00:00 - 19:15 - Brad Spielberger of PFF joins the show to crunch some numbers with John! Brad and John discuss some mock drafts, including one that has the Colts taking a WR. They also talk about Michael Pittman Jr, and if he will return to the Colts. They also talk about their expectations for the Colts draft plans. The conversation then turns to more national news, as they get into the Titans hiring former Bengals OC Brian Callahan to be their next head coach. 

19:16 - 43:28 - Chris Denari, the TV voice of the Pacers, joins! Chris and John talk about the end of the Pacers' long western road trip, and how exhausting those trips are. They get into the news that Tyrese Haliburton will miss at least the next 3 games as the Pacers try and manage his hamstring injury; they talk about the impact his absence has on the Pacers offense. John and Chris talk about Pascal Siakam, who will make his Pacers home debut tonight against the Nuggets, and what he has brought to Indiana. 

43:29 - 55:47 -Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network joins for his weekly conversation with John! John needs his spirits lifted after the Haliburton news, so Greg shows his Indiana State Sycamores some love. They preview the Sycamores game against UIC tonight, as well as the increased attention ISU is getting right now. Greg also gives his thoughts on the chances of ISU making the NCAA Tournament. Greg and John then talk Purdue basketball, as they get ready to take on Michigan this evening, as well as how IU is reaching a point where games against ranked opponents are becoming “must-win”. Greg also gives his thoughts on how IU seems to a program that is stuck in neutral. 

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