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Payne is joined by Bijani as he fills in for Pendergast. Payne and Bijani discuss Riley Leonard officially being announced as the starter for the Colts this weekend. How will Leonard look and should we be worried at all? Happy New Years!

Hour 1 - Payne is joined by Bijani as he fills in for Pendergast. Payne and Bijani discuss Riley Leonard being named the starter for the Colts and what that can mean for the game + How is the Texans injury report looking? + What does the national media think about the Texans?

0:00-27:48 – Query & Company gets underway on New Years Eve with a reflection on the year and a preview of a loaded sports week. Pacers host Orlando this afternoon, the Indiana Hoosiers head to the Rose Bowl tomorrow evening and the Colts wrap up the season on Sunday. 27:48-39:29 – Jake and fill-in producer Nathaniel talk New Years Eve and plans for the holiday. 39:29 -44:14 – Jake closes out the first hour of the show. 44:14-1:10:16 – Amid a new starting QB announcement, Joel A. Erickson of the Indy Star joins to talk all things Colts vs Texans. What does this week look like for Riley Leonard and the Colts? What does next year look like at QB and beyond? 1:10:16-1:21:06 – Jake talks Colts and Hoosiers ahead of the season finale for Indy and the Rose Bowl for IU. 1:21:06-1:28:27 – Jake closes out the second hour of the show taking phone calls. 1:28:27 -1:50:20 – Jake wraps the abbreviated show with JMV and their patented cross-talk. Then, Pat Boylan of the Pacers Radio Network joins to talk about the Pacers upcoming game against the Orlando Magic. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-23:40 – Amid a new starting QB announcement, Joel A. Erickson of the Indy Star joins to talk all things Colts vs Texans. What does this week look like for Riley Leonard and the Colts? What does next year look like at QB and beyond? 23:41 -30:40 – Pat Boylan of the Pacers Radio Network joins to talk about the Pacers upcoming game against the Orlando Magic. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Payne and Pendergast open todays show by discussing the Texans upcoming match up against the Colts. Now that it's official that Leonad will be starting over Rivers, is there a reason not to like him?

(00:00 – 26:18) – ESPN's Stephen Holder joins to discuss whether this is the Colts biggest offseason in quite some time. Stephen also explains why this was actually one of General Manager Chris Ballard's best years because he was aggressive, what will Alec Pierce get in free agency and how Riley Leonard will perform in a game against one of the best defenses in the league Sunday. He also provides who his best team in the AFC is. We respond to Stephen saying this was one of Ballard's best years and hit a morning checkdown. (26:19 – 48:35) – Kevin reimagines himself back at Indiana on New Year's Eve as a college student when Timber by Kesha comes on before we finish our countdown of best Indiana sports stories of 2025. We were lucky to be in Indiana during a pretty incredible sports year, morning checkdown. (48:35 – 1:00:36) – Head coach of the Indiana Pacers Rick Carlisle returns for his weekly appearance on the show. While there was phone issues with his sound quality, he discusses how a matinee start changes the schedule for the team and what the themes have been of the 9-game skid. Furthermore, how Johnny Furphy's effort has helped the team. How has Pascal Siakam navigated a tough season.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00 – 11:26) – Jeff is back and thanks everyone for reaching out and the messages while he was gone. It's not New Years Eve in Indiana, it's Rose Bowl eve in Indiana. We start with how Indiana should be able to beat Alabama, how much has changed since Indiana last played a game (11:27– 21:30) – Morning Checkdown (21:30–42:48) – Has Indiana ever had a New Year's Day like this? What is the preferred way to watch a big game like this? We play audio from our Joe Buck interview last week talking about how he feels as an IU alum, what would concern you with Indiana in this game, could Fernando Mendoza be the number one pick. James and Kevin talk about what they expect from the Colts Sunday afternoon as they head back to practice today. They touch on what we are going to think of the Phillip Rivers story years from now as well. Who's leading the Brownsburg band in the parade of roses tomorrow. (42:49 – 1:09:07) – ESPN's Stephen Holder joins to discuss whether this is the Colts biggest offseason in quite some time. Stephen also explains why this was actually one of General Manager Chris Ballard's best years because he was aggressive, what will Alec Pierce get in free agency and how Riley Leonard will perform in a game against one of the best defenses in the league Sunday. He also provides who his best team in the AFC is. We respond to Stephen saying this was one of Ballard's best years and hit a morning checkdown. (1:09:08 - 1:20:21) – Jeff correctly assumes that fill-in producer Caleb is single, how much blame does Shane Steichen deserve for how the defense performs (1:20:21 -1:28:18) – We apologize for the streaming issues that listeners are experiencing, and Kevin reads the results of his twitter poll about what changes Colts fans would like to see. The Athletic had a story about Carlie Irsay-Gordon and she had some interesting quotes that we parse through. (1:28:19 – 1:50:34) – Kevin reimagines himself back at Indiana on New Year's Eve as a college student when Timber by Kesha comes on before we finish our countdown of best Indiana sports stories of 2025. We were lucky to be in Indiana during a pretty incredible sports year, morning checkdown. (1:50:34 – 2:02:36) – Head coach of the Indiana Pacers Rick Carlisle returns for his weekly appearance on the show. While there was phone issues with his sound quality, he discusses how a matinee start changes the schedule for the team and what the themes have been of the 9-game skid. Furthermore, how Johnny Furphy's effort has helped the team. How has Pascal Siakam navigated a tough season. (2:02:36 — 2:08:46) - We make our final predictions for the Rose Bowl tomorrowSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before In The Loop signs off for 2025, Reggie & B-Scott discuss Riley Leonard, who will be the starting QB for the Colts on Sunday against the Houston Texans.

As the final hour of In The Loop rolls in, Reggie & B-Scott give their New Year's resolutions for Houston sports. Then Reggie hops on Figgy's Mixtape as a longtime actor passes away. And before In The Loop signs off for 2025, Reggie & B-Scott discuss Riley Leonard, who will be the starting QB for the Colts on Sunday against the Houston Texans.

Reggie Adetula & B-Scott are back on New Years Eve as 2025 comes to a close. They kickoff by revisiting a discussion about who they want the Texans to face in the first round of the NFL playoffs. Also, they discuss where the Rockets are at compared to the rest of the Western Conference. When it is New Years, you get your resolutions in. In sports, it is time for the bold predictions, especially in Houston sports for 2026. Reggie & B-Scot hit the Question of the Day. Reggie & B-Scott go Around the NFL for one last time in 2025! Plus, the guys get an interesting text on the text line that claims that the Houston Texans will never have a high-powered offense under DeMeco Ryans. They debate. Also, What's Poppin for one more time in 2025! Reggie & B-Scott circle back to the Texans and how they need to finish. Late, along with producer Collin Neill, hit their Confessions in the Lunchtime before they welcome 2026. Then they get ready for a fun next few days of college football! As the final hour of In The Loop rolls in, Reggie & B-Scott give their New Year's resolutions for Houston sports. Then Reggie hops on Figgy's Mixtape as a longtime actor passes away. And before In The Loop signs off for 2025, Reggie & B-Scott discuss Riley Leonard, who will be the starting QB for the Colts on Sunday against the Houston Texans.

Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown discuss the latest change at quarterback, Anthony Richardson staying on injured reserved and more.

(00:00-27:32) – Query & Company opens on a Tuesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the decision by the Indianapolis Colts to start Riley Leonard on Sunday in the regular season finale against the Houston Texans. (27:34-39:55) – Jake pays off his tease by sharing what he discovered last night while watching the Indiana Pacers lose their ninth consecutive game. Is it time to be worried about Pascal Siakam and his future with the Pacers? (39:55-47:01) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing Thursday’s College Football Playoff game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Alabama Crimson Tide. (47:01-1:11:56) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins Query & Company to talk all things Indiana Pacers with Jake Query. They discuss the concerns they have with how fatigues and worn out Pascal Siakam looks with the team struggling and him having to shoulder the load every single night. Scott pinpoints when the Pacers accepted that this was going to be a losing season and what message the front office is sending to the team by constantly bringing players in for that last roster spot. (1:11:56-1:26:53) – Jake Query continues his conversation on the problem with college athletics and how things are getting out of hand with coaches finding loopholes in athletic eligibility. He plays what Matt Painter had to say following Purdue’s win last night over Akron on the matter. (1:26:53-1:37:25) – The second hour of the show concludes with Jake Query being joined by Don Fischer from Pasadena to recap what his first day in California entailed before Thursday’s game against Alabama. Don highlights a player returning that won’t get mentioned a ton, comments on how special last year and this year have been for the faithful football fans, and hasn’t noticed anything different with how IU has operated in preparing for the game. (1:37:25-1:58:35) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder makes his weekly visit on Query & Company and his conversation with Jake Query starts out by discussing why the Indianapolis Colts are starting Riley Leonard on Sunday when they didn’t against the Jaguars two days ago. They also talk about the future of the franchise and why he ultimately believes both Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard will be back next season. (1:58:35-2:11:36) – Matt Weaver from 247 Sports joins Jake Query from the Indianapolis airport to continue previewing Thursday’s College Football Playoff game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Matt provides an update on how healthy IU is going into the game, assesses if the Hoosiers have an advantage over the Crimson Tide if rain is in the forecast, and identifies something Curt Cignetti has done really well. (2:11:36-2:18:46) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake in studio and joins the conversation that Jake was having with Eddie as to who the best team is in the AFC & NFC.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-14:04) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins Query & Company to talk all things Indiana Pacers with Jake Query. They discuss the concerns they have with how fatigues and worn out Pascal Siakam looks with the team struggling and him having to shoulder the load every single night. Scott pinpoints when the Pacers accepted that this was going to be a losing season and what message the front office is sending to the team by constantly bringing players in for that last roster spot. (14:04-28:57) – Jake Query continues his conversation on the problem with college athletics and how things are getting out of hand with coaches finding loopholes in athletic eligibility. He plays what Matt Painter had to say following Purdue’s win last night over Akron on the matter. (28:57-46:03) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder makes his weekly visit on Query & Company and his conversation with Jake Query starts out by discussing why the Indianapolis Colts are starting Riley Leonard on Sunday when they didn’t against the Jaguars two days ago. They also talk about the future of the franchise and why he ultimately believes both Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard will be back next season. (46:03-54:56) – Matt Weaver from 247 Sports joins Jake Query from the Indianapolis airport to continue previewing Thursday’s College Football Playoff game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Matt provides an update on how healthy IU is going into the game, assesses if the Hoosiers have an advantage over the Crimson Tide if rain is in the forecast, and identifies something Curt Cignetti has done really well.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil share and react to the great news we received today as a show and a station. We thank the listeners for tuning into the show the previous two and a half years since Zach and Phil started working The Drive. We shift gears to the Broncos and react to the Broncos 2026 opponents and how difficult of a road it will be with 10 playoff teams on the schedule. Today's "Three Count" includes the Avalanche continuing the hot streak they are on with winning their 8th straight in a 5-2 win last night over the Kings and Phillip Rivers' legendary comeback coming to an end as the Colts announce Riley Leonard will start in week 18. We react to the injury update on Nikola Jokic and his knee being re-evaluated in four weeks. 

00:00 – 24:21 – JMV talks about the Pacers falling short against the Rockets. Chris Hagan from FOX59 calls in from California ahead of the Rose Bowl! He and JMV discuss the matchup, the health of the Hoosiers, Purdue basketball, and more! 24:22 – 39:18 – Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network joins! What will the Colts do at QB for Week 18? Where do they go once the season ends? What are the expectations for IU and Purdue basketball? 39:19 – 45:51 – JMV answers some questions from the text line as the first hour ends! 45:52 – 1:07:05 – Will Alec Pierce be back with the Colts next season? What other changes might the Colts make? 1:07:06 – 1:24:25 – Andrew Caley from Covers.com joins to give some betting odds on the Rose Bowl and more! 1:24:26 – 1:28:14 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour! 1:28:15 – 1:55:45 – Mike Chappell from CBS4 and FOX59 joins! What does Mike think the Colts will do when the offseason arrives next Monday? Will Anthony Richardson be activated before the season finale? 1:55:47 – 2:06:13 – JMV takes some calls from listeners of the show! 2:06:13 – 2:12:06 – JMV takes some more calls as the show winds down! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 11:46 – The Colts and Pacers haven't won in weeks, recapping Monday night football between the Rams and Falcons, reactions to Shane Steichen's press conference, yesterday, did Steichen leave the door open for Phillip Rivers to start 11:47– 19:19 – Morning Checkdown 19:20–41:31 – would you rather be freezing cold while watching a football game or get rained on, Colts signed a QB to the practice squad, is there any chance Anthony Richardson plays, we play audio from Colts owner Carlie-Irsay Gordon's press conference back in June on how she would evaluate Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen in the upcoming season, we go through Kevin's twitter poll on what changes Colts fans would like to see, Chris Ballard tried to change this year but is it enough to keep his job, how much do you blame injuries 41:32 – 1:06:43 – Previewing our chat with Scott Dochterman of The Athletic about Indiana football, rest vs. rust, who does a rain game favor, we read some texts from listeners of the show, just how much has Chris Ballard survived as Colts General Manager, Shane Steichen talking about who will start at quarterback Sunday, how has having an immobile QB hurt Johnathan Taylor, morning checkdown 1:06:43 - 1:18:30 – The Athletic's Scott Dochterman joins the show from California to talk about his piece on the Indiana Hoosiers and what he found to be the most revealing. He touches on some of the portal additions the Hoosiers have made that stand out, how other big ten coaches perceive Indiana, how the weather could affect Thursday's game, how the loss of Stephen Daley hurts the team, how will Brian Haynes adjust 1:18:31 -1:26:34 – Jordan Rodrigue of The Athletic wrote a piece about Carlie Irsay before a lot of the collapse, what can we take from it? List of coaches and quarterbacks who have won the AFC South in the last 10 years, are the other pieces around the coach and quarterback returning next year 1:26:35 – 1:51:22 – IndyStar's Joel A. Erickson addresses the rumors of him on a mural in the Indianapolis airport, his recent piece on how Carlie Irsay-Gordon will evaluate Chris Ballard's tenure, do you move off of a general manager and a coach together, does the cost to fire them matter, the news breaks that Riley Leonard will start Sunday, who has been the best Colts player this year, morning checkdown 1:51:23 – 2:01:26 – Riley Leonard is starting against the vaunted Houston defense, we continue the countdown of best Indiana Sports moments from the year, what will the gameplan look like for Riley Leonard Sunday, what was the postgame lockeroom like Sunday, 2:01:26 — 2:11:17 - The Colts and Pacers haven't won this month very much, different Indiana teams winning games inside Lucas Oil Stadium before the Colts do, Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 11:53 – The Athletic's Scott Dochterman joins the show from California to talk about his piece on the Indiana Hoosiers and what he found to be the most revealing. He touches on some of the portal additions the Hoosiers have made that stand out, how other big ten coaches perceive Indiana, how the weather could affect Thursday's game, how the loss of Stephen Daley hurts the team, how will Brian Haynes adjust 11:54 – 27:23 – IndyStar's Joel A. Erickson adressess the rumors of him on a mural in the Indianapolis airport, his recent piece on how Carlie Irsay-Gordon will evaluate Chris Ballard's tenure, do you move off of a general manager and a coach together, does the cost to fire them matter, the news breaks that Riley Leonard will start Sunday, who has been the best Colts player this year, morning checkdown 27:23 – 37:27 – Riley Leonard is starting against the vaunted Houston defense, we continue the countdown of best Indiana Sports moments from the year, what will the gameplan look like for Riley Leonard Sunday, what was the postgame lockeroom like Sunday,Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RICK NEUHEISEL (CBS Sports) Coach Neuheisel has breaking news this morning! He's a Coach again, taking over the head coaching duties of the Dallas Renegades of the UFL. The next round of the CFP starts on NYE and we get the breakdown of all the games from Coach. Can Washington fans finally believe that Jedd Fisch will stay at UW now that Michigan hired Kyle Wittingham? :30- The Ol Judge is here for one final courtroom visit in 2025! - Mike MacDonald might not win Coach of the Year, but he should definitely finish ahead of Kyle Shanahan. - The Indianapolis Colts will finish their season with Riley Leonard at QB- was the Phillip Rivers experiment good or bad for football? - Throwing your own house party is the only way to celebrate New Year's Eve? - Brendan Donovan can help the Mariners in 2026, but the apparent asking price is so offensive, we won't even consider it… :45- We wrap up the final show of 2025 with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 11:15 – The Colts are the first team in 30 years to start 8-2 and miss the playoffs, Shane Steichen's poor record vs. the Jaguars and Texans, Chris Ballard teams don't make the playoffs despite a seventh spot, previewing the Rose Bowl 11:16– 23:22 – Morning Checkdown 23:23–44:32 – What we saw from Phillip Rivers yesterday, how not having a mobile QB puts emphasis on the Colts offense, Johnathan Taylor's late-season decline, who will start at QB this week for the Colts, should Sauce Gardner have played yesterday, revisiting the trade, his deleted tweet, evaluating Chris Ballard, why the injury questions linger in 2026, the Colts core players getting older, how important is for head coach and GM to be tied at the hip 44:33 – 1:10:04 – Tipping the cap to Phillip Rivers, who should start at QB against Houston, how does Anthony Richardson factor into next seasons QB situation, why Phillip started the game Sunday and not Riley Leonard, Ashton Dulin's spark, are the Jags for real, morning checkdown 1:10:04 - 1:20:09 – Shane Steichen's record against the Jaguars and Texans, were the Colts a good team that got hurt or were they not a good team, giving grades to Ballard and Steichen, what about blowing up the roster, is the fanbase prepared to struggle if they blow it up 1:20:09 -1:30:00 – Reading into Phillip Rivers and Shane Steichen's comments about if he will play next week, why Phillip Rivers was perfect for this story, 1:30:01 – 1:55:14 – What will black Monday look like in the NFL, the Colts can't make the playoffs even with an expanded field, how embarrassing is the collapse, what is Carlie Irsay going to decide, owners meeting stories, morning checkdown 1:55:15 – 2:05:57 – Matt from Ann Arbor calls in to touch on why Ballard needs to go and how the Colts have become the food for the rest of the division, the other teams' sports success in Indianapolis over the last 10 years, 2:05:57 — 2:14:08 - starting to talk IU-Alabama Rose bowl, paying respect to Ashton Dulin, Blue's halftime showSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 11:15 – Greg Rakestraw is filling in for basically three other people on the show, James recaps what the practice schedule is for the Colts this week, how different the gameplans are between Phillip Rivers and Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson, could week 18 look like a preseason game, how close were the Pacers to getting a christmas day game 11:16– 23:22 – Morning Checkdown 23:23–44:32 – 90s music, what is Romeoville Illinois like, IU gets ready for Rose Bowl, the transfer portal opens one day after the game, James Nnaji gets eligibility to play college basketball after already being in the G-league, the Colts inability to find a pass rush after all of these years, how would players describe this season, how this season compares to others, are Steichen and Ballard "joined at the hip" 44:33 – 1:10:04 – Colts playoff scenarios with strength of record included, what does strength of record mean, Phillip Rivers coming back from slimmer odds than this one, how much money could Daniel Jones command this offseason, what actually is the biggest priority for the Colts this offseason, how Alec Pierce has changed his perception, morning checkdown 1:10:04 - 1:20:09 – Shaq's rap career, Greg's shortlist of best hs basketball players he's ever seen, Greg Oden and Mike Conley stories, the Indiana High School Basketball hall of fame history, the crowds to see Damon Bailey 1:20:09 -1:30:00 – Could Greg have picked up Kevin for work today, Phillip Rivers stat line from Monday night, where is Phillip's son going to play quarterback, what will the Colts effort level be Sunday afternoon, what is their "give a (blank)" factor, Daniel Jones' toughness 1:30:01 – 1:55:14 – Games at different Big Ten campuses, JT slowing down, then the Colts play-by-play announcer, Matt Taylor, joins to talk about Christmas in his household, his best sports-related gift as a kid, listening to the Monday Night Football radio call as a kid, his Marv Albert impersonation, Taylor's tidbits including background on the Jacksonville offense, he also includes a bonus tidbit, his favorite part