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Indianapolis Colts at Cleveland Browns, Nov 30, 2008 1:00 PM EST


 

 

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Week Thirteen: Indianapolis Colts (7-4) at Cleveland Browns (4-7)
Location: Cleveland Browns Stadium- Cleveland, OH
Kick-off Time: 1:00pm Eastern
Broadcast: CBS
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I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving. I spent most of the Thanksgiving, and much of the last few days, entertaining relatives from out-of-town. I didn't even get a chance to watch much football on Thanksgiving (and considering all the games were pretty much blowouts, it looks like I didn't miss much).I don't think that will be the case with this Sunday' games as several teams are fighting to stay in the playoff picture, including the Colts and Browns.

The Browns are without Brady Quinn for the season, and are now back to starting Derek Anderson. Anderson was a Pro Bowler last year (and rightly so), but this year his production has fallen off due in part to his receivers dropping easy balls. Cleveland's LBers and secondary also haven't helped their offense, allowing teams to score a lot of points and put the offense in catch-up mode in several games.

Despite the Browns' record, this will not be an easy game. Bob Sanders will once again sit for the Colts, and Jeff Saturday is probably out until the playoffs (if the Colts get there). This likely means Cleveland will look to ram Jamal Lewis and Jerome Harrison down the defense's throat. They must suck it up and stop Cleveland's rushing attack, forcing Anderson to throw more (which will turn Indy's pass rush against him). 

Though it was a holiday week, the Cleveland fans did some nice crossing-blogging. There is still some rather silly hatred between Browns fans and the Colts due to the last game of the regular season last year (when Dungy sat most of his starters, barely lost to the Titans, and as a result knocked Cleveland from the playoffs). I'm sure a few fans are thinking "revenge." Why? I don't know. I guess it is easier to blame others instead of holding your own team accountable for its failures. Last year, if Cleveland fans expected the Colts to risk injury to Peyton Manning or Bob Sanders in a meaningless game just so their team can squeak into the playoffs, then they are deluded and there is no hope in reaching them with reason and logic. The reality is both teams need this game to stay in the playoff picture. That is really all it boils down to. "Revenge" is just silly talk for fans projecting their anger outward rather then pointing the finger at the coach and GM. For a Browns fan's take on the game, check out Dawgs By Nature and writer

Here is to a good, clean game between two storied franchises. Go Colts!

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Hey.

Does anybody know where I can stream todays game?

I’m in Denmark and we get Redksins – Giants

by Sinding on Nov 30, 2008 12:34 PM EST reply actions  

Picks sure to go wrong

Bills 24- 49ers 20
Colts 33- Browns 20
Redskins 17- Giants 13
Ravens 24- Bengals 13
Packers 20- Panthers 13
Dolphins 30- Rams 23
Buccaneers 27- Saints 21
Falcons 27- Chargers 24
Jets 37- Broncos 20
Patriots 16- Steelers 13
Raiders 19- Chiefs 16
Vikings 20- Bears 17
Jaguars 27- Texans 20

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 12:36 PM EST reply actions  

It's like choosing between a kick to the nuts or a punch to the nuts

Raiders killed them IN KC earlier this year, and surprisingly have 3 wins.

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 12:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Go Colts!

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 12:37 PM EST reply actions  

weather

Anyone know what the weather is like in sunny Cleveland today? No snow hopefully…

by burc on Nov 30, 2008 12:44 PM EST reply actions  

hey the same percent as the chance Braylon Edwards catches a ball thrown to him

not even joking

Shonn Greene for Heisman
Big Ten's leading Rusher, Leads FBS
144 yards per game
6.2 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA

by shake n bake on Nov 30, 2008 12:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Rosencopter looked great last week against this defense

I’m expecting 300 and 3 TDs from Peyton at least.

This should be over by the end of the 3rd quarter. We need an easy win for once.

by mgrex03 on Nov 30, 2008 1:01 PM EST reply actions  

Dick Enberg!

Oh My!

