Kevin & Query - Thursday 06/29 - The NFL is Deciding Soon on the Isaiah Rodgers Controversy, There Was a Perfect Game in the MLB Last Night, Scott Agness and Jeremy Fowler on the Program!

(00:00 - 23:26) - The Thursday edition of Kevin & Query kicks off with the news of Rodgers alleged year-long suspension from the NFL over his gambling scandal. A perfect game was pitched last night as Domingo German of the New York Yankees managed to get it done in under 100 pitches. A correction to the "Who is The Best Family Feud Host" conversation from yesterday.

(23:27 - 28:56) - Morning Checkdown

(28:57 - 45:44) - Query wants to go through a full breakdown of Adam Schefter's comments on Isaiah Rodger's potential suspension on ESPN last night. NFL announced that they will be issuing the suspensions coming soon and will now require rookies to attend and education session. Jake found out about the story potentially breaking before it did, he details his investigation into the accusation once he was made aware of it. A read through of the NFL's gambling rules.

(45:45 - 1:10:06) - The air quality in Indianapolis isn't much better from yesterday into today. Likely going to force several events to cancel in Indiana like a Noel Gallagher concert or the Savannah Banana's baseball game. Jake wants to know how a Banana's game works. Back to sports betting Jake draws a comparison between sports betting and bartending. One of the key issues with the apps is a player's ability to self-govern their actions. Examples of instances where players could have broken a rule mistakenly or not in bad faith.

(1:10:07 - 1:31:48) - Scott Agness of the Fieldhouse Files Podcast is our guest in this segment. Jake immediately wants to know Scott's views on free agency who the Pacers can afford and who they can afford to get see leave. Is there any validity to the Pacers favoring Harrison Barnes as a free agent. Agness says Barnes is the type of player who will be offered a "JJ Redick" contract. Marc wants to know if Mathurin and Nembhard asked to take part in the Summer League. Agness said it was definitely their choice, but they will likely see little playing time.
Interview Ran Long. Hour 2 Seg 3 was a touch and go.

(1:31:49 - 1:58:40) - Jeremy Fowler, senior writer for ESPN calls in to talk about Rodgers possible suspension. Will Rodgers have to apply for re-instatement after this suspension? Fowler believes that the only noteworthy part known so far is the length of the suspension. Fowler doesn't know if the NFL is trying to impose suspensions on a sliding scale or if they feel this is what they view as being a punishment for all players who take part in this sort of violation. The NFL wants to get ahead of a widespread gambling scandal by trying to re-enforce their gambling rules and practices. Fowler believes tomorrow could be the day we get more news on the NFL's upcoming suspensions.

(1:58:41 - 2:07:03) - Pop Quiz

(2:07:04 - 2:22:05) - What is the value of some of Jake's baseball cards. Memories of buying baseball cards and going to card shows. Jake managed to get several Toronto Blue Jays players to autograph cards for him back in the day. Which Price Is Right game was your favorite?

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