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Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Jim Caldwell: DE Robert Mathis “embodies . . . Colts football”

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:43:48 -0500

A smile came to the face of Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Jim Caldwell. That’s because the subject was DE Robert Mathis on Thursday being named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month. The honor was well-received around the Colts, with Mathis being one of the most-respected players on the team, but until recently rarely receiving national recognition. Mathis has 63 career sacks [...]

Indianapolis Colts DE Robert Mathis named AFC Defensive Player of the Month

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:55:54 -0500

Indianapolis Colts DE Robert Mathis has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month for November. Mathis, seven-year defensive end and a Pro Bowl selection following last season, had 4.5 sacks in five November games, forcing two fumbles and defending a pass. It’s his first Player of the Month award. “I’m just thankful guys are giving [...]

Mathis, Brown, Vince, Reggie, etc.

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:36:15 -0500

What's going on at W. 56th Street today? Not too much. Kind of a quiet room. A few players coming and going. Here's what's on my mind: * Kudos to DE Robert Mathis for getting named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for November. Mathis, who shares the team sack lead with DE Dwight Freeney at 9 1/2, had 4 1/2 of them in the last month. He also had 16 tackles, two forced fumbles and one pass defended. While so much is made of Freeney, and rightfully so, those who keep the closest e...

Robert Mathis wins AFC Defensive Player of the Month

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:58:53 -0500

More photos » by Michael Conroy - AP about 1 month ago: Indianapolis Colts defensive end Robert Mathis comes from behind Seattle Seahawks quarterback Seneca Wallace to cause a fumble in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Colts defeated the Seahawks 34-17. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Browse more photos » I don't make it a habit of linking to Mike Flo...

AFC defensive player of the month should get Robert Mathis a cash prize

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:44:21 -0500

The Colts lead the AFC with an 11-0 record.And a key member of their defense not named "Bob Sanders" or "Dwight Freeney" has been named AFC defensive player of the month.Defensive end Robert Mathis won the honors, via 16 tackles,...

MATHIS HONORED

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:42:10 -0500

http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=9e34f117-5a59-41e6-9424-fce727948a79 - Robert Mathis has been named AFC Defensive Player-of-the-Month for November, the NFL announced on Thursday. The Colts defensive end tied for the AFC lead in sacks for the month, while helping the club to a perfect 5-0 November record.

Week 13: Wednesday Injury Report

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:01:12 -0500

10 players sat out practice and the Colts have once again listed some players who practiced fully on the report. Notably sitting was Freeney, Brackett, Don Brown and Charlie Johnson. Notable return from Kelvin Hayden. Did Not Participate: Antoine Bethea (rested), Gary Brackett (foot), Donald Brown (chest), Keyunta Dawson (knee), Aaron Francisco (ankle), Dwight Freeney (abdomen), Anthony Gonzalez (knee), Charlie Johnson (foot), Jim Sorgi (shoulder), Adam Vinatieri (knee) Limited: Tom San...

Blitz Back

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:56:47 -0500

In watching the tape of Sunday's game, it's hard not to notice the massive difference between the Indy blitz in the first half and the second half. By my count, the Colts blitzed 7 times in the first half. 5 of the 7 lead to positive plays for the Texans. Indy blitzed 6 men three times, with two of the three ending poorly for the Colts. A Colts' blitz reguarly ended in a big gain for the Texans. In the second half, the Colts blitzed 8 times, but 5 of the 8 ended well, includi...

Quick Recap: Colts 35, Texans 27

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:12:02 -0500

More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP Frenchy has some hands (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Browse more photos » The Colts play 60 minutes. After the Texans raced out to a 17-0 lead in the first 20 minutes and went into the half up 20-7 they were held without another point until a garbage time score in the final 20 seconds down 15. Meanwhile the Colts O put up 4 2nd half TDs. The Colts gained 114 yards on t...

Sunday Spotlight: How do the Texans beat the Colts?

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:13:58 -0500

After Houston's close 20-17 loss to the Colts in Week 9, many experts have said that the Texans have the best chance of derailing Indy's potential undefeated season in today's rematch. That's for two reasons -- first, the Texans have played the Colts tight in four of their last five matchups, and second, the toughest opponent Peyton and his crew face after this game is the Denver Broncos, and who knows what kind of team you'll get when you take on Denver these days?The los...

Play Like a Raven – Week 11

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:34:02 -0500

Played Like a Raven – Michael Oher and Jared Gaither Remember the Sunday Night game in Week 10, when Cris Collinsworth and Al Michaels would NOT SHUT UP about Colts’ defensive ends Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis? It was like they had “Favre-cams” on those two, showing us all the ways that they were wreaking [...]

"Wow," defensive end Robert Mathis said. "All you can say is wow. That's a lot of...

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:49:44 -0500

"Wow," defensive end Robert Mathis said. "All you can say is wow. That's a lot of disrespect." "Total disrespect," linebacker Clint Session said. "They disrespected us and they got what they deserved." Raheem Brock and Clint Session on Belichick's decision to go for it on 4th and 2.

Losing Sleep Over It

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:56:35 -0500

Hey, we're all still up anyway, right? I'd might as well make the best of it: Reasons to Smile: Robert Mathis. How great was he all night? How great is he all the time? He's a hero of this team. He has been for awhile now. Jerraud Powers. We knew he was good, but tonight was a revelation. At the end of the game the Pats ran the same pattern they ran at the end of the 2007 game when Brady hit Welker to convert the last third down. Legend has it that Welker jumped up ...

Thursday Colts Injury Report

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:09:52 -0500

Thursday Colts Injury Report Gonzalez, Hayden, Jackson, Sanders and Vinatieri all missed a second day of practice this week. They were joined by Jaime Silva (Hip). Getting the day off were Robert Mathis and Reggie Wayne.