<p>Maybe it's unfair to grade a general manager solely on his ability to find a franchise quarterback, but that's life in the NFL. &nbsp;So Chris Ballard fails. &nbsp;To be complete we grade his mostly really good work in drafts. &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana hosts first place Illinois tomorrow at 12p. &nbsp;The Hoosiers have a chance to insert themselves into the Big 10 race with a win, but must find a way to keep Kofi Cockburn from beating them by himself. &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers welcome the Bulls tonight, and while fans hope they win, they also see the good in losing.</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 areas to address and few assets with which to address them. &nbsp;Where should he start? &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers have a chance at the trade deadline to get better, but may have to wait for the draft to move Myles Turner. &nbsp;Will we hear Adam Silver say this on draft night, "With the third pick of the 2022 NBA Draft, the Indiana Pacers select Jaden Ivey!" &nbsp;I hope so!</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 gets the worst grade possible for starting quarterback - worst because it makes decision difficult! &nbsp;Significant holes will be filled and grades will rise - minus one position when the Colts are #1 in the NFL. &nbsp;</p> <p>Myles Turner's foot will likely delay deal until the draft. &nbsp;Pacers lose entertaining game to Magic. &nbsp;</p> <p>Jaden Ivey and Eric Hunter shine as Purdue beats Minnesota to stay among Group of Four atop Big 10.</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 is the NFL's BEST! Eberflus poaches another assistant as defensive coordinator! &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross must be forced to sell if Brian Flores' allegation is true! &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Did Bill Belichick send text intended for Brian Daboll to Brian Flores on purpose? &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers Chris Duarte invited to Rising Stars Competition during NBA All-Star Weekend, and I hope he doesn'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>Colts have three indispensable players. &nbsp;That's what a 9-8 record tells us, so get ready for a wild offseason filled with needed change! &nbsp;</p> <p>Washington choose Commanders. &nbsp;Given a choice of all NFL franchise names, I take Colts as the best!</p> <p>Dolphins owners Stephen Ross must be compelled to sell team if allegations of offering to pay a bounty of $100K to head coach Brian Flores for losses.</p> <p>Pacers kiddie corps ready to take on Magic 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>Chris Ballard is examining Carson Wentz - will they bring him back or get aggressive with one of three veterans who may be dealt? &nbsp;Maybe the Colts draft a QB of the future! &nbsp;</p> <p>Future for the Pacers looked bright last night as rookie Isaiah Jackson exploded for 26 &amp; 10! &nbsp;Could relevance be just a draft pick away? &nbsp;</p> <p>Rob Manfred was hired seven years ago as baseball's commissioner for this moment. &nbsp;He is not going to lose the negotiation.</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 so popular, some Colts fans would rather lose than see him traded. &nbsp;Defensive coordinator search appears to have seven finalists. &nbsp;New Bears head coach may have talked some smack back to Colts at media availability. &nbsp;</p> <p>Chuck Crabb retires and IU Football may be about to lose its prize recruit! &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers win behind Isaiah Jackson's excellence, and my dream about Goga Bitadze shows my priorities are totally out of whack!</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 gone down this road before with a trade - just from the other side of the deal. &nbsp;Nelson for a pick just outside the top 10 could be a coup for the Colts. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana University Basketball fans will miss Chuck Crabb - the PA voice for 45 years. &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana Pacers president Kevin Pritchard has 10 days until the trade deadline to squeeze as much value as possible out of his young veterans. &nbsp;</p> <p>Notre Dame hosts Duke tonight in a game with potential ramifications on IU's NCAA Tournament resume'.</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 interviewing a wide range of defensive coordinator candidates! Super Bowl teams show two potential paths to championship - neither of which do the Colts seem to be on! &nbsp;How to win in the NFL appears obvious! &nbsp;</p> <p>Purdue wins on Jaden Ivey three after missing 11 free throws! &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers need to embrace their opportunity tonight!</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 brought effort on both ends to notch a big road win to run their Big 10 record to 7-4, and come one step closer to a return to the NCAA Tournament!