Indianapolis Colts Make Right Move by Bringing Brackett Back
March 5, 2010
The Indianapolis Colts made sure they didn’t lose their defensive captain Gary Brackett. The Colts re-signed Brackett not long after he became an unrestricted free agent, according to sources at ESPN. Brackett has spent his entire career with the Colts, and with his new five-year deal, he will be around for at least a while longer. The Colts have had a history of letting pretty good linebackers walk out the door and become free agents, but I really like the decision by the Colts to bring Brackett...
Super Bowl 44 Betting Recap
February 10, 2010
- Whenever I talk to people before the Super Bowl they still all say the same thing, “I just hope it’s a good game.” It’s as if the blowouts of the late 80s and most of the 90s still have an impact on the expectations that people have for The Big Game. Well, those days are over. This is now three straight years that we have had games in which there were fourth quarter lead changes. And if you look back at the last 11 Super Bowls there were six that were decided by a touchdown or less and...
Bullock Headed to Colts?
February 9, 2010
With the speculation that the Tennessee Titans won’t resign veteran linebacker Keith Bulluck, it opens the door for the linebacker to find a new home. According to the Nashville Tennessean one team that could be interested is the Indianapolis Colts, as defensive end Dwight Freeney expressed his interest in having Bulluck join the team. Bulluck has spent his entire 10-year career with the Titans, but is coming off season ending knee surgery, that will likely keep some teams from showing to...
How do first time participants fare? Final Super Bowl 44 Preview!
February 7, 2010
With today being game day for Super Bowl 44 and the New Orleans Saints making their first appearance in the Super Bowl I decided to take a look at how first time participants have fared in Super Bowl history. The Colts have been here and done this, even being in Miami and winning Super Bowl 41. For New Orleans it is all new and uncharted territory in Miami tonight. Sign up at BetUS and receive $500 when you deposit $500 or more. So exactly how have teams done in their first Super Bowl appearance?...
Super Bowl 44 Preview Series: The Intangibles
February 6, 2010
Now that I’ve gone through the previews for the offense, defense, special teams, and coaches it is time to look at the intangibles of Super Bowl 44. Who will get the emotional edge or will there even be an emotional edge in this huge game? When you look at intangibles you basically look at everything else, and they are usually things that are difficult to measure. Both teams have plenty to play for in this one, but the intangibles aren’t exactly the same. Sign up at SportsInteraction.com...
Super Bowl 44 Preview Series: The Coaches
February 5, 2010
It’s always interesting to take a look at the coaching match up in big games and since I am doing a full Super Bowl 44 Series Preview, I definitely thought a closer look at the coaching staffs would make a lot of sense. Both Indianapolis and New Orleans will have two head coaches that are coaching in their first Super Bowl, so what exactly does that mean for this game? Sean Payton is one of the younger coaches in the league and he has done an admirable job in bringing the New Orleans Saints...
Super Bowl 44: Betting the Total
February 4, 2010
Apparently, defense isn’t allowed in the NFL anymore. This January we have seen a dizzying display of offensive artistry as points have been a-plenty through the 10 games that we’ve witnessed. And the two teams that have survived the splurging are – not surprisingly – the two best offensive clubs in the NFL, Indianapolis and New Orleans. The Colts and Saints meet at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday in Miami to knock heads for Super Bowl XLIV, While most people are busy trying to determine which team is...
Super Bowl 44 Preview Series: Special Teams
February 4, 2010
In continuing with my Super 44 Preview Series it is now time to look at the special teams units for the Saints and the Colts. Special teams sometimes get overlooked, but they are vitally important to the final outcome of the game. Both teams have new players on their special teams units, but both teams have been pretty successful with this vital part of the game this year. Sign up at BetUS and receive $500 free when you deposit $500 or more. The New Orleans Saints have a new punter and kicker this...
