Crash Course

As we reach the halfway point of the college basketball season, we take a look back at our preseason takes. Is Indiana still capable of a deep NCAA Tournament run? (11:40) Will Purdue win the Big Ten? (22:37) What will come of Notre Dame's season? (36:20) We dive into all that, as well as ranking our preseason Final Four picks by confidence they’ll make it to Houston in April (45:21). Hope you enj...

Mercifully, the 2022 Colts season has come to an end. Today, we tie a bow on the season in Indy (04:17) and give our dream scenarios for the next head coach and QB (21:55). Also, we give our predictions for Super Wild Card Weekend (44:21). Have a listen! Podcast:   Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3nXvPe1 Google Podcasts: https://rb.gy/siva9x Spotify: https://rb.gy/asj1gm  Socials: &nbsp...

We've reached the end of 2022 which means it's time for our yearly look back at the segments you loved from the past year. So reminisce as we look back at our discussion about Sam Ehlinger (1:05), our Madden cover athlete draft (23:12), as well as our Center Grove vs Cathedral debate (48:04). We're grateful for your support this year and can't wait till 2023! Podcast:   Apple Podcasts: https:...

It's the most wonderful time of the year, bowl season. Today, we preview the Gator Bowl between South Carolina and Notre Dame (09:56), the Citrus Bowl between Purdue and LSU (23:13) as well as the coaching change for the Boilers (37:16). Also, we give our outlook for the entire bowl schedule (51:20) and give our College Football Playoff predictions (1:06:08). Have a listen!    Podcast: &...

The 2022 IHSAA football season is in the rearview mirror, which mean's it's time to reflect. Who was the best on offense? What about defense? Special teams? Today's episode features the final selections for the All-3C Media team for this year. Let's recognize some incredible student athletes.  Offensive selections (03:08) Defensive selections (18:02) Special Teams selections (24:58) Podcast:&...

Coming off arguably the best weekend in Purdue athletics history, Boilermaker football is headed to Lucas Oil for the Big Ten Championship Game. We give our preview and predict Purdue's showdown with #2 Michigan (07:09). Also, we give our conference championship picks for this weekend (24:40) and evaluate Marcus Freeman's first season as Notre Dame head coach (41:53). Have a listen! Podcast: &nbsp...

Fourteen weeks of high school football have come and gone. We’ve seen 9 regular season weeks, 5 weeks of state tournament action and it all comes down to the State Finals this weekend. We will see at LEAST three new champions crowned. Which teams can add “State Champs” to the things they’re thankful for this holiday season? Have a listen!    2A Preview: Andrean vs Evansville Mater Dei (0...

The Colts dropped a bombshell on Monday when they fired Frank Reich and hired Jeff Saturday as their interim coach. Today, we react to the firing (4:20), the hiring (8:53), and discuss what the future of the Colts looks like at head coach, QB and GM (23:45). What does the future of the Colts look like? Have a listen! Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3nXvPe1 Google Podcasts: https://rb.gy/...

We’re nearing the tipoff of the 2022 NCAA basketball season and it’s time to take a closer look at the teams around the state. We discuss what can be expected from Indiana (04:58), Purdue (23:15) and Notre Dame (35:35), as well as which mid-major schools (45:13) to have an eye on this year. Have a listen! Podcast:   Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3nXvPe1 Google Podcasts: https://rb.gy/siva9...

Heading into another year of the Indiana Pacers rebuild, how do we feel? Today, we discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this young core (7:40) as well as make predictions on what you can expect from the Pacers as the season continues (17:20). All that, and some NBA predictions as well, on this week's episode (33:30). Enjoy!  Podcast:   Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3nXvPe1 Google P...

The 2022 IHSAA football season has come and gone. Today, we do some reflecting on the regular season as well as get you set for the postseason. The first 30 minutes, we break down the best offensive, defensive and special teams players from around the state of Indiana. For the final 30 minutes, we break down all 48 sectionals, telling you who will move on and who is primed for a heartbreak. Have a...

The Colts are .500, but have not looked good in the process. Is it time for a change? Today, we break down the season so far (7:05), rehash the Matt Ryan signing (17:38) and give our thoughts on the future of the franchise (33:22). Have a listen!    Podcast:   Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3nXvPe1 Google Podcasts: https://rb.gy/siva9x Spotify: https://rb.gy/asj1gm  Socials:...

Believe it or not, we are already halfway through the IHSAA Football season. So which players have stood out the most? It's time to roll out the all-3C Media team, naming the top offensive (06:19), defensive (24:40) and special teams players (35:38) through the first 5 games of the season. Have a listen! Podcast:   Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3nXvPe1 Google Podcasts: https://rb.gy/siva9x...

