Full Show Tuesday 8/25/26: Colts back at practice + Adam Rittenberg and Greg Rakestraw join & RIP Dolly Parton

00:00 – 29:20 – JMV opens the show with a “skypoint” to Dolly Parton as it was announced she passed away. He continues to remember co-worker and friend Matt Bair and what he meant to him and the station, while also saying how rough of a week it’s been so far. He gets to the Alec Pierce news that he his now expected to practice later this week. How does that affect his expectations going into this year?  29:20– 44:53 – From the ISC Sports Network, Greg Rakestraw joins the show. He and John run through the high school football results from week 1, his feelings around Alec Pierce’s looming return, and remembering Dolly Parton and Matt Bair. 44:53 – 48:20 – Remembering Dolly Parton, we lost Robin Miller five years ago.  48:20 - 1:20:08 – From ESPN.com, Adam Rittenberg joins. We get right to the discussion on the Big Ten banning players who participated on a professional roster from coming back. Adam and John do a deep dive on IU and why retaining their coordinators will matter a great deal towards their success. Lastly, they discuss the Big Ten, including which coaches are on the hot seat, plus how will Barry Odom fair in year 2 at Purdue? 1:20:08 – 1:28:16 – JMV continues to remember Dolly Parton and tells a Matt Bair story after his passing over the weekend.  1:28:16 – 1:34:21 – Wrapping up the first hour of the show! 1:34:21 – 1:59:51 – Every year, Danny Bridges of the Indianapolis Recorder joins John for a conversation on the legacy of Robin Miller, former racetrack reporter and Indianapolis legend. Danny knew Robin extremely well, they reflect on the legacy of Robin after his passing five years ago today.  1:59:51 – 2:14:14 – JMV takes a caller who has a Dolly Parton story 2:14:14 – 2:20:28 – We give away a spot in our fantasy football league before wrapping up the show and one last tribute to Dolly Parton.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.