It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano; who took leave for a few months last season when he was diagnosed with leukemia. The 53 year old had to endure a multi-week stay in the hospital for chemotherapy treatment. The team rallied around him with the #chuckstrong motto. Team cheerleaders even shaved their heads to show solidarity with … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Chuck Pagano: under the radar in ’13
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Recovering Colts coach Chuck Pagano writes letter to people of Indiana
While battling the monstrous illness of leukemia, Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano received a massive outpouring of public support. The Indiana statehouse included the Chuckstrong term in its Christmas lights, the term itself became a national trend, Colts cheerleaders and players shaved their heads in support of him. Pagano will return to the sidelines and coach for the … [Read more...] about Recovering Colts coach Chuck Pagano writes letter to people of Indiana
Chuck Pagano’s inspirational speech to Colts (video)
Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano is currently battling leukemia. He is of course on indefinite leave from the team to take care of his health and deal with something so much larger than NFL football. He took a break from his chemotherapy to address his team postgame. They just beat the Miami Dolphins. #Chuckstrong! … [Read more...] about Chuck Pagano’s inspirational speech to Colts (video)
Indianapolis Colts schedule out; Andrew Luck to immediately face top pass rushers
Welcome to the NFL Andrew Luck! Your initiation will be a brisk one, as you and your Indianapolis Colts teammates will face a couple of the league's most elite pass rushers right off the bat. In week one Mr. Luck and his Colts teammates travel to Chicago to face the Bears and fearsome DE Julius Peppers. The next week the opponent is the Minnesota Vikings and the manliest man in … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts schedule out; Andrew Luck to immediately face top pass rushers
Firing of Polians Was Overdue: Recent Colts Draft History
Then GM Bill Polian used his first pick in the 1998 draft to take Peyton Manning. While Polian has had a few good picks since, it has been mostly downhill from there. I think it is too soon to take a look at the 2010 and 2011 drafts so I will start our analysis with the 2009 draft. … [Read more...] about Firing of Polians Was Overdue: Recent Colts Draft History
Indianapolis Colts Plight, Drama Qualifies for Taiwanese Animation (Video)
After a horrendous 2-14 season, the Indianapolis Colts dismissed coach Jim Caldwell. A day after they said he would be retained. Caldwell took over from Tom Dungy in 2009. The Colts have leaned heavily on an aging Peyton Manning. His one year injury absence deteriorated the colts from AFC contender to being so bad this past season that they earned the first pick of the 2012 NFL … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Plight, Drama Qualifies for Taiwanese Animation (Video)
Bid on Bubba Smith’s Colts, NFL, Michigan St. Trophies, Awards
This past August, we tragically lost a gentle giant in Bubba Smith. Perhaps the greatest Michigan State player ever. The "Kill, Bubba, Kill" chant is etched within Spartans and college football lore. Later, Smith made his mark through the Colts and the Police Academy movies. And when you see the tremendous amount of awards and trophies left behind in his estate, you see just … [Read more...] about Bid on Bubba Smith’s Colts, NFL, Michigan St. Trophies, Awards
Peyton Manning’s 2011 Season is Over, Quite Possibly his Career Too!
We know this today, the Indianapolis Colts will probably not have Peyton Manning this season. You've heard two-three months as the timetable for his return. But given the extent of the injury, and the fact that no NFL quarterback has ever tried to come back after having done what Peyton will undergo, those two-three month estimates sound more like a way to give Indy hope, than … [Read more...] about Peyton Manning’s 2011 Season is Over, Quite Possibly his Career Too!
Full, Updated List of Ohio State Buckeyes in the NFL
Former Ohio State Buckeyes playing in the National Football League this season will number 37 when your peruse the 53-man opening day rosters. The 2011 NFL season gets under way tonight when the Green Bay Packers hosts New Orleans in a game that will feature four former Buckeyes: A.J. Hawk and Ryan Pickett will suit up for the defending Super Bowl champions and Malcolm Jenkins … [Read more...] about Full, Updated List of Ohio State Buckeyes in the NFL
Indianapolis Colts have New Employee: Ex-Buckeye Leader Jim Tressel!
After resigning (later re-branded and re-packaged as "retiring") from THE Ohio State University for lying to and not cooperating with the NCAA, Jim "The Vest" Tressel is in the NFL with the Indianapolis. Colts coach Jim Caldwell said on a conference call with the media Friday that Tressel will be a gameday consultant this coming season. Tressel will focus on consulting on … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts have New Employee: Ex-Buckeye Leader Jim Tressel!