X-Rays On Colts Linebacker Gary Brackett's Hand Negative, Umpire Rule Is 'Definite'
by Brad Wells on Aug 27, 2010 12:44 PM EDT
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PrintThe Indianapolis Star is reporting Gary Brackett's hand injury from last night's preseason loss to the Packers is not a break.
X-rays taken on the right hand of middle linebacker and defensive captain Gary Brackett were negative. Brackett suffered the injury in the first quarter when the helmet of teammate Philip Wheeler slammed into his right hand."No biggie,'' a source with knowledge of the injury told The Star.
Collectively, Colts fans everywhere just sat back in their chairs, muttering 'Thank God' under their lips. The positive out of Brackett leaving the preseason game early was that Pat Angerer got some very valuable playing time. He also recorded 10 tackles.
Unfortunately, not all news is good news here. According to Paul Kuharsky, despite the new umpire rule being universally hated by all and making the NFL look like a bunch of clueless chumps for implementing it in preseason, the league now says the rule will remain in effect for the 2010 regular season:
"The movement of the umpire to the offensive backfield will happen in the regular-season. We continue to analyze and review the impact of the change in the preseason, and we may announce some tweaks to the mechanics of the position prior to the regular season, but the move is a definite."
The NFL is just trying to save face here, and it's silly. There's nothing left to 'analyze.' Everyone hates the rule. It's makes the game boring. It all but destroys the concept of a no-huddle offense. Defense now have no fear of making key substitutions. It's just a dumb rule. Everyone knows it.
Everyone, save the NFL.
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Its not the positioning of the umpire im concerned with
its the stupid signal that Manning has to wait for from the line judge. I saw times where the ball was already spotted and the Colts got in position to snap it, but the line judge didnt give the signal yet and the Colts got penalized. that is just stupid. If everyone is set and the ball is spotted, the Colts should be able to snap the ball without getting penalized. Thats what needs to change
Thank God indeed about Brackett. I didn’t want Owen Daniels piercing the Colts in week 1.
Regarding the Umpire rule, I bet defensive coordinators and the other teams in the AFC South are quite pleased with the new rule. You gotta wonder if this is a bit of a collective backlash the rule changes for DB contact on recievers from 2004.
by torontocoltsfan on Aug 27, 2010 12:57 PM EDT reply actions
I thought that too.
I actually wrote a post about it, but didn’t like the way it sounded. Too whinny. The new placement KILLS the Colts offense, no one else. At least illegal contact kills all defense, not just one team’s defense.
"Everyone hates the rule. ...Everyone knows it. Everyone, save the NFL."
Dead on. Can anyone find an NFL fan who knows about the rule and is in favor of it? I’ve yet to find anyone here at work who’s even just neutral about it. Everyone’s said the same thing: It stinks. It’s bad. It’s a mistake.
Ditch the stupid rule, and put the umpire in pads and a helmet. Problem solved. What’s so hard about that?
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What rule?
Perhaps I’m missing something but how does moving the Umpire to the backfield change anything?
by the_iowa_hawkeye on Aug 27, 2010 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Because the umpire now has to give a signal before the ball can be snapped
So no huddle offenses have to wait before they can snap the ball.
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The NFL
slowly but surely destroys the game of football a bit more every year……….with completely idiotic and absurd new rules like this. Absolutely sickening! When something’s not broken, don’t try to fix it!
tell me about it....
not renewing the CBA is another stupid move… there can be changes .. but the groundwork was laid.. so now they are gonig to risk NOT having a complete season AND ruin “the greatest show on turf at the moment” (a comment i heard from some analysts) .. the Colts Offense!
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by Manning4ever on Aug 27, 2010 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not advocating the new rule but there were complaints
that teams were using the umpires as picks, so the umpires were basically in the middle of plays between a receiver and the defender – which sometimes put the helmet-less umpires at risk of being hit.
The thing is, a team will try and use whatever is allowed or available to their advantage no matter what. Maybe they just should just issue head gear to the zebras, make it a requirement that they be in fit condition and leave the rules alone as much as possible.
Keep the faith!
Speaking of Rules
No one’s talking about the personal foul Sanders got called for on the “defenseless reciever”. It wasnt even the hardest hit Sanders could have put on him and had he caught it was Sanders not suppose to be able to try and jar the ball loose??
I agree
what was he supposed to do? Wait for the WR to catch the ball and take five steps before bear hugging him?
Chiefs Will
No...
Bob was supposed to wait for him to catch the ball, then tickle him until he pees his pants and drops the ball. Maybe next time, Sanders should just put a hurting on somebody if he is gonna get penalized for it anyways.
by IsThisNameTaken on Aug 27, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
hahaaha.a. i agreed....
remember, this is a preseason game and we were in GB…. guess the refs want to live….
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by Manning4ever on Aug 27, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
And the one not flagged....
later in the game when Taj Smith went up and was defenseless. Call it both ways stripes!
New Rule
Anyone think this was put in on purpose. Too many teams saw Manning use it effectively and began to try it. Feathers got ruffled {Owners}, and bingo, a new rule which aimost eliminates its effectiveness. Wonder who did not like it?
Roughly 90% of teams get an advantage from passing that rule
The colts are just unlucky enough to fall in the 10%
Hank Baskett IS A WANKER
Next time some whining, puling, pants-pissing Pats fan (Marima excepted) starts bitching about the Colts
and Polian having the comp committee “in his pocket” after wrongly claiming the Colts had the illegal contact rules changed in 2004 after marcus Pollard’s inside-out uniform was removed from Bruschi’s hands, do I have permission to crumple this new rule into a ball and cram it where the sun don’t shine for them? Please?
I hate Joe Namath. That's how long I've been a Colts fan.
Permission granted
But don’t expect the average Pats fan to ever understand the difference between enforcing a rule already on the books and radically altering a rule. Holding two thoughts at one time proves difficult when one’s head is full of chowdah.
Nothing's complicated if you understand it.
Or the team...........
playing the Colts that week.
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Umpires - Padding
one possible solution to this problem is to give umpires lightweight helmets and pads and leave them on the defensive side of the ball. This new positioning is BS.
They should wear full padding and helmets like nfl players do
Just in very distinctive colours so they can be told apart from players
Hank Baskett IS A WANKER
or they could just act like men instead of pussies
how many years had they been on the other side without an issue? 50?
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by willyduer on Aug 27, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Wait, isn't Ed "Guns" Hochuli already padded?
I hate Joe Namath. That's how long I've been a Colts fan.
he is a definite exception...
if i remember correctly, he made a tackle in a game.. hahaa…
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by Manning4ever on Aug 27, 2010 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Teams
Patriots, Steelers, Saints.
SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue and editor of SB Nation Indiana.
What do these four teams have in common?
They have won every Super Bowl (except 1, Giants in 2007) dating back to the 2003 season — six of the last seven.
All in the name of "parity"
Have to slow down the producers so they don’t have an advantage.
Keep the faith!
or ask Pollian to complain about it
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he won't... as you may well know....
what a DXXXXbag….
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by Manning4ever on Aug 29, 2010 2:04 AM EDT up reply actions
i hate the new rule about the ump
there will be a lot of offensive holding that will never be called….i noticed a couple of holds on wilfork in the rams game…though it might help the pats defense when peyton comes to boston…slow down the no huddle by the colts and allow the defense to sub in and out w.o being caught w. 10 or 12 men on the field.
it might also hurt the pats offense since wes likes to use the ump as a blocker when he operates in the middle of the field.
IMO the ump should wear light shoulder pads and wear the old school leather helmets and stay behind the d line.
…so why do you hate pollian?
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Oh..... dont get me started or i will be banned ....by both SB and the Colts...
haha…. and of course it is just a personal opinion…. he has been all but brilliant lately…..
/mumbles away in fear……
If i am not mistaken, i read that Brees was also hit with illegal snap penalties and the refs got booed….. is that true?
The truth is this rule does not make sense and is installed under false pretense. It affects the top teams in the NFL most…. guess the ultimate goal is to try to restore parity…..
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by Manning4ever on Aug 29, 2010 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I got an idea
Instead of asking the sideline ref to give the signal when the ball can be snapped (when the backfield ref is in the position) they can instead make the big electronic clock behind the goal posts turn green. The QB looks that way anyway so it is much easier to figure out.
Same as Tags, Rozelle and most NFL heads.
Commissioner. The last commissioner to play was Elmer Layden who played for the Brooklyn Horsemen and the Rock Island Independents. The NFL has a history of hiring business people for a business position instead of ex-players.
I’m not saying he’s doing a good job, but it’s not like his lack of playing experience broke the status quo.
by ActionOxford on Aug 27, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Now, what's up with Ugoh's toe and the rest of the OL?
I don’t want Linkenbach to go up against Mario Williams.
Re: Brackett
X-rays taken on the right hand of middle linebacker and defensive captain Gary Brackett were negative.
I knew it! The man has NO BONES in his hand!!!
How can you not love a team that does this?
Engrish Comprehinsion Fail on my part
When I first read it I read it as “X-rays taken on the right hand of middle linebacker and defensive captain Gary Brackett were negative.” Meaning like Negative not good. not Negative for bone breaks..thank $diety.
by sandtiger812 on Aug 27, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
The No Fun League continues to make great rules to make the league even more entertaining.
Next up, maybe they can try locking out and see if it makes it even more fun.
oh believe me... it is on Goodell's agenda...
I think this guy wants to make a “stamp” on the league and make a name for himself by essing things up….. so people can remember him….
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by Manning4ever on Aug 27, 2010 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
When was the last time a ref got seriously hurt by our hurry up offense?
NEVER. It’s ludicrous. Peyton has to keep his eyes on 11 players, do his audibles, his silent signals and be a great passer. Watch the clock count, and make 1 second descisions. Now he has to wait for the older slower refs to get set?
I’m disgusted.
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
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by Indy Lori on Aug 27, 2010 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I expect
That by the time the season starts, that the refs will be told to get the ball down and get in position ASAP. If the game suffers because of a refs stupidity or time management issues occur because of the playclock and the refs, you’ll hear a world of hurt about it.
The only real issue here is that the offense has to wait on the ref, regardless of the clock. To me, the play/time clock should NOT start while waiting on the damn ref….
darn right!
but i dont think we can expect much from the League at this time….. they are out to screw themselves and all of us.
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by Manning4ever on Aug 27, 2010 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
There may have been some gamesmanship
on the part of Peyton in regards to the Umpire Rule. Goodell was in attendance last night, most likely so he could see this rule in person. The Colts may have been thinking before the game that if they ‘play it right’, they may be able to convince the league to drop this stupid rule for the regular season. I wouldn’t be surprised if Peyton was trying to push this rule to the limit just to make a point and try and force some changes. It seems like he spent most of the night trying to lobby that the rule sucked rather than run his offense. I think he did a great job of showing that this rule is detrimental to the game.
Agree
Yes, this exactly. I think Peyton was genuinely upset, but it seemed like he was going out of his way to bring attention. It certainly worked. Jaws and Gruden were both voiced unequivocal disdain for the rule, and it just doesn’t make much ‘sense’ to the viewer.
If Goodell was in attendance, the clumsiness of that rule as it applied to the game was incredibly obvious.
Here is a breakdown of the New Rules
http://www.footballnewsnow.com/2010/nfl-officials-visit-redskins-park-explain-new-rules-for-2010/
According to http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-umpire-rule-could-affect-no-huddle-offenses
Umpires were involved in more than 100 collisions during the 2009 season. Three suffered concussions. Two more required surgery for on-field injuries.
"Those guys should have had combat pads," Dallas Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said. "It’s something I wouldn’t have done, and I’m pretty tough. They’re in the way all of the time."
by sandtiger812 on Aug 27, 2010 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Did I miss it -
I didn’t see the ref being in a different position rule.
But as for the other rules, man they are really cracking down on major hits to defenseless players, which is good I guess. I thought the one about cracking down on players asking for penalties was kind of funny. You see a tackle at the sideline and every opposing player starts making the ’throw the flag!" gesture with their arms.
Also, interesting rule on snappers and making sure they don’t get clobbered.
on the right side of the article
It has a clickable graphic it shows the new position vs the old.
by sandtiger812 on Aug 27, 2010 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
interesting perspective
it’s especially plausible because Peyton didn’t play it up in either of the prior 2 games… plus we saw lots of shots of him pouting with a slight smirk on his fae…
How can you not love a team that does this?
that is what i said in the other post
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by Manning4ever on Aug 27, 2010 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
but i also think he was genuinely pissd too.....
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by Manning4ever on Aug 27, 2010 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
He never played long enough
in the the first two games to really start feeling the defense out.
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by naptown_ninja on Aug 27, 2010 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Re: G Colt
True. I think they were doing it mostly due to the national audience
The Colts rarely actually snap the ball right away, usually Peyton does a survey and then makes changes or at least calls out phantom audibles. The rule doesn’t apply for the last 2 minutes of each half so I don’t really think it will have nearly the impact that everyone is afraid of.
My question is this….if the offense doesn’t huddle and still has to wait for the ref to get into place, does the defense still have to keep the same personell or does the defense now have the opportunity to make substitutions? That would be a competitive disadvantage more than the ball placement delay IMO.
I don't always drink beer....but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.
Just how many fans dislike the rule?
I hate ESPN and SportsNation but they had a poll where 86% agreed with Manning that the NFL needs more athletic refs.