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 1:02 PM EST reply actions  

And Addai fumbles

Great…

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 1:04 PM EST reply actions  

why the stupid pitch?

i know that doesnt cause the fumble, but still

by Matic on Nov 30, 2008 1:04 PM EST reply actions  

I think we'll see it alot today

Shaun Rogers is a beast, and we have a rookie center. Stretch play might not work well.

by mgrex03 on Nov 30, 2008 1:05 PM EST up reply actions  

first fumble of the year by the colts running game

Shonn Greene for Heisman
Big Ten's leading Rusher, Leads FBS
144 yards per game
6.2 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA

by shake n bake on Nov 30, 2008 1:04 PM EST reply actions  

Fuck

they are getting all sorts of holes

by metal_militia on Nov 30, 2008 1:06 PM EST reply actions  

Run...run...run...run

Anyone else notice a theme?

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 1:08 PM EST reply actions  

Finally

a third and long. be careful with the draw or screen though

by metal_militia on Nov 30, 2008 1:09 PM EST reply actions  

FG

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 1:09 PM EST reply actions  

Just a fluke

Addai won’t let it happen again.

http://naptownsfinest.com

by Colts Homer on Nov 30, 2008 1:11 PM EST reply actions  

Richard should be worried

Shaun Rogers gets hungry quickly, he might try to eat him

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 1:16 PM EST reply actions  

The Offsides is all on the coaching staff

Have they watched any tape, showing them they fake the shotgun snap all the time?

It isn’t a new concept.

by mgrex03 on Nov 30, 2008 1:17 PM EST reply actions  

Nice move by Harrison

Getting Gonzo off the Line of Scrimmage. Saved a penalty.

by mgrex03 on Nov 30, 2008 1:20 PM EST reply actions  

Classic quick slant

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 1:20 PM EST reply actions  

Here's the play coming

Wayne slanting in, Gonzo behind and up. Gonzo TD.

by mgrex03 on Nov 30, 2008 1:22 PM EST reply actions  

DIEM!!

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 1:22 PM EST reply actions  

Diem was wayyy to late

for that to be on Rodgers

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144 yards per game
6.2 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA

by shake n bake on Nov 30, 2008 1:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Yep

All on Diem

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 1:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Reggie did his Braylon impression...

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 1:23 PM EST reply actions  

diel you are dumb

and wayne you have TO hands

by zkmavz on Nov 30, 2008 1:23 PM EST reply actions  

that is not a drop...

his arms were ripped…that’s tough

by Matic on Nov 30, 2008 1:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Hard to hold onto a ball when it’s just clenched in your hands and some dude is hacking at your arms like that.

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by KingRichard on Nov 30, 2008 1:25 PM EST reply actions  

LOL Ball fell over

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 1:27 PM EST reply actions  

Good Tackle

Cribbs is as dangerous as Hester is.

by mgrex03 on Nov 30, 2008 1:28 PM EST reply actions  

lets see what the browns do with the long field...

i expected them to run on the short field…come on d…make a play

by Matic on Nov 30, 2008 1:28 PM EST reply actions  

Fast 1st quarter, wow

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 1:32 PM EST reply actions  

i had a very realistic nightmare last night

where the colts lost to the browns… it was awful

by zkmavz on Nov 30, 2008 1:32 PM EST reply actions  

If we don't beat the Browns/Lions/Bengals

We don’t DESERVE a playoff spot

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 1:33 PM EST up reply actions  

WTF, Big DT #99 Johnson???

I miss Ed

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 1:35 PM EST reply actions  

Great, Brackett's hurt

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 1:35 PM EST reply actions  

Fuck

we cant afford to have Brackett go down

by metal_militia on Nov 30, 2008 1:36 PM EST reply actions  

Oh hell no

They are bringing out the cart for him.

I hate injuries

by metal_militia on Nov 30, 2008 1:38 PM EST reply actions  

And he's on the cart

Well, there goes the season. That KILLS our defense

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 1:38 PM EST reply actions  

there is no way

that this injury could be that serious…

by zkmavz on Nov 30, 2008 1:41 PM EST reply actions  

Don't like the spot at all

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 1:42 PM EST reply actions  

FG

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 1:45 PM EST reply actions  

We have to get these guys off the field sooner

They aren’t throwing more than 5 yards down the field. Bunch the line of scrimmage, and make them beat us deep.

