Joseph Addai- the numbers say he's a basher.

by Indy Lori on Oct 22, 2009 10:58 AM EDT Comment 32 comments

Indy Star article.

Here's a link to an item from the Indy Star, it's mainly about the whole Jeff Fisher thing. But that's not why I'm posting it, down at the bottom is a very interesting stat about our Joseph Addai. I was amazed at this.

Some thoughts about this Sundays game, It will be a match up between 2 active streaks, the Colts have the longest active reg. season winning streak, the Rams have the longest active losing streak going.

The last time we played the Rams at the Dome was when Peyton and Jeff had their little on camera argument, who can forget that? It was better than Desperate Housewives, according to Peyton. We also came back from a huge deficit it win the game.

Now here's a quote from Marc Bulger about Sunday's game: "We have to play perfect to win this game"

I'm pretty sure our Colts will see that that doesn't happen. GO COLTS!

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It must be Christmas...

I’m getting one of my wishes: converting on 3rd and short. Thank you Santa.

Interesting numbers for Addai, I never would have guessed he was so efficient.

Thanks for posting!

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007

by peytonsthebest on Oct 22, 2009 11:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

it's an example of a guy being blamed for not looking the part, despite results

when you think 3rd and short conversions you think a big, straight ahead runner, but if you are good enough at it dancing a bit for a hole and falling forward works too.

Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.

by shake n bake on Oct 22, 2009 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Merry Christmas! I feel the same way!

"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino

by Indy Lori on Oct 22, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Very interesting indeed

Too bad he couldn’t do it when it really mattered last year in the San Diego playoff game.

by Sanders_fan89 on Oct 22, 2009 11:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

it wasn't all his fault

but yeah, he should’ve done it agaisnt the Chargers

"We’re only going to score 17 points? haha...OK" - Tom Brady

by Piojocuau on Oct 22, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Buzz Kill.

"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino

by Indy Lori on Oct 22, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He didn't get the call

It was a naked pass play and Gijon blew the block. Addai was already running his route in the flat.

Say what you will, but that play wasn’t his failure.

by slash196 on Oct 22, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

maybe they are referring to the

2nd and 3 play before the gijon failure.

by SpazMo on Oct 22, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thought they were referring to

that play Polian talked about where he could have barreled for a first down, but instead went out of bounds 1 yard short, then we failed on 3rd and 4th and 1.

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 22, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lots of bad plays to choose

from in that game, starting with every Scifers punt.

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 22, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why are we even discussing that hideous game again?

It’s over and done. This year we’ll ice the game, no more failures on 3rd and 1. I’m feeling it.

"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino

by Indy Lori on Oct 22, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You tell 'em.

It’s in the past…we should only be concerned with the upcoming game. The fact that we are somewhat better than last year should be appreciated…dammit! =-)

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007

by peytonsthebest on Oct 22, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

As well as a possible lack of confidence in the run game based on

the 2nd and 3 plays before the Gijon failure.

I hate Joe Namath. That's how long I've been a Colts fan.

by Bobman on Oct 23, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm for

Any article that doesn’t bash Addai. I think he and a couple of other Colts get an undeserved bad rap.

by tim55 on Oct 22, 2009 11:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That's why I wanted to post that story.

Sometimes during games we don’t always see things clearly, but numbers don’t lie. Addai is important to this team. And anybody who doesn’t see that is just wrong.

"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino

by Indy Lori on Oct 22, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for posting this!

by coltsfanawalt on Oct 22, 2009 5:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm glad you like it. I got excited about Addai, he's so maligned sometimes,

But you can’t argue with the numbers!

"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino

by Indy Lori on Oct 22, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lori

Despite your love of fiveheads, this was a good topic. Guys who get abandoned by the fans should get props when they prove em wrong.

by tim55 on Oct 23, 2009 11:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Definitely agree with you.

I was way too hard on Joe last season, I’m happy to learn that his health was part of the reason (I know, the OLine too).

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007

by peytonsthebest on Oct 23, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thank you Timothy.

You said it well, props to Joseph are deserved. I’m wearing his jersey today.

"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino

by Indy Lori on Oct 23, 2009 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thought it was Timmy ;-)

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 23, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah,

me too.

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007

by peytonsthebest on Oct 23, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I will kill you all...........

Tim,Tim,Tim,Tim, period.

by tim55 on Oct 23, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know why, but I love messing with you, Tim period. LOL

"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino

by Indy Lori on Oct 23, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ha!

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007

by peytonsthebest on Oct 23, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

We still can't run

Just saying.

by eltharion_doa on Oct 23, 2009 12:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey.

Its an improvement over last year. I’ll take it.

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007

by peytonsthebest on Oct 23, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Our offense it set up to deal with that.

We’ll run it just enough. Plus I think it will get better, Donald Brown will show what he’s made of. And Addai will BASH it thru. You’ll see.

"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino

by Indy Lori on Oct 23, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Our running game could be described

as effective right now. Effective at setting up the play action, effective at getting short yardage….etc. Not great, dominant, or good. Just effective.

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 23, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree.

And right now, we really don’t need them to be dominant. By the time the playoffs roll around, I expect we’ll have to get better. But I believe we haven’t seen the best of Donald Touchdown Brown yet.

"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino

by Indy Lori on Oct 23, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yup, but there will be times,maybe not today maybe not tomorrow, but some day

when we will need more.

I think these guys (OL and RBs) can deliver. They did in Balt in 06 and I never would have expected it. Some personnel change, but not too much.

Hopefully, a D’s pathological fear of Manning will open things up more. Plus a few “cheap” 15-yard draws to improve the average stats. And when they start crowding to stop the run… bwa-ha-ha-ha!

I hate Joe Namath. That's how long I've been a Colts fan.

by Bobman on Oct 23, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't worry one iota about the running game......

as long as it’s there when it’s needed. Our backs being somewhat underused at this point in the season is only a big plus for the second half. There will be a point when the pass defense dictates the use of the running game, and our backs will be relatively fresh. I look for both of them to have a breakout game at some point.

by tim55 on Oct 23, 2009 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs