Stories tagged with "league history"

Butler beats back former nemesis Wright State by David Woods

20th straight win comes in a blowout on a big stage Butler might not have needed to pad its college basketball resume, but why not? National TV. Crowd of 6,065 inside Hinkle... – Mar 10, 2010 at 12:46 PM in Butler

No. 12 Butler routs Wright St. 70-45 by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Shelvin Mack scored all 14 of his points in the first half, and Matt Howard had 14 points and nine rebounds to help No. 12 Butler rout second-seeded Wright... – Mar 09, 2010 at 11:50 PM in Butler

No. 18 Butler douses Flames 73-55 by indystar

Butler is content letting everybody else talk about the impressive numbers. Players and coaches will just keep focusing on winning games. Right now, the two styles are working... – Feb 17, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Butler

Super Bowl win would cap decade of excellence by Mike Chappell

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — After five months, 18 games, more than a few historical footprints and a bit of controversy, the Indianapolis Colts are right there. One more game,... – Feb 07, 2010 at 12:19 AM in Colts

Irsay vows to keep Manning long-term by Mike Chappell

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.— Another massive payday awaits Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning , whose contract expires at the end of the 2010 season. Owner Jim Irsay... – Feb 03, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Colts struggle to explain Manning's masterful mind by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Peyton Manning can play mind games all day. In the battle of brains that gets played out on a football field, the Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback usually... – Jan 27, 2010 at 11:00 PM in Colts

Colts, Caldwell win top FieldTurf awards by Mike Chappell

The Indianapolis Colts and coach Jim Caldwell were front and center as FieldTurf announced its third annual NFL award winners. The Colts, 14-2 and seeded No. 1 in the AFC playoffs,... – Jan 11, 2010 at 11:23 AM in Colts

Manning makes history: 4 MVP awards by Mike Chappell

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning added to his growing and historic resume today by claiming a record-setting fourth NFL Most Valuable Player Award. Only one other... – Jan 09, 2010 at 10:23 AM in Colts

Bills' Jackson plows through Colts by Mike Chappell

Running back’s 212 yards on 33 carries nears record vs. Colts ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The bitter cold didn’t numb the pain. Not only did the Indianapolis Colts... – Jan 04, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Colts take time to enjoy view from the top by Mike Chappell

They realize there’s no hiding from increased scrutiny The Indianapolis Colts are the last team standing. They’re the NFL’s lone unbeaten, just the third bunch in... – Dec 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Now, a miss like that would make him a Shankapotamus by Mike Chappell

Matt Stover needs two points to become the fifth player in NFL history to reach 2,000. The Colts place-kicker already would be there had it not been for one of the shorter and more... – Dec 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

With top seed sewed up, individual goals remain for Colts by Mike Chappell

The ultimate objective for the Indianapolis Colts is the ultimate number: 44, as in Super Bowl XLIV. But on the road to Miami, site of the NFL’s ultimate game Feb. 7, several... – Dec 16, 2009 at 11:00 PM in Colts

Colts secure home-field edge, record winning streak by Phil Richards

Perfection had its blemishes Sunday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium. No wonder. It took a punch in the gut here, a forearm to the Adam’s apple there and fell flat on its face... – Dec 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Success for rookie coaches by Mike Chappell

Caldwell, McDaniels don’t dwell on what’s happened in the past with their teams They followed in the footsteps of Tony Dungy and Mike Shanahan , coaching legends who... – Dec 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Colts tie NFL record for regular-season wins by Mike Chappell

A bit of normalcy returned as the Indianapolis Colts continued to extend a pair of abnormal streaks Sunday afternoon. Tested during an anxiety-filled November that required five... – Dec 07, 2009 at 12:49 AM in Colts

Tennessee's Chris Johnson's good; Colts are ready by Phillip Wilson

League leader gained only 34 yards in first meeting because Colts can match his speed with speed of their own The NFL’s leading rusher comes to town Sunday, but the... – Dec 04, 2009 at 8:00 AM in Colts

Titans QB Vince Young is back and better than ever by Mike Chappell

Vince Young has guided team to 5 straight wins since taking over Vince-mania once again is the talk of the Tennessee Titans and the NFL, and a person of intense interest for the... – Dec 03, 2009 at 12:26 AM in Colts

Pacers show signs of finally recovering from 'The Brawl' by Mike Wells

Incident, Stern’s decision 5 years ago led to fall, then Granger brought optimism The Indiana Pacers have enjoyed a five-game winning streak during the past two weeks. Not so... – Nov 19, 2009 at 1:10 AM in Pacers

Indanapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots: Time for annual meeting of legends by Phil Richards

New England quarterback Tom Brady clearly recalls his first meeting on a football field with Indianapolis Colts counterpart Peyton Manning . It was Sept. 30, 2001, in Foxborough,... – Nov 13, 2009 at 1:01 AM in Colts

Caldwell's start best in NFL since '31 by Mike Chappell

Rookie coach is 7-0, one off the NFL’s all-time record set way back in 1931 Jim Caldwell continued his dispassionate march into the NFL record books. Sunday’s 18-14 win... – Nov 01, 2009 at 11:09 PM in Colts