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FEBRUARY
John Starks 2-26-10
Former Knicks guard John Starks joins Derek Schultz to look back on his rivalry with Reggie Miller, his motivation for the head-butt in '93, and how he was very close to becoming an Indiana Pacer.
Matt Kenseth 2-26-10
The driver of the #17 car talks about another solid start to the season, his love of short-track racing at ORP, and why he has remained loyal to Brett Favre despite being a jilted Packers' fan.
Marco Andretti 2-24-10
The driver of the #26 car for Andretti Autosport talks about the testing down in Alabama, taking the next step in the 2010 season, and the lack of American drivers in the IndyCar series.
Marty Simmons 2-24-10
Evansville's head coach joins Derek Schultz after a thrilling upset win over #25 Northern Iowa. Coach Simmons talks about his team improving every day, and why the future is bright for the program.
Rodger Saffold 2-23-10
Participating in the NFL Combine beginning tomorrow, IU's Rodger Saffold talks to Derek Schultz about his preparations for the workouts, looks back on his career at Indiana, and why he's a big Kid n' Play fan.
Clint Bowyer 2-22-10
The driver of the #33 Cheerios car discusses the strong start to the season for himself and his RCR teammates, Danica's impact on stock car racing, and whether his Jayhawks will be making the trip to Indy this Spring.
Gary McGhee 2-22-10
The former Anderson Highland star talks about Pittsburgh's big win over Villanova, modeling his game after former teammate Dejuan Blair, and his feelings on his alma mater closing its doors.
Chris Kramer 2-19-10
The senior leader of Purdue talks about the big win over Ohio State, what it means to win in every Big Ten venue during his career, and a possible pursuit of football in the fall.
Tim Doyle 2-19-10
Pinch-hitting for Dave Revsine, Tim Doyle of the Big Ten Network analyzes Purdue's National Title chances, the rebuilding project at IU, and the wide variety of Gene Keady's hair products.
Matt Howard 2-18-10
Butler's star forward talks about having a chance to go undefeated in the Horizon League, the challenge of the Bracket Buster matchup vs. Siena, and what he's going to do with his hair for the postseason.
Mark Titus 2-17-10
Ohio State walk-on and Club Trillion founder Mark "The Shark" Titus talks to Derek Schultz about his blog, Dallas Lauderdale's vendetta against him, and the experience of playing with over a dozen future NBA players.
Cuonzo Martin 2-16-10
The former Purdue standout and current Missouri State head coach talks about his 2nd year at the helm of the Bears, recruiting prep talent in the state of Indiana, and looks back on his days being Robin to Glenn Robinson's Batman.
Todd Wright 2-15-10
Sporting News Radio's Todd Wright recaps a disappointing weekend in sports. Todd talks pothole delays, Danica's Nationwide debut, slam dunks, and Peyton Manning's legacy.
Monica Palumbo 2-12-10
Miss Sprint Cup 2010 joins Derek Schultz to talk about the festivities for the Daytona 500, Danica's Nationwide debut, and why she was ranked behind Carl Edwards on the list of the best looking people in NASCAR.
Bob Lamey 2-11-10
Longtime voice of the Colts Bob Lamey joins Derek Schultz to talk about a disappointing end to the 2009 season, addresses Bill Polian's comments from earlier in the day, and his offseason plans.
Scott Wood 2-11-10
The former Marion standout and Indiana All-Star talks about his season at N.C. State, compares ACC gyms to the NCC venues in Indiana, and the perks of being friends with Julius Mays.
Jay Hart 2-10-10
The NASCAR expert for Yahoo! Sports joins The Zone to preview the Daytona 500, whether 2010 will be a renaissance year for Dale Jr., and the hype around Danica's foray into the Nationwide Series.
Seth Davis 2-9-10
CBS college basketball analyst Seth Davis joins Derek Schultz to talk about the crowded Big Ten title race that includes Purdue, his thoughts on Indianapolis hosting the Final Four, and shares stories about his Connecticut roots.
