Best of Thursday 8/29: Chris Ballard speaks! His comments on being on the hot seat + Fever GM Lin Dunn, Pete Sampson on Notre Dame & Christine Brennan!

The Wake Up Call w/KB & Andy

00:00 – 16:16 – Dalvin Cook signs with the Cowboys, former Colt Jake Witt announces his retirement, Chris Ballard presser thoughts: James defends asking Ballard if he feels he’s on the hot seat heading into the season, Ballard’s longevity despite the lack of postseason success

16:17 – 26:22 – Indiana Fever GM Lin Dunn joins us and discusses the win over the Sun last night, Kelsey Mitchell’s season, the celebs in attendance, Lexie Hull, Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston’s season, does she keep an eye on the standings, Lin tries to calm Kevin’s postseason aspirations, her latest book read

26:23 – 44:17 – USA Today’s Christine Brennan joins us to discuss the book she’s writing about Caitlin Clark, why she’s writing the book, what Caitlin Clark has done for sports, the comps between Tiger Woods and Caitlin Clark

44:18 – 58:04 - Notre Dame reporter Pete Sampson of The Athletic joins us and tries to talk Kevin off the ledge as he’s nervous about the opener against Texas A&M, the Notre Dame quarterback situation, the biggest strength and weakness on this roster, does the weaker schedule put more onus on Saturday’s result, Jack Kiser, Notre Dame’s lack of conference and what it means for the expanded playoffs

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