<p>The Pacers are going to pay Rick Carlisle $29 million over four years to return to the franchise he led to their best all-time regular season. &nbsp;Before you evaluate this hire as great or terrible - listen to 10 facts about the Pacers first two-time coach!</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>Another future Hoosier pledges Tom Allen's program. &nbsp;Nate McMillan - the coach the Pacers fired less than a year ago - led the Atlanta Hawks to a Game One ECF upset last night. &nbsp;Who shared the recording of the Wisconsin Basketball meeting with the media? &nbsp;Cubs fans are wondering what could have been if not for the trades that sent Dylan Cease, Eloy Jimenez, and Yu Darvish away.</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>Coach Greg Gard and Badgers seniors betrayed meeting audio release. &nbsp;Trading Ben Simmons would be the height of stupidity by GM Daryl Morey, who is not normally a buffoon. &nbsp;Thirty-three minutes to play last 90 seconds of Clippers loss to Suns shows systemic arrogance.</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 will practice August 12 &amp; 13 with the Carolina Panthers prior to their preseason game. &nbsp;Pacers will draft 13th as the ping pong balls fail to bounce Nancy Leonard's way! &nbsp;Paul George had a chance from the foul line to win Game Two against the Suns, but he missed both. &nbsp;IU Football gets commitment from a Texas quarterback who can flat throw. &nbsp;Cubs win again behind Kyle Hendricks precision.</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>(at 6:45 mark) Mike Woodson appears to be the perfect coach as transfers careen around college basketball. &nbsp;Micromanagement not going to be an issue in Bloomington anymore. &nbsp;NBA Draft Lottery explained, and the Pacers have roughly a 1-in-20 chance to move way up! &nbsp;Cubs must deal Baez.</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>Chances are slim the Pacers move up in the draft, but it could happen! &nbsp;Colts need a LOT to go right this se3ason to reach lofty goals. &nbsp;Ben Simmons is going to get paid $140M over the next four years whether he can shoot or not. &nbsp;Javy Baez may have punched his ticket out of town last night as he lost track of the number of outs in a loss to the Indians.</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>Five things need to go really right for the Colts to reach potential! Pacers president Kevin Pritchard needs two home runs to calm the waters, and one could come tomorrow night! US Supremes unanimous ruled against the NCAA - what does it mean? &nbsp;Ben Simmons violated the first rule of basketball, so the Sixers are home.<br> <br> <br> </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 fired McMillan because he couldn't win in the playoffs. &nbsp;Well, in Atlanta, he's winning in the playoffs! IU Football now boast #1 and #3 all-time highest ranked recruits in 2022 class! &nbsp;Kyle Schwarber hit another three bombs yesterday! &nbsp;Not sure which was more fun yesterday - watching Rahm win or DeChambeau crumble!</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>Tanking tends to lead to more losing - just look at the Indiana Fever and Chicago Bulls - so why would the Pacers tear it down to the studs to tank? Colts Camp begins in only 36 days! &nbsp;Cubs win a game where the final 34 batters failed to register a hit! After the first round of the US Open, Avon's Patrick Rodgers is in the hunt at -1.</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>Counting down my top 10 favorite teams and moment in Indiana sports history. &nbsp;Where is the 1995 Colts? &nbsp;How about the 2000 NBA Finals Pacers? &nbsp;Which two IU teams make the list? &nbsp;How about Butler and Purdue - one is not a part of the countdown!</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 is good enough to win a Super Bowl, but can he avoid being bad enough to lose? &nbsp;Phil Mickelson has last best chance to win US Open for first time. &nbsp;Nate McMillan showing he can win in the playoffs. &nbsp;Zach Edey may play in the Olympics!</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>There are now six NBA teams looking for a coach with Van Gundy and Clifford gone from the Pels and Wizards! No Kawhi and Conley tonight in pivotal game five of Utah vs. Clippers! &nbsp;Youth sports parents have gone bonkers! Ten ways to help you not look like an idiot and make sure your kids enjoy the experience.</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 won't hurry to hire a coach because they won't need one for weeks anyway! Joe Lunardi like Hoosiers less despite not having a reason. &nbsp;Cubs lost last night, but I liked the send in the ninth inning. &nbsp;Tyler Glasnow typical baseball cheat. &nbsp;And finally I tell a youth sports parenting story that paints me as a moron!</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>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>