Stories tagged with "colts"

Texans say it's their time by Mike Chappell

Houston owner sees his team off to best start and wants to finally win a game in Indy For the Houston Texans, there’s no time like the present to see how — if? —... – Nov 08, 2009 at 1:03 AM in Colts

Special teams just that by Mike Chappell

The Indianapolis Colts’ kickoff and punt coverage units have been a model of consistency, and a noticeable improvement over the past, under first-year special teams coach Ray... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Mike Chappell's power rankings by indystar

1. Indianapolis Colts: A win over the Texans won’t clinch the AFC South, but they can start silk-screening the T-shirts. The Colts would lead by four games with eight to... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Game notes by indystar

Coaches: Jim Caldwell (7-0 in first season with Colts). Gary Kubiak (27-29 in fourth season with Texans). Series: Colts lead 13-1. Last meeting: Colts won 33-27 on Nov. 16, 2008,... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Colts' secondary absorbs more hits by Phil Richards

Sanders’ (torn biceps) season over; Hayden (knee) might miss 4 weeks Two years ago, it appeared the Indianapolis Colts had the makings of one of the NFL’s outstanding... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Colts museum stops tonight at Speedway HS before game by Gretchen Becker

Football fans can stop in the Colts Traveling Museum before tonight’s sectional final matchup between Speedway and Cardinal Ritter. The tour will be open 90 minutes before... – Nov 06, 2009 at 4:57 PM in West Marion County

300 extra Colts-Texans tickets up for grabs by indystar

Over 300 tickets returned from the Houston Texans for Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts have been placed on sale to the public. Tickets are available at the Lucas Oil... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:25 PM in Colts

Colts' Marlin Jackson tears ACL in practice by Mike Chappell

Marlin Jackson’s comeback from one knee injury will be replaced by a comeback from another. The Indianapolis Colts’ veteran cornerback confirmed Thursday evening that... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Colts may lose Bob Sanders for Sunday by Mike Chappell

It’s uncertain whether Bob Sanders will be available when the Indianapolis Colts host the Houston Texans on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. The veteran safety missed his second... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Houston Texans Matt Schaub making a name for himself by Phillip Wilson

The names, Manning and Brady and Favre, simply roll off the tongue. They are the triumvirate of current sure-fire Hall of Famers, and all of them are having great seasons. So who... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

How Star sports writers see Sunday's Colts game by indystar

Mike Chappell: Colts 24, Texans 20 This appears to be the best Texans team ever. OK, so they’re only in their eighth season. But they’re 5-3 and have won at Tennessee,... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Houston's defense finally turns the corner by indystar

HOUSTON — It’s hard to imagine a new defensive coordinator getting off to a worse start than Frank Bush. After three games, the Houston Texans were 1-2 and reeling.... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Indianapolis Colts Justin Snow still cringes over the snap that got away by Mike Chappell

Justin Snow is one of the NFL’s best at performing a difficult task from an awkward position. He’s the Indianapolis Colts long snapper, and has delivered 593 footballs... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Visitors greeted with true Hoosier hospitality by indystar

I was fortunate to meet recently one of Indianapolis’ finest ambassadors at the airport. Derrick Belton made sure two colleagues and I were taking the correct bus into... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Colts offensive line justice is swift and sure by Phil Richards

When something — anything — goes wrong for a Colts offensive lineman, expect the Fine Club to step in and levy a penalty, all for a good cause Tony Ugoh was a raw... – Nov 05, 2009 at 11:56 PM in Colts

Colts' cornerback Marlin Jackson confirms season-ending knee injury by Mike Chappell

For the second time in 12 months, Indianapolis Colts cornerback Marlin Jackson has suffered a season-ending knee injury during practice. Jackson confirmed he tore the anterior... – Nov 05, 2009 at 7:24 PM in Colts

Sanders misses 2nd consecutive practice by Mike Chappell

The Indianapolis Colts face the prospect of being without Bob Sanders – again – Sunday when they entertain the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium. The veteran safety missed his... – Nov 05, 2009 at 5:00 PM in Colts

Colts seek balance on offense by Mike Chappell

Manning on record pace, but running game is still struggling It’s difficult to argue with the results generated thus far by the Indianapolis Colts offense, even though it is... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Biceps injury knocks out Hagler by Phil Richards

Injury bug once again hits linebacker; Brown returns to practice Injuries have caused linebacker Tyjuan Hagler to miss 34 of 71 games over his 41/2 NFL seasons. He is about to miss... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Colts LB Hagler out with ruptured biceps by Phil Richards

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Tyjuan Hagler has been placed on injured reserve with a ruptured biceps, coach Jim Caldwell announced today. Hagler suffered the season-ending injury... – Nov 04, 2009 at 6:33 PM in Colts