Eric Ivie
Eric owns and operates Red Zone Writing and is a lifelong football fan. He is particularly fond of the Chicago Rush, the Seattle Seahawks, the Indianapolis Colts, the Michigan Wolverines, and his alma mater, Texas A&M. He is a husband and a father of two.
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Hail Caesar: Indianapolis Colts Sign LinebackerThe Indianapolis Colts want warriors and leaders, so it's no surprise that they've signed a linebacker whose name harkens back to one of the greatest military leaders in history. All hail Caesar. Caesar Rayford, that is. -
5 Most Memorable Games in Indianapolis Colts HistoryIndianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck led his team to a heart-stopping 35-33 win over the Detroit Lions in 2012, adding to the list of memorable games in Colts history since moving to Indianapolis in 1984. Here are the 5 most memorable games. -
Predicting the 2013 Indianapolis Colts SeasonBouncing back from the 2-14 debacle that was the 2011 season, the Indianapolis Colts posted an 11-5 regular season record and a trip to the AFC Playoffs in 2012. What can we expect in 2013? -
Indianapolis Colts Running Game is Barren Behind Vick BallardNew offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton plans to give the Indianapolis Colts more balance through the running game this season. But are the Colts equipped for the offensive shift in philosophy? Not if anything happens to Vick Ballard. -
Dwight Freeney Could Lead Indianapolis Colts Fans to Follow San Diego ChargersThe San Diego Chargers are perilously thin at linebacker after an injury to Melvin Ingram, and the Indianapolis Colts connection between Tom Telesco and Dwight Freeney could soon lead to the development of some fans of both the Colts and the Bolts. -
Potential New Teams for Dwight Freeney Could Return Him to Indianapolis as OpponentIndianapolis Colts fans knew it was coming, but it still wasn't easy to swallow the departure of fan favorite Dwight Freeney. As his quest to find a new NFL employer continues, Freeney might end up back in Indianapolis this year--as an opponent. -
Indianapolis Colts Shrewdly Trade Center to Baltimore RavensIn a move that benefits everyone involved, the Indianapolis Colts have traded center A.Q. Shipley to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for a conditional fourth-round draft pick in 2014. -
Indianapolis Colts May Add Another Wide ReceiverThe Indianapolis Colts have a three-day minicamp coming up, and one of its participants will be a wide receiver who spent time in training camp last year with the Minnesota Vikings and who currently stars in the Arena Football League: Kamar Jorden. -
Indianapolis Colts Add to Young, Interesting Receiving CorpsThe Indianapolis Colts have 10 wide receivers on their roster, but only three are no-brainers to make the team. There is a lot of young, interesting talent at the position to keep track of at Colts training camp this summer. -
Rivalry Between Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals Lacks MeaningIndianapolis and Cincinnati are 112 miles apart--less than two hours away from each other down I-74. Yet when Indianapolis Colts fans think of their most bitter rivals, the Cincinnati Bengals are never mentioned. Why is that? -
3 Free Agent Cornerbacks Worth Watching for Indianapolis ColtsThe healthy supply of free agent cornerbacks in the NFL should allow the Indianapolis Colts to get a talented one and a reasonable price. Here are three interesting candidates to consider. -
Indianapolis Colts Sign Enormous Wide ReceiverThe Indianapolis Colts signed another player to a reserve/future contract on Jan. 30, securing the services of wide receiver Jeremy Kelley and once again checking out a prospect with experience in arena football.
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Dwight Freeney's Potential Departure from Indianapolis Colts May Not Be Such a Bad ThingDwight Freeney and seven other Indianapolis Colts starters may not be back in Indy next season, but history has shown fans that this may not be such a bad thing. -
4 Reasons for Indianapolis Colts Fans to Root for San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVIIFour players and coaches from the San Francisco 49ers have ties to the Indianapolis Colts or to Indiana, giving Colts fans some good reasons to root for the Niners in Super Bowl XLVII. -
8 Reasons for Indianapolis Colts Fans to Root for Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVIIThe Indianapolis Colts may have been bounced out of the playoffs by the Baltimore Ravens, but there are still plenty of reasons for Colts fans--and Hoosiers in general--to pull for the Ravens against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII. -
Five Potential Free Agent Offensive Linemen for Indianapolis Colts to TargetIt doesn't require much effort for fans of the Indianapolis Colts to realize that the offensive line needs some help, so here are some potential free agent offensive linemen that the Colts might consider this offseason. -
Indianapolis Colts Reloading for 2013 Season Through Reserve/Future ContractsThe 2012 season for the Indianapolis Colts may be over, but the team is already reloading for next year, signing 10 players to reserve/future contracts.
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Colts Could Be Losing Bruce Arians, Tom TelescoIt's the natural order of things in the NFL: succeed and move on. This natural order could be costing the Indianapolis Colts two very important architects of the team's 11-5 dream season and playoff berth.
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Colts' Inexperience Shows Against Ray Lewis, RavensThe clock struck midnight on the Cinderella season of the Indianapolis Colts on Jan. 6 when the experience and emotion of Ray Lewis and the Baltimore Ravens proved too much for the visiting team in the opening round of the NFL playoffs.
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Ray Lewis' Retirement Announcement a Stroke of GeniusThe announcement by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis that he is retiring at the end of this season couldn't have been more perfectly timed, as the Ravens stagger into a Sunday playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts.
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Luck Shows Grit, Leadership in Last-second Victory Over LionsAndrew Luck didn't have a particularly good game on Sunday as his Indianapolis Colts struggled on the road against the Detroit Lions. But when it counted most, the rookie delivered with grit and leadership as the Colts escaped with a 35-33 victory.
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The Bowl Games That Could Have Been Without the BCSThis year's college bowl game schedule is downright awful, including the absence of three very good teams from BCS bowl games that deserved to be there. What would have happened with an eight-team playoff, instead?
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Javon Belcher's Actions Bring Attention to Gun Control, Not Domestic ViolenceIn the wake of the horrifying events in Kansas City on Dec. 1 at the hands of Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Javon Belcher, gun control has been in the limelight. But it's the actions of the individual, not the weapon, that need to be scrutinized instead.
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Top Five Sports Feuds of 2012Sports bring out the fighter in their participants--and, on occasion, in their fans--but sometimes that fight spills out beyond the arena, resulting in ongoing feuds. Here are the top five sports feuds that we were all treated to in 2012.
