‘The defense was sparked by the play of two new starters in Brad Sicoli and Mustafah Muhammad who both were able to record five solo tackles.’
Archives for December 12, 2000
Colts sack Bills with "embarrassing" loss
‘"Whatever Webster defines ’embarrassed’ as … it just happened." Indeed it did.’
Playoff hopes buried under pile of points
‘The Buffalo Bills will be out of the playoffs this season for the first time since 1997.’
Over and out
‘The Miami Dolphins put the top on the Buffalo Bills’ playoff coffin last week, and the Indianapolis Colts covered it with dirt Monday night.’
Johnson, Moulds unleash frustration
‘"It just seems like we have a lot of one-man routes," said Johnson, who has a burser sac problem in his right elbow. "All we get is cover-two and cover-five, and when you’ve got third and long, you’ve got one guy (to throw to). If he’s not there … It’s frustrating."’
Pendry’s plans deserve ticket out of town
‘Everything Pendry has done all season is now open to question, including the decision to purge blocking fullback Sam Gash, the experiment with Sheldon Jackson as the H-back, the empty backfield and his role in firing offensive backfield coach Bishop Harris.’
Knee injury gives Fina rare off-week
‘Fina, a nine-year veteran, had missed just four starts in the last seven seasons.’
Tuesday billboard
‘Buffalo’s defense played nobly, but the offense? Ugh.’
Bills out of playoff hunt after 44-20 loss
‘Last night they drew their final pathetic breath in what has been an extremely disappointing season as the Indianapolis Colts laid an embarrassing 44-20 whipping on them in front of a sellout crowd at the RCA Dome and a national television audience.’
End is here for these Bills
‘When quarterback Rob Johnson, that deer-in-the-headlights look right there for a Monday Night Football audience to see, fumbled on his seventh sack of the night, and that was returned for a score.’
Bills can’t find second wind
‘Indianapolis did not get the fierce snowstorm that paralyzed Chicago yesterday. Instead, it rained heavily most of the day, and by evening, the winds picked up substantially. Thank goodness for the dome.’
Not dead just yet
‘The defense, maddeningly inconsistent this season, set the tone early and remained firm throughout. It limited the Bills to 294 total yards, produced a season-high nine sacks — eight at the expense of starting quarterback Rob Johnson — and posted a pair of second-half touchdowns that enabled the Colts to stretch a 9-6 halftime lead to 37-12 with 9:51 to play.’
Much-needed ringer for Horseshoes
‘Who knows what Phillips was thinking? Perhaps of next year, but surely not of this one.’
Why couldn’t Colts play like this all season?
‘Wade Phillips unofficially threw in the towel early in the second half, choosing to stay far too long with Rob "I’m Not Throwing The Ball And You Can’t Make Me" Johnson instead of Doug Flutie. (Note to Doug: Pack your bags. It’s over in Buffalo, babe).’
Rare, odd blocked punt leads scoring blitz
‘With no pressure in his face, Mohr did a double clutch and nearly kicked into Buffalo guard Jamie Nails, who was blocking Shields.’