Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses his thought and emotions heading into his 23rd year of coaching, how he feels about the defense heading into the season opener, how does he feel about the depth of the roster in an 82-game season, his goals for the team this season, how does he think teams view the Pacers after an ECF appearance last season, when and why he got into coaching, tells a Bob Knight story, Tony Bennett & MORE!

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses his thought and emotions heading into his 23rd year of coaching, how he feels about the defense heading into the season opener, how does he feel about the depth of the roster in an 82-game season, his goals for the team this season, how does he think teams view the Pacers after an ECF appearance last season, when and why he got into coaching, tells a Bob Knight story, Tony Bennett &amp; MORE!

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Kick off your mornings with Kevin Bowen and James Boyd&mdash;two powerhouse voices bringing energy, expertise, and passion to Indianapolis sports radio.
Kevin Bowen, a lifelong Indy native, brings a decade + years of Colts coverage and deep ties to local sports. James Boyd, Colts reporter for The Athletic, also offers sharp insights on the Colts.
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Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle Joins Ahead of the Season Opener!

00:00 – 14:34 Spurs vs Thunder will go to a Game 7 after a blowout last night, the Fever fell by a close margin last night, more questions around Anthony Richardson’s future in Indianapolis, drama from the Scripps National Spelling Bee, ratings from the 500 were revealed,

 

14:35 – 23:10 Morning Checkdown

 

23:11 – 46:55 The new NBA Draft Lottery rules, time is ticking to make a decision on Anthony Richardson,

 

46:56 – 1:08:34 ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us to discuss high school sports, his thoughts on Anthony Richardson, USMNT’s expectations in the upcoming World Cup, Game 7 in the WCF, Pacers draft workouts

 

1:08:35 – 1:18:52 Passing anti-ai verification tests, Purdue’s non-conference basketball games

 

1:18:53 – 1:29:21 Position battles within the Colts roster, reactions from OTAs

 

1:21:22 – 1:53:50 Reaction to Curt Cignetti’s statement on the current state and future of college football, how far will it go?

 

1:53:51 – 2:02:33 More about the new NBA draft lottery rules

 

2:02:34 – 2:10:10 Closing the show

00:00 &ndash; 14:34 Spurs vs Thunder will go to a Game 7 after a blowout last night, the Fever fell by a close margin last night, more questions around Anthony Richardson&rsquo;s future in Indianapolis, drama from the Scripps National Spelling Bee, ratings from the 500 were revealed,
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14:35 &ndash; 23:10 Morning Checkdown
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23:11 &ndash; 46:55 The new NBA Draft Lottery rules, time is ticking to make a decision on Anthony Richardson,
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46:56 &ndash; 1:08:34 ISC&rsquo;s Greg Rakestraw joins us to discuss high school sports, his thoughts on Anthony Richardson, USMNT&rsquo;s expectations in the upcoming World Cup, Game 7 in the WCF, Pacers draft workouts
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1:08:35 &ndash; 1:18:52 Passing anti-ai verification tests, Purdue&rsquo;s non-conference basketball games
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1:18:53 &ndash; 1:29:21 Position battles within the Colts roster, reactions from OTAs
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1:21:22 &ndash; 1:53:50 Reaction to Curt Cignetti&rsquo;s statement on the current state and future of college football, how far will it go?
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1:53:51 &ndash; 2:02:33 More about the new NBA draft lottery rules
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2:02:34 &ndash; 2:10:10 Closing the show

Friday 5/29 - New NBA Draft Lottery, Colts OTA Thoughts, Game 7 WCF

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00:00 – 23:52 The new NBA Draft Lottery rules, time is ticking to make a decision on Anthony Richardson.

 

23:53 – 36:56 ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us to discuss high school sports, his thoughts on Anthony Richardson, USMNT’s expectations in the upcoming World Cup, Game 7 in the WCF.

 

36:75 – 53:52 Reaction to Curt Cignetti’s statement on the current state and future of college football, how far will it go?

