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Blog: I'm a little bummed out about the decision to auction off most of Jim Irsay's incredible collection
We know why this is happening: Taxes. Still, it's a shame.
Oct 31 • 
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Braden Smith, back from the mental-health precipice, is better and happier than ever before
A year ago at this time, he took a leave of absence to address serious issues with OCD/religious scrupulosity.
Oct 29 • 
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Dopey Report Card: Colts vs. Titans
If I could give Jonathan Taylor more than an A+, I would. He's been that special.
Oct 27 • 
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It's time for the Colts to add a final piece or two at the trade deadline as Indy surges to 7-1 with blowout victory over Tennessee
Are you listening, Chris Ballard?
Oct 27 • 
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'Hard things are hard'. Undermanned Pacers prepare for daunting early-season schedule
The first 10 games are a gauntlet. And they're facing it without Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner and the injured T.J. McConnell
Oct 22 • 
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Dopey Report Card: Colts vs. Chargers
Lots of terrific grades, with one notable exception. This is one you wouldn't mind bringing home to show your parents.
Oct 20 • 
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Don't look now, but the 6-1 Colts are very much for real
They came into Sunday's game with one victory over a team with a winning record. Then they pummeled the 4-2 Chargers and left no doubt: This team is a…
Oct 20 • 
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In defense of the Indiana Daily Student
Journalism and the First Amendment are under siege by powerful interests. We can't let that happen.
Oct 17 • 
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As good as Jonathan Taylor has been through the years, he's taken his game to a whole new level this year
He leads the league in rushing yards. He leads the league in touchdowns. And he's become a three-down back who can do a little bit of everything.
Oct 16 • 
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Dopey Report Card: Colts vs. Cardinals
The depleted Colts secondary had some issues against Jacoby Brissett, but the Colts persevered and won, 31-27
Oct 13 • 
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They're not just a surprising little story anymore; the Colts, now 5-1, are for real
It took a clutch game-winning drive and a clutch stop with the Cardinals threatening to score the go-ahead touchdown, but Indy found a way.
Oct 12 • 
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IU football changes the national narrative, earns signature win on the road
Until Saturday, the Hoosiers were 0-46 on the road against top 5 teams. Make that 1-46.
Oct 12 • 
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