of the Phillip Rivers storyline, Greg gives his own tidbit, morning checkdown 1:55:15 – 2:05:57 – Michael Jordan last dance documentary, getting ready for the Rose Bowl, Greg's feelings for Don Fischer, Fernando Mendoza's quirkiness, the Hoosiers really are the favorite in the Rose Bowl, 2:05:57 — 2:14:08 - It was not busy anywhere this morning, we pick our most interesting, easiest and hardest games of the NFL weekend, final thoughts on Colts-Jags Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 13:48 – On the national radio call for tonight's Colts-49ers game, Westwood One's Ross Tucker joins the show to talk about the crazy stories that have filled the Colts' season, how the 49ers might play Phillip Rivers, how DeForest Buckner's return helps the Colts defense, how quickly did Ross accept that Rivers was going to start right away, does he think Daniel Jones should be back. 13:49 - 27:12 -- Joe Buck of ESPN Monday Night football touches on his alma mater, Indiana, and the run to the College Football Playoff number one seed, his reaction to Phillip Rivers starting, what the 49ers coaching staff has said about Rivers and what he expects from the game tonight. Then, he explains how he didn't finish his degree at IU but took the St. Louis Cardinals job, when he felt like the Hoosiers were special, his old Hoosier football stories, where he's spending while he's in Indy 27:13 - 43:19 – Marc Dykton stopped by the studio on his day off to talk about his Chicago Bears' big win over the Packers this weekend, will Phillip Rivers get graded like a block of cheese, morning checkdown, biggest stories of the NFL weekend, what's more realistic between Anthony Richardson or Riley Leonard starting, Marc Dykton's PTO excursions, predictions for Colts-49ersSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 14:21 – It feels like different days of the week, the Colts got no help from anyone else yesterday, what do their playoff chances look like now, should IU be worried about Alabama New Years Day, whoa re our favorite NFL broadcast crews, 14:22– 24:25 – Morning Checkdown 24:26–44:51 – Will the Colts make Phillip Rivers run out of the tunnel all the way to the 50-yard line, what should be Colts biggest concern against 49ers, why do the Colts always have to rely on other teams to help their playoff success, the Colts offensive-line injuries, 44:52 – 1:08:32 – Continuing the Colts-49ers preview, will Phillip Rivers throw it deep tonight, James plays some audio from his Antonio Gates interview, opposing team's records in the AFC playoff race, morning checkdown 1:08:33 - 1:22:12 – On the national radio call for tonight's Colts-49ers game, Westwood One's Ross Tucker joins the show to talk about the crazy stories that have filled the Colts' season, how the 49ers might play Phillip Rivers, how DeForest Buckner's return helps the Colts defense, how quickly did Ross accept that Rivers was going to start right away, does he think Daniel Jones should be back 1:29:13 -1:29:11 – Red panda is doing the halftime show, will there be a lot of 49ers fans in Lucas Oil Stadium tonight, is this the most difficult game remaining on the Colts schedule 1:29:12 – 1:56:20 – we preview the Joe Buck Interview and how to contextualize the Phillip Rivers story combined with huge stakes, playoff droughts in the NFL, what would the Colts playoff chances be if they lose tonight. Then, Joe Buck of ESPN Monday Night football touches on his alma mater, Indiana, and the run to the College Football Playoff number one seed, his reaction to Phillip Rivers starting, what the 49ers coaching staff has said about Rivers and what he expects from the game tonight. Then, he explains how he didn't finish his degree at IU but took the St. Louis Cardinals job, when he felt like the Hoosiers were special, his old Hoosier football stories, where he's spending while he's in Indy 1:56:21 – 2:01:24 – Marc Dykton stopped by the studio on his day off to talk about his Chicago Bears' big win over the Packers this weekend, will Phillip Rivers get graded like a block of cheese 2:01:25 — 2:12:27 - morning checkdown, biggest stories of the NFL weekend, what's more realistic between Anthony Richardson or Riley Leonard starting, Marc Dykton's PTO excursions, predictions for Colts-49ersSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 11:17 – Back at it will a full crew, how was Philip Rivers following his first game in five years, Knicks win the NBA Cup and face the Pacers tomorrow night, Butler falls to UConn 11:18 – 19:43 – Morning Checkdown 19:44 – 41:12 – Elf on the Shelf, Colts and their playoff standings, Kevin talks about Shane Steichen telling Kyle Shannahan and Gus Bradley about signing Philip Rivers, how does he follow up an encore?, Anthony Richardson & DeForest Buckner, the lack of reps for backup QBs 41:13 – 1:06:36 – 60 Minutes and Sports Illustrated reporter Jon Wertheim joins us to discuss his feature on IU football, his conversations with Curt Cignetti and Don Fischer, his impressions of Fernando Mendoza, John Mellencamp’s IU fandom and seats at every game, his piece about the 1976 Hoosiers basketball team, Cignetti vs. Bob Knight, Morning Checkdown 1:06:37 – 1:15:02 – Philp Rivers un-retiring gets spotlighted in Hard Knocks In-Season, can the Colts offense evolve on Monday Night Football 1:15:03 – 1:22:40 – We unveil our 9th biggest stories in Indiana Sports for 2025 1:22:41 – 1:48:30 – Philip Rivers’ ass rejoiner, ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses not seeing the Rivers avatar yet, what he thought about Rivers’ return, if it goes poorly will they change course and go to Anthony Richardson?, what’s up with Riley Leonard?, the defensive effort on the final drive, optimism for Daniel Jones to be ready by training camp?, chances Anthony Richardson takes a snap next season for the Colts?, Morning Checkdown 1:48:31 – 2:01:58 – Former Colts QB Jeff George joins us and discusses the Christmas Quarterback campaign, his thoughts on Philip Rivers un-retiring, his IU fandom, Fernando Mendoza, more about the goal of his Christmas QB campaign 2:01:59 – 2:06:52 – Wrapping the show with Colts discussion about Philip Rivers and what the Colts do if he struggles, does AR get any runSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 21:32 - Elf on the Shelf, Colts and their playoff standings, Kevin talks about Shane Steichen telling Kyle Shannahan and Gus Bradley about signing Philip Rivers, how does he follow up an encore?, Anthony Richardson & DeForest Buckner, the lack of reps for backup QBs 21:33 – 34:54 – 60 Minutes and Sports Illustrated reporter Jon Wertheim joins us to discuss his feature on IU football, his conversations with Curt Cignetti and Don Fischer, his impressions of Fernando Mendoza, John Mellencamp’s IU fandom and seats at every game, his piece about the 1976 Hoosiers basketball team, Cignetti vs. Bob Knight 34:55 – 42:31 - We unveil our 9th biggest stories in Indiana Sports for 2025 42:32 – 55:00 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses not seeing the Rivers avatar yet, what he thought about Rivers’ return, if it goes poorly will they change course and go to Anthony Richardson?, what’s up with Riley Leonard?, the defensive effort on the final drive, optimism for Daniel Jones to be ready by training camp?, 55:01 – 1:07:53 - Former Colts QB Jeff George joins us and discusses the Christmas Quarterback campaign, his thoughts on Philip Rivers un-retiring, his IU fandom, Fernando Mendoza, more about the goal of his Christmas QB campaignSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 -12:33 – Colts fall to the Seahawks and Philip Rivers looked fine but is this really what the Colts offense is going to look like the rest of the way? And could Riley Leonard or Brett Rypien not do what Rivers did yesterday? Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Saturday night 12:34 – 33:28 – James Boyd joins us from Seattle to weigh in on his thoughts about the Colts’ loss to the Seahawks, Philip Rivers’ performance, the defensive effort on the final drive, “expanding the playbook” this week?, barring injury is it Philip Rivers the rest of the season? 33:29 – 41:34 – GOATs of the Week 41:35 – 1:02:26 -Grading Philip Rivers’ return but what it really means for the Colts the rest of the season. Is any part of this sustainable while trying to make a desperate playoff run?, we talk playoff chances after losing five of six games, we take callersSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 12:25– Colts fall to the Seahawks and Philip Rivers looked fine but is this really what the Colts offense is going to look like the rest of the way? And could Riley Leonard or Brett Rypien not do what Rivers did yesterday? Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Saturday night 12:26 – 21:48 – Morning Checkdown 21:49 – 42:45 – James Boyd joins us from Seattle to weigh in on his thoughts about the Colts’ loss to the Seahawks, Philip Rivers’ performance, the defensive effort on the final drive, “expanding the playbook” this week?, barring injury is it Philip Rivers the rest of the season? 42:46 – 52:12– Blake Grupe’s leg is unreal, GOATS of the Week 52:13 – 58:05 – Philip Rivers and the offense the Colts will run with him under center 58:06 – 1:25:50 – Grading Philip Rivers’ return but what it really means for the Colts the rest of the season. Is any part of this sustainable while trying to make a desperate playoff run?, we talk playoff chances after losing five of six games, we take callers, Morning Checkdown 1:25:51 – 1:36:20 – Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman speech, we take more callers on the Colts, the lack of going for it on 4th down, the last drive by the Seahawks 1:36:21- 1:41:45 – We wrap the show with Postgame Headlines as fans sound off on what they saw from the Colts and Philip RiversSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There were several unusual sports stories which occurred over the weekend.  Let’s jump right in! WWE star performer John Cena finally ended his year-long “Good-bye” tour on Saturday night in a nationally televised wrestling event in Washington DC.  The 48-year old Cena was a 17-time WWE champion and, more recently, has become involved in the movie business much like former wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Longtime NFL quarterback Philip Rivers, though, just exited his nearly five-year football retirement at age 44 on Sunday to lead the Indianapolis Colts.  Rivers last played NFL football in January, 2021. The irony is that it might be entirely possible that these two 40-something athletes might just find themselves doing the opposite at some point soon. Cena taps-out to the disappointment of millions of wrestling fans John Cena publicly announced his decision to retire from professional wrestling before the end of 2025 due to the physical nature of the sport and his advancing age.  That sounds rational and reasonable for a 48-year old man working in such a demanding and dangerous profession. John Cena’s wrestling ring motto was “Never give up!” Alas, the WWE scriptwriters for Saturday night’s final match ignored Cena’s favorite slogan. The popular John Cena tapped-out (gave up) in losing to a designated bad guy (“heel”) named Gunther. No, not Gunther Toody from “Car 54, Where are You?” There is actually a pro wrestler named Gunther! The wink-and-nod nature of pro wrestling etiquette is for the exiting top star to lose in their final match to promote an up-and-coming personality.  The exiting champion’s loss usually provides a significant “push” up the prestige ladder for the winner in popularity (good or bad) with pro wrestling fans. John Cena’s surprising loss to Gunther (a well-trained and very proficient wrestler who, unfortunately, has the personality of a dill pickle) means that something special is likely coming for Gunther soon in the WWE. Perhaps Gunther will receive a much-needed personality transplant and become a good guy (“baby face”) during 2026? Meanwhile, John Cena signed a 5-year deal to stick around WWE and help promote the business.  He claimed that his wrestling days were officially over as of Saturday night. But, hey, we’re talking pro wrestling here! You never know when a new script will developed by the WWE requiring none other than John Cena to save the day and make yet another “final” comeback, right? NFL: Ol’ Man Rivers…he keeps on rollin’ along! On the other end of the retirement spectrum, 44-year old quarterback Philip Rivers returned to the NFL on Sunday! The aging QB is now one good hit away from being sent back to his Alabama Gulf Coast home to begin a second NFL retirement soon. The Indianapolis Colts were the darlings of the NFL during the first two months of this season. They raced out to 7-1 start. Indy then lost four of its next five games. Making matters worse, starting quarterback Daniel Jones went down with a season-ending Achilles tendon injury one week ago in Jacksonville.  Back-up quarterback Anthony Richardson was already on injured reserve nursing an eye injury. The Colts turned to a rookie third-stringer named Riley Leonard to replace the injured Daniel Jones in the game at Jacksonville. The former Notre Dame signal caller completed 18 out of 29 passes for a measly 145 yards and one interception in the Colts’ 34-19 defeat.  The team’s record fell to 8-5. Indianapolis found itself one game behind Jacksonville in the AFC South.  The Colts’ playoff hopes were fading quickly. Enter Philip Rivers Quarterback Philip Rivers played 16 of his 17 NFL seasons with the San Diego-turned-Los Angeles Chargers. He became a free agent in 2020 and played for one final season with the Indianapolis Colts before retiring in early 2021 at age 39. The veteran quarterback has been living in southern Alabama wondering whether he might still be able to compete at a high level once again. Rivers said, “My wife always tells me that I’m crazy because there’s been times in the past three or four years when I said, ‘I wish I could just throw one and get hit hard!’ She’s like, ‘That’s not normal’!’”t A series of calls between Philip Rivers and his former Indianapolis coach brought the veteran signal caller out of retirement last week. He left the toasty Gulf Coast and traveled to frigid Indianapolis for one final NFL ride.  The likely Hall-of-Fame quarterback found himself in the team’s starting line-up days later on Sunday as the Colts traveled to play Seattle. Sunday’s game against the Seahawks saw Philip Rivers complete 18 of 27 pass attempts for a modest 120 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He led to the Colts downfield to take the lead with just 47 seconds remaining as newly signed (former Saints) placekicker Blake Grupe nailed a 60-yard field goal. Unfortunately, the Colts’ defense allowed Seattle to move the ball downfield to score a game-winning 57-yard field goal by Jason Myers with only seconds remaining. The Indianapolis Colts’ 18-16 loss dropped the team to 8-6 and two games behind Jacksonville in the AFC South. With three games left in the NFL regular season, Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts face a daunting challenge to qualify for the playoffs. Their next two games come at home against San Francisco (10-4) and Jacksonville (10-4). The Colts will close the season against their AFC South rival Houston Texans (9-5). Ouch.  This won’t get any easier for Ol’ Man Rivers and his Indianapolis Colts. The New Orleans Saints have become the NFL’s 2025 spoiler team Two weeks ago, the New Orleans Saints were a pitiful 2-10 and in the running for earning the NFL’s #1 draft pick next spring by having the worst record in the league. However, two consecutive wins over NFC South leaders Tampa Bay and Carolina have injected the suddenly-spunky Saints with some late-season confidence. The Saints rallied from behind in the fourth quarter for the second consecutive week on Sunday in defeating this week’s NFC South leader Carolina 20-17.  