The 317

The Las Vegas summer league has begun. Scott Agness of the Pacers beat joins our host Dustin to discuss the upcoming season. What kind of team will Rick Carlisle put around him? What can we expect of the young players and this new-look Pacers operation?

The Colts major offseason acquisition, Carson Wentz, is injured and out for 5-12 weeks. Stephen Holder, Colts beat-writer for The Athletic, joins our host Dustin to discuss what Indianapolis' options are at quarterback. Will the Colts go down their depth chart... or trade for a veteran QB?

Big Ten media day approaches in just a few days. Dustin Dopirak and Mike Schumann of The Daily Hoosier sit down to discuss the future of Indiana Football and how they stack up to The Big 10 competition.

The Pacers have hired their next head coach- and it's a familiar face: Rick Carlisle. Host Dustin and returning guest Scott Agness discuss the expectations for the upcoming Pacers season and what we can expect from Rick Carlisle's second tour of duty as the Pacers head coach.

After one ill-fated season, Nate Bjorkgren is out as the Indiana Pacers head coach. Our host Dustin invites Scott Agness of the Field House Files to discuss where the Pacers go from here. What identity does the team want on offense? What personality do they desire of a head coach?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the middle of a long rebuild. Tim Williams joins Dustin Dopirak to discuss the fundamental changes to the organization, the state of the Indianapolis AAA prospects, and when we can expect the Pirates to compete at the major league level.

The Indy500 is upon us! The Greatest Spectacle in Racing returns May 30th with Scott Dixon leading the field. The IndyStar's Nathan Brown joins Dustin to discuss the upcoming race and the feelings of normalcy surrounding the return of the event in 2021.

Dustin is joined by the IndyStar's J. Michael to discuss the Pacers' numerous struggles: Personnel, internal issues, and coaching staff. How do the Pacers improve themselves for the 2021 - 2022 season?

The NFL draft is finally here. Every team has needs and the Colts are no different. Stephen Holder of the Athletic joins our host Dustin to give his opinion on the Colts most pressing needs in the 2021 draft: Will they solidify left tackle in round one? Or will they choose to dominate the Defensive edge?

The Indiana Pacers are struggling and injuries have piled up. Dustin is joined by Scott Agness of the Fieldhouse Files to discuss all things Pacers. Where does the team go from here? Can they make a playoff push? Scott Agness gives his Pacers Perspective on this episode of the 317.

Baylor are the NCAA Champions. Our host Dustin sits down with Brain Hamilton of the Athletic to discuss the national impact of this year's tournament and also Indiana's new coaching staff.

Houston Vs Baylor. UCLA Vs Gonzaga. The NCAA Final Four has begun and there is much to discuss today on The 317 Podcast. Our host Dustin is joined by Dylan Sinn of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette to break-down Indiana's hiring of Mike Woodson, Purdue basketball, and the final four tournament contenders.

Upsets galore in this week's tournament has our host Dustin eating crow on today's episode. Eamonn Brennan joins him to remind everyone of the randomness of March Madness and to discuss the vacant Indiana coaching job.

March Madness is upon us- but the tournament feels much different this year with the COVID-19 regulations in place. Our host Dustin speaks with Brian Neubert about how the pandemic is affecting both the players and the news coverage of the event. They also discuss potential brackets and tournament picks.

Indiana has parted ways with Archie Miller after four seasons. Our host Dustin and Mike Schumann of The Daily Hoosier discuss the firing and also potential head coach candidates.

The midway point in the NBA season is upon us. The Pacers have dropped ten of their last fourteen games and have fell to 10th in the tightly packed Eastern Conference. Our host Dustin is joined by Scott Agness to discuss the state of the Pacers and where the team goes from here.

Purdue has won four games in a row and is rolling. Indiana is playing themselves out of the tournament. With the Bucket Game upon us, Dustin brings in Brian Neubert to discuss the state of each team and his thoughts on who could win it all.

With Indiana on the outside looking in on this year's tournament; Dustin brings in David Woods to discuss the other teams competing in March Madness.

