We are now 24 days away from Super Bowl XLVI in our backyard.
What a terrific accomplish, first and foremost, by the Indianapolis committee who convinced league owners to play the biggest game here.
I think more than anything, the NFL was impressed with how Indy does big events. Whether it’s the Indianapolis 500, Final Four, Big Ten Tournament, or thousands of conventions, Hoosiers know …
Pat McAfee is a character. He’s entertaining, witty and engaging. The Colts punter has gained national exposure online and NBC was impressed.
McAfee joined the ‘Grady and Big Joe Show’ on ESPN 1070 The Fan in Indianapolis and said he will be involved with the Super Bowl even though the Colts won’t be playing in the big game.
“I’m their social media correspondent,” McAfee explained. …
Remember new IU football coach Kevin Wilson’s radio feud on the Zakk and Jack Show? Where Wilson was brought on as a guest and treated like a joke? Where the hosts made a mockery of Indiana football with the head coach on the phone, then dropped his line and continued to bashed him?
They’re gone.
The Zakk and Jack Show on Fox Sports Radio was …
Former NBA star Charles Barkley is one of the most entertaining and outspoken analysts on television. The only guy I would put above him is his new colleague, Shaquille O’Neal.
Although I never worked or interacted with Barkley, who played in the league from 1984 to 2000, I’m sure he would have been one of my favorites to work him.
In my eight years, the …
Don Fischer is one of the best sports broadcasters in the business. In his 39th year as the play-by-play voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Fischer has received numerous awards throughout the years.
For the 22nd time, “Fisch,” has been named Indiana Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. NSSA consists of approximately 700 leading sportscasters and sportswriters from throughout the country. …
Boston Globe columnist Bob Ryan has been around and covered sports for a lifetime. He’s written at the globe for decades, written 13 books and been a frequent contributor to ESPN’s Around the Horn.
Ryan came on the “Grady and Big Joe Show’ on ESPN 1070 The Fan in Indianapolis to primarily preview the Pacers-Celtics game Friday. But while on the line, he provided an …
It’s tough to lose a game on the last possession. It’s even tougher to take a loss on the final play when the opposing team has six players on the court.
Tied at 70 with 21 seconds remaining, Louisiana-Lafayette had the ball at Western Kentucky.
Elfrid Payton got the ball, killed some time and then went into the lane for a contested layup. The Ragin’ …
There hadn’t been the excitement and build up in quite a while for any Indiana Pacers game. After a miserable Colts season, the city of Indianapolis wants to embrace the Pacers.
After an early schedule that came across like the preseason, Indiana played at Miami on Wednesday and got torn apart, losing 118-83.
The Pacers were down just two points after the first quarter, but …