Podcast appearances and mentions of Curt Cignetti

Indiana football has won 20 straight games, and a victory at Rutgers would put the Hoosiers alongside Texas and Washington for the longest FBS winning streak of the 21st century. On this Bison Briefing, Galen Clavio looks at just how dramatically Curt Cignetti has changed Indiana football — and whether the 2026 Hoosiers are actually that far behind last year's championship team statistically.There's plenty happening beyond football. No. 2 Indiana men's soccer hosts No. 4 Maryland in a massive Big Ten matchup, with former Maryland standout Stephane Njike now playing a major role for IU. No. 15 Indiana volleyball takes its 2-0 Big Ten record to No. 6 Wisconsin after getting Avery Tatum back in the lineup.Galen also compares Indiana's 2025 and 2026 offensive and defensive numbers, discusses Josh Hoover's turnover-free start, the pass-rush issues that surfaced against Northwestern, Turbo Richard's status, Tyler Morris, and the possibility of Bryant Haines or Mike Shanahan drawing head-coaching interest.

Can Mississippi State slow down Keelon Russell? Is Florida's defense championship-ready? Coach Geoff Collins joins The Next Round to break down Alabama football, Florida's explosive offense, Georgia's dominance and the biggest questions around the SEC! Collins takes us back to his time with Nick Saban during the early days of Alabama's dynasty and shares his perspective on working alongside Curt Cignetti in Tuscaloosa. Could he see Cignetti's future coaching success coming? Then we dive into Alabama vs. Mississippi State and this weekend's ranked showdown in Starkville. What stands out about Keelon Russell and the Crimson Tide offense, and how will the Bulldogs try to defend Alabama's rising quarterback? Plus, Collins brings a coach's perspective to some of college football's biggest storylines:

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-12:14) – The voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company to share his thoughts on the win over Northwestern on Friday night. They dive into how improved the Wildcats are, when Turbo Richard could be back for the Hoosiers after getting injured in the first half, the penalties that had Curt Cignetti livid on the sideline, and is appalled by the continuity that Cignetti has had on his coaching staff considering all of the success his teams have had. (12:14-27:10) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 & FOX59 joins Jake Query to give his perspective on the win yesterday for the Indianapolis Colts over the Houston Texans. Did he leave with more positives or negatives? Was yesterday the breakout game for Keenan Allen and can we expect similar production down the road? (27:10-38:49) – Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs joins Jake Query to discuss yesterday’s win over the Houston Texans. They discuss the approach for the wide receivers when Alec Pierce got injured again, what it’s like trying to play inside Lucas Oil Stadium when the roof and window are open, and what the week looks like before heading out to London to take on the Washington Commanders. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-23:24) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the Indianapolis Colts win over the Houston Texans to snap their nine-game losing skid. (23:24-37:09) – After looking at the positives from the win yesterday for the Indianapolis Colts, Jake looks at some of the things that might get looked over because of the win. He starts by evaluating the performance from Daniel Jones. Lastly, Eddie provides an update on Tyrese Haliburton. (37:09-44:04) – Jake Query concludes the first hour of the show by taking a couple of calls from Colts fans to share their thoughts on yesterday’s win. (44:04-1:10:04) – The voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company to share his thoughts on the win over Northwestern on Friday night. They dive into how improved the Wildcats are, when Turbo Richard could be back for the Hoosiers after getting injured in the first half, the penalties that had Curt Cignetti livid on the sideline, and is appalled by the continuity that Cignetti has had on his coaching staff considering all of the success his teams have had. (1:10:04-1:25:17) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 & FOX59 joins Jake Query to give his perspective on the win yesterday for the Indianapolis Colts over the Houston Texans. Did he leave with more positives or negatives? Was yesterday the breakout game for Keenan Allen and can we expect similar production down the road? (1:25:17-1:30:57) – Hour two of Query & Company wraps up with Jake reacting to what Tyrese Haliburton had to say about his health heading into the season. (1:30:57-1:52:28) – The final hour of Query & Company starts with Jake Query sharing a revelation he had during his high school reunion on Saturday that he could apply to Sunday’s win for the Indianapolis Colts. He also reacts to the breaking news that JJ McCarthy is being traded to the New York Giants. Lastly, he gives his perspective on Shane Steichen’s game management. (1:52:28-2:09:45) – Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs joins Jake Query to discuss yesterday’s win over the Houston Texans. They discuss the approach for the wide receivers when Alec Pierce got injured again, what it’s like trying to play inside Lucas Oil Stadium when the roof and window are open, and what the week looks like before heading out to London to take on the Washington Commanders. (2:09:45-2:12:21) – The show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the Green Bay Packers due for their own Pat Murphy? After a flat, embarrassing Thursday night loss, we take on the question Packers fans keep asking: is it time to hold Matt LaFleur accountable? We compare Green Bay's lack of urgency to the Milwaukee Brewers, who won 103 games for the first time in franchise history and swept the Cardinals in meaningless games. Manager Pat Murphy still pulled star catcher William Contreras for not running out a grounder. That's the standard the Packers are missing. Then we get into the coaching candidates. Would a Curt Cignetti-type hire be the "Pat Murphy of football"? We weigh the boom-or-bust risk, plus Marcus Freeman as a middle-ground option and NFL names like Brian Flores, Chris Shula, and Sean McDermott. We also ask whether LaFleur has a lifeline. Also in this episode: NFL happiness rankings: Which teams are happy, happy but lying to themselves, unhappy, or pissed? Where do the Packers land? Golden Kegs: the Packers wide receiver room, Jordan Love, and Jaren Hargrave Tapped Kegs: the offensive line, the Tucker Kraft booing take, the running attack, Edgerrin Cooper, Jonathan Gannon, and the blocked kick where the Packers chose not to take the points Badgers stun the field in another "are you kidding me" moment Brewers 103 wins: what it means for Milwaukee heading into October Subscribe for weekly Packers, Brewers, Badgers, and NFL takes from Wisconsin. Suggested tags/keywords: Green Bay Packers podcast, Matt LaFleur, Packers coaching change, Pat Murphy, Milwaukee Brewers 103 wins, William Contreras, Curt Cignetti, Packers head coach candidates, Wisconsin Badgers, NFL power rankings, Packers Thursday night loss, Jordan Love, Packers podcast Wisconsin

Hour 3 of the program opens up with Isaac and Suke discussing Curt Cignetti being mad at Indiana fans for them complaining. Later, the guys talk about the headlines of the day including the end of the Portland Fire season. Joey Harrington joins the program for his weekly appearance and Joey and the guys talk about Isaac Suke's anniversary. Then the guys preview the Oregon/USC game.

Indiana football is 4-0 after surviving Northwestern 29-23 under the lights at Memorial Stadium. Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield break down a sloppy but revealing Big Ten opener, including Lee Beebe Jr.'s 200-yard rushing performance, Josh Hoover's uneven-but-clutch night, Turbo Richard's injury and a defense that struggled to contain Aidan Chiles in the second half.The Hoosiers made more mistakes than we are accustomed to seeing under Curt Cignetti — eight penalties, missed tackles, red-zone problems and several missed opportunities. But Indiana also responded when the game tightened. Hoover made plays with both his arm and legs, the offense scored on five of its final seven meaningful possessions, and IU leaned almost entirely on the running game to finish the night.Galen and Scott also examine the advanced numbers, Indiana's continuing goal-line problems, the offensive line, the officiating confusion early in the game, and why this performance may ultimately be more correctable than alarming. Plus: game balls, Memorial Stadium observations and a new batch of Scott sidebars.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage of Indiana football, IU Athletics and the Big Ten.

It's a producer party today, Curtis Rogers and Maura Dooley fill in for Bump and Stacy and talk Which Seahawk do you want to see step up? // Four Down Territory - 1st Down: What’s a fight you don’t think the NFLPA will win? - 2nd Down: What area should the Seahawks be able to exploit most in facing the 0-2 Commanders? - 3rd Down: Who is another name that needs to step up on Sunday?  - 4th Down: Who should we be talking about more heading into week 3 of the Seahawks season? // The Timeline - The President will be in attendance for Saturday’s Texas/Tennessee game at Rocky Top. - Curt Cignetti has always been a straight shooter and the Indiana head coach is getting tired of his own fans complaining about the heat in the early season. -Cignetti also was asked about the rumor that Indiana benefitted from communication being lost during the national championship game when the President was in attendan -The White Sox clinched a spot in the American League playoffs on Thursday and rookie first baseman Munetaka Murakami gave a hilarious clubhouse interview during the celebration.  