Kenny Mayne 2-8-10
After a depressing Super Bowl loss, we try to cheer up with Kenny Mayne of ESPN. He talks about the new season of Mayne Street, a possible Conan cameo, and the Super Bowl commercials that he enjoyed.
Brad Smith 2-5-10
The New York Jets star talks about a memorable playoff run this season, what makes the Colts so tough to beat, and his comparisons to IU great Antwaan Randle-El.
Mark Schlereth 2-5-10
Affectionately referred to as "Stink", ESPN's NFL analyst breaks down Colts/Saints, discusses the underrated Indy defense, and looks back on his experience playing in three Super Bowls.
Osi Umenyiora 2-4-10
The two-time Pro Bowler talks about his road trip to Miami, if Dwight Freeney's ankle injury will play a factor on Sunday, and looks back to the Giants' upset of the Patriots in Super Bowl XLII.
Andrew Warren 2-4-10
A member of the 2006 Indiana All-Star team, Bradley standout Andrew Warren joins Derek Schultz to discuss his season, looks back on his days at Brebeuf, and shares his Barack Obama impersonation.
Danny Hope 2-3-10
Our National Signing Day blitz concludes with Purdue's Danny Hope. He discusses the impact of highly-regarded prospects like Bruce Gaston Jr. and Sean Robinson, as well as Southport's Joe Gilliam.
Bill Lynch 2-3-10
Our National Signing Day blitz continues with Bill Lynch of Indiana. He talks about landing Cathedral's Kofi Hughes, also where he envisions Logan Young of Delta fitting in.
Stan Parrish 2-3-10
Our National Signing Day blitz begins with Ball State head coach Stan Parrish who talks about his class, including another intriguing QB prospect from the state of Ohio.
Richard Gardner 2-2-10
Bodog Sportsbook Manager Richard Gardner talks about all of the Super Bowl XLIV prop bets. From the coin toss to the color of Kim Kardashian's top, Richard discusses everything you can wager on besides the spread.
Dane Fife 2-1-10
We catch up with the IPFW head coach after a thrilling overtime win over Summit League co-leader IUPUI, and look forward to the second-half of the conference season for the 'Dons.
JANUARY
Reds Winter Caravan Part 3 1-29-10
Reds announcer Thom Brennaman talks about the upcoming season, and shares his opinion of Tim Tebow. Also, Jackie Roe of CincinnatiUSA.com rounds out our on-site visit with the 2010 Reds Winter Caravan.
Reds Winter Caravan Part 2 1-29-10
Reds General Manager Walt Jocketty and Chief Operating Officer Phil Castellini join The Zone in-studio to talk about the busy offseason for the team as part of the 2010 Reds Winter Caravan Tour through Indiana.
Reds Winter Caravan Part 1 1-29-10
Reds OF Jay Bruce, top prospect Todd Frazier, and former 1B Todd Benzinger of the 1990 World Series team join The Zone in-studio as part of the 2010 Reds Winter Caravan Tour through Indiana.
Verdell Jones III 1-28-10
IU"s super sophomore joins Derek Schultz to talk about embracing his leadership role, playing in his hometown against Illinois, and his duel with Jerryd Bayless in high school that can be seen on YouTube.
Julian Mavunga 1-27-10
The former Brownsburg standout joins The Zone to discuss how his season at Miami (OH) is going, looks back on his days as a Bulldog, and how to talk smack to Bengals' fans.
John Hart 1-26-10
Former Beech Grove star and current Purdue guard John Hart talks to Derek Schultz about his breakout performance against Illinois, and how Matt Painter's unlikely recruiting stop made him a Boilermaker.
Jim Nantz 1-22-10
The man calling the action of Sunday's AFC Championship Game joins Derek Schultz to talk about Peyton Manning's legacy, plus shares his thoughts on the Jets, and The Masters post-Tiger fallout.
