So...Which Comeback Was Better?
by JakeTheSnake on Oct 5, 2008 9:13 PM EDT
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Just in case you weren't sure, what you saw today was exceedingly rare. The Colts became only the second team in NFL history to come back from a 17 point deficit or greater with 5 minutes left in the 4th quarter to go on to win the game. The other team to pull off the feat? The Indianapolis Colts, of course (Random fact: the second comeback came on the eve of the 5th anniversary of the first comeback).
Considering that we are experts in the field of epic comebacks, I come to you, Colts nation, with the question of which comeback you found more impressive. Before you vote, consider the following:
- James Mungro, Marvin Harrison, and Ricky Williams (not the famous one Sticky Ricky) scored the 3 TDs vs. Tampa. Tom Santi, Gary Brackett, and Reggie Wayne scored the 3 TDs vs. Houston.
- The '03 comeback was aided by a 90 yard kick return by Brad Pyatt to set up the first TD and an onside kick recovery by Idrees Bashir to help set up the second.
- The '08 comeback was aided by 2 (2!) fumble recoveries, one which was returned for a TD.
- Tampa finished 4th in defense in 2003, Houston is currently 30th.
- Total time used and yards covered for the 3 TDs scored to tie the Tampa game: 155 yards in 3:46 (The Colts also had a 14 play, 76 yard drive that took 6:36 to set-up the winning field goal in OT).
- Total time used and yards covered for the 3 TDs scored to win the Houston game: 178 yards in 5:14.
- The Houston comeback was completed with 1:54 left in the game, the Tampa game was tied with 0:35 to go.
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Just a tip
I forget where I saw it, but Sticky Ricky is by far the best way to re(e)fer to the current Dolphins RB Ricky Williams.
I ain't tryin' do you, I'm just tryin do me
Last album did two, I'm just tryin' do three
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by shake n bake on Oct 5, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Stickiest of the Ricky
is also acceptable
I ain't tryin' do you, I'm just tryin do me
Last album did two, I'm just tryin' do three
-Young Jeezy "I Luv It"
by shake n bake on Oct 5, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Noted and modified
I’m upset at myself that I’d never heard Sticky Ricky before now.
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by JakeTheSnake on Oct 5, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
John Madden keeps calling Troy Polamalu
Chris
I ain't tryin' do you, I'm just tryin do me
Last album did two, I'm just tryin' do three
-Young Jeezy "I Luv It"
by shake n bake on Oct 5, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I Say The One Today
Because I still don’t agree with the call on Simeon Rice on the field goal.
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by Colts Homer on Oct 5, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Houston comeback was better mainly because this could have turned the season around (hopefully). The Colts were undefeated going into that Tampa game so it really wouldn’t have been much of a big deal if they had lost.
We Colts fans did not pay $720 million dollars in public funds to build a brand new stadium that will get opened on Sunday Night Football by Jim Friggin Sorgi.
by KingRichard on Oct 5, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i have to agree. I think when we played tampa we were 4-0 or 5-0 something like that. This game was definitely a must win, so this one is better in my book.
by danorocks17 on Oct 5, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree.
This Houston comeback is definitely more valuable to our season!
Bravo to Brackett and Mathis. They sure did step up… I just wish that we could play like this (including the 2 offensive drives against the Vikes and the Jags) BEFORE the 4th quarter!
But yay, we’re not 1-3!!!!! I can definitely live with 2-2!
Woo-Hoo!
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Oct 6, 2008 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Steelers are Jags like
in their complete lack of composure and control. So many dumb fouls.
I ain't tryin' do you, I'm just tryin do me
Last album did two, I'm just tryin' do three
-Young Jeezy "I Luv It"
by shake n bake on Oct 5, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
From what I saw of the Titans-Ravens game*
Tennessee and Baltimore also have their issues with dumb penalties and personal foul calls.
- Living in VA, that’s the game I had to watch today. But I did see the entire comeback on NFL.com GameCenter. Quite the baffling experience.
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by JakeTheSnake on Oct 5, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why the hell are you posting about the Steelers in this thread?
We Colts fans did not pay $720 million dollars in public funds to build a brand new stadium that will get opened on Sunday Night Football by Jim Friggin Sorgi.
by KingRichard on Oct 5, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Because I didn't make a SNF open thread
because those usually end in me talking to myself
I ain't tryin' do you, I'm just tryin do me
Last album did two, I'm just tryin' do three
-Young Jeezy "I Luv It"
by shake n bake on Oct 5, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was at the Tampa comeback game
Front row on the 20 yard line, Colts sideline. Three buddies and I flew to Tampa for the game. One of the guys’ brother’s mother-in-law(sounds like a bad joke right?) had season tickets in Tampa since 1976, and we got the seats free. We were all decked out in Colts gear and nearly got into 4 or 5 fights. Some douche Bucs fan called an usher down to check our tickets even. Anyway, we left right before the comeback started because we were afraid things were headed in the wrong direction and didn’t want to end up in jail. We got back to our hotel in time to see the winning kick after listening to the comeback on the radio driving back.
Even being at the first game, I’ve got to say this one means more. Without a win today, we’d have been in bad shape. This was an unbelievable finish to a game. Go Colts!
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by gatling on Oct 5, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bucs
The Tampa game was an exercise of pure skill and determination by the Colts.
The Texans game was a display of Sage Rosenfels’ lack of experience. If he hadn’t caused three turnovers in ten plays, we may not be having this conversation.
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by Picky on Oct 6, 2008 9:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
of course its the Bucs
as unlike the Texans, they were actually a good team.
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by Terry on Oct 6, 2008 10:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
huh. :)
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Oct 6, 2008 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um
What was the Bucs record that year again?
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by BigBlueShoe on Oct 6, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A little laugh in agreement
of coltsfanawalt’s jab at Terry…
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Oct 6, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt Terry will get it, though.
by coltsfanawalt on Oct 6, 2008 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you're right.
He’s over on the Dallas Blog arguing with everyone why Romo is better than Eli…kinda funny.
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Oct 6, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bless his heart.
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Oct 6, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look up "homer" in the dictionary.
That way you can see his picture.
by coltsfanawalt on Oct 6, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Houston
Because I was about to cry if they lost to Sage.
by beckmania on Oct 6, 2008 11:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Should we add
The ’06 AFC Championship game to this list as well?
I think it gets added points for being on a big stage, although the scores weren’t cluttered so close together.
by yellowsnow on Oct 6, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Totally agree
I’ve been saying all day that those are the Colts three greatest comebacks. The AFC Championship game gets props for being the most important and against the greatest opponent. The other two were amazing in how short a time they were achieved.
by coltsfanawalt on Oct 6, 2008 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, yep, yep.
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Oct 6, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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