JMV is joined by Pacers President Kevin Pritchard at the top of the show to get into a lot including when Kevin decided to fire Nate McMillan, if the current roster has what it takes to play with more space and 3 pt shooting, how he expects Oladipo to look next season, and if he knows when the start of the next NBA Season will be.

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(00:00-25:03)-Kevin Bowen sits in for JMV today and starts out the show with his thoughts on Pacers President Kevin Pritchard’s press conference and some interesting things he said that can hint at what the Pacers could look like next season with a new head coach. Kevin makes the argument why he believes either Sabonis or Turner will be traded this offseason, why it seems like Pritchard wants a “modern NBA” head coach with a team that shoots more 3’s, and if Oladipo will be the “franchise player” in Indiana long term.

(25:03-39:55)- Greg Rakestraw joins Kevin Bowen to react to the breaking news that the Big Ten is looking at starting their season October 10 and if that will be possible before looking at some interesting scores from high school football from last weekend and some big time players in the area that showed out. Greg then makes the case for 15% capacity in Lucas Oil Stadium for Colts games with the Indy11 as the guinea pig.

(39:55-48:29)-Kevin Bowen dives into the Pacers coaching search and agrees with a caller on why Mike D’Antoni wouldn’t be a great hire to win basketball games.

(48:29-1:12:27)-IndyStar Colts reporter Joel Erickson joins KB to talk about the Colts decision to cut FB Roosevelt Nix, how TY Hilton will change in the Colts offense as he gets older, if the Colts will look at trading for Browns TE David Njoku after Trey Burton went down, and the guys go back and forth with different guys on who will and won’t be on the 53 man roster

(1:12:27-1:28:01)-KB gets into some Pacers coaching candidates and why he thinks we need to get away from trying to find a coach with Indiana connections and what he thinks about the rumor of the Colts trading Malik Hooker for Browns TE and former 1st round pick David Njoku

(1:28:01-1:36:31)-Kevin gives some Colts fantasy advice with what to do with TY Hilton, Marlon Mack, and Jonathan Taylor

(1:36:31-2:01:02)-Covering the Pacers with Forbes, Tony East joins Kevin Bowen to discuss a variety of Pacers topics including the pros and cons of hiring Mike D’Antoni, Kevin Pritchard’s response about Oladipo’s future with the Pacers, and how much cap space the Pacers will have this offseason

(2:01:02-2:15:57)-Kevin Bowen has the latest with the Alvin Kamara trade rumors, how amazing it is that out of 2,500 current NFL players tested for COVID only 4 are currently positive with the virus. KB breaks down why he thinks the NFL will be able to play a full season.

(2:15:57-2:20:40)-KB closes out the show with some excitement college football times and what no fans will take away from the experience

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(00:00-11:29)-IndyStar Colts reporter Joel Erickson joins KB to talk about the Colts decision to cut FB Roosevelt Nix, how TY Hilton will change in the Colts offense as he gets older, if the Colts will look at trading for Browns TE David Njoku after Trey Burton went down, and the guys go back and forth with different guys on who will and won’t be on the 53 man roster

(11:29-33:50)-Covering the Pacers with Forbes, Tony East joins Kevin Bowen to discuss a variety of Pacers topics including the pros and cons of hiring Mike D’Antoni, Kevin Pritchard’s response about Oladipo’s future with the Pacers, and how much cap space the Pacers will have this offseason

(33:50-45:21)-Greg Rakestraw joins Kevin Bowen to react to the breaking news that the Big Ten is looking at starting their season October 10 and if that will be possible before looking at some interesting scores from high school football from last weekend and some big time players in the area that showed out. Greg then makes the case for 15% capacity in Lucas Oil Stadium for Colts games with the Indy11 as the guinea pig.

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(00:00-27:11)-JMV has a lot to get into about what happened over the weekend including the Colts TE room getting thinner with Trey Burton out for a few weeks with a calf injury. JMV is convinced the Colts are cursed by injuries to key players.

(27:11-40:22)-JMV takes some calls about the depth at the TE position after Trey Burton went down with a calf injury and when Colts fans should expect Mo Allie-Cox to become a consistent contributor, and why Jack Doyle could be in for a big year with Rivers.

(40:22-48:06)-JMV takes some listener questions about week 1 vs the Jaguars being a “must win” for the Colts to have a big season, and why JMV has lost faith in his Redlegs

(48:06-1:17:34)-ESPN Jaguars Reporter Mike Dirocco joins JMV to talk about the Jaguars releasing Leonard Fournette and trading DE Yannick Ngakoue to Minnesota and if the Jags are officially “tanking for Trevor Lawrence”. JMV makes the case that this year would be the best ever to tank a season and why the Jags GM David Caldwell makes former Colts GM Ryan Grigson look like a drafting wizard

(1:17:34-1:29:17)-JMV answers fan twitter questions about how it doesn’t feel like the NFL will be back soon and the best part of a fantasy football season, the draft. Then JMV gives his favorite John Thompson memories from the 90’s and how great the Big East used to be.