Mia Harris 1-21-10
We breakdown the Jets/Colts matchup with Mia Harris of WFAN in New York, discuss the confidence level of the fans back East, and if this season can already be deemed a success for the Jets.
George Foreman 1-20-10 Part 2
Two-time heavyweight champion George Foreman joins The Zone for a two-part conversation. George talks about his comeback, his return to the top with the Moorer upset in '94, and his affinity for racing.
George Foreman 1-20-10 Part 1
Two-time heavyweight champion George Foreman joins The Zone for a two-part conversation. George talks about his Youth Center in Texas, the early start to his career, and why he hung up his gloves in 1977.
Steve Alford 1-19-10
The New Mexico head coach and Indiana legend talks about the Lobos' 16-3 start, relives winning the 1987 National Championship at IU, and tells us why his 57-point game in the '83 Semi-state remains relevant.
Colt Ryan 1-18-10
Evansville's star freshman talks about his progress through this season, the challenge of playing in the Missouri Valley Conference, and looks back on his prolific days at Batesville.
Dustin Keller 1-15-10
The former Boilermaker standout talks about his career day against Cincinnati, the love he's gotten from people back home, and why other teams should be wary of the New York Jets.
Courtney Lee 1-14-10
Nets' star Courtney Lee discusses his first season in New Jersey, struggling through some growing pains with a young team, and looks back on his days as a star at Pike High School.
Tom Zbikowski 1-13-10
The Ravens safety talks about the Divisional Playoff against the Colts, preparing for Peyton Manning and Indy's high-powered offense, and his reaction to Notre Dame's hire of Brian Kelly.
Moo Moo Evans 1-13-10
One of the world famous Harlem Globetrotters joins the who to talk about their upcoming trip to Indy, his background in hoops, and Derek's chances of getting invited back as a Washington General.
A.J. Edds 1-12-10
Former Greenwood star and Iowa LB A.J. Edds discusses the Hawkeyes' Orange Bowl win, finishing his college career on a high note, and looks forward to a potential NFL future.
E'Twaun Moore 1-11-10
The Purdue star talks about his big performance in a losing effort at Wisconsin, building something special in West Lafayette, and the future of the basketball program.
Christian Watford 1-8-10
Indiana's star freshman discusses the tough loss at Ohio State, living up to lofty expectations, and his excitement over Alabama's National Championship win over Texas.
Todd Wright 1-8-10 Sporting News Radio's late-night host talks with Derek Schultz about Wild Card Weekend, the Cowboys ending their playoff "curse", and what worries him about the Colts.
Vaughn Duggins 1-7-10
The Wright State star and former Pendleton Heights standout talks about the upcoming game against Butler, and his experience playing with Greg Oden and Mike Conley on the '06 Indiana All-Star team.
Brad Stevens 1-6-10
Butler's head coach recaps the non-conference season, talks about the offense feeding off of the energy from the defensive effort, and a possible expansion of the NCAA Tournament field.
Luther Head 1-6-10
The Pacers guard talks about taking advantage of his expanded role, the experience of gelling with new teammates, and shares memories from his senior season at Illinois in 2005.
Aaron Schatz 1-5-10
One of our favorite weekly guests talks about his Football Outsiders final regular season power rankings, the biggest threat in the Divisional Round to the Colts, and teams resting starters late in the season.
DECEMBER
Ronald Nored 12-30-09
The Butler guard and Alabama native talks about resuming Horizon League play, going through the challenging non-conference schedule, and his love of his home state's college football team.
Stu Douglass 12-30-09
Michigan guard and former Carmel star Stu Douglass talks about the Wolverines' tough start to the season, previews the Big Ten opener against IU, and looks back on his experience as an Indiana All-Star.
Colts Roundtable 12-29-09
We invite both Brad Wells of Stampede Blue and Deshawn Zombie of 18to88.com to discuss the fallout from the Colts' first loss of the season, the decision to rest starters by Bill Polian, and if the title hopes are up in smoke.