Something had to be done because it was just too dangerous for the ump in his old spot; however, this current setup is just too flawed. I don’t have a great suggestion but something must be adjusted.
like the poll says....
hire more atheletic and strong refs!!!!!!!!!! i am sure a lot of ex-NFL players would LOVE to do the jobs! Nothing else… if the refs are so worried about getting hurt… don’t do it…. ref Curling instead!
Geez! CommonSense is DEAD!!!!!
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by Manning4ever on Aug 27, 2010 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Rodney Harrison
He has always said that he would like to be a ref.
I agree, the rule is made worse by the old, unathletic umpires that can’t move fast enough to get out of the way.
I don't always drink beer....but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.
If there are 12 men on the field
And manning still snaps the ball, do the penalties offset? If so, then it wouldn’t hurt to snap the ball whenever he knows he can get that call because worst case senario it’s a wash and best case senario the ref gets behind the deepest back. I haven’t read any other comments to see if this has been mentioned, but it’s a thought
by TrueColtsFan on Aug 27, 2010 5:33 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Maybe it would be a double penalty on the Colts
5 yards for snapping before ref is ready
5 yards for snapping before the Defense is ready
by ActionOxford on Aug 27, 2010 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
referee saftey=red herring
It must really bother Goodell that a small market team like the colts, in spite of the salary cap, and major coaching changes, has put a hurt on the entire league for 7 years. What gets me is the dishonesty. Call it what it is and debate it in the competition committee! How the QB sets rhythm and the flow of the offense is where Peyton Manning’s genius is most evident. It’s what makes him better than 63 other guys who play the same position who have identical coaching resources and athletic skill sets. And now it’s being taken away under the guise of “referee safety”…
"We ARE going to our own private island, Chris: it's called the State Fucking Fair!"
it is a bunch of crap!! that is what it is....
Goodell is out for Manning… he wont rest until Manning doesn’t make the playoffs…. somebody check his background…and fanship….
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by Manning4ever on Aug 27, 2010 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions
right...
So rather than believe that ref safety (and that teams were using refs for picks) is the heart of the issue, we’ll invent a conspiracy theory that causes issues for the 2 biggest faces of the nfl (Brady will be impacted by this).
He will do this because the Colts have established such a strong dynasty? But Pittsburgh who have won 2 SB recently, and are a small market team, with major coaching changes will actually benefit from this.
Not sure I agree with your police work there bob.
Luckily I'm not a cop, Bob!
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by naptown_ninja on Aug 27, 2010 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe there is no conspiracy...
that thought briefly crossed my mind… bear with me here: even if there WEREN’T a conspiracy…. the results would be the same: the most beautiful part of the offensive game is legislated away b/c they couldn’t- nay- WOULDN’T find a different fucking guy to spot the ball.
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by naptown_ninja on Aug 27, 2010 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed
And it’s a quote from one of the best movies of all time Fargo! Of course, it’s hard to type with a Dakota accent.
I LIKE the new position of the umpire
Having a man in the field of play makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. However, if they have to be so far out of the play, GET SOMEONE ELSE TO PLACE THE BALL. Hell, add another man to the crew and have him do nothing but spot the ball. It’s such a ticky-tack little job, the linesmen already do the spotting. You could really even have a ballboy do it.
by slash196 on Aug 27, 2010 6:33 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Commonsense?? are we asking too much from the league....probably.....
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by Manning4ever on Aug 27, 2010 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
i may not be good at sarcasm... so would like to clarify, my comments were meant to be sarcastic.
but since i am kinda mad now, it may not come out right…
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by Manning4ever on Aug 27, 2010 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
If the rule is not changed....
Colts will indeed have a hard time, not only for the 5 yard penalties but because Peyton needs to turn his head to look at the sideline ref for a signal that it is ok to snap the ball , come on, defenses will look for this signal too and they will know when the ball will be snap, there goes our no-huddle surprise attacks and it will change this team. Now fro GB im so happy he doesn’t have a fracture.. I was in borderline panicking thinking we will have a D without it’s leader
Best news you could ask for
regarding Brackett. I was 99% sure he was finished for the year last night. The way his arm looked like it bent was disturbing, and the amount of attention he got from trainers seemed to be the writing on the wall. I had accepted that he would not be an active member of the 2010 Colts. And then I hear this. Wow, that is the biggest relief we could have had. Going from done for the year to no big deal is indeed FANTASTIC news.
