Go Colts.

[Tak_a_Tak]

YES. I am so pissed. I hope that it gets bought out by an entertainment company.

I do too (how much money you got?).


I don't see any way Simon is going to let this slip past. I bet they've had this in the works for about three years now.


:BANG

[tedies]

All I know is TJ Douchemanzadeh better do well tonight so I can win my frickin' fantasy team.

you bitch, tj will own your team tonight... dont worry he will put up at least 100 yards and about 2 tds and you will win and i will win because he is on my real life team :D

[Tak_a_Tak]

you bitch, tj will own your team tonight... dont worry he will put up at least 100 yards and about 2 tds and you will win and i will win because he is on my real life team :D

Well,.....


1) tj will not own 'her team' because she's a Pat's fan and tj is playing the Colts tonight

and


2) now I really hope the Colts shut them down so you can look even more the fool for coming in here and running your mouth.

[dmbmuskie]

I've never been a bigger Colts fan than I am tonight. I'm looking forward to a 3 game Bengals losing streak starting tonight.

[cityondown5]

I'm a Peyton Manning fan tonight. I need 21 fantasy points Peyton! Make it happen!

[tedies]

Well,.....


1) tj will not own 'her team' because she's a Pat's fan and tj is playing the Colts tonight

and


2) now I really hope the Colts shut them down so you can look even more the fool for coming in here and running your mouth.
i wasnt running my mouth... dont call my favorite player a douche when there is no merit behind it and i look foward to seeing the colts try to stop our most consistent player but whatever talk your shit

[Tak_a_Tak]

i wasnt running my mouth... dont call my favorite player a douche when there is no merit behind it and i look foward to seeing the colts try to stop our most consistent player but whatever talk your shit

:lol :lol

1) I didn't call you're player a douche

2) how the hell am I talking shit? You're the one that came in here talking shit.


:thumbsdow

[Manish Patel]

What's the injury report for the colts tonight? Also, what's the arrest sheet for the Bengals tonight?

[Tak_a_Tak]

What's the injury report for the colts tonight? Also, what's the arrest sheet for the Bengals tonight?

Both are long and detailed.

[dmbgodagirl41]

you bitch, tj will own your team tonight... dont worry he will put up at least 100 yards and about 2 tds and you will win and i will win because he is on my real life team :D

First off, he's ON my fantasy team, so I'm not sure how he will "own" me...he may own FOR me...
Second, Douchemanzadeh better do well, else i just might go apeshit on someone or something
Third, at least my real life team doesnt have the gayest uniforms in the NFL
Fourth, Don't get your panties in a twist over "Douchemanzadeh". I don't think he's a douchebag, I just like using the word "Douche" whenever humanly possible because let's face it, it's a funny word.

[tedies]

First off, he's ON my fantasy team, so I'm not sure how he will "own" me...he may own FOR me...
Second, Douchemanzadeh better do well, else i just might go apeshit on someone or something
Third, at least my real life team doesnt have the gayest uniforms in the NFL
Fourth, Don't get your panties in a twist over "Douchemanzadeh". I don't think he's a douchebag, I just like using the word "Douche" whenever humanly possible because let's face it, it's a funny word.

haha gayest uniforms? did you mean unique? how are they the "gayest"?

[dmbgodagirl41]

haha gayest uniforms? did you mean unique? how are they the "gayest"?

I know there's some poll around here asking about the gayest uniforms in the NFL and I am about 99.9999999% sure the Bengals won it. :lol Of course, that was only current teams, because I'm pretty sure the "patriot bending over to take it up the ass" thing wasn't too hetero.

I have a Carsen Palmer Jersey, though.

[Carbon Copy]

the bengals have the coolest jerseys in the league, followed by tampa bay

dead last:

kansas city chiefs

[dmbgodagirl41]

the bengals have the coolest jerseys in the league, followed by tampa bay

dead last:

kansas city chiefs

If by cool you mean gay.
KC is pretty bad, though. It's team Ketchup and Mustard.

[Carbon Copy]

If by cool you mean gay.
KC is pretty bad, though. It's team Ketchup and Mustard.

sweet maybe you can shave your __________ while you are watching the patriots


and i think team ketchup and mustard would be the steelers (heinz field)

[dmbgodagirl41]

sweet maybe you can shave your __________ while you are watching the patriots


and i think team ketchup and mustard would be the steelers (heinz field)
:lol MAYBE I WILL
And no, freak-a-leak, Ketchup and Mustard = Red and Yellow. DUMMY ;)

[Carbon Copy]

:lol MAYBE I WILL
And no, freak-a-leak, Ketchup and Mustard = Red and Yellow. DUMMY ;)


this party really died

[VanHorneDog]

Go Bengals!!!

[Carbon Copy]

Go Bengals!!!

touche. i cant watch peyton anymore

[VanHorneDog]

the charger's powder blue are the coolest jerseys in the league, followed by tampa bay

dead last:

kansas city chiefs

there, thats much better

[VanHorneDog]

touche. i cant watch peyton anymore

well, if the bengals win the chargers get a first round by. :D :thumbsup

[DrinkNoH2O]

Fuck yeah, that was exactly what we needed.

Peyton was on top of things and our defense actually played defense. Nice to see Freeney able to do his thing for the first time all season. Let's hope they can win the last two games and come into the playoffs with some intensity.

[dmbdan41]

come into the playoffs with intensity and a first round bye to get clark, sanders, jackson, and bethea back

[Heavy As Stone]

Yeah. If they play like that, I can see them going all the way.

Thats what frustrates me so much though. We know that they can do it. They know that they can do it. Why do they have weeks like Tennessee and Jacksonville? It doesn't make any sense.

Way to go, Colts!

[Tak_a_Tak]

you bitch, tj will own your team tonight... dont worry he will put up at least 100 yards and about 2 tds and you will win and i will win because he is on my real life team :D

I don’t know why I even bother with this because I know you not going to come back in here but, I’m gonna do it anyway…

T. Houshmandzadeh 4 catches for 49 yards

R. Johnson 22 caries for a total of 79 yards





You ask Who Dey? You know who.

[dmbgodagirl41]

I don’t know why I even bother with this because I know you not going to come back in here but, I’m gonna do it anyway…

T. Houshmandzadeh 4 catches for 49 yards

R. Johnson 22 caries for a total of 79 yards





You ask Who Dey? You know who.
:lol ba-ZING!
Douchemanzadeh got me 2 points...but I was already ahead going into Monday (which I didn't realize), so I won anyways.

one step closer to Pats coming to Baltimore for the first round of the playoffs!!!!

[dmbgodagirl41]

Yeah. If they play like that, I can see them going all the way.

Thats what frustrates me so much though. We know that they can do it. They know that they can do it. Why do they have weeks like Tennessee and Jacksonville? It doesn't make any sense.

Way to go, Colts!

That's like the Pats beating the Bengals and the Bears but then losing to the Jets and Miami. Balls.

Yay, Colts!

[Tak_a_Tak]

:lol ba-ZING!
Douchemanzadeh got me 2 points...but I was already ahead going into Monday (which I didn't realize), so I won anyways.

one step closer to Pats coming to Baltimore for the first round of the playoffs!!!!

Glad to hear you still got the win.

It was great to see some big plays on both sids of the ball. We looke great moving the ball on the run, plus the short pass.

I have to say, I had more fun at last nights game then I've had all year!! We just had a blast. I wonder if that shot of Padron before the game had anything to do with it....

:monkey

[SoRight24]

Good work Indy.

:thumbsup

Way to help the Jets out.

[dmbhoosier21]

Whoah! What was that.......DEFENSE!

I hope we keep it up, nice win by the Colts :thumbsup

Oh and who else thought Theismann was being an idiot at the end of the game about Cinci losing because they didn't pass?

IF Cinci had centered their game around the passing game - and tried to play a shootout game with the Colts, chances are, they still would have lost. For one, they were playing Manning and Co. and Indy's passing defense has been somewhat decent this year (probably has to do with the abundance of passing plays compared to running plays) and TWO - the pressure Mathis and Freeney was putting on Carson - I would not have been surprised if he would have sustained an injury. IF CINCI had focused their strategy around the passing game (and most likely lost) - Cinci would have been critisized to the "nth" degree - When a team is giving up over 175 yds/game and over 5yds/carry - and you have a very capable runner like Rudi Johnson - you RUN. If cinci would have passed and lost - Theismann would be sitting their talking about how idiotic Cinci was for not running the ball against the worst running defense in the league. :BANG ugh hindsight is 20/20 - Just like the Pats tried to pass against the Colts and lost - They lost not because of the refs helped or they had "too many" mistakes but because they got away from the running game.

