Podcast appearances and mentions of Thad Matta

Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us ahead of their game against Villanova tonight, his persistence through the changing landscape of college basketball, returning for 2026, Michael Ajayi and the transfer portal & MORE! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 12:24 – We’re back at the Combine, Chris Ballard will join us later, IU stumbles against Northwestern, the NBA responds to Rick Carlisle’s comments with us, Kevin’s Irish get rolled by Duke, Kevin and James give their biggest takeaways from what Chris Ballard had to say 12:25 – 24:14 – Morning Checkdown 24:15 – 43:39 – Rick Carlisle’s comments with us about the NBA fining the team caught fire after the show and got a response from the league office, the confusion about the NBA’s statement and their rules about disciplining teams for roster adjustments, the fallout from all of this and why it’s so confusing 43:40 – 1:04:46 – Colts thoughts from yesterday: What Chris Ballard and Shane Steicehn had to say, Steichen says he’ll remain calling plays, defensive questions including Mooney Ward’s future and Zaire Franklin 1:04:47 – 1:18:34 – Morning Checkdown, future of Anthony Richardson 1:18:35 – 1:30:04– Purdue looks to be the lone representative of Indiana schools that will be in the NCAA Tournament, Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us ahead of their game against Villanova tonight, his persistence through the changing landscape of college basketball, returning for 2026, Michael Ajayi and the transfer portal 1:30:05 – 1:56:20 – The one-year anniversary of the show is today, when do the Colts finally put it all together and get over their playoff drought, how aggressive will the Colts be in free agency and the draft, the Colts versus other teams in the AFC that missed the playoffs in 2025, Morning Checkdown 1:56:21 – 2:04:43 – Revisiting Rick Carlisle’s comments on the NBA fining the Pacers and the league’s follow up statement on those comments, 2:04:44 – 2:36:35 – Shane Steichen on with JMV yesterday and his plan to call plays in 2026, Colts GM Chris Ballard joins us and discusses what is the big need for the team this off-season, priority positions this off-season, success drafting offensive lineman, lack of pass rush, disappointment of 8-9 finish, Nick Cross’ future, how to stop the late season collapses, Zaire Franklin’s future with the team, impressions of Riley Leonard, a potential Alec Piece extension and does it matter about the future of Michael Pittman Jr., restructuring the roster if needed, the stress of the job, handling criticism that comes with the job, his thoughts on the NBA/Pacers fineSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us and celebrates getting his 500th win as a head coach, does he remember his first victory as a coach?, how he celebrated his milestone, how he processes player’s arguing for challenging a call, Finley Bizjack’s motor, what keeps him going in coachingSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 18:06 –IU/Purdue tonight, Pacers/Wizards part 2 tonight and the latest on the NBA trying to stop tanking next season, how does the league enforce anti-tanking rules if teams are ravaged by injuries?, who has the most pressure tonight between IU/Purdue 18:07 – 33:31 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses sectional draw, Plainfield, questions for Chris Ballard at the Combine, when will the Colts get an answer on Mooney Ward’s status?, the 30-day transfer window in high school, the worst tanking he’s ever seen 33:32 – 42:10 – Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us and celebrates getting his 500th win as a head coach, does he remember his first victory as a coach?, how he celebrated his milestone, how he processes player’s arguing for challenging a call, Finley Bizjack’s motor, what keeps him going in coaching 42:11 – 54:28 – The Athletic’s Zak Keefer joins us live from the Olympics and discusses how he’s enjoying Italy and what events he’s covering, how spread out the events are across the country, the best stories he’s seen/covered at the Olympics, Chloe Kim 54:29 – 1:06:00 - The Athletic’s Jon Greenberg joins us for the latest on the Chicago Bears potentially moving to Hammond, his paddle ball play-in game, how Bears ownership is feeling with the lack of love from the state of Illinois, is Illinois feeling the heat that the Bears could actually leave for NWISupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 12:14 – Pacers lose to the Wizards last night and Jeff doesn’t know how to feel about it, the Bears potential move to Hammond, Bennedict Mathurin drops 38 in his home debut with the Clippers, Team USA beats Canada for a gold medal in women’s hockey 12:15 – 23:14 - Morning Checkdown 23:15 – 41:14 – IU/Purdue tonight, Pacers/Wizards part 2 tonight and the latest on the NBA trying to stop tanking next season, how does the league enforce anti-tanking rules if teams are ravaged by injuries?, who has the most pressure tonight between IU/Purdue 41:15 – 1:08:48 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses sectional draw, Plainfield, questions for Chris Ballard at the Combine, when will the Colts get an answer on Mooney Ward’s status?, the 30-day transfer window in high school, the worst tanking he’s ever seen, Morning Checkdown 1:08:49 – 1:18:43 – Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us and celebrates getting his 500th win as a head coach, does he remember his first victory as a coach?, how he celebrated his milestone, how he processes player’s arguing for challenging a call, Finley Bizjack’s motor, what keeps him going in coaching 1:18:44 – 1:25:12 – Pacers lose to the Wizards, should the Colts be upset if the Bears move to Indiana, 1:25:13 – 1:48:36 – The Athletic’s Zak Keefer joins us live from the Olympics and discusses how he’s enjoying Italy and what events he’s covering, how spread out the events are across the country, the best stories he’s seen/covered at the Olympics, Chloe Kim, Colts over/under for next season, Morning Checkdown 1:48:37 – 2:01:35 – The Athletic’s Jon Greenberg joins us for the latest on the Chicago Bears potentially moving to Hammond, his paddle ball play-in game, how Bears ownership is feeling with the lack of love from the state of Illinois, is Illinois feeling the heat that the Bears could actually leave for NWI 2:01:36 – 2:07:30 – Jeff discusses about hiding in a men’s room as a child, women’s curling between the USA and Switzerland, losing kids, Mathurin drops 38 points last nightSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 19:40 – How many games should Zubac play for the Pacers this season if at all?, LeBron and Steve Nash discuss the Pacers landing Zubac, James gives Kevin and Jeff a Tiger Woods-centric quiz, Indiana/Purdue tomorrow 19:41 – 29:53 - Big Ten Network’s Bruce Weber joins us and discusses the current state of college basketball, his 2005 Illinois team, how he views Purdue and Indiana heading into Friday’s matchup, his toughest player to coach against, his thoughts on Thad Matta reaching 500 wins in his career 29:54 – 39:14 – Former Colts offensive lineman Joe Reitz joins us and discusses the Colts off-season agenda, some recently released veteran players across the league, how does he think the Colts get younger and faster, what he would do with Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce, his combine experience, what Olympic sport does he want to try 39:15 – 49:34 - We play I GOTTA KNOW: Will the Colts move if the Bears come to Indiana, should Colts trade MPJ, should Colts pursue Trey Hendrickson, what are we watchingSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 11:12 – The group is back together as Marc returns after a 24-hour bug, Team USA beats Sweden and it was a great day for Olympic hockey, Darryn Peterson continues to cloud draft stock as he exits with cramps 11:13 – 