On my weekly radio show, I was joined by three unique and special guests to talk about hot topics.
First I was joined by the television voice of the Indiana Pacers, Chris Denari, who has called a handful of Big Ten games for the Big Ten Network since the NBA is on hold. He has broadcast the last two IU games so I wanted to get an outside perspective on the Indiana program.
The Hoosiers are off to a 5-0 start and have won each game by at least 20 points. There are many reasons to be encouraged but I think it’s also important to recognize the level of competition. Denari shares who has impressed him most. Chris has also been on the call for two Ohio State games so he’ll share his early opinion on the conference. [Listen below or click here]
[audio:http://www.vigilantsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2011-11-20-Chris-Denari.mp3|titles=Chris Denari]Next up was Brandon Gaudin, the voice of the Butler Bulldogs. After losing Matt Howard and Shelvin Mack to graduation and the NBA respectively, Coach Brad Stevens has a tough job of developing a lot of young players. They are each still trying to find their place within the system. The team is 3-2 and will travel face the Hoosiers at IU Sunday. Gaudin talked about the current state of the team and previewed Sunday’s game. [Listen below or click here]
[audio:http://www.vigilantsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2011-11-20-Brandon-Gaudin.mp3|titles=Brandon Gaudin]And finally sophomore mid-fielder Nikita Kotlov joined the show after the Indiana’s 3-0 win over Old Dominion, advancing to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. Kotlov is on a scoring streak, scoring eight goals in the last nine games including two against ODU. The Hoosiers are rolling but face a tough match at No.1-seed North Carolina on Sunday. [Listen below or click here]
[audio:http://www.vigilantsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2011-11-20-Nikita-Kotlov.mp3|titles=Nikita Kotlov]I hope you enjoy the interviews.