OFFICIAL - Pats vs. Colts thread.

[Joe Tall]

Fresh report from Foxboro (called a friend), crisp cold (28 degrees), light wind (10MPH). Possible snow showers by half-time.

Will it be a shoot out? Ball control?

Yard predictions for Manning? Yard predictions for Dillon?

Hero of the game: Teddy Bruschi.

Go Pats!
Joe Tall

[istewart]

Manning throws for ~370.

[Joe Tall]

25 degrees. It's 3:45PM and it's only going to get colder.

Go Pats!
Joe Tall

[Sponger15SB]

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Manning throws for ~370.

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Sure. If he throws 50 passes.

[benfranklin]

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Hero of the game: Teddy Bruschi.



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Anybody named Brewski is my hero, no matter how he spells it.

[nolanfan34]

I'm sick with the flu, and I can think of nothing better to do than curl up on the couch to watch this game. I have no vested rooting interest either. I hope it's a close one.

Bad news for Colts fans though....a buddy of mine who's the worst sports bettor in history, put $30 on the Colts.

[BottlesOf]

I see it as Manning vs. Bellichek. I see Peyton winning.

[pshreck]

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I see it as Manning vs. Bellichek. I see Peyton winning.

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Did you see Bellichek answering questions in reference to this in a press conference? Pretty funny.

If anyone can stop Manning and the Colts (it happened several times this season, it has happened for Manning's whole career), it is Bellichek and Brady. I think the Patriot have to be the pick.

[Dynasty]

The Colts go 3 and Out on their first drive- a nice start for the Pats defense.

[BottlesOf]

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Did you see Bellichek answering questions in reference to this in a press conference? Pretty funny.


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No, I didn't. I'm sure Bellicheck handled the question very humbly, he seems like a good guy, he's clearly intelligent, and I'd imagine he's pretty media savvy.

[BottlesOf]

The Pats get 1 first down and then 3 and out. I'd say that's equally impressive of the Colt's D.

[BottlesOf]

I think we just saw why the weather favors the Pats.

[gonores]

My God...Manning looks jumpy. Edgerrin is going to have to be a big factor for the Colts to win. My heart says Colts. My wallet says Pats. I say Go Pats.

[Clarkmeister]

The Colts are already pissing all over themselves.

[Zoltri]

Can you say....U N D E R!!!!!!!!!!

[BottlesOf]

The Colts hire Paul Hackett?

[Joe Tall]

The Colts are already pissing all over themselves

This is starting to become one of those games where Special Teams, ball position and a break out Defensive play is going to decide it.

Go Pats!
Joe Tall

[Dynasty]

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This is starting to become one of those games where Special Teams, ball position and a break out Defensive play is going to decide it.

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And turnovers.

[Clarkmeister]

I heart Tom Brady.

[jdl22]

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Can you say....U N D E R!!!!!!!!!!

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What is the over/under? Just curious how far under they will go.

[daryn]

that's why i love to watch this team. they take a good QB and make him look like a jackass.

[craig r]

52-52.5

craig

[NoChance]

I have under 52

[daryn]

joe tall is awesome

[jdl22]

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Hero of the game: Teddy Bruschi.

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[BottlesOf]

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Hero of the game: Teddy Bruschi.

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Lookin good, fish!

[JinX11]

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Hero of the game: Teddy Bruschi.


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pwn3d!!

[BottlesOf]

THIS is Colts football. Let's GO!

[Clarkmeister]

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THIS is Colts football.

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Did I miss a pick?

[BottlesOf]

I don't get it?

[Clarkmeister]

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I don't get it?

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When I think of Colts football, I think of Manning throwing key picks that lose the game.

[BottlesOf]

I'll tell you this, if you're gonna do a trick play like that, you HAVE to know the procedure rules...

[jdl22]

Wow, that was a monster hit!

[BottlesOf]

Cool. I think of lots of touchdown passes.