The loss dropped the Panthers into a first place tie with the team which New Orleans beat last weekend in western Florida.  Tampa Bay and Carolina are now tied at 7-7. The Saints improved to 4-10 and have zero chance of receiving the #1 draft pick next spring. Sunday’s victory put New Orleans behind a 2-12 trio of the Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants plus the 3-11 duo of the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns. Most Saints fans couldn’t be happier, though. Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough has displayed rapid improvement and provided some much-needed leadership in the Saints’ offensive huddle. The New Orleans Saints defense has been excellent recently, too.  The team’s final three games are winnable (at home for the 3-11 Jets this coming Sunday and on the road at 2-12 Tennessee and 5-9 Atlanta).  A 7-10 finish would be a huge accomplishment for rookie head coach Kellen Moore and his staff. Saints fans are finally feeling a little renewed hope for their favorite team. Did you hear about the wild finish in a Louisiana high school state championship game last Friday? Imagine if your high school football team had scored the potential game-tying touchdown in the state championship game with just 35 seconds left to play.  The extra point kick would tie the score, but…he missed it! Oh, no! The St. Charles Comets from LaPlace (30 miles NW of New Orleans) were that team last Friday night in the Louisiana Superdome.  Their opponent was none other than the defending state champion Archbishop Shaw High School Eagles (also from the New Orleans area). The Comets trailed 21-20 and attempted an onside kick.  Shaw recovered. St. Charles used its two remaining timeouts after first and second downs.  With no more timeouts remaining, all Shaw’s Eagles had to do to claim the state championship was to take a knee and watch the game clock run out. On that fateful third down play, one of Shaw’s offensive linemen prematurely tossed his helmet into the air – thinking that his team had already won the state championship. The game officials said, “Not so fast!” Archbishop Shaw was whistled for a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on the play.  The Eagles faced a fourth down punting situation after the premature celebration penalty was whistled. St. Charles then partially blocked the punt. The Comets remarkably had the football back but only seconds remaining to be played.  A sideline pass completion found the Comets’ receiver running out of bounds to stop the clock and bring on a potential game winning field goal attempt. Yes, the field goal kicker would be the same St. Charles high school placekicker who missed the potential game-tying extra point just moments earlier.   This time, he would attempt a 47-yard game-winning field goal on the game’s final play. Tyler Milioto’s kick went, as New Orleans Saints fans might say, “Right down Poydras Street!” and through the uprights. St. Charles emerged with an improbable 23-21 win as pandemonium ensued in the Superdome. The players, coaches, and fans of both teams had just experienced extreme sadness and happiness – all during the final minute of play. For Archbishop Shaw’s team and fans, there was understandable confusion and anger about how the referees could have penalized one of their young men for being overly excited about winning a state football championship. The St. Charles Comets fans couldn’t believe their own good fortune in getting a second chance to win the game.  The team’s kicker felt a very special redemption. “I felt like I had lost us the game, and then the next thing I know I’m out there kicking the game-winning field goal,” said St. Charles kicker Tyler Milioto. Indeed!  It was the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. No one will forget that high school football game! The post John Cena taps out and Philip Rivers tags in appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

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00:00--19:16 – What will Phillip Rivers' stat line look like Sunday, what is the recipe for a Colts win, how the week has flipped from Riley Leonard to Phillip Rivers, comparing chaos of past Colts seasons, tipping the cap to Daniel Jones after his Instagram post, what kind of shape will Phillip be in? What was Charvarius Ward's attitude in the locker room like after being placed on season-ending IR 19:17 – 40:46 – Colts pre and postgame radio host Greg Rakestraw makes his weekly check-in with the show. He gives his take on who he thinks gives the Colts the best chance to win Sunday afternoon, what are the different scenarios that could play out. Plus, Rake gives his thoughts on Mark Zackery IV, from Ben Davis High School, playing for both the basketball and football team at Notre Dame. Lastly, he breaks down IU-Kentucky's rivalry heading into Saturday 40-:47 -40:48 – Radio play-by-play voice of the Colts, Matt Taylor, makes his weekly appearance to talk about his favorite Phillip Rivers memories from 2020, Taylor's tidbits consist of the great Seattle defense, the Seahawks big play ability, and their streak of not letting up a 100-yard rusher. Taylor gives his take on how a Colts win could play out Sunday while he sends us into the weekend with some motivational words,Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 13:47 – It's the second day in the new studios, we again discuss if Phillip Rivers is going to start Sunday against the Seahawks, 13:48– 23:03 – Morning Checkdown 23:04–42:13 – What will Phillip Rivers' stat line look like Sunday, what is the recipe for a Colts win, how the week has flipped from Riley Leonard to Phillip Rivers, comparing chaos of past Colts seasons, tipping the cap to Daniel Jones after his Instagram post, what kind of shape will Phillip be in? What was Charvarius Ward's attitude in the locker room like after being placed on season-ending IR 42:14 – 1:12:02 – Colts pre and postgame radio host Greg Rakestraw makes his weekly check-in with the show. He gives his take on who he thinks gives the Colts the best chance to win Sunday afternoon, what are the different scenarios that could play out. Plus, Rake gives his thoughts on Mark Zackery IV, from Ben Davis High School, playing for both the basketball and football team at Notre Dame. Lastly, he breaks down IU-Kentucky's rivalry heading into Saturday. Morning checkdown 1:12:03 – 1:21:31– We pick our easiest, hardest and most interesting games of the NFL slate 1:21:32 - 1:28:03 – The Pacers returning to action tonight, 1:28:04 -1:50:46 – Radio play-by-play voice of the Colts, Matt Taylor, makes his weekly appearance to talk about his favorite Phillip Rivers memories from 2020, Taylor's tidbits consists of the great Seattle defense, the Seahawks big play ability, and their streak of not letting up a 100-yard rusher. Taylor gives his take on how a Colts win could play out Sunday while he sends us into the weekend with some motivational words, morning checkdown 1:50:47 – 2:02:21 – We take a look at some texts and discuss if Alec Pierce will be affected by Phillip Rivers being at quarterback, how many of the offensive starters want Phillip Rivers to be the starting quarterback 2:02:21 – 2:10:27 – Reviewing Phillip Rivers lone Colts 2020 season, predictions for the Colts gameSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave and Bob discuss this morning’s news that Seahawks Running Backs coach Kennedy Polamalu is taking a leave of absence, and how it could impact the running game, debate if the Indianapolis Colts have a better chance with Riley Leonard or Philip Rivers at quarterback in Take Two, compare the remaining schedules for the Seahawks, Rams, and 49ers in this tight division race, and celebrate the Seahawks special teams for being among the league’s best.

