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Man, I miss Harrison, James, and Glenn. Though Blair White reminds me a bit of Stokely.
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In honor of 18 to 88
One of Marvin Harrison's best catches from Peyton Manning during the Colts vs. Titans game in 2003. Pierre Garcon's one handed Magneto-glove catch last year was pretty awesome too.
Man, I miss Harrison, James, and Glenn. Though Blair White reminds me a bit of Stokely.
Man, I miss Harrison, James, and Glenn. Though Blair White reminds me a bit of Stokely.
Blast from the Past: Colts vs. Buccaneers Full 2003 Game
If there is no football this year, I'm certain I will present my family practitioner with a number of football withdrawal symptoms. I'm only guessing, but based on my past behavior, these symptoms would probably range from yelling "get open, get open!" at slow automatic sliding doors to stuffing my shirt with a football and walking around like that for the whole day. In the office. At the park. While running my upcoming half-marathon. Some girls like to stuff their bras. I like to pretend I'm 7 months pregnant and about to give birth to a giant, pig-skin covered olive.
I don't know.
Football makes me do weird things.
But, I found this little gem: the full Monday Night Miracle game! The one where the Colts kick major ass when least expected on one of their awesome comebacks from behind. Peyton Manning and company went to town and put a bow on Tony Dungy's birthday present when they played against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003 and won.
Here is the whole game. Enjoy!
I don't know.
Football makes me do weird things.
But, I found this little gem: the full Monday Night Miracle game! The one where the Colts kick major ass when least expected on one of their awesome comebacks from behind. Peyton Manning and company went to town and put a bow on Tony Dungy's birthday present when they played against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003 and won.
Here is the whole game. Enjoy!
You think you miss football? Imagine being these guys.
This is one of my many favorite Manning family commercials. Peyton and his brother Eli play a bunch of games over the summer, like Hungry Hungry Hippos and what I assume is Dance Dance Revolution (do people still play that? I'm way out of the video game loop. I mean, I'm still stuck on Aero Fighters). It's funny when Eli says, "Connect four!" and Peyton responds with, "I didn't see that coming."
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These two quarterbacks probably have their hands full with their newborns though!
Round 1 of the NFL Draft is tonight.
Good luck Blue!
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These two quarterbacks probably have their hands full with their newborns though!
Round 1 of the NFL Draft is tonight.
Good luck Blue!
Colts NFL 2011 Schedule
A cursory glance at the upcoming schedule suggests that this season (if there is a season) will be a tough one for Peyton Manning and the Colts. We open at home (my home) against the Houston Texans, but unfortunately I will be out of town and won't be able to attend. It sucks because I would have worn my Colts snuggie to the game in whatever humid, hot weather Houston brings us that time of the year.
Manning and the Colts then play the Steelers at home and the Saints and Patriots at away games. Do I smell redemption at the Super Dome? And a beat down at Foxboro? I sure hope so.
Week One: @ Houston
Week Two: Cleveland
Week Three: Pittsburgh
Week Four: @ Tampa Bay
Week Five: Kansas City
Week Six: @ Cincinnati
Week Seven: @ New Orleans
Week Eight: @ Tennessee
Week Nine: Atlanta
Week Ten: Jacksonville
Week Eleven: Bye
Week Twelve: Carolina
Week Thirteen: @ New England
Week Fourteen: @ Baltimore
Week Fifteen: Tennessee
Week Sixteen: Houston
Week Seventeen: @ Jacksonville
Best thing about this schedule? No Philip Rivers.
I will be rubbing my lucky horseshoe that the Colts draft well, stay healthy, and have a coach who will make the right calls when it counts.
Go blue!
Manning and the Colts then play the Steelers at home and the Saints and Patriots at away games. Do I smell redemption at the Super Dome? And a beat down at Foxboro? I sure hope so.
Week One: @ Houston
Week Two: Cleveland
Week Three: Pittsburgh
Week Four: @ Tampa Bay
Week Five: Kansas City
Week Six: @ Cincinnati
Week Seven: @ New Orleans
Week Eight: @ Tennessee
Week Nine: Atlanta
Week Ten: Jacksonville
Week Eleven: Bye
Week Twelve: Carolina
Week Thirteen: @ New England
Week Fourteen: @ Baltimore
Week Fifteen: Tennessee
Week Sixteen: Houston
Week Seventeen: @ Jacksonville
Best thing about this schedule? No Philip Rivers.
I will be rubbing my lucky horseshoe that the Colts draft well, stay healthy, and have a coach who will make the right calls when it counts.
Go blue!
Big Ben with a clutch hand off!
