Stories tagged with "monday night football"

Read this; it's about football by indystar

Anybody who willingly sat through half a Cleveland Browns game on television has pretty flimsy standing as a social critic. But I’ve got to tell you, we have gone plain... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Dan Carpenter

Crazy finishes become almost commonplace for Colts by Mike Chappell

Manning&Co. have put together rallies in strange situations The ridiculous is getting to be downright routine. Which is getting to be ridiculous. The Indianapolis Colts... – Sep 22, 2009 at 11:57 PM in Colts

Stunner! Colts win 27-23 despite having ball less than 15:00 by Phil Richards

Clark enjoys career-best night as Manning throws 2 TDs MIAMI — Miami had musician Jimmy Buffett, who did a pregame concert. The Dolphins rolled out their “Orange... – Sep 22, 2009 at 1:10 AM in Colts

Clark has remarkable night by Phillip Wilson

Opening-play touchdown leads to career game of 183 yards for veteran tight end MIAMI — The few plays that the Indianapolis Colts had the football on an unusual Monday night,... – Sep 22, 2009 at 1:05 AM in Colts

Colts begin prime-time grind by Mike Chappell

National TV appearances come with price: a short week and 2 long trips Dwight Freeney considered the Indianapolis Colts’ upcoming travel itinerary. He paused, then shook his... – Sep 21, 2009 at 2:26 PM in Colts

Kravitz: Mondays not the same, but still special by indystar

Every day, something else happens to remind me I’m old. Like my kid getting accepted to college. Or this: Monday night’s Colts-Dolphins game will mark the 40th... – Sep 18, 2009 at 12:45 AM in Bob Kravitz

Star staff picks by indystar

Mike Chappell Colts 27, Dolphins 17 The Colts return to the scene of their crowning achievement. OK, so now it’s Land Shark Stadium, not Dolphin Stadium. But it’s still... – Sep 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Critic's Corner Thursday by USA Today

E-mail Robert Bianco at rbianco@usatoday.com•ESPN's Monday Night Football (8 ET/5 PT) kicks off its season tonight with a Thursday special and a new anchor team:... – Aug 12, 2009 at 10:36 PM in Entertainment

Football University comes to Noblesville by Ted Schultz

NOBLESVILLE — After taking his son to a Football University event in Florida, Noblesville Schools director of curriculum Mark Booth gave rave reviews to Miller coach Lance... – Jul 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Noblesville

NFL broadcaster John Madden retires by indystar

NEW YORK — John Madden, the burly former coach who has been one of pro football’s most popular broadcast analysts for three decades, is calling it quits. Madden worked for the past... – Apr 16, 2009 at 12:43 PM in Sports

Gaffes, laughs and a lack of class by indystar

In the spirit of the holiday, here are some NFL turkeys to chew on from the first 12 weeks of the season.A long row: New York Giants fullback Madison Hedgecock crouched down and... – Nov 28, 2008 at 2:07 AM in Sports

A second chance -- but a lot to improve on by indystar

Derek Anderson has a second chance to prove he isn't a one-year NFL wonder.But the Cleveland Browns quarterback isn't exactly enthused about what evidently is a temporary job.... – Nov 28, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Sports

Damage in the division by indystar

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- This is the kind of party the Indianapolis Colts not only used to crash but crush. Not Monday. Not this season. Not these Colts.The Tennessee Titans scored... – Oct 28, 2008 at 9:24 AM in Sports

'We need to beat those guys' by indystar

A sign on the wall behind the Tennessee Titans bench at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday was nearly impossible to miss.It read “6-0.” Another Titans fan displayed:... – Oct 24, 2008 at 3:09 AM in Sports

Now or never for the Colts by indystar

At 3-3 and facing a game at undefeated Tennessee on ESPN's "Monday Night Football," followed by New England and Pittsburgh, the Indianapolis Colts are a team on the precipice.... – Oct 24, 2008 at 3:08 AM in Sports

Star staff picks by indystar

Colts 24, Titans 23OK, we're going off the grid on this one. Makes no sense and I can't give one concrete reason for believing the Colts will find the means to KO the Titans.... – Oct 24, 2008 at 3:08 AM in Sports

Mistakes prove costly for Colts by indystar

It is coach Tony Dungy’s long-held contention that 80 percent of NFL games are lost, not won. Minimize mistakes and let the other guy make them.It’s a prescription that... – Oct 23, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Sports

Time for Colts to bounce back by indystar

Sometimes two days off practice isn't such a good thing.It's certainly a lot of time for the Indianapolis Colts to dwell on their 34-14 loss at Green Bay, the second-worst... – Oct 22, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Sports

Looking ahead: Colts at Titans by indystar

It's a long week until "Monday Night Football" in Nashville, but here's what to look for when the Indianapolis Colts (3-3) try to resuscitate their playoff hopes against the... – Oct 21, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Sports

Turnovers, penalties result in sloppiest game of Dungy era by indystar

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Game conditions at kickoff Sunday at Lambeau Field included a 20-mph breeze, gusting to 34. It was good day for a blowout, and the Green Bay Packers... – Oct 20, 2008 at 2:00 AM in Sports