Austin Collie Hates On 'The Media,' Expects To Return In 2011
by Brad Wells on May 30, 2011 9:35 AM EDT
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PrintThe positive is that Colts wide receiver Austin Collie, who suffered multiple concussions last year, expects to return in 2011. The negative is Collie seems to think the boogeyman known as 'the media' said he wasn't going to return, despite the fact that no one involved with this 'media' creature ever wrote or said Collie wasn't coming back.
For the first time since, I believe, he suffered his concussion in November against the Eagles, Collie had a telephone interview with Indianapolis Star beat writer Mike Chappell. Now, as some of you may recall, Chappell accused the Colts of violating NFL rules last year in regards to them preventing Collie from speaking to the media after his injury in Philadelphia. Chappells argument had merit in that Collie, who was not on injured reserve at the time, was required to be available for media.
Now, when a subject like this comes up, I know some people have silly responses to this along the lines of 'LEAVE [INSERT PLAYER NAME HERE] ALONE!' But, despite whatever childish, nonsensical response some fans may have, the reality is this is pro football's rules about player availability are pretty clear.
Talking with the media during the season is not optional. It's required.
Sure, people like Austin may not like to chat with the media. But, the personal likes and dislikes of one person are not relevant when it comes to the rules. Take, for example, my job. I personally don't like chatting with SB Nation's advertising executives when it comes to putting more ads on this blog. Nothing against them personally, but I don't like talking about that kind of stuff. However, despite my personal dislike for it, it's just part of the job and I kind of have to do it.
Same with Austin and the media. Speaking with them is as much a part of the job as catching the football is.
"I feel good," Collie said in a recent telephone interview. "I feel like my routes are crisp and I'm catching the ball well. I'm doing all the little things."
Again, it's nice to hear Austin thinks he's doing OK. For me, I remain skeptical because I've heard this song before. Last year, Bob Sanders kept saying he was OK until he got hurt in Week One on a routine play. Same with Anthony Gonzalez. Everyone feels great during the offseason. That feeling changes quickly when the 'bullets are live,' as they say. I don't doubt Austin thinks he's 100%. Thinking it and being it are two different things.
Also, we don't know how Austin is going to be when the games are real and the route required is over the middle. Will he get alligator arms when he hears that safety close on him? Would you blame him if he did?
Back to the 'media monster' for a second, a quote from Austin that seemed especially silly to both me and PFT's Gregg Rosenthal was Collie's suggestion that 'the media' felt he would retire after last year:
Colts receiver Austin Collie says he never considered walking away from football after his multiple scary concussion scares last year.
"I don’t think for me there really was a decision," Collie told Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star. "I didn’t even entertain the thought of not coming back. I think the media made their own stories as far as what I was going to do."
We’re honestly not sure what media reported Collie was considering retirement.
I'm honestly not sure either. Who was writing or saying that Austin Collie would retire after 2010? I know fans here and on message boards were asking the question, which was (and is) legitimate. The guy suffered three concussions (officially two, but in reality it was three) in one season over a four week period. It's perfectly reasonable for fans who care about Austin's health to ask if he should retire.
But who in the mainstream media, or even in the the blogosphere, was writing that Austin would retire?
The answer is no one, and Austin is simply pointing a finger at an imaginary boogeyman for reasons that make little sense.
Like everyone else, I want to see Austin Collie return in 2011. I want to see more amazing catches that convert third downs and score points. I want to see him cement his status as the best slot receiver in football (because, as we all know, he's better than Wes Welker).
But, like it or not, Collie is going to be scrutinized all season because of the injuries he suffered in 2010. Collie, and everyone else, must understand that we are living in a time when more and more information is being shared regarding brain injuries due to concussions.
Collie might be wise to remember that former Chicago Bears defensive back Dave Duerson committed suicide in February by putting a bullet into his chest. Prior to killing himself, he sent text messages to family members requesting that science study his brain.
"He told me he loved me very much and he was truly sorry and that he loves the kids," said Alicia Duerson. "And that he thinks there was something wrong with his brain on the left side and for me to please get it to the NFL."
Duerson's brain was indeed analyzed, and, earlier this month, The Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy at the B.U. School of Medicine disclosed their findings. Duerson, who had sustained multiple concussions in his career as a football player, did indeed have brain damage at the time of his suicide.
Now, I'm not here to tell Austin Collie what he should or shouldn't do. I'm just here to state that the next time Austin gets prickly with 'the media' on the subject of his health, he should first be specific when it comes to who he is talking about (because making blanket statements about 'the media' is childish and useless), and next be aware that when people ask him questions about his future in regards to concussions, they have people like Dave Duerson in the back of their minds.
Again, I want Austin Collie in blue and white next season. But, more importantly, I want Austin Collie to live past the age of 50. His wife just gave birth to a little boy last year. Being around and seeing your kid grow up is far more important than catching passes from Peyton Manning.
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I'll let the man decide his own fate.
If he doesn’t want to retire, then he’ll carry on playing – he’s smart enough to make that choice. There were clearly people suggesting he should consider his position, and by saying that there was no-one doing it is purely wrong.