</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 Eberflus raids the Colts assistant coach staff, I'mm good with that. Might be time for a fresh start. &nbsp;Some churn from the staff that put together the 29th ranked scoring defense in the fourth quarter works for me. &nbsp;</p> <p>Rob Phinisee might be able to play sooner rather than later, but not tomorrow! &nbsp;Trey Galloway and Tamar Bates may spell Xavier Johnson at the point. &nbsp;Seriously! &nbsp;</p> <p>'Pacers tonight in OKC! &nbsp;Pacers fans prefer a Pacers loss by a four-to-one margin! &nbsp;</p> <p>It will be Chiefs vs. Rams in the Super Bowl as both cover this weekend!</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>Plenty of names of great defensive coordinators like former Ravens DC Don Martindale, but my bet is Chris Ballard goes off the board to grab a lesser known coach. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana needs a win tomorrow at Maryland! We should find out about Rob Phinisee today! &nbsp;</p> <p>Purdue's Jaden Ivey comes back, and the Boilers heat up in Iowa City win. &nbsp;</p> <p>Mark Boyle got salty about the Indiana Pacers loss against the Hornets, and we respect him for 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>Sure, Eberflus is going to Chicago, but the Colts be to replace him before anyone even thinks of celebrating! &nbsp;Bears fans will see an uptick in turnovers, but soft third down defense and fourth quarter regression will drive them CRAZY! &nbsp;Colts fans hoping Chris Ballard hires a man-to-man blitzing fanatic!</p> <p>Rob Phinisee's injury may plague Indiana Basketball if fears are realized.</p> <p>Purdue visits Iowa tonight!</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 changes begin - 33 sacks just not enough for an expensive defensive line. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana's intense defense and hot shooting melted Penn State in a first half for the ages last night. &nbsp;Phinisee's injury still not shared, but it sure looked like one we have seen before. &nbsp;Maryland Saturday. &nbsp;</p> <p>Butler with a big home win against Creighton at Hinkle!</p> <p>Indiana Pacers hit rock bottom in horrific home loss to mediocre Charlotte.</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>Ring the bell, baby! &nbsp;Hoosiers came out with energy and bounce to put Penn State down - and keep them down! &nbsp;Funny how big energy leads to many made shots! &nbsp;</p> <p>Rob Phinisee left the game with what looked to be a serious injury. &nbsp;</p> <p>Even with a huge lead, Mike Woodson held a player accountable for poor effort, and that is part of the historic greatness of Indiana basketball! &nbsp;</p> <p>Maryland next for IU as they start the second half of the Big 10 season Saturday!</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>Nelson might be the best guard in NFL history, but if he gets 10% of the salary cap, that's cash that cannot be paid to a weapon! &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>We will know Indiana is back when fans don't sweat games like tonight's clash in Bloomington with Penn State! &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers host Charlotte tonight, and while I never hope they lose - I'm starting to embrace the upside. &nbsp;</p> <p>Butler tonight at Hinkle!</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>Optimism Wednesday is when we remain wildly positive - even about Carson Wentz! Hopes for Kwity Paye, Chris Ballard, Matt Eberflus also! &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana has a must-win tonight against a Penn State team that beat the Hoosiers 61-58 in Happy Valley. &nbsp;Mike Woodson will stick with his starting lineup - they need to validate his trust. &nbsp;</p> <p>Baseball Hall of Fame tries to bring humility to Bond, Clemens, Sosa, and Schilling. &nbsp;</p> <p>An NFL Overtime idea so simple it's perfect!</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 is always going to be transparent in his demand the Colts continue to strive to win, and his tweet was specific. about his expectations for the Colts in 2022. &nbsp;Whether Wentz can deliver upon those demands is a serious concern! &nbsp;&nbsp;Wentz might just be the next Sam Bradford - fizzled where drafted, dealt, and finally washed 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>

<p>Wentz played his way onto thin winter ice in Indianapolis - should he be replaced? Let's look at the positives and negatives of four candidates! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers lost again and now with three starters out have the fifth worst record in the NBA. &nbsp;Is it time to start Fadin' for Jaden? &nbsp;</p> <p>High school shot clock is a solution in search of a problem.</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>Chiefs and Bills played a game for the ages! Can the Colts compete against either team? &nbsp;What do they need to win the AFC? &nbsp;Hoosier hangover cost IU against hot shooting Michigan. &nbsp;Penn State next. &nbsp;Will Matt Eberflus be back as defensive coordinator?</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 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>