Hammer Down Show 8-1-23
Trade deadline looms in MLB, Corey Trice goes down with an injury at Steeler camp, Kelly Hallinan (13:45) talks with Jared at Big Ten Media day and those rumors about the Big Ten adding today appear to be just rumors.

Trade deadline looms in MLB, Corey Trice goes down with an injury at Steeler camp, Kelly Hallinan (13:45) talks with Jared at Big Ten Media day and those rumors about the Big Ten adding today appear to be just rumors.
Jared talks to Dub Jellison from Boiler Upload (11:40) at Big Ten Media day about football. Then, rumors abound about the Big Ten adding 4 teams, 2 of which seem highly unlikely. Jared tells you what could happen and why 2 ACC teams are begging to leave.
Jared is back from Big Ten Media day. He talks to Sam King (12:20) about what he had seen and heard, and Jared shares the same.
The latest news and notes from Indianapolis, after Ryan Walters spoke to the media.
On the eve of B1G Ten Media Days, Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh is reportedly negotiating a 4 game suspension with the NCAA, Northwestern's President is making their situation worse as well. Then Purdue get's the Maui Invite draw and it's promising
NFL Camps are starting, and we got injuries already, massive rookie deals, and the league's running backs coming together for better pay.
Wide receiver Keonde Henry loved his visit to Purdue so much so that he decided to commit. Listen to him talk about the Boilermakers.
Edey and Hudson are Purdue's Athlete's of the Year, and while you know Zach, you may not know Eva Hudson. Her season has been nothing short of incredible. Then, NFL running backs are up in arms about their deals on Twitter, but the league has changed. Are they right that they've been devalued too much?
Ex Northwestern football players lawyer up, what happens next and what will the university do? And could that impact the Big Ten season? Then, Tennessee was able to dodge serious punishment (and circumvent minor ones) thanks to NIL and it's state's legislator/AG
Jared has a talk with Tony Cherchi, MLS Season Pass Studio Host (14:15) then Purdue announces who it's brining for Meida Day and Jared's top questions going into the event.
Kannon Catchings to Overtime Elite, Jared talks about what that means as a Purdue fan. And the NCAA Basketball committee wisely declines to expand the tourney.
Pat Fitzgerald sounds like he's gonna sue NW. They'll settle because no one wants more details out. Then, a senator's comments on NIL started a small social media fight.
Our conversation with Saturday Tradition news editor Paul Harvey about the fallout of the dismissal of Pat Fitzgerald amid hazing allegations at Northwestern.
On today's show, the Northwestern hazing allegations take a turn, as well as the saga of Bob Huggins. Then Andrew Luck was thrown under the bus over the weekend for a tweet from some account saying he was eligible next year.
We discuss what we think will be a Jamari Payne commitment for Football, the Pat Fitzgerald suspension, and Purdue has a race car!?
A quiet Thursday but Jared breaks down the Homer Run Derby bracket that just came up and he's high on White Sox Luis Robert Jr to make the final. Then the Saudis have announced a new sports investment fund, and they may go after the NFL. Not just a team...the whole thing.
Notre Dame wants to remain independent, but also wants to triple it's payout on football. Is that realistic? Or do they need to join the Big Ten? Also, the NCAA sent out a memo beggins schools to follow it's rules it can't/won't enforce.
Jared tries to compare the 2024 class to Jeff Brohm's previous classes and the numbers are a little surprising. Later, Jared argues for a moratorium on arguing sports with your rivals in the off seasons.
Busy day of commits on Sunday with local kids and Purdue Football and Women's basketball getting verbals. Then, Coach Walters gets another 4 star while we're on the air, and the Blackhawks make a trade for a former MVP. Wild breaking news Monday.
Tom Dienhart of Gold and Black (11:03) talks the newest football recruits and what to expect for July. Then new Purdue Softball coach Maggie Frezzotti (22:11) calls in to talk about taking over as head coach and what she invisions for the team.
Pacers beat writer Dustin Dopirak joins us to talk Pacers draft. What does Indy need? What are they willing to trade? And could either of the 2 IU players end up in blue and gold?
Jared debates a Hopkins/Cook combo to the Bears. Would that work or make sense? And EA's College Football game is being sued already. Jared's worried the lawyers are gonna cost kids money.
Rurmors rumors rumors. Who's reportedly in the dog house for the Chicago Bears and why? And will the Pacers trade out of their 7th overall pick?
Jared talks about the 2 newest commits to Purdue football and what he sees on the tape. Also, a Colts rookie goes down for the season, and some Purdue tid bits to discuss.
Central Catholic is looking to go back to back state titles this weekend and Coach Tim Bordenet is on (19:39 mark). Also Jared is hyped about yesterday's football commit, but still doesn't buy into the rankings hype.
On today's show, Jared tells you why he loves getting Arizona on the MBB schedule. The Athletic made cuts again, and a prominent Indy writer is out. Why fans shouldn't be so quick to celebrate. And things we missed asked how much you'd pay for a million old pennies.
Alan Karpick is back to talk about the Joe Tiller NFF Chapter dinner coming up. Then new basketball rules approved including changing the block/charge. And we check in on local kids in the boys golf regional.
Slow day, but Jared talks about what he wants out of Purdue's football schedule when it's released later on Thursday.
EA Sports NCAA Football could be in trouble as talk of a player boycott emerges after the group negotiating on behalf of the players says $500 is too low. What's fair? Is the game doomed? Or could the game survive without some super stars?
Loaded sports weekend with High School events. Purdue has a great story in Adam Schenk. Tom Dienhart's excellent article on Coach Walters. And Apple new goggles aren't going to motivate it's sports fans.