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Heisman Race Shaping Up for an Unorthodox FinishThe 2012 Heisman Trophy race has been an interesting one, and now that the regular season rapidly approaches its end, the most prestigious award in college football may wind up in the hands of an unorthodox recipient.
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Indianapolis Colts' Soft Schedule Assists in Playoff RunThe Indianapolis Colts are 7-4 so far this season after a humiliating 2-14 campaign in 2011. But midnight could strike on this Cinderella story as soon as they start playing against strong teams.
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Colts Check in at the Hilton for Victory Over BillsThe Indianapolis Colts don't always have to rely on Luck to win a game. Sometimes a day at the Hilton is what the team needs. Rookie T.Y. Hilton helped pace the Colts to a 20-13 victory over the Buffalo Bills that keeps Indy in the playoff hunt.
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Johnny Manziel Makes Strong Case for First Freshman WinnerTexas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel clearly didn't get the memo that freshmen don't beat the defending national champions at their house and that freshmen can't win the Heisman Trophy.
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Comparing Andrew Luck to Peyton Manning Goes Beyond StatisticsIndianapolis Colts fans love to compare Andrew Luck to Peyton Manning. According to the statistics, Luck is off to a better start to his career than Manning, but there's more to it than statistics.Also published on:
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Heisman Trophy Watch: Teddy Bridgewater Turning Heads at LouisvilleUnder center for the unbeaten Louisville Cardinals, who are hovering just outside the BCS top 8, is a sophomore quarterback named Teddy Bridgewater, who is hovering just outside the Heisman Trophy conversation. Maybe it's time we let him in.
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Texas A&M Surprises with SEC Success: Fan TakeWhen the SEC schedule came out in December, I never realistically expected the Texas A&M Aggies to finish better than 5-7 on the year. Now the potential is there for a 9-3 mark and a nice bowl game against a familiar foe.
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Seattle Seahawks: Jermaine Kearse Gets His Shot After Obomanu Injury: Fan TakeThe Seattle Seahawks placed wide receiver Ben Obomanu (wrist) on injured reserve on Oct. 30, ending his season, and promoted wide receiver Jermaine Kearse from the practice squad to the 53-man roster, giving Kearse his first NFL opportunity.
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Fantasy Football: Five Frightful Quarterback Schedules: Fan TakeHalloween is a time for haunted houses, frightening costumes, and scary movies, but for fantasy football managers relying on these five quarterbacks to lead them to glory, the terror is likely to last well beyond October 31.
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Fantasy Football: Five Quarterbacks with Great Schedules: Fan TakeAs fantasy football managers head down the home stretch of the 2012 season, weekly matchups play a big factor in success or failure in qualifying for and advancing in the playoffs. Here are five quarterbacks who have optimal schedules from here on out.
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Fantasy Football: Five Defenses to Exploit Down the Stretch: Fan TakeFantasy football managers are in the second half of the season now, with the playoffs on the near horizon. Focusing on which NFL defenses your fantasy football players compete against each week is vital for late-season success. Here are 5 to exploit.
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Seahawks-49ers Rivalry Feels Forced: Fan OpinionAs a fan of the Seattle Seahawks fan, I'm supposed to hate the San Francisco 49ers, but I just don't feel it, and the rivalry feels forced. There are a couple of teams I hate, though, from Seattle's days in the AFC West, and those are real rivalries.
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Stefphon Jefferson: Dark Horse Heisman Candidate Comes from a Wolf PackWay out in Reno, there's a school that not many college football fans notice: the Nevada Wolf Pack. Among that Wolf Pack is a dark horse--a dark horse candidate for the 2012 Heisman Trophy in the form of running back Stefphon Jefferson.
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Seahawks Drop Passes, Game Against 49ers: Fan TakeThe Seattle Seahawks lost to the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 18 by a score of 13-6 in a contest they could have won if they would have executed one important part of the game plan: catch the ball.
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Seahawks' Keys to Beating 49ers: Fan TakeThe Seattle Seahawks (4-2) travel to California on Oct. 18 to face the NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers (4-2) in a crucial battle for both teams in a tight division race. What can the Seahawks do to beat the Niners?
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Geno Smith's Stumble Opens Heisman Door for Collin KleinTexas Tech handed Geno Smith and the West Virginia Mountaineers their hindquarters on a platter on Oct. 13, hammering them 49-14. In the process, Smith's stranglehold on the Heisman Trophy was loosened, opening the door for Collin Klein of Kansas State.
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Geno Smith's Perseverance Solidifies Heisman Trophy Frontrunner StatusWith a strong victory on the road against Texas, West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith has solidified his status as the Heisman Trophy frontrunner--but not by posting gaudy statistics. This time, he focused on a different aspect of Heisman-worthiness.
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Johnny Manziel for the Heisman Trophy?A redshirt freshman at Texas A&M, quarterback Johnny Manziel could be making some noise for Heisman Trophy consideration.
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Colts Head Coach Chuck Pagano Fighting Leukemia: Fan TakeThe Indianapolis Colts have announced that head coach Chuck Pagano has been diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APML) and will be away from the team for "a period of time." Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians will fill in as interim head coach.
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Pitfalls Await Texas A&M: Fan TakeThe Texas A&M Aggies are off to a good start with a 3-1 record and their first SEC victory under their belt. Of their remaining 8 games, three are pretty brutal opponents. But the other five are no pushovers, either, and represent potential pitfalls.
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Officials Rob Seahawks and Packers Fans Alike: Seahawks Fan ReactionI should be happy, but I'm not. My favorite NFL team, the Seattle Seahawks, "won" against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 24, but I feel just as robbed by the officials as Packers fans do.
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Keys to Seattle Seahawks Beating Green Bay Packers on MNF: Fan TakeAt first glance, seeing the Green Bay Packers (1-1) up next for my favorite team, the Seattle Seahawks (1-1), makes me a little light-headed and queasy. Upon further examination, however, the Seahawks may actually stand a chance on Monday Night Football.
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Indianapolis Colts Prepare for Tough Battle Against Jaguars: Fan TakeThe Indianapolis Colts face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 23 in their first AFC South contest of the season. It won't be easy, but the Colts can win this game. Here's why.
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Texas A&M Should Have No Trouble with South Carolina State: Aggie Alum TakeWith the increasing frequency of FCS teams upsetting FBS teams in college football, I was a little concerned about my alma mater, Texas A&M, hosting FCS opponent South Carolina State. Could this be another upset in the making?