I am glad the Packers won. I don't like them, but I dislike the Steelers even more. I can't believe even Mike Tomlin was letting his beard grow. Some of the Steelers players looked like Vikings.
The main reason I am happy about the Packers winning Super Bowl 45 is because it proved that stupid Madden prediction wrong. Last year, when Madden predicted a Saints win and the Saints actually won, it was the most sickening feeling ever.
I know it's just a stupid simulation, but, suck it Madden!
I wish there were some Colts uniforms out on the field today.
I can't wait for Manning and the Colts to play again. If there is a 2011 season. Ugh.
The main reason I am happy about the Packers winning Super Bowl 45 is because it proved that stupid Madden prediction wrong. Last year, when Madden predicted a Saints win and the Saints actually won, it was the most sickening feeling ever.
I know it's just a stupid simulation, but, suck it Madden!
I wish there were some Colts uniforms out on the field today.
I can't wait for Manning and the Colts to play again. If there is a 2011 season. Ugh.
Peyton Manning in Hawaii for the 2011 Pro Bowl
Peyton Manning is in Hawaii practicing with other NFL all-stars for the 2011 Pro Bowl game scheduled for January 30, 7:00 PM on FOX. He is playing backup to starter Philip Rivers, but we'll probably see Number 18 on the field in the second half.
I personally think the Pro Bowl games are pretty lame, but I'm still going to watch tomorrow because of Peyton Manning. I like how even though he's been to the Pro Bowl more than 10 times already, he still treats each time like it's a really big honor, unlike Tom Brady.
Although I'm sure Big P would rather be playing in the Super Bowl, reports say that he is having a great time in Hawaii, cracking jokes and playing pranks.
For example, here is Manning playing a prank on the Patriots' Wes Welker. He unscrews Welker's water bottle so Welker spills water (or gatorade?) all over his shirt. It's kind of funny to see "The Field General" be so immature because he's always so serious on the field. Welker tells Manning, "I forgot about this trick man... I've been out of college for 7 years now, I haven't seen that one in awhile."
Welker then makes a jab at Manning when Manning underthrows a pass, saying, "I know your arm's not the same. I understand." You can see clips of Manning during practice on Welker's headcam:
I personally think the Pro Bowl games are pretty lame, but I'm still going to watch tomorrow because of Peyton Manning. I like how even though he's been to the Pro Bowl more than 10 times already, he still treats each time like it's a really big honor, unlike Tom Brady.
Although I'm sure Big P would rather be playing in the Super Bowl, reports say that he is having a great time in Hawaii, cracking jokes and playing pranks.
For example, here is Manning playing a prank on the Patriots' Wes Welker. He unscrews Welker's water bottle so Welker spills water (or gatorade?) all over his shirt. It's kind of funny to see "The Field General" be so immature because he's always so serious on the field. Welker tells Manning, "I forgot about this trick man... I've been out of college for 7 years now, I haven't seen that one in awhile."
Welker then makes a jab at Manning when Manning underthrows a pass, saying, "I know your arm's not the same. I understand." You can see clips of Manning during practice on Welker's headcam:
Colts lose to the Jets who beat the Patriots
I hate the Jets, but I hate the Patriots more. Am I glad the Jets won? It's more like I'm happy the Patriots lost.
I don't like the Jets (enough with the fake injury acting) or the Steelers (um, rapist?), so I'm hoping a team from the NFC wins the Super Bowl this year. Ideally it'd be: Jets over Steelers, Packers over Bears, and Packers putting the Jets back in their place in a February showdown.
One thing I like about the Patriots is that Bill Belichick has some balls. That's probably where his shirt sleeves have gone into hiding. The man tried a trick play, which failed. He went for it on 4th and 13, which failed. He called two onside kicks, which both failed. It makes me shake my head at Caldwell and his automatic punts at 4th and 1.
After tonight's loss to the Jets, I wonder how many people are going to call Tom Brady a choke job. Or who is going to say that he's getting old and his window is closing. Or how many Brady apologists will come out of the woodwork, like how January is supposedly the time of year for Peyton Manning apologists.
Whatever.
Tom Brady and the Patriots? One and done.
I don't like the Jets (enough with the fake injury acting) or the Steelers (um, rapist?), so I'm hoping a team from the NFC wins the Super Bowl this year. Ideally it'd be: Jets over Steelers, Packers over Bears, and Packers putting the Jets back in their place in a February showdown.
One thing I like about the Patriots is that Bill Belichick has some balls. That's probably where his shirt sleeves have gone into hiding. The man tried a trick play, which failed. He went for it on 4th and 13, which failed. He called two onside kicks, which both failed. It makes me shake my head at Caldwell and his automatic punts at 4th and 1.