00:00 – 13:44 – Football Friday! Colts try to avoid an 0-3 start, IU gets in action tonight against Northwestern, Packers got their asses kicked last night, Fever lose to the Lynx and are locked into the 6-seed to take on the defending champion Las Vegas Aces 13:45 – 19:51 – Morning Checkdown 19:52 – 42:15 – WTHR’s Dominic Miranda joins us to discuss tonight’s high school football slate, why he believes students should get a free day off if they come out this early to support their team for Operation Football, a huge one between Westfield/Brownsburg tonight, what happened in the 5-2 game between Plymouth and Goshin last week?, Colts-Texans on Sunday, other big games tonight, the NFL fines Matt Gonsalves for mimicking drinking a beer on SNF is peak NFL hypocrisy and stupidity 42:16 – 1:09:05 – Matt Weaver of Peegs previews tonight’s IU-Northwestern game and discusses Curt Cignetti’s want for the fans to stay through the game, how big of a test will this be for the Hoosiers?, the status of Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt, Charlie Becker’s stock, who is the third-best team in the Big Ten?, Chad Buchanan discusses Tyrese Haliburton’s ramp up period heading into the preseason, the Haliburton/Reggie Miller conversation, Morning Checkdown 1:09:06 – 1:21:19 – The national media is taking shots at the Colts: Ryen Russilo says Carlie Irsay-Gordon should not be on the sidelines, Kevin and James weigh in on that narrative, 1:21:20 – 1:26:03 – Our most exciting/best/worst games of the NFL slate: 1:26:04 – 1:50:05 – Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us and discusses banging the pre-game anvil, why he stands the whole game, Taylor’s Tidbits for heading into the Texans game, why Sunday is a must-win in his eyes, Morning Checkdown 1:50:06 – 1:59:03 – Chad Buchanan’s funny answer about James Johnson’s spot on the roster, James is upset over a high school site charging $500 for athlete evaluation 1:59:04 – 2:06:41 – The guys give their picks for Colts-Texans, The Crossover with Jake Query begins with talk of Notre Dame-Purdue this weekendSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 12:25 – WTHR’s Dominic Miranda joins us to discuss tonight’s high school football slate, why he believes students should get a free day off if they come out this early to support their team for Operation Football, a huge one between Westfield/Brownsburg tonight, what happened in the 5-2 game between Plymouth and Goshin last week?, Colts-Texans on Sunday, other big games tonight 12:26 – 22:08 – Matt Weaver of Peegs previews tonight’s IU-Northwestern game and discusses Curt Cignetti’s want for the fans to stay through the game, how big of a test will this be for the Hoosiers?, the status of Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt, Charlie Becker’s stock, who is the third-best team in the Big Ten? 22:09 – 35:01 - Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us and discusses banging the pre-game anvil, why he stands the whole game, Taylor’s Tidbits for heading into the Texans game, why Sunday is a must-win in his eyesSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 16:03 – Kevin’s disgusted about tonight’s Thursday Night Football matchup but more disgusted when he hears it’s the first of three straight primetime games for the Falcons, did the Colts rush Alec Pierce back?, will he even play again this season?, why 60 degrees in September feels different than 60 degrees in March 16:04 – 22:45 – Morning Checkdown 22:46 – 40:49 – Kevin’s worried about the DJ Diesel (Shaq) and T-Pain concert in West Lafayette on Saturday night, the Colts haven’t beaten the Texans in LOS since 2021, why has this game become on the level of at Jacksonville, Shane Steichen still has confidence in Lou Anarumo and the defense, Colts work out some defensive ends yesterday 40:50 – 1:05:48 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses his Friday night plans, the opening at Westfield, who else is in the Mr. Football conversation, Colts thoughts, caller says Steichen is catching way too much heat for Chris Ballard’s mess, Morning Checkdown 1:05:49 – 1:15:13– Curt Cignetti says IU needs to have a great crowd that stays the whole game on Friday night, James is mad Marc didn’t play T-Pain right away, Jonathan Taylor’s start to the season 1:15:14 – 1:22:22 – T-Pain, Tyler Warren’s lack of involvement through two games and Daniel Jones discusses the need to get him involved more in the offense, 1:22:23 – 1:45:50 – New York Giants reporter of the NY Daily News Pat Leonard joins us and discusses the Colts brining in Darius Slayton, why he isn’t still a member of the Giants, why he thinks it’s a perfect fit for the Colts, the relationship between him and Daniel Jones, Lou Anarumo’s head coaching candidacy, Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt get injunction to play for Hoosiers, Morning Checkdown 1:45:51 – 1:56:02 – WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins us for some TNF bets, Colts/Texans, CFB slate, Texas vs. Tennessee, Cubs playoff hopes 1:56:03 – 2:03:18 – The NCAA has already filed an emergency motion for Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt, the Crossover with Jake Query begins with Jake recalling a speeding ticket Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman prepare for Indiana's Friday night showdown with Northwestern by attempting to, among other things, answer the question of just how worried Curt Cignetti is about the Wildcats. Plus, discussions of Josh Hoover's progress, this week's Daley/Wyatt update and some upcoming book events. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 1:01 -- Some housekeeping 3:36 -- How worried is Curt Cignetti? 9:58 -- Taking stock of IU football through three weeks 12:25 -- Josh Hoover and the IU offense 20:25 -- Dealing with greater expectations 26:42 -- Stephen Daley/Kellan Wyatt update 35:17 -- Surprise player(s) so far? 40:01 -- Injury updates Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/09/20/indiana-football-fans-reaction-perfection-national-championship-hopes-josh-hoover-curt-cignetti/91849024007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU Order "Unthinkable to Unstoppable" today: https://bit.ly/4gezKxZ

After Colorado got boat raced by Northwestern and Coach Prime kicked a few players off the team, the hosts debate whether his hands-off approach and last year's health issues explain the slide. They argue the bigger problem is losing Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders while the NIL money and booster support dry up, leaving the celebrity swagger with little to stand on. They also contrast it with Curt Cignetti's approach at Indiana and question how long a money-first model can last.

00:00 – 20:31 –Kevin is “all chips in” on the Colts when it comes to something, Colts defensive ranks are at the bottom of the league in multiple categories, is CJ Allen finally going to start getting more playing time, the addition of Darius Slayton, Curt Cignetti on Josh Hoover criticism, Chip Kelly is Northwestern’s OC, the woeful stats for Keenan Allen and Tyler Warren through two games 20:32 – 38:30 – Michael Wilbon goes scorched Earth on the Colts playcalling in overtime, would the Colts actually fire Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen in-season or wait until after the season no matter how ugly it gets, 38:31 – 58:18 - We look back at Week 2 of the 2006 Super Bowl season for the Colts where they manhandled the Texans, Bill Polian recalls a hectic start to the season and the preseason, we play I GOTTA KNOWSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 13:34 – The Fever took care of business against the Minnesota Lynx, their hopes of a home series in the playoffs could be eliminated tonight if the Dream win tonight, Colts make their signing of WR Darius Slayton official, Kenny Moore signs with the Eagles, Michael Penix gets the nod for the Falcons vs. the Packers on TNF 13:35 – 22:47 – Morning Checkdown 22:48 – 43:13 – Kevin is “all chips in” on the Colts when it comes to something, Colts defensive ranks are at the bottom of the league in multiple categories, is CJ Allen finally going to start getting more playing time, the addition of Darius Slayton, Curt Cignetti on Josh Hoover criticism, Chip Kelly is Northwestern’s OC, the woeful stats for Keenan Allen and Tyler Warren through two games 43:14 – 1:07:25 – Michael Wilbon goes scorched Earth on the Colts playcalling in overtime, would the Colts actually fire Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen in-season or wait until after the season no matter how ugly it gets, Morning Checkdown 1:07:26 – 1:17:43 – The positives and negatives of firing coaches/GMs midseason, how frustrated are the veterans in the Colts locker room?, trading away players 1:17:44 – 1:24:59 – Kevin asks about pop-a-shot ethics 1:25:00 – 1:49:51 – We look back at Week 2 of the 2006 Super Bowl season for the Colts where they manhandled the Texans, Bill Polian recalls a hectic start to the season and the preseason, we play I GOTTA KNOW, Morning Checkdown 1:49:52 – 1:59:43 – Barry Odom discusses the lack of funds for Purdue among other Big Ten teams, Kevin takes issue with claw machines 1:59:44 – The Crossover with Jake Query begins with sitting in the back of class, Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This date in history, Buckeyes get ready for conference play this week, Quick Hitters: Jon Sumrall cannot believe his team's favored this weekend, Michael Penix is back & Cignetti stands up for his QB, Browns win in Tampa Bay, the Bengals beat the Texans, Aaron Rodgers blames Mike McCarthy, and Matt Khalil had a pretty interesting reason for suing his ex-wife.

00:00 – 15:03 – James is back from Kansas City, the Giants got walloped by the Rams and had a mountain of injuries in last night’s Monday Night Football game, the latest on Alec Pierce, he plans to try and rehab instead of surgery…for now, the Laquan Treadwell play and the reaction in the press box 15:04 – 21:27 – Morning Checkdown 21:28 – 44:29 – The Alec Pierce heel/ankle injury timeline and what it means going forward, the Colts sign WR Darius Slayton, Patrick Mahomes reacts to Cam Bynum saying the word “defer” in the overtime coin toss, why Sunday night was the epitome of a Shane Steichen coached game 44:30 – 1:05:28 – Jake Arthur of Locked On Colts joins us and discusses the best way to replace Alec Pierce, did Shane Steichen try to play for the tie given his postgame explanation?, how can the Colts get things back on track, is the defense going to be this horrid all season long?, Morning Checkdown 1:05:29 – 1:17:42 – Is there any way to measure IU after these first three opponents?, Curt Cignetti rattles off his record before yesterday’s press conference, the Taylor Swift effect at Chiefs game, a missed opportunity by Anthony Gould 1:17:43 – 1:25:40 – The overtime playcalling by Shane Steichen, a caller says she went down a GM rabbit hole during Chris Ballard’s hiring cycle 1:25:41 – 1:47:59 – The latest on Alec Pierce’s injury and timeline for a return, a caller calls in and says we’ve been to negative on the Colts and the guys get heated, the signing of Darius Slayton, the disaster on defense, Morning Checkdown 1:48:00 – 1:58:39 - The Colts have the longes current losing streak in the NFL and the next team behind them is a handful behind them, 1:58:40 – 2:04:l2 – The Crossover with Jake Query begins with Kevin’s throwback pictures, could the Colts get back on track with their season?Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National sportswriter Mike DeCourcy (@tsnmike) joins us for two segments beginning at 9:00 a.m. We'll discuss:

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Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-12:45) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 & FOX59 joins Query & Company to recap last night’s loss for the Indianapolis Colts to the Kansas City Chiefs. They discuss Shane Steichen’s decision to run the ball on consecutive plays after the Laquon Treadwell catch, how horrible the defense has been for two weeks, and what he has heard regarding Alec Pierce’s heel injury that resulted in him leaving the stadium in a boot and crutches. (12:45-23:39) – The voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, joins Jake Query to discuss Indiana’s win over Western Kentucky. Their conversation begins by highlighting the sportsmanship and genuine concern Curt Cignetti’s players were showing when the Hilltoppers offensive lineman was down with a concerning injury. Jake asks Don for what concerns he has about Indiana heading into conference play and previews Friday’s game for the Hoosiers against the improved Northwestern Wildcats. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-25:22) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison talking about another loss for the Indianapolis Colts. Jake believes that he has seen this “movie” that Carlie Irsay-Gordon said that was paused before. (25:22-35:53) – Cris Collinsworth noted something on the broadcast last night about Daniel Jones that caught the ear of Jake. He expounds on what Collinsworth had to say about the Indianapolis Colts quarterback. (35:53-42:07) – Jake Query concludes the first hour of the show by reading some replies to his tweet from last night about the Colts overtime loss to the Chiefs. (42:07-1:07:10) – The second hour of Query & Company kicks off with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison taking calls from listeners that are frustrated with Shane Steichen. Plus, Jake has renewed the company elixir to reveal what Steichen was really saying after the game when asked about the decision to hand Jonathan Taylor the football on consecutive plays on their final drive. (1:07:10-1:20:08) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 & FOX59 joins Query & Company to recap last night’s loss for the Indianapolis Colts to the Kansas City Chiefs. They discuss Shane Steichen’s decision to run the ball on consecutive plays after the Laquon Treadwell catch, how horrible the defense has been for two weeks, and what he has heard regarding Alec Pierce’s heel injury that resulted in him leaving the stadium in a boot and crutches. (1:20:08-1:25:32) – Hour two of Query & Company wraps up with Jake thanking the American Heart Association for having them at their event over the weekend and recapping the college football weekend for Purdue and Indiana. (1:25:32-1:49:56) – The final hour of the show starts with Jake Query going full scorched earth on the Indianapolis Colts defense putting up historically bad numbers. Jake is over everything that has been said by the organization since the end of last season. (1:49:56-2:01:32) – The voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, joins Jake Query to discuss Indiana’s win over Western Kentucky. Their conversation begins by highlighting the sportsmanship and genuine concern Curt Cignetti’s players were showing when the Hilltoppers offensive lineman was down with a concerning injury. Jake asks Don for what concerns he has about Indiana heading into conference play and previews Friday’s game for the Hoosiers against the improved Northwestern Wildcats. (2:01:32-2:07:55) – The show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JMU went out to San Diego State and got a huge road win, 26-13, snapping the Aztecs' seven-game home winning streak and setting a new program record for longest regular-season road trip in JMU history. Delvin Joyce breaks down everything he learned about this team through three games — the offense, the "bend, don't break" identity of Robert Bala's defense, and what Billy Napier's coaching style is starting to look like. Then, JMU Hall of Famer Vad Lee joins the show with a bold take: even when JC Evans is healthy, he believes it's still Cam Coleman's job. Plus, a full preview of this week's rivalry matchup at Old Dominion, another edition of "What You Talking About, Willis," and a Take It To The House reflection from Delvin's whirlwind week in San Diego. In this episode: Recap of JMU's 26-13 win at San Diego State Five things Delvin learned about this team through three games Vad Lee breaks down Cam Coleman's performance and gives his QB battle verdict Robert Bala's "bend, don't break" defensive identity Is Billy Napier more Cignetti or more Chesney? Players coming into focus: Cole Keller, Nikkea Jackson, Ken Willis, and more Old Dominion preview: keys to the game, players to watch What You Talking About, Willis: the Mountain West Conference's FBS history fumble Take It To The House: why you shouldn't wait for "someday" Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode of To the House. Send your questions for "Toting the Mail" to jmusportsnews@gmail.com — subject line "To the House" — or hit us up on Instagram/X @JMUtothehouse. New episodes of To the House drop every Monday. Also check out the JMU Sports News Podcast and Purple Perspective, with Jack and Daeshon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Indiana football is 3-0 after a 38-0 shutout of Western Kentucky, yet the reaction around the Hoosiers is surprisingly complicated. Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield break down what Indiana actually did well, the growing scrutiny around Josh Hoover, the state of the running game and defensive front, and why a comfortable win can still leave fans wanting more.The box score says domination: Indiana outgained Western Kentucky 513-186 and allowed only 49 yards in the second half. But the game did not always feel that way. Galen and Scott dig into the disconnect between the statistical performance and the eye test, including missed throws, third-down frustrations, inconsistent rushing lanes and a first half that felt flatter than the final score suggests.Charlie Becker provides the highlight of the day with another explosive touchdown, while Hoover becomes the center of the larger conversation. His ball placement was uneven at times, but Galen and Scott push back on the idea that three games are enough to decide what kind of quarterback he can be. His early production remains comparable to where Kurtis Rourke and Fernando Mendoza were at the same stage of their Indiana seasons, and this offense is still learning what its most reliable answers will be.The advanced numbers show a similar story. Indiana's third-down performance against Western Kentucky was a legitimate weakness, but its season-long offensive efficiency remains solid. Turbo Richard flashed again in the running game, while Lee Beebe Jr. had a tougher afternoon as Western Kentucky focused heavily on stopping the run. The tight end room also remains a work in progress as Indiana searches for the kind of dependable third-down option it had in Riley Nowakowski last season.Defensively, the Hoosiers have now pitched two shutouts in three games. Rolijah Hardy continues to emerge at linebacker, while Indiana's defensive line and secondary are still working through personnel changes and early-season injuries. Galen and Scott discuss why there are still things to improve without losing sight of what the defense has actually accomplished.The episode also covers the continuing eligibility uncertainty surrounding Stephen Daley and Kellen Wyatt, Charlie Becker getting a look as a punt returner, Fernando Mendoza's latest State Farm campaign, and a first look at Indiana's Friday-night Big Ten opener against Northwestern.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage of Indiana football, IU athletics, Curt Cignetti, Big Ten football and the Hoosiers throughout the 2026 season.

