<p>Indiana looks eerily like Indiana in loss at Penn State. &nbsp;Can Mike Woodson change the culture - or is Indiana stuck in mediocrity forever? &nbsp;Seems like Hoosiers are more interested in scoring individually than collectively, and that's a problem. &nbsp;Here comes a stretch with #13 Ohio State, improved Minnesota, and a trip to Iowa. &nbsp;YIKES!</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 blew a game-winner to a wide open T.Y. Hilton. &nbsp;First half penalties ended drives. &nbsp;Derek Carr turned it over twice, but the Colts still found a way to lose. &nbsp;Win and in next week in Jacksonville! If the Browns beat the Steelers tomorrow night and Broncos beat the Chargers today, Colts are ALMOST a lock for the playoffs regardless of next week.</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 activated Wentz, Braden Smith, and T.J. Carrie this afternoon! &nbsp;If Fisher, Doyle, and Glowinski can play, Colts will be at nearly full strength! &nbsp;</p> <p>Top 10 Indiana Sports Stories of 2021 - with plenty of Indiana Basketball, Colts, Pacers, and IU Football flava!</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>Covid list plays no favorite for the Colts as Luke Rhodes goes on the list. &nbsp;He will not be able to go Sunday, so the Colts sign a veteran of many teams - including three stints with the 49ers! &nbsp;Ivan O'Idol - does he pick the Colts or Raiders? &nbsp;And what does he think about Derek Carr? &nbsp;</p> <p>Reggie Wayne is a hall of fame finalist - while deserving, Reggie is likely going to have to wait a couple of years for his Gold Jacket!</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>Only a fool would choose Derek Carr over Carson Wentz! Jonathan Taylor ready to roll over depleted Raiders defense! Pacers without Brogdon and Duarte today against Bulls. &nbsp;Purdue might have gotten some help in Music City Bowl win. &nbsp;IU at Penn State Sunday right after Colts game!</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>Injury report for both Colts and Raiders very similar to yesterday! Wentz and Ehlinger have some eerily similar stats! &nbsp;I went in search of numbers that would show Sunday against the Raiders could be a long day for the Colts! &nbsp;What I found surprised me! &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers sign former Mavs player as Covid emergency fill-in!</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>All-Pro center Ryan Kelly speaks about the loss of his daughter, the courage of his wife Emma, and the generosity of the Colts and the community.</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>NFL protocols do NOT require a negative test before Wentz is activated! &nbsp;Five come off the list - and are not subject to further testing for 90 days. &nbsp;More to come off today. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I was inelegant yesterday discussing the Indiana Pacers on the Dan Dakich Show, so I clear things up. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Butler get a quality win over DePaul in a game that took forever. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Aaron Rodgers manipulates the media better than any athlete in history.</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 says Wentz can clear protocol for Sunday, and that Mark Glowinski, Quenton Nelson, Rock Ya-Sin, and Kemoko Turay can clear today! &nbsp;Philip Rivers and Reich spoke and there is nothing to announce. &nbsp;Reasons for optimism are plentiful today - Optimism Wednesday - that include the Raiders propensity for giving opponents the football!</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 Covid positive, but the NFL adjusted quarantine time within hours so Wentz might be able to play. &nbsp;All other Colts currently on the Covid list will be eligible to come off at various points prior to Sunday's game! &nbsp;</p> <p>John Madden passed away. &nbsp;He showed exactly what is needed to become a tremendous success in broadcasting - and life.</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 has been added to the Covid List by the Colts, which means he will be unavailable for the game against the Raiders unless the NFL moves the game and/or changes the protocols for unvaccinated players. &nbsp;Right now, Sam Ehlinger is next man up!</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>10-day quarantine for unvaccinated players could be reduced in NFL follows the CDC! If Carson Wentz goes on the Covid List, can the Colts still beat the Raiders? &nbsp;With 14 players on the Covid List, who will be eligible to come off prior to Sunday's game? &nbsp;Is Parris Campbell going to be ready 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>Colts Covid list hits 14, including two practice squad guys! Philip Rivers not called - yet! Some on Covid list are expected to be back for Raiders! &nbsp;Ryan Kelly expected back in the building this week! &nbsp;All meetings now virtual!</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>A Colts win against the Raiders would lock up a playoff berth. &nbsp;If the Titans and Chiefs lose, a lot more becomes possible! &nbsp;Carson Wentz is good, and that is all the Colts need! &nbsp;Pacers get outshot in Chicago! College hoops Wednesday for IU, Purdue, and Butler. &nbsp;Rondale Moore transfers from Indiana to Purdue? &nbsp;What!