After tonight's loss to the Jets, I wonder how many people are going to call Tom Brady a choke job. Or who is going to say that he's getting old and his window is closing. Or how many Brady apologists will come out of the woodwork, like how January is supposedly the time of year for Peyton Manning apologists.
Whatever.
Tom Brady and the Patriots? One and done.
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Tired and Proud: Colts 2010 Season Wrap Up
I was hoping to not have to write this post until after February 6, you know, when I envisioned the Colts winning the Super Bowl and Peyton Manning getting his second ring. But after a painful loss to the Jets on Saturday and a day of grieving, it was time to move on and reflect upon the season in its entirety.
Today I bring you the "Tired and Proud" moments of the Colts 2010 regular and post football season. Since we are just coming off a wild card playoff loss to the Jets, be warned that some of these "tired moments" will be dominated by fresh reflections from the other night's game.
Tired Moments of the 2010 Colts Football Season...
Today I bring you the "Tired and Proud" moments of the Colts 2010 regular and post football season. Since we are just coming off a wild card playoff loss to the Jets, be warned that some of these "tired moments" will be dominated by fresh reflections from the other night's game.
Tired Moments of the 2010 Colts Football Season...
- Tired of seeing that Jets fan in that stupid, stupid hat. Was it just me or did anyone else notice how much love the camera guys gave him?
- Tired of seeing Rex Ryan's double chin flapping about in the windless dome. He gives new meaning to the phrase, "Shut your trap."
- Tired of seeing Mark Sanchez' black under-eye liner. Who does he think he is? Tom Brady's backup shadow?
- Tired of the Colts' D. You guys really know how to a lose a game. Give up in the start of the second half and you pretty much give up the game. A one touchdown lead just doesn't cut it. Seriously, what goes on in Coyer's mind in the third quarter?
- Tired of waiting for special teams (Vinny very much excluded) to actually be a special team. Thank you, Taj Smith, for making crucial plays throughout the season, but you made a huge mistake by running into the kicker. You gave the Jets a breath of life and forced the Colts to gasp for air when they were already low on oxygen.
- Tired of waiting for players to just play. Please, let the injury epidemic be over. SARS, as scary as it was, ended just as suddenly as it began and that's the way it should be for the Colts. Next season, our guys will be healthy and strong and they will play good football and dominate. This season, hearing player after player go on IR week after week was like getting punched repeatedly on 9-stitch cut.
- Tired of the poor roster management. Either put them on IR or don't put them on IR. Playing the waiting game did not work in the Colts' favor. They waited way too long to put Bob Sanders and Kelvin Hayden on IR. They were also way too fast to add Anthony Gonzalez to the list. We could have really used him on the WR depth chart. The injuries were frustrating, but so was the misguided hope that the players would get healthy in time to contribute.
- Tired of people blaming Manning for this and that. Just get over yourself. People are always stuck in binocular vision instead of taking the view from a telescope. And yea, Manning is way better than Brady. Miles and miles and miles better. He is the Sun while Brady is like Saturn: pretty to look at, but with lots of rings to help him look good. Pun intended. Zing!
2011 Wild Card Playoffs: Peyton Manning Interviews
Here are some of Peyton Manning's 2011 wild card playoff interviews.
Peyton Manning's pre-game interview with Bob Costas:
Manning says the Jets are a better team this year and the Colts are not. I also liked how he asked Bob Costas what "bombastic" means when he obviously knows the answer. And the only borderline-negative thing, if it can even be considered negative, he says about Caldwell is that he is an "effective communicator." I wonder if Manning ever tells him that he needs to take some risks some of the time.
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He looked quite tired after the game though.
Peyton Manning's post-game interview:
Peyton Manning's pre-game interview with Bob Costas:
Manning says the Jets are a better team this year and the Colts are not. I also liked how he asked Bob Costas what "bombastic" means when he obviously knows the answer. And the only borderline-negative thing, if it can even be considered negative, he says about Caldwell is that he is an "effective communicator." I wonder if Manning ever tells him that he needs to take some risks some of the time.
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He looked quite tired after the game though.
Peyton Manning's post-game interview:
Magic 8 Ball - Wild Card Playoffs Report Card
It's almost pointless to write this post: my magic 8 ball had an epic fail. Most of its Colts vs. Jets wild card playoff predictions were flat out wrong. Although, I have to admit, a lot of its predictions did seem like good calls, that is, up until half time.
We'll just make a short run through to see just how wrong it was:
Okay, back to wallowing in self-pity.
I skipped denial and went straight to anger, hopped over bargaining and am now stuck on depression, just waiting for acceptance to kick in.
I feel for Manning, I really do.