(1:29:17-1:42:23)-JMV gets into it with a caller about some of the protests and why the NBA players boycotted playing for a few games last week

(1:42:23-2:10:12)-The Athletic’s Zak Keefer joins JMV to discuss what Colts position groups are the biggest worries heading into the season, why camp has proven that the Colts made the right decision to bring in Philip Rivers, why RB’s will be a big part of the passing game this season, how TY Hilton looks coming off an injury riddled season, and if week 1 vs Jacksonville is “must win”

(2:10:12-2:18:35)-JMV reacts to the Big Ten news that the President vote to postpone the football season was 11-3 and someone asks him how he keeps sane from social media

(2:18:35-2:24:18)-JMV closes out the show with a recap of his #JMVTakeover and reveals the big guest he will have on Wednesday

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(00:00-19:44)-ESPN Jaguars Reporter Mike Dirocco joins JMV to talk about the Jaguars releasing Leonard Fournette and trading DE Yannick Ngakoue to Minnesota and if the Jags are officially “tanking for Trevor Lawrence”. JMV makes the case that this year would be the best ever to tank a season and why the Jags GM David Caldwell makes former Colts GM Ryan Grigson look like a drafting wizard

(19:44-45:10)-The Athletic’s Zak Keefer joins JMV to discuss what Colts position groups are the biggest worries heading into the season, why camp has proven that the Colts made the right decision to bring in Philip Rivers, why RB’s will be a big part of the passing game this season, how TY Hilton looks coming off an injury riddled season, and if week 1 vs Jacksonville is “must win”

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(00:00-26:01)-JMV is back at it with the final Backyard Bourbon BBQ event of the year in Greenfield and he tells the story about needing a police escort to the house because he was so lost. JMV has been hearing that the Pacers were interested in Mark D’Antoni as their next HC since early July and reveals the latest info he’s heard about the Pacers HC search.

(26:01-46:29)-Friend of the Show Derek Schultz joins JMV to discuss why the Nate McMillan offensive system warranted a change at HC with the way basketball is played in 2020, if Myles Turner or Domas Sabonis is a better trade piece this offseason, if Oladipo still views himself as a max NBA player

(46:29-51:01)-JMV takes a call about why the Pacers shouldn’t trade Turner or Sabonis and why a retread Head Coaching hire would be a mistake

(51:01-1:14:16)-Bob Lovell from Indiana Sports Talk joined JMV to talk about the high school football games that were cancelled last week due to positive COVID tests, if there are any more schools having issues with COVID outbreaks, some of the top storylines and matchups in the state going into the weekend, and some of the flip flopping in the Big Ten as they try to start their season in November.

(1:14:16-1:32:34)-ESPN’s Mike Wells joins JMV for a hilarious conversation about some of the classic 90’s movies before getting into the Pacers parting ways with McMillan and Well’s reaction, if predictions of the Colts winning 12 or 13 games this year are too optimistic, and who they think of Sabonis or Turner get traded this offseason.

(1:32:34-1:35:30)-JMV answers a couple listener questions and an update on the Big Ten trying to play football this fall

(1:35:30-1:59:33)-JMV brings on the cops that had to escort him to his backyard bourbon broadcast and why they decided to stop for a frantic JMV and then Pat Sullivan from Sullivan Hardware & Garden joins JMV to discuss what homeowners should be doing to prepare for the fall, and then Jimi Hendrix from Live Nation joins to talk about the first live concert Live Nation is putting on since March happening this weekend.

(1:59:33-2:08:52)-JMV brings on Brent Holverson from Heaven Hill Distilleries to discuss the upcoming NFL season and more!

(2:08:52-2:12:35)-JMV closes out the show with a preview of the #JMVTakeover and the upcoming Colts Happy Hour

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(00:00-18:53)-Friend of the Show Derek Schultz joins JMV to discuss why the Nate McMillan offensive system warranted a change at HC with the way basketball is played in 2020, if Myles Turner or Domas Sabonis is a better trade piece this offseason, if Oladipo still views himself as a max NBA player

(18:53-28:56)-Bob Lovell from Indiana Sports Talk joined JMV to talk about the high school football games that were cancelled last week due to positive COVID tests, if there are any more schools having issues with COVID outbreaks, some of the top storylines and matchups in the state going into the weekend, and some of the flip flopping in the Big Ten as they try to start their season in November.

(28:56-46:07)-ESPN’s Mike Wells joins JMV for a hilarious conversation about some of the classic 90’s movies before getting into the Pacers parting ways with McMillan and Well’s reaction, if predictions of the Colts winning 12 or 13 games this year are too optimistic, and who they think of Sabonis or Turner get traded this offseason.

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(00:00-26:35)-With more info on the firing of Nate McMillan JMV gives his opinion and why Pacers fans should be happy if it’s true that Pacers ownership was the one that pushed for a new head coach, the roster makeup of the team and why it could dramatically change. 

(26:35-44:22)-ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins JMV to make his argument why he doesn’t think it was fair to fire Nate McMillan and why you can’t just look at his postseason record with Indiana for a full picture, why the players message is more powerful when they’re together in Orlando, and from a front office perspective how much the GM and Team President should take into account a players wishes in making a decision.

(44:22-48:09)-JMV gets a Myles Turner trade scenario that he isn’t a fan of and asks the listeners how many of them went to bed before the Colts comeback vs Tampa Bay on MNF back in 2003

(48:09-1:18:32)-Friend of the Station, Michael Grady, joins JMV to discuss the risk NBA players are taking in boycotting playoff games, why yesterday was a historic moment in the history of sports, his opinion on if it was fair that the Pacers fired Nate McMillan with the injury history the Pacers have had, and why the Pacers have to open the checkbook if they want to be a contender

(1:18:32-1:28:35)-JMV dives into what type of roster transformation would have to take place if Mike D’Antoni and if Myles Turner would be a better fit than Sabonis 

(1:28:35-1:33:14)-JMV answers some listener tweets and makes the revelation about why he’s always wanted to live in a house on stilts down in Lousiana

(1:33:14-2:00:30)-Mike Chappell from CBS/Fox59 joins JMV to look back at the Colts vs Tampa Bay MNF game in 2003 and what he remembers covering that game and Peyton Manning’s funny story about listening to his answering machine back in Indy. They then discuss the reasons why the Cotls decided to not practice today and what concrete steps they are taking for change in our community, why Tyquan Lewis has begun to be a difference maker in year 3, the OL domination so far, and how the kicker battle is shaping up.

(2:00:30-2:10:45)-JMV answers twitter questions and finds out what the TV show “Love Island” is 

(2:10:45-2:13:53)-JMV gives some of the info on his Golf Outing to benefit Teachers Treasures and closes out the show

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(00:00-16:29)-ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins JMV to make his argument why he doesn’t think it was fair to fire Nate McMillan and why you can’t just look at his postseason record with Indiana for a full picture, why the players message is more powerful when they’re together in Orlando, and from a front office perspective how much the GM and Team President should take into account a players wishes in making a decision.

(16:29-46:17)-Friend of the Station, Michael Grady, joins JMV to discuss the risk NBA players are taking in boycotting playoff games, why yesterday was a historic moment in the history of sports, his opinion on if it was fair that the Pacers fired Nate McMillan with the injury history the Pacers have had, and why the Pacers have to open the checkbook if they want to be a contender

(46:17-1:04:49)-Mike Chappell from CBS/Fox59 joins JMV to look back at the Colts vs Tampa Bay MNF game in 2003 and what he remembers covering that game and Peyton Manning’s funny story about listening to his answering machine back in Indy. They then discuss the reasons why the Cotls decided to not practice today and what concrete steps they are taking for change in our community, why Tyquan Lewis has begun to be a difference maker in year 3, the OL domination so far, and how the kicker battle is shaping up.

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(00:00-23:41)-JMV dives right into the news that the Pacers fired Nate McMillan with his full thoughts on why they decided to do it now, what changed before giving him an extension last month and then firing him, if he believes Oladipo’s wishes and impending free agency has had anything to do with it, and where the Pacers go from here.

(23:41-43:22)-ESPN’s Brian Windhorst joins JMV to discuss what the chatter was with the Pacers and Nate McMillan before the “extension” and after, if player complaints were a reason McMillan was fired, who some of the potential candidates the Pacers could be looking at and if they would pay big money for a coach like Mike D’Antoni, what the Pacers do with Victor Oladipo, and when the NBA All-Star game will come back to Indy after the NBA cancelled their hotel reservations for next February.

(43:22-48:10)-JMV opens up the phone lines to get fan reaction of McMillan’s firing and what the team is lacking to be an elite team

(48:10-1:11:24)-The Athletic’s Stephen Holder joins JMV to talk about how the Colts look with week 1 of the season coming up in a couple weeks, injuries that have plagued the TE room, why it’s no mistake that the 1st big contract Chris Ballard has given out is given to a DT, and if the Colts will have some fans in the stands.

(1:11:24-1:24:41)-JMV ranks the 5 opening Head Coaching jobs in the NBA and where the Pacers stack up against the rest before taking calls why Kevin Pritchard isn’t held more responsible for the teams short comings 

(1:24:41-1:32:12)-JMV reacts to the news that the Bucks have boycotted their Game 5 matchup vs Orlando and gives his thoughts and then takes a call defending Nate McMillan

(1:32:12-2:00:45)-1075 The Fan’s Kevin Bowen joins JMV to explain why he believes it was warranted that the Pacers let go of Nate McMillan, why this move means that Pacers owner Herb Simon HAS to open up his wallet and sign a big name coach, what kind of roster overhaul will happen in the offseason, and JMV explains why he believes Oladipo will sign an extension with the Pacers

(2:00:45-2:05:06)-JMV gets a funny call that suggests some outside the box names for the Pacers next head coach and if JMV can teach Oladipo how to shoot 3’s

(2:05:06-2:10:07)-JMV closes out the show with what the Pacers need and a funny call talking about Sabonis’s bad feet

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