Super Bowl 44 Picks & Predictions
February 3, 2010
This year’s Super Bowl odds have been out for over a week now, but the first significant move has happened with Indianapolis’ advantage decreasing a little bit. However, an injury shouldn’t hurt the Colts’ chances against New Orleans too much. Saints vs. Colts – Sunday, February 7, 6:20 PM ET The Saints come into this game healthy, and that’s a good thing because they’ll need all the help they can get. However, there are some questions that have been raised about New Orleans on...
The Super Bowl 44 Preview Series: The Defenses
February 3, 2010
In continuing with the Super Bowl 44 Preview Series started yesterday I am going to take a look at the two defenses today. Everyone knows the saying “defense wins championships,” so who has the upper hand defensively in this Super Bowl? Both teams have some weaknesses defensively, but both have improved through the season and helped their team immensely along the playoff path. Sign up at SportsInteraction and deposit at least $44 and receive a 100% deposit bonus. Check out the Super Bowl...
Super Bowl 44 Betting Odds
February 2, 2010
The stage for Super Bowl 44 has been set with the Indianapolis Colts representing the AFC and the New Orleans Saints representing the NFC. Game time is set for 6:25 PM ET in Miami Florida at Sun Life Stadium. Television coverage is to be provided by CBS. As the most bet on single event of any sport, it’s important to know what your options are. The most common bet for the super bowl is against the point spread. Currently the Super Bowl odds show the Indianapolis Colts favored by 5 points...
The Super Bowl 44 Preview Series: The Offenses
February 2, 2010
To get you ready for this Sunday’s big game I have decided to a Super Bowl 44 Preview Series, which will look at all aspects of the game. First up is a preview of the offenses for both teams. The offense gets a lot of the glory, and both of these teams have a great offense. In the end, which offense has the edge? Sign up at BetUs and receive $500 when you deposit $500 or more. When you look at the Colts offense it all starts with Peyton Manning. Manning is the best in the game today at reading...
Freeney Hopes to Play With Ankle Injury
February 2, 2010
The Indianapolis Colts could be without on of their key performers on the defensive side of things, as ESPN is reporting defensive end Dwight Freeney has a torn ligament in his right ankle. Freeney has not been able to practice up to this point, but still has hopes that it will heal up and he will be able to play come Sunday when the Colts take on the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV. Freeney is a huge part of the Colts defensive scheme, as he puts an enormous amount of pressure on the quarterback....
Super Bowl 44: The Terrific Story vs. The Machine?
February 2, 2010
It seems the media is playing up the story line of this year’s Super Bowl as the darling of the sports world against the machine that is Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts. Is this really the case for this year’s big game? Well the New Orleans Saints are definitely a feel good story after what happened with Hurricane Katrina a few years ago. The Saints are looking to help build the city back with their winning ways and there would be no better way to do so than to win the Super...
Super Bowl 44 Preview
February 2, 2010
The top two seeds in both conferences have made it to the Super Bowl. That’s not the norm, as it hasn’t happened since 1993. The Colts are looking for their second Super Bowl title in four seasons while the Saints make their first trip to the big game. For those wondering about the Super Bowl odds at the start of the season, back in August the Colts were 8-to-1 to win the Super Bowl while the Saints were 18-to-1. For this Sunday’s big game the Colts are listed as 5 point favorites...
Colts 2010-11 Season Opponents
February 1, 2010
The Indianapolis Colts are just one win away from their second Super Bowl in the last four years, as the Colts are set to take on the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV. While the Colts aren’t going to be looking any further than the Super Bowl, we are going to take some time and check out who the Colts will be playing at home and on the road during the 2010 NFL season. The Colts as usual will play the other three teams out of the AFC South at home and on the road, but they will also play...
Super Bowl 44 Props
January 28, 2010
In the world of eleven to ten, there’s nothing quite like Super Bowl week. In this case, it’s two weeks, as the teams have two weeks to prepare for the Big Game. It’s also one of the most creative weeks of the sports betting season. While there’s only one game left on the football calendar, there are still ample opportunities for betting with hundreds of creative props by various oddsmakers. Bet on Super Bowl props this season with BetUS and be sure to take advantage of...