I know you love to use the word, but how is making wide statements about the media ‘childish’? It might be incorrect of him, but I don’t understand where you’re coming from to say that at all.
As for ‘hearing this before’ with Bob and Anthony Gonzalez? I think i’ll treat each case on its own merits.
Antoine Bethea - the most underrated safety in the NFL.
I don't know why he wouldn't return to form,
But if he takes another shot to the head like in the Eagles game, he’s in trouble.
As for “better than Welker”… we’ll see. That’s all I’ll say.
"Perhaps it was the Noid who should have avoided me." Mayor Adam West
by insertscreenname on May 30, 2011 10:06 AM EDT reply actions
As for "better than Welker"… we’ll see. That’s all I’ll say.
I agree. He’s definitely in the top 2 or 3, but it’s too early to say he’s better than welker… I think he’ll compete for that title soon but not yet.
The Indianapolis Colts are going to be the 1st team to win a super bowl in their own stadium. 'nuff said.
by It'sAlways18 on May 30, 2011 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
What does it matter that he didn’t specify the “boogeyman”. It’s not like he attacked the media. I know the season is slow but do have to take the time call out any and everybody for any little thing you personally don’t like?! There were stories suggesting he should consider if football was in is future on Indystar. Of course the media would say such thins because all they could was speculate since he wasn’t talking. This is truly a non issue. It’s not even about “being childish”, he made on reference to the media and it should in there. Oh and one more thing, LEAVE HIM ALONE!!!
by ConroeColt on May 30, 2011 10:09 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
lol
Needs the Chris Crocker pic
"Perhaps it was the Noid who should have avoided me." Mayor Adam West
by insertscreenname on May 30, 2011 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
You are a diva, quit crying.
Maybe he doesn’t want to talk to you because you write bs articles running your mouth about colts players and give out sensitive team information like the injury you claim Manning had last season and where the team is currently trying to have private workouts away from distractions. Anyone else want to see bbs vs. Mathis fight for charity?
by madamz on May 30, 2011 10:19 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 3 recs
steel cage match!!
i’d love to see it.
As for Collie, no one actually said he would retire but the “R” word was thrown out there on certain websites and Sportscenter. They were just suggesting that it was POSSIBLE he would retire, and thats really all hes saying here. This is a non-story, but since were in a lockout theres nothing better to write I guess…
If remember correctly..
Several times during broadcasts last year the broadcasters talked about should he retire or not. As far as him not talking to the media last I say thats up to him to decide, the NFL must agree or the Colts would have been fined. I’m sure there are a few players teams send out each week to talk to the media.
Kinda true
Krav-ass called him out, saying HE SHOULD RETIRE after the barrage he took last year.
Krav-ass is just amazing stupid, idiotic and brainless....
He loves the attention i guess by being negative… I am glad Peyton chose to disclose his 2nd surgery to Chappell instead of Kravitz…. Chappell and Wilson are much more sensible… and definitely not “idiotic”…
If you see my smilieys, think of E.M.H. - our COLTs King of Smileys!
During the current state of affairs, Smileys are not smiling anymore.....
I think I'm done
The bitching and complaining on this site is stupid. This blog sometimes reads as a Patriot blog with how negative it is to my team and my favorite players. So…. I think I’m done with this sloppy, unprofessional journalism.
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by BlueEmpire on May 30, 2011 11:35 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 5 recs
You're right
no one in the media said he was definitely going to retire. What they did say though is that he SHOULD retire. Of course being the guy that Collie is, he trashed that suggestion and told the media to suck it
by metal_militia on May 30, 2011 11:50 AM EDT reply actions 6 recs
Jaysus
Fact is, nobody but Collie has any business “suggesting” what he should do. There is no worth to any opinion but his. I too hope the man goes on to have a productive career, as well as a long life after with his family. Much as I would for everyone. But what ever happens probably has little to do with what anyone thinks.
If the Colts (who are his employer) told him not to speak to the media
that’s a Colts problem, not a Collie problem. If they chose to do this and got caught, it was their responsibility and they would suffer the consequences, not Collie’s.
"Are you f*cking kidding me???"
Marvin Harrison made a career out of avoiding the media.
The belief that it’s their job to talk with the media is incorrect. Given the way the NFL has evolved, their may be times when saying a few words are unavoidable, but their job is to show up and help their team win. The media loves people like Rex Ryan because he never shuts up and is always available for a good quote. Their are also those who are not like him who just want to play.
If the Colts are preventing someone from saying something they want to say, that is an issue. If they don’t want to say anything, the media will have to adjust. Look at the backlash Manning has endured because he is just going about his business in the offseason. The self righteous media needs to take a step in this whole situation and get off their pedestal a little.
by strandedincarolina on May 30, 2011 12:53 PM EDT reply actions 9 recs
Story = "Collie to Return in 2011" NOT "Collie Hates on the Media"
I find your title and your subsequent article very telling.
The story here for Colts fans is that Collie is definitely returning next year, which should be the focus of the article here on a Colts blog, NOT that he supposedly “hates” on the media. Who the hell cares about his opinions on the media? Maybe you and Bob Kravitz do, but beyond those 2 people us Colts fans couldn’t care less. There is real and significant news here, Collie is playing next year… WOOT WOOT! Why focus on his opinion about the media? We don’t care, maybe you do because your feelings were hurt or something, but most Colts fan don’t.
It’s your blog and you can do whatever the hell you want with it, but I come here for Colts news and stories, as I’m sure the majority of others readers do. If you care about keeping readers and their subsequent ad revenue, I’d focus on what Colts fans care about, and that’s what happens on the field. Sure, stories about players are cool and all (read= Pat McAfee swims in the canal) but please don’t cloud significant stories about awesome Colts players and their availability for next seasons with you reading into Collie’s statements about his “hating” on the media.
by ColtsHomer on May 30, 2011 12:58 PM EDT reply actions 15 recs
(because making blanket statements about ‘the media’ is childish and useless)
Sounds a lot like what you do. Making blanket statements such as “in reality three” about the number of his concussions he had last season, with the only thing backing it up being what you believe, not any legitimate information beyond speculation.
by Buffalo Braves on May 30, 2011 12:59 PM EDT reply actions 7 recs
What about Marv?
I see strandedincarolina already mentioned it, but Marvin Harrison NEVER talked to the media. Why was that BBS? I mean I’m not trying to start anything with you but do you know why maybe he wouldn’t have to b/c he rarely, if ever, talked to the media. The ONLY interview I can remember him doing is when someone came to his house and he was showing them around. I remember he said how much he loved and ate oreos and how many footballs he had.
Man.
Do bloggers need real football to start…
by I'm Not Alone, I'm Just Blue on May 30, 2011 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
ESPN too
"Perhaps it was the Noid who should have avoided me." Mayor Adam West
by insertscreenname on May 31, 2011 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions
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http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/256950-should-collie-consider-retiring?eref=sihp
I also had a link to a Bob Kravitz’ article that suggested he retire, but the link is broken.
BBS – there has been speculation that he should retire. This is the kind of B.S. that readers don’t tolerate. You take a simple, true statement from Austin Collie – “I think the media made their own stories on what I was going to do” – and twist it into a personal attack on your occupation.
The media creates things. They will find anything to write about, just as you do here. And if you don’t believe me, see the Brett Favre retirement stories of the past 4 seasons.
There was speculation that Collie’s career could be in jeopardy. Whether it was ESPN, CBS, local bloggers, etc. etc, people were questioning the long-term health of Austin Collie. That is what he was referring to. There is nothing wrong with Collie pointing that out. It wasn’t a cheap shot. It wasn’t a fabrication of the truth. Yet you somehow find a way to bash Collie for apparently taking a cheap shot at you.
by kmbryant09 on May 30, 2011 2:04 PM EDT reply actions 10 recs
Why do you continue to do this, BBS?
First, BBS, please remove the first B from your moniker, because that is all you spew. This blog is sponsored by a bigger organization, if I am not mistaken. Who do I petition to have you removed as the head blogger or whatever you call yourself? I want a quality blog that a Colts fan can enjoy. All you spew is vitriol towards our players and front office. I am tired of it. Simply tired of it. There is such a great forum for Colts fans, but you ruin it. Your opinion is wrong, not enlightened. It is cruel and uninformed, not insightful. You are not breaking any stories or taking anyone to task because you have no credibility. Can we get someone else to lead up this blog that will not piss off the blog’s target readers every chance possible?
by boothman11 on May 30, 2011 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
I believe it's been done.
Unfortunately, the management is more concerned with page hits and ad revenue than content. BBS does draw traffic. Just learn to zone his stuff out, read the reader comments and the other writers.
Alienation of Players
Articles like this is why the Colts’ players stay away from the media and don’t disclose any more than they actually have to. If I’m Austin Collie I am seething about how everything he says is twisted. I do remember a lot of articles speculating he could retire. While he may seem oversensitive to the issue, he has the right to be. It was an extremely scary part of his life and it had to be difficult to hear others saying he might need to retire as a result. If things keep heading in this direction, I’m going to start reading 18to88 or bleacherreport instead…
"It's about the journey--mine and yours--and the lives we can touch, the legacy we can leave, and the world we can change for the better."
— Tony Dungy
by Mark Olson on May 30, 2011 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
This site
Is so predictable now its sickening. This used to be my favorite blog to check out colts news. Now its all he said she said I’m right your wrong neener neener neener. BBS has turned into a conspiater theorist and thinks everyone is out to get him (Bill Polian). R.I.P. Stampede Blue I hope I find a colts blog that is at least half as good this one used to be.
LET THE HATERS HATE.
by INdymayneNVegas on May 30, 2011 6:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Wrong.
I really loved this blog upon first joining, as both the quantity and quality of NEWS regarding the Indianapolis Colts found here could not be topped.
Now?
(sigh)
What’s really annoying about this constant drama is that, Brad, you are in the position and talented enough to inspire others with your writing, but instead choose to alienate your peers and viewership. I just don’t get it. I would KILL to be in your position, really. I’m sure you could get just as many page hits and visits without the negative manipulation of stories (assuming that’s the motive behind the chaos). Your loyal contributors sure deserve better.
Personally, I’m not going to stop coming to StampedeBlue because I want to be one of those ‘loyal’ contributors, getting feedback from readers to try and better myself as a sports journalist student. I just hope maybe the standards could revert back to, you know, credible information without the creation of non-issues — or at least see some separation of facts and opinions.
Normally I don’t give a shit about these things, but, I read NUMEROUS articles with many in the media suggesting Collie’s career might be over — so this time you’re way off base.
In Collie’s own words:
“I think the media made their own stories as far as what I was going to do.”
A justified statement in response to the retirement suggestions by the media. He was never specific, so, you can’t just make shit up for him.
Maybe there’s a reason to the madness; we don’t know what your boss asks of you, I guess. Oh well.
by nickfromnaptown on May 30, 2011 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 7 recs
collie concussions
Collie only had 2 concussions according to his neurologist who was interview in S.I. I know B.B.S. likes to maintain that its 3 so that he can claim that Polian is a liar but you really should apoligize. Also i’m pretty sure it was Kravitz who said he would tell Collie to retire if he was his son.
by zorro7114 on May 30, 2011 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Thinking of leaving as well...
But not because of BBS. The constant drone of whining by posters about everything BBS writes is what is ruining this blog. And the constant and collective sound of playground threats to leave and find another ‘site’ sums it up.
Sure, some of the articles may not be too your taste, and I certainly don’t agree with them all, but stand your ground, put forth your alternative argument without the personal vitriol and stop biting the hand that feeds you (news).
Or I’m gonna leave for good….
by braveheartcolt on May 31, 2011 1:03 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 2 recs
Sure...
You need people to whine about BBS because the only time you even post is in efforts to defend BBS.
Seriously, look at all his posts.
Tell me how it’s unfair for people to want better material when they used to get it before. Losing Collin sure deprived everyone of those quality articles in recent memory and this is what you get, a lot of people in need of their fix. He took the pride of his position to give the most clear view of a situation without imposing theories that don’t belong with the rest of the story and that’s what the majority of us are looking for, but not receiving.
You can dislike it all you want, you can be on one side or the other, but you can’t say that the posters are the ones ruining this blog — that’s just ludicrous.
See you in a few days when you come out of your shell (log on your alias) to defend BBS after he pissed off his viewership again.
by nickfromnaptown on May 31, 2011 2:00 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Defend BBS?
I don’t need to defend him. He can look after himself thank you very much. I pour scorn on the ‘tribal gang-up jump on the bandwagon and slam our chief writer bully brigade’ that write ten times more tripe than you throw back in BBS face.
I 100% support everything he says about our faltering ex tyrant Polian, and I’m ambivalent about most of the other things you haters rant about. I totally disagree with his support of the players, and hope they get what they deserve – even less than they would have got had they taken the original deal (if it was an actual deal).
But I don’t call for his head just because he writes with passion, and purpose (which is to ignite discussion). There is zilch exciting to blog about at the moment, so even BBS is reaching, but the child like threats to leave are pathetic. Don’t write and whine, just do it.
Oh, by the way, I think Collie is better than Welker, Hughes is a bust, Wayne should be traded if possible (when allowed), I liked the draft but nothing has been proven so it’s hardly an upgrade yet, Caldwell is not good enough, Freeney is my #1, Addai is not as good as most of you make out and the Sanders crap was up there as one of the worst man management decision in years.
Over.
by braveheartcolt on May 31, 2011 2:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
im sure every one is going to continue "biting the hand that feeds them"
so that was a great last post for you well done !!
see you in 24 hours when you make a new puppet account!!
by Indianapolis Colts on May 31, 2011 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Anytime we counter BBS' points...
He goes on an immature rant. He has literally told people that don’t agree with his viewpoints to “get in touch with reality”.
Seriously, BBS brings so much info to this site. And for that, he should be commended. But it’s junk like this that lose him credibility, and piss off his readers beyond belief – to the point of leaving this site! We’d love to sit here and hold a mature, thought-out debate over certain issues, but BBS just doesn’t have it that way. Anytime somebody disagrees with BBS, it turns into an immature, name-calling b!tch fight.
I think you need to get in touch with reality and accept that BBS is a football genius.
Just like all the great minds throughout history who were mocked and ridiculed BBS will one day go down as the greatest football mind of all time. His insights are unparaalelled. His facts are incredible. His truth is undeniable. He will one day tryumph over The Evil Polian Empire all you minions will bow down to the greatness that is BBS.
I get it now
8in8.9 is living in Narnia and BBS is Aslan and the Colts organization is the White witch and they are leading the crusade against the evil but the rest of us live outside the closet in the real world and have no idea what the hell they are talking about when they come out and ramble on about all this “information” and "facts’.
promise you’ll leave?
"...amazing that I’ve managed to con people into actually paying me to write them." -BigBlueShoe
donthatethebigginger.blogspot.com
by cspeed32 on May 31, 2011 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I second that
no one really cares if anyones leaves do they???? the only people I would care if they left are the ones who write the articles!!!
by OBGYNOSUPREME on May 31, 2011 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
“no dont go we…..love you ..and stuff”
by Indianapolis Colts on May 31, 2011 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
When are you going to wake up?
