MISTER FADED GLORY
I'd call this blog a "Critique of Life," except that sounds way too pretentious.
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Tag Archives: Bob Sanders
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
Posted in Colts
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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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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Brief explanation: Not much left, you see.
Granted, it’s tough to gain an audience when you disappear as a writer for two weeks. So I’m sorry. You’ll have to make do with my pithy asides on Twitter. Rest assured, I’ll be back soon. No, I’m not out … Continue reading
Posted in Cats, Colts, Cubs, Television
Tagged 1991, Alternative Nation, Anthony Gonzalez, AV Club, Backspacer, Bob Sanders, Dallas Clark, Donald Brown, Joseph Addai, Mad Men, Mike Hart, Mike Quade, NFL, Rubicon, Sophie B. Cat, Speed of Sound, Stardog Champion, Tedy Bruschi Douchebag
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On the treadmill: Bullet thoughts after Colts Week 2
Say it with me. Utter it fully. That’s right, a long, collective whew! Sunday night, the Colts finally returned to form, and the rest was easy – they toppled the visiting Giants 38-14, and the game wasn’t even that close. … Continue reading
Posted in Colts
Tagged Antoine Bethea, Bob Sanders, Brody Eldridge, Dallas Clark, Donald Brown, Dwight Freeney, Eli Manning, Fili Moala, Houston Texans, Jerraud Powers, Joseph Addai, Mouth-breathing fans, New York Giants, Peyton Manning, Pierre Garcon, Reggie Wayne, Robert Mathis, Tennessee Titans, Week 2 Giants
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Demond “Bob” Sanders
At the end of last season, I made a mistake. I mused the Colts would cut ties with my favorite player, oft-injured Bob Sanders. All-American safety at the University of Iowa (while I was there!) and 2007 Defensive Player of … Continue reading
No. 1 in knee-jerk power rankings: The Houston Texans.
(Sighs.) (Drums fingers.) (Scratches head.) Well, (clears throat), I should begin by mentioning that on a day in which the Houston Texans appeared to dominate the Indianapolis Colts – running up 250-plus rushing yards – two plays kept Indianapolis from … Continue reading
Corporate Colts Outlook
Coming soon, I’ll have a more detailed – and perhaps nuanced – position-by-position overview of the 2010 Colts. Until then, you’ll just have to deal. But suffice it to say, when you’re marooned in your office, it’s tough working on … Continue reading
Posted in Colts, Sports Media
Tagged 810 Sports, Antoine Bethea, Baltimore Ravens, Bob Sanders, Charley Johnson, Colts, Indianapolis, Jacob Lacey, Jamey Richard, Jeff Saturday, Jerraud Powers, Kansas City Chiefs, Kevin Harlan, Kyle Devan, Matt Cassel, Melvin Bullitt, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Our friend Gary KUBIAK, Our friend Jack-Del, Peyton Manning, Pittsburgh Steelers, Reggie Wayne, Robert Mathis, Ryan Diem, Ryan Lilja, Soren Petro, Tennessee Titans
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Eleven and oh?
I certainly didn’t expect this. No, not necessarily the Colts’ comeback win against the bedraggled Houston Texans, but Indianapolis’ 11-0 start. This on the heels of comeback wins against the New England Patriots (still chortling, by the way), the same … Continue reading
The sky? It fell.
Remember the halcyon days of, uh, Monday, when I wrote this tempered column, warning us Cub fans not to panic or become infuriated? Even I didn’t foresee the worst three games of the season. Harden losing a no-hitter, then the … Continue reading
Posted in Cubs
Tagged /whine, Antoine Bethea, aramis, Bob Sanders, Colts, Cubs, Lilly, Marmot, Pedro, Sori, Soto, suck, Terrible draft choices, TRDE, Z
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Caution: May already have appeared, somewhere
My best thoughts often arrive randomly throughout the given day while I multitask from one annoyance to the next – a phenomenon probably hardly unique. I’m truly a denizen of corporate America. Perhaps even a (bite your tongue) successful one. … Continue reading
DPOY?
“See their bodies out on the ice … take my time. Am I evil? Yes I am…” Diamondhead, Am I Evil? The biggest NFL news today? It’s right here. That’s right, only a day after The Star campaigned for Bob … Continue reading