<p>Mike Woodson brought pride back to the Hoosiers, and Indiana back to the NCAA Tournament. &nbsp;The NCAA, in its infinite ignorance and idiocy, stripped IU's student-athletes of any chance to be competitive through unnecessary travel and by ordering the wrong size plane. &nbsp;</p> <p>This was progress and despite falling apart against St. Mary's, brighter days are ahead.</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>Deshaun Watson talking to the Falcons today means Matt Ryan could be available to the Colts. &nbsp;Is that the best solution for the Colts quarterback dilemma? &nbsp;How about Baker Mayfield as Cleveland goes after Watson? &nbsp;Lot of holes unplugged as the Colts ponder options. &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana marches from play-in game to the real bracket after beating Wyoming behind great performances from Trayce Jackson-Davis and Jordan Geronimo! &nbsp;St. Mary's tomorrow night in Portland! &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers crushed by Memphis as the first bad season in more than 30 years is one month from its merciful end!</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>Hoosiers move into the big boy bracket with 66-58 win. &nbsp;Trayce Jackson-Davis was the best player on either end of the court and Jordan Geronimo was key off the bench. &nbsp;Next up is St. Mary's Thursday night, and IU needs to shoot it a lot better from deep than they did tonight to beat the Gaels. &nbsp;</p> <p>Mike Woodson's adult behavior as a leader has made a big difference - and hopefully continues to over a long weekend in Portland!</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 quiet again today, but that can't last if they are going to win two Super Bowls this decade, right. &nbsp;A quarterback must be found - and a left tackle too! &nbsp;Ballard's job is tough in ways we can only begin to guess, so I do! &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana's mission against Wyoming tonight is simple - defend without doubling and get out in transition! &nbsp;Basketball is an easy game! &nbsp;Shoot well + opponent shoots poorly = CELEBRATE a Hoosier 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>Jimmy Garoppolo likely going somewhere today, could be the Colts! &nbsp;Are the Colts tight with a buck because of Chris Ballard or the guy whose bucks they are - owner Jim Irsay? &nbsp;Mo Alie-Cox returning to Colts. &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana vs. Wyoming tonight at 9:10p in NCAA Tournament opener. &nbsp;Hoosiers should have been seeding in the 64-team bracket, and can prove that tonight. &nbsp;</p> <p>James Whitford fired as basketball coach at Ball State, which is a mistake. &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana Basketball Hall of Famer Pat Aikman passes away at 86.</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 quiet early in the free agency period, as Jarvis Landry is released and other receivers signed! &nbsp;Mitch Trubisky headed to Steelers - shrinking the QB market and pool by one on each side! &nbsp;Jimmy Garoppolo starting to look better. &nbsp;</p> <p>Mike Woodson doesn't complicate basketball or worry about NCAA Tournament seeding. &nbsp;He updated both Geronimo and Galloway with the media. &nbsp;Beat Wyoming, St. Mary's, and UCLA and the Hoosiers are back in the Sweet 16!</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 need to keep shopping for quarterbacks without Tom Brady and Kirk Cousins as options - and for receivers and tight end with Cooper, Gallup, and Ertz off the board! &nbsp;Legal tampering starts today! &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana Basketball plays in Dayton tomorrow night against Wyoming for a spot in the field of 64. &nbsp;If they can beat the Cowboys, a slate of winnable games against overrated west coast teams follows. &nbsp;</p> <p>List of teams to root against in NCAA Tournament is provided! &nbsp;None are in the Big 10, where fans now need to come together!</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>Hoosiers haven't been to the NCAA Tournament since 2016, and it's been just a little longer since Indiana was screwed by the NCAA Selection Committee. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Fly to Dayton for a game against Wyoming Tuesday, and if victorious the reward is a flight to Portland for another game against five-seed St. Mary's. &nbsp;</p> <p>Sure, there are subregional sites much closer, but why not send send IU or Wyomng to the site farthest from Dayton? &nbsp;Notre Dame and Rutgers have it only slightly better as the winner of their Wednesday play-in game goes again Friday in San Diego!</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>Hoosiers lost but it might work out for the best! &nbsp;Takes me eight minutes in this video to evolve from furious to very positive! &nbsp;</p> <p>Jordan Bohannon, Iowa's 32-year-old senior hit a bank shot three to beat Indiana, but that doesn't erase the excellence and heart of Trayce Jackson-Davis, Xavier Johnson, Miller Kopp, and Race Thompson. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>IU will get some much needed rest for a potential run in the NCAA Tournament. &nbsp;</p> <p>Take a deep breath, relax, and get ready for the Big Dance!</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>Hoosiers did work today to beat the (not so) Fighting Illini to advance to the semifinals of the Big 10 Tournament! &nbsp;Trayce Jackson-Davis, Race Thompson, and Xavier Johnson solidified IU's first invitation in the NCAA Tournament since 2016. &nbsp;We celebrated too vigorously and the Victory Bell broke - much like the Liberty Bell. &nbsp;</p> <p>Colts quarterback search turns mathematical as I have employed the most complex Venn Diagram in NFL roster calculation history to determine the odds of Frank Reich's next signal caller! &nbsp;Kirk Cousins, Carson Strong, Jimmy G, Ryan Fitzmagic, and Sam Ehlinger are all candidates!</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 has many potential choices for Carson Wentz's replacement! &nbsp;Wives all over Indiana are backing Jimmy Garoppolo! &nbsp;Mitch Trubisky would activate still angry Bears fans! &nbsp;Derek Carr might be a fit! &nbsp;Who I like is a bit of a surprise! &nbsp;</p> <p>Hoosiers sent Juwan Howard's Michigan Wolverines home, and may have stamped IU's invitation to the Big Dance for the first time since 2016! &nbsp;A win against Illinois tomorrow would definitely clinch their spot in the field. &nbsp;</p> <p>Butler's upset bid against top-seeded Providence was thwarted by a familiar face to Indiana fans!</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 is gone to Washington, and mediocrity left with him! &nbsp;Can Chris Ballard lift quarterback play to GREAT, or will the Colts crater. &nbsp;Either way, it beats 8-9 or 9-8. &nbsp;One thing is for sure, Colts will be undefeated for another six months, so be HAPPY! &nbsp;</p> <p>Hoosiers are down to their last chance to make the NCAA Tourney - IU vs. Michigan in Big 10 Tourney at 11:30a! &nbsp;</p> <p>Butler pulls off comeback OT win with help from a local player - for Xavier! &nbsp;Providence in the quarters of the Big East Tourney today at Noon!</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 and his contract dealt to Washington for a 2022 third round pick, a conditional 2023 second rounder, and a swap of '22 second round picks. &nbsp;Many questions answered here! &nbsp;Among them: &nbsp;</p> <p>Does the trade truly benefit the Colts?&nbsp;</p> <p>Who might be the Colts next QB?&nbsp;</p> <p>How much cap money can Chris Ballard spend now?&nbsp;</p> <p>Where are the holes on the roster?&nbsp;</p> <p>Will the Colts have a left tackle?</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 kept his head while the Broncos overpaid! &nbsp;Carson Wentz is imperfect, but he might be the least imperfect of the Colts options at quarterback. &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana Basketball has one more chance to earn an NCAA berth, and it comes tomorrow morning against Michigan in the Big 10 Tournament. &nbsp;KenPom gives IU a roughly one-in-35 chance to win the whole thing, and I'll take that! &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers lost because Jalen Smith lost track of the score last night, but that wasn't all bad news! &nbsp;</p> <p>Top 300 signee Gi'Bran Payne decommits from Indiana Football, but that wasn't the worst part of Tom Allen's 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>Carson Wentz is still standing in Indy! Chris Ballard has two fewer candidates as upgrades, as Rodgers commits to Packers and Wilson is traded to Denver. &nbsp;So how do Colts upgrade now? Franchise tags were placed on several free agents the Colts hoped to go after - like Chris Godwin and Mike Gesicki! &nbsp;</p> <p>The NFL offseason is very easily the most interesting in sports because of what happened today! &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers play tonight and Butler will try to send Xavier home from the Big East Tournament 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>Colts salary cap space ranks fifth in the NFL at $41.7M - they need to use some on a starting tight end! &nbsp;Six days to legal tampering period begins! &nbsp;</p> <p>Brad Underwood wants Indiana to beat Michigan Thursday for 15,000 very good reasons!&nbsp;</p> <p>Russell Westbrook can shut fans up by making shots - not by demanding they stop shouting "Westbrick!"</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>Cathedral grad Jack Doyle's career ends after nine seasons! &nbsp;Frank Reich's leadership questioned! &nbsp;</p> <p>I ask Siri who the Colts quarterback will be! &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana's history in the Big 10 Tournament a trail of tears - can they reverse the curse for 2022? &nbsp;</p> <p>"Hoosiers for Good" will use the NCAA's NIL legislation to do a lot of good for Indiana charities and Indiana University athletes!</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 decision week is here! &nbsp;The pros and cons of the Colts costly quarterback. &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana will play Michigan Thursday at 11:30a in a bad matchup. &nbsp;With a win, they would take on Illinois - their worst possible match up! &nbsp;</p> <p>Winning Time on HBO is worth it for the Jerry West depiction as the most miserable and profane coach you have ever seen. &nbsp;It ain't "The Last Dance!" &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers lose to Washington - still fifth worst with 16 games left.</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 great Ryan Sterling joins me to talk about Indiana's loss at Purdue!</p> <p>Purdue left the door open but IU couldn't finish! &nbsp;IU's NCAA resume' needed that win, so now it will take a run in the Big 10 Tournament to punch their ticket. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Ryan and I talk Mike Woodson, Xavier Johnson, Race Thompson, the effect of a transfer, whethe Miller Kopp and Parker Stewart deserve 30+ minutes.</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>Which wide receivers at the NFL Combine would look good along side Michael Pittman? &nbsp;How about any of the NINE who posted sub-4.4 40s! &nbsp;Ohio State's Chris Olave is especially enticing! &nbsp;</p> <p>Hoosiers will play for their NCAA lives tomorrow at Purdue. &nbsp;IU needs to hit lots of shots to win! &nbsp;IU's Ali Patberg's final Big 10 Tournament continues today against Maryland. &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers tonight in Detroit as Myles Turner gets closer to playing again. &nbsp;</p> <p>Tickets to see the ageless (on the outside) Coach K's final game at Cameron average more than $5K!</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 starters under contract today look very similar to their starters in 2021 - minus two spots! &nbsp;The good news - filling two vacancies is not heavy lifting! &nbsp;The bad news? &nbsp;The starters returning were not in the playoffs! &nbsp;</p> <p>Kenny Pickett's hands are really small, and so his stock will really drop! &nbsp;</p> <p>Still angry about Indiana losing to Rutgers and the overall direction of the program? &nbsp;Me too! &nbsp;How does Mike Woodson fix 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>Carson Wentz decision in eight days or less! Quenton Nelson extension coming! Inside-out build to continue! &nbsp;Chris Ballard talk-fest ends with tales of toughness! &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana lost a huge game last night, but that doesn't mean season is over. &nbsp;Hoosiers need to shock the world in West Lafayette! &nbsp;Ron Harper Jr. shows his set to disappointed fans with game-winner for Rutgers! &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers beat Orlando as Jalen Smith continues to make case for minutes AND contract!</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 laid out a giant buffet of Colts news and wisdom over the last two days, so we chew on whether Carson Wentz will be back and if Quenton Nelson is worth the price of an extension. &nbsp;Ballard and Dan Dakich also said something profound about life, which are worth sharing. &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana has its chance tonight! Its first three-game winning streak since 2019 would likely come with its first NCAA Tourney invite since 2016! &nbsp;How can they stop the ageless Geo Baker and Ron Harper Jr? &nbsp;They need Good X, some threes from Good Kopp, and some foul-free defense from Good Trayce!</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 &amp; Chris Ballard claim to still be evaluating Carson Wentz, and clearly do it through different lenses. &nbsp;Can they save him from Jim Irsay's wrath? &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana with a chance to win a third straight Big 10 game for first time since 2019, and they must have the win to earn an invite to the NCAA Tourney! &nbsp;</p> <p>Purdue lost at Wisconsin and dreams of a Big 10 championship with it. &nbsp;</p> <p>Jaden Ivey just 3-of-9 from the line in three-point Purdue loss.</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 speaks to the media, gives timeline for Wentz decision. &nbsp;Updates on T.Y. Hilton and Jack Doyle. &nbsp;Says All Colts decisions will be in the best long AND short term interests of the Colts. &nbsp;Under the radar staff hire will pay huge dividends! &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana and Rutgers with a de facto play-in game tomorrow night in Bloomington, according to Joe Lunardi! &nbsp;Trey Galloway injury update not promising. &nbsp;</p> <p>Purdue tonight at Wisconsin likely for the Big 10 regular season 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>