Good morning, Sunshine! Welcome to bye week football
by BigBlueShoe on Oct 18, 2009 10:35 AM EDT
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I feel sorry for Sam Bradford, re-injuring his shoulder against Texas. And while nutsacks like Mike Florio are laughing at Bradford for not entering the draft last year, where he surely would have been a top 10 pick, I think it was a smart move.
Bradford's "knocks" are his durability and the system they run at Oklahoma (spread offense). If he's had declared for the draft last year, he'd have come into the NFL as a sophomore (age 21). Sorry, but you throw a 21-year-old rookie QB out there, safeties like Ed Reed and pass rushers like Dwight Freeney won't give Bradford a bruised shoulder. They'd tear his arm off. If Bradford's injury shows anything it's that he is not ready, physically, for the NFL.
Sure, if he wanted a quick payday, not caring about whether he becomes a great QB or not, then the advice of a sleaze bag like Florio makes sense. However, if you are Bradford, and you are looking for a long and fruitful career in the NFL, your body must be able to take the pounding. This newly injured shoulder will allow him to rest, heal up, and (hopefully) help him come back to Oklahoma next season for his senior year, where he can prove he is durable and gifted enough to play NFL-style football. Because, seriously folks, professionals in the NFL hit a lot harder than the pampered Longhorns in Texas.
OK, enough college football. Today, the pros play. I'm looking forward to Giants v. Saints along with Ravens v. Vikings.
Some interesting trade rumor news:
- Chiefs are looking to trade Glenn Dorsey, maybe.
- Some idiot at FOX Sports thinks the Colts should trade for Terrell Owens. I personally wouldn't take that slow, washed-up, pass-dropping clown if YOU paid ME. Seriously, what have we seen from Owens in two years that shows he is better than Pierre Garcon, Anthony Gonzalez, or even Hank Baskett? Guy drops more balls than your blind cousin in a flag football game.
- The Browns do not want to trade Josh Cribbs to the Colts or any other team.
In case you are wondering what I think on this (because I know you do), I do indeed think the Colts will make a trade before tomorrow's deadline. For two of the past three years, the Colts have made a major trade just prior to the deadline. They traded a second round pick for Anthony McFarland in 2006 and a 3rd rounder for John McCargo in 2008. The McCargo trade was voided after he failed a physical with the Colts, a move I still find a little dubious on the part of the Bills.
The current needs for the Colts are tackle, kick returner, and maybe a pass-rushing DT.
Open threads coming soon. Until then, chit-chat here.
Oh, and congrats to shake n bake, whose Iowa Hawkeyes are still undefeated. It's crap like this that makes me hate college football. How an undefeated Big 10 team is not ranked in the top 5, I don't know.
[UPDATE]: Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaand speaking of trades the Colts, right on cue, we have news from Pewter Report that the Buccaneers are talking with the Colts about trading linebacker Barrett Ruud to Indy. Ruud is Tampa Bay's middle linebacker and is 6'2, 240 pounds. If Indy gets him, they will likely transition him to SAM backer.
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I turned on the OU/Texas game
at the exact moment Bradford went down. And it was like “well, they won’t be playing this game for another ten minutes”, and turned it off.
by slash196 on Oct 18, 2009 11:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FYI
Peyton Manning was at the Texas vs. OU game…
by Colts Syndrome on Oct 18, 2009 11:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What was he doing there?
I know Colt McCoy attended Peyton’s camp for QBs. And Peyton was giving Colt advice on how to improve his game. But I heard McCoy said the advice didn’t work for him….too cerebral.
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
by Indy Lori on Oct 18, 2009 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunno...
I saw him on the TV, but couldn’t tell which sideline. Kinda looked like ESPN people around him.
don’t quote me on that!
Go Colts!
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 18, 2009 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Peyton wants Colt to be a Colt. Never gonna happen, but it would be cool.
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
by Indy Lori on Oct 18, 2009 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping for Shipley, personally.
by Addai Another Aday on Oct 18, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's on offense right? What position does he play?