We'll just make a short run through to see just how wrong it was:
- Dallas Clark and Austin Collie have left Hagrid-sized shoes for other Colts to fill. Are Jacob Tamme and Blair White going to be up for the job? - Better not tell you now.
- Like I said in the wild card playoffs highlights post, Tamme and White did not step up enough. White was slow in getting open and Tamme was not on his game. I guess "better not tell you now" was somewhat indicative that they weren't going to have huge nights.
- Are we going to see another reincarnation of Pierre Garcon as a drop-a-saurus? - Reply hazy, try again. Tried again and it said, Cannot predict now. Doh.
- Garcon was on fire last night. Did anyone notice how after he caught that one pass, he held it up shoulder height on the sidelines and then dropped it? Yup, he was having none of that in a playoff game.
- Is Reggie Wayne going to take a vacation on Revis Island? - Very doubtful.
- Very doubtful? Wayne was stranded. In some of the replays, he looked like he got open on the outside a few times, but timing wise, it might have been too late for Manning to make the throw. He got owned.
- Will the Colts' special teams have a spectacularly, as in spectacularly good, special night? - YES.
- More like big, resounding NO. Or yes, as in spectacularly bad. I can't even think about this right now.
- Will Mark Sanchez help the Colts beat the Jets? - It is decidedly so.
- Okay, this one I can give some leeway. Sanchez was doing just that in the first half, but then Rex Ryan took the ball away from him in the second and started running the ball.
- Will Peyton Manning carve up the Jets' defense like last year's Thanksgiving turkey? - My reply is no.
- I'm not sure if I can say Manning carved up the Jets last night. If his receivers made a few more of his catches, then maybe? But I know Rex Ryan didn't beat Manning last night. He beat Caldwell, the Colts defense, and especially the Colts special teams. The way I see it, Manning still has his number.
- Is Rex Ryan going to put his wife's foot in his mouth? - It is decidedly so.
- Damn it, I really wanted this one to be true.
- Will the Colts win against the Jets this Saturday? - Most likely.
- I guess you can say this one was true. The Colts most likely would have won, but they just didn't.
Okay, back to wallowing in self-pity.
I skipped denial and went straight to anger, hopped over bargaining and am now stuck on depression, just waiting for acceptance to kick in.
I feel for Manning, I really do.
Wild Card Playoffs: Colts vs. Jets 2011 Highlights
I still feel a twinge in my heart when I think about last night's game. It isn't as painful a blow as last year's Super Bowl loss, but it is what it is. The Jets beat the Colts by 1 point (one freakin' point!), kicking a last second field goal to win the game 17-16, officially ending the Colts' season.
If you missed the wild match-up, watch highlights from the game here:
Credit: 18pmc18, NFL Game Highlights
Peyton Manning and the blue horses tried their best, but they just couldn't keep within their razor thin margin of error. Number 18 was on his game last night, but unfortunately, the rest of the team came up short.
If you missed the wild match-up, watch highlights from the game here:
Credit: 18pmc18, NFL Game Highlights
Peyton Manning and the blue horses tried their best, but they just couldn't keep within their razor thin margin of error. Number 18 was on his game last night, but unfortunately, the rest of the team came up short.
Man. No extra gravy for Peyton Manning
I am too depressed to write a full post. I hate my magic 8 ball. It really felt like Manning and the Colts should have won this one. I blame Caldwell. Why not go for a field goal before the half? And why not go for a touchdown at the end of the fourth quarter when they got the ball back. Field goals don't win playoff games.
On a brighter note, our Colts fought long and hard and deserve a nice, long rest. Manning played well tonight. He did not choke. Garcon didn't drop any passes. Next year they will come roaring back.
All I can hope for now is that the Jets upset the Patriots.
Man, I feel like my dog just died.
Give me a day to grieve. I will post highlights of the game tomorrow.
On a brighter note, our Colts fought long and hard and deserve a nice, long rest. Manning played well tonight. He did not choke. Garcon didn't drop any passes. Next year they will come roaring back.
All I can hope for now is that the Jets upset the Patriots.
Man, I feel like my dog just died.
Give me a day to grieve. I will post highlights of the game tomorrow.
How Peyton Manning prepares for football games
You've all heard it.
Everyone knows it.
Even Peyton Manning himself acknowledges that he's a preparation freak. But, what exactly does he do to prepare himself for football games?
Tony Dungy, former head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, answers this question in his video posted on All Pro Dad:
Credit: AllProDadTV
There you have it.
Peyton Manning studies a lot of film. A lot of film. A. lot. of. film.
