Stories tagged with "Indianapolis Colts"

Stover dressed for success, at last by Mike Chappell

Colts had to scramble to find small uniform pants for the veteran place-kicker It didn’t take long for Matt Stover to convince the Indianapolis Colts he was a suitable... – Oct 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Colts' Bob Sanders gets green light by Mike Chappell

Oft-injured safety will be in the starting lineup Sunday for the Colts It has been the better part of 10 months since Indianapolis Colts safety Bob Sanders uncoiled and collided... – Oct 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Sanders to start Sunday at St. Louis by Mike Chappell

Bob Sanders will make his first appearance and start of the season Sunday when the Indianapolis Colts visit the St. Louis Rams in the Edward Jones Dome. The veteran safety and 2007... – Oct 23, 2009 at 11:38 AM in Colts

Bullitt gives gloves to teacher by indystar

Melvin Bullitt’s Texas homecoming during the bye weekend included a visit to Garland High School, where the Indianapolis Colts safety gave a teacher battling breast cancer a pair... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Hart's final-game fumbles were a cause for concern by Mike Chappell

Mike Hart’s tenure at the University of Michigan was long and illustrious. Yet everything the Wolverines’ record-setting running back accomplished during four seasons... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Rookie quickly learns routine by Phillip Wilson

After losing just eight times in a celebrated four-year college career at Ohio State, St. Louis Rams middle linebacker James Laurinaitis has six losses without a win in his pro... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Running backs don't mind sharing carries by Mike Chappell

Steven Jackson is the quintessential feature back. The St. Louis Rams veteran has 120 carries through the team’s 0-6 start. The rest of the Rams’ running backs share 15... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Joyful journey for Melvin Bullitt and Jacob Lacey by Phillip Wilson

Melvin Bullitt and Jacob Lacey played high school football together in Texas, and now they’ve teamed up with the Colts. Each time the Indianapolis Colts play, phones start... – Oct 22, 2009 at 11:55 PM in Colts

Kravitz: NFL parity is gone, and good riddance by indystar

It isn’t dead, but NFL parity sure isn’t feeling all that hot lately. This weekend, the Indianapolis Colts, winners of 14 straight regular-season games, will visit the... – Oct 22, 2009 at 11:26 PM in Bob Kravitz

Bob Sanders goes through a full practice, seems ready to play Sunday at St. Louis by Phil Richards

Will he or won’t he? For the first time this season, strong safety Bob Sanders participated in all drills Wednesday as the Indianapolis Colts practiced for their Sunday game... – Oct 22, 2009 at 12:11 AM in Colts

Sanders hopes ‘to get in there and get some plays’ by Phil Richards

Bob Sanders was scheduled to practice today and hopes to play Sunday, when the Indianapolis Colts visit St. Louis. “I feel better than I’ve felt for a long time,” the Colts’ star... – Oct 21, 2009 at 3:26 PM in Colts

Titans' coach suits up in Manning jersey by indystar

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — So when Jeff Fisher has his heart-to-heart, face-to-face meeting with Titans owner Bud Adams, will he wear that Peyton Manning jersey? I don’t think... – Oct 21, 2009 at 11:08 AM in Colts

Purdue QBs past and present post big numbers by Curt Cavin

As former Purdue football coach Joe Tiller declared Tuesday, “It’s a good day in Boiler-land.” In addition to Purdue’s still-fresh upset of No. 7 Ohio State... – Oct 21, 2009 at 12:51 AM in Purdue

Defense has responded after short turnarounds by Phil Richards

Sometimes the hits come on the sideline, not on the football field. Like when the defense comes up with a slam-bang-wham three-and-out, forces a punt, and hasn’t found a spot... – Oct 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Manning targets completions record by Mike Chappell

Peyton Manning’s completion percentage is at a record-breaking level but still doesn’t measure up to Reggie Wayne’s standards. “We’re looking to be... – Oct 20, 2009 at 12:47 AM in Colts

Colts improve kickoff coverage by Phil Richards

There are two things the Indianapolis Colts like about Pat McAfee ‘s kickoffs: high and deep. Through five games, seven of the rookie punter’s 24 kickoffs have resulted... – Oct 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Let's make a deal? Polian says no by indystar

It was roughly three years ago that the Indianapolis Colts pulled off one of those infrequent NFL trade-deadline deals. They sent a second-round draft choice to the Tampa Bay... – Oct 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Bob Kravitz

Colts-Rams game: unbeaten vs. beaten by Phil Richards

It will be the unbeaten against the winless on Sunday, when the Indianapolis Colts (5-0) play at St. Louis (0-6). The Colts have won their last 14 regular-season games. The Rams... – Oct 19, 2009 at 2:17 PM in Colts

Handful of injured Colts near return by Phillip Wilson

CB Hayden, LT Johnson expect to be ready, while S Sanders gets closer — and antsy; team won’t rush CB Jackson, WR Gonzalez As the unbeaten Indianapolis Colts turn their... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Mike Chappell's NFL power rankings by indystar

1. New York Giants: Game of the Week is a Big Easy showdown featuring two unbeaten teams and two of the league’s hottest QBs — the Giants’ Eli Manning and... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts