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Category Archives: Colts
About last night: Colts recap.
You can read the quotes from Peyton Manning, thanking his supporting cast for gutting through injuries. You can take solace if you want; telling yourself that the 2010 Colts weren’t that good, anyway, and a division title is an accomplishment … Continue reading
Random: Colts’ holiday leftovers
So when you’re an adult, the holidays don’t just bring relief. Instead they bring a crushing swirl of frenetic activity, forcing professional, personal, social and familial worlds to collide. Pure madness. Which is why I can barely cobble together coherent … Continue reading
Our Hated Rivals: Colts vs. Jaguars
I could give you some bullshit excuse why I haven’t been in the mix lately, previewing or reviewing any Colts games. Except that’s exactly what it would be: Bullshit. So let’s leave it at this. This game requires little preview. … Continue reading
Colts’ loose ends: Bob Sanders is gonna fight?
Everyone’s upset. You’re upset. I’m upset. That doesn’t mean there’s no news surrounding our heroes in blue. Once again, Bill Polian wields his scepter at us dorky fans, who dare to criticize crappy O-Line play (HT: Stampede Blue.) Not sure … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill Polian, Bob Sanders, Clint Session, Dr. James Andrews, Gary Brackett, Gregg Easterbrook, Mike Hart, The Dark Knight, The Karate Kid
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The Death of the Colts: Recap
I don’t purposely mean to be melodramatic, but here we are. Another loss filled with mistakes; egregious errors by Peyton Manning, massive offensive line failures, inconsistent drops by receivers, and bizarre luck. A team previously leaking oil now sputters, stalls, … Continue reading
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Tagged Albert Haynesworth, Brody Eldridge, Charley Johnson, Clint Session, Dallas Clark, Donald Brown, Evil Peyton Manning, Gary Brackett, Jeff Saturday, Joseph Addai, Kavell Conner, New England Patriots, O-Line, Pat Angerer, Rusty Smith, Ryan Diem, Ryan Lilja, San Diego Chargers
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Colts vs. Chargers: Coming Up After Our Long Nap
All Colts fans feel skittish going into any game against the Chargers; and rightfully so. Though every game has been close, the Chargers have won the last three out of four, feature all-time Colt killers Darren Sproles, Mike Scifres and … Continue reading
Posted in Colts, NFL, Television
Tagged 18to88, Darren Sproles, Iowa Hawkeyes, Mike Scifres, Peyton Manning, Philip Rivers, Stampede Blue, Vincent Jackson, Walking Dead
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Fizzled: Colts lose to Patriots
I’ll spare you any pithy introduction. On the bright side, I guess now we know how Patriots fans felt after last year’s ridiculous 4th-and-2 call. In a rivalry notable for each side mirroring the other, turnabout is probably expected. Kravitz … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob Kravitz, Dwight Freeney, Foxborough, H8TRIOTS, John Elway, Pat Angerer, Peyton Manning, Reggie Wayne, Robert Mathis, Terrell Davis, Tom Brady, Ty Warren, Vince Wilfork, Wes Welker
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In the mirror, I see the enemy and he is me
The class of the NFL face off today, in the frigid northeast, in a battle that doesn’t necessarily determine AFC supremacy – but never hurts. One franchise appears to be on the way up, the other appears to be on … Continue reading
H8TRIOTS WEEK: Remember Foxborough, Colts fans?
You know, the last time we played here, we beat the shit out of these guys. I’M JUST SAYIN’. I know how you feel. Your hate and contempt bubbles over. You’re ready to strap on a helmet and tackle someone. … Continue reading
Colts vs. H8TRIOTS: What do we know?
The sky is falling. Not really. I was just kidding. Although you totally bought it, right? And I don’t blame you. We Colts fans are a little skittish these days. You all know why. It’s not just the game against … Continue reading
COLTS VS. H8TRIOTS: The Clash of the Titans
As you know, it’s H8TRIOTS week. Maybe your heart isn’t palpitating and hands shaking in anticipation of Sunday’s game, but I’m here to help. First, only Bob Sanders shows up on the Colts’ Tuesday injury report. That’s right, as of … Continue reading
COLTS VS. H8TRIOTS HISTORY: November 30, 2003
Maybe this season is like 2003. You might remember. Another season deemed “wacky” and “wild” by pundits concerned mostly with anointing a Super Bowl champ after Week 10. But truly, through three months in 2003, few teams had separated from … Continue reading
Posted in Colts, Nostalgia
Tagged Adam Vinateri, Bill Belichick, Blasts from the past, Bob Sanders, Dallas Clark, David Patten, Edgerrin James, Foxborough, FREENEY, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs, Kevin Faulk, Marcus Pollard, Marvin Harrison, Mike Doss, New England Patriots, Nick Harper and the Innocent Criminals, Peyton Manning, Reggie Wayne, Tom Brady, Tony Dungy, Ty La, Willie McGinest
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Week of the H8triots
All right, everyone. For now, forget about the Colts’ atrocious game yesterday that somehow turned into a win. We’ve got excuses: We’re battered. We’re injured. Marvin Lewis refuses to ever go for a fourth-and-short from anywhere in Colts territory. All … Continue reading
The road splits: Colts check-in
We all know about the Colts’ injuries. As Jerraud Powers returns this week, Gary Brackett and Blair White appear to be out for the game against Cincinnati.(HT: Stampede Blue). The revolving door continues, especially at wide receiver. But the dirtier … Continue reading
Still suffering…
Takeaways from Sunday’s Colts loss are still coming – don’t think I’m going to leave you hanging this week. Suffice it to say this loss still stings. The Eagles played well, but the Colts’ pathetic second half doomed our heroes. … Continue reading
Posted in Colts
Tagged CBS, Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles
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