Tag: NFL

Siegfried: With success comes higher expectations for Colts

By PAUL SIEGFRIED ISL Correspondent There is always a heightened sense of anticipation at the start of every NFL season. Almost every team and their fans think they are better than the year before and are anxious to go out and prove it. For the Indianapolis Colts, unexpected success last season has only fueled that […]

Colts show improvement, but questions still remain

By PAUL SIEGFRIED ISL Correspondent The Indianapolis Colts finally earned a Twitter-delivered seal of approval from owner Jim Irsay following a 20-12 win over the New York Giants Sunday in New York. But just because Irsay was pleased with the win and fans might feel good about the performance, the Colts still have some questions […]

Te’o goes to Chargers in second round

By DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor Unlike Thursday night, Manti Te’o didn’t have to wait too long before hearing his name called during the second round of the NFL Draft tonight. Te’o, thought to be a first-round pick by the pundits, took in the draft from his home state of Hawaii and had to endure […]

Pagano, Elway, Notre Dame backs talk at NFL Combine

By CLIFF BRUNT and DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Editors INDIANAPOLIS — Colts coach Chuck Pagano talked to the media on Friday about his health, the state of the team and his thoughts on Bruce Arians getting hired in Arizona. Here is a 6-minute video of his time at  the podium during the NFL Scouting Combine. ELWAY […]

After getting walloped In title game, ND’s Brian Kelly thinking NFL

By DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor This week has gone from bad to worse for Fighting Irish football fans. After getting shellacked by Alabama in the BCS National Championship Game by Monday night, Brian Kelly was interviewed by the Philadelphia Eagles for their head coaching position. A source with very close ties to Notre Dame […]