrong. &nbsp;IU's roster is currently full, assuming Trayce Jackson-Davis returns. &nbsp;The fifth ranked recruiting class will push those who return, and the Hoosiers should rise in the Big 10. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers passed on Jalen Brunson in favor of Aaron Holiday. &nbsp;I didn't like it in the moment, and I really don't like it after Brunson dropped 41 on Utah last night. &nbsp;</p> <p>Cubs got bombs from Schwindel and Wisdom in win over the Rays!</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>Wide receivers Deebo Samuels, A.J. Brown, and Terry McLaurin are sitting out trying to leverage extensions. &nbsp;Ballard doesn't respond well to threats, and maybe he saw the writing on the wall with these players when he chose others immediately ahead of them. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Stephon Gilmore met the media via Zoom and said all the right things! &nbsp;</p> <p>Mike Woodson got great news today as Malik Reneau committed to Indiana Basketball, and what Reneau had to say was every bit as big as he is!</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>Michael Pittman is the Colts lone bankable weapon for Matt Ryan, and that will be the focus for the Colts in the draft! &nbsp;It would be nice to come away with some o-line depth and a TE to replace Jack Doyle too! &nbsp;</p> <p>Malik Reneau spent the weekend in Bloomington. He's a five-star recruit who decommitted from Florida and would look great as the final piece of the 2022 recruiting class for Mike Woodson. &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers were the real losers Friday night when Darius Garland pulled the Cavs out of the playoffs.</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>Gilmore's signing adds a lockdown corner in the twilight of his career and raises the ante for the roster and staff. &nbsp;All in just became all-in. &nbsp;10 facts about the 2022 Colts came into focus today - one of which is that winning April is a lot more important than winning March! &nbsp;</p> <p>Paul George is disappointing his third franchise tonight, which is not a surprise to his former fans in Indy and OKC. &nbsp;</p> <p>Cavs may get back all-star center Jarrett Allen tonight for a play-in game that could mean the #16 pick in the June Draft coming to Indianapolis!</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 defense brings back bunch of starters, upgrades edge and depth, and might add a lock down corner. &nbsp;That gives new coordinator Gus Bradley a bunch of tools to stop offenses. &nbsp;</p> <p>Race Thompson says he's coming back to Hoosiers, so IU appears to have a stout lineup if Trayce Jackson-Davis returns. &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers are big Cavs fans tonight. &nbsp;If Cleveland gets win, Pacers get their first round pick. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Jack Keefer retire as only basketball coach Lawrence North High School has ever had.</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 free agent signee Rodney McLeod believes "a championship is destined" for the Colts! &nbsp;Two more free agent wide receivers have been signed by other teams while the Colts hope the draft fills their urgent needs. &nbsp;</p> <p>Kemoko Turay signed a one-year deal with the 49ers, so his 5 1/2 sacks are gone! &nbsp;Hey they didn't draft Paye and Odeyingbo - and trade for Ngakoue - because they treasured Turay! &nbsp;</p> <p>Baker Mayfield - the child - believes he is being disrespected by the Browns despite having a guaranteed salary of $18.9M for 2022. Way to prove the Browns right in moving on. &nbsp;</p> <p>Mike Woodson needs shooters AND defenders at IU - not a bunch of guys who do one and not the other! &nbsp;And stay away from the Portal!</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 was the NFL's Defensive Player of 2019 - does the Pro Bowl corner have another season like that in him at age 32? &nbsp;Chris Ballard kicked the tires yesterday in a visit! &nbsp;The Colts have areas they must address - I explain why! &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana will get a visit from Wichita State transfer Dexter Dennis, who is another defensive specialist (which translates to "he can't shoot"). &nbsp;</p> <p>Miles Bridges hit a little girl with a mouthguard last night. &nbsp;Players need to calm themselves - and fans need to act like human beings.</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>Derek Carr signed an extension that will pay hims over $40M per year! &nbsp;Mediocre quarterbacks everywhere are rejoicing, but it's Colts fans who should cheer the loudest because Ballard passed on the trade that could have destroyed the any chance to win! &nbsp;</p> <p>Butler and IU might be about to exchange statistically similar disgruntleds in a heretofore unimaginable trade. &nbsp;There are three kinds of people I shun. &nbsp;</p> <p>Please correct your behavior and don't be a member of any of the groups -&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>official review/electronic strike zone fans</li> <li>users of "literally"</li> <li>those who speak in the third-person when talking about themselves!</li> </ul> --- 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>Ballard doesn't make mistakes in free agency because he doesn't sign free agents, and he trades first rounders for good player instead of taking shots at great ones. &nbsp;Can the Colts win a championship with that style of architect? &nbsp;</p> <p>Former Indiana point guard Rob Phinisee is down to Butler and Cincinnati as his home for one more season. &nbsp;</p> <p>Cavs need a win Friday for the Pacers to reap their first round pick. &nbsp;</p> <p>Juwan Howard rumored to be top candidate to replace Frank Vogel as coach of the Lakers. &nbsp;LA vs. Ann Arbor? Hmmm. &nbsp;Not much of a choice.</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>There is one prospect projected in the mid-40s that if taken would make Colts fans heads explode! &nbsp;He checks almost every Ballard box! &nbsp;Can you guess who he is? &nbsp;</p> <p>Colts fortify special teams by signing ex-Patriot Brandon King. &nbsp;</p> <p>Russell Westbrook and the Pacers are a terrible fit on the court - and an awkward fit in terms of trading for assets. &nbsp;Shams was either carrying water for Rob Pelinka or trolling for clicks.</p> <p>Best advice for youth sports parents EVER! &nbsp;Must listen for every mother and father of an athlete!</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>Campbell re-signs with Ravens, so we turn to the draft where the Colts should take a receivers, tight end, and cornerback in their first three picks. &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers exit interviews revealed little we didn't already know. &nbsp;Myles Turner is thinking about a contract extension after playing 42 games in the 2021-2022 season and resolutely averaging 12 and 7! &nbsp;</p> <p>Butler's Thad Matta adds Mike Pegues to staff and is kicking the tires on a Cathedral state champion. &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana Fever took seven players in the WNBA Draft, including a record four in the first 10 picks!</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>Kinda sorta Mock Draft ideas for Chris Ballard - his picks need to include Jahan Dotson, Jeremy Ruckert, Jaylin Armour-Davis, Braxton Jones, and any receiver named Austin! &nbsp;Not too much to ask, is it? &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers need to lance some boils, and sign some Lance! &nbsp;</p> <p>If the Pacers can deal their two player/CEOs, that works for me too! And for the next few days, let's go Cavs! &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana will be able to go nine deep with quality next year (if Xavier Johnson and Trayce Jackson-Davis return), so they need to finish fifth to show progress</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 to bring in veteran safety Rodney McLeon - he's not Tyrann Mathieu, but he's a solid and versatile piece. &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana Basketball's Trayce Jackson-Davis declares for the Draft, but is likely to get the feedback needed to return to the Hoosiers. &nbsp;</p> <p>Ali Ali transferring to Butler. &nbsp;Bryce Golden moving on to Loyola! &nbsp;</p> <p>Sydney Parrish, Indiana's Miss Basketball 2020, transfers home to the Hoosiers. &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers end season that will allow them to contend down the road - earn a 10.5% chance to draft first!</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>(at 7:33) George Pickens is coming off an injury, Jahan Dotson is a little small, and Christian Watson played at NDSU. When drafting at #42, it's going to be tough to find a wide receiver without a blemish. &nbsp;And then it will be Reggie Wayne's challenge to coach them up! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 2:05) Indiana point guard Xavier Johnson claimed he wasn't driving early Sunday because he was drunk. &nbsp;The policeman found he was not drunk, but was driving - which is a weird twist! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 5:40) LC grad and K-State transfer Nijel Pack visits Purdue. &nbsp;</p> <p>Tiger Woods scrambled to shoot 71 yesterday, and the Augusta weather may be perfect for him today! &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers final weekend is crucial to NBA Draft success. &nbsp;They need to lose and the Cavaliers to win!</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 haven't won a championship under Ballard in five years, but I wouldn't trade him for another GM! &nbsp;There have been mistakes on draft days, but at least he is trying to win with purpose. &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana Basketball is about more than winning, so maybe the Hoosiers win less - can fans live with that? &nbsp;</p> <p>Thad Matta and Michael Lewis were introduced at Butler and Ball State yesterday. &nbsp;Will wins follow? &nbsp;</p> <p>Cubs Opening Day not as much fun with Ricketts hogs feeding at our trough. &nbsp;</p> <p>Tiger Woods chance to win a sixth Green Jacket increase as the conditions become more adverse.</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 sticks to his word, spending lavishly on the trenches while saving on receivers and defensive backs. &nbsp;Bills meanwhile sign Stefon Diggs to $104M extension! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 10:51) Indiana Basketball ranked 19th and 21st in way-too-early top 25s, but that could change at any time as players are subtracted and added. &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana Pacers fell closer to the bottom of the NBA last night as they allowed the 76ers to hit 23 three-pointers - yeah, 23! &nbsp;</p> <p>Tiger Woods is +110 to make the cut, which feels VERY MUCH like a lock! &nbsp;</p> <p>Purdue hero Lee Rose passes away at 85.