<p>Matt Ryan delivers on time and on target, and that makes T.Y. Hilton a better option than he was last year with Carson Wentz! &nbsp;Kenny Moore still frustrated, still sitting, but the rookies are busy and impressive! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 9:00) Staff changes bring upgrades on defense and receivers coaches. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 12:56) NBA Finals begin tonight. Just can't pull the trigger on Warriors -155! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 14:07) Christopher Morel brings likability and production to Cubs. &nbsp;Walks off against Brewers! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 15:00) Indy 500 ratings down nearly one million viewers.</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>Moore sat another optional workout out of frustration over his contract. Reich said the Colts discussed whether they should add a receiver this morning! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 7:07) Mo Alie-Cox was the star of the media availability today as he spoke about Matt Ryan being very demanding and quick to deliver passes on time and on target. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 9:02) Julian Blackmon is a positive thinker! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 12:02) Indiana Pacers trying to figure out whether Jaden Ivey or Shaedon Sharpe is more likely to fall to #6, and what about Keegan Murray and Bennedict Mathurin? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 14:40) LIV is the greed tour, and I'm not fan of greed!</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. Titans appears to be the battle for the AFC South title. Which team has the positional advantage - and which has the best coach? &nbsp;Colts haven't won a division title since 2014 - is it their time? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 12:00) Hoosiers own the top spot in Big 10 Power Rankings - can Trayce Jackson-Davis and Mike Woodson live up to the hype? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 14:40) Cubs thrill in comeback win! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 14:50) Best youth baseball coaching advice you will ever hear!</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, Jonathan Taylor, and DeForest Buckner bring no drama, so Kenny Moore sitting an OTA qualifies as a departure from the norm and we talk about it. &nbsp;But that says more about the Colts than Moore. &nbsp;Can you name the last Colts player to bring negative attention to the team? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 10:23) Pacers with another pre-draft workout that included Purdue's Sasha Stefanovic, who will no be the #6 overall pick in 23 days! &nbsp;Should it be Shaedon Sharpe? &nbsp;Mock drafts show Sharpe going to the Pacers, but there are some questions that need to be answered before I co-sign!</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 change at the three most important positions - and the most important defensive coaches. &nbsp;Can those changes make the Colts a Super Bowl contender? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 10:25) Big 10 media rights deals could combine to reach ONE BILLION DOLLARS PER YEAR! &nbsp;With that level of wealth, does it make sense to not pay players as employees? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 13:03) Chip Ganassi will get a $3.1M check from Roger Penske for Marcus Ericsson's win in the 106th Indy 500. &nbsp;Cubs swept, so what's new?</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>CBS "experts" rank top three Colts weapons #15! &nbsp;Ryan has won an MVP; Jonathan Taylor won the rushing title by 552 yards; Pittman among better WRs! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>(at 7:05) Indiana Basketball ranked #17 after Trayce Jackson-Davis's return! &nbsp;Where's the respect? &nbsp;Houston is #2? &nbsp;WHAT! &nbsp;Hoosiers would beat Kelvin Sampson's brakes off. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 9:40) Indy 500 can be watched on Peacock Premium. &nbsp;Download the app on your smart TV, subscribe to Peacock Premium, go online and cancel so you don't auto-renew in a month!</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 will show whether they are contenders or pretenders in the first four games! &nbsp;Slow start will be impossible for Quenton Nelson, Darius Leonard, Stephon Gilmore, and Michael Pittman to overcome! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 12:04) Carb Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway - fun day for race fans and elderly rockers! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 12:52) Big 10 needs to dump East and West divisions immediately for the glory of old IU! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 15:34) High School juniors reclassing as college freshman is ALWAYS a mistake, as Elijah Fisher of Texas Tech will soon sadly discover!</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 the most important Colts player, so he's paid the most! &nbsp;How important is Kenny Moore, and how much should he be paid? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 9:39) Xavier Booker (Cathedral) has been invited to the USA Basketball 18U training camp, and is now ranked the #4 player in his class! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 11:02) Mike Woodson's Hoosiers and Mike Woodson will play in the 2023 Empire Classic, along with Louisville, Texas, and UConn. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 12:15)Cubs and Reds with testy exchange breaking up the monotony of the Reds 20-5 laugher. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 15:00) Carlos Knox introduced as Indiana Fever head coach. &nbsp;He promises - you guessed it - faster tempo!</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 Matt Ryan is "insane accurate," and that will translate to much better yards after the catch. &nbsp;Kenny Moore is sitting optional OTA, but in attendance. &nbsp;If he sits minicamp, the fine will be substantial. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 8:00) Mike Woodson wants Louisville and Kentucky back on the Indiana Basketball schedule. &nbsp;The Louisville deal will get done, but until John Calipari agrees to return to Assembly Hall, IU should stand firm against playing the Wildcats. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 12:10) The weather looks spectacular for the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500, and one out of every 1,000 Americans will attend this years race.</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>Kenny Moore went to a Pro Bowl and now wants a new deal. &nbsp;And he's sitting today's OTA to try to compel the Colts to sit down and hammer one out. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>(at 8:05) Marianne Stanley fired as Indiana Fever coach. &nbsp;Carlos Knox replaces her. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 11:17) Marquee Network might be the most morally bankrupt sports network in America. &nbsp;The Cubs suck this year, but Marquee has made watching them lose even less fun with their smiley, feel-good inanity!</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, Yannick Ngakoue, Stephon Gilmore, and of course Jonathan Taylor will be key to proving Peter King is as wrong about the 2022 Colts as he was the 2021 Cincinnati Bengals! &nbsp;Colts missing piece is not just its own quarterback play - but affecting opposing quarterbacks, which was an area of failure last season. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 13:00) Steve Kerr speaking out about gun violence is a great thing - especially if you disagree - because more informed perspective is a good thing. &nbsp;We can disagree without it turning to hate, right?</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>Quenton Nelson should be a Colts, but at what price? Can Parris Campbell stay healthy? &nbsp;Is Gus Bradley's defense going to be more effective than Matt Eberflus's? &nbsp;Can Jelani Woods win the starting TE job? &nbsp;And what do the Colts need to do to change their typically slow start? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 11:30) NFL Combine will stay in Indy for the next two years - as it should! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 12:20) Trayce Jackson-Davis made revealing comments about drugs impacting the Hoosiers - why did he make them? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 14:37) Miles Teller from the new Top Gun film will drop the green flag for the Indy 500 Sunday!</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 feeling the heat - responding with new "win now" moves - including Nick Foles acquisition! Did Jim Irsay meeting unleash urgency? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 11:05) Trayce Jackson-Davis issues drug ban for Hoosiers as he talks about his final year at Indiana Basketball. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 13:35) Gainbridge Fieldhouse enters final stage of renovation for Pacers. &nbsp;Fever move to Indiana Farmers Coliseum. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 14:44) Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray insulted by $5M salary. &nbsp;When did $5M become an insult?</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>Nick Foles signs for two years to back up Matt Ryan, and the Colts hope they just wasted a bunch of money because no one wants a back-up QB to play! &nbsp;James Morgan was waived to make room for Foles. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 10:25) Dan Dakich and Mark Boyle talked about pregames today on The Fan, and I go a step farther today. &nbsp;TV pregames are of zero use whatsoever, and all programming on the Marquee Network is useless other than revisits with those who played for the 1969 Cubs. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 15:00) If the Indy 500 is blacked out locally, it has nothing to do with selling ticket. &nbsp;Being televised enhances tickets sales. &nbsp;It does not suppress them - and every sports franchise and media company manager knows 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 have dominated the AFC South over the last decade, and have pieces in place to win the division in 2022! &nbsp;Alec Pierce and Stephon Gilmore are upgrades who need to stay healthy and produce! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 10:00) Trayce Jackson-Davis returning to IU Basketball gives him a chance to cement his status as an all-time great. &nbsp;He should graduate as the blocks and rebounds leaders and become the sixth Hoosier in history to score 2,000 points. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 14:19) Scott Dixon posts the fastest pole speed in Indy 500 history, and the IMS needs to allow local fans skittish about big crowds to watch the 106th race on live TV.</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 returning gives IU Basketball the edge in experience and talent - is it enough to win the Big 10? &nbsp;Is a conference championship where Mike Woodson's ambition should end? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 9:00) Chris Ballard has led the Colts to a 42-42 record through five years, but if you want Jim irsay to make a change, the evidence shows it would be a mistake. &nbsp;</p> <p>Fast Friday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway - quals tomorrow and Sunday!</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's lack of deep playoff runs is causing some fans to become impatient, but Reich is a hot start away from proving he is absolutely the right leader for the Colts. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 10:10) Daeh McCullough de-commits from Indiana Football. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 11:20) Nick Saban's whining about college football becoming a professional sport begs the question why he's paid more than $10 million if Bama isn't a pro franchise!&nbsp;</p> <p>(at 13:43) It's Fast Friday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but the only relevant question about the Indy 500 is whether the arcane local live TV blackout will ruin the weekend for those who can't attend?