AJ Preller says Fernando Tatis will not be traded, but they always listen to offers. Riley Leonard was a full participant for the Colts, so will they actually need Philip Rivers? The Chargers are big underdogs vs. the Chiefs. The Rams are favored over the Lions.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 10:17 – We’re in a brand new studio, Philip Rivers meets the media and will he actually start on Sunday?, Sherone Moore drama in Michigan 10:18 – 18:16– Morning Checkdown 18:17 – 44:14 – Philip Rivers meets the media: why he wanted to come back and why he thinks he’s capable, James’ viral moment, Rivers on his weight right now, realistic expectations if he’s activated for Sunday? 44:15 – 1:09:14 – we take callers on the Philip Rivers signing and what it means going forward 1:09:15 – 1:17:09 – Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses the Bulldogs’ loss to Boise State and what went wrong, Greg Oden, getting ready for Providence 1:17:10 – 1:28:33 – Colts thoughts heading into Seattle and concern for Philip Rivers against Seattle’s defense 1:28:34 – 1:52:24 – Mike Niziolek of the Herald Times joins us to discuss covering the Heisman and Fernando Mendoza’s ascent and his personality around the IU team, Philip Rivers discussion about his cardio and can he keep up with an NFL offense in-game, concerns about his weight?, Morning Checkdown 1:52:25 – 2:02:14 – WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins us and discusses the TNF game between the Falcons and Bucs, the point spread, Mike Evans’ return and expectations, Philip Rivers expectations, Army/Navy, IU expectations 2:02:15 – 2:12:50 – Wrapping the show with Colts talk, college hoops, Sherrone Moore dismissal, why should Shane Steichen trust Philip Rivers over Riley Leonard or Brett Rypien?, Joe Burrow Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AJ Preller says Fernando Tatis will not be traded, but they always listen to offers. Riley Leonard was a full participant for the Colts, so will they actually need Philip Rivers? The Chargers are big underdogs vs. the Chiefs. The Rams are favored over the Lions.Support the show: http://kaplanandcrew.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brock and Salk talk about 44-year-old Phillip Rivers joining the Colts for their upcoming game against the Seahawks and they debate who that rather the Hawks play against, Old-man Rivers or rookie Riley Leonard. They talk about how the Mariners could get a deal done with the Diamondbacks for Ketel Marte, celebrate Jerry Dipoto for winning MLB Executive of the year, and more in Need To Know. And Tom and Joey from The Outdoor Line joins the show to talk more about the KIRO Radio Holiday Magic Telethon get some Seahawks takes off their chests.

Brock and Salk react to yesterday’s conversation with Jeff Passan. They talk about the possibility of bringing back Jorge Polanco along with other 2nd base options. They talk about 44 year old Phillip Rivers returning to the Colts for their upcoming game against the Seahawks, The MLB winter meetings, and more in Need To Know. And they are joined by the Hawkblogger, Brian Nemhauser to talk about why he thinks the Seahawks are the best team in the NFL. And Brock talks about Riley Leonard getting beat out by Phillip Rivers for the Colts QB job, UW playing in the LA bowl, and much more in Blue-88.

Tobin & Leroy get into a lively discussion over the Colts signing 44 year old Philip Rivers after injuries to their starting QB Daniel Jones and backup Riley Leonard. Tobin is all for the old man to come back on the saddle and QB the Colts. Leroy would take anyone but a 44 year old who has been out of the league for 5 years.

00:00 – 12:54 – We’re back in the time machine as Philip Rivers signs with the Colts and what it all means for the Colts against the Seahawks and the rest of the season 12:55 – 23:51 – Former Colts tight end Jack Doyle joins us and discusses the touchdown and 2-point conversion catch from Philip Rivers in the playoff game against the Bills, Philip Rivers trash talk, does he expect him to have any rust?, teammate text chain 23:52 – 38:56 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and weighs in on the return of Philip Rivers, true expectations of the 44-year old QB, the other QB they signed, Colts defense and lack of a pass rush, can Rivers truly be in better shape than he was when he played, Riley Leonard 38:57 – 48:46 - The Athletic’s Scott Dochterman joins us and discusses why Indiana is truly a Cinderella story, setting the scene for the Big Ten Championship, Heisman voteSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 12:47 – We’re back in the time machine as Philip Rivers signs with the Colts and what it all means for the Colts against the Seahawks and the rest of the season 12:48 – 21:08 – Morning Checkdown 21:09 – 42:10– Philip Rivers and expectations if he actually plays, how would you describe the Rivers signing, where has the Colts running game gone 42:11 – 1:08:32 – Former Colts tight end Jack Doyle joins us and discusses the touchdown and 2-point conversion catch from Philip Rivers in the playoff game against the Bills, Philip Rivers trash talk, does he expect him to have any rust?, teammate text chain, more thoughts on Philip Rivers and how he catches up to speed ahead of possibly starting on Sunday, Morning Checkdown 1:08:33 – 1:17:22 – Philip Rivers turned 44 earlier this week, Heisman discussion and odds 1:17:23 - 1:24:13– Philp Rivers coming out of retirement, more unlikely statement at training camp: a 7-1 start or Philip Rivers returning, the latest on Charvarius Ward 1:24:14 – 1:48:13 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and weighs in on the return of Philip Rivers, true expectations of the 44-year old QB, the other QB they signed, Colts defense and lack of a pass rush, can Rivers truly be in better shape than he was when he played, Riley Leonard, should these final four games matter for Shane Steichen/Chris Ballard, Morning Checkdown 1:48:14 – 1:58:54 – The Athletic’s Scott Dochterman joins us and discusses why Indiana is truly a Cinderella story, setting the scene for the Big Ten Championship, Heisman vote 1:58:55 – 2:03:31 – Wrapping the show, what we want to see or hear out at Colts HQ todaySupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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(3:00) – Eagles at Chargers Takeaways: Jalen Hurts accounts for 5 TOs, A.J. Brown reaches 100 yards despite drops, projecting Saquon Barkley, Omarion Hampton vs Kimani Vidal, trust level in Chargers pass game(27:25) – More News & Notes: Philip Rivers signs practice squad deal with Colts with Riley Leonard ailing, Shedeur Sanders named starter for rest of season, De'Von Achane injury update(44:05) – Falcons at Bucs Preview: Concern trends with Tampa's offense, impact of potential Mike Evans return, Bucky Irving's role, analyzing Bijan Robinson for the playoffs  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rich reacts to the Eagles' crushing overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and why Philadelphia fans shouldn't be overly concerned about the team's season-long struggles to be consistent week-to-week. Rich weighs in on the injury-riddled Indianapolis Colts possibly adding former Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers to their practice squad after the season-ending injury to Daniel Jones and the injuries to backups Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard. ESPN's Jeff Saturday and Rich discuss the massive challenges Philip Rivers would face if he played for the Colts this season, his level of concern for the Eagles amid their 3-game losing streak, how the NFC playoff picture could play out, shares his favorite memories of the late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, and reveals the epic prank Peyton and Cooper Manning played on him the first time he golfed at Augusta National. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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00:00 – 25:42 – The Colts are bringing back Philip Rivers as the season enters panic mode. What can they expect from the 44-year-old quarterback? 25:43 – 39:33 – JMV takes calls from listeners of the show who want to chime in on the Colts bringing back Philip Rivers. 39:34 – 44:21 – JMV wraps up the first hour! 44:22 – 1:05:43 – Former IU linebacker Matt Surface joins the show to discuss IU winning the Big Ten Championship, and having the top seed in the College Football Playoffs! Matt and JMV discuss IU QB Fernando Mendoza, and how important he is to the program, as well as coaching job by Curt Cignetti. 