Know Your Colts History: Bad Mojo
by Jake Whitacre on Jan 23, 2010 12:00 AM EST
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Being a favored team stinks. If you win, you don't get any respect because everyone expects you to win. If you lose, you get doused with insults for not living up to expectations. If there wasn't a Super Bowl berth on the line, Sunday's game would be a truly lose-lose situation.
The chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy in two weeks make the any unfavorable situation worth it, but the Colts are in a really, really bad spot against the Jets. New York has so many factors going their way this week. If you were a sportswriter looking for an angle to cover if the Jets win, you would have plenty of options at your disposal.
THE UNDERDOG GETTING HOT AT THE RIGHT TIME FACTOR (A.K.A. THE GIANTS FACTOR)
Like their New York brethren two years ago, the Jets entered the playoffs with an unproven quarterback, a stout running game, and a defense that knew how to pressure the quarterback and provide enough coverage to give the rushers a chance to get there. Both of them also entered the playoffs as wildcards who had to win all their games on the road to make it to the Super Bowl.
Though the Jets were losing when the Colts pulled their starters in Week 16, staying competitive seems to be catalyst that sparked New York's run this year, much like the Giants near upset of the Patriots gave the Giants the motivation they needed on their way to the Super Bowl. Like the Giants, the Jets now have the chance to show the team they kept pace with just weeks before that they can now outrun them.
THE KARMA FACTOR
If the Jets beat the Colts after Indianapolis gave them a second chance at a playoff berth by resting their starters, Bill Polian and Jim Caldwell will never hear the end of it. The sports gods have never looked favorably on teams that give their opponents a second chance at life. A Jets victory would end the discussion on resting starters forever. If you thought there was a moral to Tortoise and the Hare, just wait until you see the moral for "The Colt and the Little Jet That Could" appear in your kids' story books..
THE BROADWAY JOE FACTOR
You can't bring up the Colts and the Jets without talking about Super Bowl III. The heavily favored Colts lost to the upstart Jets in a game that helped turn the NFL into the massive sports enterprise it is today.
You also can't talk about Super Bowl III without talking about Joe Willie Namath. The comparisons between Namath and the current Jets quarterback are hard to ignore. But I'll bet Mark Sanchez doesn't have legs like Joe did:
On the other hand, if Mark does have legs that smooth, it's going to be a lot easier for him to slip out of Dwight Freeney's grasp.
THE THOMAS JONES FACTOR
Don't forget he was on the Bears team that lost to the Colts in Super Bowl XLI. Ensuring the Colts don't make it back to Miami for another chance at a Super Bowl would be a nice measure of revenge for Jones.
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The Jets have a lot of things going their way into this weekend. It will be hard for the Colts to overcome a squad with the momentum the Jets have right now, but the Colts do have one thing going their way this weekend.
You can't defend a perfect pass.
I like the Colts' chances this week.
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good post
GO COLTS!!! 09 IS OURS!!!
previously known as (ANGELSFAITH)
by TheAngelsColts on Jan 23, 2010 12:06 AM EST reply actions
Thanks
I like the Colts’ chances this week.
Look at you; fartin' in bath tubs laughing your ass off like the dumbest motherfucker in the world...stupid jackass.
by coltsfan723 on Jan 23, 2010 12:16 AM EST up reply actions
If I was the Colts I'd be getting a little bit ticked by now
Hello from a long time lurker :)
As a fan I’m tired of hearing about the Jets and their “destiny”. I’m pretty sure the Colts don’t come out flat in this one. In fact, they’ll be playing with a chip on their shoulder, which doesn’t bode well for the “Superbowl favorites”.
The better team will win Sunday, and it won’t even be close.
Nice to meet you guys.
welcome glad to have you
GO COLTS!!! 09 IS OURS!!!
previously known as (ANGELSFAITH)
by TheAngelsColts on Jan 23, 2010 12:44 AM EST up reply actions
^what they said
There’s a lot of talk about their chances and momentum and other crap to fill up airtime and screen pixels, but almost no pundit is actually picking the Jets.
I hope they’re getting a little ticked. I just want revenge—for week 16, for 2002, and for 1968 (check out my sig line)
I hate Joe Namath. That's how long I've been a Colts fan.
Awesome clip
what a perfect throw and catch. The burned CB/S on that play was a lot more animated with anger afterwards than he was before hand. Comical, really. I hope he sees that every night as he falls asleep. I know I will.
I hate Joe Namath. That's how long I've been a Colts fan.
It's true
That CB’s reaction was hilarious. He was like WTF happened? How did I just get burned?
