Crash Course

The postseason is in full swing for Indiana high school football. But before any medals are handed out or any titles are won, let’s look back at the regular season. Who was the best QB? Who was most impressive running the rock? Who had the best defense heading into the tournament? It’s time to name our All-3C Media team for the 2023 IHSAA Football regular season. Enjoy! Podcast: Apple Podcasts: ht...

We are just a few weeks away from tip off of the 2023 college basketball season. Today, we discuss players to watch, top storylines and biggest matchups for Purdue, Indiana and Notre Dame. We also discuss some mid-majors to watch from the state, and hand out our Final Four picks. Hope you enjoy! Purdue Boilermakers Preview (04:02) Indiana Hoosiers Preview (25:30) Notre Dame Fighting Irish Preview...

The NBA preseason is almost here, which means it’s time to preview some Indiana Pacers basketball. Today, we discuss what excites us about the team this year (07:16), what storylines you should be watching heading into the season (10:37) and predict where Indiana fits in the landscape of the Eastern Conference (28:50). It’s our 2023 Pacers preview. Hope you enjoy! Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://...

What has a month of college football taught us? Today, we discuss how we feel about the Notre Dame Fighting Irish after their loss to Ohio State (09:11), as well as how Purdue and IU will perform in the Big Ten now that conference play is in full swing (28:14). It’s time for some college football hot takes. Hope you enjoy! Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3nXvPe1 Spotify: https://rb.gy/as...

Who are the biggest brands in college football? Who would you consider the “blue bloods” of the sport? Today, it’s a new take on conference realignment. If college football was split up by prestige, who would be in the game’s top league? We discuss that and more on today’s podcast. Enjoy! Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3nXvPe1 Spotify: https://rb.gy/asj1gm Socials: 3C Media on YouTube @...

Game one of the Richardson/Steichen era is in the books and there is so much to discuss. Today, we react to the Colts loss to the Jags on Sunday, giving out grades (09:05), hot takes (17:34) and standout performers (31:38) from the season opener. We also debrief from what was a wild NFL Week 1 and give some bold predictions for this week’s games (37:05). Hope you enjoy! Podcast: Apple Podcasts: ht...

The preseason is behind us and it’s finally time for the 2023 NFL season. Today, we discuss the most intriguing divisions (5:41), give an outlook for all 32 teams (32:42) and predict who will win MVP, Rookie of the Year, and of course Super Bowl LVIII (1:00:36). It’s our NFL season preview! Hope you enjoy! Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3nXvPe1 Spotify: https://rb.gy/asj1gm Socials: 3C...

Anthony Richardson is QB1. Jonathan Taylor wants a trade. There have already been plenty of storylines for the Colts and we’re here to discuss it all (8:15). We also talk impact players (37:42) and dive into the schedule, giving a game-by-game breakdown of how Indy will perform this season (53:07). It’s our 2023 Indianapolis Colts preview. Hope you enjoy it! Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple....

This Friday marks the long-awaited return of IHSAA football. But before the action kicks off, there are still things left to discuss. Who is the best QB in the state going into 2023? What about running back? Wide receiver? Which team has the best defense? Today, we reveal our preseason All 3C Media team, discussing the best high school football players from around Indiana. Enjoy! Podcast: Apple Po...

Who’s ready for some Friday night lights? It’s August and that means the start of the IHSAA football season. Today, we break down all the classes, discussing storylines, players to watch as well as which teams we think will be crowned champion at Lucas Oil Stadium this fall. Hope you enjoy! 6A Preview (3:38) 5A Preview (22:13) 4A Preview (32:38) 3A Preview (43:45) 2A Preview (53:47) 1A Preview (1:...

We’re a month away from kickoff of the 2023 college football season. Today, we break down Notre Dame, IU and Purdue, giving you our key players and record predictions for the upcoming season. Also, we highlight some small schools around the state and give our College Football Playoff picks. Have a listen! Notre Dame Fighting Irish Preview (5:04) Purdue Boilermakers Preview (24:29) Indiana Hoosiers...

From fifty-two lead changes to 3 red flags to a celebration with the people. The 107th Indianapolis 500 was easily one of the more memorable in recent years. Today, we relive it all and break down Josef Newgarden’s incredible win (03:22). We also give our outlook for the remainder of the IndyCar season (42:28) and predict who will win this weekend in Detroit (52:33). Have a listen! Podcast: Apple...