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Replacing Aaron Hernandez in Fantasy Football: Fan TakeAre you singing the Aaron Hernandez blues in your fantasy football league? Here are some tight ends to consider who might be available to you on your league's waiver wire.
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Kellen Winslow Can Succeed with New England Patriots: Fan TakeSources tell ESPN that Kellen Winslow has signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots, providing the team with a replacement for injured Aaron Hernandez while allowing Winslow a chance to succeed in a tight end-friendly environment.
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Heisman Trophy Frontrunner Geno Smith Still Has a Lot to ProveWest Virginia quarterback Geno Smith is now the frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy after USC's Matt Barkley and Michigan State's Le'Veon Bell fell apart on Sept. 15. But does Smith really deserve the award?Also published on:
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Michigan in a No-Win Situation with UMass: Fan TakeThe Michigan Wolverines host the Massachusetts Minutemen at the Big House on Sept. 15 in a completely pointless game in which the Wolverines can’t win. That begs the question: why do they keep scheduling games against programs like UMass?
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James Jones and the Fantasy Football Walk of Shame: Fan ReactionEver spend a long time thinking about hooking up with a hot commodity, only to be terribly disappointed and make the walk of shame home in the middle of the night? Yeah, that's me and James Jones on my fantasy football team.
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Heisman Watch Week 3 RankingsThe results of Week 2's college football games have me rethinking my Heisman Trophy watch list from last week. The top two candidates remain the same, but a running back from Michigan State is quickly gaining momentum.Also published on:
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Florida Gators a Good Start to Aggies' SEC Schedule: Fan TakeWhen the Texas A&M Aggies step onto Kyle Field on Sept. 8, they'll kick off their 2012 season and make their SEC debut with just about the best opponent they could have asked for--the Florida Gators. Here's why.
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Rookie QB Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 1: Fan TakeFive rookie quarterbacks will be under center in Week 1 of the NFL. Are you thinking about starting one of them on your fantasy football team? Let's see how wise that would be.Also published on:
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Kevin Ogletree Worth a Fantasy Football Flier: Fan TakeUntil Sept. 5, hardly anyone had heard of Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Kevin Ogletree. Now fantasy football managers will be clamoring to pick him up. Is he worth it? Or is he just a flash in the pan?
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Texas A&M Billboard in Gainesville Clever, but Not A&M's: Aggie Alum ReactionThe billboard that has popped up in Gainesville, Florida, claiming that the home of the Florida Gators has been "annexed" by Aggie Nation is not the result of anything that Texas A&M University did or approved. It's clever, though, if it's Texas' doing.
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Heisman Watch Week 2 RankingsMost of the 2012 Heisman Trophy candidates had an opportunity to take the field in Week 1 of the college football season, so it's time to make some adjustments to my preseason Heisman Trophy watch list.Also published on:
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Michigan's Flop Against Alabama Still Valuable: Fan ReactionThe Michigan Wolverines looked nothing like the No. 8 team in the nation when they took the field against the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide on Sept. 1 and were immediately and thoroughly hammered, 41-14. However, there is a silver lining.
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Heisman Watch Preseason RankingsThe 2012 college football season is kicking off, so it's time to start kicking around some names of Heisman Trophy candidates. Here are my 10 preseason favorites to win the most prestigious award in college football.Also published on:
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Vontae Davis Gets Fresh Start with Colts: Fan TakeThe trade between the Indianapolis Colts and the Miami Dolphins that has brought cornerback Vontae Davis to Indy is one that will benefit both Davis and the Colts. After a rough 2011 season in Miami, the talented defensive back gets a fresh start in 2012.
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Russell Wilson to Start for Seahawks in Week 1: Fan TakeThe Seattle Seahawks will start the 2012 season with rookie quarterback Russell Wilson under center, head coach Pete Carroll announced on Aug. 26.
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Seattle Seahawks Make Roster Cuts: Fan TakeThe Seattle Seahawks got a jump on the Aug. 27 deadline for roster reductions by waiving 12 players on Aug. 26. Most notably, WR Terrell Owens, OG Deuce Lutui, and OT Alex Barron were among the early roster casualties.
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Colts Start Trimming Roster Ahead of Deadline: Fan TakeThe Indianapolis Colts--and the rest of the NFL--must have their 90-man roster trimmed down to 75 players by 4 p.m. ET on Aug. 27, but Indy is already ahead of the game, waiving 11 players on Aug. 26.
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Austin Collie Shows No Interest in Retiring Despite Concussions: Fan TakeWhile hosting a charity event on Aug. 26, Indianapolis Colts WR Austin Collie, who has suffered four concussions over the past 21 months, indicated that he has no interest in retiring from football.
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Seahawks to Trade Tarvaris Jackson to Buffalo: Fan TakeIt appears likely that quarterback Tarvaris Jackson will be traded from the Seattle Seahawks to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a draft pick, assuming the Bills and Jackson can come to an agreement on a reworked contract.
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Terrell Owens Released by Seahawks: Fan TakeThe Seattle Seahawks have yet to officially announce the roster move, but Terrell Owens has announced on his Twitter account that he has been released by the team.
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Terrell Owens Wearing Out His Welcome with Seahawks?: Fan TakeAs the Seattle Seahawks prepare to take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Aug. 24 in preseason action, Terrell Owens may need a top-notch performance to survive the first round of cuts that are due on Aug. 27.
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Colts at Redskins: What to Watch For: Colts Fan TakeThe Indianapolis Colts travel to take on the Washington Redskins on Saturday, Aug. 25 at 4 p.m. ET, in an important NFL preseason game. As a longtime fan of the Colts, here are some of things I'll be watching when the two teams take the field.
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Seahawks Welcome Rice Back, but Baldwin Has Setback: Fan TakeThe Seattle Seahawks can't seem to catch a break with their wide receivers this preseason. Right on the heels of news that Sidney Rice is back in action comes word that Doug Baldwin appears to have had a setback with his hamstring injury.
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Colts Trade for Gordy, Release Lumpkin: Fan TakeAs the Indianapolis Colts continue to rebuild, the team announced on Aug. 21 that cornerback Josh Gordy has been acquired in a trade from the St. Louis Rams in exchange for an undisclosed 2014 draft pick. LB Larry Lumpkin has been waived.
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Busy Offseason Ahead for Arena Football League: Fan TakeWith the dust settling on the Silver Anniversary season of the Arena Football League, several challenges lie ahead for the league in the offseason. Near as I can tell, here are the major ones.
