Week Seventeen: Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts- Open Thread

by Brad Wells on Dec 30, 2007 7:47 PM EST in Game Threads

Tennessee Titans (9-6) at Indianapolis Colts (13-2)

Week Seventeen: Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts

Location: RCA Dome Indianapolis, IN

Kick-off time: 8:15 pm ET

Broadcast: NBC

Key injuries: Well, after being told all week he will start, the Colts decided last minute not to start a player who hasn't seen the field since early November (tip to Bullard47). Ugh! Also out is Ryan Diem, Keiwan Ratliff, Gonzo, Tim Jennings, Raheem Brock, Robert Mathis, and Ben Utecht. Basically, if Tennessee loses with to the guys the Colts will field tonight, they suck and deserve to sit at home for the post-season. Expect a heavy dose of Jim Sorgi in the second half, regardless of the score.

Sitting Marvin really pissing me off because 1) We know he's healthy, and 2) Peyton wants to get some on-the-field time with him. If we are wrong and Marvin isn't healthy now, then IR him NOW and let's move on. Constantly switching back and forth between starting him and sitting him is A.N.N.O.Y.I.N.G. He should be healthy now. If he isn't, something is really, really wrong. Even if he is remotely healthy, he should play at least a series or two. Makes no damn sense!

For a Titans fan's take on the game, head over to Music City Miracles and read Jimmy and the boys. Here's to a good, clean finale to the regular season with no injuries. Go Colts!

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cleveland win

i wonder if marvin NOT starting has anything to do with cleveland winning... Tennessee will be a bit desperate to win tonight to get in to the playoffs and dungy may have decided it wasn't worth the risk..

am a bit surprised to see gonzo out... but the others are all no surprise...

by bluegirl on Dec 30, 2007 7:57 PM EST reply actions

No, whether Cleveland won or lost, the Titans

would still have to win.

So Cleveland winning was irrelevant to this game.

Titans Fan

by nvemvp23 on Dec 30, 2007 8:15 PM EST up reply actions

crazy tiebreaks

i never understand the tiebreak stupid stuff....

by bluegirl on Dec 30, 2007 8:25 PM EST up reply actions

Didja hear?

Vince Young is pumped up... because he loves the spotlight of a national game! And he is a Winner!

WINNER!

/sarcasm :)

Go Colts!

by Marked Hoosier on Dec 30, 2007 8:09 PM EST reply actions

without gonzo and harrison, who besides Wayne

can Manning throw to? And Clark, ofcourse.

Titans Fan

by nvemvp23 on Dec 30, 2007 8:11 PM EST reply actions

just curious don't know too much about your other

receivers

Titans Fan

by nvemvp23 on Dec 30, 2007 8:12 PM EST reply actions

I'm assuming

Aromashodu will be the #2. he played at Auburn and he was signed mid-season, that's about all i know about him.

by schultz950 @ Stampede Blue on Dec 30, 2007 8:23 PM EST up reply actions

heh

that's actually a good question. Expect to see alot of TE Bryan Fletcher and WRs CRAPhonso Thorpe and Devin Aroshamashodishashomashadu (I think I misspelled that ;) heh).

I fully expect not to win this game with all the injuries and the expectation of lots of Sorgi Time. It's just too bad, because I really don't think the Titans deserve to be in the playoffs over Cleveland. Not meant to pick a fight or insult, just don't think so.

P.S. I just heard the Jeff Fisher interview pre-game. Holy shit he sounds like Mr Garrison from South Park. Mmmmmkay.

Charlie Weis Ate My Baby

by jdb on Dec 30, 2007 8:25 PM EST up reply actions

ugh

well it's pretty obvious that at least early on the Colts aren't going to bother stopping the run.

Charlie Weis Ate My Baby

by jdb on Dec 30, 2007 8:27 PM EST reply actions

ay to put in an effort guys

really, I mean I know the game is essentially meaningless for you but you could at least TRY to stop the run you know. Just a thought.

Charlie Weis Ate My Baby

by jdb on Dec 30, 2007 8:33 PM EST up reply actions

GO HORSE!!!

"GO HORSE!"

by beester on Dec 30, 2007 8:37 PM EST reply actions

stats

peyton needs about another 50 yards for 4000 for 8 consecutive seasons... and reggie needs 8 ... no make that 7 catches for his 100.... okay make that 6 more to 100 for reggie..

by bluegirl on Dec 30, 2007 8:39 PM EST reply actions

oh reggie

just go out of bounds. no need to take that hit and then fumble it.

Charlie Weis Ate My Baby

by jdb on Dec 30, 2007 8:43 PM EST reply actions

Why, reggie, why?

Fuckin stupid fumble.

Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone

by MerryGoByeBye on Dec 30, 2007 8:44 PM EST reply actions

runs like that

VY, VY, VY. Someday, someday soon, runs like that (and taking hits like that at the end of them) are going to fuck up your career or even end it.

Sincerely,
Anyone who watches football

Charlie Weis Ate My Baby

by jdb on Dec 30, 2007 8:48 PM EST reply actions

haynesworth hurt

couldn't happen to a nicer guy... and a terrible loss for the titans if he isn't pulling fisher's usual BS to slow down our offense

by bluegirl on Dec 30, 2007 8:53 PM EST reply actions

aaaand

Haynesworth is back in.

Survey SAYS! : It's Fisher's usual BS

Charlie Weis Ate My Baby

by jdb on Dec 30, 2007 8:57 PM EST up reply actions

NICER GUY!!!

haha

"GO HORSE!"

by beester on Dec 30, 2007 9:02 PM EST up reply actions

Sorgi

Does he REALLY need to come in anytime soon? To see Manning playing is wonderful, and to see Sorgi playing is like watching a Ravens game. :(

Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone

by MerryGoByeBye on Dec 30, 2007 8:53 PM EST reply actions

1st half at least

imagine peyton will play the first half at least.... then sorgi might come in...

by bluegirl on Dec 30, 2007 8:56 PM EST reply actions

Joe

looks like a friggin rocket after every handoff

"GO HORSE!"

by beester on Dec 30, 2007 9:00 PM EST reply actions

reggie and peyton

well they hit the stats they were probably after... though at the rate he is going reggie could be after the record for most catches in a game.... anyone remember what that one is...

by bluegirl on Dec 30, 2007 9:02 PM EST reply actions

Oh man

The guy in the local ESPN just said that Manning is better than Brady. Nice to hear that. He also said that Manning is maybe the best QB ever, or second only to Marino. ESPN is getting better. At least around here.

Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone

by MerryGoByeBye on Dec 30, 2007 9:03 PM EST reply actions

Although it's nice to see ST show up

I hope it doensn't save purnell's job

"GO HORSE!"

by beester on Dec 30, 2007 9:04 PM EST reply actions

coverage unit, i mean

"GO HORSE!"

by beester on Dec 30, 2007 9:06 PM EST up reply actions

yeah unimpressive

yeah a certain nameless team hasn't looked that impressive lately and the networks probably want to start hyping up their playoff games, so all of a sudden the colts are getting attention again... heard a lot of comments about the colts watching various games on sunday ticket today...

by bluegirl on Dec 30, 2007 9:05 PM EST reply actions

haha

we have a ben hartsock sighting

"GO HORSE!"

by beester on Dec 30, 2007 9:06 PM EST reply actions

FUMBLE

Sweet.

Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone

by MerryGoByeBye on Dec 30, 2007 9:10 PM EST reply actions

GOD works in mysterious ways

awful call on the pass interference
next play, FUMBLE, COLTS RECOVER!!!

"GO HORSE!"

by beester on Dec 30, 2007 9:10 PM EST reply actions

Sorgi

DAMN!

Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone

by MerryGoByeBye on Dec 30, 2007 9:13 PM EST reply actions

okay

all the starters are gone except the o line.... it is now a preseason game...

by bluegirl on Dec 30, 2007 9:17 PM EST reply actions

Wayne's out

If this team was the NEW ENGLAND Colts, he would've stayed to get the record for most catches in a single game. I'm glad we're not. The Colts get the records because they're good, not because they try too hard.

Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone

by MerryGoByeBye on Dec 30, 2007 9:19 PM EST reply actions

if we needed this win

reggie might have set a record the way he was going... but i'd rather see him out and stay healthy for the playoffs....

by bluegirl on Dec 30, 2007 9:42 PM EST up reply actions

dungy on the sideline

looked worried while reggie was still in after he had pulled peyton.... looks a lot more relaxed now that he is gone.

and vince has to try to throw out of his own endzone.

by bluegirl on Dec 30, 2007 9:24 PM EST reply actions

I got De-Lovely on DVD

I still haven't see it. Do I wait till the game is over, or do I see it now? Is it a good movie anyway?

Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone

by MerryGoByeBye on Dec 30, 2007 9:27 PM EST reply actions

also on TV

Bourne Supremacy is wrapping up on TBS (oohhhhh High Definition!) followed up by Mission Impossible: 2. Better than Sorgi Time?

Charlie Weis Ate My Baby

by jdb on Dec 30, 2007 9:31 PM EST up reply actions

Bourne kicks ass

But I rather have Sorgi than Tom Cruise. I guess. Ahmm... That's a good question.

Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone

by MerryGoByeBye on Dec 30, 2007 9:34 PM EST up reply actions

sure does

Ultimatum was just as good, or better, as the Identity.

"GO HORSE!"

by beester on Dec 30, 2007 9:42 PM EST up reply actions

C'mon Sorgi

Give me a long bomb to score before the half-time.

Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone

by MerryGoByeBye on Dec 30, 2007 9:41 PM EST reply actions

DPOY=BOB "The Eraser" Sanders

"GO HORSE!"

by beester on Dec 30, 2007 9:43 PM EST reply actions

Personally, I like "The Missle"-

but i guess it's "The Eraser"

"GO HORSE!"

by beester on Dec 30, 2007 9:44 PM EST up reply actions

my own favorite..

.. is Bob "Bad Mother****er" Sanders, but maybe that's inappropriate? :)

Charlie Weis Ate My Baby

by jdb on Dec 30, 2007 9:48 PM EST up reply actions

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaahhh

"GO HORSE!"

by beester on Dec 30, 2007 9:51 PM EST up reply actions

why why why

Titans Fan

by nvemvp23 on Dec 30, 2007 10:05 PM EST reply actions

OH, COME ON

Don't act like we've brought out Booger McFarland from Injured Reserve to knock you out of the playoffs.

"GO HORSE!"

by beester on Dec 30, 2007 10:11 PM EST up reply actions

SORGI TO CRAP

SORGI TO CRAP
SORGI TO CRAP

"GO HORSE!"

by beester on Dec 30, 2007 10:08 PM EST reply actions

There's the new Championship combo

"GO HORSE!"

by beester on Dec 30, 2007 10:09 PM EST up reply actions

CRAPPO!!!

Oh man, the Titans really suck.

Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone

by MerryGoByeBye on Dec 30, 2007 10:09 PM EST reply actions

Reid

Oh. My. God.

by burc on Dec 30, 2007 10:12 PM EST reply actions

Where has he been all my life??? err this season?

Was wasn't Reid on special teams the entire season? He has added soo much to it. Anyone else see the replays and where they showed Clark and Dungy's reaction to it? lmao

by MarkV0327 @ Stampede Blue on Dec 30, 2007 10:15 PM EST up reply actions

ooohh!

that really hurt I bet

by Terry @ Stampede Blue on Dec 30, 2007 10:12 PM EST reply actions

WOW.

That was a brutal hit. Is ther ea special teams player of the year award? it'd be hard to give it to someone on such a crappy special teams unit but damn, Reid is a beast.

Charlie Weis Ate My Baby

by jdb on Dec 30, 2007 10:15 PM EST reply actions

LOL

"Henry must think that he's in Fort Wayne, right now!"

"GO HORSE!"

by beester on Dec 30, 2007 10:15 PM EST reply actions

Did-

anyone esle hear that?

"GO HORSE!"

by beester on Dec 30, 2007 10:15 PM EST up reply actions

Young limpin goff

Didn't I just say something in a comment earlier about how he's gonna get himself hurt?

Am I psychic, or is it just that obvious? :D

Charlie Weis Ate My Baby

by jdb on Dec 30, 2007 10:17 PM EST reply actions

I remember...

here comes Kerry, lol

"GO HORSE!"

by beester on Dec 30, 2007 10:18 PM EST up reply actions

BULLITT

My second favorite name, only to Craphonso. Sounds like the name of a 70's detective show.

Charlie Weis Ate My Baby

by jdb on Dec 30, 2007 10:20 PM EST reply actions

this is what I do when I am bored

I fire up Photoshop

Tonight on ColtsTV, the grittiest new crime drama on television: Bullitt. Small town cop turned big city private detective hunts down criminals and ball carriers.

(just don't ask me to figure out a romantic comedy starring Jim Sorgi)

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by jdb on Dec 30, 2007 11:09 PM EST up reply actions

Seriously?

Is the Colts' JV team really beating the Titans in what should be a playoff game for them?

Normally I would be watching something else, but watching the Titans get hosed on national TV by second and third stringers is the height of entertainment.

Also, that Darrell Reid hit was awesome. The reactions from everyone else were better.

"Hey, if you want me to come here, I want to come here. But if you don't, I'm going to beat your butt for 15 years playing in the AFC." -Peyton Manning-

by MonkeyBusiness on Dec 30, 2007 10:21 PM EST reply actions

WTF was that hit by Reid?

I'm still wondering if that happened. I'm glad I stayed to see how we could do worse than Sorgi at QB backup.

Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone

by MerryGoByeBye on Dec 30, 2007 10:27 PM EST reply actions

I totally dig-

our defense against the run, after the 1st drive

"GO HORSE!"

by beester on Dec 30, 2007 10:31 PM EST reply actions

Why the heck

is our starting MLB playing special team coverage?

"GO HORSE!"

by beester on Dec 30, 2007 10:37 PM EST reply actions

Brackett

I was wondering that myself. I mean honestly, did Brackett go up to Dungy and go "Hey, let me play on Special Teams! It'll be a gas!"

Seriously, this is pathetic. The Titans should be destroying our backups, but they're barely managing anything.

"Hey, if you want me to come here, I want to come here. But if you don't, I'm going to beat your butt for 15 years playing in the AFC." -Peyton Manning-

by MonkeyBusiness on Dec 30, 2007 11:00 PM EST reply actions