Brian Cardinal 12-29-09
The Timberwolves forward talks about his role as the elder statesman of a young basketball team, looks forward to the future, and talks about his days as a Boilermaker playing for Coach Keady.
Dustin Keller 12-22-09
Former Purdue star and current Jets TE Dustin Keller joins Derek Schultz to talk about their playoff hopes, the progress of Mark Sanchez, and the future of Purdue football under Danny Hope.
Mike Davis 12-21-09
The former Indiana head coach talks about his UAB team which is off to a great start. He also previews the upcoming matchup against Butler and looks back on his favorite memories at IU.
Dane Fife 12-18-09
We catch up with the head coach of IPFW to talk about the team's upcoming game at Michigan State, the rugged non-league slate, and the similarities between himself and Chris Kramer as a player.
Mike Conley 12-17-09
Former Lawrence North star and current Grizzlies PG Mike Conley talks about the upcoming game with the Pacers, looks back on his LN career, and handicaps the Colts' Super Bowl chances.
Pat Williams 12-14-09
The Senior VP of the Orlando Magic joins the show to talk about his new book on Chuck Daly, if he feels his Orlando team is a contender, and what the Holidays are like with 19 kids.
Derek Elston 12-10-09
Coming off their big win over Pittsburgh, Derek Elston joins the show to talk about the upcoming game against Kentucky, his experience playing at Madison Square Garden, and what his mom thinks about his tattoo.
Anthony Schoettle 12-10-09
The sports business guru of the Indianapolis Business Journal talks about the impact of hosting the Baseball Winter Meetings, a possible dress rehearsal for the 2012 Super Bowl, and the future of the Indianapolis Tennis Championships.
Dahntay Jones 12-9-09
Dahntay Jones of the Pacers talks to Derek Schultz about making an immediate impact, how the team needs to step-up due to Danny Granger's injury, and becoming a racing fan from living in Indianapolis.
Reggie Wayne 12-8-09
The Colts' star wideout talks about the 12-0 start, potentially playing the Saints (his hometown team) in the Super Bowl in Miami (where he played in college), and growing a playoff beard like his former roommate Ed Reed.
Brandon McPherson 12-8-09
Former Lawrence North standout and current Valpo PG Brandon McPherson talks about their upcoming matchup with Purdue, going out a winner, and his thoughts on former LN teammate Greg Oden.
Steve Greenberg 12-7-09
Ron Artest made headlines last week after admitting to drinking alcohol at halftime of games, and Steve Greenberg of Sporting News discusses his interview with Ron, and what he learned about him from their conversation.
Max Schumacher 12-4-09
The Indianapolis Indians President and Chairman talks about landing MLB's Winter Meetings in Indy next week, how he got his start in baseball, and the parent-club Pirates turning things around.
Alge Crumpler 12-3-09
The TE talks about the Titans bouncing back after an 0-6 start, his reaction to Jeff Fisher wearing a Peyton Manning jersey, and his friendships with both Michael Vick and fellow UNC alum Jeff Saturday.
JaJuan Johnson 12-3-09
Purdue's star center joins The Zone to talk about the Big Ten/ACC Challenge win, his goal of playing in the Final Four in his hometown of Indy, and imposter Twitter accounts.
Phil Castellini 12-2-09
Cincinnati Reds' COO Phil Castellini talks to Derek Schultz about the upcoming RedsFest, the work of the front office in building towards the future, and why there was plenty to take from the 2009 season.
Jeff Voris 12-2-09
Butler's head coach talks about the upcoming Gridiron Bowl, the honor of being named the Pioneer Football League Coach of the Year, and dispels any speculation about the open Notre Dame job.
Gene Keady 12-1-09
The legendary Purdue head coach and Big Ten Network analyst breaks down the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, discusses Purdue's return to national prominence, and his reaction to Bobby Knight's induction into the IU Athletic Hall-of-Fame.
Listen to past Zone interviews with the Podcast Archives: Fall 2009 (September, October, November) Summer 2009 (June, July, August)