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Colts WR Austin Collie May Have Another Concussion: Fan TakeAs the Indianapolis Colts battled the Pittsburgh Steelers, one play in particular had a very unfortunate conclusion. Austin Collie appeared to take as many as three blows to the head in rapid succession on one play and may have another concussion.
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Five Indianapolis Colts Who Impressed During Pittsburgh Steelers Game: Fan TakeIt's unusual for me to watch preseason football, but when the Indianapolis Colts battled the Pittsburgh Steelers on Aug. 19, I tuned in. Here are five Colts who stood out in my mind from that game.
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Andrew Luck Looks Good for Indianapolis Colts in Second Preseason Game: Fan TakeWhile the Indianapolis Colts came up short against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Aug. 19 by a score of 26-24, rookie quarterback Andrew Luck continued to impress me in just his second game as a member of the NFL.
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Pete Carroll Starting to Lose His Shine as Seahawks Head Coach: Fan OpinionThis preseason with the Seattle Seahawks has led me to start seriously questioning Pete Carroll's ability as a head coach.
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Tarvaris Jackson Appears on His Way Out of Seattle: Fan TakeBarring disaster with Seattle Seahawks quarterbacks Matt Flynn or Russell Wilson, it appears as though incumbent starter Tarvaris Jackson is on his way out of town.
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ArenaBowl XXV Impressions: Fan OpinionI attended ArenaBowl XXV in person on Aug. 10 and can't say that I agree with many of the negative impressions that people have expressed about the game. Here are some impressions of my own on the Arena Football League's title game.
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The Value of the Neutral Site ArenaBowl: Fan OpinionNow that I've experienced my first neutral site ArenaBowl, I'm very much in favor of continuing the practice of holding the Arena Football League's title game at neutral sites.
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San Jose SaberCats DL Joe Sykes Named Arena Football League Defensive Player of the Year: Fan TakeThe honors keep rolling in for San Jose SaberCats defensive lineman Joe Sykes after his masterful 2012 season in the Arena Football League. At its Silver Anniversary Gala Event on Aug. 9, the league announced Sykes as the Defensive POY.
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Utah Blaze QB Tommy Grady Named Arena Football League's Offensive POY and MVP: Fan TakeAt the Arena Football League's Silver Anniversary Gala Event on Aug. 9, the league announced that Utah Blaze quarterback Tommy Grady has been named the AFL's Offensive Player of the Year and it's Most Valuable Player.
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Arena Football League Gala Event Celebrates 25 Years of Excitement: Fan TakeThe Arena Football League held its Silver Anniversary Gala Event at the Sheraton New Orleans on Aug. 9 and a handful of AFL Field Pass members--including me--had the unique opportunity to observe the league's celebration of 25 years of excitement.
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Arena Football League Commissioner Issues Letter to Fans: Fan TakeJerry B. Kurz, the commissioner of the Arena Football League has issued a letter to fans, touching on a number of issues that have been discussed throughout the league's Silver Anniversary season.
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Arena Football League Legends Are in New Orleans for ArenaBowl XXV: Fan TakeIt didn't take very long to locate a handful of Arena Football League legends here in New Orleans leading up to ArenaBowl XXV, which made for a fantastic first night in the Big Easy.
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ArenaBowl XXV Fans Scarce in New Orleans: Fan TakeMy first day in New Orleans for ArenaBowl XXV was a lot of fun, but where are the fans?
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ArenaBowl XXV Festivities Begin with a Multitude of Awards: Fan TakeThe Arena Football League has started handing out awards as ArenaBowl XXV approaches, with a wide receiver, defensive back, defensive and offensive linemen, a kicker, and two coaches receiving honors.
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Terrell Owens to Join Seattle Seahawks?: Fan ReactionApparently, the Seattle Seahawks are trying to sign Terrell Owens. I suddenly have a headache.
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Indianapolis Colts Release Ijalana, Sign Arena Player: Fan TakeThe Indianapolis Colts made a couple roster moves on Aug. 1, waiving last year's second-round draft pick and replacing him with a player from the Arena Football League.
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Jake Locker Gaining Fantasy Football Relevance Quickly: Fan TakeSigns are pointing up for Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker from both a real-world and a fantasy football standpoint. Fantasy football managers--especially those in keeper and dynasty leagues--should definitely take notice.
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Braylon Edwards Signed by Seattle Seahawks: Fan ReactionDespite being an enormous fan of both the Seattle Seahawks and of Michigan Wolverines football, I'm hard-pressed to get excited about the Hawks' signing of wide receiver Braylon Edwards.
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Three Potentially Disappointing Fantasy Football Tight Ends: Fan TakeFantasy football managers have to guard against overpaying for name recognition on draft day, and the tight end position is no different than any other. Here are three tight ends who could potentially leave fantasy football owners disappointed.
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Three Fantasy Football Tight End Sleepers: Fan TakeFantasy football managers are always looking for a bargain, and the tight end position is no exception. Fortunately, there are bargains to be had at tight end, and here are three of them to consider stashing on draft day as potential sleepers.
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Marshawn Lynch May Avoid Suspension in 2012: Fan TakeSeattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch, through his attorney, pleaded not guilty on July 25 to misdemeanor charges stemming from his recent arrest in California and may avoid an NFL suspension this year.
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Joseph Addai Released by New England Patriots: Colts Fan ReactionWith news surfacing that the New England Patriots have released Addai after he "quit" during a conditioning test, the Indianapolis Colts are starting look like they might have known what they were doing when they released him.
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Edgerrin James to Be Enshrined in Colts Ring of Honor: Fan ReactionFor a guy who I thought should have been left on the board for the sake of drafting Ricky Williams in 1999, Edgerrin James turned out to be better than most any Indianapolis Colts fan could have imagined. Now he'll join the Colts' Ring of Honor.
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Atlanta Falcons LB Lofa Tatupu Out for the Season: Fan ReactionThe news for Atlanta Falcons linebacker Lofa Tatupu has gone from bad to worse. Jay Adams reports on the Falcons' website that head coach Mike Smith has ruled Tatupu out for the season with a pectoral injury suffered last week while working out.
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NFL Network Crew Announced for Arena Football League Playoffs: Fan ReactionThe NFL Network has set the crew for the broadcast of the first two NET10 Arena Football Friday broadcasts of the Arena Football League playoffs, calling on David Baumann, Anthony Herron, and Sherdrick Bonner to cover the games.
