Baltimore at Indianapolis (10/12/2008)

i preffer they lose by 3

Quote Originally Posted by Watch:

 Do you think that the Colts dynasty is over?

 

No. Peyton is uncool, but his stardom has made him cool. Horseshoes it is.

Sorry but I couldnt let this pass - dynasty?  Excuse me, 1 title in 9 years is NOWHERE NEAR a dynasty.  I guess you think the Braves were in baseball also, and the St. Louis Browns in '44.  Come on kids get some perspective here, too much ESPN is bad for the brain. This is what happens, we see comments like this.

Dynasties are teams that have sustained excellence - as in championships - over a sustained period of time 4 years minimum, with largely the same group of guys.  The only thing close to that since the early '90's Cowboys are the Patriots, and they weren't in the class of any of the great teams.  They weren't as dominant.  But 3 rings in 4 years in this day and age is pretty impressive anyone must admit, its a shame we have learned they are tainted titles due to belichick' unethical shenanigans.  That Oakland snow game, take that away and they may not have won any.  And they were real lucky to beat Carolina.  Anyway.  90's Cowboys, as much as I dislike them, were a great team, again 3 rngs in 4 years.  And they were dominant at times, and din't cheat.  Then of course the last great dynasty was the '70's Steelers - same guys,6 years and 4 rings, nearly 5.  The Packers in the '60's, same guys, 5 titles in 7 years.  50's Browns, etc.  Celtics in the '50's and '60's - 11 rings in 13 years. Yankees had several strectes of dominance '40's thru '60's. Montreal Canadiens. These are dynasties.  Even the '90's Steelers were better than these Colts, much more balanced, six division titles and a bowl appearance in '95 losing to Dallas in XXX. (I'd mention Pitt beat the Colts to get there but Manning was still getting spoiled and losing big games at UT.)  Wow, that was a first for me, the Colts a dynasty. 

Peyton is the most overrated player in football.  Again, too much Jaworski can really make you crazy.   I'll take Roethlisberger any day of the week.  He is more mobile, bigger, stronger, has a cannon arm, is a great decision maker, and he can handle pressure - unlike Manning.  Steelers rattled him hard in the '05 divisional playoffs, several sacks and he was scared when he wasn't on his tail.   The trick is getitng to him since he's had such a good line, but when you do, he's toast like anyone else and can't make plays like Ben. Heck I'd take Eli over Peyton.

I am taking muy huge cash on Florida, Penn St. OK State, Boise St. and Notre Dame and putting a small 1 or 2 unit play on Baltimore here.  Their defense should be able to handle the colts, even without Rolle.  They should be bale to run and control the clock, missing mason hurts but can be manageable.  Freeney is not helathy.  Nor ios their no.2 receiver. Almost forgot, the Colts are missing their MVP - Mr. Sanders.  They are such a different team without that guy, a true stud.  Also taking Bears for several units, at least 4, and Miami.  Probably Philly.  Leaning Jax and Skins as well.  I suggest never do more than 5 plays. Avoid teasers and parlays whenever possible, your book will simply adore you. GLTA.