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I Love the Colts

Written by Nate Dunlevy

Wednesday, 10 February 2010 06:20

The only thing I hate about modern sports is the media. I hate that 31 teams are made to feel like failures. I hate that for the second time in three years a quarterback was "the greatest of all time" right up until the last three minutes of the Super Bowl. Apparently that title is so fragile and worthless that one play makes all the difference. It's sort of the way Kobe Bryant was a choker after the 2008 finals, but now that he won again, he's back to being one of the all time greats. The media has the attention span of a gnat, which cheapens all their proclamations.

No matter what anyone out there says, I loved the 2009 Colts. They were a great team, and I'm not the least bit embarrassed by them.

I love that they posted 7 come from behind victories. The only time they didn't come back was against a team that was clearly better than the rest of the league. They played the Super Bowl about like they played every other game this year. The Saints were just too good to be felled by that kind of effort.

I love that Dwight Freeney played. I love that he got the only sack.

I loved beating the Pats and Jets, oh and the Jags. I loved beating the Jags.

I love that we got beat by things which were real problems. We got beat by conservative coaching, a lack of a kicker, a young wideout with drop problems, no return game, and injuries (which let's face it, are part of our identity now). If I go down, I don't want it to be for the thing I never saw coming (like 2003-2005). I want it to be because of the real flaws our team has had all year.

I loved that coaches are so scared of Manning that they do things that no one would DREAM of to try and stop him. Onside kicks in the third quarter? Going for it on fourth and two? They never did that for Montana. I've never seen them do that for anyone.

I love that even though Matt Stover missed a big field goal, no one holds him responsible. More was asked of him than he could be expected to deliver. It wasn't his fault. He'll be remembered fondly, and not as a goat. That's cool when you think about it.

I love that Manning and Wayne aren't talking about the pick six pass. Something happened on that play, and it will be years before we ever know what...if we ever find out.

I love that there is another season next year. I hate that there is a long boring off-season full of people talking nonsense, but I do love that football will be back eventually.

I love being the favorites already for next year.

I love Bill Polian in the draft. I hate the draft...but I love Polian doing the picking.

I love that as bad as the loss was on Sunday, it's only barely in the top five worst losses we've had. I'll put it up there because of the magnitude of the game, but the way we lost and who we lost to...I can live with that.

I love making the playoffs every year. The whole Atlanta Braves comparison bugs me, only because I don't understand what is wrong with that. The playoffs are a crap shoot. Making them is about skill. Winning them is about luck. The ball bounced the wrong way all night Sunday night. Hell, if the Colts cover the onside kick (which they did at first), they probably win that game. Pencil us in for the post season next year. I'll take my chances. It beats staying home in January. Everyone is searching for the some kind of meta-narrative to sum up the Colts this decade. There isn't one. There is no common thread. There is no big picture. The losses don't have much of anything in common other than the pain they've caused it. Let it go, world. Stuff just happens. We don't always get to know why. Inventing reasons is foolish.

I love that we won 16 games this season. We won 12 in our first three years in Indianapolis. In fact, you can cobble 5 seasons together (1984, 1986, 1991, 1997, 1998) and only get 14 wins combined out of them. This was a great year.

Most of all, I love that even though I'm 12,000 miles from home, I shared this season with my dad and my brother. I love that we talked every day about it. I love that I can share in a common experience with them. I love that it makes my life accessible to them and theirs to me. I love that all year all of us have commiserated around this virtual water cooler, and felt the highs and lows together. I love that.

I hate that it is over.

I love that it is coming back.

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written by DemondSanders, February 10, 2010

Awesomely put.

The onside kick was the single best coaching decision in the history of organized football. It may have beat the Colts, but I'm glad to have witnessed it.

I love...
written by kasey_junk, February 10, 2010

Having Peyton as our QB. After watching the pass to Dallas in the Super Bowl it was more obvious than ever that he is playing at a new level. Pick 6, please they were pushing it because they were in a position they shouldn't have been in.

I love that the Luke got LOUD (Jets game).

I love that you can actually see Colts games on TV.

Speaking of, I love the NFL package. No way I could be a Colts fan outside of Indy without it.

I love going to games with my brother.

I hate that no one will tell me what happened to our CBs in the second half of the SB.

I hate Bill Simmons.

I hate Colts fans (except those at the stadium), now here me out on this one. Between people in Indy that don't know a thing about football and blathering idiots on (other) blogs it can be down right embarrassing to root for the Colts.

I hate that we are always one of the most injured teams. Clearly there is something wrong with the org. One year is random multiple years in a row has a reason.

Beautifully put
written by smonroe, February 10, 2010

I love reading your blog, and though I don't always agree with the posts I know I'll always find something extremely well thought out and communicated. (Is there any more question why newspapers are dying? But that's another story)

As an 'out of towner' I look to your blog and a few others to read and talk about the team that's been a big part of my life for over 40 years.

We all have to deal with the fans who think real life is a Madden game and want instant gratification and perfection, as well as the media that is mostly clueless once they scratch the surface. You do it better than most.

Please, please, please, keep it up!

I needed this
written by psvirsky, February 10, 2010

I wasn't feeling that bad until I read mgrex's Inside the Numbers. Being done in (at least in part) by starting field position again sucks. And losing while averaging an extra 14 yards per drive and a full yard per play really sucks. But, like you said, there's plenty to be happy about. As long as we get to the Super Bowl another time or two, this loss shouldn't be a big deal. (If somehow this were the last time Peyton played in the big game, it will get more sour in hindsight...)

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written by Westside Rob, February 10, 2010

I Love that we have 18to88 to turn to for insight, information, and voice of reason in the sea of madness that is the(sport media).

I love that we actually have had players in this era that at least are in the conversation of all time greats (at their position). No one is ever right in those conversations anyway but at least we have someone to trumpet.

I love that for all the heart breaking losses the Colts have given us (I don't count Sunday in the top 5), they make us proud almost ever time they take the field. (I went to a Pacer game for the first time since the brawl (btw I'm a former Pacer season ticket holder), what I saw was a depressing mess that made me appreciate the Colts that much more.

I hate that we have to wait almost 6 months for training camp and 7 months for real games, but I also realize it's partly the nature of the anticipation that makes this game of football so irresistible.

I hate that I have less things to distract me from my work now...but I suppose that is a good thing too.

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written by Cass, February 10, 2010

I love that I was able to go to 2 more home playoff victories. Those things are rare.

I love that we will have a game to add to the Top 5 of the Greatest Games list (NE this year).

I hate that some particular writer for Yahoo (who I won't link here) is saying that Peyton threw his defense under the bus with a quote.

I love that Bill Polian basically said screw you to the more idiotic fans and did what was best despite their opinions.

I love that McAfee is great and will only get better.

I love that this season didn't end with a soul-crushing defeat like it would have if the Colts lost to the Ravens or Jets.

I love that momentum is dead.

I love that this team is going to be better next year.

I love this blog.

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written by C Biscuit, February 10, 2010

The onsides kick was a punch in the gut, no doubt. Even in 20-20 hindsight I don't see it as an indicator of coaching genius. If Baskett uses his hands instead of his face to catch it, we've got a short field AND loads of momentum. We didn't score in the 2nd quarter so it's not like we were firing on all cylinders. Since Baskett was on the field that indicates we had personnel ready for such a trick, therefore not outcoached.

I liken this to a basketball player who takes the 30-foot jump shot. It's a terrible shot until it goes in.

Sounds like someone is buying into Payton's MSM hype.

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I'd been waiting for this post...
written by Doug England, February 10, 2010

And you finally came through. Because, quite frankly, you guys seem to be taking this loss much better than me. Regardless of the circumstances, this one has left a mark on me, one that is not likely to go awsy.

And it is really the aftermath of the loss, and being unable to avoid reading about it that depresses me the most. Demond's post before the game about what a second Super Bowl win would mean was spot on. But alas, with a loss... we're back in defensive mode.

I expected Simmons to gloat. I was somewhat hopeful that Easterbrook would be reasonable, but nope, no such luck. But when our own beloved Phil B. writes a post basically blaming Manning, that is rock bottom. (Kravitz, the reasonable one... it makes my head hurt.)

I don't know what it is about Peyton Manning that makes him such a lightning rod for attracting people that wsnt him to fail. (Just the irrational venom of the attacks and the unadulterated glee.)Even going back to college, where there was such a backlash against him, that a defensive player won the Heisman Trophy.

The truth is, Peyton's margin of error by the time the Colts reach the playoffs, has generally been razor thin. Especially this year, when his play had reached such a level, that perfection was expected from him. So in a game with no margin for error, where he once again had to be perfect to win... he wasn't. Instead, he played very well, possibly great and the Colts lost. So therefore it is all on him.

Still, I thank you for this post. It does help and you are spot on about everything. (Expecially about coaches being so afraid of Manning they do crazy things they would never do against anyone else.)

But life does go on. And yes, on paper, the Colts will be better next year. And Peyton will be back, and he will astound us with his flirtation with perfection, because despite the haters... he is the unrivaled best of this generation.

(But damn, if I could just change one play of the Super Bowl... it would be Garcon's drop. I still believe in Frenchy and expect him to have a great career, but that play haunts me.)

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written by C Biscuit, February 10, 2010

Either way I need to get away from the media for a few more days, this one hurts. Hopefully the Colts stock up on both O-line and D-line for next year. This was a magical year right up until the end. Here's to the boys sealing the deal next time.

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written by DZ, February 10, 2010

No way, it was a brilliant play, because he knew his best chance to win the game was bold move. I LOVED it at the time. Even while the scrum was going on, I was praising the call.

He kicks off there, Indy puts them down 17-6. He stole a possession from the Colts in what was a one possession game. The whole end of the game plays out differently if the Saints kick off start the second half.

it was a bold move and the right one. I said it at the time. It was right not because it worked, but because it showed he was realistic about what it would take to win the game...a stolen possession. Because of that kick, the Saints essentially had the ball for almost 18 minutes of game time, with the Colts just running three plays in between. Brilliant.

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written by DemondSanders, February 10, 2010

No. I thought it was brilliant at the time. I haven't read or listened to any MSM in the past three days... so that's purely my opinion.

Would it have gotten his team beat if the attempt failed? Yeah. But I also believe the Saints would have lost if they had kicked off normally to the Colts. It worked and it won them a SB.

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written by Riddering, February 10, 2010

The playoffs are a crap shoot. Making them is about skill. Winning them is about luck.

I just wanted to repeat this because it is so very apt. People point to postseason W/L percentages and personal stats like they are the epitome of a player's talent when they forget to balance their judgments by considering the bigger factors of team performance and small sample size.

Anyway, I love this post. Losses hurt but our team still provides us with a bright future year after years these days. Sharing that appreciation for this team with other fans makes last Sunday's game more bearable.

Beautiful post
written by dsvirsky, February 10, 2010

Sums up everything I love about this blog: it's reasonable, intelligent, wise, and gets that maybe the most important thing about sports is how it brings us together.

The Colts'll be back next year, ready to flip a coin three more times in the playoffs. If I take anything from this loss, it's to really tune out the MSM.

I love 2006
written by dmstorm22, February 10, 2010

Why? Becuase now losses like this don't mean as much.

I love that I was more scarred by the 2003 Title Game than the Super Bowl.

I love that Manning is not getting THAT much blame from the MSM.

I love that people really stop bringing up Manning/Brady.

I love the way Manning carried what should have been an 8-8 and a 10-6 team to 12-4 and 14-2.

I love shutting up Rex Ryan in the playoffs, and holding both teams scoreless in the second half.

And finally, I love the fact that at least its New Orleans as the champs. Just imagine if it was the Vikings. NOLA is a team that deserves to win, and a city that deserves some more hapiness. Also, Brees and Payton are both excellent people and players (coach).

Finally, finally, I love dreaming of Super Bowl XLV in Dallas, with the standardized logo and all, where Manning will greet Aaron Rodgers for the coin toss. Tails will be called, and everything will turn out right.

After Miami...
written by Doug England, February 10, 2010

...where by all accounts it was the most partisan crowd in Super Bowl History. What if the Colts played the Cowboys next year in the Super Bowl?

Best post all year (in a sea of brilliant posts)
written by Dr. Ben, February 10, 2010

I also love that I could experience the 2 home playoff games in person, with my brother (...oh yeah, and my wife and sister-in-law).

I love that the blueprint for beating Manning now consists of not only perfect execution, but VERY aggressive play and a HEFTY dose of luck too.

I love that there is an 18to88 out there where I can get good information and analysis. (I hate that it took me until this year to find it.)

I hate that there are no more 18to88s out there (that I've found).

And finally, I love lamp.

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written by crober, February 10, 2010

i love that next year the colts are going to be able to go 5 wide with reggie, gonzo, clark, garcon, and collie. imagine trying to defend that.

Thanks for the great work all year
written by Jeff Wagner, February 10, 2010

I am glad I finally stumbled on this site about a year ago. Great job on mining the nuggets from other sites and the insight into the Colts team and the games they play.

Looking forward to next year but dreading the "dead" months we have coming.

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written by Go Colts!, February 10, 2010

Thank you for that article. I can't even listen to national media any more.

Thanks for this
written by LovinBlue, February 10, 2010

I love that Manning will be on FIRE next year to avenge this loss (just hopefully not so over the edge that he loses his team, if you know what I mean).

I love that our receiving corps is S-T-A-C-K-E-D going into 2010.

I love that Sanders will be back and able to participate in training camp.

I love that Polian has finally acknowledged that the OLine is a problem.

I do NOT love that after 16 beautifully-executed games (14 in the regular season, 2 in the post season), we played more conservatively on both sides of the ball than we had all year long. At the end of the first half with an eternity on the clock, I knew - KNEW - that Manning would run the 2-minute offense and get a score before halftime. Then... pedestrian play resulted in a 10-point swing. This mentality has got to change. We were accused of not going for the throat when we had a chance to go 16-0, and while I agree with the decision over all so that our team stayed healthy, I am now wondering whether we we really have the drive to do what it takes and go for the jugular. As a hyper-competitive person, this pains me.

I do NOT love that people thought the onsides kick was "brilliant." As I settled in to my chair at the beginning of the second half, I thought to myself, "oh s**t, I bet they're gonna onsides it." If I, a mere football observer, could anticipate this, then I wouldn't call it brilliant. I give them props at their execution, but it was a gamble, which they won.

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written by bubbadeez, February 10, 2010

The on-side kick wasn't brilliant. Sean Payton gets props for seeing that it was his only option. That isn't brilliance. That is awareness.

I love that Peyton is the greatest of all time. I love that it doesn't matter what anyone else says to me about it, because I know it now. I hoped it before, but now I know it.

This season confirmed it for me. Winning games didn't do it. Losing games didn't do it. The on-side kick (which other teams have done in the regular season against the Colts) and 4th and 2 proved it to me.

The fact is that the MSM wanted the rings on his fingers so that they could just say it, and not have to defend it to anyone, they would just be able to lazily point at his record, his rings, his accomplishments, and say you can't argue with it. Now, morons will try to argue with it. Oh well. I know what I know.

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written by DZ, February 10, 2010

Ok, if not brilliant, can we at least agree on "ballsy".

In this league, doing the right thing IS brilliant and ballsy, because most people still think the wrong things (punting for instance) are the right thing.

And we all know
written by Cass, February 10, 2010

how much DZ loves punting.....

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written by DZ, February 10, 2010

Only slightly less than I love kicking field goals from 51 yards with a ancient kicker whose range is 45 yards.

In that one instance, I would be vaguely ok with punting.

I'd still rather go for it.

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written by Westside Rob, February 10, 2010

I hope that the Colts learn from this and factor into their game time strategy that in that 55-45 yard kick range you have to play 4 down football (meaning you play to create a short 4th down option). The Saints were likely to give up a relatively easy 5 yard play there knowing they just had to keep them from getting the first. If the Colts take what NO gives them they get a 4th and short that though not guaranteed is at least more likely to convert than the 51yard FG. I don't always like Easterbrook but one thing many of us on here agree with him on is that punting is done too often.

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written by Guy., February 10, 2010

Ditto to this entire blog post. Well said.

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written by bubbadeez, February 10, 2010

I will agree with ballsy. He gambled (high % gamble, but still a gamble) and won.

And doing the right thing, whether popular or the norm or not, is not brilliant. It is expected. They are professionals, considered the best at what they do, and make millions of dollars. It isn't brilliant to do your job well. But what he did was brilliant and memorable (for us, the wrong kind of memorable.)

I should also add this:

I love this site, I love arguing with folks like JC, and I love what all of the regulars on here contribute.
If not for the comments following nearly every football article, I would have stopped coming here long ago. It is one of the few ties back to my home state of Indiana that I still hang on to.

I love the Colts.

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written by DZ, February 10, 2010

The problem is that when you watch the 3rd and 11 play, you can easily see why Manning threw it deep. He had Collie 1 on 1 with a linebacker.

First, Vilma makes an INCREDIBLE play to bust butt down there to cover Collie. The problem is that he has his back to the play. Collie slows up, trying to hip check Vilma and get the flag, instead of running through the ball and catching it for what would have been a HUGE TD to put the Colts up 8.

At the time, I agreed. Throw short, and either go for it or have a makeable FG. But when you watch the play, and you see what Peyton saw, you can easily understand why he had to go for it.

Vilma's hustle was sick. It was the defensive play of the game in my book...even better than the pick six

Like a series
written by JTBLA, February 10, 2010

Face it, for all of us, football is entertainment, and the Colts are more entertaining than any team in the league, so I love having watched them for 19 games this season, despite the ending (need a rewrite!).

I think the Saints' play-calling shows you the brilliance not only of Payton (Sean) but of Peyton (Manning).

No way the Saints onsides against any team other than the Colts. I also doubt they go for it on fourth-and-goal at that time of the game against anyone else. Belichick never goes for it in 4th and 2 UNLESS against Peyton. All season, I saw coaches do unorthodox things to prevent Manning from getting the ball. It failed 16 times, but unfortunately worked on Sunday. The Saints' approach was, in a weird way, the highest compliment paid to Manning.

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written by kinnickcolt, February 10, 2010

I loved that you wrote an awesome tribute to the colts! I especially loved the beginning of

The only thing I hate about modern sports is the media. I hate that 31 teams are made to feel like failures. I hate that for the second time in three years a quarterback was "the greatest of all time" right up until the last three minutes of the Super Bowl. Apparently that title is so fragile and worthless that one play makes all the difference. It's sort of the way Kobe Bryant was a choker after the 2008 finals, but now that he won again, he's back to being one of the all time greats. The media has the attention span of a gnat, which cheapens all their proclamations.

its the very reason I cant stomach to read the sports until a few days go by because that is truely the most unfair thing about this superbowl. the ripping of peyton manning. I will not read that garbage. also that payton was this brilliant coach.

the first positive thing insight with talking about a how some peoples fans deserve it more than others. that truely drives me mad.

and that onsides kick was IDIOTIC and they are lucky it switched hands about ten times. that should have been the backbreaker! when it works(aka lucky when it switched hands ten time in the pile) its ballsy and brillant. when it doesnt...or it changes hands ten times in the pile and you dont get the stealing of the team who should have had it...its a horrible mistake.

same with the MOST IDIOTIC call of going for it on 4th and goal. no way they were going to score and the colts bailed another idiot sean payton call out again.

he really should have been the goat instead he was portrayed as the leader of aggression.

but ripping peyton...gutless

and I agree, if you speak your honest mind you are blasted because its not what everybody agrees with

I LOVE THAT BOB SANDERS WILL BE BACK!

I LOVE THAT the jags kept their idiot coach thus another kicking is in store

and I love that peyton and reggie will be more STOKED than ever next season to finish the deal

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written by DZ, February 10, 2010

re: fourth down. If the Saints kick the field goal, the score is 10-6. Indy gets the ball with 1:40 or so to play and two timeouts, somewhere near the 20. The Colts have the best two minute offense in the league, and the Saints only stop of the game at that point game on a dropped pass. Realistically, Payton had to figure that kicking on fourth down puts him down 13-6 at half time AT BEST. By going for it, the worst case was that Indy got the ball on the 2, meaning they were far less likely to score. So, worst case for the Saints was to trail 10-3 at the half (same as the best case for kicking). What happened was their best case scenario. Indy went 3 and out, and they got the field goal anyway.

Going for it was the obvious right call. It should be coaching 101 it was so basic. Unfortunately the NFL is so conservative these days, that coaches rarely take 'chances' even though the 'chance' is far less risky than the 'safe' play.

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written by Guy., February 10, 2010

Am I the only one who thinks Bullitt is as good as Bob Sanders? He impressed the hell out of me this year. Ok, maybe not "as good" but definitely close.

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written by DZ, February 10, 2010

Bullitt is good, but he's not a game changer.

Bob creates turnovers and chaos.

I'm thrilled we have Bullitt, but Bob brings something special.

Sanders
written by Chris S., February 10, 2010

I love the guy, but the fragility will only get worse. He turns 29 this offseason. He is a weapon, but how to use him is problematic.

I am not a BigBlueShoe "cut him!" sort of a guy. That's just silly. Yep, you really taught your face a lesson when you cut off your nose.

Can we play him as a nickel safety in the regular season, and unleash him in the playoffs? For most teams that wouldn't be an option, but Manning can pretty much will us to the playoffs on his own. I'm just looking for a way to keep him in game shape without putting him on the field too often.

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written by jpjandrade, February 10, 2010

Although the loss was and still is very painful, I believe we will have a dominant team next year and be absolute favorites to the superbowl. Like I said before, my only real concern is the work stoppage in 2011. That takes my sleep away. Manning is very capable of getting a ring until he's 42. But I don't even want to think about losing one of his last years.

And I love this blog. Seriously, thanks for all the insigthful analysis and interesting posts. It made the NFL season much more fun. Thanks.

Looking Forward
written by tjbindy, February 10, 2010

1. I love that we have running backs than put the effort into learning how to be a good pass blocker.

2. I love that we have a competitive team year after year.

3. I love that our defense played very well this year; despite losing Bob Sanders, Marlin Jackson, Tyjuan Hagler, and Ed Johnson.

4. I love that when Vinatieri went down; Polian found a good replacement and they were realistic about what to expect from him (with the exception of the 51 yarder in SB44). Other teams were looking for kickers too; but Polian found Gold.

5. I love that our Rookies played VERY well, and next year they will be even better!

6. I love that we are one year closer to seeing Tim Jennings and Chad Simpson gone.

Oh ..and 1 More
written by tjbindy, February 10, 2010

1. I love that the San Diego Chargers controlled the destiny of 3 outstanding Quarterbacks... . .Drew Brees, Eli Manning, and Phil Rivers.. .and that both of the discarded QBs have Superbowl Rings!

To be fair
written by dmstorm22, February 10, 2010

I'm not sure that Brees wins a SB in SD. The Chargers offensive personnel (post LT being LT) is nowhere near as good as the Saints combo of OL and WRs. The Chargers have the edge in TE, but overall the Saints are a better team personnel-wise. Not sure Brees does much better than Rivers this year.

Then again, why the hell am I defending the Chargers and AJ Smith????

I love the fact that the Chargers' window appears to be closing, and the Pats are in relative freefall.

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written by J.C., February 11, 2010

I already asked Kerry Byrne to do this, but maybe you can make it a pet project. You defend 14-4 vs. 9-9 in the post season with passer rating, or at least you have lately. That's been your 'out' the last few weeks and days.

How about, passer rating in the FOURTH QUARTER of the Postseason? I think that's a spectacular indicator of what kind of QB we're dealing with.

And in all honesty - I wouldn't be surprised if they're still very close.

some great comments above
written by Bob M, February 11, 2010

DZ, Nicely done, as usual.

I really hate the media, and more and more, the internet. (FO boards five years ago, StambedeBlue threads now....)

Bubbadeez, if you call that a "discussion" with JC, remind me not to pick any fights with you, okay?

DZ, further to your Coaching 101 comment above, when we had our (choke, cough, gasp, crappy play calling) 3-and-out with about 50 seconds left in the half, don't you think we should have lined up on 4th down with a jumbo backfield package to run it--to either force them to burn a needless TO or get an offsides on a hard snap count? I am pretty sure they'd never expect it, but they'd have to line up for it because they couldn't afford to ignore it. And even if the Saints don't call a TO or panic, then we run the clock down, call our own TO, and then punt. Nothing lost, but maybe something gained if we tried the bluff. (Maybe Caldwell needs to play poker weekly!)

Not even showing a bluff seemed like a big missed opportunity. Hell, I think we should do this in every game, and then go for it once in a while just to keep the other guys guessing (field-position, dependent, of course). I hate punting, 90% of the time.

sorry, getting off-topic.

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written by J.C., February 11, 2010

Bob - your kids should remind you not to pick a fight with anyone.

All you do is get punked out, come back with something lame, then go off the grid like Demond when your team collapses as they so frequently do under the bright lights.

I, personally, don't like arguing with Bubbadeez.

He's got nothing. He can't win on facts or wit, so he makes ad hominem attacks against me as if that's something I can't handle from a nitwit like him.

He makes jokes about me using PEDs..............he can step on a f**king IED as far as I'm concerned. I'd like to get him in the Octagon, have DZ organize for a camera crew to film it and wire the feed through 18to88.com for a reasonable fee.

He's a hack. Bob's a hack. Demond disappeared like a little girl when the Colts lost and DZ's next book, 1001 Way to Excuse Peyton Manning will be available in paperback in 2012.

I want to know Peyton's QB rating in the 4th Quarter of postseason games.

I'm gonna figure that out tomorrow when I get home from work, one motherf**king way or another.

And for the record: I sent DZ an email earlier exhibiting my sickness over the amount of times he's told 'GREAT POST' or 'EXCELLENT WORK' or "CAN I BLOW YOU??" by the brainwashed readers.

Are you people that so far removed from decent media that you have to heap praise on top of praise on top of this kid? I told him he's a great writer but what the f**k??

You just lost the Superbowl. Your QB's legacy could be damaged forever. Anything bad for Indy is good for your arch rival, US.

But he writes a blog post about how a spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down and you all f**king buy it.

Absolutely, totally, ridiculous.

I assume I'll be told 'Then don't read' and that's precisely how I intend to respond. This place has officially turned into the new movie trailer - THE CRAZIES.

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written by diogenes, February 11, 2010

My congratulations to all the posters on this thread. This just might be the most insightful set of posts I've ever seen on one thread.

I gave away my last TV two years ago. I refuse to watch content that is 97% garbage and riddled with deceptive commercials. I go to a sports bar to watch the Colts games.

Very rarely do I encounter an intelligent and well-informed sports fan, so I don't maintain conversations with the other bar patrons. Can't be bothered by listening to opinions from mental midgets and moral pygmies.

Thank goodness for 18-to-88. Your efforts are
greatly appreciated. Good luck. Or should I wish
you many positive short and long term statistical
aberrations?!?

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written by DZ, February 11, 2010

You'd have to limit it to fourth quarter of close games.

For instance, Manning threw two picks against the Jets trailing 34-0.

He threw picks to end both Pats games trailing 24-14 and 20-3 in the final 20 seconds.

That's four picks in games that were already decided. That'll kill a QB rating, but mean nothing about the 'clutch play' of a QB

I love the way that everybody loves the colts
written by Amilcar, February 14, 2010

It was a great season, and the next one could be better...

I love to dream about Dallas and Indy...

I love to dream about a Back2Back..!!!

I love the soul of this team...!!!