The Colts are expected to beat the Bears by at least 30 points in this Sunday's Super Bowl Game. Yes, that's an exaggeration, but you wouldn't know it from what you hear and read in the news.
Every person I talk to says the Colts are going to spank them. They all say the game will be over by the fourth quarter. Peyton's going to destroy the Bears' weakening defense and Rex Grossman is going to show why he's considered "the worst Super Bowl quarterback ever." I don't like it. I don't like it at all.
First of all, that's what everyone was saying about us when we were getting ready to play the Kansas City Chiefs. They said our defense would get destroyed and the Chiefs would run for 500 yards. Then they said Baltimore's defense was just too good. Defense wins championships, right? That's true, but it was our defense that proved that point. Then of course everyone says we can't beat the Patriots in the playoffs, and we did.
So, I get a bit nervous hearing this junk about how we're just going to spank the Bears. That just fuels their fire and I'm sure they're going to come out playing with a chip on their shoulder and with something to prove.
The good news is that the Colts are smart enough not to blow this game off and think it's going to be easy. At least I hope they are. It's fun for us to say they're going to kill the Bears, but the players better not be thinking that.
Anyways, I'm super excited and starting to get nervous and I just wish I didn't have to work. Hope it's a good game. And by that, I mean I hope the Colts win. GO HORSE!!
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
The National Media Hates the Colts...
And they're not too fond of the Bears either.
I'm sure you've all heard how upset some of the media are about the Colts not arriving in Miami until late Monday (the Bears went down Sunday). That's upsetting enough for the media hordes who have gathered around the tip of northern Cuba (or southern Florida, however you like to look at it). But that's not the main reason they don't like the Indianapolis Colts (and Chicago Bears).
They don't like us because we don't have any megalomanic, egocentric, big-headed recievers. Marvin Harrison is not going to come out and guarantee any victories or come up with any fancy end zone celebrations. Partly because he has no idea where the end zone is during the postseason (which is fine with me, cause he still plays awesome), but mostly because he has character. Not only will he not act like a moron in front of the camera, he will avoid the media at all costs (it's news enough that he will be forced to talk to them. *see here)
And as much as we would all love to see local reserve officer Shaquille O'Neal chasing down Peyton Manning after a drug bust, that episode of "Armed and Famous" will never be seen.
You'll hear no guarantees, nobody will be disrespecting the other team, players aren't going to go Steve Jackson on us and fire shots outside of a strip club. And that sure makes for a boring week of news.
They hate the Bears too because Lovie Smith learned from the Master, and his team carries itself the same way.
It's kind of fun watching the media try to come up with an interesting story. You can tell they're really struggling. Seriously, just take a look at some of the national headlines. It's ridiculous.
I will now spend the rest of my day knocking on wood because I'm sure I've just jinxed the entire team and I won't be surprised to wake up tomorrow morning to hear that Edgerrin James led the entire team on an all night binge of drunken debauchery and they've all been arrested by Shaq and Tony Dungy will have to single-handedly play the Bears.
And he'll still win.
Now I'll knock for that.
I'm sure you've all heard how upset some of the media are about the Colts not arriving in Miami until late Monday (the Bears went down Sunday). That's upsetting enough for the media hordes who have gathered around the tip of northern Cuba (or southern Florida, however you like to look at it). But that's not the main reason they don't like the Indianapolis Colts (and Chicago Bears).
They don't like us because we don't have any megalomanic, egocentric, big-headed recievers. Marvin Harrison is not going to come out and guarantee any victories or come up with any fancy end zone celebrations. Partly because he has no idea where the end zone is during the postseason (which is fine with me, cause he still plays awesome), but mostly because he has character. Not only will he not act like a moron in front of the camera, he will avoid the media at all costs (it's news enough that he will be forced to talk to them. *see here)
And as much as we would all love to see local reserve officer Shaquille O'Neal chasing down Peyton Manning after a drug bust, that episode of "Armed and Famous" will never be seen.
You'll hear no guarantees, nobody will be disrespecting the other team, players aren't going to go Steve Jackson on us and fire shots outside of a strip club. And that sure makes for a boring week of news.
They hate the Bears too because Lovie Smith learned from the Master, and his team carries itself the same way.
It's kind of fun watching the media try to come up with an interesting story. You can tell they're really struggling. Seriously, just take a look at some of the national headlines. It's ridiculous.
