By PAUL SIEGFRIED ISL Correspondent The Indianapolis Colts added to a crowded backfield with the signing of veteran running back Ahmad Bradshaw to a one-year contract. The question for the Colts will be whether Bradshaw was signed as a backup, a complementary back, or as competition for returning starter Vick Ballard. The Colts are expected […]
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By PAUL SIEGFRIED ISL Correspondent The Indianapolis Colts finished out the 2013 NFL Draft Saturday by picking up five more players to add to their seven-player draft class. Those five selected Saturday join with Florida State defensive end/linebacker Bjoern Werner, chosen with the 24th pick of the first round Thursday, and Illinois guard Hugh Thornton, […]
Continue ReadingBy PAUL SIEGFRIED ISL Correspondent The game stands out above all others. Before a national audience on NBC on Sunday night, October 20, Peyton Manning will return to Indianapolis as the Denver Broncos face the Colts and new quarterback Andrew Luck at Lucas Oil Stadium. The NFL released regular-season schedules on Thursday, tabbing the remade […]
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By PAUL SIEGFRIED ISL Correspondent It’s the time of year when Mel Kiper’s hair is in full bloom and every pro football prognosticator pulls out their crystal ball. That’s right. It’s time for the NFL Draft, and the speculation as to who will end up where is well underway. For the Indianapolis Colts, an active […]
Continue ReadingFrom the National Football League The Indianapolis Colts will face the New York Giants August 18 in a primetime preseason matchup at Meadowlands Stadium, the NFL announced as it released exhibition schedules Thursday. The Sunday night contest featuring quarterbacks Andrew Luck of the Colts and Eli Manning of the Giants will be broadcast at 8 p.m. […]
Continue ReadingBy PAUL SIEGFRIED ISL Correspondent A year ago, the Indianapolis Colts were in middle of a seismic shift. Peyton Manning was gone, a new coach was coming in, and the team was staring at a lengthy rebuilding process after a 2-14 season. Even with talented top draft pick Andrew Luck coming in to try and […]
Continue ReadingFrom the Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts today hired Pep Hamilton as the team’s offensive coordinator. Hamilton comes to Indianapolis following three seasons on the Stanford University coaching staff, his last two as the team’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Pep Hamilton is a sharp, detailed and innovative coach who is a rising star in […]
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Note: The author is a Pittsburgh Steelers fan who once blamed ex-Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Bruce Arians for his favorite team’s offensive struggles. By J.W. CALINGER ISL Correspondent As if it isn’t bad enough that our team missed the playoffs, Pittsburgh Steelers fans feel a little extra sting when we see the man we blamed for […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Indy Sports Legends writers covered tons of games in 2012. Here, in my opinion, are the best 10 covered by members of the staff. All of the games were played in the state of Indiana. Some of the work was done for other publications, but nonetheless, the talent on the ISL staff witnessed the […]
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By JIM JOHNSON ISL Correspondent There’s something about Chuck Pagano that makes him special. It isn’t that he’s a football coach in the most popular league in the world. It isn’t that he was cancer-stricken and able to overcome the illness. It’s about the way he lives, his thought process and the attitude he has […]
Continue ReadingFrom the Indianapolis Colts The NFL announced Wednesday that Indianapolis Colts cornerback Cassius Vaughn has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 14. This marks the first time Vaughn has earned the award in his career. Last week against Tennessee, Vaughn recorded a three-yard interception return for a touchdown in the […]
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