BBS is giving us the truth. Collie like Gonzo, and Bob and Peyton is lying about his injury and the media is doing there job by reporting on it and Collie is obviously making things up to try and make the media look bad. He hates the media like all the other Colts. Its top down. Polian hates the media and fans and its infecting the rest of the team. I can’t believe you all don’t see the truth. The only thing BBS got wrong was the title. It Should have said. “ANOTHER COLT SPEAKS, ANOTHER COLT LIES.”
Collie better get his act together and realize its part of his job to talk to the media and TELL THE TRUTH!!! If he doesn’t I know one fan whos going to throw his Collie jersey in the garbage.
You're a Colts fan?
I’m sorry that you feel that way about these players but its not their job t talk to the media or anyone for that matter its their job to go out there and win football games they are football players. I’d rather Peyton Manning never say a word and take the Colts to the playoffs every year than for him to blow his mouth like Rex Ryan and then fall flat on his face. As for them being liars, what proof do you have or is this just your opinion it sounds to me that you and BBS are the same just making up your own theories and throwing them out there as facts. I hope you do throw your jersey away Collie is a great player and it doesnt sound like you deserve to represent his name.
Not only am I a Colts fan, but I am a real Colts fan.
Its time we faced reality. I’m ready. Why aren’t you? BBS is doing the fans a great service by giving us the inside scoop. The real inside scoop. The rest of the media just take whatever half-truths and non-answers the Colts give them and write happy jolley fluff articles. At least BBS is giving us some honesty. Its not all sunshine and rainbows but thats what we fans deserve. The truth.
You want proof? Here is Collie’s own words. “I think the media made their own stories as far as what I was going to do.” Right there that’s a lie. Collie speaks and you can almost hear the Polian hate comes out. I want my Colts to win another Superbowl. But they better get it together. Peyton’s window is closing fast. We need to win now. And attacking the media is not going to help us win. Think about it we need to hold the Colts accountable for their actions. Aren’t you embarassed to be a Colts fan? They use to be a classy organization. Now they all have become a bunch of Mini-Polians. Spewing hate and half-truths. when are we going to get our team back?
How is that a lie???
See above – there were plenty of stories circulating the internet that seriously questioned Collie’s long-term health. Some even went as far as to say that he should retire. How is that NOT “the media made their own stories as far as what I (Collie) was going to do”. When has Collie ever said that his future is in doubt?
If you think Collie’s statement was ‘hateful’ – to either you or the media, than you’re probably an over-sensitive, egotistic fan that has no respect for players.
If you think Collie’s statement was a ‘lie’ – then you are downright stupid.
I can't really help you if you refuse to join what the rest of us call reality.
You want to be a homer and march lock step with Polian and his army of hateful liars then be my guest. Polian will just keep on destroying our beloved Colts and making the players treat the media like crap the way he does.
Address my arguments...
What about Collie’s statement was hateful? And certainly – what was a lie?
Anybody that doesn't see Collie hatin' on the media is just not living in the real world.
At this point it is clear every thing the Colts do and say is scripted by Polian and he’s got them treating the media like dirt. Polian’s got it out for the media and fans. Which is pretty stupid thier ticket sales pay his salary. I can handle Polian acting like a jerk because he is one but now he is forcing the players to do the same thing. Everybody in the media knows he’s a jerk. Its time the fans know too.
Hmmm
You’re beginning to sound a lot like BBS…
Collie is hatin’ on the media?
“The media made their own stories of what I (Collie) was going to do” – How exactly is that bashing the media…And better yet – how is he WRONG? Please answer, as I’m curious how you could interpret his statement as a lie.
This thread has nothing to do with Bill Polian. It has everything to do with the media suggesting/implying that Collie’s long-term playing status was in serious jeopardy. That’s a fact: the media speculated on Collie’s long-term health. There is no disputing that. Collie, in a polite way without throwing around insults, referred to this speculation as just that – media speculation.
You seriously need open your eyes, learn how to read, and figure out a way to properly interpret these quotes.
And also...
Didn’t the media create their own stories about Collie’s future? How can you deny that?
Yeah. I thought Collie was a good guy too.
Until I was shown the truth. But come on, he’s taking shots at the media for what? All the did was report on the facts and question whether he should return playing. That’s not making stories up. Collie ripping on the media for doing their job is an embarassment to all Colts fans.
Indyshockwave????
Is that you????
"I really don’t want to offend you, Bob, but I don’t read your column, I really don’t," - Peyton Manning
Dude.
I have nothing to do with the Indiana Shockwave
hey Indyshockwave
i remember when bloodnija (R.I.P) showed you that link
by Indianapolis Colts on Jun 2, 2011 2:51 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The Media
Being mean or nice to the media has nothing to do with on field play he could kick the reporters in the face and get three touchdowns in a game yes being mean to them doesnt hellp but being nice doesnt somehow make him better on the field so why does it matter what he does with the media. And whats all this talk about getting it together? they were just in a superbowl yes they lost but it wasnt exactly about the players not pplaying, not saying they were great but they did play good enough to win it was the coaching that held them back just like in the jets game this past year. No im not embarrassed ill wear my manning jersey everyday everywhere i could care less what they tell the media tell them youre healthy so the other teams dont know youre hurt I’d do the same thing.