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Would Aaron Berry Be Good for Indianapolis Colts?: Fan OpinionCornerback Aaron Berry is currently persona non grata in the NFL and among its fans after two arrests in a short period of time and his release from the Detroit Lions. He may be very unpopular right now, but what if he joined the Indianapolis Colts?
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Seattle Seahawks, Chris Clemons Come to Agreement: Fan TakeIt appears that the contract haggling between defensive end Chris Clemons and the Seattle Seahawks is finally over, and that's a very good thing.
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Indianapolis to Gain Indoor Football Team: Fan TakeThe Ultimate Indoor Football League (UIFL) announced on July 23 that a team called the Indianapolis Panthers will be joining the league for the 2013 season, providing the team and the league a fresh start.
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UIFL Adds Second Team for 2013 Season: Fan TakeThe Ultimate Indoor Football League (UIFL) announced on July 23 that the Indianapolis Panthers will enter the league for the 2013 season, joining the Missouri Monsters as expansion teams.
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Michigan RB Fitzgerald Toussaint Suspended Indefinitely After DUI Arrest: Fan ReactionHeading into the 2012 season, the Michigan Wolverines will be without star running back Fitzgerald Toussaint, as head coach Brady Hoke has suspended him indefinitely after he was arrested for DUI shortly before midnight on July 21.
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True Indianapolis Colts Fans Don't Abandon Their Team: Fan OpinionA recent article by Phil Richards in the Indianapolis Star reveals that there are Indianapolis Colts fans and there are Peyton Manning fans. I'm a Colts fan, and true Colts fans don't abandon their team just because Manning is gone.
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Five Things to Look Forward to at Indianapolis Colts Training Camp: Fan TakeThe Indianapolis Colts head to training camp in Anderson, Ind., on July 28 and start preparations in earnest for the 2012 season on July 29. I plan to be there for a couple days. Here are five things I'm looking forward to the most.
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Chicago Rush Fall to Cleveland Gladiators to Close Out Frustrating Season: Fan TakeHow appropriate that the Chicago Rush season ended on a fluke Hail Mary pass and a 60-54 loss to the Cleveland Gladiators on July 21. That's just the way that most of the season has gone for the Rush: so close, yet so far away.
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Arena Football League Playoffs Schedule Set: Fan TakeThe Arena Football League's 25th regular season has come to a close, and now eight teams in the league will battle it out for a trip to the coveted ArenaBowl XXV in New Orleans on August 10.
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Kenny Britt: Should He Stay or Should He Go in Fantasy Football?: Fan TakeBetween another knee surgery and a new DUI arrest, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt has raised a big question for fantasy football managers: should he be drafted? And if so, when?
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Doug Martin Gains Fantasy Football Value Because LeGarrette Blount Can't Get to Work on Time: Fan TakeTampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount sounds like a train wreck waiting to happen, so I've bumped rookie running back Doug Martin up on my fantasy football draft rankings. I suggest you do the same.
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Arena Football League's American Conference Playoffs Set: Fan TakeIt came down to the last weekend of the Arena Football League's regular season for three of the four American Conference playoff seeds to be set, but it's finally done.
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Indianapolis Colts Acquire Cornerback from Philadelphia Eagles: Fan TakeThe Indianapolis Colts and the Philadelphia Eagles have engineered a trade, sending cornerback D.J. Johnson to Indy in exchange for defensive tackle Ollie Ogbu.
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Lofa Tatupu Injured While Lifting Weights: Fan ReactionAtlanta Falcons linebacker Lofa Tatupu's return to the NFL is not off to a good start. He has injured his pectoral muscle while working out, reports Jay Adams on the Falcons' website.
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Tebow Mania Trumps Arena Football Championship Game on NFL Network: Fan ReactionTim Tebow has super powers. He's faster than a speeding bullet, he can leap tall buildings in a single bound, and now he can bounce a football league's championship game from prime time on the NFL Network.
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Indianapolis Colts Sign Andrew Luck: Fan ReactionIt's finally done. Andrew Luck has signed his rookie contract with the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced on July 19. What a relief. I guess.
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Indianapolis Colts Add Defensive Lineman: Fan TakeThe Indianapolis Colts continue to beef up their roster prior to training camp, announcing on July 19 that they have signed defensive tackle Jason Shirley.
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Chicago Rush, Cleveland Gladiators Collide in Season Finale: Fan TakeIt's hard to believe that the Arena Football League's regular season is almost over. As Week 20 approaches, the Chicago Rush and Cleveland Gladiators will gear up one more time on July 21 and try to finish a disappointing season on a positive note.
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ArenaBowl XXV Sweepstakes Ends Soon; Don't Enter It: Fan TakeBack on July 11, the Arena Football League announced a sweepstakes for a trip for two to the Avitae ArenaBowl XXV in New Orleans on August 10. The deadline for entering that contest is fast approaching: July 20 at noon ET. Don't do it.
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Marshawn Lynch's Attorney Previews DUI Defense Strategy: Fan ReactionThe attorney for Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch contends that he may not have been drunk at the time of his arrest. Based on my experience as a former probation officer, I find that argument difficult to swallow.
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Arena Football League Three-Way Tiebreaker Clarified: Fan TakeThanks to an alert from a National Conference team and an explanation from the Arena Football League office, I finally understand the three-way tiebreaker system for determining a division champion. And a few days ago, I was dead wrong about it.
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Three Potentially Disappointing Fantasy Football Wide Receivers: Fan TakeThere is a deep pool of WRs available to managers of fantasy football teams this season, so it's pretty hard to completely screw things up on draft day. But to maximize the value of your draft picks, hesitate before pulling the trigger on these three.
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Three Potentially Disappointing Fantasy Football Running Backs: Fan TakeNo fantasy football manager wants to draft a running back too high, only to experience the frustration of being let down week after week. Here are three running backs to give a second thought to before drafting.
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Three Potentially Disappointing Fantasy Football Quarterbacks: Fan TakeDon't get suckered in to drafting a quarterback for your fantasy football team just because of his name. Here are three QBs that you'll want to think seriously about before signing them to your squad.
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Marshawn Lynch Joins NFL Arrest Parade: Fan ReactionThe NFL arrest parade continues, and this time, it's a member of my favorite team: the Seattle Seahawks. Marshawn Lynch is now the proud owner of a brand new DUI arrest.
