<p>Perfect day to assess the position of the pro franchises and college programs in central Indiana! Indiana Football's success - can LEO really win? Are the Pacers finally ready to get over the hump with whomever the new coach is? &nbsp;If Butler a threat in the Big East?</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>Drafting 13th has been pretty good to a bunch of NBA teams, although not the last time the Pacers had that pick - they took Tyler Hansbrough. &nbsp;Can Carson Wentz crack the top 10 of NFL quarterbacks? &nbsp;He needs to. &nbsp;I wish Myles Turner was as outraged over not making the playoffs as he is not being voted onto the NBA's All-Defensive team.</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>Sports media is a tough way to make a living, and a lot of people do that at a high level - including Dan, who is THE guy people here talk about (especially those in sports media). Here is a brief look at most of the people in Indianapolis who earn by sharing their understanding of sports.</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>Have the Colts improved enough to contend in the AFC? &nbsp;Is Carson Wentz going to be an upgrade over Philip Rivers? &nbsp;How about Kwity Paye as a replacement for Justin Houston? &nbsp;Indiana Basketball needs to strike in recruiting while the iron is hot! The Pacers need a new coach - again, and the same names are being rumored - except one new name! &nbsp;The Cubs swept the Cardinals and head to New York!</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>Mailbag Friday at Wolfie's at Geist! &nbsp;</p> <p>How many hall of famers are on the current Colts roster?&nbsp;</p> <p>Should Pritchard blow up the Pacers?&nbsp;</p> <p>Favorite Bloomington Bar - Nick's or Kilroy's?&nbsp;</p> <p>Can IU Basketball win a title in Woodson's first year?</p> <p>College Football Playoff - if 12 teams is too many, is four enough?</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 Indianapolis sports fans were asked to choose between Colts GM and Pacers president Kevin Pritchard, 100 out of 100 would take Ballard. &nbsp;Why? &nbsp;Paul George commits classless late foul against splendid Donovan Mitchell. &nbsp;CFP expansion good for nothing but cash. &nbsp;How could Florida State vs. Oklahoma Women's Softball out draw the Yankees and Red Sox on ESPN?</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 are going to get to the playoffs, 10 players need to step up in camp to make it happen. &nbsp;The exclusive list is unveiled for the first time! &nbsp;Eight months after hiring Nate Bjorkgren to coach the Pacers, team president Kevin Pritchard fired him. &nbsp;How is Pritchard doing as the boss given that failure.</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>Who will Kevin Pritchard hire next as Pacers coach, and why didn't Bjorkgren work? &nbsp;Mike Woodson adds longtime NBA assistant Armand Hill to staff. &nbsp;Fixing Major League Baseball simple - make it more like the College Softball World Series!</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>Pacers president Kevin Pritchard wants defense-first coach who was been a head coach before to replace the just-fired Nate Bjorkgren. &nbsp;And pursuing player buy-in prior to the hire "makes some sense."</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>Nate Bjorkgren is out - why, whose fault is his failure, and who might replace him? &nbsp;Should coaches wear suits? &nbsp;Should the Simons offer Juwan Howard Circle Center Mall to leave Michigan to take the gig? &nbsp;The best guess is that Terry Stotts will be the guy, and the "search" won't take long.</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>Titans running game has flourished with Derrick Henry, but the tread is thin on those tires. &nbsp;Colts four-headed monster should move past the Titans. &nbsp;Overtime Elite poses zero threat to popularity of college basketball, but it will be a pain for coaches. &nbsp;Cubs Patrick Wisdom's start is historic - and unsustainable.</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 Carson Wentz plays like he did from 2017-2019, the Colts have a chance to get to the playoffs and win. &nbsp;If he plays like he did in 2020, people are going to get fired. &nbsp;We go through some of the most critical numbers. &nbsp;The Pacers fill baskets on the court - and stomachs off of it. &nbsp;Philip Rivers earned this year's Pro Football Writers Good Guy Award. &nbsp;His Zoom calls were a pleasure.</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 are talking like potential champions - what six questions need to be answered for them to get there? Indiana Basketball gearing up for a month of visits from 2022 recruits. Pacers feed the hungry because that's who they are. &nbsp;Pat's owner Robert Kraft exhibits loathable greed at the highest level.</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 Hoosiers will head to the Bahamas in August - how can you watch the two exhibitions? &nbsp;Colts need hall of famers to win a championship - how many do they have on the roster. &nbsp;How much better does Julio Jones make the Titans? &nbsp;Purdue's Mason Gillis arrested for OWI.</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>Julio Jones traded to the Titans for two picks could mean short-term trouble for the Colts. &nbsp;Indiana Basketball traveling to the Bahamas for exhibitions this August - perfect timing. &nbsp;Cubs show Wisdom in beating Giants. &nbsp;Clippers win game seven, so we have a whole new series to root against Paul George.</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>Is Carson Wentz #1? &nbsp;Is Darius Leonard on the list? &nbsp;Does it make sense to have a kicker and punter on the list? &nbsp;Is Pittman more important than Hilton? &nbsp;Can Taylor really run it 337 times in 2021?</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 four players to take a big step up in 2021 for Super Bowl dreams to come true! &nbsp;Isaiah Rodger is the top among them! &nbsp;Indiana Basketball fans are still learning about how Mike Woodson is going to recruit, and this month will be a big part of that learning process. &nbsp;LeBron is out of the NBA Playoffs, which makes it less interesting regardless of how you view LeBron.</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 Colts today - OC Marcus Brady says Carson Wentz has been great so far - and is a forceful presence in meetings. &nbsp;Pro Football Focus LOVES Colts running backs, but is lukewarm about receivers. &nbsp;I explain why!</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 defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus says depth best since he has been here! Nate McMillan a playoff winner for first time since 2005! Coach K to retire - may eclipse 1,200 wins. &nbsp;Indy 500 TV ratings best since 2016 - which means ticket sales will be brisk!</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 defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus says Paye turns coaching into practice reps very quickly, and that third CB spot is a wide open competition. &nbsp;Brad Stevens no longer Celtics coach - now he's president! Duke's Mike Krzyzewski will retire after the upcoming 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>Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus is still looking for three starters to fill holes left by free agents. &nbsp;Indiana Pacers need two things to take leap into relevance. &nbsp;Indiana Football will play in three of the top seven Big 10 games this fall - how did that happen?</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>Boston Celtics season is on the line tonight. &nbsp;if they lose, could Brad be fired? And if he's fired, will he be asked to come home to coach the Pacers? &nbsp;Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open rather than face the media - maybe time has come for media requirements to end. &nbsp;NBA needs to stiffen consequences for idiotic 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>Colts need to focus on four areas prior to training camp starting - health is a big one! IU Basketball has visits scheduled with some big time recruits. &nbsp;Helio Castroneves pockets $1.8M for historic win. &nbsp;Cubs and Sox both in first place.</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>Mailbag Friday with listeners' questions about the Colts, IU Basketball, Indy 500, and Indiana Pacers!</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 OTAs ending - what did we learn? Wentz seems happier! Assembly Hall - fans used to hate it, but now it's perfect! &nbsp;Cubs Javy Baez plays with joy, and Pirates respond with stupidity! Indianapolis Motor Speedway succumbs to pressure and logic - lifts blackout! John Ashworth named basketball coach at Hamilton Southeastern!</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>