Is this sarcasm?
I’m not sure it could be further from the truth…
Collie is lying about his injury? So he’s lying by saying that he’s starting to feel 100%, running crisp routes, working out with Peyton?
And people need to stop saying that Austin Collie is sh!tting on the media. He simply said that the media is forming their own conclusions about his status. They clearly have done that, there’s really no debating that. That’s what the media does. They take a story and speculate on it. Collie didn’t cheap shot them, he didn’t insult them, he didn’t even make anything up.
So what exactly are you referring to by saying that Collie is lying?
Didn't you read the article?
Its all there. Peyton denied being injured but he has an injury on his neck. Hmm? Wasn’t injured, yeah right. Bob 100%? He didn’t last a whole quarter. Now were suppose to believe Collie is 100%. OK, fool me once shame on you, fool me twice. We know the Colts don’t tell the truth. BBS proves it everyday. So why should we believe anything they say? Get with the program so we can start winning again. And hello? Did you read what Collie said? Accusing them of making stories up. How did that hatefulness not upset?
This isn't about BBS proving anything.
This is about him manipulating statements from players to mean something else.
I’m sorry but, to hate something takes some passionate words and what Collie said does not even come close to coming off as hateful. Anyone who thinks that is hateful…. give me a break.
Hate is what you see between the Cleveland fans and Lebron James. Hate is what you see with Ohio State’s following and Jim Tressel. Hate is this ongoing outrage against the editor of this blog.
Collie was super nice if you ask me. He could have blown up and said some things along the lines of :
“The media is full of shit and should mind their own business regarding my future.”
OR
“I’m tired of hearing from multiple media outlets that I should retire.”
Then maybe it’s possible Collie is annoyed and may feel some hatred towards the media.
Do you really think Collie spends time in his day to worry about this, though? The guy, as Mormon as he is, probably doesn’t know what hate is.
For all of you who think the whining is unnecessary … you’re the ones not being ‘realistic’. Thirty-one other fan bases are getting credible information while Colts fans on SBNation are stuck with this believe-what-I-say-because-my-words-are-fact bullshit. It’s no different than the outcry to have another face to represent a team, business or even a country, is it? Why is it so wrong for us to want better representation for the Colts on SBNation? I sure don’t want other Colts fans to read this and believe any of this crap…
by nickfromnaptown on May 31, 2011 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Oh, sure. Shoot the messager because you don't like the facts.
I’m so sick of all the commenters on here crying and whining everytime BBS writes an incredible article about the true nature of the Colts.
This is about BBS bringing the truth to Stampede Blue and the commenters not being being able to accept reality. BBS is the best thing that has happened to the Colts since they drafted Peyton Manning. He is giving the fans a true perspective based in reality and presenting the facts in a fair and balanced manner. I for one thank him. He’s not one of those “Hey look at me, I just invented this new cool stat to back up my argument, ain’t it cool?” bloggers. A real football expert doesn’t need made up stats to prove his articles. BBS doesn’t need stats he has facts based in reality. I suggest you think about it for awhile, maybe then you will realize that a real Colts fans can look at things objectively and see how basically every decision they make is wrong.
Wow.
“BBS is the best thing that has happened to the Colts since they drafted Peyton Manning.” (REALLY?!?!)
“He is giving the fans a true perspective based in reality and presenting the facts in a fair and balanced manner.” (I know, that one was hilarious!)
Don’t need stats to back up articles? Have you ever written anything in your entire life? How does anyone gain any credibility without proving their theories or at least backing them up with real data? Real football experts don’t have to use facts too often because they’ve gained the credibility for people to take their word for it i.e. guys like Adam Schefter or John Clayton. BBS is far from an expert.
You act like we want fluffy articles. No. We aren’t asking that he slobs on the knob of every Colts’ employee or player, not at all. Controversy is good but not when it’s being manifested without logical reasoning behind it.
by nickfromnaptown on May 31, 2011 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
You gain credibility by breaking important stories like Peyton's injury.
We need to know when things like this happen and thanks to Stampede Blue we now know it was true that Peyton was injured. How dare the Colts keep that information from the fans. Its discusting. They need to start telling the truth. All real Colts fans are revolting. We need to keep the Colts organization accountable. Howa are you not outraged by the continued deplorable behavoir of every single Colt. Just about everyday there is a new story about a Colt lying or hiding facts or treating the media horribly or how they hate fans or how they don’t like non-Christians or how they keep busting picks and resigning the wrong players. Its time the fans stand up for their rights and fight back against the Tyranny of the Polians. VIVA LA COLTS!!!
so the Colts hate their fans
so the fans should revolt, and I assume by your “VIVA LA COLTS” comment you are on the….Colts side? god you’re dumb, if i didn’t know you were a troll i’d feel bad for you
"Are you f*cking kidding me???"
You sound like a religious zealot. stop drinking the kool-aid
"Are you f*cking kidding me???"
by danorocks17 on May 31, 2011 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
How are you related to BBS...
Seriously, usually BBS is around here to defend his statements, yet not a word from him in over a day.
You joined this blog 2 months ago, and not a single post until this week – and now you’re a regular on this thread?