</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 signed former Chiefs safety Armani Watts to replace George Odum. &nbsp;Chris Ballard's priorities will not change, and they do not include drafting a receiver because they need one! &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana Basketball fans demand the Hoosiers win, behave, earn degrees, and comply with NCAA rules. &nbsp;Problem is they are competing with programs who value only winning - like last night's NCAA Champion Kansas Jayhawks! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The Cubs are moving statues on Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, Ron Santo, and Fergie Jenkins to accommodate a sportsbook! &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers Fan Appreciation Night at 7p against the 76ers.</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>Position be position comparison very close until we move from inside to outside! &nbsp;Can they close the gap. &nbsp;Is this Frank Reich's last chance to get over the hump? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 10:00) Why is it Mike Woodson's job to discipline players like Xavier Johnson? &nbsp;Why not leave that to law enforcement and the university? &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers final home game tonight as the 76ers visit! &nbsp;A high lottery pick becomes more possible with every loss! &nbsp;</p> <p>Tiger Woods bombing it at Augusta - Fred Couples says he looks phenomenal!</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 gained a quarterback, edge, and cornerback. &nbsp;They have lost Wentz, Ya-Sin, Mack, Reed, and Glowinski. &nbsp;They need weapons, but will they wait for the draft? &nbsp;</p> <p>Xavier Johnson's status as a Hoosier is still unknown following his arrest on two charges - one a felony. &nbsp;Should Mike Woodson assert a culture of meaningful discipline by kicking him off the team? &nbsp;(at 8:40) &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Chris Duarte joins T.J. Warren and Myles Turner in being out for the season as the Pacers continue fadin' for Jaden! &nbsp;</p> <p>Congratulations to Braden Smith of Westfield - Indiana's 2022 Mr. Basketball!</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>Marlon Mack's career with the Colts ends as he signs with the Houston Texans. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>IU Basketball point guard Xavier Johnson arrested for one felony and one misdemeanor as one bad decision led to another early Sunday morning. &nbsp;</p> <p>Thad Matta hired to return to Butler Basketball as LaVall Jordan's replacement. &nbsp;Kansas will certainly beat North Carolina because of a jinx against me!</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 had some assets during his MVP season similar to some of those he will have with the Colts in 2022! &nbsp;</p> <p>Kylen Granson might be the next in line to benefit from Ryan's generous treatment of tight ends! &nbsp;</p> <p>LaVall Jordan fired at Butler - a school that fires basketball coaches very seldom! &nbsp;Who's next? &nbsp;I make one call if I am AD Barry Collier! &nbsp;</p> <p>Villanova wins the NCAA Tournament because they have the best coach!</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 &nbsp;vs. Derrick Henry vs. Joe Mixon! Matt Ryan Vs. Ryan Tannehill vs. Joe Burrow! The Colts, Titans, and Bengals are closer than Colts fans might think - until the Bengals three-headed monster of Chase, Higgins, and Boyd is factored in. &nbsp;That is where Chris Ballard needs to go to work in the Draft. &nbsp;</p> <p>Who cuts down the nets at the Final Four? &nbsp;Give me Villanova and Jay Wright - you take the field!</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 needs weapons, and their are plenty from Ohio State's Chris Olave to NDSU's Christian Watson to consider! &nbsp;How about a down draft slot guy like UCLA's Kyle Phillips! &nbsp;</p> <p>Why do Indiana Basketball fans refuse to love Miller Kopp? &nbsp;I'll tell you why he should be respected if not outright loved! &nbsp;</p> <p>Jay Bilas posted about ways to enhance college basketball. &nbsp;Some of his ideas don't go nearly far enough - like restricting official reviews! &nbsp;I would unplug the monitor!</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>The draft is where receivers are gathered, not through free agency on March 31. &nbsp;Forget Jones, Beasley, and Beckham. &nbsp;Colts need to find next Samuel, Brown, McLaurin, Claypool, Metcalf and/or Jefferson at 42 and 73! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana's starting lineup today looks like a potential Big 10 contender! &nbsp;</p> <p>Illinois State hires Andrew Dakich! &nbsp;</p> <p>Lance Stephenson entertains Pacers fans who stuck around after Nuggets took 28 point lead after first quarter!</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 offseason punch list still has several critical items, but Matt Ryan and Gus Bradley are certain upgrades! &nbsp;Where else does Chris Ballard need to find answers? &nbsp;What assets can Ballard use to grab what the Colts need? &nbsp;</p> <p>Which transfer portal players does Mike Woodson need to recruit to Indiana Basketball? &nbsp;The answer is quite short! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers should have no trouble losing tonight against Denver!</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>