The point is Theismann's comments about not passing is idiotic - it made him sound "intelligent" because his comments was after the fact. - I'd like to see an NFL "expert" who said that Cinci should predominantly pass against the Colts defense BEFORE the game. I guarantee Theismann said nothing of the sorts.

......Anyways
That was nice to watch last night - the defense played real well - I'd love it if they kept it up........the team needs to keep it up


GO COLTS!

[SteelerMan]

Fourth, Don't get your panties in a twist over "Douchemanzadeh". I don't think he's a douchebag, I just like using the word "Douche" whenever humanly possible because let's face it, it's a funny word.

No, he's a douchebag. I wouldn't be surprised if after last night's game he said the Bengals are still better than the Colts.

[Tak_a_Tak]

No, he's a douchebag. I wouldn't be surprised if after last night's game he said the Bengals are still better than the Colts.

:lol

I forgot all about that.

I'm sure you're right.
:thumbsup

[Heavy As Stone]

Whoah! What was that.......DEFENSE!

I hope we keep it up, nice win by the Colts :thumbsup

Oh and who else thought Theismann was being an idiot at the end of the game about Cinci losing because they didn't pass?

IF Cinci had centered their game around the passing game - and tried to play a shootout game with the Colts, chances are, they still would have lost. For one, they were playing Manning and Co. and Indy's passing defense has been somewhat decent this year (probably has to do with the abundance of passing plays compared to running plays) and TWO - the pressure Mathis and Freeney was putting on Carson - I would not have been surprised if he would have sustained an injury. IF CINCI had focused their strategy around the passing game (and most likely lost) - Cinci would have been critisized to the "nth" degree - When a team is giving up over 175 yds/game and over 5yds/carry - and you have a very capable runner like Rudi Johnson - you RUN. If cinci would have passed and lost - Theismann would be sitting their talking about how idiotic Cinci was for not running the ball against the worst running defense in the league. :BANG ugh hindsight is 20/20 - Just like the Pats tried to pass against the Colts and lost - They lost not because of the refs helped or they had "too many" mistakes but because they got away from the running game.

The point is Theismann's comments about not passing is idiotic - it made him sound "intelligent" because his comments was after the fact. - I'd like to see an NFL "expert" who said that Cinci should predominantly pass against the Colts defense BEFORE the game. I guarantee Theismann said nothing of the sorts.

......Anyways
That was nice to watch last night - the defense played real well - I'd love it if they kept it up........the team needs to keep it up



GO COLTS!


I agree 100%. I thought his comments were really stupid. If Cincinatti had passed the ball the whole night and lost, then they would have gotten so much criticism from EVERY analyst and comentator its not even funny. I hope someone points out to him how stupid he sounded.

[DrinkNoH2O]

I loved it how Cincy called that timeout with 2 seconds left in the half and Palmer got absolutlely nailed.

And what's with dumbass actors up in the booth this year? Matthew McConaughy (sp?) sounded like a complete fool. Almost like a stoned John Madden in training... "Well you, you have to play hard for each down, then each possession, then each quarter, two quarters make up a half, and two halves make up a game" or something stupid like that. And then dumbass Kornheiser talking about how Theismann isn't the sexiest guy in the booth anymore. Strange stuff.

I don't like MNF on ESPN.

[Manish Patel]

Go Seattle, this weekend, beat the Chargers!!

[dmbhoosier21]

Go Seattle, this weekend, beat the Chargers!!

:thumbsup

[SmoothD41]

hmmmm.....

Ron fucking Dayne runs for 156 yards on us. Can you imagine what Tomlinson, Larry Johnson, or Jamal Lewis would do to us in the playoffs?

Manning throws for 3 touchdowns, Harrison goes for 112 and 2 TDs, Addai goes for 100 yards on the ground.....and we LOSE TO THE TEXANS? I didn't believe it last week when it was happening, and I definitely don't believe it now. Shutting the Bengals down was a fluke, plain and simple. This defense is the worst I have ever seen in my life. They are really hard to watch anymore. It's going to take a miracle for this team to do anything in the playoffs. Teams that allow the Texans to score 21 points in the first half, and end up losing to the Texans, are not going to win the Superbowl.

On a brighter note, I loooooooooooved seeing Manning show some agressiveness on the sideline today. "GET THE FUCKING BALL BACK, GET THE FUCKING BALL BACK, LETS GO!" I think the Colts need as much of that as possible, because they certainly aren't getting it from Dungy, who seems to be the only person around that doesn't understand that there needs to be some major, major changes in the defense.

Go Colts, Merry Christmas.

[Heavy As Stone]

Wow.

Just wow.

I really want to open the Star and read about Peyton mouthing off about our D. Seriously.

They played so poorly today that I wouldn't be surprised if Santa decided to say fuck it and cancel Christmas. Because he's a Colts fan, in case you didn't know.

[Tak_a_Tak]

:rolleyes


What a piece of shit game.


At least we all won't be crushed this post season.

[DMBfireDncr41]

I honestly think we should keep the offense in the entire game, at least Manning, Addai, Harrison, and the others might put in some effort.

[Manish Patel]

We don't deserve to be in the playoffs!!

[Tak_a_Tak]

We don't deserve to be in the playoffs!!

Don't feel bad, we won't be in them for very long.

:shrug

[barefoot]

The one thing I can say about the Colts ( and I dont dislike or like Peyton ) is they have always put the effort and financial means into keeping him happy. The money on this team is spent on recievers and offensive line. They spent alot of money to keep Wayne, Stoakley and Clark. They really dont have the money to sign stud free agents ( as an Eagle fan Simon was not worth the money ) on defense. Dungy is a good Def coach but you still need the horses. The other thing that goes against the D is if your offense scores quick it gives them no time to rest. I dont ever see them winning with Peyton until they change the priority and offensive mindset.

[Manish Patel]

In all the games they lost, there biggest problem was tackling. Our front four is inconsistent. The linebackers get pushed around because of them. Our safeties are injured. Oh well, maybe next year.

[DrinkNoH2O]

Oh well, maybe next year.

I'm tired of us having to say this too many years in a row now.




We might as well lock this thread for the season because the Colts are going to look like a bunch of assholes in their single playoff game.

[dmbhoosier21]

:confused :shrug What can I say that hasn't been sad about our beloved Colts.........I guess it's just sad to see such a great QB have to deal with such a embarrassing defense - it would be a shame for a QB like Manning not to win a SB.

[SteelerMan]

From December 13th...

Wali Lundy... or is it... Ron Dayne? :lol

If you guys let Ron Dayne run wild on you, you should forfeit your playoff spot. We'll take it.

Wow... how prophetic of me. Of course, the Steelers certainly don't deserve a playoff spot either, so I'd rather you guys just keep it.

[Tak_a_Tak]

From December 13th...



Wow... how prophetic of me. Of course, the Steelers certainly don't deserve a playoff spot either, so I'd rather you guys just keep it.

So, have you call the team yet on behalf of the Colts?

:lorraine

[dmbgodagirl41]

F*CKING G*DDAMMIT NOOOOOOOOOOOOO
The Colts are SUPPOSED to have the F*CKING BYE so NE can go to BALTIMORE for the first round.

F*ckin' Houston and their crappy ass ability to not suck for a day. DAMMIT.

[Tak_a_Tak]

So the Colts game this Sunday has now been moved to a 4:15 time slot. WTF?? This has to be a move to put another game into the 12:00 spot for the "national game" right? Why would they move this to 4:15 to get a better TV rating? Who the hell in their right mind would want to watch these two crappy teams play?!?

[birdey17]

I'm tired of us having to say this too many years in a row now.

Agreed!

[SteelerMan]

F*CKING G*DDAMMIT NOOOOOOOOOOOOO
The Colts are SUPPOSED to have the F*CKING BYE so NE can go to BALTIMORE for the first round.

F*ckin' Houston and their crappy ass ability to not suck for a day. DAMMIT.

There's no way New England would go to Baltimore for the first round... they're both division winners. Also, you don't want Baltimore in the playoffs.

[SteelerMan]

So the Colts game this Sunday has now been moved to a 4:15 time slot. WTF?? This has to be a move to put another game into the 12:00 spot for the "national game" right? Why would they move this to 4:15 to get a better TV rating? Who the hell in their right mind would want to watch these two crappy teams play?!?

The Steelers-Bucs game I went to a few weeks ago was moved from 1:00 to 4:15. One of the 4:15 games was moved to the Sunday night national game, so they bumped the Steelers game up to take its place. Same thing probably happened here. My friend had to cancel his flight and book a new one... ended up costing him an extra $150. Thanks NFL.

[dmbgodagirl41]

There's no way New England would go to Baltimore for the first round... they're both division winners. Also, you don't want Baltimore in the playoffs.
I was more thinking of the Pats coming to Baltimore. If we are in third, we will probably have the Jets (If they get the second wildcard) come to New England, and then if we win that, then we might go to Baltimore......I live in baltimore, I wanna frickin' go to the damn game!

[SoRight24]

The Pats have no chance against the Jets. ;)

[dmbgodagirl41]

The Pats have no chance against the Jets. ;)

:lol :lol :lol
I know, it's gonna suck.

[Tak_a_Tak]

Looks like Clark will be back this weekend. Not that it's really gonn matter. Also, the Colt's are now saying Sanders 'should be' ready to go for the playoff game, and has a chance of maybe playing this weekend.

[SoRight24]

Whats the deal with Sanders anyways? I thought he came back like three weeks ago....did he get injured again or something?

[dmbhoosier21]

Looks like Clark will be back this weekend. Not that it's really gonn matter. Also, the Colt's are now saying Sanders 'should be' ready to go for the playoff game, and has a chance of maybe playing this weekend.

That's good news!

Let's keep the hope alive people

GO COLTS!

[dmbhoosier21]

Whats the deal with Sanders anyways? I thought he came back like three weeks ago....did he get injured again or something?

It's the same knee that keeps "flaring" up after he plays - basically getting swollen and sore

Him coming back will definitely help the defense - which doesn't say much

Does anyone else been noticing Cato June missing A LOT of tackles - seriously he is a LB; it's pathetic

[Tak_a_Tak]

Him coming back will definitely help the defense - which doesn't say much

I think I could hlep with the defense if I went out there.
:shrug


Does anyone else been noticing Cato June missing A LOT of tackles - seriously he is a LB; it's pathetic
Yes.

I don't get what his problem is. He is playing totaly different than last year. It's not like he just got a huge contract. Isn't he up for a new one next year? He's not helping himself much.

[dmbhoosier21]

I think I could hlep with the defense if I went out there.
:shrug

:lol Sadly, I am going to have to agree with you. :BANG


Yes.

I don't get what his problem is. He is playing totaly different than last year. It's not like he just got a huge contract. Isn't he up for a new one next year? He's not helping himself much.

Yeah, I don't understand it; he played pretty well last year

[Manish Patel]

Its hard to believe that Cato June made the pro bowl last year. Also, where has Dwight Freeney been this year?

[dmbhoosier21]

Its hard to believe that Cato June made the pro bowl last year. Also, where has Dwight Freeney been this year?

Freeney has played pretty well this year. I mean yes his sack #s are way down but considering teams are almost exclusively running the ball, and when teams do pass, wideouts are running short routes with the QB doing 3 step drops AND he is being double, triple-teamed and chipped by TEs and RBs.

.......with all that, he is still among the league leaders in QB pressures and hits

Freeney is a pass-rusher, I tend to blame (most of the blame at least) the defensive lineman and sorry LBs for the putrid Indy rush defense.

[Manish Patel]

I agree our linebackers aren't doing there job. I am glad they put Rob Morris back into the starting lineup. He is a much better tackler.

[dmbhoosier21]

GO COLTS!

I don't care about the seedings - Indy is the underdog considering the worst defense in the league has to try and "contain" Larry Johnson

Keep the Faith that Manning and Co. will outscore the Chiefs

GO COLTS!

[seekupig]

GO COLTS!

I don't care about the seedings - Indy is the underdog considering the worst defense in the league has to try and "contain" Larry Johnson

Keep the Faith that Manning and Co. will outscore the Chiefs

GO COLTS!


GO CHIEFS!!!

i have a feeling that this game may resemble the 2004 playoff matchup when there were no punts in the game. should be a lot of scoring in this one....

[Tiduwho]

Colts will hold LJ under 50 yards and win 34 to 13.

[Manish Patel]

The Colts holding a runner under 50 yards is like Rex Grossman not throwing an interception.

It can't be done!!

[The-Last-Stop]

The Colts holding a runner under 50 yards is like Rex Grossman not throwing an interception.

It can't be done!!


:ggoat

[seekupig]

Colts will hold LJ under 50 yards


:lol :lol

[Tak_a_Tak]

Colts will hold LJ under 50 yards and win 34 to 13.


:lol
The Colts holding a runner under 50 yards is like Rex Grossman not throwing an interception.

It can't be done!!


Zing!

:lol :lol

[Manish Patel]

The Colts will win the game 38-27, with Lt having around 180 rushing yards. The Chiefs defense gave up 300 yards passing and 30 points to Jacksonville.

[dmbhoosier21]

The Colts will win the game 38-27, with Lt having around 180 rushing yards. The Chiefs defense gave up 300 yards passing and 30 points to Jacksonville.


:thumbsup That'd be oh so sweet

[dmbhoosier21]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/nfl/01/02/bc.fbn.dungy.minnesota.ap/index.html


Just a little reading material before the big game on Sat.

GO COLTS!

[seekupig]

if you guys were betting on this, what would you take?

Larry Johnson..... over/under 200 yards

[SmoothD41]

if you guys were betting on this, what would you take?

Larry Johnson..... over/under 200 yards

i'm going under.....176

Colts 35 Chiefs 24

[Tak_a_Tak]

Sanders is for sure playing. Dungy said he's 100%,they are not holding anything back with him. I just don't think it's going to be enough. But, if one guy can make an impact, it's Sanders for sure.

[seekupig]

it seems that Trent Green is on a very short leash this weekend. i wouldn't be suprised to see Damon Huard in the game very early if Trent looks shaky. LJ running for a bunch of yards is find and dandy, but if they can't take those long drives and turn them into TD's, they won't win the game. my biggest concern is Peyton and the boys jumping out early and forcing KC to get away from running as much as they'd like to. KC scoring early and often and burning up as much clock as possible throughout seems to be their only real chance to pull off the upset in my opinion. they won't win a shootout....

good luck guys..... :thumbsup

should be a fun game to watch.

[Tak_a_Tak]

I agree, this should be a good game.

I'm just not going into it with much hope. If Herm is smart at all (and I think he is very smart), even if the Colts jump out to an early lead, he will keep running the ball. Every time. There have been a number of games this year where teams have put together come backs late in the game because they ran, ran, and ran the ball some more.

Good luck!!

:thumbsup

[seekupig]

I'm just not going into it with much hope. If Herm is smart at all (and I think he is very smart), even if the Colts jump out to an early lead, he will keep running the ball.


he's smart, conservative and stubborn. it drove me crazy a lot this year after watching the Vermeil show for the last few years, but i think that's the perfect way to play the game against the Colts.

[dmbgodagirl41]

ten bucks says the colts will be up by 18 or something going into the fourth quarter and then lose. although, I might just be making that up because it's not like it's happened before.

oh, wait......

[dmbhoosier21]

ten bucks says the colts will be up by 18 or something going into the fourth quarter and then lose. although, I might just be making that up because it's not like it's happened before.

oh, wait......


You had me up until the 4th quarter


I agree with the KC fan - I think a major key will be getting an early lead of two or more scores. If Indy does then KC will have (IMO) to at least attemp to mix in some passing plays and the Colts are a pretty good passing defense (You know I think I saw a stat on tv that said the Colts D have given up MORE rushings yards than passing yards - how sad is that)

Everyone knows Larry J. will get his - I'm hoping the Colts D force one or two turnovers.


GO COLTS!

[dmbhoosier21]

it seems that Trent Green is on a very short leash this weekend. i wouldn't be suprised to see Damon Huard in the game very early if Trent looks shaky. LJ running for a bunch of yards is find and dandy, but if they can't take those long drives and turn them into TD's, they won't win the game. my biggest concern is Peyton and the boys jumping out early and forcing KC to get away from running as much as they'd like to. KC scoring early and often and burning up as much clock as possible throughout seems to be their only real chance to pull off the upset in my opinion. they won't win a shootout....

good luck guys..... :thumbsup

should be a fun game to watch.

I always said the key to beating the Colts is pressuring Manning, I was wrong - the key to beating Indy has got nothing to do with Manning (at least directly) The obvious key is what you stated above - run the hell out of the ball and minimize Indy's offensive possessions.

The last few years I have had nothing but confidence for the Colts - this year is completely different; hopefully they prove me wrong.

GO COLTS!

[dmbgodagirl41]

You had me up until the 4th quarter


I agree with the KC fan - I think a major key will be getting an early lead of two or more scores. If Indy does then KC will have (IMO) to at least attemp to mix in some passing plays and the Colts are a pretty good passing defense (You know I think I saw a stat on tv that said the Colts D have given up MORE rushings yards than passing yards - how sad is that)

Everyone knows Larry J. will get his - I'm hoping the Colts D force one or two turnovers.


GO COLTS!

Awww you know you love me and my asnine colts comments ;) It's going to be a good game, regardless.