What’s the deal…
BBS puppet account
If i was clever enough and could figure out what the ip adress is of that account i would put good money on it being the exact same as BBS’s
just sayin
by Indianapolis Colts on May 31, 2011 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I guarantee I am not BBS.
But thank you for the amazing compliment. His incredible football knowledge and incredible writing abilitity continues to amaze me. I could never match his greatness but sure is nice to be compare to him.
If you're trying to show you're not BBS,
That’s not the way to go about it.
"Perhaps it was the Noid who should have avoided me." Mayor Adam West
by insertscreenname on Jun 1, 2011 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
I wish I was related to the best blogger to ever blog.
Geneticists should map his genome. Maybe they could descover what gene sequence makes him the incredible football genius and rediculous writer he is. Then all you fair weather fans can recieve gene replacement therapy and through the miracle of science finally understand the truth and the true nature of the legendary BBS. Sadly, it may be the only way you Polian lovers will ever join the real Colts fans in the real reality.
Incredible
There is nothing about this article that is incredible theres nothing about this article that is even that interesting. Its a bash on Collie for no reason because he can’t find anything else to write about, we all know the Colts don’t talk to the media thats not news and guess what 95% of us don’t care because when the season is going they are out there winning.
And you dont need to “invent” stats we have systems in place to use for a reason to prove whether what youre saying is true and his “facts” are based on HIS reality which is obviously not the reality that the rest of us live in or we wouldnt be here saying its bull crap.
I’ve been thinking plenty and i never once came up with bashing collie as a helpful thing, let the guy get healthy workout and LIGHT UP THE FIELD NEXT SEASON!!
if your ging to through that jersey out please post it to me !!! i cant afford a jersey
P.s im serious
by Indianapolis Colts on May 31, 2011 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Not quite.
its part of his job to talk to the media and TELL THE TRUTH!!!
Speaking to the media isn’t necessarily compulsory, and it certainly doesn’t require 100% honesty. Just watch a Belichick or Reid press conference to see that.
"Perhaps it was the Noid who should have avoided me." Mayor Adam West
by insertscreenname on May 31, 2011 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
So because Belichick is a lying cheater and Reid is a fowl mouthed fool its OK for the Colts to do the same?
The Colts profess to be a classy better than everyone else organization. Please don’t compare the Colts to the Jets or Patriots. Those teams have no problem cheating and lying but we are suppose to be better than that. Aren’t we?
It's all about perspective.
Most of you guys go nuts (in the grand scheme of things) about harmless blogging, yet when our mighty ex lord and master, Mr Bill, continues to ruin our chances of glory, and continues to embarrass the heck out of our great organisation, you furiously type your blind happy clapping ludicrous posts in his defence whilst berating an internet blogger. It really does puzzle me.
But at the end of the day, you are all Colts fans, and I really hope to get over to Indy for the Steelers game in September and stand shoulder to shoulder with you cheering on the famous boys in blue.
It’s late here in the UK, so time to say goodnight.
by braveheartcolt on May 31, 2011 6:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Ignoring the infighting...
But I see a few people here think Collie shouldn’t retire, because only he knows what’s best. To which I ask: wtf? Are you crazy? He is going to wind up with (more) serious long term brain damage, of course he should retire. Concussions only happen more frequently after the first, and they only get worse. Somebody needs to step in here and save Collie from himself, and the NFL from itself. This isn’t brave, it’s asinine.
I
Say what you want about America, thirteen bucks still gets you a hell of a lot of mice!
Collie is his own boss
he isn’T a stupid guy probably one of the more intelligent guys on the team, he may or may not ever get another concussion no one knows that,,he knows the risks of playing, he has seen what has happened to other people, so let him do what he wants to do
I have a (2 actually) question(s)
I have one question and its for BBS to answer well actually it’s two. These questions aren’t derogatory: so don’t take them that way. All I want is a straight forward answer to my questions.
1. In your article you state that the colts prevented Austin Collie from speaking to the media. I want to know, how do you know that Austin Collie didn’t want to speak to the media himself? And here is my reasoning behind this: Austin Collie had been concussed and I don’t know if you know this or not so I am going to treat it as if you don’t (however if you do you can skip this part as I have no desire to treat you or other readers as if you less intelligent) when someone is concussed, the concussion systems can go on for quite some time (a week or two depending on the severity) some of those symptoms include a loss of motor skills, Inability to focus, sensitivity to light, and some trouble speaking. If you look at the film from the patriots game Austin Collie had on a tinted visor, probably because the light hurt his eyes (It was a rather stupid, and angering decision by the coaching staff to let him play if this is true) So maybe he wasn’t feeling up to talking to the media about it then. Also if the Colts did prevent him from talking, that is a violation of a first amendment right. They would have some serious consequences if that was true.