00:00 &ndash; 23:52 The new NBA Draft Lottery rules, time is ticking to make a decision on Anthony Richardson.
&nbsp;
23:53 &ndash; 36:56 ISC&rsquo;s Greg Rakestraw joins us to discuss high school sports, his thoughts on Anthony Richardson, USMNT&rsquo;s expectations in the upcoming World Cup, Game 7 in the WCF.
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36:75 &ndash; 53:52 Reaction to Curt Cignetti&rsquo;s statement on the current state and future of college football, how far will it go?

Best of Friday 5/29 - New NBA Lottery Rules, Colts OTAs, Cignetti Speaks On CFB Future

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/774dc6ad-74b8-413a-bc07-b45900e8d94e/transcript

00:00 – 15:12 – A new show open following the 500, Colts OTAs had quite a bit of news at it, Scripps National Spelling Bee tonight, most notable news out of Colts OTAs yesterday, open competition for QB2?

15:13 – 22:49 – Morning Checkdown

22:50 – 43:23 – Colts OTA takeaways: Daniel Jones discusses why he’s confident he’ll be ready for Week 1 despite what will be only 9 months removed from a torn Achilles, James’ observations of Jones running after practice, notable OTA absences, Anthony Richardson’s busy day, Parris Campbell announces his retirement

43:24 – 1:10:09 The backup QB battle between Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson, can the Fever continue success in their late-game small-ball lineup, local players appearing in Pacers draft workouts,

1:10:10 – 1:21:16 IndyStar Colts reporter Nathan Brown joins us to discuss the health of Daniel Jones and his availability for Week 1, F1 drivers appearing in the Indy 500 and completing the racing triple crown

1:21:16 – 1:28:22– The Colts will host the Atlanta Falcons in a joint practice this preseason, the Colts moving into a new training camp facility after this year

1:28:23 – 1:56:27 – IMS/IndyCar President Doug Boles joins us to talk about the amazing finish of this year’s Indianapolis 500 and moving forward to the next race in Detroit, Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo visiting IMS, gratitude towards fans year-round, Morning Checkdown

1:56:28 – 2:06:17 – The 2026 FMS Spelling Bee, more Colts OTA talk

2:06:18 – 2:16:24 – The health of Daniel Jones going into this season and confidence he’ll be ready for Week 1

00:00 &ndash; 15:12 &ndash; A new show open following the 500, Colts OTAs had quite a bit of news at it, Scripps National Spelling Bee tonight, most notable news out of Colts OTAs yesterday, open competition for QB2?
15:13 &ndash; 22:49 &ndash; Morning Checkdown
22:50 &ndash; 43:23 &ndash; Colts OTA takeaways: Daniel Jones discusses why he&rsquo;s confident he&rsquo;ll be ready for Week 1 despite what will be only 9 months removed from a torn Achilles, James&rsquo; observations of Jones running after practice, notable OTA absences, Anthony Richardson&rsquo;s busy day, Parris Campbell announces his retirement
43:24 &ndash; 1:10:09 The backup QB battle between Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson, can the Fever continue success in their late-game small-ball lineup, local players appearing in Pacers draft workouts,
1:10:10 &ndash; 1:21:16 IndyStar Colts reporter Nathan Brown joins us to discuss the health of Daniel Jones and his availability for Week 1, F1 drivers appearing in the Indy 500 and completing the racing triple crown
1:21:16 &ndash; 1:28:22&ndash; The Colts will host the Atlanta Falcons in a joint practice this preseason, the Colts moving into a new training camp facility after this year
1:28:23 &ndash; 1:56:27 &ndash; IMS/IndyCar President Doug Boles joins us to talk about the amazing finish of this year&rsquo;s Indianapolis 500 and moving forward to the next race in Detroit, Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo visiting IMS, gratitude towards fans year-round, Morning Checkdown
1:56:28 &ndash; 2:06:17 &ndash; The 2026 FMS Spelling Bee, more Colts OTA talk
2:06:18 &ndash; 2:16:24 &ndash; The health of Daniel Jones going into this season and confidence he&rsquo;ll be ready for Week 1

Thursday 5/28: Colts OTA thoughts as AR/Jones/Steichen all speak + Doug Boles put a bowtie on the 500 & more!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/fae4d814-0333-47a0-8925-b45800e7b78b/transcript

Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle Joins Ahead of the Season Opener!

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