Indiana basketball is struggling. Archie Miller is in the hot seat and confidence in him is low. The Athletic's Eamonn Brennan joins Dustin to discuss college basketball and national tournament implications.

The Colts have made their first major offseason acquisition. Will Carson Wentz rise to the ceiling of his talents? Or will he remain in his lowly 2020 form? Jim Ayello joins our host Dustin to discuss the trade as well as Chris Ballard's negotiating skills as a GM.

Tom Brady's drunken antics. Peyton Manning's stalwart professionalism. Where do the Colts go next at QB? Is there any hope for Indiana basketball? Dustin discusses it all and more with Bob Kravitz of The Athletic.

Dustin discusses Purdue's March Madness chances & more!

With many key vacancies needing to be filled for the Indianapolis Colts, Dustin and Jim share their insight on what is the best move for the franchise this offseason.

Dustin and Mike discuss where Indiana Basketball stands after a very weird week. Colts updates, predictions and much more!

Pacers make a blockbuster trade involving big name players! Dustin talks college and pro sports with David Woods & Scott Agness. How will the Oladipo, Levert & Harden trade impact the Pacers?

Bryan Neuber sits with Dustin to discuss the current climate in Indianapolis sports. What does the future look like for the Colts? The biggest questions facing the Colts as they start their offseason and The Indiana - Purdue game !

Dustin shares his final thoughts before a pivotal weekend. Jim Ayello gives his predictions & Scott Agness talks everything Pacers.

The team discusses the Colts suddenly needing help to get in the playoffs and Indiana's role in the Outback Bowl! Dustin interviews Zak Keefer and John Blau.

This week marks a special extended episode for our Fans! Dustin interviews special guests Zach Osterman, Stephen Holder and popular Crow Worthy podcast Host, Smitty. This episode includes the march to playoffs, college football and much more.

We break down last week's Colts significant win against the Raiders, how they match up against the Texans, how the Hoosiers and its fans are getting jerked by Covid and college football rankings again and what to look for in the upcoming Pacers season. Guests include Bob Kravitz and Scott Agness, both of the Athletic.

What happens if… unfair play during the pandemicWe break down the current Indiana and college football situation brewing in the Big Ten, the Colts escaping Houston with a win and what to expect for this week against the Raiders. Guests include Kevin Bowen, Indianapolis beat writer of 1070 The Fan, and Dylan Sinn of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette.

We break down last week's Colts loss against the Titans, the Hoosiers injury situation and talk about what to expect in the upcoming weekend. Guests include Jim Aiello, Indianapolis beat writer of the Indianapolis Star, and Jon Blau of the Bloomington Herald Times.Colts behind the 8-ball after loss to the Titans What's the Colts path to the playoffs? Wisconsin will be a huge test for the Hoosier's Tuttle?

We break down last week's Colts win against the Packers and Hoosiers loss to Ohio State and see what's in store for the upcoming week. Guests include Stephen Holder, of the Athletic, and Zach Osterman of the Indianapolis Star.Highlights:- Colts' stock rising after wild win over the Packers- What to expect in week 12 against the Titans- Do the Hoosiers have anything left for the Maryland game?

We revisit the question “Are the Colts a good team?” After their win over the Titans, the Colts have a commanding lead over the rest of the division heading into week 11. We talk to Joel Erickson, Colts beat writer for the Indianapolis Star, about the huge game against Green Bay this weekend and if the Colts can pull off the upset. Our other guest is Mike Miller, of the Bloomington Herald, and we talk about the fulfilling Hoosier wins against Penn State and Michigan State and how they are dominating teams. Can they take a step further to become an elite program?

The Hoosiers are a Top 10 team! Currently, Indiana is the second best team in the Big 10 and definitively one of the best teams in the country. This week we talk to Jon Blau, of the Bloomington Herald Times, on the Hoosier's impressive start, the depth of athletes on the roster, and offensive strategy against Michigan. Indianapolis Star's Bob Kravitz also stops by to discuss the tough week 9 for the Colts, the top warning signs from the defeat and another viewpoint on the Hoosier's impressive start from an Indiana Alumni.