22:36 – Morning Checkdown 22:37 – 42:10 – How many games should Zubac play for the Pacers this season if at all?, LeBron and Steve Nash discuss the Pacers landing Zubac, James gives Kevin and Jeff a Tiger Woods-centric quiz, Indiana/Purdue tomorrow 42:11 – 1:07:22– Enjoying the nice weather yesterday, Pacers get back in action with the Wizards, Morning Checkdown, Big Ten Network’s Bruce Weber joins us and discusses the current state of college basketball, his 2005 Illinois team, how he views Purdue and Indiana heading into Friday’s matchup, his toughest player to coach against, his thoughts on Thad Matta reaching 500 wins in his career 1:07:23 – 1:19:47 – Former Colts offensive lineman Joe Reitz joins us and discusses the Colts off-season agenda, some recently released veteran players across the league, how does he think the Colts get younger and faster, what he would do with Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce, his combine experience, what Olympic sport does he want to try 1:19:48 – 1:24:16 – Are the Bears really about to move to Indiana? More smoke is appearing that it could be happening 1:24:17 – 1:48:15 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses how the Pacers should handle the final slate of games of the season as they attempt to hang on to their first-round pick, will Zubac get any run during this final stretch, Morning Checkdown 1:48:16 – 2:00:58– We play I GOTTA KNOW: Will the Colts move if the Bears come to Indiana, should Colts trade MPJ, should Colts pursue Trey Hendrickson, what are we watching 2:00:59 – 2:06:06 – The latest Bears update, wrapping the showSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses the team’s loss to UConn and the update on Finley Bizjack, what, if anything they can do roster-wise with all the injuries, getting ready for the rest of the season & more! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 22:08 – Our memories from NBA All-Star weekend when it was here in Indy, more on the Pacers and Jazz getting fined by the NBA and why other teams haven’t been disciplined, Adam Silver’s statement on the fines, the guys try to come up with solutions of how the NBA can solve this issue 22:09 – 33:39 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses the NBA fines for the Pacers and Jazz last night, Indiana draft prospects, reforming conferences 33:40 – 40:52 – Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses the team’s loss to UConn and the update on Finley Bizjack, what, if anything they can do roster-wise with all the injuries, getting ready for the rest of the season 40:53 – 58:14 - IndyCar & IMS President Doug Boles joins us as we’re 100 days from the Indy 500, early ticket figures, what the Honda/Chevy announcement means for IndyCar, could we see the IU national champs at the IMS, how they annually try the balancing act of keeping tradition while drawing new fans, the DC race and how they prep with a quick turnaroundSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 13:55 – Jeff is out and Kevin asks why we got into the sports business after the Pacers are fined $100K for resting players, the Jazz were also fined $500K for resting players, what is the cure for this for the league 13:56 – 22:44 – Morning Checkdown 22:45 – 44:47 – Our memories from NBA All-Star weekend when it was here in Indy, more on the Pacers and Jazz getting fined by the NBA and why other teams haven’t been disciplined, Adam Silver’s statement on the fines, the guys try to come up with solutions of how the NBA can solve this issue 44:48 – 1:07:35– ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses the NBA fines for the Pacers and Jazz last night, Indiana draft prospects, reforming conferences, Colts draft needs, should the Colts draft an edge rusher and quarterback, dad jokes, Morning Checkdown 1:07:36 – 1:16:00 – Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses the team’s loss to UConn and the update on Finley Bizjack, what, if anything they can do roster-wise with all the injuries, getting ready for the rest of the season 1:16:01 – 1:27:30 – More dad jokes, Pacers fine thoughts, the guys try to come up with more ways the NBA can fix their tanking issues, 1:27:31 – 1:54:21 – IndyCar & IMS President Doug Boles joins us as we’re 100 days from the Indy 500, early ticket figures, what the Honda/Chevy announcement means for IndyCar, could we see the IU national champs at the IMS, how they annually try the balancing act of keeping tradition while drawing new fans, the DC race and how they prep with a quick turnaround, more dad jokes, Morning Checkdown 1:54:22 – 2:01:09– People are not happy about James’ Colts mock draft having them take an edge rusher with their second-round pick, the Colts’ had trouble getting to the passer last season, how do they get younger and faster defensively? 2:01:10 – 2:09:26 – Happy Valentine’s Day, Kevin’s wife discussed his Luke Harangody jersey, final thoughts on the Pacers being fined by the NBASupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-29:02) – Query & Company opens on a Thursday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the Brooklyn Nets out-tanking the Indiana Pacers last night in the final game before the All-Star break. They point out that Rick Carlisle was trying his best to tank, but the players on the court had it going last night for Indiana. Jake also shares the news that IndyCar has reached deals with Honda and Chevy to continue manufacturing engines for the series. (29:02-36:49) – Last night the Butler Bulldogs hung in there versus the UConn Huskies but fell short at the end. Jake highlights Braylon Mullins deciding to go to UConn over Indiana and explains why Butler is struggling to compete in the Big East based off what Dan Hurley said last night. (36:49-46:51) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake sharing some more thoughts on what Dan Hurley said last night about Thad Matta and the Butler Athletic Department. (46:51-1:15:30) – Mac Engel from the Fort Worth Star & Telegram joins the show and his conversation with Jake Query starts with him sharing a story on flying in Bon Jovi’s plane. Jake asks Mac about what he has seen from Josh Hoover at TCU the last three years, reveals how much money he believes that Hoover got to go to IU, doesn’t believe that Mark Cuban is actually going to buy the Dallas Mavericks back, gives his perspective on whether the Dallas Mavericks are going to try and tank to get a top-four pick. (1:15:30-1:20:27) – Dan Hurley had some comments on TNT following UConn’s win about Butler, but he took it to another level after the game in his postgame media session. Jake plays what one of the best college coaches had to say. (1:20:27-1:29:56) – At the end of the previous segment, Jake reacts further to what Dan Hurley had to say after the game about Thad Matta. He wonders how Butler can compete in the Big East without having the help of a division-one football program bringing in more students or money for the athletic department. (1:29:56-1:55:40) – Mike Niziolek from the Bloomington Herald Times joins Jake Query to discuss the nine Hoosiers that are heading to the NFL Combine in a couple of weeks, evaluates if Fernando Mendoza is worthy of being the first overall selection in the draft, identifies D’Angelo Ponds as one player that has grown the most underneath Curt Cignetti’s tutelage, and previews the upcoming challenge for the Indiana Hoosiers against the Illinois Fighting Illini this weekend. (1:55:40-2:06:35) – Earlier in the day, there was IndyCar news that was shared about the future of two engine manufacturers. Jake highlights what that news was, and Eddie plays what Bill Self said this afternoon about Darryn Peterson’s injury luck. (2:06:35-2:13:05) – Today’s show closes out with Jake sharing his thoughts on what Bill Self said about his star freshman and JMV joins him in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 