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(00:00-19:45) – Former Colt Darius Butler joined DD for his weekly segment to preview tonight’s matchup against the Tennessee Titans. The guys discussed Philip Rivers and how crucial of a game it is for the Colts who can get back to a tie for first in the AFC South. The guys also discuss Ryan Tannehill and  how dangerous he can be with time in the pocket. Later, Dan asks Darius why the Colts run game is struggling with the combination of Jonathan Taylor, Nyheim Hines, and Jordan Wilkins.

 (19:46-38:13) – In response to the Victor Oladipo rumors that he had talked with other NBA players about leaving Indiana, former Indiana Men’s Basketball head coach and current HC at Georgia Tom Crean jumped on with DD. Tom discussed his personal conversation with Vic and how he denied the story that he had talked publicly about the matter. Tom and Dan also talked about relationships with former players and that they never go away.

 (38:14-1:02:41) – IndyStar Sports Columnist Gregg Doyel made an impromptu appearance with Dan to discuss David Woods’ tweet claiming 107.5 The Fan did not talk about Butler’s new recruiting class and also the Victor Oladipo news. The Oladipo story stemmed from a story in The Star from J Michael. Doyel and DD also talked about the process leading up to Vic possibly wanting out from the news over the summer that he would initially not play in the summer. Later, Dan welcomes his friend Paul Kurharsky from 104.5 The Zone in Tennessee to get us ready for the Colts and Titans.

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(00:00-21:01) – Indy’s own Michael Grady of the YES Network stops by to give us an updated on the dumpster fire that is the New York Jets. Also, MG takes us through the biggest problems with this Colts team and what

 (21:02-37:59) – We need our picks for The Masters and Ryan Burr of the Golf Channel has us covered with a list of who he believes can win the green jacket and win us some green stamps in the process.

(38:00-1:00:52) – Our pal Seth Greenberg visits the show to talks us through all that’s happening to ensure a safe and successful college basketball season this year. Later, Dan and Seth share who they are throwing a sock at and we find out what exactly that means.      

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00:00 – 22:36 – The Head Coach of Indiana Football Tom Allen speaks with Dan about their success thus far into the season. Tom talks about the process of bringing in recruits to IU and some of the strengths of the Michigan State team that they are playing this upcoming Saturday. Tom breaks down how they work on takeaways in practice on how well that has translated to gameday. 

22:37 –  37:53 – Dan talks about which of the Colts rookies have over and underperformed. He also speaks on his thoughts on the draft overall and if Colts fans should still be celebrating the draft class. Dan felt bad for the Jets

37:54 – 45:57 – Dan speaks on some of the new roster moves for the Colts. Is it time for the Colts to move on from Rivers If they lose this Thursday vs the Titans.

45:58 – 1:11:11 – Jason Benetti and Dan talk about Tony Larussa and his DIU offense. Dan and Benetti speak about Dan’s friend sending emails off of his iPad to all sorts of celebrities in his contacts. Benetti is a fan of Luke Fickell and expects Cincinnati to continue to roll in an upward direction this season. How much should Notre Dame be docked for beating Clemson without Trevor Lawrence and does Benetti think Clemson would have won had Trevor played.

1:11:12 -1:25:22  – Mike Chappell thinks the Colts have a champion level defense, Dan and Mike break down how the offense is holding this team back. Mike is disappointed in the running game thus far and talks on how the running game impact Philip Rivers. Mike thinks that the offense does not have enough firepower and that T.Y. needs to step up and stretch the field.

1:25:23 – 1:33:37 – Dan looks at the impact COVID has had on Wisconsin and how that would impact IU’s football season.

1:33:37 – 1:56:53 – Matt Taylor and Dan look at the Colts schedule thus far and what the rest of this season has left for the Colts. Matt is hopeful for a victory on a short week against the Titans he speaks on the factors of a Thursday Night Game against a division rival coming off a loss. Matt brings up the question of why the Colts lack so many home primetime games.

1:56:54 – 2:11:46 – Dan says that the Colts need to win this Thursday or else they could put themselves in a tough position in the second half of the year. He also touches on the lack of weapons in the offense and the lack of mobility of Philip Rivers.

2:11:47 – 2:17:13 - Dan spoke with Jimmy Cook and he gave his JCook Parlay of the Day. They touched on the MAC Football games for the night.

 

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(00:00 - 9:27) - The Head Coach of Indiana Football Tom Allen speaks with Dan about their success thus far into the season. Tom talks about the process of bringing in recruits to IU and some of the strengths of the Michigan State team that they are playing this upcoming Saturday. Tom breaks down how they work on takeaways in practice on how well that has translated to gameday. 

(9:28 - 34:21) - Jason Benetti and Dan talk about Tony Larussa and his DIU offense. Dan and Benetti speak about Dan’s friend sending emails off of his Ipad to all sorts of celebrities in his contacts. Benetti is a fan of Luke Fickell and expects Cincinnati to continue to roll in an upward direction this season. How much should Notre Dame be docked for beating Clemson without Trevor Lawrence and does Benetti think Clemson would have won had Trevor played.

(34:22 - 57:11) - Matt Taylor and Dan look at the Colts schedule thus far and what the rest of this season has left for the Colts. Matt is hopeful for a victory on a short week against the Titans he speaks on the factors of a Thursday Night Game against a division rival coming off a loss. Matt brings up the question of why the Colts lack so many home primetime games.

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(00:00-20:42) – The Dan Dakich Show kicks off following a Colts loss and big Hoosiers win and spends the first segment discussing how offense wins in the NFL, how the Colts lack playmakers on the offensive side of the football, and looks at how Jonathan Taylor’s usage has fallen off ever since his week two performance against the Minnesota Vikings team.

