"A classy crowd, a classy organization"

by slash196 on Oct 6, 2009 2:52 PM EDT

This hasn't gotten much mention that I've seen since Sunday's game, but I really wanted to bring it up.

When Edge touched the ball, the crowd stood up and cheered. When they played the tribute video, he got a standing ovation. Of course, as Colts fans, we expected this, but I was most interested in how it affected the announcers.

I can't remember their names, or the exact quotes, but the Fox announcers noted the reception Edge was getting by saying it was very "classy" for the fans to recognize the contributions Edge made and to still cheer even though he was on an opposing team. One of the announcers recounted the story of Jim Irsay sending Edge a Super Bowl ring, saying (paraphrasing) "The Colts are a classy organization".

To me, that's what the Colts are all about: Winning with class. They play hard. They play to win. But when you get to the end zone, you act like you've been there before (Marvin taught us that one). No taunting, no mouthing off, no disrespecting your opponent. You win, but you win in the RIGHT WAY. No spiking balls at midfield, no stomping on towels. Beating the living hell out of your opponent, but giving him a hand off the turf and a firm handshake when the game is over. Respecting and appreciating your star players, even when they're in a different uniform.

Winning in the RIGHT way.

That's why I'm a Colts fan.

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True dat

by tim55 on Oct 6, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions

Well said.

That’s why I’m a fan, too.

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

by peytonsthebest on Oct 6, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions

Exactly. This is why the Colts are the best run organization

This is the Dungy imprint.

EVH+DLR=BFFr........ God I Hope So!!

by dmstorm22 on Oct 6, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions

It's good to be a Colts Fan.

I loved seeing Edge smile like that. Remember he just lost his wife a few months ago? Good to see him happy.

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

by Indy Lori on Oct 6, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions

Classy for certain

Great organizations start at the top. On the one hand you have our Colts, on the other you have the Raiders (there’s more but why bother?). . . . .

by oldecoltsfan on Oct 6, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions

I take insult to the Raiders comment

I feel that the Bengals/New Browns and Cards are all worse run organizations.

Sure the Cards went to a super bowl, but let’s se them put a string of years together.

BTW, unless you slight the Raiders after leaving them, Al Davis treats you like Gold.

EVH+DLR=BFFr........ God I Hope So!!

by dmstorm22 on Oct 6, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions

dude, the Raiders are garbage

Indianapolis Colts, taking focus away from my DBacks every Sunday.

by JustAJ on Oct 6, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey, hey

sure now. But they still have a history that outweighs every team but like five.

I will always be a Raider fan, just Al Davis is making it hard for me to be one.

EVH+DLR=BFFr........ God I Hope So!!

by dmstorm22 on Oct 6, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions

That Al Davis comment is right on

I believe I was watching ESPN’s Sportscentury Al Davis episodeon ESPN Classics. A former Raiders employee had died, but his family didn’t have enough money to pay for his funeral, so Davis paid for the whole thing. Al might not know what he’s doing anymore, but the man is loyal. In a shady business like the NFL, that’s a pretty good quality to have in an owner if you ask me.

"Do I believe in aliens?" Stephon Marbury asked. "I don't know, because I've never seen one. But I believe in Jesus because I saw him in the shower the other day."

by KMR24 on Oct 7, 2009 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions

There was a story in SI

where Al used to ask Matt Hasselbeck how is father was doing everytime they met, and always told Matt to thank his dad for him becuase Don Hasselbeck blocked an extra point in the Super Bowl once.

The problem with Al is that he doesn’t get how the NFL has changed. However, how can I fult him. He loves owning and GMing the team. Had I owned a team, I probably would do the same thing, especially if what I had been doing had made the franchise amazingly successful (even with the most recent run of bad play they are still 5th ALL TIME in winning %).

There is a reason why Al was like the second owner inducted into the HoF.

EVH+DLR=BFFr........ God I Hope So!!

by dmstorm22 on Oct 7, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions

I dunno...

I mean, I don’t blame you for defending them, and loyalty is certainly a desirable quality, but looking at the state of the team it’s really hard to see any redeeming value there, especially given the Lane Kiffin spat and the fact that the Raiders head coach is about to be arrested. It screams of an organization in freefall.

That said, I’m not sure the Browns aren’t right there with them.

by LTTelamon on Oct 7, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions