Yardbarker: Gary Brackett

The AFC Happy Fan Line: Turkey Day edition

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:47:47 -0500

Colts linebacker Gary Brackett came up with a key interception late in the Colts win over the Ravens last week (AP Photo/Gail Burton)Greetings from College Station, Texas where I'm watching ESPN News reports about Mike Shanahan...

Colts-Ravens redux

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:44:27 -0500

Here's what I saw when watching the game a second time: * It's getting old, trying to figure out the kickoff returns. Looks like Chad Simpson slows as Ravens are flying at him from all angles to drop him at the 13. * Peyton Manning forces his first pass to Pierre Garcon, who draws double coverage. But it shows the Colts intend to make use of other targets. * TE Dallas Clark couldn't get a good block on Joseph Addai's initial 1-yard run. * WR Reggie Wayne curls in for a fir...

Colts run defense ranked in top half of the league

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:15:02 -0500

More photos » by Nick Wass - AP about 18 hours ago: Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett celebrates with the ball after intercepting a Joe Flacco pass intended for Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 in Baltimore. The Colts won 17-15. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Browse more photos » For the first time in what seems a thousand years, the Colts run defense ...

Mannings 17 Ravens 15 (The FIELD GOALS WON’T BEAT PEYTON Game)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:02:59 -0500

The Ravens added yet another to the 2009 list of crushing last-minute defeats yesterday, as they fell to Indianapolis by two points despite being in field goal range with under three minutes to play. Joe Flacco’s ill-advised toss right into the palms of Gary Brackett on what turned out to be the team’s final [...]

Colts-Ravens one-liners

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:54:13 -0500

An interception by LB Gary Brackett deep in their own territory helped the Colts escape Baltimore with a 17-15 victory.Former Ravens K Matt Stover hit a field goal that accounted for the final Colts margin of victory.Stover's kick came on...

Sand in my Shoes

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:00:40 -0500

Oddly enough, this isn't a post about 'things that irritated me' but merely an explanation that I'm on vacation right now. I'll still be working hard to give you all a quality post each day, but the links probably won't come as fast and furious as normal. If you find something good you want everyone to read, please post in the comments instead of emailing it to me. I'm using a funky mobile broadband card, and my service is spotty, so be patient. I did manage to...

Manning, Colts can thank Brackett for perfect 10th win

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:17:00 -0500

It was out of Peyton Manning's hands. The Ravens were driving, in position for an easy go-ahead field goal. Then Gary Brackett steps in, picks off Joe Flacco and gives the Colts another hero, Clark Judge says.

Manning, Colts can thank Brackett for perfect 10th victory

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:17:00 -0500

Quick Recap: Colts 17, Ravens 15

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:21:39 -0500

More photos » by AJ Mast - AP 6 days ago: Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett (58) celebrates his fumble recovery during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast) Browse more photos » Fieldgoals don't beat the Colts, especially not with a street free agent attempting them. The Colts O struggled with t...

NFL Network's RedZone Colts stat of the week: Week Eleven

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:13:41 -0500

More photos » by AJ Mast - AP 4 days ago: Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett (58) celebrates his fumble recovery during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast) Browse more photos » This post is sponsored by Comcast and their NFL RedZone channel, a new NFL Network channel. Want to see every touchdown fr...

Gary Brackett goes there: Colts are supplanting Cowboys as "America's Team"

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:02:16 -0500

More photos » by Tom Gannam - AP about 23 hours ago: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning tosses his cap to the fans as he leaves the field after the Colts defeated the St. Louis Rams in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in St. Louis. The Colts won 42-6. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam) Browse more photos » Not long ago, a poll conducted by Harris Poll asked people who "America's fav...

Brackett, Hayden Out vs. Cardinals

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:36:27 -0500

The Indianapolis Colts took a hit within their linebacking corps and secondary as it looks like linebacker Gary Brackett and cornerback Kelvin Hayden will not play in Sunday’s contest against the Arizona Cardinals. Brackett injured his knee in last Sunday’s win over the Miami Dolphins while Hayden injured his hamstring – also against Miami. Look for [...]

Indianapolis Colts MLB Gary Brackett, CB Kelvin Hayden out against Arizona

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:09:07 -0500

Indianapolis Colts MLB Gary Brackett and CB Kelvin Hayden did not travel with the team Arizona, meaning they will not play in the team's game against the Cardinals Sunday night, according to the Associated Press. Brackett sustained an injury to his left knee in a victory at Miami Monday. Hayden is out with a hamstring injury. Neither practiced this past week. Freddy Keiaho, a four-year veteran, is expected to start in place of Brackett, with Tim Jennings and Jerraud Powers expect...

Colts re-sign Jordan Senn; Gary Brackett is "day-to-day"

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:48:01 -0500

More photos » by David Kohl - AP Cincinnati Bengals receiver Andre Caldwell (87) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass between Indianapolis Colts linebacker Jordan Senn (51) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl) Browse more photos » Mike Chappell gives us the scope, saying that the Colts have re-signed linebacker Jordan Senn, ...

Indianapolis Colts MLB Gary Brackett describes his status as day-to-day

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:41:11 -0500

Indianapolis Colts MLB Gary Brackett's status is uncertain this week. Brackett, a starter since 2005 and the team's defensive captain, sustained a knee injury in a victory over the Miami Dolphins on Monday night. He said Wednesday he is sore and is day to day. Also, Colts CBs Kelvin Hayden and Jerraud Powers Read More