Colts safety Julian Blackmon joins us to discuss what a typical Wednesday during the NFL season looks like, the locker room vibe coming off a win, previewing the Ravens game and containing Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense, self-evaluation, contract situations, Coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes, his PAC-12 roots & more!

Colts safety Julian Blackmon joins us to discuss what a typical Wednesday during the NFL season looks like, the locker room vibe coming off a win, previewing the Ravens game and containing Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense, self-evaluation, contract situations, Coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes, his PAC-12 roots &amp; more!

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Colts Safety Julian Blackmon on How They Plan To Contain Lamar Jackson

00:00 – 14:50 – Seahawks top the Patriots and Drake Maye was awful in the NFL opener, Colts injury report is out, how much will Alec Pierce play?, AJ Haulcy currently listed as a starter, Sam Darnold’s injury last night  

14:51 – 25:29 – Morning Checkdown 

29:30 – 40:37 – A new IU book unveils some good ol’ fashioned Curt Cignetti, James’ latest article on Chris Ballard, Colts expectations heading into the season,  

40:38 – 1:08:02 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and Kevin is excited because Rake texted him a game and date for their Notre Dame basketball game, a rivalry week in Week 4 of the high school football slate, the Mudsock Game, his thoughts on the US Open, Curt Cignetti’s funny “prayer” before the game against Oregon, Colts-Ravens, Morning Checkdown  

1:08:03 – 1:17:48 – WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins us for bets heading into Week 1 of the NFL and CFB, Rams/49ers action, his Colts-Ravens plays, CFB Week 2 plays  

1:17:49 – 1:23:30 – Young Jeezy, Colts optimism?, the Colts are underdogs in their first five games 

1:23:31 – 1:48:25 – The Athletic’s Zak Keefer joins us and discusses his latest article on college agents and how they are handling NIL deals, his thoughts on the Colts from afar now, why the Colts are going under the radar nationally, are Ballard and Steichen tied at the hip?, Morning Checkdown 

1:48:26 – 1:58:15 – Baltimore Ravens reporter for The Athletic Jeff Zrebiec joins us and discusses the addition of Trey Hendrickson this offseason, their rookie center, what will the offense look like with the new coaching staff?, more run heavy?, do the Ravens have enough weapons, Elijah Sarratt  

1:58:16 – 2:04:51 – The Crossover with Jake Query starts with 49ers reporters eating Vegemite, Kyle Shanahan is very confused about the time and day in Australia  

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

Thursday 9/10: Seahawks win NFL opener, Colts-Ravens preview, college football slate & more!

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00:00 – 14:57 – Seahawks top the Patriots and Drake Maye was awful in the NFL opener, Colts injury report is out, how much will Alec Pierce play?, AJ Haulcy currently listed as a starter, Sam Darnold’s injury last night

14:58 – 26:45 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and Kevin is excited because Rake texted him a game and date for their Notre Dame basketball game, a rivalry week in Week 4 of the high school football slate, the Mudsock Game, his thoughts on the US Open

26:46 – 35:39 – WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins us for bets heading into Week 1 of the NFL and CFB, Rams/49ers action, his Colts-Ravens plays, CFB Week 2 plays

35:40 – 49:23 – The Athletic’s Zak Keefer joins us and discusses his latest article on college agents and how they are handling NIL deals, his thoughts on the Colts from afar now, why the Colts are going under the radar nationally, are Ballard and Steichen tied at the hip?,

49:24 – 58:55 - Baltimore Ravens reporter for The Athletic Jeff Zrebiec joins us and discusses the addition of Trey Hendrickson this offseason, their rookie center, what will the offense look like with the new coaching staff?, more run heavy?, do the Ravens have enough weapons, Elijah Sarratt

00:00 &ndash; 14:57 &ndash; Seahawks top the Patriots and Drake Maye was awful in the NFL opener, Colts injury report is out, how much will Alec Pierce play?, AJ Haulcy currently listed as a starter, Sam Darnold&rsquo;s injury last night
14:58 &ndash; 26:45 &ndash; ISC&rsquo;s Greg Rakestraw joins us and Kevin is excited because Rake texted him a game and date for their Notre Dame basketball game, a rivalry week in Week 4 of the high school football slate, the Mudsock Game, his thoughts on the US Open
26:46 &ndash; 35:39 &ndash; WIBC&rsquo;s Jason Hammer joins us for bets heading into Week 1 of the NFL and CFB, Rams/49ers action, his Colts-Ravens plays, CFB Week 2 plays
35:40 &ndash; 49:23 &ndash; The Athletic&rsquo;s Zak Keefer joins us and discusses his latest article on college agents and how they are handling NIL deals, his thoughts on the Colts from afar now, why the Colts are going under the radar nationally, are Ballard and Steichen tied at the hip?,
49:24 &ndash; 58:55 - Baltimore Ravens reporter for The Athletic Jeff Zrebiec joins us and discusses the addition of Trey Hendrickson this offseason, their rookie center, what will the offense look like with the new coaching staff?, more run heavy?, do the Ravens have enough weapons, Elijah Sarratt

