The Fan Morning Show

00:00 – 13:49 – Shane Steichen’s answers about why Jonathan Taylor did not see any playing time in the 4th quarter, the 3rd and 1 call, the “wanting to get Trey Sermon reps” excuse 13:50 – 32:03 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to discuss how he spent his summer vacation, when he mentally turns the page to the next season, roster construction, Tyrese Haliburton’s Olympic experience, Jarace Walker’s summer league and how he sees him being utilized in-season, where Bennedict Mathurin is in development and how he can improve, his thoughts on the Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark, the best thing he did this off-season 32:04 – 39:59 – ESPN NFL analyst Mike Tannenbaum, who was on the national radio call for Colts-Packers, joins us and discusses what he saw from the Colts, how is Gus Bradley’s scheme viewed nationally, his thoughts on Jonathan Taylor not being out there on the critical 3rd and 1 call, evaluating Anthony Richardson, Bryce Young’s future 40:00 – 52:33 – We play I GOTTA KNOWSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to discuss how he spent his summer vacation, when he mentally turns the page to the next season, roster construction, Tyrese Haliburton’s Olympic experience, Jarace Walker’s summer league and how he sees him being utilized in-season, where Bennedict Mathurin is in development and how he can improve, his thoughts on the Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark, the best thing he did this off-seasonSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 24:31 – The Colts lose in embarrassing fashion to the Malik Willis-led Packers, the Colts inability to make Willis and the Packers sweat, Richardson’s poor performance, Shane Steichen’s odd decision-making, why did Jonathan Taylor not see any 4th quarter action, Notre Dame blows Purdue’s doors off 24:32 – 31:47– MORNING CHECKDOWN 31:48 – 42:45 – What the hell happened with Jonathan Taylor not playing in the 4th quarter?, Shane Steichen’s last of an answer, trust issues in Matt Gay? 42:46 – 1:17:53– The Colts rushing defense is historically bad to start the season, callers weigh in on the Colts’ loss to the Packers, the pathetic Colts rushing defense, IU’s big win over UCLA, Morning Checkdown 1:17:54 – 1:27:50 – GOAT of the Week 1:27:51 – 1:29:21 – Lots of questions for Shane Steichen today including Jonathan Taylor’s 4th quarter absence and Buckner/Latu injuries 1:29:22 – 2:04:54– A woeful performance by the Colts all-around, the Colts made Malik Willis look good, Ballard’ core beliefs going out the window with a porous defensive line, Steichen’s non-answer on Jonathan Taylor’s 4th quarter status, the 3rd and 1 with Taylor on the bench in favor of Trey Sermon, Kevin says Malik Willis played better than Anthony Richardson, more callers, Morning Checkdown 2:04:55 – 2:11:56 – POST-GAME HEADLINES, Andy’s poor predictions, Bears and Steelers fans will travel to LOS the next two weeks 2:11:57 – 2:15:46 – Wrapping up the show: Colts questions for Shane Steichen today, one last caller asks about Joe Flacco, the Colts did not help Anthony Richardson at all yesterdaySupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 24:30 – The Colts lose in embarrassing fashion to the Malik Willis-led Packers, the Colts inability to make Willis and the Packers sweat, Richardson’s poor performance, Shane Steichen’s odd decision-making, why did Jonathan Taylor not see any 4th quarter action, Notre Dame blows Purdue’s doors off 24:31 – 34:25 – GOAT of the Week 34:26 – 45:23 - What the hell happened with Jonathan Taylor not playing in the 4th quarter?, Shane Steichen’s last of an answer, trust issues in Matt Gay?Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CBS Sports’ Gary Danielson joins us to preview being on the call for Notre Dame/Purdue tomorrow and being able to call a game at his alma mater, trying to talk Kevin off the ledge as a Notre Dame fan, how does Purdue win on Saturday, how he ended up at Purdue, the expanded college playoff & more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 22:44 – Another scary head injury for Tua Tagovailoa last night, his future in the NFL, Colts injury report is piling up heading into the Packers game: Julian Blackmon/DeForest Buckner and other all banged up 22:45 – 28:48 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 28:49 – 41:49 – CBS Sports’ Gary Danielson joins us to preview being on the call for Notre Dame/Purdue tomorrow and being able to call a game at his alma mater, trying to talk Kevin off the ledge as a Notre Dame fan, how does Purdue win on Saturday, how he ended up at Purdue, the expanded college playoff 41:50 – 1:12:44 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and says this is quite possibly the best weekend for high school football, should Kevin be concerned for his Cathedral team, levels of concern for the Colts injury report heading into the Packers, how do the Colts get the win on Sunday, Notre Dame/Purdue and IU/UCLA this weekend, Michael Lombardi obliterates Colts DC Gus Bradley and says his style of defense is not good and will cost people jobs, Malik Willis vs. the Colts, Morning Checkdown 1:12:45 – 1:26:05– Friday the 13th, colleges and universities that are featured the most in the NFL, our picks for Colts/Packers 1:26:06 – 1:28:10 – Bears/Texans on Sunday night and playing the Colts next week 1:28:11 – 2:02:55 – Colts announcer Matt Taylor joins us to discuss the infamous squirrel story the last time the Colts were in Lambeau playing the Packers, his thoughts on Week 1, Richardson’s throw to Alec Pierce, Buckner/Blackmon/Paye all on the injured list, what do Colts have to do to win on Sunday, can the defense keep Josh Jacobs at bay, NFL bets we like this weekend outside of Colts/Packers, start ‘em/sit’em, Morning Checkdown 2:02:56 – 2:09:59 – POP QUIZ 2:10:00 – 2:13:58 - An important weekend for Purdue and Indiana in the national spotlight, Colts/Packers final thoughtsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 12:18 – CBS Sports’ Gary Danielson joins us to preview being on the call for Notre Dame/Purdue tomorrow and being able to call a game at his alma mater, trying to talk Kevin off the ledge as a Notre Dame fan, how does Purdue win on Saturday, how he ended up at Purdue, the expanded college playoff 12:19 – 35:23 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and says this is quite possibly the best weekend for high school football, should Kevin be concerned for his Cathedral team, levels of concern for the Colts injury report heading into the Packers, how do the Colts get the win on Sunday, Notre Dame/Purdue and IU/UCLA this weekend, Michael Lombardi obliterates Colts DC Gus Bradley and says his style of defense is not good and will cost people jobs 35:24 – 48:45 – Our picks and predictions for Colts/Packers 48:46 – 1:02:32 - – Colts announcer Matt Taylor joins us to discuss the infamous squirrel story the last time the Colts were in Lambeau playing the Packers, his thoughts on Week 1, Richardson’s throw to Alec Pierce, Buckner/Blackmon/Paye all on the injured list, what do Colts have to do to win on SundaySupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN Wisconsin’s Jason Wilde joins us and discusses the gamesmanship Matt LeFleur is trying to play with Jordan Love’s status on Sunday, the Packers QB depth chart and how they landed with Malik Willis, the biggest weakness on the Packers outside of the QB is where, his pre-game recommendations in Green Bay, Kevin recalls a squirrel story when he was at Lambeau & MORE! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 24:11 – Week 2 of the NFL kicks off tonight with Bills/Dolphins, Fever fall to the Aces last night, the Packers are trying to say Jordan Love may play on Sunday, the Colts injury report is not ideal early on, Matt LeFleur’s comments about Jordan Love’s Week 2 status, Fever/Aces last night 24:12 – 29:59 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 30:00 – 42:48 – ESPN Wisconsin’s Jason Wilde joins us and discusses the gamesmanship Matt LeFleur is trying to play with Jordan Love’s status on Sunday, the Packers QB depth chart and how they landed with Malik Willis, the biggest weakness on the Packers outside of the QB is where, his pre-game recommendations in Green Bay, Kevin recalls a squirrel story when he was at Lambeau 42:49 – 1:10:26 – Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla says the Pacers were their toughest series despite sweeping them, Jarace Walker and Bennedict Mathurin’s playing time going forward, Pacers futures, Shane Steichen on the run defense against the Texans, Morning Checkdown 1:10:27 – 1:23:06 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss the Fever’s loss to the Aces, a sloppy offensive performance, Caitlin Clark minutes, should the Fever rest players if they are locked into a specific playoff spot?, Bally’s Sports lower fees for teams and does it apply for customers? 1:23:07 – 1:26:29– Joe Buck hit his wife with a golf ball and fractured her ankle 1:26:30 – 1:55:38– Colts injury report: Will Matt Gay and Josh Downs play on Sunday, Kevin asked Shane Steichen about why they didn’t make any moves at defensive back and if he’s worried about Juju Brents’ injury history, why did the Colts not address secondary depth when it was obvious to everyone outside of the building, Morning Checkdown 1:55:39 – 2:07:12 – WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins us to gives us some gambling plays ahead of Week 2 and the college football slate, his hot streak yesterday Bills/Dolphins tonight, TNF prop bets, Notre Dame/Purdue thoughts, IU road favorites against UCLA, Week 1 overreactions 2:07:13 – 2:11:27 – POP QUIZSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 12:48 – ESPN Wisconsin’s Jason Wilde joins us and discusses the gamesmanship Matt LeFleur is trying to play with Jordan Love’s status on Sunday, the Packers QB depth chart and how they landed with Malik Willis, the biggest weakness on the Packers outside of the QB is where, his pre-game recommendations in Green Bay 12:49 – 24:20 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss the Fever’s loss to the Aces, a sloppy offensive performance, Caitlin Clark minutes, should the Fever rest players if they are locked into a specific playoff spot?, Bally’s Sports lower fees for teams and does it apply for customers? 24:21 – 35:54 - WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins us to gives us some gambling plays ahead of Week 2 and the college football slate, his hot streak yesterday Bills/Dolphins tonight, TNF prop bets, Notre Dame/Purdue thoughts, IU road favorites against UCLA, Week 1 overreactionsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys debate Juju Brents heading to IR and why Chris Ballard refused to address secondary depth in the off-season and through training campSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 26:00 – Kevin asks when the last time was the guys played the Madden video game and why he turned injuries off, Colts lose Juju Brents with a knee injury as he goes on IR, a thin position gets even thinner, Fever get back to work tonight against A’ja Wilson and the Aces, the concerns people had over Chris Ballard’s roster construction have reason to be upset today, Fever/Aces is one of the marquee home matchups of the season, Kyle Larson returning to the Indy 500 next year, 23rd anniversary of 9/11 and remembering where we were that day 26:01 – 32:30 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 32:31 – 42:38 – Juju Brents’ injury history, Kevin doesn’t understand why Chris Ballard refused to address the secondary depth in training camp, Malik Willis and the Packers gameplan 42:39 – 1:17:23 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the college battle between Miami and Ball State this weekend that pits his alma mater against Mike Chappell’s, why did Chris Ballard fail to address the secondary depth in the off-season and training camp, what is Juju’s future heading into next season, the Richardson/Pierce play, Alec Pierce’s explosiveness on that play, does he see a move coming in the secondary, the Colts lack of spending on the secondary, Morning Checkdown 1:17:24 – 1:26:14 – The Colts defense should feast on Malik Willis on Sunday….right? 1:26:15 – 2:00:26 – Indiana Fever GM Lin Dunn joins us and gets us ready for Aces/Fever tonight, what makes A’ja Wilson so great, Caitlin Clark handling officiating, the WNBA playoff format, her latest book recommendations, will the WNBA change their playoff format going forward, how will the Colts replace Juju Brents?, Colts sign Ronnie Harrison Jr. to the practice squad, Morning Checkdown 2:00:27 – 2:09:43 – POP QUIZ 2:09:44 – 2:12:34 – A marquee TNF matchup in Week 2, Bears/Texans on Sunday night has Kevin’s attention, Bears and Steelers fan bases will likely drive secondary market prices way up at LOSSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 10:09 – Juju Brents’ injury history, Kevin doesn’t understand why Chris Ballard refused to address the secondary depth in training camp, Malik Willis and the Packers gameplan 10:10 – 30:07 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the college battle between Miami and Ball State this weekend that pits his alma mater against Mike Chappell’s, why did Chris Ballard fail to address the secondary depth in the off-season and training camp, what is Juju’s future heading into next season, the Richardson/Pierce play, Alec Pierce’s explosiveness on that play, does he see a move coming in the secondary 30:08 -39:39 – Indiana Fever GM Lin Dunn joins us and gets us ready for Aces/Fever tonight, what makes A’ja Wilson so great, Caitlin Clark handling officiating, the WNBA playoff format, her latest book recommendations, will the WNBA change their playoff format going forwardSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:23 – The 49ers manhandle Aaron Rodgers and the Jets last night, Malik Willis will start for the Packers in all likelihood, Kevin doesn’t understand why Juju Brents’ interception didn’t count on Sunday, Lambeau Field experience, Notre Dame/Purdue 23:24 – 30:00 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 30:01 – 42:42 – Anthony Richardson’s performance on Sunday and how to evaluate him going forward 42:43 – 1:16:47 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and talks about his evening with Frank Reich last night, his biggest takeaways (both good and bad) from Sunday’s Colts game, his thoughts on AR’s bomb to Alec Pierce, concerns for the defense?, Laiatu Latu’s debut, Kevin asks why Juju Brents’ interception didn’t count, Joel still doesn’t understand what a catch is, Morning Checkdown, RIP James Earl Jones 1:16:48 – 1:28:29 – Notre Dame/Purdue this weekend, Malik Willis likely starting the Colts, the upcoming stretch for the Colts, we play I GOTTA KNOW 1:28:30 – 1:59:40 – Purdue hosting Notre Dame this weekend, Ryan Walters says this game has been circled on his schedule for a while now, is Purdue/Notre Dame a marquee matchup?, Riley Leonard, NIL in Big Ten, Andy asks about Shane Steichen’s in-game strategy, Morning Checkdown 1:59:41 – 2:14:28 – ESPN’s Kalyn Kahler joins us to discuss her podcast “Spiraled” about the controversial Straight Way Ministry involving former NFL players, including Robert Mathis, the background of the “church”, some of the NFL players involved, the David Muir situation, her biggest takeaways from Week 1 2:14:29 – 2:15:41 – Final thoughtsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:27 – The 49ers manhandle Aaron Rodgers and the Jets last night, Malik Willis will start for the Packers in all likelihood, Kevin doesn’t understand why Juju Brents’ interception didn’t count on Sunday, Lambeau Field experience, Notre Dame/Purdue 23:28 – 44:04 - IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and talks about his evening with Frank Reich last night, his biggest takeaways (both good and bad) from Sunday’s Colts game, his thoughts on AR’s bomb to Alec Pierce, concerns for the defense?, Laiatu Latu’s debut, Kevin asks why Juju Brents’ interception didn’t count, Joel still doesn’t understand what a catch is 44:05 – 53:20 – We play I GOTTA KNOW 53:21 – 1:08:04 - ESPN’s Kalyn Kahler joins us to discuss her podcast “Spiraled” about the controversial Straight Way Ministry involving former NFL players, including Robert Mathis, the background of the “church”, some of the NFL players involved, the David Muir situation, her biggest takeaways from Week 1Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 25:44 – Yes, Kevin is alive and well despite Notre Dame’s loss on Saturday, Colts lose another season opener as the Texans take care of business at Lucas Oil, Texans gashed the Colts in the running game, Colts got torched by both of their lines yesterday, Joe Mixon’s big game, Kevin says the Colts got outcoached 25:45 – 34:41 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 34:42 – 43:38 – Reviewing Anthony Richardson’s performance yesterday, he was not the issue yesterday, that throw to Alec Pierce, big letdowns on the defensive side 43:39 – 1:19:18 – Joe Mixon’s big day and the big disappointment in the defense, Texans ripping off over 200 yards rushing, we take callers to get their thoughts on the game: the defensive performance, the new field turf, run defense, Morning Checkdown 1:19:19 – 1:27:14 – Notre Dame/NIU rejoiner, Colts looking towards a Jordan Love-less Packers squad 1:27:15 - `1:29:28 – Kevin’s grade of the defense 1:29:29 - 2:05:20 – Colts/Texans, CJ Stroud looks electric and a problem for years to come, more callers weigh in on the game: positives from the game, why no penalty on the Richardson throw down, fan participation, Ballard roster construction, Morning Checkdown 2:05:21 – 2:12:02 – GOATs of the Week 2:12:03 – 2:13:49 – Wrapping up the show, final thoughtsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 25:47 – Yes, Kevin is alive and well despite Notre Dame’s loss on Saturday, Colts lose another season opener as the Texans take care of business at Lucas Oil, Texans gashed the Colts in the running game, Colts got torched by both of their lines yesterday, Joe Mixon’s big game, Kevin says the Colts got outcoached 25:48 – 51:37 – Joe Mixon’s big day and the big disappointment in the defense, Texans ripping off over 200 yards rushing, we take callers to get their thoughts on the game: the defensive performance, the new field turf, run defense 51:38 – 58:27 - GOAT OF THE WEEKSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:35 – The NFL is back and Ravens/Chiefs delivered, the thrilling ending, the Chiefs pulling out another win, Colts/Texans and what to expect from Anthony Richardson, what he should take from Lamar Jackson’s performance and what he shouldn’t take from it, the new kickoff was lackluster 23:35 – 32:55 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 32:56 – 40:14 - Josh Downs’ status for Sunday, do the injuries to Downs and Gay change your thoughtS on Sunday, what were you doing the last time the Colts won a season opener in 2013? 40:15 – 1:12:00 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses the bigger loss for the Colts on Sunday: Matt Gay or Josh Downs, expectations for Anthony Richardson in Year 2, the high school slate this week, Colts/Texans and what we hope to see on Sunday, Packers/Eagles tonight in Brazil, Morning Checkdown 1:12:01 – 1:24:44 – RIP Rich Homie Quan, Dwight Freeney being honored at halftime, our Colts season predictions, the difficulty of the schedule and the faith you have in Anthony Richardson staying healthy all season, the elite quarterbacks the Colts will face this season 1:24:45 – 1:27:29 – Doesn’t sound like Jonathan Taylor will wear the Guardian cap in the regular season, Xavier Worthy looks like a stud for the Chiefs 1:27:30 – 1:58:38 – Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us and discusses being in Lucas Oil Stadium very early this morning, the new turf at Lucas Oil Stadium, his thoughts heading into Sunday, Jonathan Taylor’s over/under for Sunday, the importance of the pass rush on Sunday, Colts/Texans over/unders, we give our predictions for Colts/Texans, Morning Checkdown 1:58:39 – 2:11:00 – POP QUIZ Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 7:23 - Josh Downs’ status for Sunday, do the injuries to Downs and Gay change your thoughts on Sunday, what were you doing the last time the Colts won a season opener in 2013? 7:24 – 20:11 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses the bigger loss for the Colts on Sunday: Matt Gay or Josh Downs, expectations for Anthony Richardson in Year 2, the high school slate this week 20:12 – 30:54 – RIP Rich Homie Quan, Dwight Freeney being honored at halftime, our Colts season predictions, the difficulty of the schedule and the faith you have in Anthony Richardson staying healthy all season, the elite quarterbacks the Colts will face this season 30:55 – 53:46 - Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us and discusses being in Lucas Oil Stadium very early this morning, the new turf at Lucas Oil Stadium, his thoughts heading into Sunday, Jonathan Taylor’s over/under for Sunday, the importance of the pass rush on Sunday, Colts/Texans over/unders, we give our predictions for Colts/TexansSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano joined us to preview the Colts season, why he's so optimistic about it, how he'd handle Anthony Richardson and his ability to run and why he wouldn't harp on the opening game losing streak to players + a whole lot more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano joined us to discuss his excitement for the Colts season, his thoughts on the roster, why there's reason for optimism, matching up with the Houston Texans, why he wouldn't harp on the opening day losing streak & a whole lot more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 20:48 – Caitlin Clark gets a triple-double last night as the Fever stay red hot and win again, Matt Gay sounds like he’ll be out for Week 1 with a hernia, Caitlin Clark and the Fever vs. the Sparks, the WNBA playoff format and expectations 20:49 – 26:40 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 26:41 – 41:30 – Former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano joins us is jacked up for the NFL season to kickoff, his thoughts on the Colts roster heading into the season, the challenge of taking on the Texans, Anthony Richardson’s health and his ability to run, how he’d coach up Nick Cross, the winless opening streak, why you don’t want to harp on the opener to players, Spencer Shrader 41:31 – 1:12:07 – Zaire Franklin’s charitable tie-in for the season, thoughts on Ravens/Chiefs tonight, we give out some preseason Colts awards: Breakout Player, Rookie of the Year, Defensive/Offensive Player of the Year, MVP, Morning Checkdown 1:12:08 – 1:25:33 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss Caitlin Clark’s triple-double last night and the Fever’s hot streak, what should expectations be now that they clinched the playoffs, the Clark effect and playoff format, TJ McConnell’s contract extension and what it means for the Pacers going forward, does McConnell’s deal change the future of Bennedict Mathurin or Myles Turner 1:25:34 – 1:28:21 – Bigger loss if Josh Downs and Matt Gay can’t play Sunday 1:28:22 – 1:54:59 – Houston Texans reporter John McClain joins us on his excitement for the NFL season kicking off, last time