1:05:44 – 1:24:56 – JMV takes some calls from listeners of the show about the Philip Rivers signing, the Indiana Hoosiers and more! Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network and the Colts Fifth Quarter Huddle joins to discuss Philip Rivers, and what it means for the franchise. They also briefly talk IU football. 1:24:57 – 1:26:56 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:26:57 – 1:52:09 – Former Colts tight end Charles Arbuckle, now with the Colts Radio Network, joins the show! What does Charles expect to see from Rivers when he does start. How did rookie Riley Leonard do in his first NFL action? What did Charles think of the Indiana Hoosiers playoff chances? 1:52:10 – 2:05:00 – JMV takes more calls from listeners about the Colts and Philip Rivers. 2:05:01 – 2:11:49 – JMV wraps up the show with more phone calls! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 22:49 - Former Colts tight end Charles Arbuckle, now with the Colts Radio Network, joins the show! What does Charles expect to see from Rivers when he does start. How did rookie Riley Leonard do in his first NFL action? What did Charles think of the Indiana Hoosiers playoff chances? 22:50 - 38:14 - Former IU linebacker Matt Surface joins the show to discuss IU winning the Big Ten Championship, and having the top seed in the College Football Playoffs! Matt and JMV discuss IU QB Fernando Mendoza, and how important he is to the program, as well as coaching job by Curt Cignetti. 38:15 - 44:15 - Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network and the Colts Fifth Quarter Huddle joins to discuss Philip Rivers, and what it means for the franchise. They also briefly talk IU football. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dynasty Nerds are back breaking down the biggest winners and losers from Week 14. Hosts Garret Price and Jagger May tackle a wild NFL season where playoff contention feels more unpredictable than ever. From devastating injuries to breakout performances, this episode covers the fantasy implications you need to know heading into the stretch run. Listen to This Episode:

(00:00-23:04) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison talking about the Indiana Hoosiers capturing the Big Ten Championship over Ohio State on Saturday night. Plus, Jake touches on the Indianapolis Colts falling to the Jacksonville Jaguars yesterday and losing Daniel Jones in the process to an achilles injury. (23:04-41:01) – The voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company to discuss IU defeating Ohio State on Saturday night in the Big Ten Championship game. Don comments on the endless time that Curt Cignetti spends on preparing his team, compares Curt Cignetti to Bob Knight, and summarizes what it was like inside Lucas Oil Stadium two nights ago. (41:01-44:09) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake Query highlighting something that Curt Cignetti said after the game to echo the things that he and Don Fischer talked about in the previous segment about Cignetti’s preparation. (44:09-1:12:39) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 joins Jake Query to share what he knows right now about the significance of Daniel Jones’ achilles injury. Mike weighs in on where the Colts go from here, believes that the Colts won’t roll into next season just handing Anthony Richardson the QB1 spot, assesses how the team should operate underneath Riley Leonard, and if Carlie Irsay-Gordon will be the sole person making the call on the future of Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard. (1:12:39-1:24:48) – Indianapolis media icon and friend of the show, Bill Benner, joins Jake Query to share what it was like for him experience IU winning the Big Ten Championship on Saturday night. He shares who he was thinking about when the score went final, what he did after the game on his drive home, and exudes confidence about the Hoosiers chances at winning the College Football Playoff. (1:24:48-1:26:13) – The second hour of the show concludes quickly with Jake Query noting how Notre Dame and the Indianapolis Colts are in the same boat. (1:26:13-1:50:01) – The final hour of Query & Company starts with Jake Query discussing the way that IU was able to beat Ohio State at their own game on Saturday night in the Big Ten Championship. He also discusses the future of the Colts with Daniel Jones officially tearing his achilles. Finally, shares his opinion on Notre Dame being left out of the College Football Playoff. (1:50:01-1:58:41) – Jake opens the phone line for a Notre Dame fan to call into the program to vote on which team from the three-team blind resume he would select for the College Football playoff. Another caller chimes in as someone who would sacrifice both of his achilles tendons for any of the Indiana teams. (1:58:41-2:04:29) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake from Twin Peaks in Castleton to weigh in on where the Indianapolis Colts should go from here with the quarterback position and preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-16:38) – The voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company to discuss IU defeating Ohio State on Saturday night in the Big Ten Championship game. Don comments on the endless time that Curt Cignetti spends on preparing his team, compares Curt Cignetti to Bob Knight, and summarizes what it was like inside Lucas Oil Stadium two nights ago. (16:38-43:41) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 joins Jake Query to share what he knows right now about the significance of Daniel Jones’ achilles injury. Mike weighs in on where the Colts go from here, believes that the Colts won’t roll into next season just handing Anthony Richardson the QB1 spot, assesses how the team should operate underneath Riley Leonard, and if Carlie Irsay-Gordon will be the sole person making the call on the future of Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​​​​​​00:00 – 12:49 – We open the show with the complicated feelings of Indiana sports at the moment, starting with Indiana's Big Ten championship and their defensive effort. Then, it might be confirmed that the Colts are cursed in Jacksonville. 12:50– 22:22 – Morning Checkdown 22:23–42:54 – Where do the Colts possibly go from here? Kevin provides his opinion on who might be playing quarterback for the Colts the rest of the year, how Shane Steichen called the game for Riley Leonard, we take a caller who wants to talk about the college football playoff selections, then James Boyd joins us from the airport to talk about a dejected Colts locker room, will Anthony Richardson play 42:54 – 1:09:36 – Indiana Football's moment Saturday night, how did the defense become this dominant, what would a sleepover in Lucas Oil Stadium look like, Shane Steichen's playcalling, morning checkdown 1:09:36 – 1:22:13– Kevin finally gets to rant about Notre Dame not making the College Football Playoff 1:22:14 - 1:27:02 – A few callers talk about the Indiana game and the Colts situation 1:27:03 -1:52:57 – Recapping Indiana's win and their draw in the College Football playoff, a potential rematch between Ohio State and Indiana, what are the options for the Colts at quarterback, head coach and front office? Morning checkdown 1:52:57 – 2:00:20 – The lackluster Colts defense, Shane Steichen's decision to defer the coin toss, what does the quarterback situation look like for this year and all of 2026 2:00:20 – 2:07:48 – Fernando Mendoza's high school coach joins the show tomorrow, the quarterback options for the Colts, where they go from here INSTANT REPLAY: Entire segment with James Boyd interviewSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00–20:37 – Where do the Colts possibly go from here? Kevin provides his opinion on who might be playing quarterback for the Colts the rest of the year, how Shane Steichen called the game for Riley Leonard, we take a caller who wants to talk about the college football playoff selections, then James Boyd joins us from the airport to talk about a dejected Colts locker room, will Anthony Richardson play, 20:38 – 47:18 – Indiana Football's moment Saturday night, how did the defense become this dominant, what would a sleepover in Lucas Oil Stadium look like, Shane Steichen's playcalling, morning checkdown 47:18 – 59:55– Kevin finally gets to rant about Notre Dame not making the College Football Playoff Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.