The Colts didn't win, but they didn't lose either. This week, Crash dives in to the Colts Week 1 tie vs the Texans, discussing which phase of the game was the most to blame in a SLOPPY contest (7:24) and why Rodrigo Blankenship had to go (12:38). He also puts Will Power's 2022 IndyCar title into perspective (22:04) and gives his storylines to watch in 2023 (26:46). Have a listen!  Podcast: Ap...

The NFL regular season kicks off this week and its time to dive into the Indianapolis Colts. Today, Crash and B Scott give their players to watch (05:25), discuss which player futures you should be betting on (18:27) and break down and predict the entire schedule for the 2022 Indianapolis Colts (28:55). All that, and their NFL picks for division winners (42:25) and who will hoist the Lombardi Trop...

College Football is back and it's time to dive into the 2022 season. Today, we give key players and record predictions for Notre Dame (02:51), Purdue (17:31) and IU (37:13). Also on this week's podcast, we hold a small college football team draft (51:03) and predict who will compete in the College Football Playoff (1:02:14). Have a listen! Podcast:   Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3nXvPe1 G...

We've finally made it. 200 EPISODES. To commemorate the occasion, we ask if the Colts are any closer to a championship than they were in our first episode (06:23)? What about the Pacers (22:21)? Also, we look back at our favorite storylines from the past 200 podcasts (39:14). Have a listen!    Podcast:   Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3nXvPe1 Google Podcasts: https://rb.gy/siva9x...

We’re about a week away from Friday Night Lights returning to the Hoosier State and the Crash Course podcast is here to preview the season. We discuss players to watch, toughest sectionals and state finals predictions for each class. Enjoy!   6A: 02:58 5A: 19:42 4A: 29:57 3A: 41:45 2A: 52:20 1A: 1:03:48 Podcast:   Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3nXvPe1 Google Podcasts: https://rb.gy/si...

A big weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is in the rearview mirror, let's tie a bow on it. On this week's episode, we recap the Gallagher Grand Prix (3:32), react to Alexander Rossi ending his winless streak (6:19) and talk storylines for the rest of the season (14:40). For NASCAR, we wrap up the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard (23:10), discuss Tyler Reddick's win (25:05) and give our stories...

NASCAR and IndyCar are back in Indy and the Crash Course is here to preview the weekend. For IndyCar, we bring you up to speed on the series since we last spoke (1:40), discuss the ongoing storylines (18:36) and predict who will win the Gallagher Grand Prix (27:55). For NASCAR, we talk about what's stood out to us the most this season  (33:55), the future of road/street courses in the sport (...

This week brings the first ever 3C Media Awards. We discuss the best moments from the Colts (2:40), Pacers (9:25) and motorsports (17:36) over the last 365 days. We also look at college football (25:58) and basketball (34:08), as well as name the athletes of the year from boys and girls high school sports (40:15). Enjoy! Podcast:   Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3nXvPe1 Google Podcasts: htt...

Crash Course is BACK with a lot of realignment to discuss. After some breaking IndyCar news (00:50) and catching up with B Scott about the College World Series (15:09), we discuss USC and UCLA coming to the Big Ten (25:44). We then talk about what's next for College Football. Where does Notre Dame land (36:44)? What's next for the PAC 12, Big 12 and ACC (53:09)? Is all this realignment good for th...

This week on Crash Course, we break down Marcus Ericsson winning the 106th Indianapolis 500 (09:15). We also discuss our thoughts on another Scott Dixon disappointment at Indy (34:48), as well as the drivers and storylines to watch as the series moves on to Detroit (46:53). Have a listen! Socials:   3C Media on YouTube  CraigCrash on Twitch   @3CMediaSports on Twitter  @3CMedia...

They've practiced. They've qualified. Now thirty-three IndyCar drivers shift their focus to the 106th Indianapolis 500. On this week's Crash Course, we look back at a record-breaking qualifying effort from Scott Dixon (04:32), give a row-by-row outlook of this year's starting grid (33:02), and predict who will win The Greatest Spectacle in Racing in 2022 (55:12). Have a listen!  Socials: &nbs...

As the focus shifts to the 106th Running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, let's reflect on one of the most chaotic Indy Grand Prix's in recent memory (04:00). Also in this episode, we focus on what drivers to watch on qualifying weekend (32:31) and who will lead the field to the green for the 2022 Indianapolis 500 (49:30). Have a listen! Socials:   3C Media on YouTube CraigCrash on Twitch...