the Texans has this much hype heading into a season, why he doesn’t believe they are a Super Bowl contender this year, CJ Stroud entering Year 2, the off-season additions, where are the strengths and weaknesses on this Texans squad, our fantasy draft, Morning Checkdown 1:55:00 – 2:06:32 – WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins us to discuss some betting advice heading into the NFL season, how he feels heading into Ravens/Chiefs tonight, prop bets he likes tonight 2:06:33 – 2:14:48 – Final thoughts ahead of the NFL kicking off tonight, Texans concernsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 13:08 – Former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano joins us is jacked up for the NFL season to kickoff, his thoughts on the Colts roster heading into the season, the challenge of taking on the Texans, Anthony Richardson’s health and his ability to run, how he’d coach up Nick Cross, the winless opening streak, why you don’t want to harp on the opener to players, Spencer Shrader 13:09 – 26:35 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss Caitlin Clark’s triple-double last night and the Fever’s hot streak, what should expectations be now that they clinched the playoffs, the Clark effect and playoff format, TJ McConnell’s contract extension and what it means for the Pacers going forward, does McConnell’s deal change the future of Bennedict Mathurin or Myles Turner 26:36 – 39:32 – Houston Texans reporter John McClain joins us on his excitement for the NFL season kicking off, last time the Texans has this much hype heading into a season, why he doesn’t believe they are a Super Bowl contender this year, CJ Stroud entering Year 2, the off-season additions, where are the strengths and weaknesses on this Texans squad 39:33 – 50:52 - WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins us to discuss some betting advice heading into the NFL season, how he feels heading into Ravens/Chiefs tonight, prop bets he likes tonight, the college football slateSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:37 – The Indiana Fever clinch a playoff spot despite being off yesterday, the NFL season is hours away, Kyle Schwarber’s huge night last night, the magnitude of Sunday’s game for the Colts 23:38 – 30:36 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 30:37 – 42:29 – Gus Bradley says Nick Cross earned the starting spot on the roster, the Colts secondary vs. the Texans skill guys, why do the Colts always seem to have a position group that is lacking? 42:30 – 1:11:29 – IU taking on Western Illinois on Friday, ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us to discuss the season opener against the Texans, the Josh Downs injury, Matt Gay’s status and the kicking plan, can Shane Steichen get the best out of Anthony Richardson, working out Leonard Fournette, TJ McConnell’s contract extension, Morning Checkdown 1:11:30 – 1:24:05 – We give away our final team in our show fantasy league, the Colts have AD Mitchell and Alec Pierce listed weird on the depth chart, the history of Raiders head coaches is pretty random, what would the secondary look like if the Colts didn’t bring back Kenny Moore 1:24:06 – 1:27:49 – Kay Adams is rumored to be dating Giants QB Daniel Jones, but it is being disputed 1:27:50 – 1:58:00 –Indiana Fever GM Lin Dunn joins us to discuss the Fever clinching a playoff spot, how red hot the team has been since the Olympic break, Freddy Fever and Cheez-D join us in studio, Morning Checkdown 1:58:01 – 2:08:33– Betting lines for the Thursday night and Friday night NFL openers, POP QUIZ 2:08:34 – 2:18:36 – The attendance disparity between Purdue and IU’s home season openers, Curt Cignetti’s gripes with the attendance, PGA vs. LIV in December on NetflixSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 11:56 – Gus Bradley says Nick Cross earned the starting spot on the roster, the Colts secondary vs. the Texans skill guys, why do the Colts always seem to have a position group that is lacking? 11:57 -28:58 – IU taking on Western Illinois on Friday, ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us to discuss the season opener against the Texans, the Josh Downs injury, Matt Gay’s status and the kicking plan, can Shane Steichen get the best out of Anthony Richardson, working out Leonard Fournette 28:59 – 39:06 - Indiana Fever GM Lin Dunn joins us to discuss the Fever clinching a playoff spot, how red hot the team has been since the Olympic breakSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 22:35 – Andy is back, it’s Colts game weekend, Kevin’s Irish get a big win against Texas A&M, Florida State falls to 0-2, the Fever are above .500 and seem to be humming like no other, IU/Purdue get wins in their season openers 22:36 – 31:44 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 31:45 – 43:32 – RIP Fatman Scoop, the most lopsided betting favorite of NFL Week 1 is the Texans over the Colts, what’s going on with Matt Gay, his status for Sunday’s opener seems to be very up in the air, what Chris Ballard said last week about Gay and what Steichen said over the weekend 43:33 – 1:17:11– IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and explains why he has the Colts winning 11 games this season, what would the fallout be of an 11-win season for the Colts, Matt Gay’s status heading into Week 1 and when the injury may have occurred, Josh Downs’ status, how the Colts win on Sunday, does he believe in the Texans hype, Colts/Texans in Week 18 last season, Morning Checkdown 1:17:12 – 1:28:27 – Kevin is basking in Brian Kelly’s tantrum, Andy has a take on Dabo Swinney 1:28:28 – 1:31:05 – TJ McConnell gets a contract extension with the Pacers, no extension for Myles Turner 1:31:06 – 2:04:32 – Longtime reporter Bob Kravitz joins us and discusses his latest on a Chris Ballard hot seat and where he thinks Jim Irsay’s head is at on that topic, thoughts on the Colts heading into the opener against the Texans, IU football attendance, Matt Gay’s status for Sunday looks shaky, 49ers notes of Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall, Morning Checkdown 2:04:33 – 2:15:15 – GOAT of the Week 2:15:16 – 2:17:07 – Final thoughts in the showSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 22:40 – Andy is back, it’s Colts game weekend, Kevin’s Irish get a big win against Texas A&M, Florida State falls to 0-2, the Fever are above .500 and seem to be humming like no other, IU/Purdue get wins in their season openers 22:41 – 34:58 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and explains why he has the Colts winning 11 games this season, what would the fallout be of an 11-win season for the Colts, Matt Gay’s status heading into Week 1 and when the injury may have occurred, Josh Downs’ status, how the Colts win on Sunday, does he believe in the Texans hype 34:59 – 46:17 – Longtime reporter Bob Kravitz joins us and discusses his latest on a Chris Ballard hot seat and where he thinks Jim Irsay’s head is at on that topic, thoughts on the Colts heading into the opener against the Texans 46:18 – 55:11 - GOAT of the WeekSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 25:35– James Boyd joins us one last time this week, Kevin is debating if he’s ready for Notre Dame’s season to start or not, college football last night, last weekend without the NFL, the Colts have 8 captains, can you name all of the Colts captains, Fever/Sky tonight, will the Fever get above .500 by the end of the weekend?, Kevin’s nerves for Notre Dame/Texas A&M tomorrow 25:36 – 33:17 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 33:18 – 47:22 – Thoughts on what Shane Steichen said yesterday in his press conference, Anthony Richardson, the Anthony Richardson experience 47:23 – 1:12:42 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us to discuss his high school game