11:24 – Pacers win against the Nets despite resting most starters and the win knocks them down a couple pegs in the draft lottery board, Butler falls to UConn, NBA tanking thoughts 11:25 – 22:41 – Morning Checkdown 22:42 – 43:33 - R.I.P. James Van Der Beek, Northwestern almost beat Michigan last night, Pacers get a win over the Nets, how can the Pacers tank the best way possible, what should the Colts do with the off-season, how do they address the pass rush?, will Mooney Ward give the Colts a heads up on his NFL future, Jeff tells a story about Las Vegas 43:34 – 1:08:51 – Dan Hurley discusses Thad Matta and the lack of resources he’s given at Butler, the Pacers beat the Nets despite trying to tank, what should they do after the All-Star break, is the NBA losing fans with this tanking issue, Morning Checkdown 1:08:52 – 1:22:46 - IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses watching college basketball last night and hearing a commentator say Reggie Miller was “before his time”, Colts off-season thoughts, Daniel Jones extension or franchise tag incoming?, MLB season projections 1:22:47 – 1:29:07 – Olympic viewing last night, Colts QB depth chart possibilities, 1:29:08 – 1:51:13 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses the Pacers getting a win last night that could prove costly, what will be their mindset post-All-Star break, how would he fix NBA tanking, Caitlin Clark and other Fever members playing for Team USA soon, Morning Checkdown 1:51:14 – 2:05:36 – The cheating Olympian follow-up, we play I GOTTA KNOW: Winter Olympic spot you think you could train for best, next Colts HOF’er if not Reggie Wayne, how are Colts viewed in NFL circles, biggest current pet peeve 2:05:37 – 2:09:47 – Our fantasy football league winner, Katie Bucko, joins us and discusses how she whipped our asses in the leagueSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 11:56 - The Pacers land Ivica Zubac at the trade deadline and deal Bennedict Mathurin and potentially their 2026 first-round pick but it has some conditions that could mean the Pacers keep it, Adam Vinatieri and Drew Brees are a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, Reggie Wayne seems like he’ll be waiting awhile 11:57 – 21:17 – Morning Checkdown 21:18 – 41:17 – How are the Pacers going to tank the rest of the season to give themselves the best chance to keep their 2026 first-round pick?, do the Pacers need to intentionally tank the rest of the way to keep their first-round pick 41:18 – 1:06:49 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses the Pacers trading for Ivica Zubac and how they go about tanking in secret, Adam Vinatieri makes the HOF, Gordon Hayward gets his jersey retired at Brownsburg, is Fishers on a path to a championship?, Morning Checkdown 1:06:50 – 1:18:43 – Thad Matta was supposed to join but has lost his voice so we discuss where the Bulldogs are at and some Big East teams that look Tournament bound, the Pacers trade for Zubac and what it looks like when Haliburton returns 1:18:44 – 1:26:11 – Snow is falling once again downtown, Kevin explains the Pacers trade for Zubac and what it means for their 2026 first-round pick 1:26:12 – 1:52:25 – Fox 59/CBS4’s Mike Chappell joins us to discuss the Prince halftime show at the Super Bowl, Adam Vinatieri making the Hall of Fame, Reggie Wayne not even cracking the top-10 and why it’s likely a long wait for him, Drew Brees thoughts as he gets the HOF call, the Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft drama and his conversation with Robert Kraft, Morning Checkdown 1:52:26 – 2:01:16– Katy Perry’s halftime show, our Super Bowl picks and predictions on a number of things for Sunday 2:01:17 – 2:06:42 – What’s on tap aside from the Super Bowl this weekend?, college hoopsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00 – 11:06) – The cold weather continues to reign terror over us, the insane Mavs-Hornets NBA game last night and the recent NBA draft classes. Pluys, Jim Bob Cooter doesn't get an OC job but will take an interview at another, the upcoming basketball weekend. Plus, there is a tennis grand slam semifinal happening as the show is going on. (11:07– 21:10) – Morning Checkdown (21:10–47:59) – Would Kevin have rushed the floor if Notre Dame had won Tuesday, what are the good things Chris Ballard has done in his tenure? We point them out. Plus, is the NBA Draft Lottery happening on Mother's Day this year? Who do we think will represent the Pacers at the lottery? (48:00 – 1:13:29) – Greg Rakestraw joins to recap his trip to South Bend with Kevin. He also touches on the IHSAA potentially inserting a shot clock. We shift to college hoops and Greg has the conversation about how Indiana has improved and where they can go from here. Also, how about the mid-major teams that have Indiana ties in Miami of Ohio and St. Louis. Morning Checkdown (1:13:29 - 1:23:17) – Butler head coach Thad Matta comments on how amazing tennis players are and what he's taking from his team's loss on the road to St. John's. Also, how much does he pay attention to resume talk and where his team is on the bubble? (1:23:17 -1:32:26) – Our final results on our poll from yesterday and a potential Pacers trade for Giannis and the Indiana Hoosiers are on the road against UCLA Saturday. Is this stretch for Purdue adversity or a real concern? (1:32:27 – 1:58:00) – Seahawks-Patriots talk and parsing through Mike Chappell's piece on why he did not vote for Bill Belichick to get into the hall of fame. Also, we continue to marvel at the Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner match that has gone one the entire show. Will we be watching the Pro Bowl? Morning checkdown (1:58:01 – 2:11:30) – Did the Colts try to build their team like the Seahawks or the Patriots? Sinner-Djokovic comes to an end. (2:11:31 — 2:18:33) - Caleb's time stepping in for Marc Dykton is over for the week, Jeff sometimes has the urge to drink beer and what is Radio Row likeSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00--26:55) – Would Kevin have rushed the floor if Notre Dame had won Tuesday, what are the good things Chris Ballard has done in his tenure? We point them out. Plus, is the NBA Draft Lottery happening on Mother's Day this year? Who do we think will represent the Pacers at the lottery? (26:56– 52:25) – Greg Rakestraw joins to recap his trip to South Bend with Kevin. He also touches on the IHSAA potentially inserting a shot clock. We shift to college hoops and Greg has the conversation about how Indiana has improved and where they can go from here. Also, how about the mid-major teams that have Indiana ties in Miami of Ohio and St. Louis. Morning Checkdown. (52:26 - 1:02:12) – Butler head coach Thad Matta comments on how amazing tennis players are and what he's taking from his team's loss on the road to St. John's. Also, how much does he pay attention to resume talk and where his team is on the bubble? Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us to discuss the Bulldogs’ stringing some wins together, players who have exceeded his expectations, his thoughts on other schools trying to get guys back from the pros, what one guardrail would he install for NIL if he could add one, his thoughts on IU winning the national championship & more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 21:33 – Curt Cignetti called his shot and delivered, Mark Cuban discusses what it means to be an IU donor, IU NFL prospects, Colts needs ahead of the NFL Draft, D’Angelo Ponds, Bills owner slams Keon Coleman: do we appreciate the honesty or is that too much for an owner to say publicly? 21:34 – 40:38 – We may have lighting fixes in the studio finally, Fernando Mendoza’s LinkedIn, the Broncos are the largest home team underdog in Championship game history, are we saying goodbye to outdoor NFL stadiums, how many Colts UFA’s will come back in 2026?, playoffs or bust for the Colts in 2026? 