<p>Quenton Nelson and Dayo Odeyingbo practiced today! &nbsp;To beat the 49ers, Nick Bosa much be steered clear of Carson Wentz and Deebo Samuel must not be allowed to catch more than three balls. &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana Pacers open tonight and Malcolm Brogdon will be on the floor for Rick Carlisle's return. &nbsp;</p> <p>Memorial Stadium will open two hours before kickoff against Ohio State for those who want to sit on a bleacher for six hours instead of four! &nbsp;</p> <p>IU Basketball may get a 2023 commitment Friday from a player who poked Tom Crean a bit in his assessment of his interest in Georgia.</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>Jacob Eason released to make room for Sam Ehlinger, but he could be signed to the practice squad. &nbsp;Eight great reasons to believe the Colts will win in San Francisco. &nbsp;Eight more great reasons to feel good about the Pacers returning to the playoffs. &nbsp;One pretty poor reason to feel good about Indiana's prospects against Ohio State.</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>Should Colts cut Parris Campbell?&nbsp;</p> <p>Did Pacers screw up not dealing for Ben Simmons?&nbsp;</p> <p>Can Colts still win the AFC South?&nbsp;</p> <p>Are the Indiana Hoosiers poised to win the Big 10 in Woodson's first year?&nbsp;</p> <p>Will Colts be active at the trade deadline?</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 fall two full games behind the Titans last night as Derrick Henry went bonkers against the Bills. &nbsp;Malcolm Brogdon will remain a Pacer for the foreseeable future - can he stay healthy enough to earn his cash? &nbsp;Ohio State is a prohibitive favorite in Bloomington - are the Buckeyes worth the investment. &nbsp;Schwarber hits another bomb!</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 put together the best three-game stretch of his career, and Jonathan Taylor is on a historic pace himself. &nbsp;News is not good about Parris Campbell, but it will open opportunities for others. &nbsp;Purdue and Indiana among seven college basketball teams ranked in the top 27. &nbsp;Jaren Jackson getting enough cash to buy Memphis, not just play there.</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 dominate Texans, but lose three starters to injury! &nbsp;Wentz and Taylor have massive days against a lacking defense. &nbsp;Indiana loses to a Michigan State team unworthy of their ranking. &nbsp;Purdue's Bell rings loudly at Iowa - another team unworthy of the top 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 goes off on limited carries as the Colts drill the Texans 31-3. &nbsp;Darius Leonard continues generating turnovers at historic pace. &nbsp;Defense, offense, special teams all firing. &nbsp;There were a couple of negatives, but never argue with a blowout win in the NFL!</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 loses to a fourth top 10 team, and will face another two! Is Tom Allen the right guy to lead Indiana - or are IU fans overreacting to the 2-4 start? &nbsp;Can the Hoosiers offense be less explosive? &nbsp;Can clock management be worse?</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>Xavier Rhodes upgraded to questionable! &nbsp;T.Y. Hilton, Rock Ya-Sin and Kwity Paye - will they play? Answer is yes for two! Can the Colts under Ballard find a 1,000 yard receiver? &nbsp;Are the Colts deep enough on the D-line? &nbsp;</p> <p>Ivan O'Idol has a six-pack of picks for your amusement and investment pleasure! &nbsp;IU +4 1/2? &nbsp;Does Ivan like it? &nbsp;What about Ball State at EMU? &nbsp;UK at Georgia - big number for two 6-0 teams? &nbsp;Colts at 1-4, a double-digit fave? &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>If the Colts lose to Davis Mills and a decrepit Texans team, all hell is going to break lose on West 56th Street - and rightly so! &nbsp;IU Football faces yet another top 10 team - why are the Hoosiers only a 4 1/2 point dog? &nbsp;Pacers are one of the least sexy teams in the NBA, but that's fine - Indiana is not interested in sexy 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>I'm not a human calculator, so when 538.com reported the odds on the Colts making the playoffs, I was astounded! &nbsp;</p> <p>Colts Injury report update - Xavier Rhodes and Rock Ya-Sin were limited. &nbsp;Kwity Paye was full go! &nbsp;T.Y. Hilton is practicing but must pass tests to be cleared to play Sunday. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>What would you do if the Colts were out of the playoff hunt and could sit Carson Wentz to recoup the first round pick that is likely going to the Eagles? &nbsp;Would you make the pragmatic move or do the right thing?</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 fans need a reason to believe in their team after the MNF debacle, and they will get plenty against the Texans. &nbsp;Pacers were down three starters last night, but found a way to beat Memphis. &nbsp;Chris Duarte continues to shine. &nbsp;IU's Memorial Stadium will open 30 minutes early to help spread the crowd for Saturday's game against #10 Michigan State.</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>Explaining the Colts defensive woes is easy, but finding the person responsible - well, that's easy too. &nbsp;Looking ahead at the schedule, finding a reason for hope is easy too! &nbsp;Pacers tonight on Bally Sports - finally! &nbsp;Adam Schefter's email to Bruce Allen shows his willingness to build a relationship at the expense of journalistic integrity.