Even after the Titans win, Coach Caldwell said:
I also like how Rex Ryan took a shot at Tom Brady when he said:
Manning has his preparation and pregame rituals, but we fans must prepare as well for tomorrow's wild card challenge. Rumor is that there might be a greater than normal number of Jets' fans in the stadium, so ladies, prepare to bare your feet.
Will flashes of sexy toes cause micro lapses of concentration in Rex Ryan? Be them lapses of a carnal nature or irritated shrug off? Definitely possible.
I don't have the good fortune of going to the game in person, so I will have to relay my 12th man via kindred spirit. To all blue blooders in attendance, be loud and be proud. Pipe in that defense!
Let's go Colts! Hit the jackpot!
Everyone knows it.
Even Peyton Manning himself acknowledges that he's a preparation freak. But, what exactly does he do to prepare himself for football games?
Tony Dungy, former head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, answers this question in his video posted on All Pro Dad:
Credit: AllProDadTV
There you have it.
Peyton Manning studies a lot of film. A lot of film. A. lot. of. film.
Even after the Titans win, Coach Caldwell said:
"I do know a fact there was one guy over here watching film already last night after the game was over with getting ready for the next opponent.”How much do you want to bet that that "one guy" was Number 18?
I also like how Rex Ryan took a shot at Tom Brady when he said:
"I know Brady thinks he does [study like Manning]," Ryan said. "I think there's a little more help from (Bill) Belichick with Brady than there is with Peyton Manning."Zing!
Manning has his preparation and pregame rituals, but we fans must prepare as well for tomorrow's wild card challenge. Rumor is that there might be a greater than normal number of Jets' fans in the stadium, so ladies, prepare to bare your feet.
Will flashes of sexy toes cause micro lapses of concentration in Rex Ryan? Be them lapses of a carnal nature or irritated shrug off? Definitely possible.
I don't have the good fortune of going to the game in person, so I will have to relay my 12th man via kindred spirit. To all blue blooders in attendance, be loud and be proud. Pipe in that defense!
Let's go Colts! Hit the jackpot!
Magic 8 Ball - Colts vs. Jets 2011 Wild Card Playoffs Predictions
In two days, Peyton Manning and the royal blue Colts will take on the gan-green Jets at home in Lucas Oil Stadium to see which team gets to extend its Super Bowl run.
I don't have the analytical football skills to offer insightful breakdowns or appropriate predictions, so I will leave that to the people who actually know what they are talking about. What I do have, however, is my trusty magic 8 ball. I thought it did a pretty good job on the Colts vs. Titans game last week, but we'll see what else it has in store for us.
Today, it will tell us whether it's time to dream big or dream on:
By the way, I'm really liking that the liquid inside my magic 8 ball is blue. However, I wish it could answer things other than yes or no questions. Then I could ask it something like, "How many peeps can Rex Ryan sandwich in between his cheeks?"
I bet it's not 18.
Go Colts!
I don't have the analytical football skills to offer insightful breakdowns or appropriate predictions, so I will leave that to the people who actually know what they are talking about. What I do have, however, is my trusty magic 8 ball. I thought it did a pretty good job on the Colts vs. Titans game last week, but we'll see what else it has in store for us.
Today, it will tell us whether it's time to dream big or dream on:
Okay, so not a definitive Colts' blowout win prediction like I wanted, but I'll take it because it seems to side more with our men in blue. I really hope it's wrong about Garcon dropping passes though. And regarding the blip about Manning and the Jets' defense, I will take that to mean that he will carve up the Jets' defense, but just not as much as he did last year.
- Dallas Clark and Austin Collie have left Hagrid-sized shoes for other Colts to fill. Are Jacob Tamme and Blair White going to be up for the job? - Better not tell you now.
- Are we going to see another reincarnation of Pierre Garcon as a drop-a-saurus? - Reply hazy, try again. Tried again and it said, Cannot predict now. Doh.
- Is Reggie Wayne going to take a vacation on Revis Island? - Very doubtful.
- Will the Colts' special teams have a spectacularly, as in spectacularly good, special night? - YES.
- Will Mark Sanchez help the Colts beat the Jets? - It is decidedly so.
- Will Peyton Manning carve up the Jets' defense like last year's Thanksgiving turkey? - My reply is no.
- Is Rex Ryan going to put his wife's foot in his mouth? - It is decidedly so.
- Will the Colts win against the Jets this Saturday? - Most likely.
By the way, I'm really liking that the liquid inside my magic 8 ball is blue. However, I wish it could answer things other than yes or no questions. Then I could ask it something like, "How many peeps can Rex Ryan sandwich in between his cheeks?"
I bet it's not 18.
Go Colts!
