The 317

The Athletic’s Stephen Holder joins us again to digest the Colts’ second consecutive win and overall strong performance after their disappointing week 1. The Colts handled the Jets… well, just like they should handle the Jets. They performed well in every phase of the game and had strong performances from key players like Philip Rivers, Jonathan Taylor, Xavier Rhodes and Mo-Alie Cox.

This is the play we expected from the Colts heading into the season, and if they continue to perform at their highest level the AFC South is still a very real possibility. Stephen and I discuss what went right, and why things are trending in the right direction.

Brian Neubert covers Purdue sports for Rivals and he has a wealth of information and insights into both the basketball and football teams. After a very stressful and boring quarantine that nearly cancelled the Big Ten’s seasons, he’s back out there and excited for both upcoming Purdue seasons. We dive into an exciting landscape with lots of unknowns and opportunities for both teams.

Finally, I talk NBA bubble and all of the developments we’ve seen over the past several months. It’s been a strange time and hopefully these players never have to experience it again, but watching games under this format has been intriguing, and we’ve seen a ton of great games and series play out, and wow… how good is Bam Adebayo?!

Sports have found a way to persist despite the pandemic, and we’re all lucky for it. Enjoy the finals, the MLB playoffs, and be thankful!

We’ve got 2 great guests for you on the third installment of the 317 Podcast to talk Colts and college sports up and down. We cover basketball, football, and we leave no stone unturned.

First up is Zak Keefer of the Athletic and former writer for The Indy Star. Zak has a ton of experience as a beat writer for the Colts and an extensive knowledge of football. He’s a long time friend and one of my main go tos for hot takes on the Colts and in-depth breakdowns of every single position on the field.

He’s followed by The Indy Star’s Zach Osterman, who covers both college football and basketball, and is the proud owner of a gigantic saint bernard who graces us with his presence halfway through to say hello and have a short pat!

We dive into Nebraska’s relationship with The Big 10 conference, and whether or not we’re seeing the beginning of a breakup, as well as the low-key revolt that has been happening in the conference.

Zach also has some interesting takes on Archie Miller and both his past and future as head coach of Indiana basketball. He also packs a lot of insights into how this pandemic is shaping not only the current sports climate, but details potential lasting changes that could result.

Enjoy the episode and keep basking in the glow of the Colts’ big week 2 win!

On episode 2 of the 317 podcast we welcome Indianapolis legend Bob Kravitz. Bob is a columnist at The Athletic and a good friend of mine, and calling him a legend was definitely not a subtle way to poke fun at his age.

Bob brings his years of wisdom to the table to discuss the troubling L the Colts just took in their week 1 matchup to a Jags team almost entirely depleted of talent. We discuss the performance of Philip Rivers, the potential silver lining to the Marlon Mack injury, and whether or not this team can rebound and be competitive in the division like we had been expecting, or if this is a sign of things to come for the Colts.

We also dive into potential head coaches for the Pacers, including how exciting it could be to bring Becky Hammon on to break the gender barrier in NBA coaching, and the type of impact that could have both inside and outside the sports world.

Finally, we discuss the impact of whether or not The Big Ten plays its college football season and what type of ramifications could come from not playing, including how many layoffs may result across entire universities and what this season will mean for the debate on whether college athletes can really be considered normal students who do not merit financial compensation.

Welcome to the 317 Podcast where we dive deep into Indiana sports, bringing you esteemed local guests and trending topics! For our inaugural episode we’re kicking things off with a bang with 2 stellar guests: The Athletic’s Stephen Holder shares insights from training camp on the upcoming Colts season, and Scotty Agness, host of the Fieldhouse Files Podcast talks all things Pacers.

The coronavirus pandemic has thrown the sports world into a strange, unfamiliar territory. As teams and players are navigating this new landscape, we are navigating how to cover them and bring you the content you are used to. Fortunately for us in Indiana, despite the world being turned upside down, we have two very enticing teams with potential to make big gains next season.

From adding Phillip Rivers to an offense that has a sneaky number of weapons, to a solid linebacking corps and draft class, the Colts have put them in position to potentially take the AFC South.

From the shocking firing of Nate McMillan to Victor Oladipo’s future with the team, the Pacers are at a big, transitional moment in team history, and this upcoming season is going to be pivotal in determining where the team goes from here. Can they make the leap, or do we see them blow up the roster and trade a big name player for future assets?

Tune in to our first episode to hear about your favorite Indiana teams and get insights from the journalists with inside access!