Colts WIN! Get First Victory Of 2011 Over Titans 27-13
by Brad Wells on Dec 18, 2011 4:12 PM EST
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PrintPretty much, this is the season from hell. But, despite all the bad, when wins like this happen, it feels like I gigantic lead weight has been removed from your shoulders.
On a local Indy radio station (1260 AM) on Friday, I said that if the Colts could win one game before the end of the 2011 season, this game against the Titans could be it. Thankfully, it was. When the Colts went up 3-0 in the first quarter, it was the first time they'd led in a game since Oct. 6th against the Chiefs! They lost the lead before halftime, and the booes rained down on the players as they entered the lockerroom.
But, then something happened.
The Colts came out and laid a whoppin' on the Titans! Indy scored 24 points in the second half, including an amazing 80-yard touchdown run by Donald Brown late in the fourth quarter to ice the game. He finished the day with 160 yards rushing. Jacob Lacey, who called ESPN's coverage of Tim Tebow 'gay' earlier today on Twitter, also had a big day. His 32-yard pick-six changed the game in the third quarter. Pat Angerer also had an excellent game with a pick and a forced fumble.
[UPDATE]: Apparently, the Twitter account linked above is not Jacob Lacey's. It might be a relative's, but it isn't Jacob's. That said, we agree that the Tebow coverage earlier today was almost Favreian in its scale of ridiculousness. Maybe, for this guy, that means it was 'gay.' -bbs
Dan Orlovsky finished the day going 11-17 for 82 yards and a touchdown, no picks for the Colts. Fitting that Orlovsky, who quarterbacked the last winless team in the NFL (the '08 Lions), gets redemption by helping the Colts avoid a similar fate. Ernie Sims, who was also on that infamous '08 Lions team, started at linebacker today for the Colts. He finished with a team high 15 tackles.
All this has happened on a day that seems to define the unpredictability of the NFL. That element of chaos is why this league is so great. On a day where the Colts avoid the stigma of an 0-16 season, the Green Bay Packers choked on the road against K.C. Chiefs. Green Bay was undefeated entering that game, but were smothered all day long by the Chiefs defense. The Pack lost 19-14, and the '72 Dolphins, once again, get to pop the champagne cork.
Talk about the game. Talk about the craziness that is the NFL. Talk about how our team isn't the '76 Buccaneers or the '08 Lions. Talk, talk, talk, talk, talk.
Go Colts.
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HOLY SHIT!!!!
Something should have told me we was going to win anytime Jacob Lacey can get an Pick 6. And props to Donald Brown for having an outstanding game
Colts fan since Tony Dungy's 48th Birthday.
Free will is an illusion, but pragmatically, the illusion of self (ego), choice, freedom, consciousness, are all necessary for the game or struggle to move. No struggle, no universe.
Get well soon, Peyton Manning
yes sir!!!!!!!
we finally got one
Fav fighters - Machida, Faber, Koch, Hominick, Pettis, Hardy, Stout, Cerrone and killer Cain
"I'm so fast that, last night, I turned off the light switch in my hotel room and was in bed before the room was dark." - Ali
Donald Brown
He has improved so much. It’s been so long since the Colts had a big play threat at running back.
by LetsGoHorse on Dec 18, 2011 4:15 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
With a decent O-Line
D.Brown could do major damage.
Colts fan since Tony Dungy's 48th Birthday.
Free will is an illusion, but pragmatically, the illusion of self (ego), choice, freedom, consciousness, are all necessary for the game or struggle to move. No struggle, no universe.
Get well soon, Peyton Manning
Wooooo
Woooooooooooooooooooooooo
by DeepThought on Dec 18, 2011 4:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So happy that the colts finally won.
Peyton starts next year with Luck and Orlovsky backing up?
Addai (more pass plays) splits time with Brown (more carries) next year and Carter is 3rd down back?
I’m loving it.
You do know they're going to win out and miss the first pick right?
How does he do it?
Although, I don't think it will matter.
The Rams can’t give up on Bradford yet, and I think Minny is satisfied with Ponder.
How does he do it?