[dmbhoosier21]

Awww you know you love me and my asnine colts comments ;) It's going to be a good game, regardless.

True, we are all used to it - we wouldn't take it from anyone else

[dmbgodagirl41]

True, we are all used to it - we wouldn't take it from anyone else
Damn straight!:D

[dmbhoosier21]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/nunyo_demasio/01/03/marvin/1.html


We are not going to see another Marvin Harrison - He is a great receiver, an all-time great and a shoo-in hall of famer but with the way the media is and how the NFL is just filled with prima donna players, no other WR (with his type numbers) will do it with as much class and humility as Marvin has and will.

Not that I mind a little showboating or celebration, I actually enjoy watching "OCHO CINCO", it's players like TO and Moss that I have a problem with. Just sayin' Marvin is as good (IMO better) than any other receiver out there today - he just doesn't get the same amount of "credit" or attention because he just does his work without all the "fluff"

GO COLTS!

[Tak_a_Tak]

True, we are all used to it - we wouldn't take it from anyone else

:lol

This is sooo true.

[dmbgodagirl41]

:lol

This is sooo true.

Hey, I'm just glad people now "get" my comments and don't want to drive a hot poker through my forehead anymore!

[Tak_a_Tak]

Hey, I'm just glad people now "get" my comments and don't want to drive a hot poker through my forehead anymore!

Oh, I still want to drive that poker, don't get confused, I just now don't let it get to me.



;)

[Tak_a_Tak]

I don't get it.....All ESPN talks about is how bad the run D is for the Colts. (No argument here). Then, they talk about how good LJ is, with good reason. Then they all pick the Colts to win??? That makes little sence to me.

Here is one positive thing I had not heard until tonight, KC ranks 31st against the play action pass. They've given up more yards on that type of play than almost all other teams. That is gonna be huge for Manning.

[dmbhoosier21]

I don't get it.....All ESPN talks about is how bad the run D is for the Colts. (No argument here). Then, they talk about how good LJ is, with good reason. Then they all pick the Colts to win??? That makes little sence to me.

Here is one positive thing I had not heard until tonight, KC ranks 31st against the play action pass. They've given up more yards on that type of play than almost all other teams. That is gonna be huge for Manning.

Yeah, that's everyone, not just ESPN - it is odd :freak

[fantasia22]

colts will never win a super bowl with Mr.ChokeArtist as their QB

[Tak_a_Tak]

colts will never win a super bowl with Mr.ChokeArtist as their QB

:lol :lol :lol


Damn! That was some funny shit!!!!

:rolleyes


Haven't had a random comment like that in a while.

[dmbhoosier21]

:lol :lol :lol


Damn! That was some funny shit!!!!

:rolleyes


Haven't had a random comment like that in a while.


:lol People with their witty comments about football and the Colts, where do they come up with these things

[SoRight24]

Peyton sucks. ;)

:lol

[dmbhoosier21]

Peyton sucks. ;)

:lol


:lol This coming from a NY Jets fan

[SoRight24]

It was a joke my Hoosier friend, a joke.

[dmbhoosier21]

It was a joke my Hoosier friend, a joke.

My apologies.......my sarcasm radar must be down. Just ready to go for tomorrow. BTW I am a Jets fan for the weekend, just cus' you guys are playing NE.

[tedies]

I don't get it.....All ESPN talks about is how bad the run D is for the Colts. (No argument here). Then, they talk about how good LJ is, with good reason. Then they all pick the Colts to win??? That makes little sence to me.

Here is one positive thing I had not heard until tonight, KC ranks 31st against the play action pass. They've given up more yards on that type of play than almost all other teams. That is gonna be huge for Manning.

well the run game is not the only aspect of the game of football.... they say the colts will win because they are the better team.. lets face it, the chiefs got into the playoffs by the skin of their teeth. The colt are a more seasoned team and they def have the edge especially playing at the rca dome

[Tak_a_Tak]

well the run game is not the only aspect of the game of football.... they say the colts will win because they are the better team.. lets face it, the chiefs got into the playoffs by the skin of their teeth. The colt are a more seasoned team and they def have the edge especially playing at the rca dome

I understand that, but when you have a running back as good as LJ, and a run D that is giving up an avg. of 7 yards a carry, why would you not run just about every damn time? Even on plays where LJ is out, I'd run it on the Colts. The one stat that bothers me the most is that the Colts rank last on rushing 3rd down conversions.

:thumbsdow

[Tak_a_Tak]

Peyton sucks. ;)

:lol

:lol

:thumbsup

[dmbhoosier21]

Let's go Colts! :bounce

[tedies]

I understand that, but when you have a running back as good as LJ, and a run D that is giving up an avg. of 7 yards a carry, why would you not run just about every damn time? Even on plays where LJ is out, I'd run it on the Colts. The one stat that bothers me the most is that the Colts rank last on rushing 3rd down conversions.

:thumbsdow

yeah their run D does suck but when KC gets down a score or 2 they cant rely just on LJ... and so far they seem to be doing a pretty good job containing him (not that im a colts fan i just dont want kc to win :shrug )

[laststraw41]

Talk about a lucky break...

[Smoke/Mirrors]

mmmm colts and blueberry muffins...what a great sat. afternoon.

[SmoothD41]

Man, this is ugly. But whatever, COLTS CRUNK

[tedies]

kansas is fading fast... its only a matter of time when colts start blowing up all over the place

[SmoothD41]

God Damnit Manning, jesus christ

[SmoothD41]

this game is painful to watch.

I have a good feeling about our first possession in the 2nd half though....i'm calling a deep bomb 2nd or 3rd play.

[dmbhoosier21]

kansas is fading fast... its only a matter of time when colts start blowing up all over the place

That's what I was thinking the entire first half :BANG

[SmoothD41]

manning you're killllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllling us.

[SmoothD41]

Reggie Wayne, The U.

[SmoothD41]

ballgame, way to go bob.

Gotta give a TON of credit to the defense today. With the exception of KC's scoring drive, they were unbelievable. And that was kind of bullshit because Vinatieri kicked it out of bounds, letting the Chiefs start at the 40. We are going to have to play a hell of a lot better @ Baltimore next weekend, obviously.

[dmbhoosier21]

Colts will hold LJ under 50 yards and win 34 to 13.

......how did you do it?

Who would have thunk it - Manning throwing 3 INTs and the Indy defense stuffing KC's running game.

[Manish Patel]

Let's get some predictions for next week's game.

Colts 28 Baltimore 17!!

[Evans]

My thoughts (I'm a Ravens fan, so I'm obviously biased):

-Jamal has an opportunity here to exploit the rush defense of the Colts. The Ravens are clock eaters and Jamal (with the OL) is a big part of that. You give the thus far efficient Ravens offense enough of a lead and Jamal will run the Colts out of the playoffs.

-Ravens secondary needs to pay attention to Mannings 3 INT's today. I don't think the Colts rush will get anywhere, meaning Manning will be forced to air it out, and often. If Manning is anything less than Platinum next week (and if the Ravens secondary shows up), I think the Ravens have this one.

-Ravens offense needs only to maintain the consistency and efficiency they have shown thus far. That means making the plays you need to make, McNair having his head in the game, and a little of that playoff magic from 2000 thrown in there.

My thoughts on how the Ravens could blow it:

-The Ravens are a fiery squad of guys, big talkers. They tend to get overzealous in the big games. This translates to penalties out the ass. The Ravens have killed themselves with penalties before and they could easily do it next week as well.

-If the game falls into Kyle Bollers hands for whatever reason, the Colts will have a big time opportunity to capitalize. He is a garbage quarterback.

In summary:

If Peyton Manning is ON next week, I don't think the Ravens will do so hot. Peyton may overwork the Ravens secondary to the point where they look like they did in Cincy (lazy and out of the game, allowing for big pass plays). McNair is a great quarterback (I've dealt with Boller for a few years, so McNair is "great" enough for me) but I don't know if he could compensate for a raging Peyton Manning. An early momentum for the Colts will piss the Ravens off and draw them into a penalty quagmire.

That said, I think this game is the Ravens game to lose. The team has come together quite well this year, especially since Fassel left, and they've been consistent. They've largely won the games they absolutely had to win and won the games they should have won. The crowd will be extremely loud, especially since the city is not entirely healed of having lost the Colts over 20 years ago. If the Ravens play the way they have been playing, I call Ravens 21 Colts 13.

[VanHorneDog]

well, i thought LJ would have a better day, i wasnt sure he alone would win it for KC, but to hohld LJ to 32 yards is very impressive.

Do that to Lewis next week and you might find the colts in the AFC championship game.

although, no way can payton throw 3 INTs again.

btw, that was the worst NFL game ive seen in a while.

[VanHorneDog]

My thoughts (I'm a Ravens fan, so I'm obviously biased):

-Jamal has an opportunity here to exploit the rush defense of the Colts. The Ravens are clock eaters and Jamal (with the OL) is a big part of that. You give the thus far efficient Ravens offense enough of a lead and Jamal will run the Colts out of the playoffs.

-Ravens secondary needs to pay attention to Mannings 3 INT's today. I don't think the Colts rush will get anywhere, meaning Manning will be forced to air it out, and often. If Manning is anything less than Platinum next week (and if the Ravens secondary shows up), I think the Ravens have this one.

-Ravens offense needs only to maintain the consistency and efficiency they have shown thus far. That means making the plays you need to make, McNair having his head in the game, and a little of that playoff magic from 2000 thrown in there.

My thoughts on how the Ravens could blow it:

-The Ravens are a fiery squad of guys, big talkers. They tend to get overzealous in the big games. This translates to penalties out the ass. The Ravens have killed themselves with penalties before and they could easily do it next week as well.

-If the game falls into Kyle Bollers hands for whatever reason, the Colts will have a big time opportunity to capitalize. He is a garbage quarterback.

In summary:

If Peyton Manning is ON next week, I don't think the Ravens will do so hot. Peyton may overwork the Ravens secondary to the point where they look like they did in Cincy (lazy and out of the game, allowing for big pass plays). McNair is a great quarterback (I've dealt with Boller for a few years, so McNair is "great" enough for me) but I don't know if he could compensate for a raging Peyton Manning. An early momentum for the Colts will piss the Ravens off and draw them into a penalty quagmire.

That said, I think this game is the Ravens game to lose. The team has come together quite well this year, especially since Fassel left, and they've been consistent. They've largely won the games they absolutely had to win and won the games they should have won. The crowd will be extremely loud, especially since the city is not entirely healed of having lost the Colts over 20 years ago. If the Ravens play the way they have been playing, I call Ravens 21 Colts 13.

i think that is probably likely, but i find that most Ravens fans are too full of themselves that they beat the chargers. its kinda anoying.

[Evans]

i think that is probably likely, but i find that most Ravens fans are too full of themselves that they beat the chargers. its kinda anoying.

Most of them are? That's odd, the Chargers game was very close. Now I'd be full of myself about it if the Ravens had shut them out ;) .

[Tak_a_Tak]

Damn, I don't know what the hell that was on the field today, but I liked it!! I'll be the first to say I'm shocked at what the D did today. Hat's off to them. I think we can beat the Ravens. The coaching staff has seen McNair many times over the years, so that sould be a good match up.

Also, three INTs for Manning.....only one was a bad pass. If Marvin breaks the other way the other two are not INTs. But, they still go the other way, regardless.

[VanHorneDog]

Most of them are? That's odd, the Chargers game was very close. Now I'd be full of myself about it if the Ravens had shut them out ;) .

good to know there are some decent raven fans. good luck against the colts.:)

[dmbhoosier21]

well, i thought LJ would have a better day, i wasnt sure he alone would win it for KC, but to hohld LJ to 32 yards is very impressive.

Do that to Lewis next week and you might find the colts in the AFC championship game.

although, no way can payton throw 3 INTs again.

btw, that was the worst NFL game ive seen in a while.

IF Indy D keeps it up, biased or not, Colts win the SB.......of course that is a huge, gigantic, collosal IF

I am just going to stop trying to figure out the NFL cus' obviously based on today's two games, anything can happen. I am just going to sit back, hopefully enjoy and hope for the best for the Indianapolis Colts. I have been burned too many times the past few years to get my hopes too high up.

OH and any game that the Colts win, esp. in the playoffs is a good game, yeah I'm a little biased.

GO COLTS!

[VanHorneDog]

IF Indy D keeps it up, biased or not, Colts win the SB.......of course that is a huge, gigantic, collosal IF

I am just going to stop trying to figure out the NFL cus' obviously based on today's two games, anything can happen. I am just going to sit back, hopefully enjoy and hope for the best for the Indianapolis Colts. I have been burned too many times the past few years to get my hopes too high up.

OH and any game that the Colts win, esp. in the playoffs is a good game, yeah I'm a little biased.

GO COLTS!

good, im glad somebody enjoyed it. lol.

i think if the colts D keeps it up, payton manning and that offense will score at least 17. which, would mean the colts win.

should be a good one.

i however, was routing for KC, id rather play KC than NY or NE as a chargers fan. ;)

[dmbhoosier21]

good, im glad somebody enjoyed it. lol.

i think if the colts D keeps it up, payton manning and that offense will score at least 17. which, would mean the colts win.

should be a good one.

i however, was routing for KC, id rather play KC than NY or NE as a chargers fan. ;)

Chargers are definitely the team to beat - obviously but I'd rather play SD than NE, if it comes to that - not cus I am afraid of NE but I'd rather not discuss football with their fans.

[VanHorneDog]

Chargers are definitely the team to beat - obviously but I'd rather play SD than NE, if it comes to that - not cus I am afraid of NE but I'd rather not discuss football with their fans.

:lol

id rather play the lesser team. i sure hope that Harison is out for the Charger/Pats game (if it comes to that)

without him i expect we might do the same thing we did to them last two times we have played them.

win.

[dmbhoosier21]

:lol

id rather play the lesser team. i sure hope that Harison is out for the Charger/Pats game (if it comes to that)

without him i expect we might do the same thing we did to them last two times we have played them.

win.

Yeah, that Harrison guy is pretty good - heard he can hit pretty hard

[Tiduwho]

Colts will hold LJ under 50 yards and win 34 to 13.

Aigh.

The Colts holding a runner under 50 yards is like Rex Grossman not throwing an interception.

It can't be done!!


:lol :lol

:lol



Zing!

:lol :lol




Larry Johnson - 13 rushes for 32 yards.



Owned and officially embarassed.

[SmoothD41]

the Colts D was clearly sandbagging it all year. They fooled EVERYBODY.

[Tiduwho]

The Colts holding a runner under 50 yards is like Rex Grossman not throwing an interception.

It can't be done!!

That's why it's happened 8 times this year? And 3 of the non-no INT-games only had 1?


Sounds like it can't be done. :rolleyes

[tyler1389]

I was glad to see the that the colts defensive line finally grew a pair of balls today... maybe the colts arent finished after all.

[Bron Yr Aur]

That's why it's happened 8 times this year? And 3 of the non-no INT-games only had 1?


Sounds like it can't be done. :rolleyes

You're a little too defensive of anything related to the Bears. It was just a joke, no need to take offense.

[Tak_a_Tak]

Owned and officially embarassed.

You're a little too defensive of anything related to the Bears. It was just a joke, no need to take offense.

Ya, I agree.


Anyway, noone's embarassed here. I wish you good luck in finding ANYONE who thought the Colts D could play like that. You won't find anyone, not even me- a 5 year season ticket holder. Let's wait and see how well Grossman does next weekend before we start talks about being embarassed.

[Tiduwho]

You're a little too defensive of anything related to the Bears. It was just a joke, no need to take offense.

That's why my main comment was directed at everyone laughing at me for crazily assuming Bob Sanders (their Mike Brown) would make a difference in the Colts run defense? :ugh


It's not as if he hadn't already proven how much a difference he made on the Colts D last year or anything. :rolleyes



The Rex comment was an afterthought going off of the Colts comment that it "can't be done".

[Manish Patel]

It's a good thing there are no more holidays coming up, so we don't have to worry about Grossman losing his concentration.

:lol :lol :lol

[tedies]

i really hope manning stomps over Baltimore, I hate the ravens almost as much as i hate the steelers. I really think if the offense plays with just a little consistency and your D looks half as good as they did yesterday i think you wont have a problem with the ravens. Your O is way more potent then mcnair and their D is overrated

[Tiduwho]

It's a good thing there are no more holidays coming up, so we don't have to worry about Grossman losing his concentration.

:lol :lol :lol

All of our QBs are drunks now.

Sexy Rexy, Greasy, and the Throat Beard. They'd make a good Party Brigade. :thumbsup

[Manish Patel]

The Colts won in Baltimore last year with that same defense. So, I am not worried about our offense. I just hope our defense doesn't get big headed, from everyone jumping on the bandwagon. It's better when no one has faith in them and they play piised off!!

KC has a better runner and a better offensive line than Baltimore. McNair is going to be the X-factor. We have trouble with quarterbacks that can scramble.

[Tiduwho]

i really hope manning stomps over Baltimore, I hate the ravens almost as much as i hate the steelers. I really think if the offense plays with just a little consistency and your D looks half as good as they did yesterday i think you wont have a problem with the ravens. Your O is way more potent then mcnair and their D is overrated

The Ravens logo looks like a Rat-bird.

[tedies]

The Ravens logo looks like a Rat-bird.

:thumbsup

[Evans]

i really hope manning stomps over Baltimore, I hate the ravens almost as much as i hate the steelers. I really think if the offense plays with just a little consistency and your D looks half as good as they did yesterday i think you wont have a problem with the ravens. Your O is way more potent then mcnair and their D is overrated

Their D is over-rated? That's just a lie. They are ranked 1st in the NFL in Total Defense AND Points Allowed. I think this is going to be a great game, you have the top ranked D against the Colts 3rd ranked offense. Colts are also 2nd in the NFL in points scored. Like I said, it should be a great game.

[tedies]

Their D is over-rated? That's just a lie. They are ranked 1st in the NFL in Total Defense AND Points Allowed. I think this is going to be a great game, you have the top ranked D against the Colts 3rd ranked offense. Colts are also 2nd in the NFL in points scored. Like I said, it should be a great game.

Oh dont get me wrong they have a great D... they however are not invincible like everyone makes them out to be. If you play against them right you can score points. yes they are very hard to read but if you have a manning (or a palmer) at your helm you can try to pick them apart and they do have their weak points (the big play). You are right that it will be a great game and will be intresting to see what the colts can do. Avoid Reid and Lewis(hard to do of course) and the colts can beat this D easily imo. Keep in mind they probably only need about 20 or so points to win this game

[Heavy As Stone]

Um. All I have to say is fuck. yeah. GO COLTS! If they keep playing like that, seriously, they can win the superbowl.

[Evans]

Oh dont get me wrong they have a great D... they however are not invincible like everyone makes them out to be. If you play against them right you can score points. yes they are very hard to read but if you have a manning (or a palmer) at your helm you can try to pick them apart and they do have their weak points (the big play). You are right that it will be a great game and will be intresting to see what the colts can do. Avoid Reid and Lewis(hard to do of course) and the colts can beat this D easily imo. Keep in mind they probably only need about 20 or so points to win this game

Oh, okay, well I do agree there. No way they are invincible, that's for sure. Look at the second match-up the Ravens had against Cincy this season. The Bengals marched up and down the field, the DL couldn't penetrate the line to rush the passer and the secondary was blowing coverage left and right. Not to mention the Cincy secondary showed up to play. The Ravens still only lost that game by a touchdown though, as odd as that is. They should've given up about 3 touchdowns more the way they were playing. If THAT Ravens squad shows up, they will certainly be done.

[tedies]

Oh, okay, well I do agree there. No way they are invincible, that's for sure. Look at the second match-up the Ravens had against Cincy this season. The Bengals marched up and down the field, the DL couldn't penetrate the line to rush the passer and the secondary was blowing coverage left and right. Not to mention the Cincy secondary showed up to play. The Ravens still only lost that game by a touchdown though, as odd as that is. They should've given up about 3 touchdowns more the way they were playing. If THAT Ravens squad shows up, they will certainly be done.

your right and the only reason cincy lost the first game against the ravens earlier in the season is because they made 2 simply retarded mistakes in the first 3 minutes of the game to put them up 14 to nothing before we could blink and cincy only lost by 6 points... raven offense is bland and i dont think can keep up with colts O, that is if they dont do their choking thing they like to do during the playoffs :shrug anyways like I sad before im not a fan of the colts but i will be cheering for them next week

[SmoothD41]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPzGI3JAbs0

AWESOME.

[Heavy As Stone]

After about 10 seconds of that I was about to turn it off.

...but it sucked me in.

That was great.

[Tiduwho]

Yeah baby! Let's go Colts!!!


Except Dungy, what the f are you doing on 3rd down? Letting them stop you because you are running the ball is only giving them confidence and firing them up. Stop being stubborn.

[malarks26]

Colts are really blowing it early in this game. They should easily be up 14-0 but instead have made some horrible 3rd down playcalls and it's only a 6-0 game. This could come back and bite them later on today.

[tedies]

Colts are really blowing it early in this game. They should easily be up 14-0 but instead have made some horrible 3rd down playcalls and it's only a 6-0 game. This could come back and bite them later on today.

or at least 10-0 but your right

[Tiduwho]

The Colts NEED to score Touchdowns. I just don't trust the Colts defense enough to be in a low scoring game.

[malarks26]

The Colts NEED to score Touchdowns. I just don't trust the Colts defense enough to be in a low scoring game.

No trust at all....they've been inconsistent all year long.

[tedies]

damn ravens knocking on the door.....

[tedies]

Holy crap nice int

[Tiduwho]

What a momentum shift. If he doesn't come out of nowhere with that INT, that's a definite touchdown. Ravens take the lead, and Peyton comes out even more nervous.


Instead, they look re-energized. Manning looks to be settling down this drive.....and 5 seconds later almost throws an INT. Eek.

[malarks26]

Yeah, great drive rolling here for the Colts.

[Tiduwho]

Hits the bottom crossbar and falls in. Wow.

[tedies]

9-3 at halftime.. big defensive game so far

[malarks26]

9-3 at halftime.. big defensive game so far

Definitely should have put money on the under. ;)

[Tiduwho]

3rd and 3 for the game, and Dungy runs it. The man has balls. Stingy, stubborn balls.

[Tiduwho]

There is nothing more that I'd like to see than for it to be Pats vs Colts in the AFC Championship, and for Vin to hit the game winning field goal. God do I want to see that. PLEASE??!?

[DMBfan41]

so, i think Indy is glad they got Vinatieri

Big win for the Colts, this was quite impressive

[dmbhoosier21]

Yeesh, who would have expected that


Manning & Co. play like that next week they will lose - without a doubt

but, damn am I happy the Colts won

VINATIERI = MVP

That last drive was amazing, Colts soft? Kept the ball away from the best D in the league for 7 min. by primarily running - unbelievable

and that Defense - where'd all this come from?!?!?!?

VI

[Evans]

Nice job Indy, my hats off to ya. Indy did a great job of winning good field position. Ravens just couldn't get it done, nor could they make anything happen.

Good game, funny how no touchdowns were scored. I'd say all things considered, the Colts D still held their own this week (granted the Ravens O is nothing much to hold your own against).

[Tiduwho]

Yeesh, who would have expected that


Manning & Co. play like that next week they will lose - without a doubt

but, damn am I happy the Colts won

VINATIERI = MVP

That last drive was amazing, Colts soft? Kept the ball away from the best D in the league for 7 min. by primarily running - unbelievable

and that Defense - where'd all this come from?!?!?!?

VI

Bob Sanders.


Or hey, maybe they were just faking it all this time? ;)

[DMBfan41]

Peyton will have to turn it on next week.

Either he's gotta beat Brady or LT, so the Colts are gonna need some offense

[tedies]

Yeesh, who would have expected that


Manning & Co. play like that next week they will lose - without a doubt

but, damn am I happy the Colts won

VINATIERI = MVP

That last drive was amazing, Colts soft? Kept the ball away from the best D in the league for 7 min. by primarily running - unbelievable

and that Defense - where'd all this come from?!?!?!?

VI

defiantly

[dmbhoosier21]

Bob Sanders.


Or hey, maybe they were just faking it all this time? ;)

The difference is up front - the gaping holes are gone; it's something with the D-line. But yeah, Bob Sanders has had a great impact.

NE - what the hell were they thinking letting go of Vinatieri, guy is unreal

[malarks26]

Wow, the Colts defense has manned up the past 2 weeks. Looks like they made the right move in the offseason by picking up Vinatieri too. I guarantee VanderDouche would have missed at least 2 of those 5 FGs today.

[Tak_a_Tak]

As much as it's going to kill me...............I'm the biggest Pats fan tomorrow night!!!



How 'bout that D?!?!?!?!!!!

[dmbhoosier21]

Wow, the Colts defense has manned up the past 2 weeks. Looks like they made the right move in the offseason by picking up Vinatieri too. I guarantee VanderDouche would have missed at least 2 of those 5 FGs today.

idiot kicker

[malarks26]

idiot kicker

Yup. :thumbsup :thumbsup

[SoRight24]

Vanderjagt and Sauerbrun, two people who should learn to keep their damn mouth shut.

[Tak_a_Tak]

idiot kicker

liquered up idiot kicker

[dmbhoosier21]

As much as it's going to kill me...............I'm the biggest Pats fan tomorrow night!!!



How 'bout that D?!?!?!?!!!!

:ugh I don't understand, does not look like the same unit. It's not just Bob Sanders; it's the front 4 - the gaping holes are gone! Plus ROB MORRIS - great job as OLB

[malarks26]

:ugh I don't understand, does not look like the same unit. It's not just Bob Sanders; it's the front 4 - the gaping holes are gone! Plus ROB MORRIS - great job as OLB

Yeah, they've made some huge adjustments on the defensive front in the past few weeks.....just an outstanding job. :thumbsup

[dmbhoosier21]

Yeah, they've made some huge adjustments on the defensive front in the past few weeks.....just an outstanding job. :thumbsup

I think the they are just crashing down more (the ends) as oppose to just exclusively going after the QB. And there is usually an extra DB "pinching" from the outside. Hell I don't care what they are doing, they need to do it again next week

[Tak_a_Tak]

:ugh I don't understand, does not look like the same unit. It's not just Bob Sanders; it's the front 4 - the gaping holes are gone! Plus ROB MORRIS - great job as OLB

I would never think one man could make that much of an impact....buy I guess he does. Plus others like June are making the plays they've been missing all year.

[Tak_a_Tak]

Also, hats off to Rhodes. He came in the end and made some fucking big plays to help win that game.

[dmbgodagirl41]

Contrats to Indy! I was kind of hoping that Baltimore would win so if the Pats won, then they could come to Baltimore and I could more accurately stalk, er, find Tom Brady :)

I was gonna go downtown with my girls tonight, but I think we will just stick around Towson :lol

[dmbhoosier21]

Also, hats off to Rhodes. He came in the end and made some fucking big plays to help win that game.

:thumbsup

[Tak_a_Tak]

Contrats to Indy! I was kind of hoping that Baltimore would win so if the Pats won, then they could come to Baltimore and I could more accurately stalk, er, find Tom Brady :)

I was gonna go downtown with my girls tonight, but I think we will just stick around Towson :lol

You got any extra Pats gear I can use tomorrow? I'm pulling for them, no matter how much it hurts.

[tedies]

I am just happy the ravens lost :D

[dmbgodagirl41]

You got any extra Pats gear I can use tomorrow? I'm pulling for them, no matter how much it hurts.

Sure, what you need? I have five different tommy jerseys, a pats helmet, sweatshirts, tee shirts, a few pairs of PJ pants, blankets, scarves, beer coozies, mardi gras beads....anything :)

[Tak_a_Tak]

I am just happy the ravens lost :D

Me too.

:thumbsup

:D

[Tak_a_Tak]

Sure, what you need? I have five different tommy jerseys, a pats helmet, sweatshirts, tee shirts, a few pairs of PJ pants, blankets, scarves, beer coozies, mardi gras beads....anything :)

I was thinking more like a thong and pasties.

[dmbgodagirl41]

I am just happy the ravens lost :D

:lol me too. SO much ridiculous Ravens bandwagon fellatio this whole week. I was going to go into the city tonight, but I think ppl might now be coming here to drink and watch the NO game :)

None of us own bullet-proof vests....

[dmbgodagirl41]

I was thinking more like a thong and pasties.

Hmm...no thong (I do have regular undies), but I do have a bunch of Patriots Coasters that can be taped on as pasties!

[Tak_a_Tak]

Hmm...no thong (I do have regular undies), but I do have a bunch of Patriots Coasters that can be taped on as pasties!

Deal!

:thumbsup

[dmbhoosier21]

You got any extra Pats gear I can use tomorrow? I'm pulling for them, no matter how much it hurts.

You are tougher than I

My skin would start hissing like a piece of bacon and would start to smoke and burn - just can't do it

[dmbgodagirl41]

Deal!

:thumbsup

*shoves them in an envelope* :)

[Heavy As Stone]

GO COLTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe this IS the year??

[dmbgodagirl41]

GO COLTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe this IS the year??

:lol you're cute.

[Heavy As Stone]

:lol you're cute.

Thanks baybay

[dmbgodagirl41]

Thanks baybay

Anytime! :)
Im actually so happy that I no longer have to listen to frickin' ghetto ass bandwagon Baltimore fans as they wear their stupid purple shit around anymore. good lord, it's about time the Ravens realize that they aren't good.

[twosteppinpun]

Holy crap, the was the most boring game I've seen...

[dmbgodagirl41]

Holy crap, the was the most boring game I've seen...

I'm sure after you watch Seattle v. Chicago, you won't think that.

[DMBZeppelin]

It's cool the Colts won, but why aren't more fans concerned about Manning's 5 INTs in two games? From what commentators said though he probably should of had more in this game (I missed the beginning of the game). Oh well if the Colts defense keeps playing like this they'll be hard to beat the rest of the way.

[SmoothD41]

It's cool the Colts won, but why aren't more fans concerned about Manning's 5 INTs in two games? From what commentators said though he probably should of had more in this game (I missed the beginning of the game). Oh well if the Colts defense keeps playing like this they'll be hard to beat the rest of the way.

uhhhh, because they're winning. It is a very, very good thing that Manning has played so shitty yet the Colts have still found ways to win pretty easily. It is very refreshing.

COLTS

[VanHorneDog]

uhhhh, because they're winning.

COLTS

+1

nobody cares if you win and they are winning.

i just dont see manning being able to get out of game against SD or NE with that type of trend. so, it should get attention. but, right now dont worry. just celebrate.

[VanHorneDog]

Anytime! :)
Im actually so happy that I no longer have to listen to frickin' ghetto ass bandwagon Baltimore fans as they wear their stupid purple shit around anymore. good lord, it's about time the Ravens realize that they aren't good.

i dunno 13-4 in the AFC is pretty good.

[SmoothD41]

+1

nobody cares if you win and they are winning.

i just dont see manning being able to get out of game against SD or NE with that type of trend. so, it should get attention. but, right now dont worry. just celebrate.

i could see them beating the Patriots at home if Manning throws another INT or two next week, but probably not the Chargers on the road.

[VanHorneDog]

i could see them beating the Patriots at home if Manning throws another INT or two next week, but probably not the Chargers on the road.

personally im glad the colts won, i was way more scared of the baltimore defense than the colts.

[iammine]

personally im glad the colts won, i was way more scared of the baltimore defense than the colts.

i don't see the colt's advancing past the next game

1) they have one of the worst defenses i've seen in a while. if dungy spends the next week planning to stop LT, they can do it. but do they have an answer for gates and co? their secondary hasn't really been tested, but doesn't look too impressive to me.

2) Dungy out-coached the pats the last time they faced off, flat out. Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. Bellichick will not lose twice in a season to the same time. In the last game, the pats tried too much fancy shit rather than having time-killin corey dillon or maroney pound the ball up the gut for 5 yards a carry. Again, what does dungy/coaches focus on? the run game or stopping brady?

2b) Pats on the road will be 8-1 at that point, so that negates the home field advantage (especially coming off of a win at a stadium which refused to sell tickets to people outside of southern california...another rant in and of itself)

2c) Peyton has 5 INTs in 2 games, going against the man with the most picks in the league. outlook isn't too good

2d) he's peyton manning, and it's the playoffs. he's bound to collapse... again. give it time (and i'm an optimist) let's face it. he can throw for all the records he wants, but i'll take brady's 3 rings over a dozen of manning's regular season MVP awards...dan marino, charles barkley... all over again

one benefit for the colts is that they have the piece-of-shit-sonofabitch traitor kicker in vinatierri. if it comes down to the kicking game against the pats, the colts have the advantage, especially inside a dome.


however, it won't be that close because manning will throw at least 3 ints in the next round.

sorry colts fans. it was a good ride, but it ends here

[tedies]

i dunno 13-4 in the AFC is pretty good.

very true, they made it this far w/that not so good D that is now playing very well in the playoffs somehow:freak . If they end up playing the pats at home, they have a good chance of going to the superbowl...not so much if they have to play san diego

[jaking1185]

i don't see the colt's advancing past the next game

1) they have one of the worst defenses i've seen in a while. if dungy spends the next week planning to stop LT, they can do it. but do they have an answer for gates and co? their secondary hasn't really been tested, but doesn't look too impressive to me.

The problem with this is that San Diego does not have a veteran QB. Rivers has played ok, but watching their games this year he did not look like a gamebreaker, more of a caretaker. If they still had Brees I'd be more scared. Rivers did not seem to notice he had a Pro-Bowl TE and did not throw to him enough. A rookie (playing-wise) QB against the Patriots? I just am not as sold on the Chargers winning this game as most people are.

I personally would like to see the monkey get tossed off of Peyton's back.:monkey

[PeteSeltz]

now that the birds are out....GO COLTS...peyton manning is a good guy that diserves to win a superbowl

[SteelerMan]

:thumbsup

Congrats Colts fans. Thanks for knocking out the Ratbirds. The prospect of a Ravens-Patriots AFC Championship game (two of my four most hated teams) had me shuddering.

[Manish Patel]

In two games the Colts have given up 14 total points. Our rushing defense is holding teams under 100 yards. We are averaging 2 INT's a game and we are putting pressure on opposing QB's. We clearly have the best defense in the playoffs.

[Tak_a_Tak]

i don't see the colt's advancing past the next game

1) they have one of the worst defenses i've seen in a while. if dungy spends the next week planning to stop LT, they can do it. but do they have an answer for gates and co? their secondary hasn't really been tested, but doesn't look too impressive to me.

2) Dungy out-coached the pats the last time they faced off, flat out. Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. Bellichick will not lose twice in a season to the same time. In the last game, the pats tried too much fancy shit rather than having time-killin corey dillon or maroney pound the ball up the gut for 5 yards a carry. Again, what does dungy/coaches focus on? the run game or stopping brady?

2b) Pats on the road will be 8-1 at that point, so that negates the home field advantage (especially coming off of a win at a stadium which refused to sell tickets to people outside of southern california...another rant in and of itself)

2c) Peyton has 5 INTs in 2 games, going against the man with the most picks in the league. outlook isn't too good

2d) he's peyton manning, and it's the playoffs. he's bound to collapse... again. give it time (and i'm an optimist) let's face it. he can throw for all the records he wants, but i'll take brady's 3 rings over a dozen of manning's regular season MVP awards...dan marino, charles barkley... all over again

one benefit for the colts is that they have the piece-of-shit-sonofabitch traitor kicker in vinatierri. if it comes down to the kicking game against the pats, the colts have the advantage, especially inside a dome.


however, it won't be that close because manning will throw at least 3 ints in the next round.

sorry colts fans. it was a good ride, but it ends here


:lol
There are so many things to point out in you coments, it would take me too long.
:lol
Well, we are now three games into the playoffs, and the Colts were not ment to win any of them. I guess that MUST mean there's no way we can win the next one.

I still can't understand how the D can be so flat, and then just flip the switch and turn in on now. I dunno, but I'll take it.

[malarks26]

now that the birds are out....GO COLTS...peyton manning is a good guy that diserves to win a superbowl

I agree 100%! :thumbsup

[luke7]

You guys just won the Super Bowl.

[justinandimcool]

Please rape the Pats. Thank you.

[RJ2kWJ]

You guys just won the Super Bowl.

Yea because the Pats didnt just beat the best team in the AFC. They have absolutely NO chance of beating the Colts. :rolleyes

[VanHorneDog]

Please rape the Pats. Thank you.

or at least make sure Tom Brady can never throw a pass again in the NFL.

[RJ2kWJ]

or at least make sure Tom Brady can never throw a pass again in the NFL.

Thats fucked up no matter how you read it or who you're a fan of.

[VanHorneDog]

Thats fucked up no matter how you read it or who you're a fan of.

i dont care right now. i cant stand tom brady and his success. he has plenty of money. i think its time for somebody else to win.


(oh and yeah, yeah it is. of course i really dont mean it im just really sad right now)

[Tak_a_Tak]

Alright, the love fest is over. Fuck the Pats!!!!!

[VanHorneDog]

Alright, the love fest is over. Fuck the Pats!!!!!

nah, even i dont hate the pats. the chargers lost it because they come from San Diego.

[tedies]

i do NOT want to see new england in the super bowl. So the colts better win! After next week i will continue to not like the colts but i hate new england more(dillion is a bitch).

[VanHorneDog]

i do NOT want to see new england in the super bowl. So the colts better win! After next week i will continue to not like the colts but i hate new england more(dillion is a bitch).

i will not watch the AFC championship game. and i will only watch the NFC or the Super bowl for Drew Brees. big fan.

[SmoothD41]

Bring it on.

[VanHorneDog]

oh, and go colts. i dont mind routing for them as long as they arent playing the chargers. my GF is from indy so we watch the games.

[nescient]

This is gonna be one hell of a game...I'm actually planning on buying tickets to be at this historical event!...go colts..

[VanHorneDog]

This is gonna be one hell of a game...I'm actually planning on buying tickets to be at this historical event!...go colts..

10 bucks it turns into a shit game that ends up close like the whole AFC playoffs.

[Heavy As Stone]

So anyone else going to try and get tickets?

[Tak_a_Tak]

So anyone else going to try and get tickets?

:D


I've already got mine.



(Who here want's to go? There could be an extra with the group I go with.)

[Tak_a_Tak]

nah, even i dont hate the pats. the chargers lost it because they come from San Diego.

Well, being a Colts fan, I've hated the Pats for a long time. I was only pulling for them last night because with them winning, the Colts would be back home. Now that they've won, I'm a hater again.

[malarks26]

I can't wait for this game! Hopefully Manning and the boys step up and put a good romping on the Pats.

[dmbhoosier21]

Alright, the love fest is over. Fuck the Pats!!!!!



Here we go! FUCK THE PATS. We cannot lose again, just can't. Oh and my gf might be able to snag a couple of tix for next week, if you are going to be out there tailgating, let's have a couple of beers before the game. I wish she hadn't told me about the tix, till she was sure, now I'm all excited and will be bitterly dissapointed if the tix falls through.

GO COLTS!

I hope the media keeps talking shit about the Colts, it's been working so far.

[dmbhoosier21]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/andrew_perloff/01/14/afc.championship/index.html

Patriots will stump Manning, Colts (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/andrew_perloff/01/14/afc.championship/index.html)

That's a good start

[OneSwtWld34]

Sucks that tickets weren't made available on TM online this morning!! I'm usually a guru when it comes to the multiple browsers and getting on at 10am and getting tickets! Oh well.. next time!

[Tak_a_Tak]

Here we go! FUCK THE PATS. We cannot lose again, just can't. Oh and my gf might be able to snag a couple of tix for next week, if you are going to be out there tailgating, let's have a couple of beers before the game. I wish she hadn't told me about the tix, till she was sure, now I'm all excited and will be bitterly dissapointed if the tix falls through.

GO COLTS!

I hope the media keeps talking shit about the Colts, it's been working so far.

:thumbsup

Unless there is some really bad storm blowing through, we will be out there tailgating. Let me know if you're able to go, and I'll let you know where we always park at.

[Tak_a_Tak]

Sucks that tickets weren't made available on TM online this morning!! I'm usually a guru when it comes to the multiple browsers and getting on at 10am and getting tickets! Oh well.. next time!

:thumbsdow

That sucks dude. If I hear anything about extras, I'll let you know. A guy I sit with might be upgrading our seats, and selling ours. I'll keep you posted.

[Tak_a_Tak]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/andrew_perloff/01/14/afc.championship/index.html

Patriots will stump Manning, Colts (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/andrew_perloff/01/14/afc.championship/index.html)

That's a good start

Wow.....I can't believe it. SI doesn't think the Colts can win. BIG shocker....

Sometimes SI and ESPN and sooooo east coast it makes me sick. Not with just the NFL, but with most sports.

[dmbhoosier21]

:thumbsup

Unless there is some really bad storm blowing through, we will be out there tailgating. Let me know if you're able to go, and I'll let you know where we always park at.


Good deal

[twosteppinpun]

I'm a Colts fan this week. Fuck the Patriots!

[SteelerMan]

Every Steelers fan I know is pulling for the Colts this weekend. I really hope they can pull it off.

[pepita193]

Colts 4 Life

[Tak_a_Tak]

Every Steelers fan I know is pulling for the Colts this weekend. I really hope they can pull it off.

:thumbsup

Thanks

[DrinkNoH2O]

Wow, I cannot believe the defense played so well in the last two games. As long as they play relatively well and Peyton is on, Indy should definitely win. The Colts beat them in New England, let's hope they can beat them in the Dome as well.

This is going to be the game that defines Peyton's career, one way or another.

[chr35919]

belicheck owns peyton manning.

[RJ2kWJ]

Is this game in Peytons head at ALL? Just because of what he has gone through against the Pats in the playoffs. I mean im sure hes gotta be mentally rattled... atleast slightly.

[Heavy As Stone]

Damn, I want to go so bad, but tickets are going to be WAY too rich for my blood.

[chr35919]

Is this game in Peytons head at ALL? Im just because of what he has gone through against the Pats in the playoffs. I mean im sure hes gotta be mentally rattled... atleast slightly.
for sure...i feel like he'll be scared and second guessing all game.

[twosteppinpun]

How great would it be if Vinatieri kicked a game winner?
I would laugh my ass off.

[RJ2kWJ]

How great would it be if Vinatieri kicked a game winner?
I would laugh my ass off.

Or if Gostkowski did it as the replacement for Adam, with 3 seconds left. :lol

[twosteppinpun]

Or if Gostkowski did it as the replacement for Adam, with 3 seconds left. :lol

Had to rain on my parade didn't you? :twenty4

[RJ2kWJ]

Had to rain on my parade didn't you? :twenty4

Yup ;)

Just coming from someone who isn't a fan of either team... I think either finish via a kicker would be hilarious.