I will now spend the rest of my day knocking on wood because I'm sure I've just jinxed the entire team and I won't be surprised to wake up tomorrow morning to hear that Edgerrin James led the entire team on an all night binge of drunken debauchery and they've all been arrested by Shaq and Tony Dungy will have to single-handedly play the Bears.
And he'll still win.
Now I'll knock for that.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Bob Lamey Highlights Are Finally Here!
Somebody finally put together a nice montage of Bob Lamey's broadcast from Sunday's AFC Championship Game between the Indianapolis Colts and the New England Patriots.
This clip is courtesy of Q95.com, WFBQ Indianapolis 94.7 FM. It's on their Mission in Miami page. It's definitely worth listening too and will definitely get you hyped up for the game.
It has the "he fumbled the frickin' football" touchdown. The infamous "Jeff Friday" (instead of Jeff Saturday). And his great call at the end with Lamey screaming "We're going to the Super Bowl!!! We're going to the Super Bowl!!!" It's an awesome clip. Thanks to Dust for finding it.
You can listen here
Here's a clip of "fumbled the frickin football." Unfortunately, it cuts off before Marchibroda's infamous "Jeff Friday" quote. Listen here.
This clip is courtesy of Q95.com, WFBQ Indianapolis 94.7 FM. It's on their Mission in Miami page. It's definitely worth listening too and will definitely get you hyped up for the game.
It has the "he fumbled the frickin' football" touchdown. The infamous "Jeff Friday" (instead of Jeff Saturday). And his great call at the end with Lamey screaming "We're going to the Super Bowl!!! We're going to the Super Bowl!!!" It's an awesome clip. Thanks to Dust for finding it.
You can listen here
Here's a clip of "fumbled the frickin football." Unfortunately, it cuts off before Marchibroda's infamous "Jeff Friday" quote. Listen here.
American Soldier Cheers for the Colts!
My wife found this picture from IndyStar, with the following caption:
It's hard for me to imagine Danny Howe fighting in Iraq. I always picture him as the hyperactive little junior high boy who used to always get in fights with his brother.
On Saturday, December 30 2006, Daniel's vehicle was hit by an IED (Improvised Explosive Devise) in Iraq. He injured his legs, shoulder, neck and head. He suffered a stroke due to the head injuries. They took him to a hospital in Germany (where this picture was apparently taken) where they put him into a drug-induced coma. He's had surgery on an aneurism, skin grafts, a stint in his head, vision problems, and shrapnel in his head that damaged an area of his brain. From what I know, he's doing better now (relatively speaking) and has been moved to the US.
It's great to see Danny showing some Colts pride all the way over in Germany. I'm sure there are many soldiers who would love to be able to be back home watching the Super Bowl with family and friends. I'm truly grateful of the service they provide and need to remember how lucky I am to be here for all of this fun.
So thanks to all of our service men and women, hope you get to watch the big game. GO COLTS!!
Christina Otsuka of Indy says this is, "Daniel Howe celebrating Colts victory over New England while recovering in Germany from IED injuries while serving in Iraq."
It's hard for me to imagine Danny Howe fighting in Iraq. I always picture him as the hyperactive little junior high boy who used to always get in fights with his brother.
On Saturday, December 30 2006, Daniel's vehicle was hit by an IED (Improvised Explosive Devise) in Iraq. He injured his legs, shoulder, neck and head. He suffered a stroke due to the head injuries. They took him to a hospital in Germany (where this picture was apparently taken) where they put him into a drug-induced coma. He's had surgery on an aneurism, skin grafts, a stint in his head, vision problems, and shrapnel in his head that damaged an area of his brain. From what I know, he's doing better now (relatively speaking) and has been moved to the US.
It's great to see Danny showing some Colts pride all the way over in Germany. I'm sure there are many soldiers who would love to be able to be back home watching the Super Bowl with family and friends. I'm truly grateful of the service they provide and need to remember how lucky I am to be here for all of this fun.
So thanks to all of our service men and women, hope you get to watch the big game. GO COLTS!!
Peyton Kills Bears!
I'm super busy at work this week, but I'm way too hyped to not throw in a few Colts things on the blog. Thanks to Big D for the pic. In case you didn't already know, Peyton Manning kills bears. See photo as evidence:
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