If it's beneficial to the cap...
I say it’s time to say goodbye to Addai.
I think Addai’s deal is pretty reasonable cap-wise.
I do think we’ve seen the last of Gary Brackett and Dallas Clark though. It’s up to Reggie if wants to come back, because the Colts won’t offer him more than a 2 year deal. Mathis is definitely getting a new contract and I think they’ll also offer one to Anderson.
Sounds reasonable to me...
- Angerer has shown he is a potential Pro Bowler and is strong against the run.
- Tammy can put up similar numbers to Clark but for much less money.
- If Manning is back, we NEED Reggie. I can’t see anyone over paying for his services.
- Mathis is a required signing. Our defense is toast without him.
by Deewtaei on Dec 18, 2011 5:02 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It was James Lacey not Jacob Lacey that called it "gay"
overall awesome win though. I should of started Donald Brown in fantasy though.
What if Peyton was fightin' dogs instead of Mike Vick?
-Jadakiss
by melvin shot out of a gun bullit on Dec 18, 2011 4:20 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
That's Jacob's Twitter account tho
Don’t know why it reads ‘James.’
SB Nation's Indianapolis Colts blogger at Stampede Blue and editor of SB Nation Indiana.
Jacob Lacey's twitter is yunglace27.
It’s even verified. The one you re tweeted earlier might of been his brother or a relative
What if Peyton was fightin' dogs instead of Mike Vick?
-Jadakiss
by melvin shot out of a gun bullit on Dec 18, 2011 4:27 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
because
it’s not jacob lacey’s twitter
by lord gloom on Dec 18, 2011 4:32 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
so do we put in Painter again?
now that we have won a game and only 1 game up in the race for the #1 pick
also wow that D Brown run did they give on D or what even when he slowed up the guy couldnt stop him
Ochocinco just scored. what the hell?
What if Peyton was fightin' dogs instead of Mike Vick?
-Jadakiss
by melvin shot out of a gun bullit on Dec 18, 2011 4:30 PM EST up reply actions
Congrats, everyone!
I hope that Peyton can play again.
Contributor - Anaheim Calling
I’m glad the Colts were able to prove that yes they can win without Manning and will not end up as another 0-fer team.
And also for Dan Orlovsky for getting his first career win as a starter nobody should have to go through 0-16 seasons twice(same for Ernie Sims)
I hate that this will end up giving Caldwell and Polian a pass this season because you know they are both going to return next season ugh!
I’ll believe it when I see it but Polian should go with Caldwell he’s the reason why we have the roster and coaching staff we have to begin with.
I think the roster isn’t nearly as bad as some people believe. I’ve seen improvement to the linebackers, and both lines. Don Brown has really come along this year and looks like a starting caliber back. The secondary is bad and the receivers position will be decided this off-season. Basically, it’s like every other NFL roster (with its flaws) that looks worse than it is because of how tailored the offense is to Manning’s unique skills.
Drafting is hard and Polian is better at it than most. You just don’t walk away from that because of one bad year.
We've lost that losing feeling!!
Finally a ‘W’ – I was beginning to think the alphabet only had 25 letters!!
Is it a coincidence that the Colts win in the week when Peyton ups his rehab? Could it be the Colts no longer want the #1 pick??
PS – that was sarcasm!
Ahhh... this is nice.
Remember when this used to happen all the time?
by HellaColts on Dec 18, 2011 4:37 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Game ball Angerer, Brown
But if Colts win out, they lose #1 pick. (STL has PIT and SF on schedule)
If Colts lose one more, strength of schedule is in our favor.
Now hopefully the drunken celebration lasts to the wee hours of Thursday.
Let’s not get crazy with this winning thing.
Pat Angerer has come of age
He’s played his tail off all year, but today I was impressed by his seeming ability to make plays sideline to sideline all over the field. Our linebacker corps, as a group, has been one bright spot in an otherwise downer of a year. And, Pat has been shining the brightest. What a treat to watch him flying around laying the wood to people. That’s Colts football !!
by oldecoltsfan on Dec 18, 2011 4:55 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
He really should be going to the Pro Bowl this year.