The first full week of November and we take a look at all three Indianapolis teams in first place. With the Colts win, they are tied for first place in the AFC Central. In the Big Ten, Indiana and Purdue both are off to 2-0 starts and sitting tied in first place in the Big Ten West division. This week we talk to the Athletic's Stephen Holder on how well they are playing and their position going into the toughest stretch of the schedule. We will also talk with Brian Neubert, who covers Purdue sports for the Gold and Black, and dive into the Boilermakers season start and the opening they have in front of them in the Big Ten West.

This week I welcome the guy who took my old job: Jon Blau! Jon is an IU athletics reporter for The Herald Times in Bloomington. He's a good friend of mine, a fellow Penn State grad and former colleague during my time at The Herald Times.Today we're diving into college football, as we wind up doing almost every time we get together! Despite being delayed due to the pandemic, the Hoosiers have an interesting year on the horizon. With a few question marks around Michael Penix and the defense forced to find a way to replace the production of Marcelino Ball, it looks like it could be a boom or bust year for this team. Jon talks all of the key areas for what we both think can be a very exciting year!We also dive into basketball, and specifically highlight the growing supporting cast that can spread the floor and take some pressure of Devonte Green. The ceiling is higher this year, but how high is it?Zak Keefer joins me for the second half of the show this week to talk about a Colts team who we still can't figure out. We don't really know yet if this team is legitimately good, but at 5-2 they're in a good position going into November with time to bring it all together. Zak has some great insights about how they can take the next step and what we might expect to see during the second half of the season.

Pacers reporter Scotty Agness joins us to talk about the Pacers' new head coach Nate Bjorkgren!Nate was an early candidate for the job, and after not hearing much about the search for the past month, he has finally been announced. He has a reputation as a great communicator and was a valuable mind on the Toronto Raptors' coaching staff during their championship run.Scotty delves into the entire process the Pacers went through in hiring Bjorkgren, other candidates that were considered and what ultimately made Nate standout as the coach the Pacers brass was most excited about.How will this team develop under Bjorkgren? Will he be able to convince Oladipo to stick around for the foreseeable future? It's the beginning of a new era, and a young, communicative coach fresh off a championship in 2019 may be the spark plug this team needs!

We're joined by Colts beat writer Joel A. Erickson of the Indy Star to lead off episode 6 of the 317 podcast! Joel and I tackle what went wrong this past week against the Browns and what we learned about this Colts team in the process. This week exposed a bunch of key weaknesses for an up and down Colts team that is struggling to find it's identity and nail down a statement win. Can Philip Rivers really be expected to lead this team to victories over tough opponents, or is he just too old? Will the defense crumble every time they face a good mobile quarterback? Will the offensive line show up at some point? The Colts need to start answering some of these questions soon if this season is going to be successful. Joel is followed by The Athletic's Bob Kravitz, who wrote a big piece this week on the ten black players who boycotted the IU in 1969. Joel details what the extreme sacrifices that boycott meant for those players, including being forced to leave the state, the toll it took on individuals involved and the comparison with boycotts happening during the pandemic, and we pay tribute to an all-time Indy great and local legend George Taliaferro. Joel also talks Colts, the intensity of the NBA bubble and the bungling of the coronavirus outbreak on the Tennessee Titans. I take another swing at MLB playoff predictions after nearly putting up an O-fer thus far on the AL side and I ruminate on what this latest championship means for Lebron's legacy. Presented by @crowworthy.

Welcome to the 317 Podcast where we dive deep into Indiana sports, bringing you esteemed local guests and trending topics! On this episode we discuss the Colt's dominating defense and preview the tough week 5 matchup with the Cleveland Browns. We also answer some of the Pacers' offseason questions. Finally, we get into another set of predictions for the next round of the MLB playoffs. Presented by @crowworthy.

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!