2 This is really just a spin off from my other question, but is it possible the Colts denied media access to Austin Collie a week or so, after his respective injuries because he was feeling terrible? Reasoning: if the media was trying to talk to him right away I can see the Colts denying access to him for reasons stated above as well as making sure he was okay. Also if the media was trying to talk him right away I think that is rude and inconsiderate, and they would deserve to get snubbed. If the media was trying to get to him soon after his injury then it is the responsible thing of the colts to say no.
by MrN1519 on May 31, 2011 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Hmmm....
http://www.stampedeblue.com/2011/3/11/2044542/2010-colts-positional-review-wide-receiver
“Even if Collie does recover and decide to continue his career, we’re going hold our breaths every time he goes over the middle of the field, because every hit could be the hit.”
Well, there’s one speculative statement regarding Collie’s “darkened” future. Here’s another:
“My concern for Collie, quite honestly though, is more a quality of life issue than anything else. As much as I love to see Manning targeting #17, I also would like to see Collie be able to be there for his wife and kids when he’s done with football. I mean that with all sincerity. Football is, at the end of the day, just a game. These health concerns are permanent.”
While thoughtful, this is the stuff Collie is talking about. I heard statements like this so many times after the concussion against the Jagoffs. Instead of over speculating and fueling the most pessimistic fire possible, let the man speak for himself. As of his recent statements, he clearly never had a doubt in his mind that he would return. Obviously he has to be careful, as does any receiver busting up through the middle, or any football player AT ALL for that matter. At the end of the day, the guy has all of the heart in the world but can also obviously comprehend making his own intelligent decisions.
If he is medically cleared to play, that’s it. What happens from there is what happens from there. I love the guy and he is my favorite Colt after Manning. Not only is he absolutely vital to our offense, but he’s the best slot receiver in the damn game, imo.
My blood-type is Colts and FORD blue.
Dear Mr Indianapolis Colts
I thought your response about ‘Puppet Accounts’ was so funny I laughed so much my strings broke. Really, I was all over the place. The fact that you posted it (or a variation of it) on three different occasions just made me fall down laughing my little wooden ass off, and that’s no lie. Keep up the good work. I wish I could carve out such an original set of excellent responses like you just did there, but I’ll never be a real live Colts boy like you.
I really admire you, as does Gepetto. Go well.
by braveheartcolt on Jun 1, 2011 1:06 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
ahhaah cute response
not once in that waste of 1 minute of my life response did you deny that it is a puppet account.
and if you want to go leave!!!!
Also in your first point you contradict yourself by complaining about people whining and saying they are going to leave. which is exactly what your post is isn’t it ?? hmmmmm
maybe best if you just leave or apologies to the community.
by Indianapolis Colts on Jun 1, 2011 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Mmmmmm
I take it you don’t understand sarcasm. Why else would I complain about childish threats about leaving, then threaten to leave myself? Or is that irony? Never mind, English was never my strong point at school! Taking about school, how are your studies going?
Cheers,
Brad
by braveheartcolt on Jun 1, 2011 2:52 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
hmmm i got to stop feeding the troll
carry on being hated by most members of this blog
by Indianapolis Colts on Jun 2, 2011 2:58 AM EDT up reply actions
oh Dear.
Made a complete fool of yourself, and so you resort to the classic ‘troll’ post. Nice work fella.
And I’ve worked out what your user name is an anagram of. Nice.
by braveheartcolt on Jun 2, 2011 4:09 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
hhahha your a hopeless troll
leave the site no one wants you here.
by Indianapolis Colts on Jun 2, 2011 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
BBS and Office Space
Reading BBS articles, reminds of Peter Gibbons preparing to be hypnotized. Peter complains that every day is the worst day of his life…Every time I read a BBS article, it is the worst thing I have read in my life. How obnoxious can a person be? This article is right up their with the Pat McAfee in terms of BBS putting words in another’s mouth they obviously did not say.
1. Austin Collie was not hating on any media. If he was, then he would have said something like “I hate the media. Particularly bloggers who lie for page hits.”
2. Austin Collie was probably annoyed that a bunch of strangers were debating whether he should retire or not. It is his life….and it is his choice. I am sure I would be annoyed in the same circumstances. But he is a pro football player, and he got hit in the head multiple occasions. It is right there for hundreds of thousands (or millions) to see. So tough cookies, Austin. It comes with the territory. You can just ignore everyone. Athletes usually say they do anyway.
3. Austin Collie never said he was comtemplating retirement. So the idea that he might retire (I read something by Kravitz that was like this, and I read BBS stuff as well) WAS a media created story. So Austin Collie tells the truth as he sees it and he is “hating on the media.” Wow. What a toxic mixture of lying and bad tabloid journalism.
4. What Coltshomer, kmbryant, and others said.
by moocow on Jun 1, 2011 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I'm new to this, but the article seems wrong
I didn’t see anything in any of Austin Collie’s comments that indicate “Hate” of the media.
Also, despite going on and on about how the media has never made any kind of suggestion that Austin Collie retire, the writer of this article ends by suggesting that it might be well for Austin Collie to keep his options open to retire in the last paragraph.
I have also seen writers in the Star make reference to the possibility that Austin Collie could retire.
So, the media HAS at least inferred that retirement is an option, and Austin Collie says that he never considered it, but that the media made something of it. This is NOT hating on the media.
Austin Collie is a very intelligent human being. I think he knows what he’s saying. Why are you taking this a step beyond what was intended?
by guy30 on Jun 1, 2011 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
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