00:00 - 21:02 - Brad Spielberger of PFF joins as NFL teams can officially begin placing the franchise tag on players! Brad gives his thoughts on the Colts possibly using the tag on Michael Pittman Jr. He, Brendan and James talk about if Pittman’s value is greater with the Colts than elsewhere due to the presence and needs of Anthony Richardson. Brad gives his opinion on if Richardson is the true franchise QB of the future for the Colts, considering his abbreviated rookie season. The conversation moves off of the Colts and on to the league overall, as Brad, James and Brendan talk about some of the exciting draft prospects this year.  

21:03 - 47:03 - Connor Onion of the Big Ten Network joins the show! With March fast approaching, Connor, Brendan and James all take a look at Purdue, and what their expectations are for the tournament. They also talk about Zach Edey’s NBA future. The conversation moves to the dysfunction in Bloomington, and the struggles of the Indiana Hoosiers. They then get into Caitlin Clark, the women's basketball phenom who will presumably be the 1st-overall pick this year. 

47:04 - 1:04:42 - Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network joins the show! Greg talks about the IHSAA State Tournament, which will begin soon. He also gives his thoughts on Michael Pittman Jr’s future with the Colts, and if the team will use the franchise tag on him. He, James and Brendan discuss other free agents the Colts might try and bring back. They then move on to college hoops, and dive into what the expectations are for Purdue especially following their loss to Ohio State, as well as the struggles by the Indiana Hoosiers. The conversation closes out with a bit of Indiana State discussion, as well as on the new College Football Playoff 12-team model.

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