Andrew Luck: Surprise, Surprise

Andrew Luck will be the first pick of the 2012 NFL draft, the Indianapolis Colts revealed this week.
Except by “revealed” we mean confirmed what every one already knew.
“This story has been written many times over,” Luck said. “I am going to keep the conversations between the Colts and myself private for now. I apologize; I’m [...]

Peyton Manning Picks Denver Broncos

FORMER COLT PICKS DENVER OVER SAN FRANCISCO, TENNESSEE
Less than two weeks after he was released by the Indianapolis Colts, four-time MVP winner Peyton Manning has decided to become a Denver Bronco.
The free agent quarterback informed Broncos’ vice president of football operations John Elway of his decision Monday morning, according to numerous outlets. He also called [...]

Manning To D.C.? Not Likely

The Washington Redskins are among the most desirous suitors of former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning … but it’s looking increasingly like the franchise’s love isn’t reciprocated.
And is possibly even misplaced …
“A couple of different sources inside the organization have told me that Manning’s camp made it pretty clear to Redskins officials that he doesn’t [...]

Peyton Manning In South Florida

Will former Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback Peyton Manning wind up playing for the Miami Dolphins?
Who knows … but a private jet carrying the future Hall of Fame quarterback landed in South Florida on Wednesday afternoon according to CBS 4 in Miami.
Manning – our “Athlete of the Decade” for the 2000s – was released by the Indianapolis [...]

Where Will Peyton Manning Land?

As 26-year fans of the Indianapolis Colts, it breaks our hearts to think about Peyton Manning suiting up in anything other than speed blue and white. Unfortunately, that appears to be the likely outcome of what’s become the greatest offseason drama in the history of the National Football League.
Manning has been the Colts’ quarterback dating [...]

No Offense, Andrew Luck

Our founding editor’s man-crush on Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback Peyton Manning may be manifesting itself via an inappropriate hostility toward Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck (above), the surefire No. 1 pick of the 2012 NFL draft.
“I have been an Indianapolis Colts fan for 25 years and let me tell you something … I don’t give a damn [...]

Breanna Isn’t Helping

So this is “Breanna F.” a uni-named cheerleader for the Indianapolis Colts.  Breanna is a human resources worker from Evansville, Indiana who somehow popped up on one of our founding editor’s “Matrix-esque” Tweetdeck feeds this week.
According to her official bio, Breanna F.’s favorite childhood memories were “family vacations,” while her favorite movie is Serendipity.
Awwwww, right? [...]

Saddle Up

For the ninth year in a row, the Indianapolis Colts will make an appearance in the National Football League playoffs … although this year Peyton Manning and company had to sweat it out.
The Colts officially qualified for the postseason on Sunday when the Jacksonville Jaguars were defeated by the Houston Texans – a loss that [...]

Back In The Saddle

After three days of remaining relatively motionless, our founding editor (Pale Rider, above) is back in the saddle today …
It was a nice break … and we certainly hope that your holiday season has been relaxing and enjoyable, too (assuming you were on the taxpayers’ “nice” list).
Anyway, though, here’s a belated “Happy Holidays” to all [...]

“Poopie,” Patriots Still Imploding

By FITSNews || We were strolling through the lobby of a low-rent motel in the Redneck Riviera last weekend when we noticed a rather large gentleman decked out in Indianapolis Colts’ attire.
Was it Sic Willie?
No.  But now that you mention it … we actually noticed two rather large gentlemen decked out in Colts’ attire.
Anyway, while [...]

Saints Alive!

By FITSNews || America got its happy ending, a city’s wish was granted and the New Orleans Saints franchise – whose fleur-de-lis had been synonymous with failure for years – got its first Super Bowl win Sunday night.
On the strength of a surgically-precise passing clinic from quarterback Drew Brees, the underdog Saints rolled past the [...]

Manning To Get Record Contract

By FITSNews || Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback Peyton Manning is poised to become the highest-paid player in National Football League history when he re-signs with the team during the 2010 off-season, ESPN is reporting.
Manning – whose current contract expires at the end of the season – could earn up to $20 million a year with a [...]