I’d love to see more of that on Sunday.
by UnofficialPants on Jan 23, 2010 2:33 AM EST up reply actions
Peyton Has Already Spent More Time in the Dark Room
than Rex Ryan does in the buffet line at Golden Corral. Therefore, he will make wise decisions and by virtue of his pinpoint accuracy, may I diplomatically say the Jets are screwed.
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Jan 23, 2010 3:26 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
i dunno, dude
i’m reasonably sure Peyton DOES take breaks from studying film occasionally… you know, like to sleep?
Not so sure about Ryan.
lol great clip
love the cb’s reaction he was like what no way and all confuse would love to see those kinds of reaction this sunday again too…this is just like the SD hype they’ve got momentum and they’re underdogs like the giants the only difference is that i liked the giants better
the end of the clip
right out of the gate first drive of the half and you’re getting cramps? Puh-lease.
Indianapolis Colts, taking focus away from my DBacks every Sunday.
We've Heard This Before
1. Colts are playing a 3-4 defense (ooohhhhhh)
2. Colts are playing a big, tough and physical team.
3. Colts are playing a team that can run the ball.
4. Colts are playing a team getting hot at the right time.
5. Colts have a “smallish” defensive front 7
6. Colts have little to no running game
7. Colts are playing a team with an inexperienced QB
The result: Colts beat the Ravens 20-3 and the Ravens vaunted running game was never a factor.
Don’t believe the hype. The players play, not the media.
I don't always drink beer....but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.
We've heard this before, pt 2
1. Jets are playing a team wiTh too many passing weapons for their #1passing D to contain.
2. Jets are playing a QB who is excellent at picking up the blitz and will light it up.
3. Revis may shut down the #1 receiver but that will leave others open
4. Jets don’t have anybody to match up with one of the best TEs in the game.
5. The opposing d is playing better lately than their rating.
6. Jets will be down and be forced to throw where Sanchez will turn it over repeatedly.
7. Jets are lucky to be here and will be sent home by the superior team
The result: Jets beat the Chargers 17-14 the unshakeable Rivers was rattled by the blitz and was a negative factor.
Believe the hype! THE JETS WIN!
Ah, those Chargers...
The reason it was so satisfying watching the Jets beat them is that they choked to an inferior team, much as we did when we lost to the Chaargers. What goes around comes around.
by indymike on Jan 23, 2010 1:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
another great thing about this clip
The Jets are not getting back and getting set for the ensuing first down play because they are not focused or composed, Peyton goes no huddle, and as a result Donald Brown picks up 6.
This is huge,
and something 18 does very, very well. he senses when:
1. one of his players is juiced. Notice how he often rewards them by calling their number after they make a great play. Hart comes to mind last week… Hart picks up a blitz, so 18 hands him the ball. Hart runs for 5, so 18 throws to him. Hart gets 11, so 18 hands it to him again.
2. the opponent is discouraged. How many times have we seen an opponent scramble to even get set while the Colts O is lined up and ready to hike the ball?
Peyton understands momentum within a game! Not sure i buy the whole ‘momentum carrying you into the next game’ thing, but within a game? No doubt! And 18 does it very, very well.
by teej813 on Jan 23, 2010 12:37 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
good post
My take is :
This is a revenge game for what Broadway Joe did to Johnny U in SuperBowl 3
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
Disagree
This is the Indianapolis Colts, not the Baltimore Colts.
I honestly don’t care what happened 40 years ago. For me, the Indianapolis Colts’ history began in 1984.
I don't always drink beer....but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.
If you want revenge, try getting some for
the week 16 “loss” and the 2003 41-0 debacle.
"I have never let my schooling interfere with my education." -Mark Twain
the broadway joe was complete bullshit, the reporters turned the story of joe and the jets against the mighty colts into like if joe had slay the dragon, when really joe was fighting the baby dragon, NOT UNITAS THE REAL FIRE BALLER
shula still pisses me off when he talks about this game, of how he shoulda put unitas at half, are you retarded how bout when the game started and not when it was sure that we would lose, johnny was robbed from a ring what a shame, he coulda played with an amputated throwing arm, not legs, and a compliment of crossed eyes, and he still would beat Tranny Joe
"You only get intercepted when you don't know what your doing, I knew what I was Doing."
-Johnny Unitas-
"You're only as healthy as you feel."
-Travis Bickle-
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by 805 on Jan 23, 2010 12:38 PM EST reply actions
I watched that whole SB 3 game uncut last night – it was a complete thrashing – 5 turnovers by the Colts – not as close as the 16 to 7 score showed
That game still stands as the biggest upset of all time
Colts won the most games of any team in NFL history that year but are remembered as losers
That is the revenge factor
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
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