tonight, the rest of the Week 2 slate, Kevin asks Rake to pump him up about Notre Dame, can he explain the new NFL kickoff rule in under a minute, meeting the real John Harrell, the Indy Eleven’s Open Cup experience, Juju Brents’ nose injury, Morning Checkdown 1:12:43 – 1:29:59 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss why Simone Biles was in town for the Fever game the other day, the Fever’s hot streak, how much will the return of the NFL affect the Fever/WNBA attendance and ratings, how big of a benefit was the Olympic break for the Fever, the Bally Sports update with Amazon reportedly dropping their offer 1:30:00 – 1:35:18– James asked Kylen Granson about wearing the Guardian cap in-season and he gave a colorful response, the future of the Guardian cap and it’s acceptance in the NFL 1:35:19 – 2:08:18 – Kelley Ford of College Football Power Rankings joins us and tells us about his rantings for college football, his thoughts on Kevin’s Irish, his thoughts on Indiana and Purdue, sleeper playoff team, Shane Steichen says the Colts showed very little offensively in the preseason, Morning Checkdown 2:08:19 – 2:15:22 – POP QUIZ 2:15:23 – 2:21:09 - Kevin and James project the Team USA 2028 team with Tyrese HaliburtonSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 14:07 – Thoughts on what Shane Steichen said yesterday in his press conference, Anthony Richardson, the Anthony Richardson experience 14:08 – 31:16 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us to discuss his high school game tonight, the rest of the Week 2 slate, Kevin asks Rake to pump him up about Notre Dame, can he explain the new NFL kickoff rule in under a minute, meeting the real John Harrell, the Indy Eleven’s Open Cup experience 31:17 – 47:46 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss why Simone Biles was in town for the Fever game the other day, the Fever’s hot streak, how much will the return of the NFL affect the Fever/WNBA attendance and ratings, how big of a benefit was the Olympic break for the Fever, the Bally Sports update with Amazon reportedly dropping their offer 47:47 – 1:01:44 - Kelley Ford of College Football Power Rankings joins us and tells us about his rantings for college football, his thoughts on Kevin’s Irish, his thoughts on Indiana and Purdue, sleeper playoff team,Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USA Today’s Christine Brennan joins us to discuss the book she’s writing about Caitlin Clark, why she’s writing the book, what Caitlin Clark has done for sports, Clark-a-mania, the comps between Tiger Woods and Caitlin Clark & so much more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 24:00 – James Boyd is back in the co-host chair, a ton of celebrities at Fever/Sun last night including Simone Biles, Michael Phelps, Anthony Richardson and David Letterman, Chris Ballard press conference takeaways, college football returns in earnest tonight, the number of power 68 schools starting transfer quarterbacks this season, Fever creep closer to .500, Lexie Hull, Colts practice squad 24:01 – 29:59 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 30:00 – 46:10 – Dalvin Cook signs with the Cowboys, former Colt Jake Witt announces his retirement, Chris Ballard presser thoughts: James defends asking Ballard if he feels he’s on the hot seat heading into the season, Ballard’s longevity despite the lack of postseason success 46:11 – 1:15:27 – The Colts add cornerback Samuel Womack from the 49ers and waive Darrell Baker Jr., Chris Ballard’s comments on the secondary, the Colts tough start to the schedule, quarterbacks the Colts will face in the first half of the season, Fever/Sun last night with Simone Biles in the house, Morning Checkdown 1:15:28 – 1:21:50 – Chris Ballard’s comments on Matt Gay raised some eyebrows, Ballard hinted at him dealing with something in addition to his hamstring last season, note on new Colts cornerback Samuel Womack 1:21:51 – 1:35:15– Indiana Fever GM Lin Dunn joins us and discusses the win over the Sun last night, Kelsey Mitchell’s season, the celebs in attendance, Lexie Hull, Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston’s season, does she keep an eye on the standings, Lin tries to calm Kevin’s postseason aspirations, her latest book read 1:35:16 – 2:03:28 – USA Today’s Christine Brennan joins us to discuss the book she’s writing about Caitlin Clark, why she’s writing the book, what Caitlin Clark has done for sports, the comps between Tiger Woods and Caitlin Clark, Colts sign kicker Spencer Shrader to the practice squad, Morning Checkdown 2:03:29 – 2:17:47– Notre Dame reporter Pete Sampson of The Athletic joins us and tries to talk Kevin off the ledge as he’s nervous about the opener against Texas A&M, the Notre Dame quarterback situation, the biggest strength and weakness on this roster, does the weaker schedule put more onus on Saturday’s result, Jack Kiser, Notre Dame’s lack of conference and what it means for the expanded playoffs 2:17:48 – 2:23:04 – POP QUIZSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 16:16 – Dalvin Cook signs with the Cowboys, former Colt Jake Witt announces his retirement, Chris Ballard presser thoughts: James defends asking Ballard if he feels he’s on the hot seat heading into the season, Ballard’s longevity despite the lack of postseason success 16:17 – 26:22 – Indiana Fever GM Lin Dunn joins us and discusses the win over the Sun last night, Kelsey Mitchell’s season, the celebs in attendance, Lexie Hull, Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston’s season, does she keep an eye on the standings, Lin tries to calm Kevin’s postseason aspirations, her latest book read 26:23 – 44:17 – USA Today’s Christine Brennan joins us to discuss the book she’s writing about Caitlin Clark, why she’s writing the book, what Caitlin Clark has done for sports, the comps between Tiger Woods and Caitlin Clark 44:18 – 58:04 - Notre Dame reporter Pete Sampson of The Athletic joins us and tries to talk Kevin off the ledge as he’s nervous about the opener against Texas A&M, the Notre Dame quarterback situation, the biggest strength and weakness on this roster, does the weaker schedule put more onus on Saturday’s result, Jack Kiser, Notre Dame’s lack of conference and what it means for the expanded playoffsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 21:55 – James Boyd is in for Andy the next three days, the Colts trim their roster down to 53, Jelani Woods will miss his second straight season, RB Evan Hull cut by Colts with Colts rolling with three, Colts practice schedule, Sampson Ebukam timeline for a potential return, the tough luck of Jelani Woods, Fever/Sun tonight, Kevin and Marc watched the Connor Stalions documentary last night 21:56 – 29:26 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 29:27 – 47:19 – RB Dalvin Cook rumored to be visiting with the Cowboys and Colts(?!?), Jelani Woods out for the season with a toe injury and we recall our conversation with him earlier in training camp about his health and missing last season, Kevin’s checkboxes for the Colts secondary 47:20 – 1:22:21 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses what he thinks we’ll hear from Chris Ballard today, the Colts 53-man roster and the concerns in the secondary, where could waiver claims come from and what positions need to be addressed, Dalvin Cook rumors, Jonathan Taylor and potentially wearing the Guardian cap in-season, Jelani Woods out for the season again and his future, Fever/Sun tonight at Gainbridge, Morning Checkdown 1:22:22 – 1:32:40 – We give away a fantasy team in our show league, the Kansas City Chiefs have an insane amount of Indiana ties on their roster, the Bally Sports app sucks 1:32:41 – 1:35:08 – Chief Keef, Notre Dame’s version of Hard Knocks, head coach most likely to be fired first odds 1:35:09 – 2:02:23 Biggest surprises on the Colts cut list: James says Evan Hull was his biggest surprise, Sam Ehlinger stays, Dalvin Cook rumors, we play I GOTTA KNOW, Morning Checkdown 2:02:24 – 2:17:52 – IndyStar Purdue reporter Nathan Baird joins us to preview the Boilermakers season, his return to the Purdue beat, thoughts on Purdue being picked last in the Big Ten, biggest strength and weakness on the team, the Georgia transfers, the difficulty of the schedule, success for Ryan Walters not including wins and losses, Matt Painter and Purdue basketball expectations 2:17:53 – 2:23:47 - POP QUIZSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 17:56 – RB Dalvin Cook rumored to be visiting with the Cowboys and Colts(?!?), Jelani Woods out for the season with a toe injury and we recall our conversation with him earlier in training camp about his health and missing last season, Kevin’s checkboxes for the Colts secondary 17:57 – 38:10 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses what he thinks we’ll hear from Chris Ballard today, the Colts 53-man roster and the concerns in the secondary, where could waiver claims come from and what positions need to be addressed, Dalvin Cook rumors, Jonathan Taylor and potentially wearing the Guardian cap in-season, Jelani Woods out for the season again and his future 38:11 – 53:23 – IndyStar Purdue reporter Nathan Baird joins us to preview the Boilermakers season, his return to the Purdue beat, thoughts on Purdue being picked last in the Big Ten, biggest strength and weakness on the team, the Georgia transfers, the difficulty of the schedule, success for Ryan Walters not including wins and losses, Matt Painter and Purdue basketball expectations 53:24 – 1:04:14 – I GOTTA KNOWSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rollercoaster label surrounding Anthony Richardson, is it good to be a rollercoaster QB because the highs can be so high?, Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 21:32 – It’s another scorcher outside today, NFLPA vetoes emergency third QB rule change, what does it mean for guys like Sam Ehlinger and Jason Bean and how does it possibly affect roster decisions today, Fever top the Dream but it got down to the wire 21:33 – 29:08 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 29:09 – 47:47 – RIP Sycho Sid, Mark Schlereth does not seem to be a fan of Anthony Richardson and says he doesn’t think AR is a quarterback that can stay healthy, Kevin offers his thoughts on the comments 47:48 – 1:16:20 – Oasis is back, IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses the roster decisions still remaining for the Colts, the NFLPA vetoing the emergency QB rule change, more Joe Flacco starts or waiver claims?, Matt Gay/Spencer Shrader release, CeeDee Lamb gets paid and we recall our conversation with Michael Pittman Jr. on why he likes his contract with the Colts, Morning Checkdown 1:16:21 – 1:32:43 – Peegs.com’s Matt Weaver joins us to preview the Indiana Hoosiers football season and discusses why fan interest seems to be through the roof ahead of Curt Cignetti’s debut, what should expectations realistically be?, IU’s strength of schedule, Tom Allen vs. Curt Cignetti, can IU really land 5-star recruit Julian Lewis 1:32:44 – 1:35:22 – More safeties getting released across the NFL, Kevin doesn’t believe the Colts will address the positions, 1:35:23 – 2:11:07 – NFL Network’s Marcas Grant joins us to discuss some fantasy football and we get his core draft beliefs: get a quality running back in the first two draft, load up on wide receivers, guys like Calvin Ridley/Raheem Mostert/Christian Kirk, how attractive are the rookie QBs in drafts, Jonathan Taylor/Michael Pittman Jr. his time with the Oakland A’s minor league system, a pair of former Colts get cut, Sam Ehlinger and the NFLPA vetoed third QB decision, what’s up with Matt Gay, 2:11:08 – 2:19:36 – POP QUIZ 2:19:37 - 2:22:29 – More roster cuts across the league, will Chris Ballard take any chances on the waiver wire, he speaks later todaySupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 18:41 – RIP Sycho Sid, Mark Schlereth does not seem to be a fan of Anthony Richardson and says he doesn’t think AR is a quarterback that can stay healthy, Kevin offers his thoughts on the comments 18:42 – 32:05 – Oasis is back, IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses the roster decisions still remaining for the Colts, the NFLPA vetoing the emergency QB rule change, more Joe Flacco starts or waiver claims?, Matt Gay/Spencer Shrader release, CeeDee Lamb gets paid and we recall our conversation with Michael Pittman Jr. on why he likes his contract with the Colts 32:06 – 45:57 – Peegs.com’s Matt Weaver joins us to preview the Indiana Hoosiers football season and discusses why fan interest seems to be through the roof ahead of Curt Cignetti’s debut, what should expectations realistically be?, IU’s strength of schedule, Tom Allen vs. Curt Cignetti, can IU really land 5-star recruit Julian Lewis 45:58 – 57:28 - NFL Network’s Marcas Grant joins us to discuss some fantasy football and we get his core draft beliefs: get a quality running back in the first two draft, load up on wide receivers, guys like Calvin Ridley/Raheem Mostert/Christian Kirk, how attractive are the rookie QBs in drafts, Jonathan Taylor/Michael Pittman Jr. his time with the Oakland A’s minor league systemSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 20:55 – Pearl Jam in town tonight, Colts roster cuts coming over the next 36 hours, Ronnie Harrison Jr. part of the first wave of cuts, difference between practice squad money and league minimum money, Fever fall to the Lynx over the weekend/face the Dream tonight, Florida State/Georgia Tech in Dublin over the weekend 20:56 – 26:56 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 26:57 – 46:42– Colts announcer Joe Reitz joins us discusses the very stressful time to be an NFL player that’s hoping to make a roster, his memories of this time of year, Anthony Richardson’s preseason, quarterback roller coasters, Buckner/Latu defensive line, we give another fantasy team 46:43 – 1:15:39 – The rollercoaster label surrounding Anthony Richardson, is it good to be a rollercoaster QB because the highs can be so high?, Colts roster cuts, Spencer Shrader/Ronnie Harrison among the first cuts, Chargers stuck in an elevator over the weekend, Morning Checkdown 1:15:40 – 1:31:07 – Colts reporter George Bremer for The Herald Bulletin joins us to discuss Ronnie Harrison getting cut in the first wave, what’s going to happen to Sam Ehlinger and Jason Bean, Juju Brents’ status heading into the season, how he sees the rest of roster cuts going and if he sees any moves coming from waivers 1:31:08 – 1:33:24 – Station-wide pick’em league where you could win $1000 1:33:25 – 2:06:04 – Where is the biggest disappointment on the Colts roster, GOAT of the Week 2:06:05 – 2:17:48 – POP QUIZ 2:17:49 – 2:20:27 - Quenton Nelson and the Colts offensive lineman went to Denny’sSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 21:02 – Pearl Jam in town tonight, Colts roster cuts coming over the next 36 hours, Ronnie Harrison Jr. part of the first wave of cuts, difference between practice squad money and league minimum money, Fever fall to the Lynx over the weekend/face the Dream tonight, Florida State/Georgia Tech in Dublin over the weekend 21:03 – 36:04 – Colts announcer Joe Reitz joins us discusses the very stressful time to be an NFL player that’s hoping to make a roster, his memories of this time of year, Anthony Richardson’s preseason, quarterback roller coasters, Buckner/Latu defensive line 36:05 – 46:34 - Colts reporter George Bremer for The Herald Bulletin joins us to discuss Ronnie Harrison getting cut in the first wave, what’s going to happen to Sam Ehlinger and Jason Bean, Juju Brents’ status