101.7 The Hammer Podcasts

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?