101.7 The Hammer Podcasts

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.

With Zach Edey back, how does the team look? Who gets playing time? And, can he become Purdue's all time leading scorer? Then, can the Cubs make the playoffs without Justin Steele?

Today is decision day for Zach Edey. What's on his mind? Also, Purdue Football has start times and TV assignments. We discuss why the Boilers got some breaks.

It's Carb Day! So we talk to Nick Yeoman from the Indycar radio network on how the last practice went, Graham Rahal, and best bets to win.Then, could Deandre Hopkins land with the Colts or Bears?

Purdue Baseball keeps it's hopes alive for the Big Ten Tourney. Cubs need to make hay over the next week before their big west coast trip. A look at Fast Friday where a certain team is struggling.

Jared has a big announcement for the station. Nick Yeoman talks the first day of practice at IMS and who/what to watch for. Lots of little Purdue tidbits, and things we may have missed.

A text message making the rounds about Zach Edey coming back may not be what you think it is. Jared tells you what he knows. Be happy for Brady Allen heading to Louisville. And the one-and-one is done in High School Hoops.

Back after Mother's Day, we talk to rookie Sting Ray Robb about where his name comes from, the grind that the 500 can be over the next 2 weeks, and what he looks forward to the most. Then, Purdue takes a historic loss in the Governor's Cup, and things we may have missed.

Sam King of the J&C (12:20) gives us the latest in HS conference realignment and says we may have more teams leave conferences soon. Then, with the NFL schedules out, Jared breaks down how dirty the league did the Bears, while the Colts shouldn't have any complaints.

Today Jared talks about the impact of losing Broc Thompson for the Purdue receiver room, plus, where do you set the bar for the White Sox? And should we be worried about the Cubs despite their metrics?

On today's show, more High School Conference breakups. How could the Sagamore's recent defections effect local schools? And why does the Big Ten want to change it's Power 5 Non-con rule in football?

Coach Shondell talks to Jared about how the spring has gone, Chloe Chicoine "Better than advertised"!?, changes in volleyball with the portal, boys volleyball in Indiana, and his upcoming camps.

Sam King of the J&C (15:20 mark) comes on and talks Baseball sectionals, Purdue draftees, and all these portal moves. Scott from Purdue sports (30:01) tells you about this weekend's fireworks night and space flag giveaways.

Derek Schultz is back to discuss the Colts draft (13:17). Richardson over Levis? Did they address needs? And who's the sleeper pick? Then, 5 Boilers drafted who landed in the best situation?

With the NFL draft tonight, Jared looks at the latest rumors that will affect the Colts and Bears. Then, the portal is active again for Purdue today.

The Portal gives, and The Portal takes. Purdue is not immune with new arrivals and departures daily. And Colorado's ability or inability to replace some 50+ recruits could provide a blue print for future coaches. Also, with news of Lewis Cass leaving the Hoosier, who could fill that spot?

The portal and commitments throw the show off course all hour. Then the Hoosier makes a surprise announcement about a defector

Tom Dienhart from Gold And Black is back (13:20) to talk the final spring football practice, Tiller Tunnel, the portal, and Purdue's draft class. Then, Jared discusses the portal in relation to Purdue, and why so many recruits are in town lately.

New Purdue Men's Swim coach Alex Jerden joins Jared (12:05 mark) to talk about taking the job, what former coach Dan Ross told him, recruiting swimmers, and his birthday tradition. Also, the NCAA will run the clock on first downs now outside the last 2 mins of halves. What, and why? We'll discuss.