EPISODE · Oct 14, 2025 · 51 MIN
Colts, Coaches & Cash: NFL Shakeups, Texas Tech’s Rise, and WNBA Money Moves
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
It’s a packed Tuesday on Sports IQ with Larry Smith — from NFL firings to college football upsets and a fascinating look at how money is reshaping the WNBA.Larry and producer Tony Cordaro kick things off with an NFL doubleheader recap:The Falcons shock the Bills behind a breakout from Bijan Robinson and Michael Penix Jr.The Bears extend their winning streak behind rookie Caleb Williams, while the Titans fire head coach Brian Callahan after another offensive collapse.Then, Tony sits down with JJ Stankevitz, Colts writer and stadium announcer, to talk about Indianapolis’ stunning 5–1 start. From Daniel Jones’ redemption arc to Jonathan Taylor’s efficiency and a quietly elite offensive line, the Colts are emerging as one of the NFL’s smartest rebuilds.Next, Brian Jensen, voice of the Texas Tech Red Raiders, joins Larry to discuss Tech’s rise to the top of the Big 12. They break down Joey McGuire’s player-first culture, the massive new football facility, and how the Red Raiders’ balance of NIL investments and locker-room chemistry has created a true powerhouse.Larry and Tony wrap with an in-depth segment on the WNBA’s financial future — why players are demanding a bigger revenue share, how rising franchise valuations are reshaping negotiations, and what’s next for superstars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.Finally, a Moment of “Ah” celebrates the bizarre history of early college basketball — when powerhouse programs once lost to high schools, grocery teams, and YMCA squads.Topics Discussed:NFL Week 6 recap: Falcons stun Bills, Bears roll, Titans fire CallahanDaniel Jones and Shane Steichen’s chemistry in IndyJonathan Taylor’s hidden value and the Colts’ defensive injuriesTexas Tech’s NIL strategy and elite new facilitiesJoey McGuire’s cultural overhaul in LubbockWNBA CBA talks and the growing player-pay debateCollege basketball preseason rankings and fun historical triviaGuests:🎙️ JJ Stankevitz – Team Writer & Stadium Announcer, Indianapolis Colts🎙️ Brian Jensen – Voice of the Texas Tech Red RaidersConnect:Follow Sports IQ with Larry Smith for daily, fast-moving sports storytelling — where insight meets energy, Monday through Friday, wherever you get your podcasts.
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It’s a packed Tuesday on Sports IQ with Larry Smith — from NFL firings to college football upsets and a fascinating look at how money is reshaping the WNBA.Larry and producer Tony Cordaro kick things off with an NFL doubleheader recap:The Falcons shock the Bills behind a breakout from Bijan Robinson and Michael Penix Jr.The Bears extend their winning streak behind rookie Caleb Williams, while the Titans fire head coach Brian Callahan after another offensive collapse.Then, Tony sits down with JJ Stankevitz, Colts writer and stadium announcer, to talk about Indianapolis’ stunning 5–1 start. From Daniel Jones’ redemption arc to Jonathan Taylor’s efficiency and a quietly elite offensive line, the Colts are emerging as one of the NFL’s smartest rebuilds.Next, Brian Jensen, voice of the Texas Tech Red Raiders, joins Larry to discuss Tech’s rise to the top of the Big 12. They break down Joey McGuire’s player-first culture, the massive new football facility, and how the Red Raiders’ balance of NIL investments and locker-room chemistry has created a true powerhouse.Larry and Tony wrap with an in-depth segment on the WNBA’s financial future — why players are demanding a bigger revenue share, how rising franchise valuations are reshaping negotiations, and what’s next for superstars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.Finally, a Moment of “Ah” celebrates the bizarre history of early college basketball — when powerhouse programs once lost to high schools, grocery teams, and YMCA squads.Topics Discussed:NFL Week 6 recap: Falcons stun Bills, Bears roll, Titans fire CallahanDaniel Jones and Shane Steichen’s chemistry in IndyJonathan Taylor’s hidden value and the Colts’ defensive injuriesTexas Tech’s NIL strategy and elite new facilitiesJoey McGuire’s cultural overhaul in LubbockWNBA CBA talks and the growing player-pay debateCollege basketball preseason rankings and fun historical triviaGuests:🎙️ JJ Stankevitz – Team Writer & Stadium Announcer, Indianapolis Colts🎙️ Brian Jensen – Voice of the Texas Tech Red RaidersConnect:Follow Sports IQ with Larry Smith for daily, fast-moving sports storytelling — where insight meets energy, Monday through Friday, wherever you get your podcasts.
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