heading into the season, how he sees the rest of roster cuts going and if he sees any moves coming from waivers 46:35 – 56:54 - GOAT of the WeekSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:17 – Colts put the preseason in the rearview mirror with a win over the Bengals last night, high school football and college football are back this weekend, a mixed bag for Anthony Richardson last night, Colts give kicker Spencer Shrader over Matt Gay, more on Anthony Richardson and the first string offense 23:18 – 30:54 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 30:55 – 44:57 – Colts will trim the roster to 53 by Tuesday, the other starters let Anthony Richardson down last night, Kylen Granson appears to be TE1, more thoughts from the preseason finale 44:58 – 1:18:22 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us despite his late night for Colts coverage, his high school football duties tonight, what other games is he interested in tonight, anyone on upset alert tonight, the Anthony Richardson Experience, Center Grove’s Carson Steele and Austin Booker shine in Bears/Chiefs last night, why did the Colts not use Matt Gay much last night?, Morning Checkdown 1:18:23 – 1:31:17 – Kirk Herbstreit and Al Michaels discuss the possibility of Joe Flacco supplanting Anthony Richardson as the starting quarterback at some point this season, reacting to those comments, trying to even fathom what it would take for Flacco to actually take over for a healthy Anthony Richardson 1:31:18 – 2:02:49 – Colts radio voice Matt Taylor joins us to recap the preseason finale between the Colts/Bengals, what time he pulled into his driveway last night, his ride with Mike Chappell and almost hitting triple digits, his Cincinnati food faux paus, his thoughts on Anthony Richardson’s preseason finale performance, did the other starters let Richardson down?, roster cuts, why was Matt Gay not used much?, Morning Checkdown 2:02:50 – 2:12:43 – POP QUIZ 2:12:44 – 2:18:17 - Wrapping up the show: Rick Pitino gets a sword and bullhorn stolen from his officeSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:20 – Colts put the preseason in the rearview mirror with a win over the Bengals last night, high school football and college football are back this weekend, a mixed bag for Anthony Richardson last night, Colts give kicker Spencer Shrader over Matt Gay, more on Anthony Richardson and the first string offense 23:21 – 39:12 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us despite his late night for Colts coverage, his high school football duties tonight, what other games is he interested in tonight, anyone on upset alert tonight, the Anthony Richardson Experience, Center Grove’s Carson Steele and Austin Booker shine in Bears/Chiefs last night, why did the Colts not use Matt Gay much last night?, 39:13 – 52:08 - Kirk Herbstreit and Al Michaels discuss the possibility of Joe Flacco supplanting Anthony Richardson as the starting quarterback at some point this season, reacting to those comments, trying to even fathom what it would take for Flacco to actually take over for a healthy Anthony Richardson 52:09 – 1:09:15 - Colts radio voice Matt Taylor joins us to recap the preseason finale between the Colts/Bengals, what time he pulled into his driveway last night, his ride with Mike Chappell and almost hitting triple digits, his Cincinnati food faux paus, his thoughts on Anthony Richardson’s preseason finale performance, did the other starters let Richardson down?, roster cuts, why was Matt Gay not used muchSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00- 21:31 – Colts/Bengals preseason finale tonight, Richardson and the starters should play a full half, expectations for tonight, Battle For Atlantis and IU basketball around Thanksgiving 21:32 – 29:32 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 29:33 – 43:13 – Could Anthony Richardson win Comeback Player of the Year?, what should the bar be for tonight and the early part of the season with Richardson? 43:14 – 1:11:44 – Amish Paradise, Kevin’s karaoke go to song, fantasy football core beliefs, Andy has a thought on the Pacers regarding their win total for next season, Paul George in China, expectations for the Colts tonight, Matt Gay, Morning Checkdown 1:11:45 – 1:29:25 – Pacers reporter Tony East of Forbes Sports joins us and discusses the JJ McCarthy season-ending injury and getting ready to watch Sam Darnold all season, the Pacers off-season, no extension for T.J. McConnell, Myles Turner’s future, Pacers win total projections 1:29:26 – 1:31:51 – Flag footballer says he’s better than Patrick Mahomes 1:31:52 – 2:01:03 – CBS Sports fantasy expert Dave Richard joins us and gives us his fantasy football core beliefs, tight end depth, holdouts like CeeDee Lamb and Ja’Marr Chase, why he’s out on Michael Pittman Jr. this year, a good player that’s on a bad team, Morning Checkdown 2:01:04 – 2:11:43 – POP QUIZ 2:11:44 – 2:14:00 - A couple of football notes to wrap the showSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 13:43 – Could Anthony Richardson win Comeback Player of the Year?, what should the bar be for tonight and the early part of the season with Richardson? 13:44 – 31:12 – Pacers reporter Tony East of Forbes Sports joins us and discusses the JJ McCarthy season-ending injury and getting ready to watch Sam Darnold all season, the Pacers off-season, no extension for T.J. McConnell, Myles Turner’s future, Pacers win total projections 31:13 – 44:06 - CBS Sports fantasy expert Dave Richard joins us and gives us his fantasy football core beliefs, tight end depth, holdouts like CeeDee Lamb and Ja’Marr Chase, why he’s out on Michael Pittman Jr. this year, a good player that’s on a bad teamSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 20:37 – It’s chilly outside this morning, Colts/Bengals practice reports: the Colts offense struggles mightily and the Bengals were chirping quite a bit, Jelani Woods injured and out awhile, Andy thinks the Bengals are always going to be the Bengals 20:38 – 28:35 – Morning Checkdown 28:36 – 43:57 – Colts safety position battles, Anthony Richardson’s rough day against the Bengals, tight end room with the Jelani Woods injury, Kevin’s Top 10 Colts questions 43:58 – 1:11:59 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us to recap joint practices with the Cincinnati Bengals, the sights and sounds of yesterday’s practice, the loss of Jelani Woods and what it means for the tight end room, what position is going to have the toughest cut, concern over Juju Brents’ injury?, Irsay’s “blue chip GM” comments on Ballard, Morning Checkdown 1:12:00 – 1:30:40 – IndyStar high school sports reporter Kyle Neddenriep joins us and recalls how long he’s been covering high school sports, the hardest prediction he had to make in his end of season football picks, the big games in Week 1, Copper Kettle game, high school NIL deals?, Abercrombie & Fitch 1:30:41 – 1:33:45 – Fever ratings out of the Olympic break 1:33:46 – 2:02:48 – Indiana Fever GM Lin Dunn joins us and gives us the latest book update, the 2-0 start to the Fever’s return from the Olympic break, Lexie Hull’s big game, how she played as a player, Kelsey Mitchell, Indy hosting the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, the interaction between Christie Sides and Seattle head coach, what do you want to see from the Colts in tomorrow’s preseason finale?, Jelani Woods injury, Morning Checkdown 2:02:49 – 2:15:31 – We dust off I GOTTA KNOW! 2:15:32 – 2:20:36 – POP QUIZSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 15:22 – Colts safety position battles, Anthony Richardson’s rough day against the Bengals, tight end room with the Jelani Woods injury, Kevin’s Top 10 Colts questions 15:23 – 31:03- ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us to recap joint practices with the Cincinnati Bengals, the sights and sounds of yesterday’s practice, the loss of Jelani Woods and what it means for the tight end room, what position is going to have the toughest cut, concern over Juju Brents’ injury?, Irsay’s “blue chip GM” comments on Ballard 31:04 – 47:01 – IndyStar high school sports reporter Kyle Neddenriep joins us and recalls how long he’s been covering high school sports, the hardest prediction he had to make in his end of season football picks, the big games in Week 1, Copper Kettle game, high school NIL deals? 