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AvatarTyler Smith
8:18
Hey everybody!  Let's get our minds off of things for a few minutes and talk sports!    What questions or topics do you want to discuss?
Mike
8:21
How long do you think the baseball season will end up being?
AvatarTyler Smith
8:21
It's really hard to say. Impossible to answer, actually.  They said they are committed to as many games as possible.  I'm hoping for at least 120
Michelle R.
8:23
What do you think of the Colts moves so far?
AvatarTyler Smith
8:23
Loved the trade.  The Rivers move is at least interesting.  He's clearly not the long term guy, but maybe he'll be what they need for a year or two with a good team around him.
Tim
8:25
Do you think the Pacers will win a playoff series this year?
AvatarTyler Smith
8:25
Probably not, but I do think they'll have a chance.  This suspension probably ends their chances at home court advantage, which would've been nice.  I like the future- but there may have been too many injuries this year to make a deep run.
Javy Baez
8:26
What kind of year am I going to have this year?
AvatarTyler Smith
8:26
El Mago!   Somewhere in the middle of the last two seasons.  Really good year with a good chance of making the All-star team-  even though there may not be an all star game this year
Amy
8:27
Who's your favorite athletes of all tieme?
AvatarTyler Smith
8:27
It's hard to narrow it down, but I'll go with:  Sammy Sosa and Anthony Rizzo as Cubs.  Reggie and Jermaine as Pacers.  Zeller and Guyton as Hoosiers.  Peyton and Reggie for Colts.
Josh H
8:29
When will there be sports again?  I'm so bored!
AvatarTyler Smith
8:29
Aren't we all?   I'm no medical expert.  I really have no idea.  If we would have a true lockdown for a few weeks and more advancements are made- I really am hopeful for sports to return in May.  But I really have no clue unfortunately.
Pacers fan
8:31
Enjoy your Pacers coverage.  What kind of moves do you think they'll make for next year?
AvatarTyler Smith
8:31
Thanks!   I think they'll be looking for a 3 and D player, but I think they'll keep most of their current team.  It may be the year they dangle Turner, but that doesn't mean they'll trade him.
Go Hoosiers
8:32
How do you like IU for next year?
AvatarTyler Smith
8:32
Love them, actually.  If Lander reclassifies, which sounds promising, this is a top-15 type team on paper. Will that translate?  We'll have to see.
Mikey
8:33
What's your preferred video game?  Fantasy sport?
AvatarTyler Smith
8:33
The basic sports games-  Just started playing this year's MLB the Show.  And I play some 2k.    Fantasy baseball is by far the best. :)
cubbies!!!
8:34
Tyler rocks!!
AvatarTyler Smith
8:34
Thanks.  Go Cubs!!
Juan G
8:35
What's your favorite sports moment that you experienced live?
AvatarTyler Smith
8:35
I saw the Cubs win the pennant in person.  It was unbelievable.   Other than that, lots of playoff Pacer games that were awesome to experience.
Brian
8:36
Who's the GOAT?
AvatarTyler Smith
8:36
What sport?  If it's basketball, I still go with MJ.   My baseball answer may surprise you-  W. Mays!
Jim
8:37
what's some advice for sports writing for someone who wants to do that
AvatarTyler Smith
8:38
Hi Jim.  I would say- write, write, write. Get feedback. Continue to practice.  Keep your eyes and ears open for opportunities.  Even if you get an offer to volunteer, or if you get an offer for something you don't really love- it may be wise to go for it for the experience.  Always be networking.  I got discovered on twitter just by building a following and working at it!
Cers
8:38
Thoughts on Nate McMillan?
AvatarTyler Smith
8:39
He deserves much more credit than what he's received.  His teams have overachieved 3 straight years.  Almost every player that has come here has outplayed what people thought.   At the same time, not a fan of his offense, especially late.  Not sure he's the guy to get them to the promised land.
Alex
8:40
Are you my dad?
AvatarTyler Smith
8:40
lol. nope
max
8:41
who wins the world series this year?
AvatarTyler Smith
8:41
Yankees and Dodgers are still monsters.  My dark horse pick- Oakland... if they can keep a few of their SP's healthy.
Tim
8:42
Favorite Pacers memory?
AvatarTyler Smith
8:43
As a kid, it was Reggie hitting the game winner in Game 4 over Michael, and then beating the Knicks in game 6 to win the Eastern Conference.    As a media member, some of Oladipo's big moments, and the many wins over LeBron
Time for a few more..
Codey
8:44
When the MLB season starts. Do they play the entire 162 game season? Do they keep the playoff structure the same?
AvatarTyler Smith
8:44
162 is going to be tough.  I hope they can play at least 120 with the same playoff structure
Tammy
8:44
Should seniors get another year of eligibility?
AvatarTyler Smith
8:44
I talked about this on twitter- I don't think so.  I feel awful for seniors but it would create too many issues if they had a 5th year.  Records would be compromised. Teams with good senior classes would have a crazy unfair advantage.. among other things
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