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
by Indy Lori on Oct 18, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WR
We are already pretty loaded there, but he also hold the Texas record for TDs on kick and punt returns. Great hands.
by Addai Another Aday on Oct 18, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm screaming for a new return man, every time Rushing has the ball,
I think he’s gonna muff it. Or fumble it, or lose ground. YUK.
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
by Indy Lori on Oct 18, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
peyton was at the
rattlesnake at the ritz in dallas drinkin some beers last night… one of my buddies was there.. waiting for pics…
go mavs, go colts, go rangers, go baylor
by zkmavz on Oct 18, 2009 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you have details?
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
by Indy Lori on Oct 18, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Charlie Weis...
Great Coach, or Greatest Coach?
/i swear, my last ND dig. I will switch back to NFL digs. How great are those Cowboys?!?
Go Colts!
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 18, 2009 11:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Charlie's play calling is KILLING Me!!!!!
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
by Indy Lori on Oct 18, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jimmy let the clock melt like 15 seconds...
in the next to next to final play or something like that
Go Colts!
by fpacheco on Oct 18, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well at least the loss wasn't embarrassing. They gave it a good try.
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
by Indy Lori on Oct 18, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure it should have been running at all
USC was called for a Personal Foul on the play before, which, in the NFL, the clock stops on the following play.
by mgrex03 on Oct 18, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SORRY SAD STORY
darn i cant remember the team of hand however a moment of silence for a CB that was killed last night in a stabbing on campus. oh it was against louisiana state. :( sad you are winning a game early in the day then lose the most important latter :(
by TheAngelsColts on Oct 18, 2009 11:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yea it is the first thing i heard when i turned my tv on they dont know to much yet just
that it was a stabbing
by TheAngelsColts on Oct 18, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Iowa should be in the top 5. They're getting robbed.
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
by Indy Lori on Oct 18, 2009 11:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Iowa
is #7. USC shouldn’t be up there since they have a loss, so I could see Iowa being #6, but I’m happy with #7 for now. They need to keep it up, and they’ll keep moving up through the end of the season!
Go Hawks!
Check it to Pancakes! Pancakes!
by Picky on Oct 18, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey where's the love for Purdue???
We finally broke out streak of losing to ranked teams that was running since 2003(?)!
by MarkFive05 on Oct 18, 2009 11:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THAT was an awesome win. Did they storm the field?
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
by Indy Lori on Oct 18, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
SCREW PURDUE!
Indianapolis Colts, taking focus away from my DBacks every Sunday.
by AJforAZ on Oct 18, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the fuck did you just say?
by peytonsurdaddy on Oct 18, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah thats right screw Purdue
It’s going to be embarrassing for you when you come to town for the Bucket Game
Indianapolis Colts, taking focus away from my DBacks every Sunday.
by AJforAZ on Oct 18, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you weren't a Colts fan...I swear to God...
by peytonsurdaddy on Oct 18, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice image to start my Sunday./sarcasm.
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
by Indy Lori on Oct 18, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a pretty apt representation of how I'm feeling this morning...
Damn you Jim Beam!
/shakes fist
Thank the gods for coffee!
/chugs scalding hot coffee straight from pot
by peytonsurdaddy on Oct 18, 2009 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yum.
I’ll go with the cookies that I made yesterday though.
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Man, I need a life...
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: The national anthem of Greece has 158 verses. Wonder how long it would take to sing that before a game.
by Cassieper on Oct 18, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
:-)
Indianapolis Colts, taking focus away from my DBacks every Sunday.
by AJforAZ on Oct 18, 2009 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barrett Ruud
Pewter Report is quoting the Star’s Phil Wilson that Indy is looking into trading for Barrett Ruud: http://www.pewterreport.com/forum/index.php?action=printpage;topic=47616.0
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by BigBlueShoe on Oct 18, 2009 11:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's a LB right?
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
by Indy Lori on Oct 18, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do we need another LB?
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
by Indy Lori on Oct 18, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup.
