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Colts dinner: Sanders surgery, Manning Bowl II
The Manning brothers were pretty good in interviews today -- I actually can't decide which one was better -- but we'll get to them in a moment.
In case anyone hasn't heard, S Bob Sanders had surgery today to repair a torn right biceps tendon, the Colts announced in a release this afternoon. His timetable to return is undetermined and, for now, he stays on the 53-man...
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September 15, 2010
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Colts lunch: Player move, Tryon, wrong number
We'll save Manning Bowl II stuff for dinner. The main course should be the biggest meal of our day anyway.
The Colts signed free safety DaJuan Morgan and cut offensive tackle Joe Reitz today. Morgan, a former third-round pick, spent too seasons in K.C. He was in the locker room and actually said he was watching the Colts-Texans game and saw that Bob Sanders got hurt.
"When he went...
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September 15, 2010
Colts breakfast: Sanders, Gonzo on the mind
I'm getting my Diet Coke at a Speedway gas station this morning and a guy in an old Colts T-shirt sees me.
"Is Sanders done?" he asks about S Bob Sanders.
I tell him, based on what I've heard and the way it sounds, I think so. That's how my day starts.
So while the thought to start the day is about the oft-injured one, I'm not thinking we're going...
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September 15, 2010
How long until we forget Bobzilla?
The Colts-Texans redux is ready to go, but it seems more important to weigh in on the news of the day, the speculated report that S Bob Sanders has again torn a biceps tendon, this time the right one, and could be out for the year.
Or done with Indy.
Possibly finished in football?
After several national media outlets gave updates on the injury, which occurred in the first quarter...
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September 14, 2010
Colts Monday night chat
Chat live with Phil B. beginning at 8 p.m. tonight.
Colts Monday night chat
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September 13, 2010
Chat Colts tonight, but be nice
We'll be chatting again at 8 p.m. tonight for about two hours. And while I'm sure there's a lot on people's minds, I've had some time to think about yesterday's chat and I think it's important to share a thought or two.
First of all, fans looking to vent, I get. Fans looking to go off on other fans because they have a difference of opinion, don't...
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September 13, 2010
Postgame: Texans 34, Colts 24 in Week 1
No other way to say this, folks. The Indianapolis Colts' defense got embarrassed today.
Arian Foster made it look easy in much the same manner Jacksonville used to run through the Colts when the Jaguars had success. It was nothing fancy. The second-year back goes off for 231 yards and 3 TDs. I was impressed by how the Texans came out in the second half and just got nasty. They...
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September 12, 2010
Week 1 - Colts vs. Texans live chat
Join Star reporter Phillip B. Wilson in a live chat beginning at 11 a.m. and continuing during the game as the Colts take on the Texans.
Week 1 - Colts vs. Texans live chat
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September 12, 2010
Top 10 power rankings, start off as a homer
Most of the NFL rankings I've seen either on TV or read in newspapers or online have listed your Indianapolis Colts as No. 1. While I don't like to be a homer, it makes sense. The Colts started off 14-0 last year, lost two games they decided not to win with their best players to the end, and were considered a favorite by almost everyone in Miami to defeat New Orleans.
That...
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September 11, 2010
Colts injury report, my best guess for Week 1
The Colts' final injury report came out this afternoon. As expected, it's a bunch of questionables, which means we stick our neck out and just guess on who we think will play and who won't.
INJURY REPORT
LB Cody Glenn (hamstring) -- Did not participate all week. He's going to test it out on Sunday morning. Game-time decision. No clue. I'm leaning toward him...
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September 10, 2010
Another new wrinkle, Week 1 picks, straight and spread
I don't know if this is evolution or just a compulsion to add agony to blogging.
For the first time, I'm going to share picks on the blog. That's not a real big deal, since my picks are in the newspaper each Colts Weekend section (typically on Fridays before Sunday games).
The difference is, at least for me, I'm going to pick against the spread, too. I haven'...
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September 10, 2010
Colts dinner: Addai, injury report update
After yesterday, today's dinner seems like a light snack.
RB Joseph Addai chatted with reporters today and, like so many other players, expressed readiness for Sunday's season opener.
"I'm ready," he said. "I'm excited. As far as it being in Houston, a division opponent so I think that's always a good challenge for us. A division opponent on the...
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September 09, 2010
Colts lunch: C.J. on if he will play, meeting 'Link'
Colts left offensive tackle Charlie Johnson turned from his locker to face the expected throng of reporters today. You don't expect any earth-shattering news when dealing with injured players, just a little insight about where they are and what is on their mind.
Gotta hand it to C.J., though. He cracked me up.
He's guarded -- I'm not sure he will play Sunday at Houston...
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September 09, 2010
Colts breakfast: Let's serve it again, Thursday special
OK, so I said the Colts buffet would be on just Wednesday. Now I'm changing that.
Considering the media schedule allows for some decent interviews on Thursday, I'm going to try to facilitate the demand with servings on Wednesday and Thursday. There could be some weeks when it's not going to work or there's less info, but I'll do what I can to feed the masses.
I'll go with the injury...
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September 09, 2010
Colts dinner: By now, you know Ugoh is out
In the spirit of a late dinner, the heaping helping for a final blog post is the obvious: the Colts announced late today they have waived/injured OT Tony Ugoh and claimed Fishers, Ind., native OT Joe Reitz off waivers from Miami.
This signifies a much-anticipated admission of a draft miss on Ugoh, a second-round bust who never lived up to his pick. And as everyone who follows this...
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September 08, 2010
Colts lunch: Gonzo as PR, Caldwell snippy, Saturday hopes so
Let's call it a late lunch because, on the first Wednesday of the regular season, a lot of people were talking and a lot of was going on.
First of all, Colts coach Jim Caldwell confirmed WR Anthony Gonzalez could be the team's punt returner in Sunday's opener at Houston. Gonzo said during locker room he's never done it before. Caldwell said he likes how Gonzo catches...
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September 08, 2010
Colts breakfast: Worrying about OL, captains stay same
A while back, I asked blogger nation for ideas on how to add to the blog and I appreciate everyone who offered suggestions. In the end, I had to face the reality there's only so much I can do on certain days, be it the blog or other online ventures, because I'm still a newspaper reporter first.
So while this won't seem like much, I'm going to add some heft to the Wednesday offerings...
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September 08, 2010
Safety, Gonzo, radio show, quiet Tuesday for Colts
As most know, Tuesday is the normal players' day off, so there's not much going on. No access. No emails from the team, which usually is the case. They don't typically announce any moves on Tuesday.
What we do have, aside from a "We've Got Game"radio show appearance I just completed with a couple friends from Fort Wayne, is some talk about the need for...
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September 07, 2010
Colts practice squad with a side order of info
As tweeted Sunday, the Colts announced they had signed five players to the practice squad. And it wasn't a surprise the five were among those cut on Saturday: QB Tom Brandstater, DE John Chick, KR/WR Brandon James, S Mike Newton and WR Blair White.
I had confirmed Newton and White before the email came out, and had discussions with representatives about Brandstater and Chick...
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September 06, 2010
Morning after, scanning waiver wire for former Colts
The Sunday morning transactions agate is a must read after teams trim rosters to 53. Names jump out.
This morning, the first of the former Colts to catch my eye was defensive tackle/FB Dan Klecko. Atlanta cut him. He's been out of a job for more than a year, basically. Good guy. I hope he can keep playing at some point, but if not, we will always remember that TD catch against...
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September 05, 2010
Initial reactions to Colts' cuts
Now that we know the list, I would be remiss to not type a reminder about what can happen on Sunday. The Colts have been known to add a player or two waived elsewhere and shake the roster up a bit. So some of the fringe guys, let's just say they know they can't celebrate just yet. The weekend isn't over.
That said, I can't say I'm too surprised by the list. I...
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September 04, 2010
Colts' cuts are in ... here's the list
We received the email Saturday night on the Colts' roster moves to get down to the NFL-mandated 53 players.
In an earlier email, the Colts reported trading an undisclosed future draft pick to Washington for CB Justin Tryon.
Those waived today were:
DE-Ervin Baldwin
QB-Tom Brandstater
DE-John Chick
TE-Colin Cloherty
DT-Marlon Favorite
DB-Ray Fisher
WR-Sam Giguere
DB-Danny Gorrer...
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September 04, 2010
It's time, Colts fans, to pick 'The Lucky 13'
OK, Colts fans, here goes. I've done the best I can to choose 40 roster spots that would appear to be secure. As always, if I'm wrong, it won't count against anyone. I have had one or two errors in the past. Final cuts often are difficult for the team, let alone a scribe trying to sound like he's got a sense for where players are.
Here are the 40 I think have jobs...
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September 03, 2010
Back in the saddle for Colts' preseason finale
As most observed, the Colts showed some life despite losing 30-28 to Cincinnati in Thursday night's preseason finale.
It's difficult to assess where so many players are after my time away, but we saw so many reserves out there -- and so many regulars not in uniform or even visible on the sideline. This last game of the exhibition season is always about the bottom of the...
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September 02, 2010
MotoGP and then family business
I apologize, folks, but I'm going to be gone for a while and I'm not certain I can post much to the blog for a few days.
I've been working at the MotoGP race the last couple days, but I have a family situation that will require my attention after Sunday. I'm leaving town early Monday morning. I expect to be back for the final preseason game.
Depending upon my situation...
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August 27, 2010
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