Is he still leading the league in tackles?
Did Simms have 15 today? Wow
Dear Diary, Kevin is so hot. Today he was raking the yard. God I wish he'd throw me into that pile of leaves.
He sure deserves it
Talk about being mobile, agile and hostile. He has a non-stop motor, and he always arrives in a bad mood. I love Gary Brackett and respect his contributions to the team over the years, but Angerer takes it to another level of physicality that you expect out of your Mike linebacker.
by oldecoltsfan on Dec 18, 2011 5:04 PM EST up reply actions
Brad Wells
Find Jacob Lacey and apologize. You MUST get your facts in line on this stuff.
by davis3217 on Dec 18, 2011 4:58 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
What a DAY !!!! Good win Colts
I almost drove off the road when Lamey went nuts on that 80 yard D Brown run. Great block by Dan O. from what I heard and great game by Simms. Two guys from that Detroit team…..This will take the pressure off.
The new and young guys will really be able to contribute next year.
So Pack lose and Tebow is just running over the Pats. The way today has gone, you know the Broncos are going to kick NE’s ass…..!!!!
Dear Diary, Kevin is so hot. Today he was raking the yard. God I wish he'd throw me into that pile of leaves.
I'm very happy today but...
if we manage to win out (not likely, but possible) we’ve made this season completely pointless, It’s time to control our own destiny and secure the #1 selection.
Not at all...
Now that we’ve got the monkey off of our back, it’s time to start thinking about next year. A victory does nothing but hurt our chances at potentially selecting Andrew Luck. That attitude you call “dumb” is nothing more than knowing what it will take to make this team better in 2012 and beyond.
Professional Football...
is a business. The best thing, in this situation, is to secure the #1 overall selection. This isn’t high school or college where moral victories matter.
It's pretty simple...
Professional Football…
is a business. The best thing, in this situation, is to secure the #1 overall selection. This isn’t high school or college where moral victories matter.
It’s not about moral victories it’s about morals and sportsmanship and the integrity of the game. Those matter at any level.
Let's try this one more time...
Professional Football…
is a business. The best thing, in this situation, is to secure the #1 overall selection. This isn’t high school or college where moral victories matter.
That's bullsh** and a cheaters way, you play to win or don't play.
by armycolts25 on Dec 18, 2011 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
Losing on purpose is called "fixing the game" I'm sure that's against the rules
Im glad your not teaching my kids football or any other sports. Football is a business, but in business your suppose to have some kind of honor and ethics. I would love to draft Luck but losing on purpose says we have no morals, you know like New England.
by armycolts25 on Dec 18, 2011 11:28 PM EST up reply actions
Naive considering history...
Bill Polian choose not to pursue a perfect season because he believed resting his starters provided the Colts with a better chance to win the Super Bowl. He put organizational interests over those of the fans. Therefore, to suggest that he would not lose in order to get the number one pick seems a little naive. As for my two cents,
1 and 15 with Luck is a hell of alot better than 2 and 14 without him.
by thomasezekiel77 on Dec 19, 2011 12:13 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
If he doesn't rest the key starters for the last two games
he is inconsistent and irresponsible.
Unless he considers moving from 32 seed to 30 seed “meaningful”.
by Peter Storgaard on Dec 19, 2011 6:43 AM EST up reply actions
That's not inconsistent.
There’s no playoffs to rest for this year.
by James Broschat on Dec 20, 2011 3:54 PM EST up reply actions
There is the 1st pick in the draft to "rest" for.
If we beat the Texans, the week 17 game against the Jax could be really bizarre with two teams trying to lose.
by Peter Storgaard on Dec 20, 2011 7:11 PM EST up reply actions
Nobody should be trying to lose.
That’s abhorrent and despicable in professional sports.
by James Broschat on Dec 24, 2011 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
Will not get LUCK!
Why are all of u celebratn? We win one more and we lose luck!!!! Rams play steelrs and 49erss. will not win either! Strength of schedule- colts 4th, mn 10th, rams 26th! One more win and we lose tiebreakr!!! Damnit!
