Stories tagged with "gary brackett"

Brackett knows all about Rice by Phil Richards

There was a time Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Gary Brackett considered Ray Rice a protg. Come Sunday, Brackett will treat him as a threat. Rice is the Baltimore... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Bullitt's tackle of Faulk on 4th down turns game by Mike Chappell

With the New England Patriots facing a fourth-and-2 at their 28-yard line with 2:08 remaining and leading by six points, safety Melvin Bullitt and the Indianapolis Colts defense... – Nov 16, 2009 at 1:21 AM in Colts

At stake? Home field in playoffs by Mike Chappell

Here’s theory No. 1 regarding the latest installment of Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots, which unfolds this evening at Lucas Oil Stadium: It’s just another... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

The real showdown? It's Manning vs. Belichick by indystar

They sat there for hours, two football savants, sitting at a table near the pool at the Ihilani Hotel outside Honolulu before the 2007 Pro Bowl. Peyton Manning, just coming off his... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Bob Kravitz

Patriots' Brady is back to normal by Mike Chappell

Tom Brady is back, picking up where he left off after missing virtually all of 2008 with a devastating knee injury. Once again, the New England Patriots quarterback is pocket poise... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:24 AM in Colts

Pats make it a mental game by Phil Richards

New England always seems to come up with new things for the Colts Expect the unexpected from Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots — on both sides of the ball. In a... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Colts show up for fundraiser by indystar

Joe Clausman didn’t need more autographed Colts memorabilia Monday when he won a bidding war for a helmet that had been signed by star quarterback Peyton Manning. “I... – Nov 10, 2009 at 12:43 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

Key defensive plays keep Colts on top by Mike Chappell

Colts defense comes through after Texans drive for 2 2nd-half touchdowns. The dreaded bend-but-don’t-break defense was back at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday afternoon, and the... – Nov 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Colts still unbeaten after Texans’ field goal goes wide by Phil Richards

Kris Brown’s 42-yard field goal attempt went wide, left, on the final play of the game Sunday and the Indianapolis Colts escaped Lucas Oil Stadium 20-17 winners over the Houston... – Nov 08, 2009 at 5:46 PM 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

Caldwell nears NFL's best start for a coach by Mike Chappell

He takes no credit for Colts’ 6-game win streak to start season Jim Caldwell is a known commodity. He’s the rookie coach of the Indianapolis Colts, and Tony... – Oct 31, 2009 at 11:49 PM in Colts

Brown, Wayne held out of practice by Phil Richards

At noon Wednesday, running back Donald Brown was not in uniform, but his game face was on. His words, his tone, his stare made it clear he would not be sidetracked; he would... – Oct 28, 2009 at 11:23 PM in Colts

Classic mismatch is all-time worst by Mike Chappell

What are the odds a sellout crowd at St. Louis’ Edward Jones Dome will see something truly special this afternoon? It’s guaranteed as teams streaking in opposite... – Oct 25, 2009 at 12:51 AM in Colts

Colts stars come out for charity by indystar

The annual Make-A-Wish Foundation fundraiser Tuesday was called “An Evening With the Stars,” and for about 460 people, that’s exactly what it was. Colts... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:43 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

Colts defense is 'having fun' by Phil Richards

Coyer’s schemes have everyone flying around from all directions Larry Coyer brought more than a few tweaks to the Indianapolis Colts when he arrived in January as their new... – Oct 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Sanders takes next step, returns to practice by Phil Richards

Safety Bob Sanders took at least a small step Wednesday toward his much-anticipated return to the Indianapolis Colts lineup: He crossed the sideline and got on the football... – Oct 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Colts Sanders practices, return uncertain by Mike Chappell

Bob Sanders has returned to practice for the first time since undergoing offseason surgery on his right knee, but it’s still uncertain when the Indianapolis Colts veteran... – Oct 07, 2009 at 3:32 PM in Colts

Report: Colts waive Senn, pick up rusher by Mike Chappell

The Indianapolis Colts have adjusted their roster, waiving linebacker Jordan Senn and re-signing running back Chad Simpson, according to the National Football Post. Senn’s release... – Oct 07, 2009 at 12:05 PM in Colts

Senn steps right in as 'next man up' by Phil Richards

Jordan Senn was working out on the football field at his old high school in Portland, Ore., when his cell phone rang at mid-afternoon on Sept. 22. It was Indianapolis Colts vice... – Oct 05, 2009 at 11:31 PM in Colts

Bob Kravitz's report card by Bob Kravitz

RUN OFFENSE: B- First, in the interest of full disclosure, it should be noted I left the Colts game after Joseph Addai’s touchdown made it 28-3 early in the third. (As the... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts