Kevin & Query - Tuesday, 07/05 - Recapping 4th of July Weekend, Brogdon Trade, and Big 10 Additions!

Summary: (00:00 – 20:16) – Jake Query starts the show off by announcing Kevin’s absence for the week. Then recaps the weekend’s events as the show was off for the 4th of July. Query and Marc Dykton recap their 4th of July weekends before Query begins talking about his sports betting victory with IndyCar on Sunday. The story then transitions to Jalen Smith agreeing to re-sign with the Indiana Pacers instead of transitioning into free agency. (20:17 – 26:03) -  Morning Checkdown (26:04 – 52:17) – Query opens the third segment by introducing the USFL Championship that took place over the weekend with the Birmingham Stallions defeating the Philadelphia Stars. Query and Marc then analyze USFL merchandise and pricing. Talk becomes about the Malcom Brogdon trade over the weekend as the Pacers sent him to the Boston Celtics for several players and a first round draft pick. Speculation over if Kevin Durant could possibly become a Pacer and if requesting a trade guarantees you get one. (52:18 – 1:24:51) – Mike DeCourcy columnist at Sporting News and Big Ten Network Studio Analyst, calls in to the show to discuss the Big 10 and SEC mashups that are happening in the world of the NCAA. Do these moves mean the eventual demise of other conferences? Query asks if the Big 10 or SEC will still uphold their academic standards when they admit schools into the conference. DeCourcy gives a breakdown on how Name, Image, and Likeness will effect colleges ability to compete and if it becomes professional athletes playing college sports. (1:24:52 – 1:41:14) – When does it become too late (in the week) to light fireworks? Should 4th of July be the beginning or end of the celebration of the holiday. Best 4th of July memories. (1:41:15 – 2:02:44) – More 4th of July Memories. Marc is explained the rules to tennis as Jake goes over his history with the sport of tennis. Lemonade Drinking competitions and whether or not anyone could do it. Callers share fireworks stories. (2:02:45 – 2:05:15) – Pop Quiz (2:05:16 – 2:20:51) – Query is validated in knowing that Michael McDonald was in both The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan. Marc brings up Kane from the WWE. Breaking during the segment, TJ Warren signs with the Brooklyn Nets. Preview of tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.