The GMR Grand Prix? Done! Qualifying? In the rear view. It’s finally time for The Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Today, we tie a bow on another historic year of qualifications (4:07). Then, we turn our attention to this Sunday, breaking down the entire field (22:21) and giving our predictions for the 107th Indianapolis 500 (51:30). Have a listen! Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3nXvPe1 Go...

The dust has settled on the first IndyCar race of the month at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Today, we tie a bow on the GMR Grand Prix (4:46). Also, there’s a Fast 6 draft (23:13) and P1 predictions (40:24) headed your way as the focus shifts towards Indy 500 qualifying weekend. Have a listen! Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3nXvPe1 Google Podcasts: https://rb.gy/siva9x Spotify: https...

May is here and with it comes IndyCars at IMS. First up, it’s the GMR Grand Prix. Today, we discuss the biggest IndyCar storylines coming into the month (8:40), set goals for what a successful May would mean for the sport's biggest teams (36:32) and predict who will win this weekend on the IMS road course (52:10). Enjoy! Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3nXvPe1 Google Podcasts: https:...

Twelve new prospects are on their way to Indy. Today, we dive into all the Colts selections (07:55), giving our grades (12:16) and discussing who we’re most excited to see play at Lucas Oil (22:13). Also, we talk about the biggest surprises from the draft overall (37:39) and predict who will take home Rookie of the Year honors (52:37). Enjoy! Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3nXvPe1 Googl...

It’s draft week for the NFL and there is still plenty of uncertainty surrounding what will happen at the top of the board. Today, we discuss which players will have an immediate impact for whichever team chooses them (09:34), who to watch out for as first round sleepers (28:53) and who we expect to be selected in the Top 10 on Thursday (34:00). Have a listen! Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple...

The most important draft of Chris Ballard's tenure is fast approaching. Today, we discuss the level of optimism Colts fans should have for this year's draft (08:28), who Indy should take 4th overall (13:36) and which prospects may very well be wearing the horseshoe in 2023 (23:51). It's our Colts draft preview. Have a listen! Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3nXvPe1 Google Pod...

Just one day remains in the IHSAA basketball season in 2023, as we gear up for the boys state finals on Saturday. We break down all four championship matchups, giving our players to watch, keys to the game and predictions. Who cuts down the nets and etches their names in Indiana high school basketball history? We discuss. Have a listen! 1A Preview- 6:52 2A Preview- 16:48 3A Preview- 26:30 4A Previ...

It’s March and that could only mean one thing, Madness! We get you ready for the 2023 NCAA Tournament by giving our outlook for Indiana and Purdue (3:45), filling out our brackets (16:44) and predicting who will cut down the nets in Houston this April (53:57). Have a listen! Podcast:   Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3nXvPe1 Google Podcasts: https://rb.gy/siva9x Spotify: https://rb.gy/asj1gm...

One of the best times of the year is upon us. The IHSAA Boys Basketball State Tournament begins this week. Today’s episode will be dissecting all 64 Sectionals, predicting the teams that will advance, as well as picking who will be crowned champion at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in March. Hope you enjoy!   4A Preview- 3:12 3A Preview- 15:07 2A Preview- 25:09 1A Preview- 34:59 Podcast:   A...

The 2023 IHSAA Girls Basketball State Tournament has been absolute insanity. Thankfully, we still have one more weekend to go. Today, we dive into players to watch, keys to the game and predictions for all 4 of Saturday’s state championship games. Have a listen!    1A Preview- 6:50 2A Preview- 13:37   3A Preview- 22:31 4A Preview- 30:10 Podcast:   Apple Podcasts: https://apple....

The wait for Super Bowl LVII is almost over. As kickoff between the Chiefs and Eagles approaches, let’s talk storylines. We discuss how a title affects each QBs legacy (14:27), which team is better at each position (41:46) and of course, who hoists the Lombardi Trophy Sunday night (52:03). Have a listen!  Podcast:   Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3nXvPe1 Google Podcasts: https://rb.gy/...

There's nothing quite like tournament basketball, especially here in the state of Indiana. With the IHSAA Girls Basketball State Tournament starting today, we dive into all 64 sectionals, giving our predictions for each class and giving out who we think will be cutting down the nets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in February. Have a listen!   4A Preview- 4:11 3A Preview- 21:48  2A Preview- 38:...

Just four teams remain in this iteration of the NFL Playoffs. Today, we give our biggest takeaways from the Divisional Round (7:32), give one word to describe the postseason so far (19:56) and rank the teams still alive by likelihood they'll hoist the Lombardi Trophy in Glendale (25:51). And of course, we give our predictions for the AFC and NFC Championship Games (36:31). Have a listen!  Pod...