Brace Yourselves, Colts Fans
by LovinBlue on Jul 24, 2010 11:40 PM EDT
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PrintAt the beginning of every football season, all of the TV networks and radio shows seem to share a not-so-secret requirement that they will pay tribute to the prior season before kicking off the current one. They will interview players and coaches, show highlight reel, and play out-takes from the year.
It is an opportunity to celebrate the last season and get everyone in the mood, but beware... although these montages ("Everybody's got a montage!") always start with highlights of the regular season, and we're sure to see plenty of Colts highlights given how well they performed...
you know that they always focus on the post-season and in particular, the Super Bowl winner. So beware, Colts fans, just when you're ready to re-start the football season and erase the memories of last year's most visible loss, you will be dowsed with more reminders that your team fell a little short.
As it is, Sirius NFL Radio has been using a series of radio highlights to open its various shows all off-season. Two in particular are of Bob Lamey calling touchdown throws to Reggie Wayne (I'm not 100% sure, but I think one was that epic throw to Wayne in the second Jacksonville game). But immediately after that comes a call by an announcer of "another one for Tracy Porter... it's going to be a touchdown for the Saints!"
I cry inside (and sometimes outside) every time I hear that particular call, but have learned to tell myself that it was a call from a completely different game. Unfortunately, my brain takes over and I realize that it probably was placed at the end of the string of clips for a reason, and I already can't wait for them to change that string. It's the same reason I wish the NFL Network would change up their set - I hate being reminded year after year of the Patriots' string of wins in the early 2000s. With Manning now a 4-time MVP, why isn't HE the new face of the NFL Network?
But I digress. All I can say is that we will stand together in suffering one last look at last year, and hopefully get on with construction of Super Bowl XLV.
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Hear Hear
“But I digress. All I can say is that we will stand together in suffering one last look at last year, and hopefully get on with construction of Super Bowl XLV”. Moreover, I concur and confess the Colts will be a force unlike no other. Looking forward to another Super Bowl run!
That Giant Brady picture on the NFL Network set really bugs me too.
I believe its next to one of Vince Lombardi. I really think they should switch to just retired players as pictures.
EVH+DLR=BFFs........ God I Hope So!!
That sound reel you refer to.
Is the one of the only things I dont like about listening to “Movin the Chains” right next to Jim Miller hosting when T-rock and Patty are on vacation.
Why Manning Isn't The Face Of The NFL Network
“With Manning now a 4-time MVP, why isn’t HE the new face of the NFL Network?”
Because Manning has one Super Bowl victory, the same number as as several guys (Brett Favre, Kurt Warner, Eli Manning, Drew Brees) and fewer than a couple of guys (Ben Roethlisberger, Tom Brady).
Because like it or not, MVP is a media popularity contest as opposed to a more objective value of a player’s ability or worth.
Because the NFL is a team sport, not tennis or golf, making all those MVPs irrelevant. Which is why no less than Michael Jordan didn’t become the face of the NBA until he won his third title, which allowed him to surpass Isiah Thomas, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, why LeBron James has to play third fiddle to Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan, and why guys from Karl Malone to Allen Iverson to Clyde Drexler to Patrick Ewing never became the face of the NBA. Going back to the NFL, it’s why Favre, Marino, Steve Young and particulary John Elway never became the type of huge mainstream media stars that they could have been.
Manning’s going to have to win another title to get the respect that his fans are convinced that he deserves. In that, Manning is no different from how greatness has always been measured in every other team sport.
I'm with you LovinBlue
I hate that giant picture of Brady with a passion.
Lurking: I believe when all is said and done, Peyton will get his multiple titles. Or should I say-THE COLTS? Peyton Manning himself-as already proved his greatness.
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
"As I grow older, the list of people who can kiss my ass grows longer"-Ancient Hoosier Proverb.
At least you don't have to listen to the same drivel every off-season...
…
1) Negative News Tom Brady related, regardless of factual basis.
1a) Preggers!
1b) Does he care any more? ‘05, ’06, ’07, ’08, ’09, ’10
1c) He’s unhappy! ‘05, ’10
1d) He’s going to hold out! ‘10 (Spoiler: No, he’s not!)
2) Consensus on the age of the Patriots team
2a) They’re too old to compete. ‘05, ’06, ’07, ’08, ’09, ’10
2b) They can’t keep up with (AFC East Rival). ’06 Jets, ’07 Jets, ’09 Dolphins, ’10 Jets
3) Player will have a negative impact on the team and kill the locker room.
3a) Lawyer Milloy/Rodney Harrison ‘03
3b) Corey Dillon ’04
3c) Richard Seymour ’05
3d) Deion Branch ’06
3b) Randy Moss ’07, ’10 (he’s admitted he’s leaving!)
3c) Adalius Thomas ’09, ’10 (kicked to the curb)
Yadda, yadda, nothing positive. At least most of the Colts talk is positive?
well... maybe...
- Peyton is a ‘choker’ and can’t win the big game
- Harrison is injured, and Wayne isn’t a #1 receiver
- Harrison is a murderer
- The defense can’t stop the run
- The offense can’t generate the run
- Dungy is leaving, and Caldwell has never been an NFL head coach
- Gonzo going down means the end of the aerial threat
Every year, it’s something else.
Careful what you wish for... "A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have." Gerald Ford, 38th US president
We're soft
We can’t play physical.
We can’t beat the Pats (yes, we still get that one, and also its amazing no one says “the Pats can’t beat the Colts” now that we’ve won 5 out of 6).
We can’t beat the Chargers.
EVH+DLR=BFFs........ God I Hope So!!
Soft... yup. Tell that to Clint Session.
then run away
Careful what you wish for... "A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have." Gerald Ford, 38th US president
No sense in running
The beard will grow up into a giant arm and snatch you up.
Best just to leave old Clint alone lol.
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Current excuse for not leaving the house: Final Fantasy XIII
GO BUTLER!!
Clint Session at Pittsburgh last year,
Didn’t he lead an incredible goal line stand? Am I remembering that right? Or was that Marcus Howard?
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
"As I grow older, the list of people who can kiss my ass grows longer"-Ancient Hoosier Proverb.
hmmmm... not sure, Lori
You mean in 2008, right? Week 8 or 9, maybe? I don’t recall a goal line stand in that game.
Careful what you wish for... "A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have." Gerald Ford, 38th US president
At least you guys get a change of scenery?
and the plot of the story is different.
The Patriots offseason is like a Dan Brown novel: Same exact story with different characters.
by Richard Hill on Jul 26, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey Richard... if you want to convert.... i would be the 1st to welcome you...
:) and a whole bunch of Colts fans too…..
/jk jk….. ur very funny April Fool stuff is still making me laugh… :)
If you see my smilieys, think of E.M.H. - our COLTs King of Smileys!
by Manning4ever on Jul 28, 2010 4:14 AM EDT up reply actions
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