Should No. 11 BYU be on upset watch Saturday night in Fort Collins? KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper opens Thursday's show with the question that nobody in Cougar Nation wants to ask but everybody is quietly thinking about.  Next, Mitch has some fun with the viral story of the week. RotoGrinders published its "Most Handsome College Football Coaches" rankings on Sunday, analyzing 414 images of all 138 FBS head coaches using facial landmark technology that mapped 468 facial landmarks per image against neoclassical facial proportions and Pallett-Link-Lee ratios. Duke's Manny Diaz took the No. 1 spot with a 75.9 out of 100 final score. Indiana's Curt Cignetti landed second. Clemson's Dabo Swinney came in third and had the quote of the week when a reporter told him about the ranking at his Tuesday press conference: "As in good looking? Finally something comes my way. I thought you were gonna say, like, 'most hated guy' or whatever."  In the third segment, Mitch runs through his Week 3 Big 12 picks. It's a loaded slate with 13 games involving Big 12 teams, headlined by the Friday night showdown between No. 22 Houston and No. 13 Texas Tech in Lubbock. Saturday's slate features the inaugural Union Jack Classic at Wembley Stadium in London, where Arizona State takes on Kansas at 10 a.m. MT on FS1, the first Big 12 conference game ever played on foreign soil. Finally, Mitch wraps the show by pivoting to basketball and sharing his takeaways from the 2026-27 Big 12 men's basketball schedule. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast sponsored by Zions Bank to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman preview Indiana's final nonconference game, against Western Kentucky, updating injuries and eligibility statuses. Plus, a discussion of their forthcoming book! Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 1:10 -- Digging into Western Kentucky 6:22 -- Comparison point to UGA? 8:26 -- What's the latest on Wyatt and Daley 15:03 -- Injury updates 23:02 -- Indiana's nonconference approach 32:52 -- Previewing "Unthinkable to Unstoppable" Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/09/13/indiana-football-charlie-becker-touchdown-catches-nfl-draft-stock/91732482007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU Preorder "Unthinkable to Unstoppable" today: https://bit.ly/4gezKxZ

Indiana football turns toward Western Kentucky, and this Bison Briefing covers the Hoosiers' next matchup, new NIL revelations involving former IU athletes, early concerns about the Big Ten, and a huge weekend for Indiana soccer and volleyball.Galen Clavio opens with No. 2 Indiana men's soccer preparing to host defending national champion Washington at Armstrong Stadium after the program's best start since 1997. IU volleyball is also rolling, ranked No. 21 after wins over Cal Poly and Eastern Illinois and continuing to build on last season's Sweet 16 run.The football portion starts with Curt Cignetti's latest media availability and the defensive progress Indiana showed against Howard. Galen looks at how Daniel Ndukwe, Stephen Daley, Kellen Wyatt, Tobi Osunsanmi, Chiddi Obiazor, Tyrique Tucker, and Mario Landino are fitting together up front, while Jamari Sharpe's expected return gives the secondary another important piece heading into Western Kentucky.The Hilltoppers have struggled badly through their opening games, giving Indiana another opportunity to sharpen personnel packages and build chemistry before Big Ten play. The larger question is how quickly IU can get its defensive front and secondary operating with the same kind of cohesion that emerged several weeks into last season.Galen also explains why noon kickoffs continue to dominate major college football television windows, using the recent Ohio State-Texas ratings as an example of why Big Noon remains so valuable to Fox.Then comes one of the most interesting parts of the episode: court testimony revealing NIL compensation involving Sam Alexis, Stephen Daley, and Kellen Wyatt. Galen argues that the numbers complicate the idea that Indiana simply “bought” a championship, and instead reinforce how effectively Curt Cignetti and his personnel staff identified undervalued players in the transfer market.The listener Q&A also covers whether the Big Ten's poor nonconference start could eventually hurt Indiana's College Football Playoff résumé, why Khalil Benson may have slipped through the NFL evaluation process, why IU fans should stop correcting recruits who accidentally say “University of Indiana,” and whether the commitment of German center Felix Kiehlneker changes Indiana's pursuit of five-star Darius Wabbington.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast, Bison Briefing, Indiana football, IU athletics, Big Ten football, and college football coverage all season long.

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00:00 – 12:19 – The Kansas City Chiefs took it to the Broncos yesterday and they played bully ball with Denver, Kenneth Walker dominated the Broncos, Shane Steichen tries to describe what went wrong yesterday, Patrick Mahomes looks back to normal and is up next against the Colts, 12:20 – 18:35 – Morning Checkdown 18:36 – 40:53 – Shane Steichen lists a handful of issues they need to work on following Sunday’s loss to the Ravens, which is the most egregious?, Charvarius Ward discusses wearing the Guardian cap, Cam Taylor-Britt’s suspension is over 40:54 – 1:06:58 – IU players at court hearing, the absolute ass kicking the Ravens gave the Colts, Kevin thinks Purdue fans should get season tickets if they stay up and watch the entirety of Purdue/UCLA on Saturday, Kennan Allen’s “meh” debut, Morning Checkdown 1:06:59 – 1:21:36 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses if we have the fandom where one thing goes wrong and momentum can swing, why did CJ Allen dress but not get a single snap in the game?, why he doesn’t think a missed extra point matters in most scenarios, did he see any limitations in Daniel Jones on Sunday?, Joey Votto’s late night tweet 1:21:37 – 1:26:17 – Should the Colts bench Jaylen Carlies already?, other questions after Week 1 1:26:18 – 1:49:23 – Should Steichen bump Kendrick Lamar to fix the vibes in the locker room, Mike Nizolek of the Bloomington Herald Times joins us and discusses his five hours at a court hearing yesterday, the lack of a result there, Josh Hoover’s performance through two games, his book and more Curt Cignetti nuggets, Morning Checkdown 1:49:24 – 1:59:53 – Kevin is aroused and makes Marc guess why, Lane Kiffin claims the pressure is all on Ole Miss on Saturday, James Franklin continues to be an ass, is Brian Kelly going to be a prime candidate next offseason 1:59:54 – 2:09:24 – The Crossover with Jake Query starts off with Kevin telling him he’s erect over Tiger Woods in 2026, would Brian Kelly be a good fit for Clemson, would Cignetti ever leave for the NFL, Jake’s excitement Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-12:14) – Former Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Rick DeMulling joins Query & Company to give his perspective on the loss to the Baltimore Ravens. What did he notice right out of the gate with the defensive approach? Where do the Colts need to improve between now and Sunday night? How long does a loss like that stick with a player? (12:14-26:12) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 & FOX59 makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company to recap yesterday’s blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Was that a sign of things to come this season for the Colts? Will Carlie Irsay-Gordon continue to stand on the sideline with a headset? (26:12-39:52) – The voice of Indiana football, Don Fischer, makes his weekly appearance on the show to give his thoughts on how the Hoosiers can get better by playing Howard. Jake asks him for his early observations on Indiana’s premiere wide receivers, if the process for Curt Cignetti has changed at all this season following the championship, and the start to his Saturday as he was getting ready for the game. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-23:14) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing yesterday’s disheartening performance by the Indianapolis Colts against the Baltimore Ravens. What were some observations that Jake had leading up to the game? How did he feel about the lack of energy the team had after the first drive? (23:14-36:19) – Former Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Rick DeMulling joins Query & Company to give his perspective on the loss to the Baltimore Ravens. What did he notice right out of the gate with the defensive approach? Where do the Colts need to improve between now and Sunday night? How long does a loss like that stick with a player? (36:19-43:06) – Jake Query concludes the first hour of the show by taking some calls from Colts fans to share their frustrations with another disappointing performance by the team in the Chris Ballard era. (43:06-1:06:16) – Hour number two of Query & Company starts with Jake Query by continuing to take some calls from disgruntled Indianapolis Colts fans after their week one loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Jake looks at the on field product that we saw yesterday and shares his thoughts on the relaxed, non-urgent, and soft approach. (1:06:16-1:21:46) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 & FOX59 makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company to recap yesterday’s blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Was that a sign of things to come this season for the Colts? Will Carlie Irsay-Gordon continue to stand on the sideline with a headset? (1:21:46-1:25:43) – Jake and Eddie conclude the hour by providing an update on how things are going in their MLB season bet with listener Damon. Jake reveals something that Eddie told him during one of the breaks earlier in the show that was shocking to him. (1:25:43-1:49:29) – With accountability being something that the Indianapolis Colts have lacked in the last decade, Jake holds the team accountable by commenting on the way the fans reacted to what they saw last year and yesterday. Plus, he read some replies to his tweet following yesterday’s loss. (1:49:29-2:03:27) – The voice of Indiana football, Don Fischer, makes his weekly appearance on the show to give his thoughts on how the Hoosiers can get better by playing Howard. Jake asks him for his early observations on Indiana’s premiere wide receivers, if the process for Curt Cignetti has changed at all this season following the championship, and the start to his Saturday as he was getting ready for the game. (2:03:27-2:06:57) – The show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana football moved to 2-0 with a 55-0 win over Howard, and CrimsonCast breaks down what actually mattered in a game the Hoosiers controlled from start to finish. Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield recap Charlie Becker's three-touchdown day, the improved running game, Indiana's defensive response, Josh Hoover's uneven-but-promising performance, and a shortened fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium.The show starts with the rarest part of the day: a 55-minute football game. With Indiana fully in control, the fourth quarter was shortened by five minutes, which Galen and Scott both saw as a smart, practical way to avoid unnecessary injuries after the Hoosiers had already gotten what they needed from the matchup.From there, the “smooth and refreshing moment of the game” belongs to two very different things. Galen highlights Charlie Becker, who caught three touchdown passes and continues to look automatic in an Indiana uniform. Scott picks the five minutes that did not get played, because there was no reason to keep exposing players to hits in a game that had already been decided.The football analysis begins with the box score and the big-picture correction from Week 1. Indiana dominated Howard statistically, with a massive yardage advantage, a shutout defense, cleaner penalties, and a more natural-looking rushing attack. Lee Beebe Jr. and Turbo Richard looked more decisive, the offensive line created better movement, and the run game felt more organic than it did against North Texas.The defense also got the response it needed. After a frustrating opener, Bryant Haines' group gave up almost nothing, adjusted after Howard's opening drive, tackled better, produced pressure, and added another pick-six to Indiana's growing defensive highlight reel. Younger players also got involved, including Keishaun Calhoun, who flashed with two sacks.The biggest concern is still worth watching: Hoover's downfield ball placement and ball security. Galen and Scott discuss the underthrows, missed deep-ball opportunities, the fumble that Lee Beebe Jr. recovered, and why none of it should create a quarterback controversy with Grant Wilson. Hoover is still clearly the guy, but there are correctable details that need to improve before Northwestern, Nebraska, and the heavier Big Ten schedule.The second half of the show zooms out to the Big Ten's rough weekend. Ohio State blew a 23-3 lead at Texas, raising familiar questions about physicality and late-game execution. Oregon looks shaky after coordinator turnover and a stunning loss to Oklahoma State. The broader league picture looks messy, with USC rising, Michigan still strange, Iowa grinding, Illinois and Purdue taking damaging losses, and the SEC conversation already looming over the national narrative.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage of Indiana football, IU athletics, Curt Cignetti, the Hoosiers, Big Ten football, and the 2026 college football season.

00:00 – 26:05 – Live from Hooters downtown, JMV opens the show by urging listeners to get down to the Georgia street location before touching on the 49ers 'de-pantsing of the Rams last night. He also sets up what the importance level is for the Colts to win their week 1 game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday. Plus, previewing the college football slate, Cooper Rush is starting for the Falcons plus previewing what’s to come on the show. Also touching on his remembrance of 9/11 25 years ago today and Mark Patrick’s show he did that day while John was producing. 26:05– 40:54 – From Indiana Sports Talk, the legendary Bob Lovell makes his weekly Friday at 3:30 hit. One of the biggest games in the area is the Noblesville and Westfield, John and Bob point out the remarkable job Josh Miracle has done as head coach of the Shamrocks. They get into a conversation of how tough it can be to elevate as a program, especially at the higher levels of classes. Plus, the Evansville Memorial and Evansville Mater-Dei matchup with rivalry implications. 40:54– 44:03 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show 44:03 - 1:06:09 – Risha from Hooters joins John to preview what the specials are for the football weekend before Joel A. Erickson from the Indianapolis Star joins the show. Will Alec Pierce be full-go week 1, what Joel Erickson’s biggest concerns are, are the Colts getting the Ravens at the best time, can the Colts manufacture a pass rush and more. Combined with the pass rush, how will the secondary help that? Lastly, what is his prediction for the team this year? 1:06:09 – 1:12:47 – Risha rejoins the show along with owner of the Georgia Street Hooters, Madison, joins to showcase the specials going on this weekend. 1:12:47 – 1:24:24 –. John and Caleb run through the most intriguing games around the NFL in week 1 1:24:24 – 1:46:47 – Andrew Catalon from CBS is on the call for Colts-Ravens Sunday afternoon. It’s his third straight week 1 Colts call. Andrew breaks down his conversations with Daniel Jones, Shane Steichen and others leading up to the game Sunday. He previews the Ravens side of things as well and why he doesn’t know what to expect from Baltimore. Andrew is a New Jersey native and reflects on the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Then, he details his preparation and some nuggets he’s picked up on throughout. 1:46:47 – 2:00:18 – The voice of the Hoosiers, Don Fischer, returns for his weekly Football Friday appearance. John asks him for some advice on his comedy club appearance before reviewing the week 1 win vs. North Texas and the areas where they can still improve. Plus, what it’s like to do the coaches shows each week with Curt Cignetti and who stood out in week 1. 2:00:18 – 2:03:33 – Wrapping up the show with the group and previewing Bud Light Blue Friday tomorrow!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana football is back at Memorial Stadium for game two, and the Hoosiers' matchup with Howard is less about proving they can win than proving they can sharpen the standard. In this live CrimsonCast preview, Galen Clavio breaks down the Howard Bison, explains the FBS/FCS divide, and looks at what Curt Cignetti's team needs to show after a 52-16 opener against North Texas.The show starts with the challenge of previewing an FCS opponent. Galen explains how the Football Bowl Subdivision and Football Championship Subdivision differ, why Howard's place in the MEAC matters, and why this is still a useful game for Indiana even if the talent gap should be significant.From there, the preview turns to Howard itself. The Bison were picked low in the MEAC, but their opening results suggest they may be more competitive than that projection. Quarterback Ja'Shawn Scroggins is the key name, giving Howard a legitimate dual-threat component with designed runs, scrambling ability, and enough passing-game activity to test Indiana's defensive structure. The offensive line also has more size than a typical FCS front, including former Minnesota lineman De'Eric Mister.For Indiana, the biggest storyline is the defensive response. Galen wants to see cleaner tackling, better run fits, more pressure up front, and a secondary that continues building chemistry after the North Texas opener. The point is not panic — it is that Bryant Haines' defense has a clear opportunity to correct mistakes before the schedule gets tougher.The episode also digs into Nick Saban's “rat poison” concept and why this is exactly the kind of game where a top-five Indiana team has to avoid complacency. Galen discusses Cignetti's public frustration with the defensive performance, why “stalking complacency” matters, and how the Hoosiers can use Howard week to sharpen habits, build depth, and get younger players real reps.The live Q&A covers special teams, punt return explosiveness, Tyler Cherry as a possible QB3, Grant Wilson reps, the AP poll, Miami vs. Ohio State as future IU concerns, Stephen Daley and Kellen Wyatt, and former Hoosiers making noise in the NFL.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage of Indiana football, IU athletics, Curt Cignetti, Big Ten football, and the Hoosiers all season long.

