<p>Colts finished 9-8, but that doesn't mean there aren't a bunch of reasons to believe brighter days are ahead! &nbsp;Here come 10 of them! &nbsp;<br> </p> <p>Pacers play again tonight without Malcolm Brogdon! &nbsp;Why push his Achilles six games out of a play-in spot? &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana Football - Tom Allen will call the defenses again! Haven't we seen this show before?</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>Mike Woodson is bringing humility to Indiana Basketball coaching we haven't seen in a LONG time - and I LOVE it! &nbsp;It's not about the coach - it's about the players! &nbsp;And Woodson knows it was the players that beat Purdue last night! &nbsp;</p> <p>Indianapolis Colts fired Ryan Grigson five years ago today. &nbsp;His five years as the GM brought 15 more wins than losses. &nbsp;How did how do, and how does he compare to Chris Ballard, the current general manager?</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>Basketball is Indiana's sport, and last night showed why. &nbsp;The Hoosiers beat Purdue for the fist time since 2016 and then the Pacers with all starters sitting out at the Warrior win in overtime! &nbsp;</p> <p>Rob Phinisee and Chris Duarte were huge in the two unlikely wins! &nbsp;</p> <p>Top 10 moments from the Hoosiers game - and a quick change impression for a Pacers recap 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>Trayce Jackson-Davis had the best seat in the house for most of the game, but hit two free throws to seal IU Basketball's first win over Purdue since the grim Crean Era! &nbsp;Rob Phinisee hit a massive late three to add to his first half 17 points. &nbsp;Xavier Johnson scored 18, but most importantly finished with no turnovers! &nbsp;</p> <p>And now, the Bloomington night belongs to hyped students who normally need no excuse to celebrate on a Thursday night, but have a great one!</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>Quarterback is a big deal in the NFL, but so are wide receiver and tight end! &nbsp;How do the Colts rank and where can they improve? &nbsp;</p> <p>Hoosiers need to defend the Hall tonight as Purdue visits! &nbsp;</p> <p>Normally, I enjoy watching Purdue play - but not tonight, baby! &nbsp;What does Indiana Basketball need to do to get the win? &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers visit the Splash Brothers!</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>Mike Woodson is bringing a scowl back to the rivalry with Purdue, but can he bring Indiana wins? &nbsp;Hoosiers will be outmanned, so they will have to out-tough the Boilermakers to compete. &nbsp;Play in the 60s - IU wins; in the 80s, Purdue wins! &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers won on the road for the fourth time this season - beating the LeBron James and the Lakers as LeVert played Russell Westbrook onto the bench. &nbsp;</p> <p>Indianapolis Colts secondary played on uneven legs this season.</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>Carson Wentz getting less love from Pro Football Focus than disappointed fans! Colts to get two or three compensatory picks in the 2022 NFL Draft. Hard Knocks was a distraction for the Colts. &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana vs. Purdue tomorrow night! Been almost six years since a Hoosiers victory! &nbsp;Last time the Boilers and IU had a combined record this good when they met was Kelvin Sampson's final game leading Indiana. &nbsp;</p> <p>Is it time for the Pacers to start Fadin for Jaden?</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 DC Matt Eberflus will interview with Bears, and will sit with Jaguars for second talk. &nbsp;</p> <p>Colts free agent losses should be minimal, as is the case with most non-playoff teams! &nbsp;</p> <p>When did IU become Purdue's little bro? Hoosiers have not beaten Boilermakers since 2016, and have lost nine straight and 12 of last 13. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana Pacers play Frank Vogel's Lakers tonight without Myles Turner - who has a foot issue. &nbsp;What is it with the Pacers and Colts feet?</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>It's not Carson Wentz's fault he's a Colt, so this isn't about blaming him, but he needs to improve or the Colts will be forced to upgrade - AGAIN! &nbsp;If you watched Allen, Burrow, and Mahomes last weekend, you know the Colts need better from the QB position - and then work on receiver and corner. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Myles Turner will likely be out through the trade deadline with a foot issue. &nbsp;What is it with feet in Indy?! &nbsp;</p> <p>Trayce Jackson-Davis said on social media he's good for Purdue Thursday, and he better be. &nbsp;</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 saw last night what happens when a team goes all in for success - the Rams won. &nbsp;He needs to do the same! &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana won on the road for the first time - and face a major test in Purdue on Thursday, who won in double OT at Illinois yesterday. &nbsp;</p> <p>Butler will try to compete tonight at UConn. &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers clawed back into game against the Clippers behind Chris Duarte's excellence. &nbsp;Lakers tomorrow.</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>Will Ballard learn from his mistakes or stubbornly manage to make the same ones? &nbsp;Irsay is sorry for allowing doubt, fear, and a lack of faith to slip into the Colts DNA. &nbsp;Is that just talk, or is action coming? &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers price for Myles Turner - two 1st rounders or a 1st plus a good young player. &nbsp;Can Pritchard get that? &nbsp;</p> <p>Hoosiers must win tonight at Nebraska, or when will they win on the road?</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>Teams need an elite quarterback to win in the playoffs - where would you slot Carson Wentz? How about the rest of the impact positions? &nbsp;If the Colts have a championship culture as Frank Reich insists, it must be the level of talent that dooms them! &nbsp;</p> <p>How much fun was it to watch the Dallas Cowboys and Bill Belichick lose wild card games? &nbsp;</p> <p>Great MLK Day basketball action today starting at 12p!