Blast from the Past: Colts vs. Jets 2010 AFC Championship Game Highlights
Peyton Manning and the Colts play the New York Jets this Saturday in the first round of playoffs. The two teams played twice last year, with the Jets winning a meaningless game in December when Caldwell decided to rest starters. However, in their second match up, the Colts went on to win the AFC Championship game.
I remember watching that game. And I distinctly recall feeling worried at the end of the first half.
The Jets came out roaring and sacked Manning twice from the get go. Number 18 was visibly frustrated and our defense was visibly asleep. In the days leading up to the game, all everyone could talk about was the Colts' decision to rest starters and how that would kill their momentum. And with the Jets leading into the half, could it be that those people were actually right?
However, something happened in the locker room during half time. Manning and company returned to the field only to carve up the Jets' defense and win the game, 30-17.
Watch the highlights from the 2010 AFC Championship game here:
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This highlight reel made me nostalgic, worried, and proud all at the same time.
Nostalgic for the 2009 team when our starters were healthy, worried for the Colts team this year because most of the guys making plays in the highlight reel are now on IR, but ultimately proud because our men in blue have truly done a great job. The personnel changes were unexpected and the in-season adjustments were shaky at times, but Manning and the Colts just kept chugging along. In fact, the C in Colts should stand for Comeback.
As for the game this Saturday against the Jets, the Colts have a good shot at winning. I'll bust out my magic 8 ball to answer questions about the game tomorrow.
I remember watching that game. And I distinctly recall feeling worried at the end of the first half.
The Jets came out roaring and sacked Manning twice from the get go. Number 18 was visibly frustrated and our defense was visibly asleep. In the days leading up to the game, all everyone could talk about was the Colts' decision to rest starters and how that would kill their momentum. And with the Jets leading into the half, could it be that those people were actually right?
However, something happened in the locker room during half time. Manning and company returned to the field only to carve up the Jets' defense and win the game, 30-17.
Watch the highlights from the 2010 AFC Championship game here:
Credit: GoTitans102831
This highlight reel made me nostalgic, worried, and proud all at the same time.
Nostalgic for the 2009 team when our starters were healthy, worried for the Colts team this year because most of the guys making plays in the highlight reel are now on IR, but ultimately proud because our men in blue have truly done a great job. The personnel changes were unexpected and the in-season adjustments were shaky at times, but Manning and the Colts just kept chugging along. In fact, the C in Colts should stand for Comeback.
As for the game this Saturday against the Jets, the Colts have a good shot at winning. I'll bust out my magic 8 ball to answer questions about the game tomorrow.
Week 17: Colts vs. Titans 2010 Highlights
There was no magic blue fairy dust in today's game, but Peyton Manning and the Colts managed to eke out a win over the Tennessee Titans on an Adam Vinatieri field goal - final score 23-20. I expected our men in blue to jump out to an early lead, but the Titans played hard and kept the game tied up until the last few seconds.
Though this game didn't go the way Dan Dierdorf most people thought it would, the Colts still won the AFC South. With the Kansas City Chiefs losing to the Oakland Raiders, the Colts clenched the number 3 seed in the AFC and will host the New York Jets in the first round of playoffs. They would have won the AFC South anyway, thanks to a Texans' shellacking of the Jaguars, but a loss to the Titans tonight would have put them at the number 4 seed to face off against the Ravens instead of the Jets.
Watch highlights from the Colts vs. Titans game here:
Credit: 18pmc18, NFL Game Highlights
Adam Vinatieri's game-winning 43-yard field goal:
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As irrationally optimistic as I've been in the past few weeks following the Colts' breakout running game, I know there are chinks in the armor that even Peyton Manning can't fix.
Though this game didn't go the way Dan Dierdorf most people thought it would, the Colts still won the AFC South. With the Kansas City Chiefs losing to the Oakland Raiders, the Colts clenched the number 3 seed in the AFC and will host the New York Jets in the first round of playoffs. They would have won the AFC South anyway, thanks to a Texans' shellacking of the Jaguars, but a loss to the Titans tonight would have put them at the number 4 seed to face off against the Ravens instead of the Jets.
Watch highlights from the Colts vs. Titans game here:
Credit: 18pmc18, NFL Game Highlights
Adam Vinatieri's game-winning 43-yard field goal:
Credit: TopSportVids
As irrationally optimistic as I've been in the past few weeks following the Colts' breakout running game, I know there are chinks in the armor that even Peyton Manning can't fix.
Magic 8 Ball - Colts vs. Titans Week 17 Preview
Sunday will mark the last week of the regular season for NFL football. If Peyton Manning and the Colts win over the Titans, the Colts will have made the playoffs for nine straight seasons. Nine. Can you believe that? If Manning and company were a sitcom show, they'd be on TV for as long as Friends.
If the Colts make the playoffs, and I think they will, everyone on the team deserves the hardest, butt-numbing butt slap for what they've been able to accomplish so far this season. Their injury situation has been talked to death, so I'll just tip my hat to them and leave it at that.
Today, my magic 8 ball will be answering the questions on all of our minds as the game approaches:
Without further ado, here is the game preview for the Colts vs. Titans match up:
Credit: 18pmc18, NFL Game Previews
Let's go Colts! We beat the Titans last time and we can do it again.
If the Colts make the playoffs, and I think they will, everyone on the team deserves the hardest, butt-numbing butt slap for what they've been able to accomplish so far this season. Their injury situation has been talked to death, so I'll just tip my hat to them and leave it at that.
Today, my magic 8 ball will be answering the questions on all of our minds as the game approaches:
I like all of those answers except for number 6.
- Will Jeff Fisher shave his mustache? - Cannot predict now.
- Are the Titans going to run 2 fake punts and 1 onside kick? - Better not tell you now.
- Is Dominic Rhodes still possessed? - Yes - definitely.
- Are any other Colts' running backs possessed? - As I see it, yes.
- Will Clint Session play on defense? - Ask me again later.
- Will the Colts stop Chris Johnson? - Outlook not so good.
- Will the Jaguars lose? - Outlook good.
- Will the Colts win against the Titans this upcoming Sunday? - Without a doubt.
Without further ado, here is the game preview for the Colts vs. Titans match up:
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Let's go Colts! We beat the Titans last time and we can do it again.
The blue stars are lining up
David Garrard will not be playing next week against the Texans, so that means even more good news for Peyton Manning and the Colts.
Garrard injured his finger during the Colts vs. Jaguars game, hitting it against either Dwight Freeney or Robert Mathis' helmet. His finger didn't seem too bad during that game and Garrard still played against the Redskins last week. However, he will be getting surgery on it this Thursday.
If the Jaguars lose (more likely now that their starting quarterback is out), the Colts will make the playoffs even if they lose to the Titans (though this is less likely to happen). Manning and the Colts will probably try to win out so they at least have a chance of securing the third seed if the Kansas City Chiefs lose to the Oakland Raiders.
I'm never pleased to hear about any injuries, but I'm relieved that the injury didn't happen to another Colt (*knock on wood*). Manning is going to need all the weapons he can get, on all sides of the ball to make a playoff/Super Bowl push!
We survived the Black Hole last week and now need to destroy the Titans. And if the Texans can hang on long enough before shooting themselves in the foot, then that's just extra icing on top.
Thrusters on full.
Garrard injured his finger during the Colts vs. Jaguars game, hitting it against either Dwight Freeney or Robert Mathis' helmet. His finger didn't seem too bad during that game and Garrard still played against the Redskins last week. However, he will be getting surgery on it this Thursday.
If the Jaguars lose (more likely now that their starting quarterback is out), the Colts will make the playoffs even if they lose to the Titans (though this is less likely to happen). Manning and the Colts will probably try to win out so they at least have a chance of securing the third seed if the Kansas City Chiefs lose to the Oakland Raiders.
I'm never pleased to hear about any injuries, but I'm relieved that the injury didn't happen to another Colt (*knock on wood*). Manning is going to need all the weapons he can get, on all sides of the ball to make a playoff/Super Bowl push!
We survived the Black Hole last week and now need to destroy the Titans. And if the Texans can hang on long enough before shooting themselves in the foot, then that's just extra icing on top.
Thrusters on full.
Peyton Manning is going Bowlin'
Peyton Manning was selected third in line to go to the 2011 Pro Bowl in Hawaii. Tom Brady was chosen first and Philip Rivers second. In the NFC, the quarterback lineup is Michael Vick, Matt Ryan, and Drew Brees, in that order. The only other Colts' who made the roster were: Reggie Wayne, Dwight Freeney, and Robert Mathis. So much for fan voting!
I can't remember the last time I actually watched a Pro Bowl game. I only think of two things when I hear Pro Bowl: 1) the word stupid and 2) Manning in an ugly red jersey. At any rate, here's a nice flashback to the 2008 Pro Bowl when Kassim Osgood play-interviewed Manning. Osgood talks about how he dropped a perfect pass from Manning and Manning sarcastically retorts, "There was really no excuse whatsoever for you not to catch it." I also like how he plugged in his undeniable trust in Reggie Wayne. If Reggie misses a pass, it's okay. He'll still throw to him a second time because he knows he will make the catch then. For some reason, hearing that made me feel extra optimistic for the Colts.