Marc Vandermeer and John Harris count down the final hours to the Texans' Week 1 opener against the Buffalo Bills at Reliant Stadium on this Thursday edition of Texans All-Access on 95.7 The Fan. The guys open with the NFL Kickoff Game, where Drew Lock came off the bench for Seattle and Drake Maye's three fourth-quarter interceptions swung the Super Bowl rematch, then dig into Maye's track record against winning teams and why so few young quarterbacks get real coaching continuity. Pro Football Hall of Fame sportswriter John McClain joins the program on the line on his way to a Gridiron Legends event. The General explains why he believes the Texans' defense could be even better than it was last season, what one early DE Will Anderson Jr. hit on QB Josh Allen could mean, and why the offensive line is the key to the run game with RB David Montgomery and RB Woody Marks in the backfield against new Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard's 3-4. He shares what he expects from QB C.J. Stroud and offensive coordinator Nick Caley, goes around the league on Browns-Jaguars, Ravens-Colts and Buccaneers-Bengals, names the Cowboys and Bengals as his turnaround teams, and weighs in on where Arch Manning could land. Rookie LB Aiden Fisher then sits down in studio. The seventh-round pick and two-time All-American from national champion Indiana talks about managing the long rookie year, what LB Azeez Al-Shaair and LB Henry To'oTo'o have taught him, and why his superpower is the stuff that doesn't show up on a stopwatch. He compares DeMeco Ryans with Curt Cignetti, explains what it's like wearing Ryans' No. 59 and hearing the defensive call through the green dot, and describes playing special teams for Frank Ross, following Cignetti from James Madison to Indiana, and why preparing for Josh Allen is the part of football he loves most. The show closes with Thursday's injury report and a Houston Methodist Minutes segment with Dr. Robert Flannery on hydration and electrolytes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 12:06 – WTHR-TV’s Dominic Miranda joins us for Operation Football to set the stage for the high school slate tonight, previews a night, Avon/Brownsburg, MudSock Game, Kevin’s mom calling out Chatard, his confidence in the Colts heading into Sunday’s opener against the Baltimore Ravens, is there a quiet confidence about the Colts heading into Sunday?, rookies that will get playing time on Sunday, will CJ Allen play at all 12:07 – 20:08 – Matt Weaver of Peegs joins us to preview the IU/Howard spread being the biggest in Hoosiers history, Josh Hoover’s Week 1 performance and bloody nose, Monshun Sales, college eligibility for IU, Cignetti’s comment about past Hoosier football teams, what is going on with Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt? 20:09 – 34:28 – Ben Shelton’s uncle Rick Witsken joins us to discuss the anticipation for Ben to play in the US Open semifinal, Frances Tiafoe and their friendship, the importance of tonight’s match, his emotions heading into tonight, background on Ben and his time in tennis 34:29 – 48:53 - Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us a day after his 41st birthday, Taylor’s Tidbits heading into Week 1 against the Ravens, being in Lucas Oil Stadium really early this morning and seeing setup for opening day underwaySupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 14:16 – The 49ers roll past the Rams in Australia, Colts play football in roughly 48 hours, 49ers dominant win and the Rams failure to show up, Alec Pierce remains limited in practice, Pacers launch their DAZN app, the guys remember 9/11 on the 25th anniversary 14:17 – 20:19 – Morning Checkdown 20:20 – 41:01 – WTHR-TV’s Dominic Miranda joins us for Operation Football to set the stage for the high school slate tonight, previews a night, Avon/Brownsburg, MudSock Game, Kevin’s mom calling out Chatard, his confidence in the Colts heading into Sunday’s opener against the Baltimore Ravens, is there a quiet confidence about the Colts heading into Sunday?, rookies that will get playing time on Sunday, will CJ Allen play at all 41:02 – 1:05:40 – Matt Weaver of Peegs joins us to preview the IU/Howard spread being the biggest in Hoosiers history, Josh Hoover’s Week 1 performance and bloody nose, Monshun Sales, college eligibility for IU, Cignetti’s comment about past Hoosier football teams, what is going on with Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt?, more Anthony Richardson snaps on Sunday or Daniel Jones missed starts?, Morning Checkdown 1:05:41 – 1:20:10 – Ben Shelton’s uncle Rick Witsken joins us to discuss the anticipation for Ben to play in the US Open semifinal, Frances Tiafoe and their friendship, the importance of tonight’s match, his emotions heading into tonight, background on Ben and his time in tennis, family background 1:20:11 – 1:25:26 – The weirdness of last night’s 49ers/Rams game in Australia with it bright and sunny while it was nighttime here 1:25:27 – 1:48:29 – Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us a day after his 41st birthday, Taylor’s Tidbits heading into Week 1 against the Ravens, being in Lucas Oil Stadium really early this morning and seeing setup for opening day underway, Morning Checkdown 1:48:30 – 1:57:52 – We go around the horn of games we like/hate/most entertaining games on the Week 1 NFL slate 1:57:53 - 2:04:33 – The Crossover with Jake Query sponsored by Love Heating & Air Conditioning starts with the guys giving their Colts-Ravens picks, Jake’s memory of Rick Witsken and the US Open semifinal tonightSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 14:50 – Seahawks top the Patriots and Drake Maye was awful in the NFL opener, Colts injury report is out, how much will Alec Pierce play?, AJ Haulcy currently listed as a starter, Sam Darnold’s injury last night 14:51 – 25:29 – Morning Checkdown 29:30 – 40:37 – A new IU book unveils some good ol’ fashioned Curt Cignetti, James’ latest article on Chris Ballard, Colts expectations heading into the season, 40:38 – 1:08:02 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and Kevin is excited because Rake texted him a game and date for their Notre Dame basketball game, a rivalry week in Week 4 of the high school football slate, the Mudsock Game, his thoughts on the US Open, Curt Cignetti’s funny “prayer” before the game against Oregon, Colts-Ravens, Morning Checkdown 1:08:03 – 1:17:48 – WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins us for bets heading into Week 1 of the NFL and CFB, Rams/49ers action, his Colts-Ravens plays, CFB Week 2 plays 1:17:49 – 1:23:30 – Young Jeezy, Colts optimism?, the Colts are underdogs in their first five games 1:23:31 – 1:48:25 – The Athletic’s Zak Keefer joins us and discusses his latest article on college agents and how they are handling NIL deals, his thoughts on the Colts from afar now, why the Colts are going under the radar nationally, are Ballard and Steichen tied at the hip?, Morning Checkdown 1:48:26 – 1:58:15 – Baltimore Ravens reporter for The Athletic Jeff Zrebiec joins us and discusses the addition of Trey Hendrickson this offseason, their rookie center, what will the offense look like with the new coaching staff?, more run heavy?, do the Ravens have enough weapons, Elijah Sarratt 1:58:16 – 2:04:51 – The Crossover with Jake Query starts with 49ers reporters eating Vegemite, Kyle Shanahan is very confused about the time and day in Australia Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana football turns toward Howard week, and this Bison Briefing covers the Hoosiers' biggest watch points after the North Texas opener, plus a wide-angle look at college football's biggest Week 2 games.Galen Clavio opens with a reminder to check out the new CrimsonCast interview with Ben Portnoy, then moves through a packed Q&A covering IU football, the Big Ten, the College Football Playoff, and the broader Indiana athletics scene. The show also includes a quick look back at early CrimsonCast history, including the 2012 Indiana-UMass recap era and the old BlogTalkRadio days.The football discussion starts with Indiana's growing NFL footprint. Galen reacts to IU's graphic of former Hoosiers on NFL rosters, including recent championship-era players like Riley Nowakowski, Elijah Sarratt, Aiden Fisher, D'Angelo Ponds, and Omar Cooper Jr., plus earlier standouts like Miles Price, Curtis Rourke, and CJ West.From there, it's on to the unofficial Big Ten/SEC weekend challenge: Oklahoma-Michigan, Mississippi State-Minnesota, and Ohio State-Texas. Galen gives his read on Michigan's bounce-back chances, why Minnesota may be well-positioned against Mississippi State, and why Ohio State's trip to Austin could tell us a lot about Julian Sayin, Arch Manning, and the early College Football Playoff race.The IU-specific portion focuses on what to watch against Howard. Galen wants cleaner defensive execution, sharper tackling, fewer assignment issues, and more clarity in the defensive line rotations after the North Texas game. He also looks at whether Sean Cuono or another third running back gets meaningful reps with Khobie Martin injured and Turbo Richard and Lee Beebe Jr. leading the rotation.The show closes with a reaction to an excerpt from Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek's upcoming book, Unthinkable to Unstoppable, including Curt Cignetti's “pray for Oregon” line, Indiana's defensive game plan against Dante Moore, and what that Oregon win revealed about IU's rise into a national power. Galen also gives shoutouts to Indiana men's soccer, now surging near the top of the national rankings, and IU volleyball, which finally comes home to Wilkinson Hall.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast, Bison Briefing, Indiana football, IU athletics, Big Ten football, and college football coverage all season long.

We had deep thoughts on thirst traps before this great episode! There were three main training topics that all fit together. First, we connected fatigue resistance to fueling and the central nervous system, using David's long bike past his endurance limits as some evidence.Next was a new study on aerobic v. anaerobic energy contribution, finding that the 50/50 turn-point was at just 78.6 seconds. This has massive implications for how we think about training, and why athletes should rarely be pushing as hard as they can.Then we tied it all together with some updated thoughts on uphill treadmill running from new data. It was an upscale buffet of training talk! Like a physiological Golden Corral! Other topics: Rachael Rudel's US Championship (which happened right before we recorded), how her training works, a new segment called Comments Corner, why you need to be careful about the last song you hear before racing, wisdom on performance from Roger Federer, Curt Cignetti's unique coaching approach, toxic running groups/friends, cycling on and off creatine, weekly mileage as a proxy for growth (or not), the perils of taking off-brand probiotics, the interaction of carbs and taper theory, and the connection between our AI discussions and doping.We love you all! HUZZAH!-David and MeganClick "Get 40% Off" button for 40% off at The Feed here: thefeed.com/swapBuy Janji's amazing gear: https://janji.com/swapGet a deal on the best treadmill on the market from Wahoo: https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/running/treadmills/kickr-run-buy (code “SWAP”)For training plans, weekly bonus podcasts, heart rate zones, articles, and videos: patreon.com/swap

(00:00-27:06) – Query & Company opens on a Tuesday that feels like a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison celebrating the fact that it is finally game week for the Indianapolis Colts. They touch on some thoughts for Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens. Plus, they dive into Indiana’s first win of the season with Josh Hoover coming out and running Curt Cignetti’s offense flawlessly. (27:0-39:01) – IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep makes his weekly visit on Query & Company to preview the upcoming slate of games in high school football tonight and recap last week’s performances. Jake asks Kyle to identify an early Mr. Indiana Football candidate or two after two weeks of play, previews the game that he will be at between Roncalli and Bishop Chatard, and some other games that he will be monitoring throughout the night. (39:01-46:24) – Jake Query concludes the first hour of the show by welcoming a caller onto the show to try and guess which famous athlete Jake met, and hung out with, at the airport on Sunday after the IndyCar race. (46:24-1:07:34) – Indy Ignite libero Emma Halter joins Query & Company to discuss a variety of topics as she prepares for year two for her hometown professional volleyball team. Jake asks her about the experience in Tyrese Haliburton’s charity softball game, how much preparation she has done for throwing out the first pitch at the Indians game tonight, and the growth of women’s sports and giving little girls the experience (watch and play) so many different sports. (1:07:34-1:28:08) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company to chat all things Indianapolis Colts with Jake Query. Their conversation starts about Alec Pierce’s status for Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens and Shane Steichen’s desire to spread the ball to all the weapons that he feels like he has. Finally, they take a scan around the NFL. (1:28:08-1:30:36) – The final hour of today’s show starts with Jake and Eddie discussing why there is one more available team in the Query & Company fantasy football league. (1:30:36-1:55:09) –The final hour of Query & Company starts with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing Indiana’s win over North Texas on Saturday. What are some differences between Josh Hoover and Fernando Mendoza? Can fans be worried about anything after just one game? Also, Jake has some things to say about social media erupting following Caitlin Clark’s dud performance against Italy on Saturday in FIBA World Cup group play. (1:55:09-2:09:24) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Fouse joins Jake Query to recap the three group stage games for the United States in FIBA World Cup play. Will Caitlin Clark be inserted in the starting lineup now that elimination games are starting on Thursday? What is the timeline for the rest of the WNBA while the FIBA World Cup is going on? Plus, they dive into what is next for the United States. (2:09:24-2:11:22) – The show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query to preview his Labor Day weekend bender!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Indiana football opened its 2026 season with a 52-16 win over North Texas, and CrimsonCast is here to break down what mattered beyond the final score. Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield recap Josh Hoover's IU debut, Nick Marsh's first touchdown, the Hoosiers' explosive passing game, defensive concerns, and the gameday experience at a brutally hot Memorial Stadium.The episode starts with the conditions, because they were impossible to ignore. The noon kickoff turned Memorial Stadium into a furnace, and Galen and Scott talk about the heat, fan experience, player safety, and whether early-season college football needs to rethink some of these late-August and early-September kickoff windows.From there, the football conversation begins with the new Hoosier Game Day Lager “smooth and refreshing moment of the game.” Scott picks Marsh's opening touchdown catch, while Galen highlights Hoover's entire performance — especially the now-iconic bloody-face sequence that instantly gave Indiana fans a visual of their new quarterback's toughness and command.The drive-chart discussion tells two stories at once. Indiana's offense was wildly efficient, scoring 52 points on only 46 plays, while North Texas deserves credit for extending drives and keeping the IU defense on the field. Tayven Jackson played better than expected in his return to Bloomington, and Neil Brown's staff used tempo, formations, rollouts, and misdirection to test Indiana's defense in ways that should be useful for Bryant Haines and the staff moving forward.The biggest concern coming out of the game is the defense. Galen and Scott discuss tackling, edge containment, interior gaps, injuries to A.J. Harris and Jamari Sharpe, and why Indiana looked less synchronized than it did late last season. The point is not panic — it is that the Hoosiers have clear teaching tape before the schedule gets tougher.Offensively, though, there was a lot to like. Hoover looked comfortable, decisive, and accurate. Charlie Becker, Nick Marsh, Tyler Morris, Davion Chandler, and Brock Schott all showed why Indiana's passing game may be more explosive than last year's version. The running game was less dominant statistically, but North Texas was selling out to stop it, and a long Lee Beebe Jr. touchdown was erased by a questionable holding call. The bigger concern is Khobie Martin's injury and how that changes the running back rotation.The show wraps with Memorial Stadium reaction — including the national championship display, student-section energy, concourse problems, traffic, parking, and cell-signal issues — before turning to the wider Big Ten weekend. Galen and Scott discuss Michigan's controversial escape against Western Michigan, Oregon's shaky opener against Boise State, Dante Moore concerns, Ohio State context, UCLA's fourth-quarter surge, and where Indiana fits after Week 1.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage of Indiana football, IU athletics, Curt Cignetti, the Hoosiers, Big Ten football, and the 2026 college football season.