Colts Early Favorites to Win Super Bowl
January 25, 2010
The matchup for Super Bowl XLIV is set, as the Indianapolis Colts will represent the AFC against the New Orleans Saints of the NFC. The Colts were able to take down the Jets in the AFC Championship 30-17, while the Saints won an overtime thriller over Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings 31-28. The oddsmakers didn’t wait long to put out a line for the Super Bowl, as ESPN is reporting that the NFL odds for Super Bowl XLIV have the Colts four point favorites over the Saints. This shouldn’t...
NFL Picks: Jets at Colts
January 24, 2010
The NFL season is winding down as we’ll have a total of three more games – four, if you count the Pro Bowl. This week’s NFL betting lines are up and if you are looking, here is more info. AFC Championship Game New York Jets @ Indianapolis Colts Sportsbook Odds: Colts -7.5 The New York Jets have been the Cinderella of the 2009 playoffs and they will hope that the clock doesn’t strike midnight when they face the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday. The Jets have been a road underdog for two...
AFC & NFC Championship Game Previews
January 24, 2010
This is it, the final weekend of games before the Super Bowl. The last month we’ve been hearing about playoff seedings, bye weeks and home field advantage. Are all those things really important? Historically it has been during the second round of the playoffs. Teams with the bye have home field advantage and two weeks to prepare, both of which are usually important edges this time of year. However, during the conference championship games that kick off this weekend, history shows us that the...
AFC Championship Game Notes
January 21, 2010
The NFL AFC Championship game is set for this Sunday January 24th at 3:00 PM ET with the New York Jets vs. the Indianapolis Colts. This is a must win game if you want to make it to the 2010 Super Bowl 44 on Sunday February 7th. The current NFL betting lines for the match up have the Colts favored by 8.5 points with a posted total of 39.5. The fifth seeded Jets have won seven of their last eight games leading up to this weekend’s AFC Championship match-up with the Colts. The last time the Jets...
NFL Betting Odds: Conference Championships
January 19, 2010
What a great run John Ryan has enjoyed in football this season. NFL plays are not on a 5-2 ATS run with 10* releases, 2-1 ATS with 15* releases and won the 25* AFC Titan Game of the Year on the Jets in a game we stated that the Jets had an excellent shot at winning the game. NBA 10* plays are on a 5-0-1 ATS run and CCB Conference Games of the Month are a perfect 6-0 ATS entering Tuesday night action. Be sure to join me each and everyday and especially this weekend where I love both games. The NFL...
AFC Divisional Playoffs Preview: Ravens at Colts
January 16, 2010
The Baltimore Ravens and the Indianapolis Colts met back on November 22nd in Baltimore where the Colts won a hard fought ball game by a final score of 17-15. Now the scene has shifted to Indianapolis and the stakes are immensely higher. The winner goes on to the AFC Championship Game. Baltimore is coming off a playoff victory over the New England Patriots as the Ravens absolutely manhandled the New England Patriots 33-14. The Colts meanwhile haven’t played a meaningful game in almost a month....
NFL Playoffs Picks: Ravens at Colts
January 16, 2010
The Super Bowl odds are clearing up a little bit as we advance through the NFL playoffs. One round is done and so are four teams from last week – only one of which was a division winner. That means we are left with seven of the eight division winners from the regular season. This week, the Baltimore Ravens, the lone Wild Card team remaining, will head to Indianapolis to try and knock off their second division winner in as many weeks. Considering how they played on the road this year, that’s not...
Stover to Remain Colts Kicker Vinatieri to Watch
January 9, 2010
The Indianapolis Colts have a good problem on their hands heading into the postseason, as they have two legit kickers on their postseason roster. According to ESPN the Colts will use Matt Stover over one of the best clutch kickers in the game in Adam Vinatieri. Vinatieri started the season as the Colts No.1 kicker, but needed knee surgery midway through the season, and Stover was without a job, so the Colts made him their new kicker. Stover has been excellent since joining the Colts, hitting 9 of...