The Indianapolis Colts' 2012 preseason opener, unlike such games in years past, was significant. It would offer the fan base its first look at the Colts under GM Ryan Grigson, coach Chuck Pagano and, most importantly, new franchise quarterback Andrew Luck. Safe to say that first look was a good one. Luck, heir apparent to Peyton Manning, looked a lot like the great former … [Read more...] about Andrew Luck makes strong statement in debut for Indianapolis Colts
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Indianapolis Colts Avoid Winless Season, Won’t Play Peyton Manning
The Indianapolis Colts won't go 0-16. We know that much. The Colts' 27-13 victory against division rival Tennessee on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium -- Indy's first win of the 2011 season -- prevented the franchise from going down in NFL history with the 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers or the 2008 Detroit Lions, the only two teams to ever finish a season without a win. But beyond … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Avoid Winless Season, Won’t Play Peyton Manning
Curtis Painter Gets His Shot with Indianapolis Colts against Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Last Thursday I called for and expected Curtis Painter to be the Indianapolis Colts' starting quarterback for tonight's prime-time affair with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1) at Raymond James Stadium. He indeed will get such an opportunity. With previous starter Kerry Collins still experiencing concussion-like symptoms, Colts coach Jim Caldwell said Friday that Painter, a … [Read more...] about Curtis Painter Gets His Shot with Indianapolis Colts against Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Indianapolis Colts Shine in Defeat, Fall to Pittsburgh Steelers
The Indianapolis Colts indeed fell to 0-3 Sunday night at Lucas Oil Stadium as many predicted they would. I'm sure few people, however, predicted that a loss that dropped the Colts to 0-3 would feel so good. The Colts put forth a stellar effort on the field and pushed the Pittsburgh Steelers to the brink in a 23-20 loss. Steelers kicker Shaun Suisham kicked a 38-yard … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Shine in Defeat, Fall to Pittsburgh Steelers
Indianapolis Colts Suffer Ugly Loss to Houston Texans
Indianapolis Colts fans now have an idea of what life is like without Peyton Manning in a meaningful game. And it's not a pretty idea. The Colts opened the 2011 NFL season in quite an ugly fasihon, falling 34-7 to the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. The Texans scored all of their 34 points in the first half. One thing is for certain: this season will test the … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Suffer Ugly Loss to Houston Texans
Indianapolis Colts Enter Great Unknown Against Houston Texans
Reality has set in for the Indianapolis Colts and their fans. Peyton Manning will not be behind center after starting a total of 227 consecutive games for the franchise. Sixteen-year veteran Kerry Collins will take the snaps for the Colts for the foreseeable future, starting with today's season-opening bout against the Houston Texans in Reliant Stadium. The Great … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Enter Great Unknown Against Houston Texans
With a Name like Pat Angerer, you must be a Linebacker
By Paul M. Banks Urlacher. Butkus. Stonebreaker- all are fantastic names of star collegiate linebackers who are or have been regarded as legend...wait for it...dairy in the Midwest. The tradition continues in Iowa City with senior Pat Angerer, who was named to this year’s Butkus Award and Lott Trophy watch lists. When asked about his name fitting his job: “I never really … [Read more...] about With a Name like Pat Angerer, you must be a Linebacker