 Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses the Senior Night loss to Creighton, how they head into their regular season finale, Big East tournament, his daughter being with him at Butler, NIL and the future of college basketball & more! 

&nbsp;Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses the Senior Night loss to Creighton, how they head into their regular season finale, Big East tournament, his daughter being with him at Butler, NIL and the future of college basketball &amp; more!&nbsp;

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Kevin Bowen, a lifelong Indy native, brings 14 years of Colts coverage and deep ties to local sports. James Boyd, Colts reporter for The Athletic, also offers sharp insights on the Colts. Jeff Rickard rounds out the bunch as a nationally acclaimed host and longtime Indy resident, adds unmatched experience in sports media and play-by-play.
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Thad Matta talks disappointing senior night, how they attack the season finale 

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00:00 – 13:25– Alec Pierce returns to the Colts on a 4-year/$116 million deal, trade of Michael Pittman Jr., waiting on Daniel Jones, Pierce reportedly turns down more money to come back to Indy, the spending spree across the league for edge rushers, saying goodbye to MPJ

13:26 – 25:59 – Morning Checkdown

26:00 – 46:42 – Waiting on Daniel Jones Are some other FA Colts possibly coming back?, Rick Venturi discussed the Pierce/MPJ debate back at training camp, moves that caught our attention yesterday

46:43 – 1:14:48 – Trying to caution on reports of  Daniel Jones contract demands, Alec Pierce stays with Indy despite having other suitors with better quarterback situations, edge rush help, Morning Checkdown

1:14:49 – 1:22:39 – Pacers take on the Kings tonight, Big Ten Tournament gets underway today as Indiana waits for their opponent

1:22:40 – 1:32:42– Colts sign DE Arden Key from the Titans but is he anything more than a role piece?, Trey Hendrickson remains out there but at what cost?, Super Bowl odds after Day 1 of free agency

 1:32:41 – 1:57:55– IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses the World Baseball Classic, James’ slander on Girl Scouts, his thoughts on the Colts bringing back Alec Pierce and trading Michael Pittman Jr., the latest on the Daniel Jones contract and what it could look like, is he taking USA or the field in the WBC, Morning Checkdown

1:57:56 – 2:07:23 – The latest on Trey Hendrickson and what he’s looking for from a contract standpoint

2:07:24 – 2:16:25 – Best cookies, Alec Pierce gets paid but why did they wait to announce it?

00:00 &ndash; 13:25&ndash; Alec Pierce returns to the Colts on a 4-year/$116 million deal, trade of Michael Pittman Jr., waiting on Daniel Jones, Pierce reportedly turns down more money to come back to Indy, the spending spree across the league for edge rushers, saying goodbye to MPJ
13:26 &ndash; 25:59 &ndash; Morning Checkdown
26:00 &ndash; 46:42 &ndash; Waiting on Daniel Jones Are some other FA Colts possibly coming back?, Rick Venturi discussed the Pierce/MPJ debate back at training camp, moves that caught our attention yesterday
46:43 &ndash; 1:14:48 &ndash; Trying to caution on reports of &nbsp;Daniel Jones contract demands, Alec Pierce stays with Indy despite having other suitors with better quarterback situations, edge rush help, Morning Checkdown
1:14:49 &ndash; 1:22:39 &ndash; Pacers take on the Kings tonight, Big Ten Tournament gets underway today as Indiana waits for their opponent
1:22:40 &ndash; 1:32:42&ndash; Colts sign DE Arden Key from the Titans but is he anything more than a role piece?, Trey Hendrickson remains out there but at what cost?, Super Bowl odds after Day 1 of free agency
&nbsp;1:32:41 &ndash; 1:57:55&ndash; IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses the World Baseball Classic, James&rsquo; slander on Girl Scouts, his thoughts on the Colts bringing back Alec Pierce and trading Michael Pittman Jr., the latest on the Daniel Jones contract and what it could look like, is he taking USA or the field in the WBC, Morning Checkdown
1:57:56 &ndash; 2:07:23 &ndash; The latest on Trey Hendrickson and what he&rsquo;s looking for from a contract standpoint
2:07:24 &ndash; 2:16:25 &ndash; Best cookies, Alec Pierce gets paid but why did they wait to announce it?

Tuesday 3/10: Colts re-sign Alec Pierce, trade MPJ, await Daniel Jones & all the other NFL madness!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/efc87f80-0104-43ab-aeca-b40900e68c29/transcript

00:00 – 13:30 – Alec Pierce returns to the Colts on a 4-year/$116 million deal, trade of Michael Pittman Jr., waiting on Daniel Jones, Pierce reportedly turns down more money to come back to Indy, the spending spree across the league for edge rushers, saying goodbye to MPJ

13:31 – 34:12 – Waiting on Daniel Jones Are some other FA Colts possibly coming back?, Rick Venturi discussed the Pierce/MPJ debate back at training camp, moves that caught our attention yesterday

34:13 – 50:15 - IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses the World Baseball Classic, James’ slander on Girl Scouts, his thoughts on the Colts bringing back Alec Pierce and trading Michael Pittman Jr., the latest on the Daniel Jones contract and what it could look like, is he taking USA or the field in the WBC

00:00 &ndash; 13:30 &ndash; Alec Pierce returns to the Colts on a 4-year/$116 million deal, trade of Michael Pittman Jr., waiting on Daniel Jones, Pierce reportedly turns down more money to come back to Indy, the spending spree across the league for edge rushers, saying goodbye to MPJ
13:31 &ndash; 34:12 &ndash; Waiting on Daniel Jones Are some other FA Colts possibly coming back?, Rick Venturi discussed the Pierce/MPJ debate back at training camp, moves that caught our attention yesterday
34:13 &ndash; 50:15 - IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses the World Baseball Classic, James&rsquo; slander on Girl Scouts, his thoughts on the Colts bringing back Alec Pierce and trading Michael Pittman Jr., the latest on the Daniel Jones contract and what it could look like, is he taking USA or the field in the WBC

Best of Tuesday 3/10: Colts bring back Pierce, wave goodbye to MPJ and await Daniel Jones

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/6097b697-4866-48da-98e5-b40900e68c27/transcript

00:00 – 12:53 – We’re LIVE at the Horizon League tournament, Colts trade Zaire Franklin to the Packers over the weekend for DT Colby Wooden, is a deal with Daniel Jones imminent before the legal tampering period opens?, what’s the future of Alec Pierce, Maxx Crosby traded to the Ravens for a lesser package than what the Colts gave up for Sauce Gardner

12:54 – 22:03 – Morning Checkdown

22:04 – 45:01 – The Colts and Daniel Jones are trying to work out a deal before the legal tampering period begins, SI’s Albert Breer reports Daniel Jones is looking for $50 million a year, Maxx Crosby vs. Sauce Gardner trade, Ryan Kelly announced his retirement from the NFL over the weekend, the Colts seemingly have to reach a contract extension with Daniel Jones before legal tampering begins

45:02 – 1:09:49 – IndyStar Colts reporter Nathan Brown joins us and is ready for NFL legal tampering, the trade of Zaire Franklin and the return they received, the non-Jones and Pierce related news he’s curious about, Dolphins releasing Tua Tagovailoa, Morning Checkdown

1:09:50 – 1:22:15 – Horizon League’s Senior Associate Commissioner Kelley Ford joins us and discusses a busy day at Corteva Coliseum, why it’s wide-open and they made it a three-day event, how he feels during bracket reveals and being on the NIT selection committee

1:22:16 – 1:29:12 – Legal tampering starts at noon but discussions have already happened even back at the combine, Alec Pierce’s future, Daniel Jones offer sheets?

1:29:13 – 1:52:47 – Horizon League Interim Commissioner Chrstine Neuman joins us and discusses the busy Horizon League week, her interim role, her background, did the Colts error in not extending Pierce before now?, Morning Checkdown

1:52:48 – 2:03:49 – NFL trades, GOATs of the Week

2:03:50 – 2:12:12 – The Colts seem to be at the mercy of Daniel Jones as they try to get a deal done before legal tampering, JMV poked James’ eye over the weekend

00:00 &ndash; 12:53 &ndash; We&rsquo;re LIVE at the Horizon League tournament, Colts trade Zaire Franklin to the Packers over the weekend for DT Colby Wooden, is a deal with Daniel Jones imminent before the legal tampering period opens?, what&rsquo;s the future of Alec Pierce, Maxx Crosby traded to the Ravens for a lesser package than what the Colts gave up for Sauce Gardner
12:54 &ndash; 22:03 &ndash; Morning Checkdown
22:04 &ndash; 45:01 &ndash; The Colts and Daniel Jones are trying to work out a deal before the legal tampering period begins, SI&rsquo;s Albert Breer reports Daniel Jones is looking for $50 million a year, Maxx Crosby vs. Sauce Gardner trade, Ryan Kelly announced his retirement from the NFL over the weekend, the Colts seemingly have to reach a contract extension with Daniel Jones before legal tampering begins
45:02 &ndash; 1:09:49 &ndash; IndyStar Colts reporter Nathan Brown joins us and is ready for NFL legal tampering, the trade of Zaire Franklin and the return they received, the non-Jones and Pierce related news he&rsquo;s curious about, Dolphins releasing Tua Tagovailoa, Morning Checkdown
1:09:50 &ndash; 1:22:15 &ndash; Horizon League&rsquo;s Senior Associate Commissioner Kelley Ford joins us and discusses a busy day at Corteva Coliseum, why it&rsquo;s wide-open and they made it a three-day event, how he feels during bracket reveals and being on the NIT selection committee
1:22:16 &ndash; 1:29:12 &ndash; Legal tampering starts at noon but discussions have already happened even back at the combine, Alec Pierce&rsquo;s future, Daniel Jones offer sheets?
1:29:13 &ndash; 1:52:47 &ndash; Horizon League Interim Commissioner Chrstine Neuman joins us and discusses the busy Horizon League week, her interim role, her background, did the Colts error in not extending Pierce before now?, Morning Checkdown
1:52:48 &ndash; 2:03:49 &ndash; NFL trades, GOATs of the Week
2:03:50 &ndash; 2:12:12 &ndash; The Colts seem to be at the mercy of Daniel Jones as they try to get a deal done before legal tampering, JMV poked James&rsquo; eye over the weekend

Monday 3/9: Colts trade Zaire Franklin, Daniel Jones trying to break the bank? + Alec Pierce future 

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Thad Matta talks disappointing senior night, how they attack the season finale

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