Today’s Best Of Features:

(00:00-19:06) - The hardest working man in Indy media in Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network and Colts Radio Network joins Dan ahead of the first game of the season for the Colts to give his thoughts on how the first game will play out, how many touches he needs to see the Colts give Nyheim Hines, and what kind of scheme the Colts defense could throw at Davis Wills.

(19:06-33:26) - Hour number two of the Dan Dakich Show concludes with former NFL official Mark Baltz from the Hoosier Hardwood Festival to weigh in on why there’s a shortage of officials at all levels, some of the advancements in officiating, and whether or not officials care about how a game ends or either of the teams playing.

(33:26-43:55) - The play-by-play voice of the Houston Texans in Marc Vandermeer joins Dan ahead of the Colts/Texans game on Sunday to detail where his confidence is with the development of the Texans, his initial thoughts on their new rookie running back Dameon Pierce, and what the vibe is like throughout the community.

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