40:39 – 50:43 – Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us to discuss the Bulldogs’ stringing some wins together, players who have exceeded his expectations, his thoughts on other schools trying to get guys back from the pros, what one guardrail would he install for NIL if he could add one, his thoughts on IU winning the national championship 50:44 – 1:02:49 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses being in attendance for the national championship and watching his Hoosiers win, Pacers fall to the Celtics and where is this headed with the trade deadline approaching?, WNBA schedules released but what does it really mean, the current CBA negotiations 1:02:50 – 1:13:38 - We play I GOTTA KNOW: Fever schedule is out but will they play all 44 games?, 18-game NFL season?, Colts untouchables?, what should the Pacers do, Oscar nominations out today what was the best movie you saw in the past year?Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 13:41– Still basking in the glow of IU’s national championship win, Fernando Mendoza updates his LinkedIn profile, the NFL Combine will stick in Indy through 2028, NFL Combine moments from years’ past 13:42 – 20:53 – Morning Checkdown 20:54 – 42:21 – Curt Cignetti called his shot and delivered, Mark Cuban discusses what it means to be an IU donor, IU NFL prospects, Colts needs ahead of the NFL Draft, D’Angelo Ponds, Bills owner slams Keon Coleman: do we appreciate the honesty or is that too much for an owner to say publicly? 42:22 – 1:06:45 – We may have lighting fixes in the studio finally, Fernando Mendoza’s LinkedIn, the Broncos are the largest home team underdog in Championship game history, are we saying goodbye to outdoor NFL stadiums, how many Colts UFA’s will come back in 2026?, playoffs or bust for the Colts in 2026?, Morning Checkdown 1:06:46 – 1:17:56 – Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us to discuss the Bulldogs’ stringing some wins together, players who have exceeded his expectations, his thoughts on other schools trying to get guys back from the pros, what one guardrail would he install for NIL if he could add one, his thoughts on IU winning the national championship 1:17:57 – 1:26:12 – NFL Championship Game matchup thoughts, the Colts are ending their time at Grand Park in 2027 1:26:13 – 1:48:27 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses being in attendance for the national championship and watching his Hoosiers win, Pacers fall to the Celtics and where is this headed with the trade deadline approaching?, WNBA schedules released but what does it really mean, the current CBA negotiations, Tyler Warren fails to makes it as a finalist for Rookie of the Year, Morning Checkdown 1:48:28 – 1:59:40 – We play I GOTTA KNOW: Fever schedule is out but will they play all 44 games?, 18-game NFL season?, Colts untouchables?, what should the Pacers do, Oscar nominations out today what was the best movie you saw in the past year? 1:59:41 – 2:09:10 – NFL Award nominations are out, MVP nominations, inclement weather in the area this weekendSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00 – 25:34) – We play audio from former IU quarterback Trent Green, talking about how the perception of Indiana football changing. Where do the weaknesses lie for Indiana against Oregon. Do we read too much into a -3.5 spread in favor of the Hoosiers? Deciphering who is America's team between IU or Ole Miss. Morning checkdown. (25:35 - 36:32) – Butler head coach Thad Matta joins to talk about how his team can try and stop their back-to-back losses. He answers what the similarities were between the Villanova and St. Johns games. Matta also touches on who he's starting to trust as the season progresses with the Jalen Jackson injury. Plus, the Bulldogs have a week off before 4 games in 8-day stretch. (36:33 – 52:55) – To kick off the final hour, Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins to talk about the Pacers opportunity this evening against the Hornets. He also made the trip to the Rose Bowl and describes his experience. James asks him who Scott has his eye on in the upcoming NBA draft. He also answers the question of if the Pacers will be back in the championship conversation when everyone is healthy and if they get a good draft pick. (52:56 – 1:03:48) – Fernando Mendoza is making the song "Fernando" by ABBA rise up the charts. Where does Indiana's strength lie against OregonSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00 – 12:18) – IU and Prude get close college basketball wins behind Lamar Wilkerson. Are IU fans getting ready to head down to Atlanta? Also, is Fernando Mendoza actually an underdog? Kevin and James give their initial take on what they expect to hear from Chris Ballard later today. Plus, the Pacers have a great chance to end the losing streak tonight. (12:18– 20:16) – Morning Checkdown (20:16–43:22) – Does Chris Ballard get annoyed with James' or Kevin's questions more, what has Chris Ballard actually done well. What will he have to say about his pass rushers? We also run through the cap hits for the roster. Fernando Mendoza's underdog mentality, Mark Cuban pitching in to Indiana's NIL fund. No preseason top 5 teams left in the college football playoff. (43:22 – 1:08:50) – We play audio from former IU quarterback Trent Green, talking about how the perception of Indiana football changing. Where do the weaknesses lie for Indiana against Oregon. Do we read too much into a -3.5 spread in favor of the Hoosiers? Deciphering who is America's team between IU or Ole Miss. Morning checkdown. (1:08:50 - 1:19:48) – Butler head coach Thad Matta joins to talk about how his team can try and stop their back-to-back losses. He answers what the similarities were between the Villanova and St. Johns games. Matta also touches on who he's starting to trust as the season progresses with the Jalen Jackson injury. Plus, the Bulldogs have a week off before 4 games in 8-day stretch. (1:19:48 -1:30:09) – Kevin and James toss around the questions they want answered at Chris Ballard's press conference later today. They also discuss Alec Pierce's status with free agency looming and what they expect the Colts general manager to say. (1:30:09 – 1:55:15) – To kick off the final hour, Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins to talk about the Pacers opportunity this evening against the Hornets. He also made the trip to the Rose Bowl and describes his experience. James asks him who Scott has his eye on in the upcoming NBA draft. He also answers the question of if the Pacers will be back in the championship conversation when everyone is healthy and if they get a good draft pick. Morning checkdown. (1:55:15 – 2:06:08) – Fernando Mendoza is making the song "Fernando" by ABBA rise up the charts. Where does Indiana's strength lie against Oregon (2:06:08 — 2:12:43) - Looking ahead to the NFL playoffs this weekend and CFP tonight.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Guy Shrink, host Bill welcomes guest David Bench to reflect on a remarkable adventure from nearly 20 years ago. As college seniors in 2006-2007, David and his lifelong friend Andrew embarked on a 15-month road trip across the U.S., interviewing 29 legendary college basketball coaches, including Rick Pitino, Thad Matta, Coach K, Rick Barnes, John Beilein, and the iconic John Wooden (at age 96). What began as a spontaneous project evolved into the book Destination Basketball, which captures not just basketball strategies but also profound insights into leadership, character, and personal growth. The conversation highlights timeless lessons from these coaching greats: prioritizing character over talent in recruiting, investing deeply in players as people, the value of being coachable, and turning young athletes into good men. Standout moments include Coach K's generosity, Rick Barnes crediting volunteering for his big break, and Wooden's heartfelt sportsmanship pledge and life creed. Ultimately, David emphasizes how the experience reinforced the power of relationships, friendships, and intentional growth—proving that the real game is about becoming better men, on and off the court.   Connect with the Guy Shrink Podcast across all platforms here: https://linktr.ee/guyshrink 