[Clarkmeister]

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Cool. I think of lots of touchdown passes.

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Then why did you say "THIS is Colts football"? Haven't seen "touchdown pass" let alone "touchdown passes"

[jdl22]

Quick question for you guys watching on cable or satelite. I'm trying with an antennae and can't see very well. Is the weather really bad, is it snowing and not very clear or should I keep trying to move the rabbit ears to get a better picture?

[daryn]

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Cool. I think of lots of touchdown passes.

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Then why did you say "THIS is Colts football"? Haven't seen "touchdown pass" let alone "touchdown passes"

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he's got you there. johnny you are sounding like the typical peyton knob slobber.

[BottlesOf]

Because I saw like 4 first down passes in a row. THey finally started throwing to their wide recievers. It looked like they were driving down as they have done so many times this season, and I was hoping for a TD, as we've seen so many times. As for interceptions that lose games....that'll be the second half, if at all.

[Dynasty]

The visibility is very good. You've got a TV problem.

[BottlesOf]

And Clark is sounding like a typical Peyton-hater.

He never wins the big one, he can't win in Foxboro, blah blah blah.

See my last response to Clark, I think I'm making sense.

[istewart]

This is quite a game so far, although not what was expected. I thought that last run by the Colts foreshadowed something better than a FG, though.

The hit on Stokely looked a bit dirty.

[daryn]

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Because I saw like 4 first down passes in a row. THey finally started throwing to their wide recievers. It looked like they were driving down as they have done so many times this season, and I was hoping for a TD, as we've seen so many times. As for interceptions that lose games....that'll be the second half, if at all.

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what i love is that that typical colts drive almost ended perfectly with the near endzone pick.

[Ozzzz]

As a Pats fan... gotta be happy with that 1st half. Coulda been alot better though. I think the Pats are really gonna need some offense in the 2nd half though, as I doubt the Colts can be held without a TD for much longer.

[BottlesOf]

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thought that last run by the Colts foreshadowed something better than a FG, though.


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Clearly someone saw the same thing as me on the last drive.

[sublime]

Then why did you say "THIS is Colts football"? Haven't seen "touchdown pass" let alone "touchdown passes"

well if he meant the whole 1st half hesd right. you know, key turnovers and a lot of head shaking by peyton

[BottlesOf]

Well it was hardly a perfect drive, I never said that. it started strong, and I posted, let's go, keep it up. Clearly, that didn't happen.

[jdl22]

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And Clark is sounding like a typical Peyton-hater.

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You don't say (http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showflat.php?Cat=&amp;Board=exchange&amp;Number=1528820&amp;Fo rum=,,,All_Forums,,,&amp;Words=&amp;Searchpage=2&amp;Limit=25&amp; Main=1528820&amp;Search=true&amp;where=&amp;Name=12&amp;daterange= &amp;newerval=&amp;newertype=&amp;olderval=&amp;oldertype=&amp;bodypre v=#Post1528820)

btw I'm with Clarkmeister on this one. That's why I'm hoping he pulls through this time - surely he can't win two big matches in a row.

[BottlesOf]

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I think the Pats are really gonna need some offense in the 2nd half though, as I doubt the Colts can be held without a TD for much longer.

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That's funny, I'd write this with the words "Pats" and "Colts" switched.

[Zoltri]

Indianapolis Colts pk -120 2nd Half
New England Patriots +100

Any thoughts...im leaning with the Pats experience here.

[nolanfan34]

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I hope it's a close one.

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Guess I'm getting my wish. Now if I can just stay awake. Dayquil non-drowsy my as[/i]s...

[Joe Tall]

Just got off the phone w/my girl. Yeah, she's at the game, I'm in Cali, meh.

25 degrees, snowing heavily in the last 5mins of the half. Snowed heavy in the beggining, lightened up some, then the last 5mins it is really coming down.

Go Pats!
Joe Tall

[The Dude]

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The Colts are already pissing all over themselves.

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Wanna double the wager?

