Archive - Musings of an Old Sportswriter

Who's winning the Colts' quarterback derby? I'll say Jones for now, but it could all still change

This is going to be a massively important week, especially for Richardson.

Aug 11 •

Musings of An Old Sportswriter

On the Fever and the Colts' quarterback battle. And other stuff to consider.

Aug 5 •

July 2025

Blog: Braden Smith returns after missing time last year with mental health issues

This is one of the best stories of training camp. Smith was a desperate soul, but he sought and found help. Now he is `spectacular'.

Jul 29 •

Richardson and Jones begin the Great QB Battle

Day One? Neither guy covered himself in glory, but this will be a daily referendum to be monitored closely.

Jul 23 •

Turner took the money and ran, no explanation necessary

Milwaukee moved the sun and the stars to acquire Turner. He was under no obligation to give the Pacers a chance to match or exceed the Bucks' offer…

Jul 8 •

The Pacers were willing to go into the tax for Turner -- but not THAT deep; now he's with the Milwaukee Bucks

I guess you can say the Pacers low-balled Turner. Certainly, the Bucks outbid them by a healthy margin. Now it's time for Kevin Pritchard to get back to…

Jul 2 •

June 2025

Is Indy ready for an NHL expansion team?

They are one of five cities being considered by the league's Board of Governors. It's a long-shot, come-from-nowhere bid, but it's still a possibility.

Jun 30 •

A damned shame: Haliburton injures his Achilles in Game 7, and the thrill ride is over

This will be one of sports' greatest what-ifs for time immemorial: Could the Pacers have beaten the Thunder if Haliburton had remained healthy? Gutting…

Jun 23 •

We're going seven. Of course we are.

This series has been too good, too compelling, too exciting for it not to be going the distance. And make no mistake, the Pacers have more than a…

Jun 20 •

Blog: Will Haliburton play Game 6 Thursday night?

He's a game-time decision, but as we saw with Kevin Durant in 2019, there are massive risks involved.

Jun 18 •

Do they have another comeback in them? The Pacers fall in Game 5 and trail for the first time in the postseason

Now the question is: Will Tyrese Haliburton be healthy and ready to play Thursday at Gainbridge?

Jun 17 •

I've had enough with the crying about Scott Foster and the officiating, and so has Rick Carlisle

The Pacers' coach defended Foster after the Game 4 loss. Good for him.

Jun 16 •

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