Category Archives: Kent Sterling

Top 10 reasons for Indiana Pacers fans to look forward to pick 20 in 20 days
June 3, 2016

In 20 days, Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird will have another opportunity to look like a genius or a lunkhead. The Pacers, based upon years of scouting, private workouts, and intense interviews will cast their lot with a young man who will either prove them astute or silly with his talent and behavior. Stretch four and […]

Top eight truths about sports, media, and the unholy convergence of the two
June 1, 2016

One of my favorite axioms is that all people are idiots.  Sad, but true.  None of us knows enough about life to understand what the hell we are doing here. Some people achieve financial wealth, some experience a spiritual awakening, and others know that being nice to everyone they meet provides more happiness than any […]

Top 10 ways to improve the national image of the Indianapolis 500
May 31, 2016

TV ratings don’t lie.  Despite the extensive media coverage for the historic 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, ratings were down nationally from a 4.3 share in 2015 to a 4.1 for the 2016 race. That was despite a 33.6 local rating.  If not for the massive number in Indy, the rating for the race would have […]

Top 10 things to remember, ponder, and rely upon for the Indianapolis 500
May 27, 2016

More than the combined populations of Fort Wayne and South Bend will converge upon the hallowed grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a celebration of speed and history. One in every 850 people in the continental United States will be right here, hoping to enjoy a beautiful day of racing, beer, food, and friendship. […]

Top 10 reasons Caleb Swanigan and Troy Williams should stay at Purdue and IU
May 24, 2016

NBA dreams are so close but so far away for two college basketball players in Indiana. Caleb Swanigan and Troy Williams are vastly different basketball players, but both should reach the same conclusion – that they are not ready to play in the NBA.  And they need to reach that conclusion at some point today […]

Top 10 celebrities who should drop green flag rather than Chris Pine
May 19, 2016

“Who is Chris Pine?” I was asked by a long time Indianapolis sports media type in an actual conversation earlier today. “I don’t know,” I replied. “He’s dropping the green flag.” “For today’s practice?” “For the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500.” “Is he a country music guy?” “Let me google him…  Nope, he played […]

Top 10 reasons I will never drive an IndyCar despite having the chance last night
May 18, 2016

I found myself alone yesterday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Jonathan Byrd Racing’s garage with four fully functional and (one would assume) fueled IndyCars. The track was empty because of the rain that washed out practice, but by the time my radio show ended, the grounds were dry.  It occurred to me that I had […]

Top 10 reasons to like move hiring Nate McMillan as Indiana Pacers coach
May 17, 2016

The reason I go to press conferences is to learn something I can’t when reading a transcript, and yesterday I learned something about Larry Bird’s decision to replace Frank Vogel with Nate McMillan. Vogel is no longer the coach of the Pacers because in Bird’s opinion players were not held accountable for their behavior during practice. I’m […]

Top eight reasons to shrug as Nate McMillan is hired as new Indiana Pacers coach
May 16, 2016

Meet the new boss – same as the old boss. Nate McMillan will become the next head coach of the Indiana Pacers as soon as the mundane dickering over terms and the insertion of the ubiquitous force majure clause is inserted in the contract. For a franchise that required change, according to team president Larry […]