<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>

<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>