[Ozzzz]

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I think the Pats are really gonna need some offense in the 2nd half though, as I doubt the Colts can be held without a TD for much longer.

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That's funny, I'd write this with the words "Pats" and "Colts" switched.

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I wrote it from the perspective of a Pats fan. If I were a Colts fan, I would probably say the same thing with the teams switched. Bottom line - it's gonna take more than a field goal or 2 to win this game in the 2nd half.

[The Dude]

Joe, you're in Cali? Going to be at Commerce soon?

[Zoltri]

Prediction:

There will be one HUGE goat...
fumble, interception, one major play will be the deciding factor.

[Clarkmeister]

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The Colts are already pissing all over themselves.

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Wanna double the wager?

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Done.

[craig r]

I was just about to see if he would offer the deal to me. Damn Clark. You always get the best deals.

craig

[Clarkmeister]

FWIW, in NO WAY can the Manning supporters blame the Colts D on this one.

[Clarkmeister]

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FWIW, in NO WAY can the Manning supporters blame the Colts D on this one.

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Unless the Colts win, of course, in which case ALL the credit should go to their D.

[Dynasty]

Are my fellow Patriiots fans still celebrating so much that they can't post

TD Patriots!

Manning's under bigtime pressure now.

[craig r]

NO, but all the IND shite talkers are being quiet. same thing happened bos vs nyy. but, i am here (as a pats fan)!!

craig

[BottlesOf]

I don't consider myseld an IND [censored] talker, but I"m sure you do. I'm here, what should I say?

[Clarkmeister]

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Manning's under bigtime pressure now.

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Those are the last words any Colts fan wants to hear.

[craig r]

yep, this is turning out like the bos/nyy thread. now people are taking things too personally. i was not talking about you.

craig

[BottlesOf]

I'm not taking it personally at all. But you can't expect a flurry of posts from people who want the Colts to win, after the Pats just ran down the field and scored a td, and made the Colts look bad.

[Joe Tall]

Joe, you're in Cali? Going to be at Commerce soon?

I'm really just here hanging out but did randomly end up at Commerce yesterday w/my brother. Wow, you guys got it good here. The game selection is fantastic. It didn't announce it as I was just hanging w/my brother for the day. I'm headed up to SF tomorrow and will be in Vegas on Thrusday w/my girl that is at this game.

As you can see w/the weather in New England, I'm in no rush to go home. /images/graemlins/smirk.gif I'll be back out in Cali for my brother's Superbowl party, Feb 3rd-9th. I'll PM you and GoT as I'll have a chance to play around then, I think.

Go Pats!
Joe Tall

[Joe Tall]

Big 3rd down for the Colts here. Opening hte 4th quarter.

[Joe Tall]

All that time and NOTHING for Manning!

Wo0T! Go Pats!

[craig r]

you are right. i am just glad that my analysis was right about the game.

craig

[craig r]

the books are probably cleaning up!

craig

[Clarkmeister]

This team is so much fun to root for.

[istewart]

Effing Dillon.

[The Dude]

Clark,
Do you take cash?

[daryn]

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This team is so much fun to root for.

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i like being on the same side as clark for once. /images/graemlins/grin.gif


what a game!

[BottlesOf]

Good game Pats. I think the weather really hurt the Colts Offense. I don't understand why the Colts ran as much as they did, when it was clear how ineffective their backfield was. I don't know why they waited so long to throw to their WR's down the field and test the Pats secondary (if they ever did that). I underestimated the Pats team overall. GL in Pitt, I'll be sure to wear my black and gold.

[daryn]

TD PATRIOTS!!!

[sublime]

Those are the last words any Colts fan wants to hear.

lol. i love all the head shaking peyton does.

[JinX11]

Manning-led Colts = Marino-led Dolphins. Save Marino didn't have an Edgerin. Or a defense.

Get used to *almost* being the best year after year....

[Dynasty]

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I don't understand why the Colts ran as much as they did, when it was clear how ineffective their backfield was.

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The Colts have run the ball 14 times and passed it 29 times.

Edgerrin James is the only Colts player getting anything done offensively. He's got 92 yards from scrimmage. More importantly, the play action they run from him is the only thing giving the Patriots any problems.

[benfranklin]

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Those are the last words any Colts fan wants to hear.

lol. i love all the head shaking peyton does.

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Between his audible calling and his reaction to the Colts' inability to do anything, he looks like a life-size bobble-head doll.

[daryn]

same old story year after year. manning beats up on some mickey mouse team and everyone starts thinking that it's going to happen against the patriots.

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[BottlesOf]

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He's got 92 yards from scrimmage

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Right. How many of those are recieving yards? The 14 rushes netted how many?

I dunno about the run/pass mix, but every time I saw it handed off to Edge he was tackled at the line. (EDIT: I'm sure the mix after the Q1 and into the second quarter included many more runs. At this point that number will be skewed further, but it doesn't matter.) When I think of the games I saw the Colts dominate, they involved lots of deep and mid range passes to their 3 star WRs. I saw almost none of that today. With the depleted Pats secondary, I cannot imagine why they didn't try harder to exploit this.

[Dynasty]

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FWIW, in NO WAY can the Manning supporters blame the Colts D on this one.

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The Colts defenese looked good in the first half. But, the Patriots have dominated them in the second half. They've simply worn them down.

Manning will get an unlimited barage of "choke" comments thrown at him after today's game (assuming the Colts don't make a big comeback). But, the Patriots defnense deserves the credit rther than Manning deserving the blame.

[pshreck]

If Manning wanted to show us something really amazing, he would atleast make this a competitive game.

TD record doesn't mean much when your team simply is never going to win a big game. Hate to say it again this year but it's true.

Throw 5 touchdown passes in a game that really matters....

[daryn]

JOE TALL IS A GENIUS. BRUSCHI RULES!

[Clarkmeister]

Total freaking implosion. I love it.

[JinX11]

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Hero of the game: Teddy Bruschi.


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pwn3d!!


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[sublime]

een his audible calling and his reaction to the Colts' inability to do anything, he looks like a life-size bobble-head doll.

i can see how he feels though. i mean the man eats defenses alive. then he comes here and NOTHING goes his way. ever.

[benfranklin]

Stick a fork in that horse-meat, it's done.

[Ozzzz]

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TD PATRIOTS!!!

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Kinda sucked how CBS didn't even show it until the replay.

Pats just recover fumble... GAME OVER

[Ozzzz]

Worst... Challenge... Ever

[daryn]

bruschi... the guy is just always near the ball! what a player.

[pshreck]

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Worst... Challenge... Ever

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I burst out loud when they showed the replay on the TV. Tony Dungee probably thought this was his year, and can't believe what is happening.

[nolanfan34]

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Bad news for Colts fans though....a buddy of mine who's the worst sports bettor in history, put $30 on the Colts.

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Bump.

This game was a lock from the get go after my buddy made this bet. I'll be in Reno next weekend with him, and I'm going to just make Bizzaro bets for each bet he makes. I'm going to kill down there.

Good game Pats, those three long drives were a clinic in cold weather football, a lot of fun to watch.

[Joe Tall]

Onto Pittsburg!! Different team in Pittsburg this time!

Go Pats!
Joe Tall

[Lazymeatball]

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Bruschi really does rule! This time Dillon gets to go to Pitt. Nice job Samuel and Gay.

[The Dude]

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FWIW, in NO WAY can the Manning supporters blame the Colts D on this one.

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I don't blame the Colts' D at all, but neither do I blame Manning. His throws were accurate, and he made good decisions throughout the game. Nobody got open, and his receivers uncharacteristically dropped a lot of passes.

Give absalute credit to the Patriots. Dominating defensive performance against the best offence in the NFL's recent past. Congrats.