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What to expect from the IU-Alabama Rose Bowl? Make mine the Hoosiers -- running away
The oddsmakers have installed IU as a 6 1/2-point favorite. I say they cover, and then some.
Dec 30 • Bob Kravitz
Dopey Report Card (Colts vs. Jaguars)
It was fun and inspiring to watch Philip Rivers, but his addition was a long-long-longshot at best. Six losses in a row. And counting.
Dec 29 • Bob Kravitz
Philip Rivers was a nice story for a couple of games. But he was never going to be the savior as the Colts' losing streak stretches to six…
The Rivers comeback kept us interested down the stretch, but by Sunday, the collapse -- with a lot of extenuating circumstances -- was complete.
Dec 29 • Bob Kravitz
What now with Ballard and Steichen? I say it's time to punt them both
I know injuries have knee-capped this year's once-formidable team, but the results never seem to change in this lost decade of Colts football.
Dec 23 • Bob Kravitz
Dopey Report Card (Colts vs. Seahawks)
A noble effort by the Colts against one of the league's elite teams, but not quite enough in the end as Seattle knocks off Indy, 18-16.
Dec 15 • Bob Kravitz
Old Man Rivers nearly gets it done. I said `nearly.'
Philip Rivers' return was inspiring, if ultimately unsuccessful. The Seahawks won, but the Colts defense and Rivers' smarts kept it close.
Dec 15 • Bob Kravitz
Heisman-doza! Hoosiers quarterback continues to shine as Fernando Mendoza wins IU's first-ever Heisman Trophy
It couldn't happen to a finer young man. Or a better quarterback.
Dec 14 • Bob Kravitz
Grandpa Phil is back
Philip Rivers, age 44 and five years removed from the NFL, will step into the breach and (presumably) lead the Colts through their last four games this…
Dec 10 • Bob Kravitz
Now what for the Colts?
With Daniel Jones' devastating Achilles tear, the Colts are doomed to miss the playoffs. But they have even greater issues moving forward. What to do…
Dec 8 • Bob Kravitz
This is not a drill: IU football, yes football, is the Big Ten champion
Led by a suffocating defense and some clutch throws by likely Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, the Hoosiers played the top-ranked Buckeyes off their…
Dec 7 • Bob Kravitz
I can't wait on IU-Ohio State and, what the heck, I have a prediction/guarantee to make
One more sleep to go before the Big Ten title game at Lucas Oil.
Dec 5 • Bob Kravitz
Dopey Report Card (Colts vs. Texans)
Or, how a missed extra point and some horrendous officiating doomed the Colts.
Dec 1 • Bob Kravitz
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