Yeah
Because, you know, it took us 13 games to get a win but we’re all of a sudden going to start wining. Have you watched this team all year? Or are you joking?
by Coltsfan1345 on Dec 18, 2011 5:17 PM EST up reply actions
except the Rams already have a franchise QB
that still has a boatload of money left on his contract
I didn't order assholes with my whiskey
by White Lightning on Dec 18, 2011 5:19 PM EST up reply actions
No
Worst strength of schedule is best, it means, you lost to worse teams, you are worse than the team, who lost just as much, but to better teams.
We can not win out though.
NOT TRUE
the only time they use LAST YEAR’S SOS, is in waviers situations until 1/2 way through the current season, then they revert to CURRENT SOS. The Colts hold the tie-breaker, they can win 1 more and still pick 1st, but IF they win out (highly unlikely), they would pick 2nd or 3rd. Either way, it’s doubtful StL or Min would pick a QB, however, they might trade that pick to a team that would!
by James Busch on Dec 19, 2011 12:01 PM EST up reply actions
schedule
weakest strength of schedule wins tie breaker, /That is rams, who’s opponents have won 47% games last yr. Colts opponents have won 52 % games, means colts had tougher schedule; thus, rams, and/or mn win tiebreakr!
This year matters
Before this weak
Colts – .550
Rams – 556
Vikings – 574
And now all 3 of our division opponents lost, that means 6 losses on our SOS.
One more win..
and we lose Luck! It’s basedd on sos for last year, not this year; I know that seems weird, but that’s the rule. We are in serious chance of dropping to 3rd pick if mn cant win any more games!
I think the Texans will win, but I'm worried that we'll beat the Jaguars.
They may tank just to screw the Colts over.
I would like to see two teams doing everything they can to lose though. It’d be highly entertaining.
Jville will play to win
they hate the Colts
by OBGYNOSUPREME on Dec 18, 2011 5:40 PM EST up reply actions
true
but they want to stick it to the Colts and would be a sweep for them and they are at home
by OBGYNOSUPREME on Dec 18, 2011 5:42 PM EST up reply actions
ABSOLUTE CLASSIC
I would actually pay money to see a game like that!
by kferguson2002 on Dec 19, 2011 2:55 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
mixed feelings
so used to cheering on lots of colts wins. but a part of me wanted 0-16 as an exclamation point to this weird season. do others feel that way too?
agree with the general sentiment though, we really need to get the overall #1 pick, by losing out, no matter what we do with it. it gives us our best chance going forward.
no did not want 0-16
1-15 will be fine with me,, never want a winless season and don’t have to take all the crap from all of my football friends down here this week a good weekend Hoosiers 10-0 and Colts win
by OBGYNOSUPREME on Dec 18, 2011 5:39 PM EST up reply actions
but since Houston Lost today
they will be playing hard next week for playoff position,, it will come down to the last game
Yes!!! This win means a lot! Does anyone know where I could watch a replay of this game online? This is the only game I missed all season. Thanks
by IndyColtsBrigade on Dec 18, 2011 5:46 PM EST reply actions
UMMMMM If we lose the first round pick to the Rams......
It won’t matter the Colts have Sam Bradford signed, he IS the face of their franchise, all that means is we get Luck at 2nd overall pick price….. congrats Colts for the win.
Or they take Luck and
Trade Bradford, who costs 3 times as much for the next 3 years, than Luck for the next 4.
This^
and if they wanted to try to play hard ball with the pick other teams would call their bluff. The Rams will not take Luck in the draft. Sam Bradford is good, he needs some O-Line help and some targets to throw to.
I agree. St. Louis is more likely to move the pick than Bradford and then try to grab either Kalil or Martin
More likely
But they could use a Bradford trade to get the OT they want. And at 34-35, there will be good OL.
Eh, possibly. But like we talked about lest year, the true franchise tackles are usually top 15, unless they fall because other positions are drafted early like Oher did with Baltimore or Costanzo did with us. They really need a solid left tackle to move Stafford to his more natural right tackle position and former top 5 bust Jason Smith into guard.