</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>As bad as Wentz was the last two games, he was really good for a six-game stretch from the Dolphins game to the Jets game. &nbsp;Can Chris Ballard find better than Good Carson for 2022's very tough schedule? &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana played well when it was easy at Iowa, but wilted when the Hawkeyes were cornered in the second half - and the Hoosiers 23 turnovers didn't help.</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>Indiana squandered an opportunity because the Hoosiers couldn't match Iowa's effort or smarts in the second half. &nbsp;That led to 23 turnovers, which is a lot! &nbsp;Mistakes got the IU beat, and they were caused by the team that wanted it more.</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 spoke to the media, claimed responsibility, promised to take four-to-six weeks to figure out what went wrong and fix it. &nbsp;He acknowledged the need for stability at quarterback, but offered no vote of confiWentz! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana Basketball with a huge opportunity tonight in Iowa City! &nbsp;See if you can guess the #1 key for victory! &nbsp;If you believe it might involve Trayce Jackson-Davis, you know 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>Colts GM Chris Ballard will answer questions for the media at 12p today, and that means a dose of unpleasant truths about his non-playoff team, including the answer to whether Carson Wentz is THE Colts quarterback? &nbsp;Kurt Warner's video on Wentz was damning to say the least. &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana with a chance to steal a game on the road tonight at Iowa, after Butler tries to beat Georgetown. &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers founder at home against the Celtics despite the return of Malcolm Brogdon and Caris LeVert.</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>How much time is left for Chris Ballard, Frank Reich, and Carson Wentz to prove they can fulfill Jim irsay's championship ambitions? &nbsp;Different guys, different clocks! &nbsp;Ballard to be more aggressive this offseason. &nbsp;</p> <p>Hoosiers go to Iowa tomorrow with a chance to steal a win they will be glad to have on their resume' Selection Sunday! &nbsp;</p> <p>Lance and the Pacers welcome the Pacers tonight. &nbsp;When will Malcolm Brogdon play again - and will he enjoy 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>Solving five real problems for the Colts - AND getting good and angry to solve five more in the way fans would like. &nbsp;Not surprisingly, these two roads never intersect, but one is a little more fun than the other. &nbsp;</p> <p>The Pacers inked Born Ready to another 10 day deal, but don't worry, Lance isn't going anywhere!</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>Who pays for the Colts mediocrity? &nbsp;Either the roster or staff is culpable - who stays and who goes? Is Chris Ballard sticking? Reich? Eberflus? &nbsp;Are there free agents worth keeping? &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers lose as Torrey Craig and Lance Stephenson are top two scorers and Justin Holiday can't miss a free throw on purpose! &nbsp;</p> <p>Why would we watch Georgia and Alabama play yet again?</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>Reich said in end of season postmortem, "If I’m a Colts fan, I’m fired up!" And that wasn't the silliest thing he said! &nbsp;Did you know the Colts allocate more than a quarter of their salary cap toward a center, two guards, and two defensive tackles? &nbsp;That might explain a lack of dynamic offensive weaponry.</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 playing the NFL's worst team, and the Jaguars are about to reach a level of futility that has been reserved only for the Tampa Bay Bucs! &nbsp;Final regular season injury report - Fisher UP, Rhodes down! O'Shaughnessy OUT for Jags! &nbsp;</p> <p>Frank Reich spoke about whether Parris Campbell might be activated. &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana is one game into a January stretch that will determine whether the Hoosiers will dance in March! &nbsp;If Trayce, Trey, and Race ball out, they have a chance!</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>Easy math for Frank Reich to deploy Sunday in Jacksonville - Colts run for 125 yards, they are undefeated - when they don't, they are winless! Indiana basketball ran away late to crush #13 Ohio State last night, but when will Mike Woodson realize Phinisee over Johnson makes perfect sense? &nbsp;Butler hosts Xavier at Hinkle tonight, and the Pacers/Lancers welcome the Utah Jazz tomorrow!</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>Trayce Jackson-Davis played like the Big 10 Player of the Year against EJ Liddell, who did not. &nbsp;Trey Galloway had a monster energy night with steals, buckets, and pestering defense. &nbsp;The Hoosiers shot it like nearsighted fourth graders from distance, but it did not matter. &nbsp;</p> <p>Minnesota comes to Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall Sunday at 12p!</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 a missing piece, but the Jaguars have two so advantage Indy! &nbsp;Like the Colts need more advantages against a team so inept at both holding onto the ball and taking it away! &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana Hoosiers with a solid shot to beat a good Big 10 team as Chris Holtmann and Ohio State visit. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana University Football has a new quarterback who has a very interesting trait! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Hub Arkush is a good dude, so why is Aaron Rodgers ripping him?</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>Hard Knocks last night brought more very positive looks behind the Colts curtain! Eric Fisher full go yesterday - long snapper Luke Rhodes activated! &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers finally made watch basketball fun again as Lance Stephenson returned home - with a record-setting performance. &nbsp;They lost, but at least it was fun to watch again. &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana hosts #13 Ohio State tonight, and Trayce Jackson-Davis needs to ball out!</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>