These kind of drives are worse than giving up a bomb.

by mgrex03 on Nov 30, 2008 1:47 PM EST reply actions  

D held to a FG without Brackett and Hagler

run D might be better with Keiaho in the middle and Hagler/Senn in

the middle will be much more open for the pass though

Shonn Greene for Heisman
Big Ten's leading Rusher, Leads FBS
144 yards per game
6.2 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA

by shake n bake on Nov 30, 2008 1:47 PM EST reply actions  

i desperately need

some fantasy pts from peyt, addai and clark

by zkmavz on Nov 30, 2008 1:51 PM EST reply actions  

Randy Cross likes talking about jerking

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 1:55 PM EST reply actions  

I love the quick slant

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 1:56 PM EST reply actions  

nice marvin

lets put it in the endzone now

by zkmavz on Nov 30, 2008 1:56 PM EST reply actions  

9 for 47

and 1 for 6 recieving

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Big Ten's leading Rusher, Leads FBS
144 yards per game
6.2 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA

by shake n bake on Nov 30, 2008 1:57 PM EST up reply actions  

5+ average

And a lot of significant carries as you and FO would say.

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by Colts Homer on Nov 30, 2008 1:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Try the QB Sneak

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 2:00 PM EST reply actions  

Wow, I thought we closer...

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 2:01 PM EST reply actions  

This is game-defining situation

We need to punch it in. Our goal line offense sucks for the most part. I miss Hart…

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by Colts Homer on Nov 30, 2008 2:02 PM EST reply actions  

give it too Addai

he’s the best goalline back the Colts have had in years

Shonn Greene for Heisman
Big Ten's leading Rusher, Leads FBS
144 yards per game
6.2 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA

by shake n bake on Nov 30, 2008 2:02 PM EST reply actions  

gfi

Shonn Greene for Heisman
Big Ten's leading Rusher, Leads FBS
144 yards per game
6.2 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA

by shake n bake on Nov 30, 2008 2:04 PM EST reply actions  

He Got In

Bullcrap

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by Colts Homer on Nov 30, 2008 2:04 PM EST reply actions  

Take the field goal..

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 2:04 PM EST reply actions  

yah t hey better go for it

i swear we bullshit around inside the 2 yard line way too often

by zkmavz on Nov 30, 2008 2:04 PM EST reply actions  

no one at that game....

or they are all inside. reviewed…

by Matic on Nov 30, 2008 2:06 PM EST reply actions  

Go for it

http://naptownsfinest.com

by Colts Homer on Nov 30, 2008 2:06 PM EST reply actions  

inconclusive

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 2:07 PM EST reply actions  

Run the sneak!

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 2:07 PM EST reply actions  

TD so far

I didn’t think got it

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 2:07 PM EST reply actions  

TD

Definitely

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by Colts Homer on Nov 30, 2008 2:07 PM EST reply actions  

Fuck

Bullshit

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by Colts Homer on Nov 30, 2008 2:08 PM EST reply actions  

Manning fumbled

No TD

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 2:08 PM EST reply actions  

That is why we KICK THE F*$@ING FIELD GOAL

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 2:08 PM EST reply actions  

i still like the call of going for it

they just need to grow a pair and actually convert… if you cant score from 3 inches you dont deserve to score… pitiful

by zkmavz on Nov 30, 2008 2:13 PM EST up reply actions  

I hate it

Take the points, so many coaches do this weekly and it fails more than it works

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 2:21 PM EST up reply actions  

can I has safety

put in Foster and tell him it’s the other goalline

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Big Ten's leading Rusher, Leads FBS
144 yards per game
6.2 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA

by shake n bake on Nov 30, 2008 2:09 PM EST reply actions  

im sick of this

cleveland SUCKS… beat their freaking ass… no excuses… you need to score from the 2 yard line… F

by zkmavz on Nov 30, 2008 2:11 PM EST reply actions  

We always waste at least one timeout...

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 2:14 PM EST reply actions  

He is the walrus

Coo coo ka choo.

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 2:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Second half open thread up

http://www.stampedeblue.com/2008/11/30/675934/week-thirteen-indianapolis

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by Brad Wells on Nov 30, 2008 2:17 PM EST reply actions  

Well this has been delightfully pathetic

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by MrNFL on Nov 30, 2008 2:17 PM EST reply actions  

good news is...

they havent really stopped us…we have only stopped ourselves. if they d can make a few plays, we will win this game.

by Matic on Nov 30, 2008 2:18 PM EST reply actions  

true

just need to get in that endzone

by zkmavz on Nov 30, 2008 2:24 PM EST up reply actions  

...

Can’t see the game
Why do the Colts all of a sudden suck again?

by Sinding on Nov 30, 2008 2:42 PM EST reply actions  

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