http://www.sportsnipe.com Indianapolis Colts, Team News, Updates, and Stats from all sports sources, updated continually. http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1048089/nfl-networks-redzone-colts-stat-week-eleven-stampede-blue.html NFL Network's RedZone Colts stat of the week: Week ElevenStampede Blueby BigBlueShoe on Nov 20, 2009 4:13 PM EST in Analysis 0 comments More photos » by AJ Mast - AP 4 days ago: Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett (58) ...and more » Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1048088/ball-security-lock-for-maroney.html Patriots fans believe Laurence Maroney does too much dancing and not enough running when he's handed the Football. Now their gripe is with the way he handles the ball. Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1048087/for-pats-its-firstandjets-at-last.html The national firestorm over the infamous fourth-and-2 call has been reduced to a local smolder, meaning quarterback Tom Brady can go back to keeping tabs on the rest of the NFL. Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1048086/nfl-networks-redzone-colts-stat-week-eleven.html 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 from every NFL game as it happens as well as live look-ins to all of Sunday's games in key situations? Then you need Comcast's NFL RedZone. From Football Outsider's Mike Tanier (via 18to88): The Colts have the best goal-to-go defense in the NFL according to DVOA. Even though Indy's pass defense dropped from 9th in yards to 16th in yards following the War of 1812, they've still only allowed 7 TDs. Factor in that the Colts have intercepted 10 balls and forced 10 fumbles, the old tried-and-true Tampa-2 method of forcing teams into mistakes and making them work for TDs continues to work. Also, for the first time in I don't know how long, Indy's run defense (ranked 14th) is better than the pass defense (16th) in terms of yardage. This means teams have stopped trying to "control the clock" by running the ball, because they know the Colts are good at shutting that down. Also, factor in that New England's passing attack did much of their damage in the first half. After a strong halftime adjustment, the Colts did much better containing Brady and the passing game, forcing them into two turnovers (one an INT in the endzone, another a rather famous turnover-on-downs). Considering they are doing all this without Kelvin Haden, and I'd say the pass defense is just fine, thank you. Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1047231/stover-signing-produces-mixed-feelings.html Forgive Matt Stover for feeling somewhat conflicted when he returns to M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Stover is filling in as the Colts' placekicker while starter, and close friend, Adam Vinatieri, is recovering from knee surgery. Stover is also a few months removed from a stint as the longtime kicker for the Baltimore Ravens, the Colts' opponent this week. Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1047230/heap-says-hes-gametime-decision-baltimore-sun.html Heap says he's a game-time decisionBaltimore SunTight end Todd Heap said he will know Sunday whether he will be able to play against the Indianapolis Colts. Heap was hurt in the first half of Monday's ...and more » Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1047229/what-innovators-learn-from-bill-belichick-bloomberg.html Boston GlobeWhat Innovators Can Learn from Bill BelichickBloombergThe New England Patriots led the Indianapolis Colts by six points with two minutes to go. It was fourth down, the ball was on the New England 28 yard line, ...New England Patriots quickly put Indianapolis Colts loss behind them, prepare ...New York Daily NewsNFL Live: Pats Will Bounce BackESPNIn the Zone: So, coach, what would you do?Cape Cod TimesRochester Democrat and Chronicle -Boston Globe -Washington Timesall 339 news articles » Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1047228/in-trenches-ravens.html Robert Mathis faces a rookie that's selling tickets in both football stadiums and movie theatres across the country, and Daniel Muir gets his biggest challenge yet against one of the game's top guards. Greg Talmage breaks down two of the battles facing the Colts' defense along the line of scrimmage inside. Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1047227/update-on-anthony-gonzalez-offers-hope-he-will-return-soon.html More photos » by Michael Conroy - AP FILE -- This is an Aug. 4, 2009, file photo showing Indianapolis Colts receiver Anthony Gonzalez during the NFL team's football training camp in Terre Haute, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File) Browse more photos » The silver-lining for Anthony Gonzalez's injury in Week One was the rapid, forced development of wide receivers Pierre Garçon and Austin Collie. And while many have expressed frustration that both Garçon and Collie have been erratic throughout the year, the reality is that inconsistency is the hallmark for all young receivers, good and bad. Also, factor in that it usually takes a receiver three years before they finally start looking like they are worth something. Call it the Reggie Wayne Scale, if you must. I remember from 2001-2003, Colts fans (stupidly) applied the "bust" label to Reggie Wayne, maintaining that the Colts should have taken a defensive player (Kyle Vanden Bosch, maybe?), or not traded down to get Wayne and taken a defensive tackle like Ryan Pickett. This is why fans are fans and Bill Polian is god. Today, I'm one of the leading schmucks on the Internets who thinks Reggie Wayne is the best wide receiver in football. And if you compare Pierre Garçon's second year numbers (26 catches, 403 yards, 3 TDs) or Austin Collie's rookie numbers (38 catches, 408 yards, 3 TDs) with Reggie Wayne's second year numbers (49 catches for 716 yards and 4 TDs) you see that both young receivers are well on their way to developing into good players. Again, this kind of development likely would not have happened had Anthony Gonzalez not gotten hurt. In a recent Mike Chappell article for the Indy Star, we get an update on Gonzo, who is recovering from surgery earlier this month to help heal his injured knee. Gonzo aggravated the injury (which he initially sustained against the Jaguars) during his rehab process. Now, Gonzo is saying he feels "close" again: "I felt like I was close the last time," Gonzalez said. "So in that sense, it's a little hard to say. I do feel the 'scope I had helped a lot. Now it's just a matter of getting a little flexibility back and all my strength back. "But I think I'm close." In yet another season where key components of the team have gone down with injury, such as the oft-injured Bob Sanders (done for the year), the addition of an important cog like Gonzo to an offense as impressive as the Colts could provide a serious jolt during the December push for playoff seeding. However, we Colts fans have been through this injury roller-coaster before with another wide receiver, Marvin Harrison. The constant "Will he? Won't he?" for Harrison in 2007 drove me nuts from week to week after Harrison sustained a seemingly career-ending knee injury. With Gonzo, I have no wish to relive that torture. If he does come back, he offers another potent weapon to stretch the field for Peyton Manning. But, it is important to point out the Garçon and Collie have played well enough (overall) to retain their roles. These two guys have grown up as players right before our eyes. It will be interesting to see how the Colts work with them once Gonzo gets back into the fold. Tip to Z.Pain Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1046384/gonzalez-close-to-returning.html While it is true that the Indianapolis Colts are dangerous as it is at 9-0 without wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez in their lineup, imagine how much more dangerous they will be when he eventually returns. Nonetheless, Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star is reporting that according to Gonzalez, he is on track to rejoining the [...] Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1046383/indianapolis-colts-vs-baltimore-ravens-free-nfl-football-picks-onlinesportshandicappingcom.html Baltimore SunIndianapolis Colts vs. Baltimore Ravens Free NFL Football PicksOnlineSportsHandicapping.comBaltimore Ravens Free NFL Football Picks: This Sunday the Indianapolis Colts will travel to the hostile confines of Baltimore to play a desperate Ravens ...Colts' running is 'dangerous'Baltimore SunOpponent Preview: Indianapolis ColtsPress BoxIndianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens Pick & PreviewLucky Lester Football Picks (blog)Stampede Blue -USA Today -betting.betfair.com (blog)all 98 news articles » Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1046382/caldwell-we-need-this-game-pretty-badly.html Jim Caldwell spoke with the media Thursday before practice and touched on a variety of topics, including Clint Session's role at linebacker, his success with replay challenges this season, some of the concerns Baltimore brings, and more. Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1046381/week-eleven-preview-colts-at-ravens.html More photos » by Darron Cummings - AP Indianapolis Colts quarterback and supposed John Unitas clone Peyton Manning (18) uses the Vulcan head touch to sap the knowledge from Senior Offensive Coordinator Tom Moore's brain. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) Browse more photos » (Warning: This Colts v. Ravens preview is sans Mayflower trucks because, quite honestly, we've been there and done that. Most rational, civilized, well-adjusted people are over it already. Those that aren't need a life). We made a big brew-ha-ha earlier this year about Baltimore native Barry Levinson's well produced but painfully flawed ESPN documentary titled The Band That Wouldn't Let It Go The Band That Wouldn't Die. The doc's story centered on the old Baltimore Colts marching band and their efforts to keep the spirit of football alive in the city of Baltimore after the Colts left town in favor of Indianapolis in March of 1984. ESPN probably should have waited until this week to air the doc, as it would have likely stirred up the fanbases in both Baltimore and Indy just in time for the now-seemingly annual Colts v. Ravens showdown. Since 2004, the Colts have played the Ravens at least once a year. With this Sunday's game, the Colts will have played in Baltimore four times while the Ravens have traveled to Indy twice. In all the previous contests, the Colts have flat out owned the Ravens. Whether under the night lights of primetime TV, or in the pressure-packed moments of the playoffs, the Colts have consistently put their foot on the throats of the Ravens and strangled the life out of them each and every time. Yet, despite the seemingly annual match-up, there does not seem to be any sort of animosity or hatred between the two teams. The reason for this: Peyton Manning. Baltimore fans and players seem to respect Peyton Manning more than any other QB in the league. I've heard more than a few fans from the "City of Firsts" say that Peyton Manning is as close to a clone of Johnny Unitas as they've ever seen. He even walks like unitas did, they say. There is also mutual respect from Colts players towards greats like Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, and Ravens coach John Harbaugh (brother of former-Colts quarterback Jim Harbaugh, a longtime fan favorite). With this year's match-up, the rivalry now has the added dimension of a potent Ravens offense, led by a very impressive QB named Joe Flacco, and a Colts defense that, right now, is playing better football than the Ravens defense has this season. John Unitas; quite simply, THE man Image: pictopia.com   First and foremost, I'm a huge Joe Flacco fan. He's a better QB than Matt Ryan, absolutely no question about it. While Ryan is a cool customer who shows an impressive knowledge of the game of football, there is nothing Ryan does better than Flacco. In fact, from what I have seen, Flacco has a better arm and has been able to do more with less than Ryan has. The Ravens offense is one of the best in football, averaging roughly 25 points per game behind a passing attack from Flacco that has generated 12 TDs and only 7 INTs. The Ravens also boast an impressive ground game behind (arguably) the most under-rated RB in all of football: Ray Rice. Baltimore's rushing attack averages 4.3 yards a carry and has scored 12 TDs. Just like when the Colts had to travel to Tennessee earlier this season and shut down all-world runner Chris Johnson, stopping Rice and the Ravens ground game will be top priority for the Colts defense. Raymond Berry, one of my favorite players of all time Image: www.profootballhof.com   What has been odd of late has been the play of Baltimore's defense. Though they are only surrendering 17 ppg (ranked 5th in the league), there have been some games this season where the Ravens D has fallen way short of the high expectations we fans set for them. They lost three in a row in October, allowing teams like the Patriots and Vikings to score seemingly at will on them. They righted their ship by defeating the then-undefeated Broncos, but have been a bit erratic ever since. The recent loss of Terrell Suggs will hurt their D, and while they certainly miss the play of departed linebacker Bart Scott (who signed with the Jets this past off-season) you absolutely cannot discount a defense with Lewsi, Reed, and all-galaxy defensive tackle Haloti Ngata, who is the cousin of Colts rookie Fili Moala. Keys to the game: Stop the run. In the Ravens two loses to their division rivals, the Cincinnati Bengals, Baltimore's running game was limited. While Flacco is certainly capable of flinging the football around with the best of them, if you take away the running game and force him to throw more than he is comfortable, the results are often turnovers. Robert Mathis v. Michael Oher. Oher's story is certainly worthy of a movie, but even if he did not come from abject poverty, Oher's story as an impressive rookie is very much worthy of respect on its own. Still, with Dwight Freeney likely to get loads of attention, Mathis must beat Oher and pressure Flacco. Mathis' play Sunday night was a big difference, flustering Tom Brady and hurrying his throws. Mathis must have a similar impact against Flacco. The Patriots focused their defense on Dallas Clark, and the Ravens might do the same. Ed Reed might glue himself to Clark in an attempt to take away Peyton's ace. The Colts must counter this by either moving Clark around (playing him outside, in the slot, or as an H-Back), dictating to the Ravens how they should cover him. Clark is currently third in the league in catches with 64 and 5th in the league in yards. Clark's a tight end, folks. I don't know if I've ever seen a tight end have these kinds of numbers. Ray Lewis is a student of the game, and he is correct in his praise of the Colts running game. Indy has made it a point to stick with the run, especially in the fourth quarter. The results speak for themselves. For three straight games, the Colts have used good, smart, hard running to close out games in the fourth. With rookie Donald Brown back from his shoulder injury and Chad Simpson flexing his muscles a bit as a running back (36 yards on 4 carries last week), Joseph Addai might finally get some help carrying the load for this team. Also, the decision to start Kyle DeVan at right guard over Mike Pollak has made a difference. Running plays to the right are no longer the lost cause they were earlier in the year. Gino Marchetti (89) was Dwight Freeney long before Dwight Freeney was Dwight Freeney Image: assets.espn.go.com   Sunday's game will also feature the return of Ravens legend Matt Stover, who spent 13 seasons in Baltimore as their kicker. The Ravens let him go this past off-season, and it was a decision they now openly regret. Stover has been damn impressive filling in for an injured Adam Viantieri. Meanwhile, the Ravens cut the kicker they replaced Stover with, and are now handing the kicking job to journeyman Billy Cundiff. After a whale of a comeback against the Patriots last week, traveling to Baltimore will prove another tough physical and mental hurdle for the Colts to overcome. They've done this kind of thing before this season, winning a thriller against the Dolphins and then going on the road to face the Cardinals, who they spanked in their house. This will be Indy's first road game in nearly a month. You could really say this is Indy's first road game in almost six weeks. Their last "road" game was at St. Louis against the Rams, where it seemed there were more Colts fans in the stands than rams fans. Indy's last true "road game" was Week Five at Nashville against the then 0-5 Titans. This road test will likely prove a strong one for the Colts as the Ravens are a very good football team. For more insight into the game, please visit Baltimore Beatdown, SB Nation's outstanding Ravens blog. Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1045347/time-for-ravens-rush-hour-baltimore-sun.html Time for Ravens' rush hourBaltimore SunThat it comes against the unbeaten Indianapolis Colts, with unstoppable Peyton Manning flinging touchdown passes, makes for an even more dire setting. ...and more » Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1045346/ravens-oher-gaither-face-nfls-top-pass-rushers-baltimore-sun.html Ravens' Oher, Gaither face NFL's top pass rushersBaltimore SunOn one side is Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney, possibly the top pass rusher in the NFL. If Freeney is No. 1, then the other Colts end, ...Ravens vs. Colts: 3 things that could go wrongBaltimore Sunall 2 news articles » Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1045345/stover-still-going-strong-colts-orange-brown-report-subscription.html The Orange and Brown Report (subscription)Stover still going strong with ColtsThe Orange and Brown Report (subscription)OWINGS MILLS -- A heavy dose of irony, awkwardness and drama will coincide Sunday when the Indianapolis Colts square off with the Baltimore ...Poor performance spells end for HauschkaThe Orange and Brown Report (subscription)all 8 news articles » Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1045344/opponent-preview-indianapolis-colts-press-box.html betting.betfair.com (blog)Opponent Preview: Indianapolis ColtsPress BoxIndianapolis is the last unbeaten team in the AFC. It is the fifth time in the last seven years the Colts have won at least five straight games to start the ...Colts' running is 'dangerous'Baltimore SunRavens, and Baltimore fans, eye upset of Manning's 9-0 ColtsUSA TodayNFL Betting: Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravensbetting.betfair.com (blog)Examiner.com -1070 The Fan - Indianapolis -BetUs.comall 91 news articles » Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1045343/colts-blogdb-antoine-bethea.html http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=a8fa3ea4-d766-41a7-a4ad-69bcdc13f10f - Fourth-year veteran safety Antoine Bethea fills in this week. In this installment, Bethea discusses the importance of last week's win and why playing in Baltimore is special. Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1044887/sayers-was-colts-coachs-first-boss-indianapolis-star.html Sayers was Colts coach's first bossIndianapolis Star"My first job as a full-time assistant," the Indianapolis Colts coach said. "I was a 22-year-old sitting at my desk and the athletic director walks into my ...and more » Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1044062/colts-running-dangerous-baltimore-sun.html 1070 The Fan - IndianapolisColts' running is 'dangerous'Baltimore SunThe Indianapolis Colts bring the NFL's top-ranked passing attack to M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday. ...Ravens, and Baltimore fans, eye upset of Manning's 9-0 ColtsUSA TodayIn the Nest: Baltimore's history favors ColtsExaminer.comColts Put Unbeaten Record on Line Against Ravens1070 The Fan - IndianapolisBetUs.com -MiamiHerald.com -KTVU.comall 86 news articles » Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1043857/dismissive-response-attleboro-sun-chronicle.html Dismissive responseAttleboro Sun ChronicleThe former linebacker's pointed criticism of Bill Belichick's decision to go for a first down near the end of the 35-34 loss to the Indianapolis Colts ...and more » Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1043856/heres-what-colts-are-missing-indianapolis-star.html Here's what Colts are missingIndianapolis StarThe Indianapolis Colts' excellent run in special teams coverage suffered a setback when New England's Wes Welker broke a 67-yard punt ... Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1042863/on-football-fourth-amendments-washington-times.html Globe and MailOn Football: Fourth amendmentsWashington TimesBelichick's decision to go for it on fourth-and-2 from his own 28 late in the New England Patriots' loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday put him in the ...Tide turning on perception of Patriots?ESPNIndianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens NFL Odds & PredictionsLocksmith Sports PicksIndianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens NFL Week 11 PredictionsPoint-Spreads.comUSA Today -Indianapolis Star -Seattle Post Intelligencerall 2,097 news articles » Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1042128/colts-put-unbeaten-record-on-line-against-ravens-1070-fan-indianapolis.html The Onion (satire)Colts Put Unbeaten Record on Line Against Ravens1070 The Fan - IndianapolisInterrupting the Indianapolis Colts' bid to make NFL history won't be nearly as easy for the inconsistent Ravens, who are more concerned with keeping their ...Ravens, and Baltimore fans, eye upset of Manning's 9-0 ColtsUSA TodayIn the Nest: Baltimore's history favors ColtsExaminer.comFootball Betting - Indianapolis Colts (-1) vs. Baltimore RavensBetUs.comMiamiHerald.com -Baltimore Sun -KTVU.comall 80 news articles » Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1041310/nfl-preview-tennessee-36-at-houston-54-kirotvcom.html Montgomery County CourierNFL Preview - Tennessee (3-6) At Houston (5-4)KIROtv.comHouston had an extra week to lick its wounds after a disappointing Week 9 that saw them drop a 20-17 decision to the first-place Indianapolis Colts. ...Titans Vs. Texans: May The Best Defense WinBleacher Reportall 90 news articles » Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1041309/colts-put-unbeaten-record-on-line-against-ravens.html The last time an unbeaten team came to Baltimore, the Ravens exposed the Denver Broncos as frauds. Interrupting the Indianapolis Colts' bid to make NFL history won't be nearly as easy for the inconsistent Ravens, who are more concerned with keeping their playoff hopes alive than enhancing their reputation as spoilers. "We've just got to win a football game. I don't care if it is the Colts or whoever," wide receiver Derrick Mason said. Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1041308/colts-put-unbeaten-record-on-line-against-ravens-pa-sportsticker.html By DAVID GINSBURG AP Sports Writer Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1041307/vote-for-colts.html http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=11a55785-7377-49bf-8ba8-68fbd714eb70 - Once you vote you'll be registered to win 1 of 17 trips to the Superbowl courtesy of Sprint! Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1040731/short-memory-serves-jonathan-wilhite-well-after-loss-to-colts-nesncom.html Short Memory Serves Jonathan Wilhite Well After Loss to ColtsNESN.comFor the majority of the night, he covered Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne, who had 10 catches for 126 yards and two touchdowns -- though it ...and more » Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1040730/short-memory-serves-jonathan-wilhite-well-after-loss-to-colts-nesncom.html Short Memory Serves Jonathan Wilhite Well After Loss to ColtsNESN.comFor the majority of the night, he covered Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne, who had 10 catches for 126 yards and two touchdowns -- though it ...and more » Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1040729/dungy-to-lead-player-advisory-forum-associated-press.html 1070 The Fan - IndianapolisDungy to lead player advisory forumThe Associated PressDungy, who retired as coach of the Indianapolis Colts after last season, is a special adviser to commissioner Roger Goodell. ...NFL forms player advisory committeeCBC.caall 237 news articles » Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1040728/colts-clark-closing-in-on-another-franchise-mark.html When Dallas Clark looks at the evolution of tight ends, he thinks of John Mackey. The Hall of Famer made it chic for the big guys to catch passes and run down field when it was more popular for them to be blockers or outlet receivers. Now, four decades later, Clark is carving out his own niche in a very different NFL. Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1040727/colts-clark-closing-in-on-another-franchise-mark.html When Dallas Clark looks at the evolution of tight ends, he thinks of John Mackey. The Hall of Famer made it chic for the big guys to catch passes and run down field when it was more popular for them to be blockers or outlet receivers. Now, four decades later, Clark is carving out his own niche in a very different NFL. Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1040726/colts-clark-closing-in-on-another-franchise-mark-ap.html When Dallas Clark looks at the evolution of tight ends, he thinks of John Mackey. The Hall of Famer made it chic for the big guys to catch passes and run down field when it was more popular for them to be blockers or outlet receivers. Now, four decades later, Clark is carving out his own niche in a very different NFL. Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1040725/colts-clark-closing-in-on-another-franchise-mark-ap.html When Dallas Clark looks at the evolution of tight ends, he thinks of John Mackey. The Hall of Famer made it chic for the big guys to catch passes and run down field when it was more popular for them to be blockers or outlet receivers. Now, four decades later, Clark is carving out his own niche in a very different NFL. Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039741/scouting-ravens-defense.html The Ravens defense is coming off a big showing against the Browns on Monday night. They'll soon find out that Peyton Manning is no Brady Quinn. Brad Keller breaks down the matchups. Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039740/ravens-baltimore-fans-eye-upset-mannings-90-colts-usa-today.html The Onion (satire)Ravens, and Baltimore fans, eye upset of Manning's 9-0 ColtsUSA Today... to do an array of his own gestures and arm-waving Sunday as Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning does his trademark pre-snap signal gyrations. ...NFL Preview - Indianapolis (9-0) at Baltimore (5-4)MiamiHerald.comRavens have slim chance of bucking ColtsBaltimore SunNFL Preview - Indianapolis (9-0) At Baltimore (5-4)KTVU.comBaltimore Beat Down (blog) -FanHouse (blog) -Examiner.comall 70 news articles » Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039739/former-head-coach-tony-dungy-taking-lead-role-in-nfl-player-advisory-forum-canadian-press.html NEW YORK - Tony Dungy is taking a lead role in improving communication between the NFL and its players. Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039139/minority-hiring-in-football-dips-indianapolis-star.html Minority hiring in football dipsIndianapolis StarFormer Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy is expected to take an active role in helping minorities land head coaching jobs in major ...and more » Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039138/will-miami-stick-wildcat-charlotteobservercom.html CharlotteObserver.comWill Miami stick with the Wildcat?CharlotteObserver.comMiami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams is stopped by the Indianapolis Colts defense during the first quarter, Monday, September 21, 2009, ...and more » Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039137/dungy-to-lead-nfl-player-advisory-forum-associated-press.html Sportsnet.caDungy to lead NFL player advisory forumThe Associated PressDungy, who retired as coach of the Indianapolis Colts after last season, is a special adviser to commissioner Roger Goodell. "Input from the players to the ...NFL forms player advisory committeeCBC.caall 208 news articles » Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039136/nfl-preview-indianapolis-90-at-baltimore-54-miamiheraldcom.html The Onion (satire)NFL Preview - Indianapolis (9-0) at Baltimore (5-4)MiamiHerald.comOther than the Indianapolis Colts themselves, the group of people happiest about the Colts' near-miracle comeback against the ...Ravens have slim chance of bucking ColtsBaltimore SunNFL Preview - Indianapolis (9-0) At Baltimore (5-4)KTVU.comHow to Beat the Indianapolis ColtsBaltimore Beat Down (blog)FanHouse (blog) -Examiner.com -CBSSports.comall 68 news articles » Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039134/stampede-blue-prediction-contest-results-week-10-link-for-11.html Week 10 was a real struggle this week, thanks to quite a few unexpected winners: Only 1 person picked the Redskins to win (shake n bake, that bastard). Twelve people (out of 53) picked the Packers to beat the Cowboys. Fourteen people picked the Panthers, and only 14 picked the Jaguars. As a side note, our "experts" from USA Today and Yahoo! were almost unanimous in picking the Patriots (only Skip Wood being smart).  I'm sure they also still think the Patriots are better, regardless of the final score.  And they get paid to think these things... This week in the Against the Spread contest, we had one winner, sandsaver01.  He/She got 12/15 games correct, which is unbelievable (especially to me, who only got 4 right).  Great week.  Our leaderboard after 10 weeks looks like this: Against the Spread Name Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Total shoein 8 7 6 6 7 82 bluegirl 6 8 7 9 8 81 TouchdownMonkey 6 10 9 6 9 80 bobzilla3 9 9 6 5 7 80 zkmavz 7 10 7 6 6 80 The Lawn Wrangler 7 7 7 6 7 80 In the Straight Up contest, we had four people get 12/15 games correct!  They are: bluegirl chano14 EnSsRex enjyinlife Congratulations!  The leaderboard for the Straight Up contest looks like this: Straight Up Name Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Total shoein 11 9 10 8 11 105 Gmachine! 9 9 9 10 11 105 JustinPugh 9 10 10 9 11 103 bluegirl 7 9 10 9 12 102 emiller17 9 8 8 9 9 100 shoein still has a share of the lead in both contests, but he's falling farther behind Bill Simmons, who has bounced back from his horrible Week 8.  After the jump you'll see the full leaderboard.  Remember there is a game tonight, and you can place your picks either in the comments here, or in the FanShot I posted yesterday.  I'm not sure what my availability will be on Sunday, but I'll to get the link posted for everyone's picks before the games start. Stampede Blue Prediction Contest Picks Week 10 Stampede Blue Prediction Contest Week 11, open until 1:00 ET Sunday Against the Spread: Name Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Total Bill Simmons - ESPN 9 7 4 8 9 87 Dave Richard - CBS Sports 9 8 7 8 9 83 shoein 8 7 6 6 7 82 bluegirl 6 8 7 9 8 81 TouchdownMonkey 6 10 9 6 9 80 bobzilla3 9 9 6 5 7 80 zkmavz 7 10 7 6 6 80 The Lawn Wrangler 7 7 7 6 7 80 Road 9 9 8 9 6 77 PB 10 9 6 8 8 76 Clark Judge - CBS Sports 7 7 6 5 7 76 torontocoltsfan 6 8 4 6 8 76 MrNFL 4 8 5 6 6 75 Underdogs 9 2 7 10 9 74 sandsaver01 9 10 5 8 12 73 emiller17 8 8 5 6 7 73 peytonsurdaddy 7 6 6 6 6 73 mgrex03 5 6 7 7 4 73 Power Ranking 5 10 4 3 6 73 ColtsFanNChiTown 5 10 2 7 6 72 shake n bake 8 5 6 9 7 71 Orren's Boy 6 11 4 5 8 71 Harmon Predictor - CBS Sports 6 10 2 6 6 71 Cassieper 3 9 8 5 6 70 Favorites 5 11 6 3 6 70 Spin Predictor - CBS Sports 5 9 5 6 6 68 Shimn 8 10 6 3 6 67 UnofficialPants 6 6 6 3 10 67 Pete Prisco - CBS Sports 4 8 5 6 7 67 Home 5 4 5 4 9 67 burncruisin 8 9 7 0 0 65 KingRichard 8 6 4 0 0 64 PeytonUL18 6 7 6 5 7 63 Peter Madden - CBS Sports 5 9 4 5 4 61 kubladawn 9 0 8 6 0 61 ColtsFanFromHawaii 6 6 7 8 5 60 Darth Ventura 5 7 7 6 5 58 Memphis Red Dogs 9 8 8 0 0 54 marvinindy 6 9 6 9 5 51 passdinho 4 8 0 7 4 49 slckrsmitty 7 7 5 0 0 49 JV1241 0 9 7 9 5 46 Dave 4 8 0 0 0 45 bohephus 5 9 3 9 5 44 misterC 0 9 3 8 9 44 SpazMo 8 6 6 0 0 42 scottishcoltsfan 6 0 0 0 0 39 costragas 8 10 5 9 5 37 Daveinindy 0 9 0 0 0 34 enjyinlife 6 7 0 0 0 28 shag dog 0 8 6 0 0 22 CarmelKevin 0 9 4 0 7 20 Power Ranking Adj 0 0 0 5 6 11 bigred 0 10 0 0 0 10 lolo 0 9 0 0 0 9 BlueU 0 8 0 0 0 8 bohica 8 0 0 0 0 8 Disco Stu 0 8 0 0 0 8 Dodd53 8 0 0 0 0 8 jammer6303 0 0 0 8 0 8 justin37013 0 8 0 0 0 8 Mark Lempke 0 0 8 0 0 8 diagenesis 0 0 0 0 6 6 banhouse 0 0 0 4 0 4 Straight Up: Name Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Total shoein 11 9 10 8 11 105 Gmachine! 9 9 9 10 11 105 JustinPugh 9 10 10 9 11 103 bluegirl 7 9 10 9 12 102 emiller17 9 8 8 9 9 100 Merrill Hoge - ESPN 8 9 8 10 11 100 Michael Silver - Yahoo! 10 10 10 9 10 98 oldecoltsfan 9 8 8 9 10 98 Sean Leahy - USA Today 9 8 8 9 9 98 TouchdownMonkey 6 9 9 8 10 98 Pete O'Brien - USA Today 9 10 7 9 6 98 zkmavz 9 11 7 9 8 97 shake n bake 6 11 6 9 11 97 Accuscore - ESPN 8 10 10 7 8 97 Adam Schefter - ESPN 8 11 6 8 9 97 Chris Mortensen - ESPN 6 8 9 8 8 97 Nate Davis - USA Today 11 9 8 9 7 96 Charles Robinson - Yahoo! 10 10 7 8 8 96 Shimn 10 9 8 7 9 96 Coltsdude1000 8 11 8 7 8 96 tim55 8 9 8 8 9 96 Mike Golic - ESPN 7 9 10 10 8 96 Mark "Stink" Schlereth - ESPN 9 8 8 10 8 96 jammer6303 8 10 8 9 9 95 Favorites 8 11 9 7 9 95 Coltsfaninoklahoma1 8 8 9 7 11 95 Cassieper 5 8 8 10 11 95 peytonsthebest 6 8 8 9 10 95 piojocuau 8 8 9 6 10 95 Seth Wickersham - ESPN 6 10 6 9 11 95 Ufanforreal 8 10 9 8 10 94 Jarrett Bell - USA Today 8 8 9 10 9 94 sandsnake 8 10 8 8 10 94 Gary Mihoces - USA Today 7 10 9 9 7 94 The Lawn Wrangler 9 9 8 8 8 94 Tom Pedulla - USA Today 7 8 9 10 8 94 sanders_murks_cats 9 10 8 9 11 93 skywalker 8 9 11 8 10 93 Jason Cole - Yahoo! 8 8 10 8 8 92 MrNFL 8 8 9 7 9 92 Eric Allen - ESPN 8 9 9 10 9 92 Power Ranking 6 10 7 7 7 92 peytonsurdaddy 8 8 9 8 8 91 PB 7 9 8 8 9 90 mgrex03 6 6 10 7 10 90 coltsgirl81 9 8 6 5 8 90 Jim Corbett - USA Today 8 8 9 7 8 89 Pythagorean 8 8 7 8 8 89 Ron Jaworski - ESPN 8 8 7 6 8 89 bobzilla3 9 10 10 9 9 87 Skip Wood - USA Today 9 6 7 8 7 84 Coin Flip 6 7 6 10 8 83 chano14 9 8 8 6 12 82 PeytonUL18 7 8 8 8 9 82 Home 8 4 8 8 10 82 Indy Lori 6 10 8 7 10 81 roggae 8 9 6 9 8 80 kubladawn 10 0 9 8 0 80 KrouseingTiger 7 10 9 5 9 77 jedye 0 11 10 0 10 77 i9x 6 7 6 8 9 76 EnSsRex 0 9 9 7 12 75 Marshall Plan 9 7 5 6 8 75 JakeTheSnake 6 6 0 8 11 75 Memphis Red Dogs 10 8 10 0 0 74 KingRichard 12 9 0 0 0 72 JV1241 9 10 7 9 11 70 marvinindy 7 8 9 9 8 69 payne 4 7 9 11 10 69 vintagephoenix 10 9 9 0 0 69 James Buchanan 10 8 0 0 0 69 honeybear 9 8 8 0 0 68 gizzardfanny 9 10 7 0 0 67 shelbyjames 10 12 0 0 0 66 DFWColtFan 8 9 8 0 0 65 Road 6 9 5 5 5 62 bohephus 7 8 8 10 9 61 burncruisin 9 9 9 0 0 58 SpazMo 9 7 8 0 0 55 Mavericky 9 8 7 0 11 53 ANGELSFAITH 9 9 8 7 10 52 misterC 0 8 8 8 9 52 Underdogs 6 2 4 6 6 49 costragas 9 8 9 10 9 45 hahasound 8 8 0 0 0 42 Daveinindy 0 10 0 0 0 42 Dave 6 8 0 0 0 41 onearmedboxer 0 10 0 0 11 40 DnastyDM 0 9 9 0 0 40 enjyinlife 0 0 6 8 12 36 bluemagic 6 0 0 0 0 33 diagenesis 5 9 6 8 0 28 jkwright6504 8 10 0 0 0 28 kdgriffith 0 7 8 0 0 27 Teddybear78 0 10 7 0 9 26 Heeringa 0 0 7 8 9 24 anitrimi 0 0 0 10 11 21 cwill111 0 9 0 0 0 21 szquirrel 8 11 0 0 0 19 shag dog 0 9 8 0 0 17 Z.Pain 8 9 0 0 0 17 specopskid 0 8 0 0 0 17 arizonajason 0 0 8 8 0 16 dDogg 0 0 6 0 10 16 BigBlueDawg 7 0 0 0 0 15 Power Ranking Adj 0 0 0 7 7 14 colts_and_cavs_in_09! 0 10 0 0 0 10 dclark#44 0 10 0 0 0 10 Disco Stu 0 10 0 0 0 10 MVPeyton1887 0 0 9 0 0 9 PacersColtsWSox 0 9 0 0 0 9 medicblue 0 0 0 0 9 9 bradherold 0 0 8 0 0 8 patndan 0 0 0 8 0 8 jabux13 0 7 0 0 0 7 Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1039133/dungy-to-lead-player-advisory-forum-ap.html Tony Dungy is taking a lead role in improving communication between the NFL and its players. Dungy will lead a new NFL player advisory forum that will meet with players about league policies, programs and issues that affect their lives on and off the field. Those subjects will include player health and safety, personal conduct, game rules and procedures, career transition and player development. Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1038312/nfl-power-rankings-week-11-colts-gold-horseshoe-chargers-charge-bengals-associated-content.html The Star-Ledger - NJ.comNFL Power Rankings (Week 11): Colts Gold Horseshoe; Chargers Charge; Bengals ...Associated ContentCBS stills clings to the notion that the Indianapolis Colts are the best team in the nation, while ESPN and Fox Sports are stuck on the New Orleans Saints. ...NFL Power Rankings, Week 11: Cardiac Colts Take Top SpotBleacher ReportNFL Survivor Pool PicksDoc's Sports ServiceColts Take Down Pats, Take Over 'AHN Top Ten' NFL Power RankingsAHNBetUs.com -BetFirmsall 79 news articles » Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1038311/manning-its-just-dogfight.html Peyton Manning talked to the media on Wednesday after leading the Colts to another dramatic win over the Patriots Sunday night. See what he said about putting the New England game in the past and preparing for the Ravens, the welcome (or lack thereof) the Colts get when they return to Baltimore, the challenges the Ravens' defense presents, and more! Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1037472/how-to-beat-indianapolis-colts-baltimore-down-blog.html How to Beat the Indianapolis ColtsBaltimore Beat Down (blog)Short of doing those dastardly deeds, there is not much else to do to expect to be the first team to knock off the Indianapolis Colts from the ranks of the ... Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1037471/i-mean-cant-say-enough-about-reggie-wayne-belichick-said-quotthat-guy-best-receiver-we-c.html I mean, I can?t say enough about Reggie Wayne,?? Belichick said. "That guy is the best receiver we cover every year and it seems like he just keeps getting better. I thought the routes he ran and the catches he made were nothing short of spectacular, with the go route, the two touchdown catches, the third-down conversion on the corner route in front of our bench. He?s a tremendous receiver and he had some production against us.?? Bill Belichick on Reggie Wayne, who is better than Randy Moss, in my not-so-humble opinion. Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1036974/mlb-adam-seward-lb-reportedly-signs-colts.html Hot News for MLB Adam Seward Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1036973/rb-clifton-dawson-colts-waive.html Hot News for RB Clifton Dawson Indianapolis Colts - Sport Snipe - Team News - Stats - Updates