00:00 – 11:40 –The Bears could be moving to Northeast Indiana, the Colts return to practice and the Pacers are back in action tonight against the Knicks. 11:41– 19:45 – Morning Checkdown 19:46–43:13 – Is there worse weather than the slush that currently exists outside, what is it going to take for the Colts to beat the 49ers, how vital are chunk plays, we preview the Colts kicker training camp battle 8 months in advance, how dynamic of a player is Christian McCaffery, Indiana football projected to have one of the most players drafted in 2026, the Pacers play the NBA Cup champion Knicks tonight, what is the Pacers over/under 43:14 – 1:05:58 – Looking forward to Monday night football between the Colts and 49ers, why Anthony Richardson can't come off IR and play but Phillip Rivers can come out of retirement, what is the importance of a quarterback being able to run Shane Steichen's system and what does it say about the entire situation, morning checkdown 1:05:58 - 1:17:02 – Head coach of the Butler Bulldogs, Thad Matta, joins to discuss his teams latest performance against No. 5 UConn and the thrilling win against Providence last Saturday. He also talks about what it's like to play in the Indy Classic. 1:17:58 -1:24:09 – We play audio from former Indiana head coach Tom Allen about how he is perceiving the rise of Hoosier football 1:24:10 – 1:49:25 – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins to reveal if he's ever had "the Vegas Flu," and what the days of rest can do for the Pacers before they play the Knicks. Plus, Scott breaks down the Team USA camp in Durham and how Caitlin Clark is looking, as well as being able to talk basketball, plus Red Panda will perform at the Colts game Monday night. We continue to preview Colts-49ers and continue the countdown of best Indiana sports stories of 2025, morning checkdown. 1:49:26 – 1:58:56 – WIBC's Jason Hammer joins to explain why he's coming to us via phone, he makes his picks for Rams-Seahawks tonight, the Colts 49ers primetime matchup Monday night and the College Football Playoff. 1:58:57 — 2:07:04 — Lucas from the Netherlands who is a Colts fan and covers the team joins us in studio to talk about his travels, why he became a Colts fan, his experience watching the Colts play in Germany the last two years, cities he would like to see the NFL play in Europe, Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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00:00 – 22:43 – Looking forward to Monday night football between the Colts and 49ers, why Anthony Richardson can't come off IR and play but Phillip Rivers can come out of retirement, what is the importance of a quarterback being able to run Shane Steichen's system and what does it say about the entire situation, morning checkdown 22:44 -- 31:43 Head coach of the Butler Bulldogs, Thad Matta, joins to discuss his teams latest performance against No. 5 UConn and the thrilling win against Providence last Saturday. He also talks about what it's like to play in the Indy Classic. 31:43 -- 41:37 Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins to reveal if he's ever had "the Vegas Flu," and what the days of rest can do for the Pacers before they play the Knicks. Plus, Scott breaks down the Team USA camp in Durham and how Caitlin Clark is looking, as well as being able to talk basketball, plus Red Panda will perform at the Colts game Monday night 41:38 — 49:45 — Lucas from the Netherlands who is a Colts fan and covers the team joins us in studio to talk about his travels, why he became a Colts fan, his experience watching the Colts play in Germany the last two years, cities he would like to see the NFL play in EuropeSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/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.

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 Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 25:57 - 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? 25:58 – 32:32 – 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 32:33 – 42:56 – 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 42:57 – 52:14 - 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 expectationsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses the Bulldogs hot start, Finley Bizjack, Red Panda, more notes on the team & more! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 10:56 – We’re getting ready to move studios and Jeff hates his chair, Pacers get smoked by Nuggets while IU falls to Minnesota, Giannis suffers an injury last night 10:57 – 20:22 – Morning Checkdown 20:23 – 42:12 – Colts-Jaguars on Sunday, 10 year anniversary of the streak starting, Blake Grupe’s role going forward, Jaguars wide receiver injuries, court storm appropriateness, college radio broadcast rankings 42:13 – 1:06:31 – Spotify Wrapped, college football playoff rankings, Jamal Murray goes off for 52 points against the Pacers last night, upcoming schedule for the Pacers, Colts injury report, Morning Checkdown 1:06:32 – 1:18:24 – Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses the Bulldogs hot start, Finley Bizjack, Red Panda, more notes on the team, Red Panda’s appearance fee 1:18:25 – 1:24:54 – Big Ten Championship Game atmosphere, the ramifications of Saturday night’s result, can the Hoosiers put pressure on Ohio State? 1:24:55 – 1:49:52 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss last night’s lost to the Nuggets, Nikola Jokic’s performance, Jarace Walker’s season to this point, where are we at on the WNBA league negotiations on a new CBA?, upcoming birthdays for James and Marc, we play I GOTTA KNOW, Morning Checkdown 1:49:53 – 1;59;30– WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins us and delivers us A.I. Jeff Rickard, his TNF play, IU/Ohio State likes, Colts/Jaguars play, his Bears/Packers play is upsetting Marc 1;59;31 – 2;05;00– Eminem, Colts heading into Jacksonville, Daniel Jones’ college roommate made pad for his legSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 21:55 – Colts-Jaguars on Sunday, 10 year anniversary of the streak starting, Blake Grupe’s role going forward, Jaguars wide receiver injuries, court storm appropriateness, college radio broadcast rankings 21:56 – 30:00 – Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses the Bulldogs hot start, Finley Bizjack, Red Panda, more notes on the team, Red Panda’s appearance fee 30:01 – 50; 46 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss last night’s lost to the Nuggets, Nikola Jokic’s performance, Jarace Walker’s season to this point, where are we at on the WNBA league negotiations on a new CBA?, upcoming birthdays for James and Marc, we play I GOTTA KNOW 50;47 – 1;00;24 WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins us and delivers us A.I. Jeff Rickard, his TNF play, IU/Ohio State likes, Colts/Jaguars play, his Bears/Packers play is upsetting MarcSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses a successful trip at the Greenbrier Tip-Off, Finley Bizjack against opposing defenses, his time at Butler, his Thanksgiving turkey prep & more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 11:30 – Our final show of the week, blackout Wednesday, Colts-Texans, Kevin’s turkey hat 11:31 – 18:43 – Morning Checkdown 18:44 – 43:31 – Macy’s Day Parade, Colts-Texans thoughts, New Years eve bathrooms in NYC, Zach Lowe discusses why this season might actually be worth it for the Pacers, the Pacers center issues 43:32 – 1:05:38 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses old Kanye West, the Daniel Jones fibula situation and his play the last