(20:43-32:49) – Dan brings Don Fischer on to the show to talk about the IU game from this past weekend as well as how the Quarterback play from IU has elevated them thus far. They touch on Stevie Scott and Sampson James’s impact on the team and how that duo can help the team going forward.

(32:50-37:56) - Dan talks about the decision not to take the field goal in the Colts versus Ravens game this past Sunday.

(37:57- 1:01:34 ) - Sean Salisbury speaks with Dan about why the Colts did not kick the field goal to make it a one score game. Salisbury talks about if Quenton Nelson was a mistake at the number 6 overall pick a couple years back. The run game continues to struggle Sean speaks on why this might be.

(1:01:35 – 1:16:04) – Callers chime in to talk about the Colts performance last weekend and what the Colts should do this upcoming week if they lose to the Titans on Thursday Night Football.

(1:16:05 – 1:22:35) – Dan touches on the importance of winning and his thoughts on if the Colts and Indy value winning enough.

(1:22:36 – 1:46:51) - Big Joe Staysniak and Dan break down the Colts Offensive Line from this past weekend and what we should expect looking forward. Joe looks at if the Colts are good enough to win the game this upcoming Thursday.  

(1:46:52 – 1:58:45) – Should Philip Rivers still be the starting quarterback of the Colts and is Jacoby Brissett worth keeping around?

(1:58:46 – 2:01:17) - The JCook Parlay of the day and Dan closes out the show talking about what bets he plans on making on the Monday Night Football Game between the Jets and Patriots.

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Today’s Best Of Features:

(00-00 -11:57) – Dan brings Don Fischer on to the show to talk about the IU game from this past weekend as well as how the Quarterback play from IU has elevated them thus far. They touch on Stevie Scott and Sampson James’s impact on the team and how that duo can help the team going forward. 

(11:58 - 35:26) - Sean Salisbury speaks with Dan about why the Colts did not kick the field goal to make it a one score game. Salisbury talks about if Quenton Nelson was a mistake at the number 6 overall pick a couple years back. The run game continues to struggle Sean speaks on why this might be. 

(35:27 - 55:21) - Big Joe Staysniak and Dan break down the Colts Offensive Line from this past weekend and what we should expect looking forward. Joe looks at if the Colts are good enough to win the game this upcoming Thursday.  

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(00:00-23:37) – The Fan’s own Kevin Bowen drops by to hand out his final thoughts and nuggets heading into Colts-Ravens. Plus, we get KB’s take on Notre Dame-Clemson.

 (23:38-34:09) – The Breeders’ Cup is upon us, so our favorite horse racing handicapper Vince Lodl returns to the show to share his best bets.   

(34:10-46:02) – With fourth ranked Notre Dame hosting top ranked Clemson this weekend, we welcome one of the best in the business and the voice of Notre Dame football on NBC, Mike Tirico, to give us the latest from South Bend.     

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(00:00-20:12) – We get football knowledge handed to us from the talented Darius Butler as he shares his analysis of the Colts defense and how it can try and limit Ravens QB Lamar Jackson.  

 (20:13-34:16) – We travel behind enemy lines to learn more about the Ravens with Clifton Brown of BaltimoreRavens.com.    

(34:17-49:02) – ESPN’s Mike Wells stops by to celebrate his election victory that put him on the Brownsburg school board. Plus, we take a deep dive into Colts-Ravens.

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(00:00-14:41) – Colts quarterback Philip Rivers makes his first appearance on the show to reflect on his recent stretch of quality play and discuss where the team can continue to get better.

 (14:42-36:51) – Indy’s own Michael Grady of YES Network visits the show to share his thoughts from the sidelines of Colts-Lions this past weekend and where he feels the team is at roughly halfway through the year. Plus, our weekly Grady Gase Watch update.

(36:52-58:15) – Our guy Seth Greenberg of ESPN’s College Game Day drops by to share his intel on when a college basketball season is likely to start and what the postseason might look like amid the Covid-19 pandemic.   

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(00:00-22:00) – Tuesday opens up with Dan looking ahead to today’s monster lineup. Later, Indiana Hoosiers football head coach Tom Allen drops by to recap Indiana’s second straight win of the season and preview the Hoosiers matchup against the Michigan Wolverines.

(22:01-33:32) – Dan asks listeners and callers what they would do if TODAY Philip Rivers said he wanted a contract extension.

(33:33-41:04) – Hour number one ends with Dan chatting on the Covid-19 outbreak amid Wisconsin football.  

(41:05–1:08:55) – One of our pals, the wonderful Jason Benetti of ESPN drops by to discuss everything from broadcasting Electrical championships to old legends, myths, and ghost stories he’s heard over the years. Dan and Jason exchange stories and callers also participate by sharing crazy stories they’ve encountered.

(1:08:56-1:17:29) – The Dean Mike Chappell of Fox 59 and CBS 4 drops by to talk about the state of the Colts receiving core and whether or not he would extend Rivers today if he asked for one.

(1:17:30-1:26:45) – The second hour of the show concludes with Dan reading off some news about an upcoming college basketball tournament. Plus, an update from Dan on the outdoor work he did yesterday.

(1:26:46-1:49:54) – The voice of the Indianapolis Colts Matt Taylor talks with Dan on the reports of the Ravens’ Covid-19 tests and what it means for Indy this weekend. Plus, the play of the Colts receivers and the current value of T.Y. Hilton is examined.  

(1:42:55-2:03:48) – Dan looks more at the state of the Colts roster and how good he feels the Colts defense is halfway through the season.      

(2:03:49-2:11:12) – Tuesday’s show concludes with Dan sharing the results from the Indiana Grand Racing and Casino Race of the Day. Plus, show producer Jimmy Cook gives out today’s edition of the JCook Parlay of the Day which sees us leave the country and focus on UEFA Champions League.   

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