I think STL is looking at Blackmon or Jefferies.
How does he do it?
This win was sweet......hell any win is sweet at this point.
But Lordy, there were a few times there that it looked like we tried to give ’em the game. The Titans just out Colted us in this one.
I wonder if it was Caldwell or Christensen
Who wanted to run, run, run times 10.
Also, the prevent D sucks.
Remember when Donald Brown should’ve been cut according to Stampedeblue? LOL.
by FreeneyTime93 on Dec 18, 2011 6:19 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
He was getting some pressure today. I’ve seen in his last few games. I remember one play where the Titans play-actioned to the right and then Hasselbeck reversed left. Hughes quickly turned the other way and got in Hasselbeck’s face.
While he’s not where I’d like him to be (or where he wants to be) I think he’s got a good shot of improving.
A DE rotation of Freeney, Mathis, Anderson (who deserves a new contract with the team), and a Hughes who gets it would be very intimidating.
don't play Freeney the last 2 games
don’t want him hurt for next year
by OBGYNOSUPREME on Dec 18, 2011 6:50 PM EST up reply actions
as long as he doesn't get in hurt
in the last 2 meaningless games— not worth it now ,, would be different if they hadn’t won today
by OBGYNOSUPREME on Dec 18, 2011 6:52 PM EST up reply actions
Colts should be true to their philosophy!!!!
They didn’t care about a 16-0 season cause they didn’t want anyone hurt for the playoffs ,, so these next 2 games they should rest anyone who is nicked or hurt at all, no reason to have an injury to a key player in either of the last 2 games , and lose the #1 pick, time to get ready for next year!!!
almost a perfect weekend
,, Hoosiers win 10-0,,Colts win, GB loss, but Patriots are going to win,, too many stupid Denver turnovers killing them
Congratulations!
From a chiefs fan!
Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible.
Escher, M.C.
by motrepip on Dec 18, 2011 6:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Congrats to you as well
the chiefs game wasn’t shown here, what were the keys to them beating GB?
Whenever you get stressed, always remember: RDWHAHB
Packers O just failed the entire game...
Rodgers was off and under pressure – he’s seemed just a notch below his previous level post-Tampa game. He could never get into rythem, completing some good passes and missing just as many.
Pack’s WRs were worse, though, dropping plenty of passes and not helping out their QB. Their O-line gave up sevearl (4?) sacks, and seems to possibly be a long-term weakness rather then just an off day.
The Chiefs couldn’t get much going either, though. Three trips to the red-zone, most within the 10, and 6 points. They kept the turnovers and penalties in check, but really failed in the red-zone. Towards the end of the game they came away with a TD, which was what decided the game. Game was virtually ended on a bizarre onside kick recovered by the Chiefs, followed by a couple 5+ yard runs. Pack’s defense looks bad. Normally they’d win this game, but they seem to be cooling down and are possibly no longer ahead of the Saint’s/Pats in terms of momentum.
How was your game?
Oh my god a floor zombie! Oh wait, thats you
- Toby Turner
by New Century Silver on Dec 18, 2011 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
Nicey told
Mobile rec’d
Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible.
Escher, M.C.
by motrepip on Dec 18, 2011 10:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Orton had some sustained drives.
Running game finishing it out.
Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible.
Escher, M.C.
by motrepip on Dec 18, 2011 10:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Damn it Donald!
You are supposed to be the poster child for bad Colt’s draft picks.
"If they want me to be a crazy, emotional, frenzied fan in section 603, then they can't expect me to be reasonable about the business of football"
Brown's last 16 games with at least 1 carry:
168 carries for 818 yards. 4.9 YPC 6 TD.
The guy is making the best of his opportunities.
A bit disappointed...
…….that my prediction of a 76-3 win did not materialize. But hey at least we won!
Isn't it ironic
I think it is great the Colts first win was a result of two players, Donald Brown and Jacob Lacey that most people on here have been dogging all season! Guess Polian’s last few drafts were not SO HORRIBLE after all. Donald Brown is becoming a good running back and Pat Angerer is a future Pro bowler. Too funny.
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