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Arena Football League Allows Fans to Vote on Players of the Year: Fan TakeBeginning July 17, the Arena Football League will allow its fans to vote for their choices on six annual awards given to outstanding players.
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Indianapolis Colts with Fantasy Football Value: Fan TakeDespite what is sure to be a brutal season for the Indianapolis Colts, there are some Colts players who hold some fantasy football value in 2012.
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Fantasy Football Value of Seattle Seahawks Receivers: Fan TakeTaking a look at the value of Seattle Seahawks receivers in the 2012 fantasy football season.
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Indianapolis Colts Sign Free Agent LB Larry Lumpkin: Fan TakeThe Indianapolis Colts announced that they have signed free agent linebacker Larry Lumpkin, who had gone undrafted in last week's supplemental draft. The roster move now gives the Colts 14 linebackers on their roster.
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National Conference Playoff Picture Hinges on Two Final Games: Fan TakeWe know which teams will represent the National Conference in the Arena Football League playoffs this year, but only one seed has been set so far. Determining the final three seeds will come down to two important games in the final week.
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American Conference Playoff Setup Comes Down to Final Week in Arena Football League: Fan TakeThree American Conference teams had the opportunity to clinch playoff berths in the Arena Football League in Week 19, but only the Jacksonville Sharks took advantage of it, leaving three teams fighting for the two final spots heading into Week 20.
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Reggie Gray, Chicago Rush Earn Road Win in Rivalry Game: Fan TakeChicago Rush WR/KR Reggie Gray has an axe to grind with the Arena Football League for leaving him out of the Ironman of the Year discussion. He took out his frustration on the Milwaukee Mustangs on July 14, leading his team to a 57-54 victory.
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Seattle Seahawks Show Big Mike Williams the Door: Fan ReactionWide receiver Mike Williams' second chance is over, as the Seattle Seahawks have released him from the team in a good decision that saves them $3 million.
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San Antonio Talons Secure No. 1 Seed in National Conference Playoffs: Fan TakeOnce again, Nick Davila was on the short end of a last-second finish against Aaron Garcia--this time with the San Antonio Talons beating the Arizona Rattlers, 62-61, to secure the No. 1 seed in the National Conference playoffs.
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Seattle Seahawks Open Training Camp Registration to Fans: Fan TakeLast week, the Seattle Seahawks announced their 2012 training camp schedule, along with requirements that everyone interested in attending register online with the team in advance. The Seahawks' training camp website and registration process is now open.
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Arena Football League's American Conference Playoff Picture: Fan TakeThe Arena Football League's American Conference is still all knotted up as the league enters its 19th week of the 20-week season, aside from the Philadelphia Soul. So where does everyone stand heading into Week 19?
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Utah Blaze Get Rare NFL Network Coverage on Arena Football Friday: Fan TakeWhen NET10 Arena Football Friday kicks off on July 13, it will be a rare opportunity for Arena Football League fans like myself to watch the Utah Blaze on the NFL Network as they battle the Cleveland Gladiators. How can we make this happen more often?
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Milwaukee Mustangs, Chicago Rush Brace for War on I-94: Fan TakeThere may not be any playoff spots at stake in the Arena Football League contest between the Milwaukee Mustangs and the visiting Chicago Rush, but there's still plenty to play for in the War on I-94 on July 14.
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The Arena Football League's Week 19 National Conference Playoff Picture: Fan TakeWe know who the four playoff teams will be from the National Conference in the Arena Football League this year. What remains unknown is how they'll all be seeded. Let's check it out.Also published on:
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Philadelphia Eagles Bring in Receiver from Arena Football League: Fan ReactionThe Philadelphia Eagles have invited Arena Football League wide receiver Anthony "Tiger" Jones to training camp. Eagles fans would be wise not to write Jones off as just another camp body.
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Chicago Rush to Miss Playoffs for First Time in History: Fan ReactionThe Chicago Rush are out of the Arena Football League playoffs, and I'm really angry about it. Why? Well, it took me awhile to figure it out.Also published on:
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For Chicago Rush, the Arena Football League Playoffs Begin Now: Fan TakeIn each of their first 10 years of existence, the Chicago Rush have qualified for the Arena Football League playoffs. If the Rush hope to keep that streak alive, the playoffs begin for them on July 8 when they host the San Antonio Talons.Also published on:
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Children's Museum of Indianapolis Offers Unique Shipwreck ExhibitThe Spanish merchant vessel, Nuestra Senora de Begona, sank in the Dominican Republic in 1725 while carrying contraband. I was able to see the artifacts and visit with the archaeologists who are recovering them at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
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NFL Announces Supplemental Draft Details: Fan TakeThe NFL has announced that the 2012 supplemental draft will be held on July 12 and that eight players will be eligible for selection, including former Baylor and Utah WR Josh Gordon.
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Seattle Seahawks Announce Training Camp Schedule: Fan TakeThe Seattle Seahawks have announced the schedule of their 2012 training camp, including the need for fans to plan ahead if they wish to attend any of the practices.
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Breaking Down the American Conference Playoff Race Entering Week 18: Fan TakeThe Philadelphia Soul aside, the playoff race in the Arena Football League's American Conference is a mess. Let's see if we can make any sense of it as we enter Week 18 of the 20-week regular season.Also published on:
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Breaking Down the National Conference Playoff Race Entering Week 18: Fan TakeWith three weeks remaining in the 2012 Arena Football League season, let's take a look at the playoff situation for the four contenders for the final two spots within the National Conference.Also published on:
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Turnovers, Fred Williams Too Much for Chicago Rush to Overcome Against San Jose: Fan TakeTurnovers and San Jose SaberCats WR/KR Fred Williams were too much for the Chicago Rush on June 30 in a 75-61 loss that puts a serious damper on the Rush's playoff hopes.Also published on:
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Indianapolis Colts Announce Training Camp Schedule, Activities: Fan TakeThe 2012 Indianapolis Colts training camp runs from July 29 through August 17 at Anderson University in Anderson, Ind. Find out more details about the practice schedule, as well as some activities for fans of all ages at Colts City.
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Chicago Bears Are Favored to Beat Indianapolis Colts in Season Opener, Per Jim Irsay: Fan ReactionAccording to Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, his team is a 10-point underdog to the Chicago Bears for the season opener. That seems a little low to this Colts fan.
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Texas A&M to Begin Football Season Two Men Short: Fan PerspectiveThe Texas A&M Aggies already have an uphill battle ahead of them as they join the SEC. Now they'll start the season down two players after head coach Kevin Sumlin suspended them for violating team rules. This Aggie thinks that's okay, though.Also published on:
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Arena Football League Playoff Picture Heading into Week 17: Fan TakeHere's how things stand in the Arena Football League's playoff race with just four weeks remaining in the 2012 regular season.Also published on:
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Chicago Rush to Honor Those Who Protect Us: Fan TakeThe Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League will be honoring past and present members of the U.S. military as well as Cook County first responders during their last two home games of the regular season.Also published on:
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Brian Banks' Path to NFL Might Be Expedited by Time in Arena League: Fan OpinionBrian Banks is trying his hardest to make it onto an NFL roster. I have a great idea for how he can improve his chances: spent some time in the Arena Football League.
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Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Questions Are Tiresome: Fan OpinionWe're still over a month away from training camp, and this lifelong Seattle Seahawks fan is already sick of all the questions being asked about who the team's starting quarterback will be.
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Chicago Rush Victory Inspires Cautious Optimism: Fan TakeEven though the Chicago Rush won comfortably on Saturday night in the Arena Football League, they still have some things to work on.Also published on:
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Kansas City Command, Chicago Rush Tangle in Central Division Rematch: Fan TakeIt took awhile, but the Kansas City Command are finally getting it into gear, and on June 23, they'll host the Central Division rival Chicago Rush in a rematch of their April 7 battle. These aren't the same two teams from April, though.Also published on:
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Arena Football Fans Step Up for Fallen Player's Daughter: Fan TakeThe Chicago Rush Fan Club has put together what is sure to be a very popular fundraiser for the 2-year-old daughter of a fallen player, Johnie Kirton.Also published on:
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Jorrick Calvin Makes Memorable First Impression with the Chicago Rush: Fan TakeJorrick Calvin was just the latest in a long string of defensive backs to cycle through the Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League. And then he played. The Rush just might have something with this Jorrick Calvin guy in his neon yellow shoes.Also published on:
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Examining the Arena Football League's National Conference Playoff Picture: Fan TakeFifteen weeks down with five to go in the Arena Football League, and the National Conference playoff picture isn't much clearer than it was before the Silver Anniversary season began. Six teams are fighting for four playoff spots.Also published on:
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Examining the Arena Football League Playoff Picture: Fan TakeLet's take a look at the six teams vying for three playoff spots in the Arena Football League's American Conference.Also published on:
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Arena Football League Confirms Labor AgreementLate Sunday night, the Arena Football League (AFL) officially confirmed that it has reached a labor agreement with the Arena Football League Players Union (AFLPU), announcing the resolution to the matter through a June 17 press release.Also published on:
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Chicago Rush Smother Georgia Force to Stay in Playoff Race: Fan TakeThe Chicago Rush upped their home record to 7-0 in the 2012 Arena Football League season by crushing the Georgia Force on June 16 by a score of 62-27. The victory kept the Rush within a half-game of the final playoff spot in the National Conference.Also published on:
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Arena Football League, Union Reportedly Reach Labor AgreementThe Arena Football League (AFL) and the Arena Football League Players Union (AFLPU) reportedly reached a labor agreement on June 16. Terms of the agreement have not yet been disclosed.Also published on:
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Former NFL Player Faces Federal Arson Charges: Fan TakeFormer San Diego Chargers and Seattle Seahawks defensive back Kevin Ellison has been arrested and charged with setting his Liberty Lake, Wash., apartment on fire on June 14. Ellison allegedly told investigators that "God" told him to do it.
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Chicago Rush Have Georgia on Their Minds in Week 15 Clash: Fan TakeThe Chicago Rush will have Georgia--and redemption--on their minds on June 16 when the Georgia Force come to town in an important Arena Football League battle heavy with playoff implications for both squads.Also published on:
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A Review of the Arena Football League Labor Strife: Fan OpinionThere are interesting things to be learned from the labor dispute in the Arena Football League. Here's what I learned.Also published on:
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Arena Football League Players and the Union: Fan TakeArena Football League players discuss the players' union from their perspective.Also published on:
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Players Offer Perspective on Arena Football League Labor Issues: Fan TakeIn my quest to achieve a better understanding of the labor issues surrounding the Arena Football League and the players' union, I feel that it's important to examine the conflict from several angles. Here is some feedback from AFL players.Also published on:
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AFL Players Union Issues Response to League's Open Letter: Fan TakeA day after the Arena Football League issued its open letter to fans regarding the ongoing labor issues that have twice disrupted play this season, the Arena Football League Players Union (AFLPU) has issued a lengthy response on its website.Also published on:
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Chicago Rush to Feature Teddy Bear Toss on June 16: Fan TakeThe Chicago Rush have announced that they will feature the second annual Teddy Bear Toss during the June 16 Arena Football League game against the Georgia Force--just one of many activities scheduled for the day.Also published on:
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Fans React to Arena Football League's Open LetterOn June 12, the Arena Football League issued an open letter to its fans, offering its perspective in the on-going labor issues between the league and the players' union. Fans were quick to react.Also published on:
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Arena Football League Offers Its Perspective on Labor IssuesThe Arena Football League, embroiled in labor issues with the players' union since the onset of its Silver Anniversary season, released an open letter to its fans on June 12. Read it here in its entirety.Also published on:
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Antonio Bryant the Latest Reclamation Project in Seattle: Fan TakeWith Jason LaCanfora's report that Antonio Bryant will be taking a physical and joining the Seattle Seahawks in their minicamp, I'm a bit puzzled as to why the Seahawks are doing this.
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Ten Things the Chicago Rush Did Well Against Utah Blaze: Fan TakeMy Chicago Rush just had their hindquarters handed to them on a platter in record-setting fashion by the Utah Blaze on June 9 in the Arena Football League by a score of 68-28. I found some things that the Rush did particularly well in this game, however.Also published on:
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Arena Football League Team Forfeits Game, Tests Fans' Patience: Fan ReactionThe Arena Football League game between the Pittsburgh Power and the Cleveland Gladiators on June 8 goes down as a Power victory by a score of 2-0. No, it wasn't a defensive battle. The Gladiators simply refused to take the field, resulting in a forfeit.Also published on:
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Chicago Rush Looking for Rare Road Win Against Utah Blaze: Fan TakeThe Chicago Rush passed a big test last week with a victory over the Spokane Shock at Allstate Arena, but there's no time to rest. The team faces another huge test on June 9 against the Utah Blaze, and this one involves the dreaded "R" word: road.Also published on:
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Seattle Seahawks Get Caught with Hand in Cookie Jar: Fan ReactionThe Seattle Seahawks have been caught cheating, and for their crime of having live contact during one of their recent organized team activities (OTAs), the team has had two days of OTAs and a day of workouts taken away by the NFL.
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A New Perspective on Officiating: Fan TakeIt has become a national pastime to bash the officiating in sports. The next time you're tempted to open your mouth and spew hatred at a referee, though, walk a mile in his or her shoes first.
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There's No Place like Home for Chicago Rush: Fan TakeAfter a grueling month away from home, the Chicago Rush returned to Allstate Arena on June 3 and beat the Spokane Shock, 73-62, for a very important victory in the Arena Football League.Also published on:
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Renaming Arena Football League Transactions: Fan OpinionTransactions abound in the Arena Football League as teams try to find that winning roster combination. The league has a variety of lists on which teams can place players, but many of the list names are confusing to fans. Here's a better way.Also published on:
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Signing Terrell Owens was Worst Thing Allen Wranglers Could Have Done: Fan OpinionUndoubtedly, when the Allen Wranglers of the Indoor Football League signed Terrell Owens over the winter, they did so as a publicity stunt. Be careful what you wish for, Wranglers. Now you're getting all kinds of publicity, but not the good kind.
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Chicago Rush Face Stiff Challenge in Spokane Shock: Fan TakeThe Chicago Rush limp into their June 3 Arena Football League game on a 2-4 slide over the past six games and a two-game losing streak that has put their playoff hopes in jeopardy. It doesn't get any easier with the Spokane Shock coming to town.Also published on:
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The Case for Arena Football in Indiana: Fan OpinionWith Arena Football League commissioner Jerry B. Kurz recently announcing that a new developmental league is in the works for 2013, it seems like a good time to make some noise about bringing an arena football team back home to Indiana.Also published on:
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Arena Football League to Revive Developmental League: Fan ReactionArena Football League commissioner Jerry Kurz announced in a May 25 on-air interview during NET10 Arena Football Friday that the league will be reviving a developmental league in 2013. This is a very exciting announcement.Also published on:
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Terrell Owens Cut by Allen Wranglers, Can 'No Longer Be Tolerated'Terrell Owens has worn out his welcome in Texas again. The Allen Wranglers of the Indoor Football League have cut Owens--as both a player and as an owner.
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Arena Football League Player DiesFans of the Arena Football League were stunned to learn that San Jose SaberCats FB/LB Johnie Kirton has passed away in Santa Clara, Calif. He was 26 years old.Also published on:
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Exploring the Woes of the Chicago Rush: Fan OpinionThe Chicago Rush are reeling. After a 4-0 start to the 2012 Arena Football League season, the Rush have staggered to a 2-4 record in their past six games. What in the name of Grabowski is going on?
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Former NFL Receiver Charged with Attempted MurderFormer NFL and Arena Football League wide receiver Bobby Sippio, Jr. has been arrested in Florida and charged with attempted murder, armed robbery, aggravated battery, and kidnapping.
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Donovan Morgan Returns to Philadelphia SoulThe Captain is back in Philadelphia. Wide receiver Donovan Morgan has been activated from Injured Reserve by the Philadelphia Soul after a seven-week absence and will return to Arena Football League action in Week 12.
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Indianapolis 500 Fans Can See Hot Wheels for Real at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Fan TakeIt looks like it's going to be a hot weekend in Indianapolis when the wheels start spinning at the 96th running of the Indianapolis 500. It's appropriate, then, that a new exhibit is coming to The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Hot Wheels for Real.
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Indianapolis Colts Trade FB Chris Gronkowski to Denver Broncos for DB Cassius Vaughn: Fan ReactionThe Indianapolis Colts have traded fullback Chris Gronkowski to the Denver Broncos in exchange for defensive back Cassius Vaughn. As a longtime fan of the Colts, I really like this move.
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Indianapolis Colts Sign Defensive Lineman from Arena Football League: Fan TakeIn their continuing preparations for the 2012 NFL season, the Indianapolis Colts have signed defensive lineman Jerry J. Brown from the San Antonio Talons of the Arena Football League.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sign Local Wide Receiver from Arena Football League: Fan TakeMuch of the news surrounding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lately has involved the trade of Kellen Winslow, Jr. and the signing of Dallas Clark, but on May 22, the Bucs signed a wide receiver and Tampa native, Greg Ellingson, from the Arena Football League.Also published on:
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Memorial Day and MLB: Players Killed in Military Action: Fan ResearchThere is a full slate of Major League Baseball games on tap for Memorial Day, which makes it a perfect time to pause and remember the six former major leaguers who gave their lives during military service.
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Kellen Winslow Won't Be Happy with Seattle Seahawks: Fan OpinionIf the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wanted to stick it to Kellen Winslow Jr. for missing a week's worth of organized team activities, they certainly succeeded in doing so by trading him to the Seattle Seahawks. Welcome to tight end hell, Kellen.Also published on:
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Memorial Day and the NFL: Players Killed During Military Service: Fan ResearchHundreds of thousands of American men and women will be remembered on Memorial Day for their ultimate sacrifice in defense of the United States. A total of 26 of these soldiers participated in the NFL, joined the military, and never came home.
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Russell Wilson is Not Drew Brees: Fan OpinionPlease stop comparing Russell Wilson to Drew Brees, Jeff Garcia, or anyone else. Russell Wilson is not Drew Brees. He's his own person.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers to Dump Kellen Winslow for Dallas Clark?: Fan TakeIt looks like Kellen Winslow Jr. is out in Tampa Bay and Dallas Clark might be suiting up for the Buccaneers in 2012. While Bucs fans can't expect the same production out of Clark that Winslow provided, they'll likely enjoy him for another major reason.
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Chicago Rush Tweak Roster During Bye WeekThe Chicago Rush don't have a game this week, but that doesn't mean they're just sitting on their laurels. In the wake of a stinging road loss to the Arizona Rattlers, the Rush have already made a number of roster moves in preparation for Week 12.Also published on:
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Andrew Luck Scores by Returning to Stanford to Finish Degree: Fan TakeThe Indianapolis Colts' No. 1 draft pick Andrew Luck isn't participating in the current on-going organized team activity (OTA), giving an early indication as to what kind of quarterback and teammate Luck is going to be in Indy: a smart one.Also published on: