LATEST STORIES FROM BOUNCE IT OFF PHIL B.
Colts still the one, injuries
6 hours ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| Comments
The injury report is longer this week, but the good news is S Antoine Bethea says his foot injury won't keep him from playing. Here are the Saturday offerings:
INJURY REPORT
OUT
CB Kelvin Hayden (knee), WR Anthony Gonzalez (knee), K Adam Vinatieri (knee), OT Dan Federkeil (concussion...
'The Bullitt Shot' heard around the NFL world
16 hours ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| Comments
Perhaps it's because I've enjoyed a great relationship with S Melvin Bullitt since he arrived at Colts training camp in 2007 as the "undrafted dude with a cool last name." Or maybe it's because letting go of last Sunday night's Colts-Patriots game isn'...
Another day, another shower
1 day ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| Comments
Here's what's on the mind as we swim through a rainy Thursday in Indy:
* I realize any time Peyton Manning and Tom Brady are mentioned in a discussion, there's bound to be some debate. And while I made a pointed opinion about this week's AFC Offensive Player of the...
What's going on today
2 days ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| Comments
We'll fire off a few random thoughts for a typically busy Wednesday:
* Biggest crowd in the locker room today was around K Matt Stover, who as we all know used to kick for Baltimore and is now headed home. Funny thing, too, that the Ravens gave their kicker the boot on Tuesday...
Colts-Patriots redux
3 days ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| Comments
We all saw. No need to wax poetic. Let's get to the second-take observations:
* Joseph Addai runs right for 4 yards on the opening play, but then the Colts are content to throw quick and underneath on the next two plays and come up short. It's as if they expected blitzes and...
Phil B.'s Monday night chat
4 days ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| Comments
Join Phil B. as he discusses last night's Colts win over the Patriots.
Phil B.'s Colts-Patriots chat
5 days ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| Comments
Join Phil B. at 8 p.m. as he talks about tonight's primetime Colts-Patriots matchup
Injuries, still same No. 1
6 days ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| Comments
Not too many surprises on the injury list this week. Had enough bodies on there the week before.
INJURY REPORT
OUT
CB Kelvin Hayden (knee), WR Anthony Gonzalez (knee), K Adam Vinatieri (knee) - Maybe Hayden is back in 2-3 weeks. Have yet to talk to him. Gonzo poked his head in the...
Colts-Texans redux I
6 days ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| Comments
Here's what stuck out from watching the Colts' 20-17 victory over the Texans last Sunday:
* From the start, TE Dallas Clark is the go-to guy. Two plays, two catches. Then after mixing in Pierre Garcon and Austin Collie, Peyton Manning goes to Clark again.
* First rush, behind...
When I think Colts-Patriots ...
7 days ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| 1 comment
I have been reflecting about what a memorable time this has been for all of us interested in the greatest NFL rivalry of the decade. So here are a few memories, off the top of my head, from the Colts-Patriots games in recent years:
* It started for me in 2001, when the thought was...
Computer issues
7 days ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| Comments
Sorry, folks, but I've been fighting some technical issues today. It's not letting me post long entries, and this is the second attempt to advise. I'll keep working on it to try to get last week's redux, this week's injury report and Top 10 filed.
I apologize for...
Pats-Colts spin for each outcome
8 days ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| Comments
While pulling out of The Indianapolis Star garage today, still a bit hyped up from doing an online video about what should be another memorable Colts-Patriots game on Sunday night, I ran into an old friend, a Colts season ticketholder.
I stopped for a moment to ask her thoughts on...
What's important
8 days ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| Comments
Fans in New England and Indianapolis can't wait. The hype is everywhere. The NFL is all about Colts-Patriots on Sunday night at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The initial inclination was to spit out the usual quotes from the principles, the banter from QBs Peyton Manning and Tom Brady about...
New corner, etc.
9 days ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| Comments
As expected, the Colts weren't quiet on Tuesday's off day as they signed cornerback Anthony Madison and released defensive end Josh Thomas.
Don't know much about Madison other than what you find on the Internet. He was undrafted in 2006 and has bounced around a bit, with...
Gag order? Very funny
11 days ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| Comments
Thanks to blogger regular Jeremy, a Colts fan who lives in the New England area, for giving me some inspiration today.
He passed along a report from a Boston radio station that a sports-talk show ran off at the mouth about how an "Indianapolis newspaper" declined to do out...
Phil B.'s Monday chat: 8 p.m.
11 days ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| Comments
Join him at 8 p.m. to talk about yesterday's game and the upcoming Colts/Patriots bout.
Hopefully the last in injury reports, and Top 10
13 days ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| Comments
The Colts have had a numbing week in terms of bodies lost with SLB Tyjuan Hagler (biceps), CB Marlin Jackson (knee) and S Bob Sanders (biceps) being lost for the season. Here's the rest of the injury report for Sunday's big AFC South game against visiting Houston (5-3), as...
Colts-49ers redux
13 days ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| Comments
Two thoughts after watching the Colts' 18-14 victory over San Francisco again. The 49ers really played a smart game. Great defensive effort. That said, credit the Colts for sticking with it when everything wasn't going according to plan. The offense had to grind, the defense...
Bobzilla to IR
14 days ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| Comments
Before the previous posts could practically breathe, the Colts announced in the last hour that S Bob Sanders has been placed on injured reserve with his left elbow injury. He will need surgery to repair a torn biceps.
So, Melvin Bullitt, this is your time. Make the most of it. You...
Hits keep coming ... had enough yet?
14 days ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| Comments
By now, blogger nation has heard the latest in what has been a painful week for the Colts. S Bob Sanders needs surgery on his left elbow. CB Kelvin Hayden will miss up to four weeks with a knee injury.
So, just this week, the Colts have lost SLB Tyjuan Hagler (biceps) and CB Marlin...
Colts give an update
14 days ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| Comments
The Colts issued a news release today to update everyone on the status of CB Marlin Jackson, S Bob Sanders and WR Anthony Gonzalez. It is as follows:
"The Indianapolis Colts have signed veteran free agent defensive end Josh Thomas and have placed defensive back Marlin Jackson...
Yeah, Jackson is out
15 days ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| Comments
We followed up on a national report late tonight that CB Marlin Jackson had suffered a season-ending knee injury and Indy Star colleague Mike Chappell talked to Jackson and received the sad confirmation. Jackson tore up his left knee, not the same knee he ripped up last year during...
What would you think, honestly?
15 days ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| Comments
The locker room interviews after a game inevitably come down to judgment calls. In the case of last Sunday, mine was simply: Do I wait for S Bob Sanders to finish with his treatment in the trainer's room?
I waited. It was an early game. I thought it was worth getting a word from...
Hagler on IR, more news
16 days ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| Comments
A couple of good guys, interview faves of mine, were missing from the locker room today. The news on one, SLB Tyjuan Hagler, is unfortunately the worst. Colts coach Jim Caldwell said a few minutes ago that Hagler has a ruptured biceps muscle and has been placed on injured reserve....
Technical difficulties
18 days ago by
Bounce It Off Phil B.
| Comments
Hello, blogger nation. Hope this is coming through. As most might have realized, we have had some technical difficulties with our online system these past couple days. So if some entries from the recent past don't show up, that's why.
I do apologize about the error messages...
Related Yards
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?
Join the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money.