The rule sticking doesn’t shock me. Goodell is too arrogant to admit what an idiotic rule it is and as a result I have lost a significant amount of respect for him. This is a God-awful rule that has absolutely no benefit to the game. It makes it slower, boring, and screws quarterbacks running the hurry up offense. I am sure Manning will adjust, and it doesn’t really worry me, but it is just a load of crap that he has to adjust. This is the equivalent of lining up a baseball ump behind the pitcher. Just an idiotic rule and a complete slap in the face to the best player in Goodell’s league for the past decade. Screw yourself, Roger.
"A lot of times, Kenny, we have no idea what we're doing. But the DEFENSE doesn't know that we don't know what we're doing.....and that's next level." -Peyton Manning
Tempering expectations on Brackett
While it is indeed good news that Brackett’s x-rays came back negative (an expression I still don’t like for its ambiguity), it is still possible that he dislocated his wrist/elbow, damaged tendons or ligaments, or tore a muscle. Dislocation could take several weeks to heal, but not devastating. Torn tendons, ligaments, or especially muscles… could be.
How can you not love a team that does this?
Yeah but
the “source” said no biggie, right? I don’t think it will be a problem. He should be ready for week 1 hopefully.
If not, we are screwed because Angerer is no GB in coverage or veteran savvy for sure.
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Illegal snap...
on Drew Brees just now. This is going to get alot of coverage. If the NFL sticks with their decision it is only going to make them look stupid. Keep the refs in the defensive backfield where they have been forever.
PeaceLoveAndPeytonManning
good! so not only Peyton!! people will not attack the Colts or Peyton so viciously now....
especially those within the Colts fan base….
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by Manning4ever on Aug 28, 2010 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
The problem w/ this rule
is the NFL has half-a**ed it. It’s like they just made it up w/out thinking it through. Asking that the QB turn around 180 degrees to look for a fat, out of shape, old guy roaming around the field of play to make sure he is out of harm’s way? What crap!
You’d think they could at least take some measures to make the rule work.
Why don’t they get a red light similar to what the NBA puts around the edge of the backboard, and put that around the play clock and the cross bar, illuminate it between plays, then the split second the Umpire is clear of the RB in the backfiled, the official in the booth flip it off? Everyone in the stadium would know instantly play can start…no waiting on a had signal from an official way out of the field of view of most every player and officiating crew.
I think the out of shape ref angle is overblown
Most of the refs in the NFL are in quite good shape, better than the average fan for sure. Further, I doubt they went looking for this rule. Most of those guys are football purists. Rather I’d guess the 3 refs that had to have surgery last year after getting hit on the job is making the NFL nervous.
Right.
And we just happened to get the one tubber who walks away from the ball spot?
Check it to Pancakes! Pancakes!
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Refs
I think that is what the league is going to address about “tweaking” the rule. Make sure the umpire spots the ball, does a quick check of the linesmen and then busts his ass to get into position….no more half-assing it.
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yeah, when i saw the U waddling to his spot last nite during Colts O.....
I really want to slap his behind and hurry the H*** up! it’s like he didn’t even care the game was actually going on….
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by Manning4ever on Aug 28, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
i hate the idiot slow codger in stripes rule and it might take a bit for the colts to adjust but THEY WILL adjust
this offense is too potent to think the nfl and their idiot rules are going to slow them down
no way. if all these other teams who dont use the hurry up…mostly losing teams are licking their chops because they think the colts will be slowed down…think again. NO WAY
peyton manning will still be throwing touchdowns and the colts recievers will still be running down the field with the football in their hands
if the nfl is that dumb to make a rule that slows down the biggest stars of the league, see all the superbowl winning teams from the last decade and their mvp qbs that mostly does the hurry up and its either going to be altered or the league is about to get blasted from every angle from the top dogs of those teams
the defense right now scares me more than the idiot rule. i have faith the offense will overcome this FAST!
on the bright side…bob sanders looks like the hitman of old and angerer is going to be a colts star. he just has this quality to be near the ball at all times
brackett may not be considered a star from other fan bases but hes just consistent and a leader and we need him out there
its time for hayden and a few others to start earning their money on d
also amen on college speed=nfl speed and thinking you can just come in and be a star. kim tebow will soon (or he already did) find that out along with his other teammates. seems more than one gator star on the college field is bust material. see harvey, nelson and the rest. hit the road james. muffing that punt was embarrassing. go to new england where all your other gator teammates are along with urbie meyer buddy belicheat
Complete agreement with kinnickcolt
Manning is too smart, too football savvy to let this rule stop Colts offense. Loved the catch from Reggie. And the 2 TDs for Wayne and Garcon.
and... IMAGINE that the rule had not slowed him down....
how many TDs he could have gotten last nite….
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by Manning4ever on Aug 28, 2010 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Um...
Fuck that rule…
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