MLB. Fits well in a Cover 2.
by Addai Another Aday on Oct 18, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How big is he?
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
by Indy Lori on Oct 18, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
6'2
240. He is a freaking awesome LB
by metal_militia on Oct 18, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my friend is a bucs fan
I have followed Ruud throughout his Career and he is a beast.
by metal_militia on Oct 18, 2009 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indiana finally won
So it was a good day yesterday.
What’s up with anyone thinking TO would be good for the Colts? We might as well bring Marvin back if we want a decoy.
by goodlucksaturday on Oct 18, 2009 11:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Things that make me laugh from that FoxNews post:
Keeps his mouth shut for the most part on winning teams
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
and even T.O. isn’t stupid enough to bash the greatest quarterback in NFL history
OMGWTFBBQROTFLMAO!!!!!!
Does that Joe.Concha guy even know anything about the Colts or even freakin’ TO? Does he know the least bit beyond who Indy’s quarterback is? Such as HOW STOCKED THE FREAKING RECEIVER CORPS IS? And has he paid attention to what TO has done in the past? I mean, come ON! Thinking that TO is the answer in search of Indy’s question demonstrates a total obliviousness to reality all the way around.
Research… that writer should try it sometime…
by E.M.H. on Oct 18, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
idk with Ruud
The Colts have two young outside LBs with Session and Wheeler. And Hagler and Keiaho are fair stand in players. Maybe the Colts let Brackett go after the season since his contract is up.
by colts9318rock on Oct 18, 2009 12:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YES YES YES!!!!
PLEASE LAND RUUD POLIAN!!!!!!!!!!
by metal_militia on Oct 18, 2009 12:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ruud is a great player
Just two years ago he lead the Bucs in tackles. Let’s look at his stats lines:
Season Team Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
G GS Total Solo Ast Sck SFTY PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF
2009 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 5 5 49 33 16 0.0 — 0 0 21 0.0 21 0 0
2008 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16 16 137 102 35 3.0 — 6 2 10 5.0 10 0 0
2007 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 15 15 114 83 31 0.0 — 3 2 7 3.5 5 0 3
2006 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16 5 57 37 20 0.0 — 0 — — 0.0 — — 0
2005 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16 0 17 15 2 0.0 — 0 — — 0.0 — — 0
TOTAL 374 270 104 3.0 0 9 4 38 — 21 0 3
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by Bullard47 on Oct 18, 2009 12:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's also leading the Bucs this year
In tackles
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by Bullard47 on Oct 18, 2009 12:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ruud is absolutely perfect for this team
Make it happen Polian
by metal_militia on Oct 18, 2009 12:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd be all for it
Are they thinking that Brackett is too old to resign? Or do they not feel confident enough in Wheeler?
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by Bullard47 on Oct 18, 2009 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but....
It seems like they are trying to play Wheeler as a backup speed rusher on the D-line. I think he could make the transition.
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by Bullard47 on Oct 18, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think thats a good Idea
we are lacking pass rush depth behind Freeney and Mathis anyway
by metal_militia on Oct 18, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we acquire Ruud
I also see Haglar going back to backup
by metal_militia on Oct 18, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with that.
They could continue that transition, trade for Ruud, start him over Hagler, and release Humbler. Ruud and Brackett on in the nickel package would be nice.
by Addai Another Aday on Oct 18, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Iowa should be in the top 5. They’re getting robbed.
thank you indy lori and I agree. after that cheatfest of refs in the florida game and knowing that arkansas d was ranked last in the sec…im not impressed and actually believe the gators should fall more than one spot. the red river rivalry is just a tough tough game no matter the rankings. even though texas really didnt impress me as whole, they are better than florida in my opinion. and the hawkeyes should be right behind florida because how many more games do they have to prove themselves to the media and pollsters? even if it all comes crashing down soon (god forbid I hope not but we are the hawkeyes and have never really experienced this kind of streak) its about time they need to be rewarded. to me there is not one conference more superior than any other this year. keep telling the hawk fans the big ten is weak and we arent buying it after watching the florida game yesterday. hate to tell sec fans but they are resembling the big ten with their no O, very good D play. oh and ps iowa has plenty of speed so put that one to rest too.
on a lighter note….I wouldnt be surprised if jax doesnt get 30,000 to their game. its in the low 70s. brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr said the sissies. cant handle below 80. and its the rams. rams + “cold” weather = LA jags
by kinnickcolt on Oct 18, 2009 12:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Bucs website
hurts my eyes.
by Addai Another Aday on Oct 18, 2009 12:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a happy place?