(00:00-23:25) – Query & Company opens on a Football Friday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing last night’s college football slate with Fernando Mendoza’s brother, Alberto, making his Georgia Tech debut. Jake believes that the performance from Alberto should provide a lot of optimism for how the Indiana Hoosiers will look with Josh Hoover if he was chosen by Curt Cignetti to be his next quarterback. (26:01-40:10) – IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep makes his weekly visit on Query & Company to preview the upcoming slate of games in high school football tonight and recap last week’s performances. Jake asks Kyle to identify an early Mr. Indiana Football candidate or two after two weeks of play, previews the game that he will be at between Roncalli and Bishop Chatard, and some other games that he will be monitoring throughout the night. (40:10-43:49) – Jake Query concludes the first hour of the show by wondering if there is America will be rooting for one specific college football team this weekend. (43:49-1:08:09) – Zach Osterman from the IndyStar joins Jake Query on a Football Friday to preview Indiana’s season opener against North Texas tomorrow afternoon from Bloomington. Jake asks him if Curt Cignetti’s team will be playing more of their base packages versus game planning for specific players/team and what the latest news about Kellan Wyatt and Stephan Daly’s eligibility for the season looks like. (1:08:09-1:23:04) – Every Friday on Query & Company, Jake shares a good for the heart story brought to you by Franciscan Health. For today’s story, Jake is joined by Western Boone football head coach Justin Pelley to bring awareness to organ donation and kidney transplants. (1:23:04-1:27:49) – The final hour of today’s show starts with Jake previewing tonight’s Purdue vs Indiana State game by highlighting something that he is interested to see regarding the Boilermakers. (1:27:49-1:51:04) –The final hour of Query & Company starts with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison highlighting the two big news items of the day – WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will be retiring at the end of the season and the Pro Football Hall of Fame is revamping its voting process. Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins Query & Company to explain his thoughts on Cathy Engelbert deciding to retire at the end of the WNBA season, admits that the timing of it is so weird, and weighs in on how the WNBA should find its next commissioner. Finally, he recaps the first FIBA World Cup game between USA and China this morning. (1:51:04-2:07:20) – James Boyd from The Athletic and Fan Morning Show joins Jake Query on this Football Friday to discuss the news that the Pro Football Hall of Fame changing its voting process. They also dive into Shane Steichen’s decision to name Anthony Richardson as the QB2 yesterday, whether the Colts will have packages for Richardson to use his legs, and believes that Seth McGowan will get some usage every game because of the belief the coaching staff has in him. (2:07:20-2:11:32) – The show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query to preview his Labor Day weekend bender!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-15:06) – IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep makes his weekly visit on Query & Company to preview the upcoming slate of games in high school football tonight and recap last week’s performances. Jake asks Kyle to identify an early Mr. Indiana Football candidate or two after two weeks of play, previews the game that he will be at between Roncalli and Bishop Chatard, and some other games that he will be monitoring throughout the night. (15:06-34:26) – Zach Osterman from the IndyStar joins Jake Query on a Football Friday to preview Indiana’s season opener against North Texas tomorrow afternoon from Bloomington. Jake asks him if Curt Cignetti’s team will be playing more of their base packages versus game planning for specific players/team and what the latest news about Kellan Wyatt and Stephan Daly’s eligibility for the season looks like. (34:26-44:30) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins Query & Company to explain his thoughts on Cathy Engelbert deciding to retire at the end of the WNBA season, admits that the timing of it is so weird, and weighs in on how the WNBA should find its next commissioner. Finally, he recaps the first FIBA World Cup game between USA and China this morning. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a great time to be a Hoosier. Brian Tonsoni is joined by Ryan Phillips and Bob Moats to break down Indiana basketball's newly released non-conference schedule, sort through the latest eligibility questions, and get ready for the defending national champion football Hoosiers to open the 2026 season against North Texas. Sam Alexis' eligibility remains unresolved, sparking a broader discussion about the NCAA, professional contracts, Summer League participation, and where college eligibility rules should ultimately draw the line. Victor Oladipo is attempting an NBA comeback, while a new documentary celebrates longtime Voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer.Indiana volleyball earns a huge five-set victory over defending national champion Texas A&M, while IU men's soccer continues its strong start. The guys dig into a schedule featuring five power-conference opponents, including neutral-site matchups with Syracuse, Arkansas and Kentucky, plus home dates against UCF and Missouri. Add exhibitions against Butler, North Carolina and Western Kentucky, and IU will have plenty of opportunities to learn about itself before Big Ten play. Why the Arkansas-Kentucky back-to-back could provide an early measuring stick.How marquee games at Madison Square Garden and Lucas Oil can help Indiana build its NCAA Tournament résumé.Why the schedule feels appropriately ambitious for a veteran roster—and why the Big Ten alone can't be counted on to provide enough quality opportunities. The overlooked value of games against teams like Bellarmine and Tennessee Tech, whose styles could give IU useful early-season tests even if they aren't marquee opponents. And what would constitute a successful record in those five biggest non-conference games.Finally, attention turns to Memorial Stadium as Curt Cignetti and the defending national champions begin another season. Expectations have changed dramatically: IU has reloaded, the entire home schedule is sold out, and simply getting to six wins feels like ancient history. The guys discuss what to watch against North Texas, why nobody should overreact to the first game, and how football success is changing the entire Bloomington experience—from ticket demand and hotel prices to the atmosphere surrounding every home Saturday.

The 8am hour of Thursday's Mac & Cube continued with Jake Trotter, from ESPN, telling us what he learned about Curt Cignetti & how he runs efficient practices, why Indiana will be exciting to watch this season, and where the Hoosiers sit in the Big Ten; then, we ask the question Who's under more pressure to get the win this weekend - Lane Kiffin or Dabo Swinney; later, MAXX BALL Thursday continues as we get into LSU vs. Clemson & Louisville vs. Ole Miss; and finally, Eric Mac Lain, from the ACC Network, says how Dabo Swinney is in his dream position taking on LSU, who will be contenders in the ACC, and why Clemson upsets LSU this weekend. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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(00:00-27:14) – Query & Company opens on a Tuesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the Indianapolis Colts, and examining their schedule after Jake started sharing his belief in the team to outperform their expectations. It leads to a game that he and Eddie (27:14-38:41) – With Aaron Donald coming out of retirement, and it being fantasy football season, Jake had the idea of who would be the first overall pick if the entire NFL was redrafting like a fantasy football draft. Plus, he lays out the rules for the latest edition of the Power Rankings. (38:41-46:29) – Jake Query and Eddie Garrison conclude the first hour of the show with some Power POWER Power rankings by ranking five former Colts players that they would bring back to fill positions of need for the Indianapolis Colts. (46:29-1:02:50) – Hour two of Query & Company starts with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing some of the replies form listeners as to which five former Colts they would add to the current roster. (1:02:50-1:10:26) – Jake Query shares some thoughts on things that stood out during Chris Ballard’s press conference when it comes to Jaylahn Tuimoloau’s potential and referencing two tackles on special teams. (1:10:26-1:16:38) – The final hour of today’s show starts with Jake highlighting a couple of other things Chris Ballard had to say, but this time about the quarterback position. (1:16:38-1:40:51) – Big Ten Network’s Dave Revsine joins Jake Query to recap his tour of seeing nearly every single college football team in the conference leading up to the start of the season this week. They also dive into his expectations for the Indiana Hoosiers this season, if there is a different approach for Curt Cignetti this year coming off of the championship, and his thoughts on Purdue heading into year two with Barry Odom. Finally, they have a discussion about the eligibility rules that have been instituted across college athletics. (1:40:51-1:54:37) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder makes his weekly visit on Query & Company, and his conversation with Jake Query is centered around Chris Ballard’s press conference from earlier today. Did he speak more about Anthony Richardson or less about Riley Leonard? They also dive into whether they saw, or heard, anything different with Chris Ballard’s body language. (1:54:37-1:59:31) – The show closes out with JMV joining Jake to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-19:08) – Big Ten Network’s Dave Revsine joins Jake Query to recap his tour of seeing nearly every single college football team in the conference leading up to the start of the season this week. They also dive into his expectations for the Indiana Hoosiers this season, if there is a different approach for Curt Cignetti this year coming off of the championship, and his thoughts on Purdue heading into year two with Barry Odom. Finally, they have a discussion about the eligibility rules that have been instituted across college athletics. (13:50-31:43) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder makes his weekly visit on Query & Company, and his conversation with Jake Query is centered around Chris Ballard’s press conference from earlier today. Did he speak more about Anthony Richardson or less about Riley Leonard? They also dive into whether they saw, or heard, anything different with Chris Ballard’s body language. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SVP and Stanford Steve are joined by Bruce Feldman to discuss the biggest topics and answer the top burning questions heading into the college football season. The guys get Bruce's thoughts on the Big Ten pecking order, his thoughts on Miami, the B1G team that could be flying under the radar and more. Plus, which first-year head coach is most likely to turn things around quickly? Is this Notre Dame's year? How much pressure is on Steve Sarkisian and Dan Lanning? Plus why the Big 12 is still Texas Tech's league to lose, G6 teams to keep an eye on, behind Feldman's ‘Freak List' and a full breakdown of the legal chaos that is consuming the sport. Scott and Steve also recap Week 0, the Daejon Love situation, Scottie Scheffler's Cup win and discuss what's coming up. | SVPod Approximate Timecodes: (0:00) Intro (2:35) The conversation dominating CFB (6:10) Week 0 Recap (19:35) Bruce Feldman joins SVPod! (20:45) What to make of the legal chaos in CFB (25:25) Bruce's three teams he loves (27:20) The expectation for USC (30:28) How to evaluate Oregon and Texas (34:38) Thoughts on Miami (36:51) Behind Bruce's ‘Freak List' (39:34) The Great Clemson Lie of 2026 (40:28) Is Curt Cignetti clearly the best coach in CFB? (47:08) Most likely to be the best QB in the B1G (48:48) Coaches that could follow the Cignetti script (52:20) Why Penn State could make the leap (58:33) Is the Big 12 Texas Tech vs. everybody? (1:03:18) What to like about BYU (1:04:39) G6 teams to keep an eye on (1:08:28) Final thoughts with Feldman (1:09:23) Steve's influence on Bruce's kids (1:13:19) Thanks to Bruce (1:14:20) Hat tip to Scottie Scheffler (1:17:40) SVP is the last voice of the Pro Bowl (1:18:30) Why don't the Nats acknowledge the Expos? (1:19:30) It's a double draft night (1:21:54) The Daejon Love story is maddening (1:23:07) Afternoon musings (1:31:07) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices