Archives for August 25, 2008

‘”That’s what happens when you’re a back up you never know,” said Turk Schonert. “All of a sudden your mind’s elsewhere and bang, just like that you’re in a game. So that’s why you’ve got to be focused on every play and concentrating on what you’re doing, and be ready. You just never know and that’s why you need to be prepared.”‘

‘The Bills have announced that the Bills-Lions game this Thursday at Ralph Wilson Stadium is sold out and will be televised locally. The game will air live Thursday, August 28 at 6:30 pm on WKBW-TV in Buffalo, WHAM-TV in Rochester, City TV in Toronto, WTVH-TV in Syracuse and WSEE-TV in Erie.’

‘There’s no quarterback debate, as the staff likes Trent Edwards’ style and attitude; they not only took part in drafting the second-year Stanford grad but have also obviously been pleased with his upside and demonstrated flashes of proficiency. And a good preseason showing shouldn’t provoke radical change, anyway, as the studious Dick Jauron isn’t the type to make an impulse decision in a blowing-rent-money-on-Mega-Millions-tickets manner. He’s going to stick with the sensible course he’s laid out instead of potentially gambling it away.’

‘”We weren’t perfect on every play but we were able to bounce back,” Losman said. “The line did a very good job of protecting all during the first half. They had their hands full with the Colts’ defensive line, because they had their star back in Dwight Freeney.”‘

‘He’s never evolved into anything more than a possession receiver, and an inconsistent one at that. But he pulled in 51 passes last year, the second most of his career, and his experience is vital to a productive passing game while rookie James Hardy acclimates to the NFL.’

‘So Indiana taxpayers footed 87 percent of the $720 million cost to build Lucas Oil Stadium. Elsewhere in the league, it’s a different story.’

‘Both the Bills and the Bulls set their home openers last fall. Warde Manuel, UB’s athletics director, said he secured the date first, but only by a few weeks. And the Bills have long held their final preseason date on the Thursday before Labor Day, according to Russ Brandon, the team’s chief operating officer.’

Little goes right for Colts in first game in new stadium (Indianapolis Star)

Defensive stars return for Colts (Indianapolis Star)

Colts fans captivated by open house (Indianapolis Star)

Housewarming party starts early at new stadium (Indianapolis Star)

Photo gallery (Indianapolis Star)

Colts’ new home is breathtaking (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)

Lucas Oil Stadium is open for business (Fort Wayne News Sentinel)

Opening jitters: Colts struggle in fist game at Lucas Oil Stadium (Terre Haute Tribune Star)

Colts fans, welcome to the great outdoors (Terre Haute Tribune Star)

‘The Luke’ is sweet, but fans seem distracted (Muncie Star Press)

Disappointing finish (Colts.com)

Back to work (Colts.com)

Dramatic unveiling (Colts.com)

Photo gallery (Colts.com)

‘Buffalo allowed just nine first downs, held the ball for more than 42 minutes and ran nearly twice as many plays (71 to 39) as the Colts, who dropped to 3-15 in preseason games since Sept. 2004.’

‘The Colts had nine total first downs compared to Buffalo’s 18.’

‘”Langston had a bad bruise,” said head coach Dick Jauron. “We took him in for x-rays and the x-rays were negative so we’re optimistic.”‘

‘”We weren’t perfect on every play but we were able to bounce back,” said Losman. “The team showed signs of success even when things are not perfect. We were still able to put together long drives like we did and that’s a good thing to see.”‘