Best of Thursday 9/10: Seahawks win opener, Colts-Ravens preview, bets for tonight & more!

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00:00 – 13:11 – The NFL is back tonight, why the hell did last night’s tennis match go until 3:30 in the morning?, Patriots/Seahawks tonight, why are the Patriots not getting much respect nationally?

13:12 – 20:51 – Morning Checkdown

20:52 – 40:51 – The Colts and winning ugly, can the Colts avoid embarrassing losses this year, a late season game that could have huge Wild Card implications, does it matter that the Colts don’t have a first-round pick next year?, early morning tennis

40:52 – 1:06:40 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the possibility of a Quenton Nelson extension, Daniel Jones and the biggest unknowns heading into the season opener, should Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen’s future be tied at the hip?, what does this season need to look like for them to keep their jobs?, Morning Checkdown

1:06:41 – 1:18:33 – Trey Kaufman-Renn is open and honest about why he’s going to court to see about his college eligibility, his time at Purdue

1:18:34 – 1:24:33 – Questions for the Ravens heading into the season opener and can the Colts take advantage?, Marcus Freeman confirms he uses “enhancements” for his hair

1:24:34 – 1:49:07 – Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame previews the NFL season with us and discusses his favorite sports theme, fantasy football thoughts, where does he stand on the Colts and how they will perform this season, how will the Colts stop the run with their linebackers?, his latest on Chris Johnson and his battle with ALS, why he thinks the Ravens miss the playoffs, who will regress and surprise in 2026?, Morning Checkdown

1:49:08 – 2:01:11 – Anthony Richardson named QB2 for the Colts, Trey Kaufman-Renn’s attempt to get another year of eligibility, LSU hatred

2:01:12 -

00:00 &ndash; 13:11 &ndash; The NFL is back tonight, why the hell did last night&rsquo;s tennis match go until 3:30 in the morning?, Patriots/Seahawks tonight, why are the Patriots not getting much respect nationally?
13:12 &ndash; 20:51 &ndash; Morning Checkdown
20:52 &ndash; 40:51 &ndash; The Colts and winning ugly, can the Colts avoid embarrassing losses this year, a late season game that could have huge Wild Card implications, does it matter that the Colts don&rsquo;t have a first-round pick next year?, early morning tennis
40:52 &ndash; 1:06:40 &ndash; ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the possibility of a Quenton Nelson extension, Daniel Jones and the biggest unknowns heading into the season opener, should Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen&rsquo;s future be tied at the hip?, what does this season need to look like for them to keep their jobs?, Morning Checkdown
1:06:41 &ndash; 1:18:33 &ndash; Trey Kaufman-Renn is open and honest about why he&rsquo;s going to court to see about his college eligibility, his time at Purdue
1:18:34 &ndash; 1:24:33 &ndash; Questions for the Ravens heading into the season opener and can the Colts take advantage?, Marcus Freeman confirms he uses &ldquo;enhancements&rdquo; for his hair
1:24:34 &ndash; 1:49:07 &ndash; Sports Illustrated&rsquo;s Matt Verderame previews the NFL season with us and discusses his favorite sports theme, fantasy football thoughts, where does he stand on the Colts and how they will perform this season, how will the Colts stop the run with their linebackers?, his latest on Chris Johnson and his battle with ALS, why he thinks the Ravens miss the playoffs, who will regress and surprise in 2026?, Morning Checkdown
1:49:08 &ndash; 2:01:11 &ndash; Anthony Richardson named QB2 for the Colts, Trey Kaufman-Renn&rsquo;s attempt to get another year of eligibility, LSU hatred
2:01:12 -

Thursday 9/9: NFL kicks off tonight, Colts-Ravens preview, college eligibility & more! 

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Colts Safety Julian Blackmon on How They Plan To Contain Lamar Jackson

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