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The 2011 Pro Bowl is only a month away, but I'm going to be bold, Naga Viper bold, and say that Peyton won't be showing up as a reserve. Not because Tom Brady is going to pass and go purse shopping instead, but because the Colts are going to go to the Super Bowl. Wishful thinking? Maybe. Impossible? Most certainly not.
I know, I know. I shouldn't get ahead of myself... but I'm just so proud of how much this beat up team has accomplished. No run game? Boom, 100+ yards rushing in the last two games. Weak defense? Boom, who's stopping the runs now? Manning in a slump? Nope. Don't think so. It seems like the Colts are finally finding their stride.
However, they have a tough fight ahead of them should they (and they probably will) win against the Titans this upcoming Sunday and make the playoffs. I've got a feeling that they have some magic blue fairy dust hiding under their shoulder pads and helmets though! Feelings don't win football games, but then again, that's why I stay glued to the sofa every Sunday while Number 18 and the Colts go out and make things happen.
Go Colts! Let's hit the jackpot!
I can't remember the last time I actually watched a Pro Bowl game. I only think of two things when I hear Pro Bowl: 1) the word stupid and 2) Manning in an ugly red jersey. At any rate, here's a nice flashback to the 2008 Pro Bowl when Kassim Osgood play-interviewed Manning. Osgood talks about how he dropped a perfect pass from Manning and Manning sarcastically retorts, "There was really no excuse whatsoever for you not to catch it." I also like how he plugged in his undeniable trust in Reggie Wayne. If Reggie misses a pass, it's okay. He'll still throw to him a second time because he knows he will make the catch then. For some reason, hearing that made me feel extra optimistic for the Colts.
Credit: mouthpiecesports1
The 2011 Pro Bowl is only a month away, but I'm going to be bold, Naga Viper bold, and say that Peyton won't be showing up as a reserve. Not because Tom Brady is going to pass and go purse shopping instead, but because the Colts are going to go to the Super Bowl. Wishful thinking? Maybe. Impossible? Most certainly not.
I know, I know. I shouldn't get ahead of myself... but I'm just so proud of how much this beat up team has accomplished. No run game? Boom, 100+ yards rushing in the last two games. Weak defense? Boom, who's stopping the runs now? Manning in a slump? Nope. Don't think so. It seems like the Colts are finally finding their stride.
However, they have a tough fight ahead of them should they (and they probably will) win against the Titans this upcoming Sunday and make the playoffs. I've got a feeling that they have some magic blue fairy dust hiding under their shoulder pads and helmets though! Feelings don't win football games, but then again, that's why I stay glued to the sofa every Sunday while Number 18 and the Colts go out and make things happen.
Go Colts! Let's hit the jackpot!
Peyton Manning and his naked bootlegs
That headline almost sounds like a story put out by the National Enquirer. Fortunately for those of us with eyes, Peyton Manning is not a public cross-dresser, at least not to my knowledge. The only bootlegs he dons are the ones that kick his opponents' butts.
Yesterday, Manning ran for 27 yards with a little over a minute left in the game against the Raiders. No one on the o-line knew it was coming and even though Manning was just a hair faster than the fat guy on the Patriots who returned a kickoff for 71 yards, he did it like a pro. In fact, Manning should get an Oscar nod for best actor in a non-acting role:
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According to the Indianapolis Star, Manning said he would have made the touchdown if he wanted to. So, he really was just being a classy, smart guy. Yes, the touchdown would have put the Colts up a 2 score lead, but taking a knee and running out the clock not only prevents unnecessary injury, it also absolutely destroys any glimmer of hope, no matter how small, of a Raiders' comeback. I also want to point out what a great job Dominic Rhodes did hustling from the backfield all the way to be there to help Manning block.
Even though you rarely see Manning breaking out his inner Michael Vick, this 27-yarder was not the longest Manning has ever run.
Yesterday, Manning ran for 27 yards with a little over a minute left in the game against the Raiders. No one on the o-line knew it was coming and even though Manning was just a hair faster than the fat guy on the Patriots who returned a kickoff for 71 yards, he did it like a pro. In fact, Manning should get an Oscar nod for best actor in a non-acting role:
According to the Indianapolis Star, Manning said he would have made the touchdown if he wanted to. So, he really was just being a classy, smart guy. Yes, the touchdown would have put the Colts up a 2 score lead, but taking a knee and running out the clock not only prevents unnecessary injury, it also absolutely destroys any glimmer of hope, no matter how small, of a Raiders' comeback. I also want to point out what a great job Dominic Rhodes did hustling from the backfield all the way to be there to help Manning block.
Even though you rarely see Manning breaking out his inner Michael Vick, this 27-yarder was not the longest Manning has ever run.
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