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by Rushville
Mon Jan 16, 2006 7:43 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: What are your team's offseason needs?
Replies: 15
Views: 1339

Indianapolis Colts: T. Martin
by Rushville
Mon Jan 16, 2006 4:23 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: What kind of fans do you have in Indy?
Replies: 18
Views: 1918

What kind of fans do you expect to see here in Indy? The kind that would sell their tickets to an opposing teams fans so they could spend the time at a Tony Stewart meet and greet. And there is my point personified again. Tony Stewart - 1 IRL Series Championship. 2 NASCAR Nextel Cup Championships. ...
by Rushville
Mon Jan 16, 2006 4:17 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: Refs try to jam the Steelers, Colts & Manning still lose
Replies: 18
Views: 1534

I'm still not sure about the INT call. It sure looked to me like Troy's knee was off the ground when he lost the ball. But I'll reserve judgment until I see the Wednesday night breakdown on NFL Network. The call that pisses me off is the non pass interference call in the 2nd quarter. Whomever was r...
by Rushville
Mon Jan 16, 2006 3:46 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: What kind of fans do you have in Indy?
Replies: 18
Views: 1918

Re: What kind of fans do you have in Indy?

The Colts have a home playoff game and management feels it necessary to ask people not to sell their tickets? http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06012/636696.stm Some REAL motivated fans you got there Indy. :lol: :lol: :lol: What kind of fans do we have here? Well, take a look at history and tell me wh...
by Rushville
Thu Jan 12, 2006 10:06 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: Joey Porter goes OFF
Replies: 22
Views: 1963

According to Colts safety Mike Doss, it was Porter and one other Steeler who, before the Monday Night game, came out in the pre-game warmups and started talking trash to the Colts. The Colts then came out, all fired up and immediately put 7 on the board, put Willie Parker down 2 yards deep in the ba...
by Rushville
Tue Jan 03, 2006 9:21 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: Grade your team's draft
Replies: 9
Views: 1068

Indianapolis Colts: The '05 draft didn't produce much for the Colts in terms of impact players. The pick that got the most playing time was DB Marlin Jackson who was taken in the first round out of Michigan. But he was brought in mostly in garbage time or when starters were dinged. But the fact that...
by Rushville
Wed Dec 21, 2005 1:10 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: Props to the Chargers
Replies: 4
Views: 868

Update on my call that starters will play the last two games. Dungy said on Tuesday that the starters may play 3 quarters in order to keep rhythym going. However, the Colts injury list going into this week looks a lot like a Major League Baseball mid-season injury list... Robert Mathis DE - foot - o...
by Rushville
Mon Dec 19, 2005 10:00 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: The "STREAK" is over...
Replies: 12
Views: 1475

http://www.handsofgracealf.com/streak.jpg If I'm not mistaken, these guys do the landscaping outside my building. I had to take a closer look after I noticed the mastery of the English language on the sign... "Chargers BreakS Streak"??? Grammar smack may not be cool on a message board, an...
by Rushville
Mon Dec 19, 2005 1:10 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: Props to the Chargers
Replies: 4
Views: 868

Props to the Chargers

The Chargers were able to do what only the Patriots have done in the last few years against the Colts and that is they just ran right over Indy's O-line. Right Tackle Ryam Diem had a horrible game against the Jaguars a week ago and I looked for him to bounce back this week. Not only did he not bounc...
by Rushville
Fri Dec 16, 2005 1:28 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: Bolts vs. Colts
Replies: 51
Views: 2356

Heard more comments from Dungy last night. Sounds more and more like Cato June is going to play. Which is good because they'll need his speed and pass coverage ability to help cover Gates. They continued to say Simon and Mathis will be out. Dungy was asked if the players have come to him and voiced ...
by Rushville
Thu Dec 15, 2005 10:39 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: Bolts vs. Colts
Replies: 51
Views: 2356

I'm beginning to wonder now. Last night's comments from Tony about practice would have you believe that their going about business as usual for the San Diego game. No mention of Sorgi or any other backups. They did make one thing clear though. Anyone who might be dinged, like Marley mentioned, is de...
by Rushville
Wed Dec 14, 2005 6:32 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: Bolts vs. Colts
Replies: 51
Views: 2356

The one monkey that still remains on Peyton Manning's back is the "Can't win the big game." And if the Colts would run their starters out there against the likes of San Diego, Seattle, and Arizona and have something minor happen like Edgerrin turning an ankle, that could have a big effect ...
by Rushville
Wed Dec 14, 2005 1:05 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: Bolts vs. Colts
Replies: 51
Views: 2356

Bolts vs. Colts

I would love to talk about this game as if both teams were going to play at their highest level. But last night on my way home I finally got the hint from Tony Dungy that the Colts won't be playing as if they have to win it. According to Dungy on last night's daily Colts radio show, "We are goi...
by Rushville
Mon Dec 12, 2005 12:55 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: Colts Fans
Replies: 25
Views: 2141

After that, I now have to refer to the Jaguars as "Raiders-East." 1.) Mike Peterson - Maybe that's why Bill Polian didn't offer you a contract a few years ago. Because you're an asshole. I can understand being frustrated at losing. But spearing a defenseless receiver(Reggie Wayne) in the b...
by Rushville
Thu Dec 08, 2005 10:20 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: Colts Fans
Replies: 25
Views: 2141

Whatever dude! I'm gonna go scream my heart out so Mr. Manning won't be able to hear himself talk! ;) Yeah, do that. That really works! :meds: Sincerely, Texans fans, Bengals fans, Ravens fans, Patriots fans, 49ers fans, Titans fans (All from stadiums where Peyton has played on the road this year) ...
by Rushville
Thu Dec 01, 2005 12:59 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: PGH/Indy
Replies: 40
Views: 2933

Do you remember way back to '96, when Harbaugh launched the hail mary to the end zone, on the last play of the AFC championship game. You remember, they ruled it incomplete after it appeared that the Colt's receiver had brought it in??? Hell, I cried during the opening of Pittsburghs introductions ...
by Rushville
Tue Nov 29, 2005 3:42 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: PGH/Indy
Replies: 40
Views: 2933

Anybody remember when a 3-13 Colts squad picked a win against the 13-3 Green Bay Packers? Anything can happen. They don't call it investing on football, they call it gambling on football. Yes, I remember. And in fact, when that went down back in '97 the Colts were 0-10 at the time. But that particu...
by Rushville
Tue Nov 29, 2005 3:08 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: PGH/Indy
Replies: 40
Views: 2933

The speed of the Indy defense was appalling. They are truly transformed. How do they look on the road? They have looked bad in one road game this year and that was Cincinnati. But it sure seemed as if all of the problems that Rudy Johnson caused there were fixed by last night against Jerome Bettis ...
by Rushville
Tue Nov 29, 2005 2:26 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: These guys are crapping in their depends right now.
Replies: 27
Views: 2268

O.k. my bad. I thought he was still out.

So, I guess LT does play defense. Well, at least we know he could for the Ravens.
by Rushville
Tue Nov 29, 2005 2:23 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: PGH/Indy
Replies: 40
Views: 2933

Yea, that sure made up for the lack of insightful football commentary. :lol: :lol: :lol: Are you kidding?! Thanks to John Madden, I learned last night that "When Peyton Manning is between the hash marks, he's in the pocket." You can't just throw out indepth info like that unless you coach...
by Rushville
Tue Nov 29, 2005 2:18 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: These guys are crapping in their depends right now.
Replies: 27
Views: 2268

Is there an update on Gates' foot that I haven't heard?

Does LT play defense?
by Rushville
Tue Nov 29, 2005 1:55 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: These guys are crapping in their depends right now.
Replies: 27
Views: 2268

My first pick for a loss now that Leftwich is down is Seattle. Not that I think Seattle is the cream of the crop in the NFC, that game is IN Seattle on Christmas Eve. The potential for bad weather has me looking at that game. Jacksonville will still be a tough game because their D is so familiar wit...
by Rushville
Tue Nov 29, 2005 1:36 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: PGH/Indy
Replies: 40
Views: 2933

I have to give MAD props to the ABC Monday Night Crew for one thing they did last night. I respect Bill Cowher. I think he's a great coach and perfect for the Steelers. But last night in the second half, when they showed a super slow mo side shot-close-up of Cowher as he's spraying the field with hi...
by Rushville
Tue Nov 29, 2005 1:27 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: PGH/Indy
Replies: 40
Views: 2933

Wow. Welcome to the NFL Forum Gunslinger. I had thought that since the likes of JIT3, Mr. Showtime, the branman, and indychick fell by the wayside long ago that I was flying solo in here as a Colts fan. Now all of the sudden BBMarley pops up and now Gunslinger. It seems a mini Colts Nation is beginn...
by Rushville
Mon Nov 28, 2005 1:19 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: PGH/Indy
Replies: 40
Views: 2933

Ditto what I said in the other thread about this game.


Pittsburgh - 21
Indianapolis - 28
by Rushville
Wed Nov 23, 2005 8:33 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: B_Smack, your thoughts?
Replies: 9
Views: 1080

I think you'll see more Morris in the middle than Brackett to to help that. He gives you about another 20 pounds in the middle over Brackett to help compensate. That plus the bulk of the interior line- Simon listed at 293- has to be 300+, same for Reagor (listed at 285- easily 290's, 300) will help...
by Rushville
Tue Nov 22, 2005 1:47 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: B_Smack, your thoughts?
Replies: 9
Views: 1080

B_Smack, your thoughts?

Should be a hell of a game this coming Monday. Things that bode well for Indy... -It's in the dome. -They get an extra day's rest after a hard faught game in Cincy. -No major Colts injuries Questions about Pittburgh... -Will Roethlisberger play? / How rusty or immobile will he be? -If not Ben, Randl...
by Rushville
Mon Nov 21, 2005 3:46 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: Freaking Indy
Replies: 8
Views: 864

I think they beat San Diego in Indy- but lose the trap game at Seattle the week after that. I see them going 14-2... possibly 13-3 I believe Jacksonville and Seattle will be the toughest games to come. The run defense is definitley going to have to step it up before they go up to Seattle on Christm...
by Rushville
Mon Nov 21, 2005 1:23 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: Freaking Indy
Replies: 8
Views: 864

The Colts D began going downhill once Dwight Freeney broke his foot. He used to beat double teams. Now he can't spin quite as well and the double teams are taking him completely out of every play. The fact that Josh Williams came back this week (I think) is a bad thing becasue he sucks and he's just...
by Rushville
Tue Nov 15, 2005 1:23 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: 1st half MVPs
Replies: 23
Views: 1374

I understand the argument you make for Harbaugh, but let's not kid ourselves...Harbaugh is no Manning. The original point I was trying to make is that the Colts D has more to do with them being 9-0 so far than anything else, Manning included. Again, when we talk about Most Valuable Player, we have ...
by Rushville
Mon Nov 14, 2005 4:50 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: 1st half MVPs
Replies: 23
Views: 1374

But the successes at this point for Harbaugh and Peyton are the same. Tard O.k. Define "success" in the NFL. Stats? Sure Peyton is miles ahead of many of the best to ever play in the stats department. But what does the Manning vs. Brady argument always come down to? The bottom line, rings...
by Rushville
Mon Nov 14, 2005 3:17 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Enjoy your tax hike
Replies: 19
Views: 1422

Seems to me this is just another strong case FOR the FairTax.
by Rushville
Mon Nov 14, 2005 2:15 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: Everyone asked how long it would take
Replies: 5
Views: 257

I'd be curious to know if Jesse wants to weigh in on the Kurt Busch suspension in NASCAR.
by Rushville
Mon Nov 14, 2005 2:10 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: 1st half MVPs
Replies: 23
Views: 1374

Take Edge off the team, and Rhodes rushes for close to a hundy a game. Take Manning off and....well, shit, it's been so long, noone remembers what life before Peyton was like. Jim Harbagh? Remember him? Remember the success they had then? Yes, Rhodes has that kind of rushing ability. We saw that wh...
by Rushville
Fri Nov 11, 2005 4:15 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: NFL Coming Back To L.A.
Replies: 28
Views: 1118

LA told the NFL to go fuck itself when the NFL tried to get LA to build a new stadium. That's because LA knew the NFL needs it more than LA needs the NFL. Good luck having that happen in Indy. No luck needed. We got the deal done. We got a Democratic Mayor of Indianapolis to work with a Republican ...
by Rushville
Fri Nov 11, 2005 2:21 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: 1st half MVPs
Replies: 23
Views: 1374

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by Rushville
Fri Nov 11, 2005 1:27 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: NFL Coming Back To L.A.
Replies: 28
Views: 1118

Whether or not L.A. has a team does not affect me in nay way. It sure seems to me they don't deserve one since they've previously lost two. But hey, what do I know. The one thing that really gets under my skin about this is the NFL is ready to finance a $500 million stadium or stadium renovation. He...
by Rushville
Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:02 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: MNF In-game Thread - Colts @ Patriots
Replies: 52
Views: 2703

Demons are finally exorcized. I have to give the Pats props for what they were able to accomplish on the Colts D. They didn't allow a sack until garbage time. And Brady had enough time to pick on Jason David and Marlin Jackson all night leading to 21 points. The Pats D has always put more pressure o...
by Rushville
Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:23 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: Waiting almost over for ColtFan
Replies: 27
Views: 1868

The 11th hour before the biggest game your team has played since last years debacle in NE, and you're in here peeing down your leg & sniveling like a little bitch? Sack up or shut up...but pick one. 8) Uh, I did. Read it again. By the way, where'd that rain go? Partly cloudy looks pretty good. ...
by Rushville
Mon Nov 07, 2005 9:04 pm
Forum: NFL
Topic: Waiting almost over for ColtFan
Replies: 27
Views: 1868

T-minus 5 hours: I can't toe the company line on this game. The Colts are trying to have us believe that "This is just another game. A loss here does not mark the end of the season..." I say maybe not the end of the season, but there's a whole lot more riding on this game than the Patriots...