</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 said nothing but but positive things about the Colts but sounded as incapable of reading a room as he did the Jaguars defense in the season finale. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 5:25) T.Y. Hilton may come back to the Colts, but it needs to be on a love-of-the-game level deal, not the $8M he played for last year. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 9:27) Trayce Jackson-Davis tested positive for Covid, so his opportunity to wow NBA GMs seems to be gone. &nbsp;Returning to Indiana would give the Hoosiers a shot at the top of the Big 10. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 12:20) Michael Wantz leaves Roncalli Basketball, and that's a shame for Indiana High School Basketball. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 14:16) Jimbo Fisher strikes back at Nick Saban!</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>If Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman, and Matt Ryan need big bucks in 2024, ss Quenton Nelson worth that much cash in an extension starting in 2023? &nbsp;</p> <p>Tom Allen faces a make or break season! &nbsp;Which is the real IU program - 6-1 in the Big 10 in 2020, or 0-9 in 2021? &nbsp;</p> <p>If Nick Saban is worth $10.5 million per year, are the top 25 Bama players worth only a total of $3M? &nbsp;So what if Texas A&amp;M bought their recruiting class - that's free enterprise!</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>Parris Campbell says "to hell with (people)" who say he can't stay healthy! &nbsp;Dayo Odeyingbo says he's still building strength back after his Achilles tear! &nbsp;What does that mean for Julian Blackmon? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 9:00) Braden Smith has advice for the rookies - and the rest of us. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 11:25) Pacers president Kevin Pritchard says he believes the draft is in tiers and doesn't mind being in the tier below because players there are just as good. &nbsp;I try to explain the meaning of tiers so no one - including Pritchard - is confused! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 14:11) Jordan Spieth is a juicy 16-1 to win this weekend's PGA Championship at Southern Hills!</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, Quenton Nelson, and Matt Ryan at or near top of the their position rankings! &nbsp;Colts crack top eight in Football Power Index! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 9:03) Trayce Jackson-Davis to the NBA just feels wrong, doesn't it? &nbsp;Why take the pay cut wiuth a good chance of going undrafted? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 12:15) Pacers may have gotten lucky after all by pulling the #6 overall pick in the NBA Draft. &nbsp;Jaden Ivey may fall to six, making the choice between Ivey, Banchero, Smith, Sharpe, Murray, and Holmgren moot! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 14:46) Cubs with a second straight shutout over the pathetic Pirates.</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>Phillip Lindsay was a Pro Bowler before injuries took their toll, and now he's a high ceiling backup for Jonathan Taylor. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>(at 4:52) Colts assistant GM Ed Dodds is smart enough to know a good job for a great company beats a better title at for a bad franchise. &nbsp;That makes him a rare smart guy in the world of sports! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 7:40) Pacers have their chance tonight to win the NBA Draft Lottery and net their first #1 overall pick. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 12:15) Phil Mickelson had his chance to call the Golden Bear and ask for some sage advice. &nbsp;Instead, he ruined his longterm brand for short-term bucks from very unsavory dudes.</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 a tough statistical year for the Falcons in 2021. &nbsp;The primary reason his numbers tanked was the lack of his two primary weapons from 2020 - Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley. &nbsp;Ryan will return to efficient productivity as Philip Rivers did in 2020. &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers big chance to get championship level help comes tonight in the NBA Draft Lottery. &nbsp;Pacers have a 10.5% chance of netting the #1 overall pick for the first time in franchise history! &nbsp;</p> <p>Phil Mickelson is a mess, and won't defend his PGA title this week. &nbsp;He keeps trying to outsmart golf and life, and the only lesson we ever really learn is that life and golf cannot be outsmarted.</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>Quenton Nelson is a great guard, but do great guards help a team get to a Super Bowl enough to make Big Q as valuable as Chris Ballard believes he is? &nbsp;Do the Colts have four starting safeties - or none? &nbsp;</p> <p>Bobby Okereke made 132 tackles but only three were for a loss - is that on Okereke or former defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus? &nbsp;</p> <p>Drew Brees is out at NBC because being famous and popular does not make a person interesting and charismatic. &nbsp;</p> <p>NBA Draft Lottery is tomorrow - and the result could be the selection of a foundational championship piece of the Indiana Pacers puzzle.</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, Darius Leonard, Jonathan Taylor, and two other Colts better not suffer an injury, and the 2022 season could take an ugly turn. &nbsp;</p> <p>NBA Draft Lottery is tomorrow night, and the Pacers could leave the the #1 pick for the first time in franchise history. &nbsp;As long as they take Jaden Ivey, I don't care where they pick. &nbsp;</p> <p>The Suns sucked last night in an uncompetitive Game Seven - AT HOME! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Albert Pujols pitched yesterday, making him the oldest pitcher to make his debut since 1929!</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>