Inside Indiana Sports Breakfast with Kent Sterling

Will Chris Ballard make his first deadline deal to fill an urgent need with a familiar face?  History tells us no, but there is a first time for everything! Trayce Jackson-Davis named to the preseason All-American team.  Hopefully, he finishes his career on it.  Pacers lose as Myles Turner wanders.  The Mannings provide the most entertaining football show on television.  What about Tom Allen is worth $5M to Indiana University.

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Reich is optimistic about two Colts starters who could return this Sunday, and did not mention a third.  An AFC South divisional title is likely the only way to the playoffs after digging that 1-4 hole.  A wildcard is possible, but with six teams fighting and three exceptionally tough games ahead for the Colts, it's a 53 yard field goal into a stiff breeze.  Not impossible, but unlikely.  

Pacers welcome the defending world champs to Gainbridge Fieldhouse tonight.  Statistically, the Pacers look good offensively.

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Wentz, Taylor, Pittman, and Leonard shine as Colts beat 49ers to set up HUGE game Sunday with Titans!  Indiana Football has nowhere to go but up after debacle against Ohio State!  Pacers host Bucks tonight at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.  Is fans feel downtown Indy is safe?

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Colts earn a sweet 30-18 win in a driving rainstorm.  Four turnovers and a good night from Wentz, Pittman, and Taylor were enough to push their record to 3-4.  Happy flight for the Colts.

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In the thumbnail, I point at a legendary member of the 1976 NCAA Champion Hoosiers - and somehow conjure him for the end of the video!  Newton's commitment is IU's first for the 2023 Class.  Indianapolis Colts seem to be getting Quenton Nelson back.  We'll see about TY Hilton.  A for Braden Smith and Rock Ya-Sin, it's a hard no!  Pacers tonight, and if you want to watch, change carriers!  The comparison between CJ Stroud and Jack Tuttle is all you need to know about Indiana hosting Ohio State tomorrow night!

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Live from Bloomington - the Colts are in a must win stretch!  How important in the loss of Julian Blackmon? Indiana hosts Ohio State tomorrow in the investment opportunity of a lifetime.  Pacers try to avoid 13 minutes of hell in DC and open the home schedule tomorrow.  Sectional Friday tonight!

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DeForest Buckner will return to San Francisco healthy - which cannot be said for most of his fellow starters - including Julian Blackmon! Pacers final play was fine, but 13 minutes in the third and early fourth quarters doomed them. Rick Carlisle must find a way to coax 48 minutes of hard play out of Pacers.

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Blackmon has an Achilles issue, and the Colts are hoping for the best! Fan favorite fourth string QB Jacob Eason claimed by Seahawks.  Quarterback may be a problem for the 49ers Sunday night.  Pacers blow a huge lead, but Chris Duarte sets a Pacers record in his debut.  Bears QB airs dirty laundry on IG.

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Quenton Nelson and Dayo Odeyingbo practiced today!  To beat the 49ers, Nick Bosa much be steered clear of Carson Wentz and Deebo Samuel must not be allowed to catch more than three balls.  

Indiana Pacers open tonight and Malcolm Brogdon will be on the floor for Rick Carlisle's return.  

Memorial Stadium will open two hours before kickoff against Ohio State for those who want to sit on a bleacher for six hours instead of four!  

IU Basketball may get a 2023 commitment Friday from a player who poked Tom Crean a bit in his assessment of his interest in Georgia.

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Jacob Eason released to make room for Sam Ehlinger, but he could be signed to the practice squad.  Eight great reasons to believe the Colts will win in San Francisco.  Eight more great reasons to feel good about the Pacers returning to the playoffs.  One pretty poor reason to feel good about Indiana's prospects against Ohio State.

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