three weeks, his grade for the defense against the Chiefs, his thoughts ahead of the Texans game, his Thanksgiving favorite and least favorite side dish, stuffing vs. dressing, Morning Checkdown 1:05:39 - 1:13:13 –Kevin put up the Christmas tree last night, his annual NFL Christmas ornament, Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses a successful trip at the Greenbrier Tip-Off, Finley Bizjack against opposing defenses, his time at Butler, his Thanksgiving turkey prep 1:13:14- 1:22:15 – James is nominated for Indiana Sportswriter of the Year, Kevin’s son wanted to put Ezekiel Elliott on the top of their tree, decorating the Christmas tree 1:22:16 – 1:45:18– Peegs.com’s Matt Weaver joins us to preview the Hoosiers heading into the Bucket game against Purdue, what is the significance of Conference Championship games in 2025?, is the Heisman Mendoza’s to lose?, Indiana’s starting QB next year, Morning Checkdown 1:45:19 – 1:56:13 – Creed halftime show, ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us to discuss being a finalist of the Indiana Sports Broadcasters of the Year, his busy week of sports, the big state championship storylines, Colts-Chiefs and looking ahead to the Texans game 1:56:14 – 2:03:34 – Our Colts-Texans picks, Thanksgiving thoughtsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-13:14) – The voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, joins Jake Query to explain why the bye week came at the most ideal time for Curt Cignetti’s team, highlights the ability of coaching staff to have players ready to fill in if the starter is sidelined with an injury, previews tomorrow’s basketball game against a potent Kansas State offense, and shares one of the concerns he has about the basketball team as conference play quickly approaches. (13:14-38:49) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59, makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company on a Monday to recap the previous Colts game. Mike assesses the second half struggles from Shane Steichen and Daniel Jones, examines how the secondary performed in a game where Patrick Mahomes set a season high in passing yards, and calls next week’s game against Houston the biggest game of the year (to this point). (38:49-45:49) – Akeem Glaspie from the IndyStar joins the show to recap the Butler Bulldogs taking the Greenbrier Tip-Off over the weekend by defeating Virginia. He explains what kind of style of play the Bulldogs want to have this season with Thad Matta and answers some get-to-know-you questions from Jake.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-25:10) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query live from Parks Place Pub for the first ever Pro Volleyball Draft for the Indy Ignite! Jake shares some of his thoughts on the Colts losing to the Chiefs in overtime yesterday and Shane Steichen’s play calling in the fourth quarter and overtime. Indy Ignite opposite hitter Camryn Hannah joins Jake Query to discuss her transition from Las Vegas to Indianapolis, if she found it hard to be focused while playing in Vegas, the environment she experienced as an opponent of the Ignite at the Fishers Event Center last year, and the fan turn out on the Monday before Thanksgiving for the draft. (25:10-39:17) – The voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, joins Jake Query to explain why the bye week came at the most ideal time for Curt Cignetti’s team, highlights the ability of coaching staff to have players ready to fill in if the starter is sidelined with an injury, previews tomorrow’s basketball game against a potent Kansas State offense, and shares one of the concerns he has about the basketball team as conference play quickly approaches. (39:17-44:13) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake sharing some more thoughts on the Colts loss to the Chiefs yesterday in relation to the start of the season to now. (44:13-1:13:05) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59, makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company on a Monday to recap the previous Colts game. Mike assesses the second half struggles from Shane Steichen and Daniel Jones, examines how the secondary performed in a game where Patrick Mahomes set a season high in passing yards, and calls next week’s game against Houston the biggest game of the year (to this point). (1:13:05-1:21:14) – On Friday night, the Purdue Boilermakers dominated the Texas Tech Red Raiders for the Baha Mar Championship. Jake calls Purdue the most complete team in the country and explains why he thinks that they should be the favorite to win the national championship the entire season, barring injury. (1:21:14-1:30:53) – Indy Ignite’s Azhani Tealer joins the show with Jake Query to share her thoughts on the two selections that the Ingite have made today in the draft so far, what it means to be a role model for young girls and women that are trying to become a professional volleyball player, growing up in Texas, and how much fun she has playing in Indianapolis. (1:30:53-1:54:09) – The final hour of Query & Company kicks off with Jake Query discussing what happened in Kansas City yesterday for the Indianapolis Colts and what he saw from Shane Steichen yesterday. Akeem Glaspie from the IndyStar joins the show to recap the Butler Bulldogs taking the Greenbrier Tip-Off over the weekend by defeating Virginia. He explains what kind of style of play the Bulldogs want to have this season with Thad Matta and answers some get-to-know-you questions from Jake. (1:54:09-2:01:09) – Indy Ignite’s Blake Mohler joins the show as the final guest on today’s show to discuss what kind of style of play the team will have next season with new head coach Lauren Berolacci, why she loves going to Park Place Pub after home games at the Fishers Event Center, and comments on the love from the fans in just one season. (2:01:09-2:12:14) – Today’s show closes out with Jake highlighting some replies he got to his tweet yesterday and JMV joining Jake from the studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 10:02 – Jeff is back and discusses attending the IU game over the weekend, Pacers get their second win of the season by knocking off the Hornets 10:03 – 21:00– Morning Checkdown 21:01 – 42:09 – NFL Power Rankings and where the Colts check in, is this a must-win for the Colts or is it next week against the Texans, better for the Bills or Texans to win tonight when it comes to Colts playoff big picture?, the immaculate grid, will Chiefs fans boo the team if they get behind against the Colts, Pacers beat the Hornets for their second win of the season 42:10 – 1:05:14– Kevin interrogates James about last night’s whereabouts, the Pacers troll Myles Turner last night, a listener has a conspiracy theory against the Chiefs, Chiefs strengths, Andy Reid, Morning Checkdown 1:05:15 – 1:16:39 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss the Pacers’ win over the Hornets last night, Bennedict Mathurin and a potential contract extension, Jarace Walker, WNBA labor update 1:16:40 – 1:24:22 – The Hoosiers are sitting pretty in college football, Fernando Mendoza discusses making the decision to go to Indiana and Curt Cignetti’s impact 1:24:23 – 1:47:05 – Jeff’s son finally gets his driver’s license, Kevin has a ChatGPT question about washing shoes, we play I GOTTA KNOW: Can Pacers equal Colts current win total before the end of 2025, an athlete career do-over, Thanksgiving side dish favorites, what are we watching, Morning Checkdown 1:47:06 – 1:57:13 – Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses his current TV binge, Finley Bizjack, their 3-1 start and getting the most out of the roster, his favorite western star 1:57:14 – 2:03:58 – Bye week James, we hand out Jason Hammer’s plays for TNF and Colts-ChiefsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses his current TV binge, Finley Bizjack, their 3-1 start and getting the most out of the roster, his favorite western star & more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 21:16 – NFL Power Rankings and where the Colts check in, is this a must-win for the Colts or is it next week against the Texans, better for the Bills or Texans to win tonight when it comes to Colts playoff big picture?, the immaculate grid, will Chiefs fans boo the team if they get behind against the Colts, Pacers beat the Hornets for their second win of the season 21:17 – 31:21 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss the Pacers’ win over the Hornets last night, Bennedict Mathurin and a potential contract extension, Jarace Walker, WNBA labor update 31:22 – 39:18 - Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses his current TV binge, Finley Bizjack, their 3-1 start and getting the most out of the roster, his favorite western star 39:19 – 47:01 - The Hoosiers are sitting pretty in college football, Fernando Mendoza discusses making the decision to go to Indiana and Curt Cignetti’s impactSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta on the Bulldogs’ 3-0 start, building a competitive non-conference schedule, the home and home against North Carolina in 2027, the upcoming stretch of games, how play-calling goes with the flow of a college game & more! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 8:25 – Kevin is back from welcoming a baby girl and discusses being a father of three now, is Lou Anarumo a candidate for the Giants head coaching job, Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo has an historic night against Akron last night, 8:26 – 18:18 – Morning Checkdown 18:19 – 42:46 – Colts at the bye: assessing the team, Daniel Jones’ struggles the last two games, the best thing Kevin saw sports-wise while in the hospital, the Gus Johnson call on Omar Cooper’s catch, British call for Jonathan Taylor TD, his MVP bid 42:47 – 1:06:02 – Kevin’s back and is wondering if he should get a vasectomy, who should we be rooting for to win this week with the Colts on the bye, Colts-Chiefs, Pacers discussion 1:06:03 – 1:16:34 – Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta on the Bulldogs’ 3-0 start, building a competitive non-conference schedule, the home and home against North Carolina in 2027, the upcoming stretch of games, how play-calling goes with the flow of a college game 1:16:35 – 1:25:47 - Patrick Mahomes hasn’t beaten the Colts yet, Matt Ryan days 1:25:48 - 1:51:29 - We’re getting blowout diaper pictures sent to the text line now, Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses being out in Florida to cover Caitlin Clark’s participation in a pro-AM, read anything in Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull being there with Caitlin, Jarace Walker’s struggles, center upgrades, Noblesville Boom first impressions, Morning Checkdown 1:51:30 – 2:02:11 – WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins us to discuss his thoughts on the TNF plays of the night, AI Mel Kiper breaks down Kevin’s arrival of his third kid, Jets-Patriots tonight, Chiefs-Broncos, CFB plays for the weekend, an insane CBB play for tonight 2:02:12 – 2:05:50 – Jeff is obsessed with The Fate of Ophelia, Kevin’s daughter’s name originationSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 24:28 – Colts at the bye: assessing the team, Daniel Jones’ struggles the last two games, the best thing Kevin saw sports-wise while in the hospital, the Gus Johnson call on Omar Cooper’s catch, British call for Jonathan Taylor TD, his MVP bid 24:29 – 31:53 –Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta on the Bulldogs’ 3-0 start, building a competitive non-conference schedule, the home and home against North Carolina in 2027, the upcoming stretch of games, how play-calling goes with the flow of a college game 31:55 – 42:31 - Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses being out in Florida to cover Caitlin Clark’s participation in a pro-AM, read anything in Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull being there with Caitlin, Jarace Walker’s struggles, center upgrades, Noblesville Boom first impressions 42:32 – 53:01 - WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins us to discuss his thoughts on the TNF plays of the night, AI Mel Kiper breaks down Kevin’s arrival of his third kid, Jets-Patriots tonight, Chiefs-Broncos, CFB plays for the weekend, an insane CBB play for tonightSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth assess which college basketball coaches are playing with house money and which are one bad loss away from the unemployment line in today's volatile college hoops landscape.IU's Dominant DebutThe Hoosiers opened the Darian DeVries era with a statement win, completely eliminating mid-range jumpers in favor of modern offense. Bob breaks down film showing the conceptual principles that make this system fundamentally different from the past decade.• Zero mid-range jumpers: the long two is officially dead at IU• Tucker DeVries diving into opponent's bench, Conway's elite passing• Rose 9 spots in KenPom after demolishing Alabama A&MThe Chip Stack FrameworkBob and Mike introduce their coaching evaluation model that replaces the outdated "four-year plan." In the portal era, coaches are playing Texas Hold'em, not building dynasties.• Why the 4-year grace period is dead - it's all-in poker now• The five tiers of success and where programs expect to be• The "Earl Bruce Syndrome" - stuck at 20 wins with no upsideCoaches in Serious DangerFour high-profile coaches face make-or-break seasons with dwindling chip stacks. From Carolina to Rutgers to Kansas State, these are the hot seats getting hotter by the day.• Hubert Davis at UNC: From Final Four to 15-20, lost key transfers• Steve Pikiell at Rutgers: The five-star experiment backfired badly• Jerome Tang at Kansas State: Can't recapture year-one magic• John Calipari at Arkansas: The perpetual talent churn continuesOn Thin Ice & High StakesThe guys examine coaches ranging from Butler's Thad Matta (stabilization hire gone stale) to Vanderbilt's Mark Byington (skipping levels on the way up). Plus, why football budgets are now eating basketball money at dual-sport schools.• Micah Shrewsbury's boring Notre Dame after Penn State's offensive genius• Porter Moser trapped in the Earl Bruce 20-win zone• Mark Byington's high-risk, high-reward Vanderbilt entertainment• Why midseason firings are the new normalComing up: A Moneyball conversation about roster construction in the NIL era and a potential IU-Kentucky-Louisville preview with Everything College Basketball.On the mics: Bob Moats and Mike WiemuthThis episode brought to you by the Back Home Network and Homefield Apparel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses his Halloween gameplan, what they did in their exhibition earlier this week, could we see changes at the men’s college game down the line?, the role of the college GM & more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 13:21 – HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Who we are dressed as, Pacers get back at it tonight against the Hawks in their first NBA Cup game, Dolphins lose to the Ravens last night and is Mike McDaniel about to get the boot? 13:22 – 21:09 – Morning Checkdown 21:10 – 42:14 – Curt Cignetti on Halloween, WTHR’s Dominic Miranda joins us and discusses the high school slate tonight, his least favorite Halloween candy, Notre Dame’s playoff chances, favorite Halloween candy, Colts injury report heading into the Steelers game 42:15 – 1:08:30 – Rick Carlilse’s thoughts on Halloween, ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses his Halloween costumes from years past, his Halloween plans, high school semifinal sectional matchups, Colts-Steelers thoughts, concerns against the Steelers?, Myles Turner takes some shots at the Pacers on a new podcast, Morning Checkdown 1:08:31 – 1:18:33 – Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses his Halloween gameplan, what they did in their exhibition earlier this week, could we see changes at the men’s college game down the line?, the role of the college GM 1:18:34 – 1:26:55– Scariest movie we’ve seen, our most excited/easiest/hardest games of the NFL slate 1:26:56 – 1:49:59 – Shane Steichen’s Halloween costume and candy, Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us to discuss Halloween festivities at the Colts complex, does he have a Greg Rakestraw impression, looking to the Steelers on Sunday, Bob Lovell impression, Taylor’s Tidbits, Morning Checkdown 1:50:00 – 2:00:59– Scary movies, YouTube TV/Disney dispute, is it bad to be born on or around a holiday?, Colts talk and why this group is finally meshing 2:01:00 – 2:07:17– Halloween thoughts, Colts heading to Berlin, Colts-Steelers picksSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses the exhibition game against Notre Dame, what he thinks of his team so far, Mike Conley’s 19th NBA season & more! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 11:38 – The Pacers tip-off the season tonight, Victor Webanyama was incredible last night, 11:39 – 19:21 – Morning Checkdown 19:22 – 43:14 – Pacers open the season against the Thunder tonight, will Riley Leonard get some playing time on Sunday?, the center position this season, Kevin goes over some minutes projections for the Pacers tonight, Mathurin discusses not getting a contract extension, Terry Rozier arrested for sports gambling, Colts/Titans thoughts 43:15 – 1:09:18– Are the Titans good at anything?, the Colts and Titans point differential is insane, former Colts tight end Jack Doyle joins us and discusses his favorite memory as a Pacers ball boy, his thoughts on the Colts and their 6-1 start, Tyler Warren’s rookie season, Quenton Nelson, what he’s up to these days, Morning Checkdown 1:09:19 – 1:20:07 – Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses the exhibition game against Notre Dame, what he thinks of his team so far, Mike Conley’s 19th NBA season, Chauncey Billups arrested by the FBI for sports gambling 1:20:08 – 1:29:36– Pacers Postgame host Eddie White joins us to discuss the Pacers season tip off, a tribute to Nancy Leonard planned for pregame tonight, excitement for the season 1:29:37 – 1:53:29 – Reliving Pacers memories of last season, Chauncey Billups arrested on an illegal poker ring involving the mafia, Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us as weighs in on the wild NBA news, Damon Jones has now been arrested as well, Pacers thoughts, best non-Haliburton highlight from last season, the latest on the NBA news today, Morning Checkdown 1:53:30 – 2:05:46 – WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins us and weighs in on the NBA gambling news, his TNF plays, Pacers bets he likes, a longshot Colts bet 2:05:47 – 2:10:01 – Wrapping an incredibly busy show and all the NBA news that broke today, Kevin places his Pacers season betSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:58 – Former Colts tight end Jack Doyle joins us and discusses his favorite memory as a Pacers ball boy, his thoughts on the Colts and their 6-1 start, Tyler Warren’s rookie season, Quenton Nelson, what he’s up to these days, 23:59 – 38:56 – Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses the exhibition game against Notre Dame, what he thinks of his team so far, Mike Conley’s 19th NBA season 38:57 – 48:35 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us as weighs in on the wild NBA news, Damon Jones has now been arrested as well, Pacers thoughts, best non-Haliburton highlight from last season 48:36 – 1:00:45 - WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins us and weighs in on the NBA gambling news, his TNF plays, Pacers bets he likes, a longshot Colts betSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19:07 – 21:39 – TE Mo Alie-Cox picked his Colts starting 5, Indiana faces Michigan St, we play some sound from Curt Cignetti about his coaching staff, the changes, Colts announce Riley Leonard will be backup QB Sunday, how the backup QB market works, the Colts defensive-line has to show up Sunday 21:40 – 34:28 – Senior college football writer for the Athletic, Ralph Russo, joins the show to try to give Kevin confidence about his Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the craziness of actually talking about Indiana’s football team at this point in the season, looking at the Hoosiers remaining schedule, how comparable is Indiana’s and Penn State’s head coaching job 34:29 – 45:22 – Head coach of the Butler Bulldogs Thad Matta joins for the first of his weekly appearances on the show! What does it mean to have a good exhibition matchup against Notre Dame, what will Gordon Hayward’s role be as advisor with the teamSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 11:34– Jeff is late and Kevin barely made it in, the Fever dominate Game 2 and even up their series with the Dream, Colts prep for Titans, Aaron Jones put on IR for Vikings, huge game in Bloomington this weekend 11:35 – 21:21 – Morning Checkdown 21:22 – 42:17 – Remember The Titans, RIP Robert Redford, Colts get ready for Titans, how the Colts secondary has held up, Tyler Warren through two games, Fever win Game 2 against the Atlanta Dream 42:18 – 1:07:27 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us to discuss how real this 2-0 start really is, why he thinks it might be sustainable, Daniel Jones starting to peel back the curtain a little bit with his strong play, bigger loss for the Colts: Latu or Ward, Fever thoughts, would the Colts consider a contract extension with Daniel Jones in-season?, Morning Checkdown 1:07:28 – 1:18:39 – Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins the show to discuss the upcoming season, Michael Ajayi, Big East mentality, Azavier Robinson, the Butler Way, the broadcast team 1:18:40 – 1:24:14 – Jeff thought Kevin was dying in the break, Ross Tucker was an early Daniel Jones believer, Fever keep their season alive, Kevin mourns Notre Dame football 1:24:15 – 1:24:14 – NFL analyst Ross Tucker joins us to discuss the Colts hot start to the season, his early belief in Daniel Jones, Jones using his legs, Jonathan Taylor’s start to the season, his thoughts on Cam Ward, his involvement in Future Fans, Morning Checkdown 1:24:15 – 1:59:05 – What’s the biggest off-season addition for Chris Ballard?, biggest surprise: Colts at 2-0 or Texans 0-2? 1:59:06 – 2:06:36 – Kevin tests Jeff and James on their Colts QB memories, Andrew Luck tries to name all 10 QB’s that have started games since he left the ColtsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 20:59 – Remember The Titans, RIP Robert Redford, Colts get ready for Titans, how the Colts secondary has held up, Tyler Warren through two games, Fever win Game 2 against the Atlanta Dream 21:00 – 34:00 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us to discuss how real this 2-0 start really is, why he thinks it might be sustainable, Daniel Jones starting to peel back the curtain a little bit with his strong play, bigger loss for the Colts: Latu or Ward, Fever thoughts, would the Colts consider a contract extension with Daniel Jones in-season? 34:01 – 43:33 - Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins the show to discuss the upcoming season, Michael Ajayi, Big East mentality, Azavier Robinson, the Butler Way, the broadcast team 43:34 – 58:30 - NFL analyst Ross Tucker joins us to discuss the Colts hot start to the season, his early belief in Daniel Jones, Jones using his legs, Jonathan Taylor’s start to the season, his thoughts on Cam Ward, his involvement in Future FansSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins the show to discuss the upcoming season, Michael Ajayi, Big East mentality, Azavier Robinson, the Butler Way, the broadcast team.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.