</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>Down starters all over the field, the Colts still managed to beat the 10-4 Cardinals at their place. &nbsp;Wentz and Taylor were the stars, but the defense made life miserable for Kyler Murray, and the Cardinals made all kinds of fun mistakes including a bad snap that led to a safety and three missed kicks!</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>One more Colts on the Covid List, but not an irreplaceable piece! Huge Titans game tonight. &nbsp;With a win, they can all but clinch the AFC South. &nbsp;With a loss, the Colts have a chance! &nbsp;How much money is Bubba Ventrone making with every episode of Hard Knocks? &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Tonight's Butler Basketball game canceled. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Eric Gordon coming home tonight two days shy of his 33rd birthday!</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>Even with more Pro Bowlers than any other NFL team, one Colt was snubbed! Hard Knocks - again shows Colts for what they are - supportive, selfless, and decent! &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Titans vs. 49ers will have HUGE effect on Colts AFC South hopes! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana bench wasted opportunity to compete and improve in last night's win against Northern Kentucky! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Butler at St. John's tonight! &nbsp;Pacers host lowly Houston Rockets!</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's defense went from intense and stifling in the first half to indifferent and feckless in the second. &nbsp;For fans who want to know why some players play and some sit, tonight was a perfect example. &nbsp;Parker Stewart did not start, but played in the second half.</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>Weeks of great Covid/injury news ends, but there are still 10 reasons for optimism on this Optimism Wednesday! &nbsp;Seven reasons the Colts will win Saturday - and three that they will win the AFC South! &nbsp;Only one reason for optimism the Hoosiers will win tonight, but it is a BIG 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>Darius Leonard became the third Colts to be named AFC DPOW four times! Beating the Cardinals requires slowing down quarterback Kyler Murray! Colts can still win AFC South. &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana hosts Northern Kentucky tonight and hopes to get offense right! &nbsp;</p> <p>Pacers not competitive against depleted Miami!</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 chases history. Michael Pittman and Christian Kirk are statistical doppelgängers! &nbsp;Darius Leonard is a one-of-a-kind second rounder! &nbsp;</p> <p>Cardinals TE Zach Ertz exceptional, and the Colts are exceptionally poor against tight ends. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana Pacers play the Heat on TNT tonight. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Lance Stephenson BACK in the NBA! &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Sports book recommendations!</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 recipe for victory very similar to previous challenges. &nbsp;Run the football, stop the run, maintain gap discipline, and don't overthink! What separates the Chicago Bears from an organization like the Colts? &nbsp;Last night's Bears loss showed everything! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Can Kevin Pritchard fix what is broken with the Pacers? &nbsp;His trades say yes - and so do his drafts (well, all but one of them)!</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>New England Patriots lost, so Bill Belichick will continue to re-litigate all the ways he didn't deserve to lose. &nbsp;Jonathan Taylor is among five NFL players named early to the Pro Bowl. &nbsp;Taylor needs an impressive number of rushing yards in the three games remaining in the season to eclipse the all-time record. &nbsp;What do the Colts need to do to be the #1 overall seed in the AFC? &nbsp;Is that even possible?</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 now atop the wild card teams, but must keep winning or the fall could be quick and painful. &nbsp;Is there a player in the NFL more valuable to his team than Jonathan Taylor is to the Colts? &nbsp;What the Colts do very well matches up with what the Cardinals do poorly. &nbsp;</p> <p>Say a prayer for Ryan and Emma Kelly 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>Shouts of "Run the damn ball!" could be heard all over Indy tonight, so Jonathan Taylor did - all the way to victory over Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots! &nbsp;Darius Leonard, Matthew Adams, EJ Speed, and Taylor earned fans love and game balls! &nbsp;So the Colts are now the top seed and wild cards, and if the Steelers can beat the Titans tomorrow - the AFC South will be up for grabs! &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>