47:02 – 57:34 – Indiana Fever GM Lin Dunn joins us and gives us the latest book update, the 2-0 start to the Fever’s return from the Olympic break, Lexie Hull’s big game, how she played as a player, Kelsey Mitchell, Indy hosting the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, the interaction between Christie Sides and Seattle head coach 57:35 – 1:09:06 - We dust off I GOTTA KNOW!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 21:46 – We start out the show by giving away a fantasy team to the YouTube chat, Colts 53-man roster projections, Colts/Bengals joint practice later today, previewing the rest of the show 21:47 – 30:11 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 30:12 – 43:51 – Colts roster decisions coming soon, will the Colts add to the secondary from other teams’ scrap heaps, Jelani Woods/Nick Cross, expectations with a healthy Anthony Richardson 43:52 – 1:10:44 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to preview joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals, how many waiver claims for the secondary does he think the Colts will make, Nick Cross’ roster position, Jelani Woods vs. Will Mallory, where is his concern level for Matt Gay, Irsay calling Ballard a blue chip GM, Skyline Chili or LaRosa’s Pizza, Zaire Franklin and Kenny Moore complain about the Colts in-game entertainment, Week 1 college football odds, Morning Checkdown 1:10:45 – 1:27:06– The return of Raekwon Davis from a blood pressure issue, Tua Tagovailoa rips former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, defensive-minded head coaches with quarterbacks 1:27:07 – 1:30:56 – Kirk Herbstreit and Pat McAfee’s schedules are about to get wild with the NFL and College GameDay 1:30:57 – 1:59:32– GQ Sports reporter Andrew Greif joins us to discuss his in-depth profile on Tyrese Haliburton, how the feature came about, Team USA, Haliburton’s mindset in Indy and coming into his own, why he seems so comfortable in Indianapolis, running track with Cole Hocker, Hocker’s gold medal in the 1500, the early morning runners, Jim Irsay’s comments on Chris Ballard and the Andrew Luck excuse, Morning Checkdown 1:59:53 – 2:09:34 – POP QUIZ 2:09:35 – 2:19:33 – The new College GameDay theme song: Kevin and Marc like it, Andy isn’t a fan, the college football slate, Colts/Bengals joint practice todaySupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 13:43 – Colts roster decisions coming soon, will the Colts add to the secondary from other teams’ scrap heaps, Jelani Woods/Nick Cross, expectations with a healthy Anthony Richardson 13:44 – 24:50 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to preview joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals, how many waiver claims for the secondary does he think the Colts will make, Nick Cross’ roster position, Jelani Woods vs. Will Mallory, where is his concern level for Matt Gay, Irsay calling Ballard a blue chip GM, Skyline Chili or LaRosa’s Pizza 24:51 – 36:45 - GQ Sports reporter Andrew Greif joins us to discuss his in-depth profile on Tyrese Haliburton, how the feature came about, Team USA, Haliburton’s mindset in Indy and coming into his own, why he seems so comfortable in Indianapolis, running track with Cole Hocker, Hocker’s gold medal in the 1500, the early morning runnersSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Purdue Head Coach Ryan Walters joins us to discuss what mode his team is in ahead of the season opener, what’s the biggest accomplishment he’s had in his time at Purdue, recruitment class, 37 new players, what’s an ideal number in roster turnover on a year in and year out basis, losing a couple of recruits in the transfer portal, Hudson Card, the Colts drafting Jaylon Carlies and his recruitment of him, the rivalry between Indiana and the importance to beat the Hoosiers & more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 21:05 – Colts/Cardinals from Saturday, will any notable players from Saturday’s game make the final 53-man roster, Jelani Woods, Fever get back-to-back wins in return from the Olympic break, Lexie Hull’s big game, more Colts thoughts 21:06 – 31:11 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 31:12 – 47:25 – Lousy Reds weekend montage, Jim Irsay spoke during Saturday’s preseason game: what did he say, the biggest takeaways, high praise for Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen, calling Ballard a “blue chip GM”, compares to Shane Steichen to Don Shula 47:26 – 1:11:56 – IndyStar Colts reporter Nate Atkins joins us to discuss his latest asking if the Colts will ever chase a ceiling, what would Ballard’s truth serum answer be as to why they don’t spend cap space, his thoughts on Jim Irsay’s comments, Matt Gay’s struggles in preseason, Morning Checkdown 1:11:57 – 1:31:19 – Purdue Head Coach Ryan Walters joins us to discuss what mode his team is in ahead of the season opener, what’s the biggest accomplishment he’s had in his time at Purdue, recruitment class, 37 new players, what’s an ideal number in roster turnover on a year in and year out basis, losing a couple of recruits in the transfer portal, Hudson Card, the Colts drafting Jaylon Carlies and his recruitment of him, the rivalry between Indiana and the importance to beat the Hoosiers, why Andy thinks Walters has a tougher road than Cignetti and IU, The Big Cig, Purdue’s brutal schedule 1:31:20 – 1:35:11 – Jason Bean and Sam Ehlinger trying to earn roster spots, Andy crunches kickoff numbers for the Colts 1:35:12 – 2:11:30 – Colts-Cardinals thoughts, any notable standouts who could make the roster, level of concern for Matt Gay, why is Matt Gay getting so little preseason work?, Steichen’s comments on Gay, Kevin’s four years of Spanish, Morning Checkdown 2:11:31 – 2:21:10 – GOAT of the Week 2:21:11 – 2:24:20 – Former Colt arrested for peeing on someone during flight to Ireland, the fastest Pop Quiz of all-timeSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 21:03 – Colts/Cardinals from Saturday, will any notable players from Saturday’s game make the final 53-man roster, Jelani Woods, Fever get back-to-back wins in return from the Olympic break, Lexie Hull’s big game, more Colts thoughts 21:04 – 37:20 –Lousy Reds weekend montage, Jim Irsay spoke during Saturday’s preseason game: what did he say, the biggest takeaways, high praise for Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen, calling Ballard a “blue chip GM”, compares to Shane Steichen to Don Shula 37:21 – 48:57 – Purdue Head Coach Ryan Walters joins us to discuss what mode his team is in ahead of the season opener, what’s the biggest accomplishment he’s had in his time at Purdue, recruitment class, 37 new players, what’s an ideal number in roster turnover on a year in and year out basis, losing a couple of recruits in the transfer portal, Hudson Card, the Colts drafting Jaylon Carlies and his recruitment of him, the rivalry between Indiana and the importance to beat the Hoosiers 48:58 – 1:07:39 - IndyStar Colts reporter Nate Atkins joins us to discuss his latest asking if the Colts will ever chase a ceiling, what would Ballard’s truth serum answer be as to why they don’t spend cap space, his thoughts on Jim Irsay’s comments, Matt Gay’s struggles in preseasonSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.