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
by Indy Lori on Oct 18, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look at the cheerleaders section...
… it’ll make you feel better. It always does for me. ;)
by E.M.H. on Oct 18, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So.....
What time do we get the open thread today BBS?
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by Bullard47 on Oct 18, 2009 12:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Um
NOW!
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by BigBlueShoe on Oct 18, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thread
http://www.stampedeblue.com/2009/10/18/1089854/bye-week-early-games-open-thread
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by BigBlueShoe on Oct 18, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh.,
OK. Thx bye!
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by Bullard47 on Oct 18, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey BBS,
I keep forgetting to ask you, but what do you mean in your sig by “post a diary?” That makes no sense to me. What diary?
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Man, I need a life...
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: The national anthem of Greece has 158 verses. Wonder how long it would take to sing that before a game.
by Cassieper on Oct 18, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it is a fanpost...
they called them diaries back in the day…
Go Colts!
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 18, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and by that I mean a few years ago.
Go Colts!
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 18, 2009 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
Hmmm….you think he’d update that.
Now a proud annoyance on Stampede Blue, 18to88, Indy Football Report, and Phil B's blog.
Man, I need a life...
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: The national anthem of Greece has 158 verses. Wonder how long it would take to sing that before a game.
by Cassieper on Oct 18, 2009 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I get winded looking at those stairs...
well time to go to McDonalds!
Go Colts!
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 18, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its me
continuously forgetting to update my sig from “diary” to “fanpost.”
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by BigBlueShoe on Oct 18, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey guys!
I’m back from my (self-imposed?) Stampede Blue vacation and am ready for some football!!!!!!
I’ll be here all day boring you with just about my every thought. I have CLE-PIT and NYG-NO at 1:00, and TEN-NE at 4:15.
Let’s get it on!
Now a proud annoyance on Stampede Blue, 18to88, Indy Football Report, and Phil B's blog.
Man, I need a life...
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: The national anthem of Greece has 158 verses. Wonder how long it would take to sing that before a game.
by Cassieper on Oct 18, 2009 12:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ruud = Brackett's replacement next year?
Ruud is 3 years younger, both are free agents after the season and have extensive time playing the middle of a Tampa-2.
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
by shake n bake on Oct 18, 2009 12:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Open thread ho!
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by Bullard47 on Oct 18, 2009 12:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh and GO HAWKS
I want Amari Spievey and Adrian Clayborn in blue so bad (though I’d like both to come back for their senior years first).
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
by shake n bake on Oct 18, 2009 12:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ohhh please make it happen polian
give the first rounder for Rudd.. yes he is that good and a beast that will get to the QBs under the new blitzing schemes and besides that first rounder will be a 32nd overall
by thebossuzzi on Oct 18, 2009 12:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not forgetting a$$ vic of the jaguars.com and his putting the florida gators no.1 in the “NFL” power rankings….I emailed him and asked if the gators would still be on top after getting a ref aided win and the fact that this “impressive no.1 ranked in the nfl power rankings team” win to a last place defensive team in the sec would still be enough to be no.1?
god what a homer. pretty sure hes not answering me
by kinnickcolt on Oct 18, 2009 12:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sounds like someone took that rating list a bit too seriously
let the Jacksonville people have their fun. It’s only a matter of time before the team gets moved and all they have is the Gators.
The best strategy in that game yesterday was “just throw it somewhere deep and we’ll get a flag.” What a joke college football is. I hate it.
by willyduer on Oct 18, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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