</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 tweeted such a wildly optimistic prediction that I moved Optimism Wednesday to Thursday! &nbsp;Pacers tonight on TV - my thoughts on Chris Duarte are very optimistic, but my evaluation of Goga Bitadze as a future All-Star has shifted. &nbsp;Indiana Basketball recruit Noah Clowney will announce his decision on Halloween.</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 need to shore up a massive area of need or there is no hope for a resurrection of their playoff hopes. &nbsp;Injury news not great for Xavier Rhodes, and what would a Colts game be without an injury to a Campbell!</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 lose a heartbreaker, so now what? &nbsp;How do they get to the playoffs from 1-4? &nbsp;Good news is that Carson Wentz was awesome &nbsp;Bad news is that Blankenship wasted it. &nbsp;Can Eberflus's bend don't break shell zone win in the NFL?</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>I had an 8K high definition vision this afternoon that the Colts beat the Ravens. &nbsp;Blankenship bangs a field goal through the uprights late in the game to give3 the Colts the edge. &nbsp;And for investors 0 the vision included Wentz running for more than 9.5 yards and completing more than 21.5 passes. &nbsp;Lamar Jackson will run more than 10.5 times, and the total score will rest just below 46.5 points! &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Also, I unveil the best part of the Gainbridge Fieldhouse renovation!</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>For the Colts to have a shot tonight, they need to stop the Ravens running and passing games, while taking the ball away and featuring Jonathan Taylor. &nbsp;Yep, that's about it! &nbsp;My heart is optimistic - but my brain can't find a way for these Colts to stop THAT Raven. &nbsp;Big 10 Media Day should fill IU fans with optimism. &nbsp;Defense and shooting will be the foundation for Hoosier Basketball under Mike Woodson, and Rob Phinisee is being taught that shooting is GOOD!</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>Lamar Jackson is the most singularly unique offensive talent in the NFL, and that is why stopping him has preoccupied Matt Eberflus for months! Colts defense will get back at least two starters from injury! Big 10 Media Day features both Matt Painter and Mike Woodson today as anticipation among IU and Purdue fans is highest in decades. &nbsp;Pacers tonight against Cavs - no Ben Simmons!</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>Rock the house! Kwity whining! and Khari the fight to Baltimore! Two Colts back at practice, and the other has Paye-d the price to play and might be good to go! &nbsp;Big 10 Media Days are here, and tomorrow we will here from IU's Mike Woodson and Purdue's Matt Painter their their championship dreams! &nbsp;Colts on Monday Night Football bugs me for four reason - the first three are in the podcast. &nbsp;The fourth is because Sunday will be boring!</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>Very intriguing stat about Jonathan Taylor might be the key to beating the Ravens Monday night! &nbsp;Will the Colts ever step out in midseason to make a deal that reflects urgency? &nbsp;Pacers deal Edmond Sumner to free up space under the tax threshold. &nbsp;Cardinal strand 11 runners, so they lose! &nbsp;White Sox, Red Sox, and Rams 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>Optimistic path from 1-3 to 10 wins and a playoff berth for the Colts likely includes a win Monday in Baltimore. &nbsp;Colts must sweep Texans and Jags, beat the Jets and Titans, and then beat three good teams. &nbsp;Jaylon Smith likely going to the Texans. &nbsp;Four great reasons the Pacers should NOT trade for Ben Simmons!</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 with reasons to love the matchup against the Ravens, seven reasons to love the 2021-2022 Indiana Pacers, and one great reason to believe the Hoosiers will not lose Saturday! &nbsp;We also celebrate home runs by former Cubs greats Kyle Schwarber and Anthony Rizzo!</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 Colts schedule has not gotten easier. &nbsp;If they want to get to the playoffs, the Colts are going to have to beat some very good teams! &nbsp;The Big 10 threw a single IU game over the pay wall, so if you want to watch Indiana play Northern Illinois, it will cost you $10! &nbsp;Pacers open the preseason tonight - without TV. &nbsp;Tony La Russa and Dusty Baker will face each other in the ALDS Thursday, and use their combined 149 years of life experience and 58 years as managers to beat each other!</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 gives down low on new injuries, and explains the 4th &amp; 1 try toward the end of the first half. &nbsp;Unsure it will make more sense to some given the information shared. &nbsp;Does Reich know when TY Hilton might return? &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Michael Penix is week-to-week, so it's good the Hoosiers are off this week! &nbsp;Urban Meyer apologizes for the strange blonde grinder!</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>