Question of rivalry

as long as the Colts are on top. If I had to pick one it would probaly be the Titans. I dislike each team that is in the division, but I respect all of them except the Tennesse Titans, simply because of the way some of their players bahaved last year against against Pittsburgh. I lost a lot of respect for them after that incident and therefore that would make them the team I hate the most in the division. But yeah like I said as long as the Colts are on top, it doesn’t really faze me.

I don’t hate any one team. The Titans have a few asshats on their roster (Keith Bulluck, LenDale White, Vince Young) who love t bark and yap even though they haven’t won a damn thing in the pros. Fisher is smug, I agree, and he doesn’t get nearly the same criticism for playoff failure Dungy did even though Fisher has routinely “choked” in the playoffs.

The Jaguars I can’t hate because I can’t take them seriously. Jack Del Rio is a boob, and as long as he coaches that team I’ll never fear or hate them. They act immature, but they take that from Del Rio. They have some good pieces though, and I like David Garrard.

The Texans I can’t “hate” because the Colts flat out own them. The Colts are 13-1 against them. However, of all the AFC South opponents, I respect the Texans the most. Despite their record against Indy, I’ve never seen them “quit” on a game. They play hard for four quarters. I can’t say that for Jacksonville and Tennessee. I’ve seen those teams quit (or loaf) against the Colts. Don’t think I’ve ever seen surrender in the Texans. That I respect.

is whatever team the Colts are playing that week =)

some teams do have some real douchebags playing for them. but i usually just cant stand those individual guys, rather than not liking the team itself…….on second thought…..i really dont like San Diego lately…..

1) Pats
2) Chargers
3) Titans

As far as the rest of the league….meh…

It’s gotta be the Jaguars. I will always remember how big of a loud-mouthed ass Mike Peterson was as a Jag. There are also two Jaguars games that I’ve been to that have been heart-breaking losses, one at the RCA dome, and one at LOS. The first one was a couple years ago when Josh Scobee nailed like a 95 yard FG to end the game. The other was last year’s second home game…I won’t get into the officiating, but needless to say, it left a sour taste in my mouth regarding the Jaguars.

Also, though I can’t point to specific details, I have this predjudice against them stemming from a belief (rational or irrational…I don’t know) that they are the most bush league of regular Colts opponents. It seems like they are one of the worst perpetrators of the “lie down and pretend to be hurt” tactic teams constantly employ against the Colts to slow them down during no-huddle situations.

1. Patriots – They are the Patriots. No need to say anything else
2. Chargers – There are a bunch of guys there that I dont like. Lil prince Philip Rivers is one of em. He has this attitude as if he was the next Joe Montana or something. Shawn Merriman thinks him alone is the whole Chargers team, just as LT. Great players, wrong attitude I guess
3. Titans – Jeff Fisher is a smug, LenDale White is an ass that thinks that fighting for a name or title like Crash & Bash is worth his time.
4. Cowboys – I dont like Antonio Ramiro “call me Tony” Romo (not any racist comment or something, I just hate the kind of guy that denies his roots). Not committed to the game as a QB should be. Mr Jones is also annoying, and they still think they are going to the Super Bowl every year just because they are the Cowboys.
5. Lions – I dont hate em, its just that they have no reason to exist, and their place should be taken by a respectful franchise. Detroit is a great city to have that kind of team. I say give a team to Hawai or Kentucky…

I cant stand anyone in the division, but the Titans really annoy me. Part of it is that they are known to give the Colts a hard time. The other is some of their douchebag players. But as Ive said, I just hate anyone not named the Colts in the AFC South. I hope every year, that the TItans, Texans, and Jaguars fail miserably.

Sorry viator, you seem like a good guy. But this is a mediorcre team with a mediocre coach in the most mediocre city in the State of Florida(when great cities like LA and San Antonio are without franchises) They also have extremely annoying players with overly flashy attitudes considering what little they’ve accomplished, paranoia complexes, and little respect for their opponents. The fan base is also quite possibly the most fickle and least loyal I’ve ever seen. If you can not, despite corporate sponsorship, sell out a MNF game against the most successful opponent in your division, then your franchise needs to get the hell out of dodge.

That said, I really could care less for the Titans, but I don’t pay them a whole lot of attention. And I actually really respect the Texans and hope they capture the #2 seed in the division and a Wildcard spot. Here’s to another year of 3 AFC South teams in the Playoffs! (With the Jags at home with foil hats on their heads)

Thank you for serving our nation. I’ll wear the bib. Sound good?

Obviously, this was a mistake. Never pose a question that may result in an answer that you don’t want to hear. The point was to gauge the level of rivalry within our division. Such disdain on a competitive level is to be expected. The surprise is the lack of class. I think the Colts have just usurped the Titans for me. Good day, Indianapolis.

That’s all. You guys are ok. We just can’t agree on everything, right? Thanks for taking the time to answer my question. Sorry for acting like a baby. I was offended. I’m alright now.

I grew up half my life in Indiana, the other half in Michigan (if we don’t count birth in Tennessee or first three years in California). Anyhow, most of my family is settled in Michigan, while I live in NW Indiana. Now, NW Indiana is the ugliest part of the state, hands down. It is actually considered Chicagoland, which is unfortunate in more ways than I care to discuss. My Michigan relatives love to bash Indiana based on this area, to which I quickly compare all of Michigan to Detroit and tick them all off. Double standard.

I love this state. My wife, children and I drive the two hours south to the Indy area all we can. We camp there every year. We met Tony Dungy down there twice. We eat at the Old Spaghetti Factory every time we are in town, as we make our required trip to the sacred Lucas Oil Stadium for a moment (or so) of awe and silence. We have our favorite little places all over that part of the state.

All this to say, I get as defensive as anyone when our state is put down and disdained. Chicago area people are notorious for doing this, which makes it unfortunately hard for me to like the Bears much. Sadly, that (Chicago) is the news and sports we are force fed in this part of the state. But I love Indiana. One of my favorite movies is Hoosiers, a sentimental favorite to me as a small town basketball player and star (many moons ago).

Oh, and Indiana University’s men’s accapella hit group, Straight No Chaser, summed up my sentimental feelings for my state in this Christmas song.

I do really feel bad for the way my comment was taken, but I wonder how a man like viator would feel about DZ and DS at 18to88 calling the Jags “J-holes” and Jax “The Hole”. Truly know that it is the team’s characters, not the city itself, which drives my dislike of the team. Even though, I was really disappointed with Land Shark when it came so highly recommended, I’ll stick to Shiner Bock and the Brugge for now…LOL.

I’d probably be angry at first. Landshark sux. The Germans still make the best beer.

Is great. It’s just too filling. You could live on that stew. I’ve been to Ireland, you’d be surprised at how popular Budweiser is there.

Budweiser is really popular in England too. The Scots aren’t fond of it though. They love Jack Daniels. lol