Sideline Sports Show: Indiana and Purdue Survive at Home, Plus Javon Barnes and Eric Thornton Join the Show

Sideline Sports Show: Indiana and Purdue Survive at Home, Plus Javon Barnes and Eric Thornton Join the Show

Brice Vance
Brice VanceFeb 11, 2026Updated Jun 6, 20262 min read

On the latest episode of the Sideline Sports Show, Brice and DC break down a wild Saturday in college hoops as both Purdue and Indiana narrowly escape with home wins. While a win is a win in the Big Ten, both teams look like they’re playing with fire as the season hits its final stretch.

We also welcomed Javon Barnes, President of Football for Divine Sports and Entertainment, to share his career journey, unpack the chaos and evolution of the NIL landscape, and discuss the continued growth of local standouts Tae Johnson and Mylan Graham.

To finish the show, Norwell girls basketball head coach Eric Thornton joined following the Knights’ impressive Class 4A sectional championship win over Homestead on Saturday. He reflected on the win and what it means before his team has a rematch with Snider in the Class 4A regional at Bellmont.

Catch the Sideline Sports Show live every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. on their YouTube channel and stay connected to the show by following them on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

Brice Vance

Brice Vance

Brice Vance is a Fort Wayne-based sports media professional and co-host of the Sideline Sports Show. With nearly a decade of experience covering Indiana high school and college sports, he brings deep local knowledge and a passion for Hoosier athletics to every broadcast.

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