The Biggest Game in Colts Regular Season History

[Andy]

My article I worked tirelessly on!!

 

 

The Colts are facing the returning Peyton Manning and the Broncos this week in what is the BIGGEST game the Colts have ever played in, in the regular season. 

 

When the Indianapolis Colts moved over from Baltimore in 1983, they were the laughing stock of the league. They were the bottom feeders trying to fight for just a little respect. This went on for years and years with most seasons ending in disapointment. In 1996, there was a spark of hope for the franchise when the Jim Harbaugh-led Colts made it to the AFC Championship and were a catch away from the Super Bowl. Two years later, the turnaround offcially started.

The Colts had the first pick in the draft and were going use it on a quarterback. The two choices were Tennessee's Peyton Manning and Washington's Ryan Leaf. Both were, at the time, can't miss prospects but with high ceilings. Leaf's was higher but Manning's was safer. The Colts went with Manning, who at the time drew mixed results. His first year was mostly disapointing, but it was obvious the talent was there. His 2nd year he made the biggest turnaround in franchise history. He rose, while Leaf fell. The fans were behind Peyton. With stars like Edgerrin James and Marvin Harrison, Manning was in good hands on offense. The Colts were slowly building into a powerhouse. 

A coaching change happened in 2002, where the Colts hired the defensive minded Tony Dungy, and although the playoff struggles continued, it was obvious the mentality was different and something was going to happen soon. In 2004, Manning had what was at the time the greatest season ever statistically. This reassured the fans and the front office that they made the right choice. All he needed was that Super Bowl. Well, in 2006, the Colts made the playoffs but went in struggling on defense. They weren't the odds on favorite to take it home. The Colts played the Chiefs, and won. They went to Baltimore and came away with the ugly win. Then there was New England. New England was the favorite to win the Super Bowl before the playoffs started. This game defined Peyton Manning. After a slow start, the Colts turned it around and had one of the best comebacks in playoff history, thanks in part to the play of Peyton Manning. Manning was a household name at the time, but fans were growing restless with the team and their poor play in the playoffs. They went to Miami the next week and pulled out the win against the Bears to capture their first Super Bowl.

Years of hardship and years of pain were erased after their first Super Bowl win. Manning cemented himself as Indianapolis' son. The Colts continued great success after the Super Bowl going to the playoffs 4 years straight after the win, with another Super Bowl appearance. The Colts were heavily dependent on Peyton, more than any other player in the history of the game. T The offense was built around Peyton. Hell, the defense was built around Peyton. The city was dependent on Peyton. You couldn't find a person in central USA that didn't like the guy. Peyton was a true gentlemen and a great competitor (and he still is). So, when he went down in 2011 with his spinal stenosis neck injury, it just killed everyone. The enemies became his fans. The city of Indianapolis was torn, the fans were torn, the team was torn. The Colts went on to have one of their worst seasons in franchise history going 2-14 with one 55 point loss. They just weren't the same.

While Manning was continuing his great career with Indy after the Super Bowl win, there was another budding star waiting in the wings. His name was Andrew Luck. Luck, a houston native was playing high school ball and was one of the top ranked quarterbacks in the nation. In 2008, Luck finished his high school with over 7000 passing yards and 53 touchdowns (in 2 full seasons and part of another). He commited to Stanford, which was a bit of a surprise, but Peyton Manning fans know all too much about surprises. Manning, who many expected to follow his father and go to Ole Miss, shocked many and went to Tennessee. Luck to Stanford didn't shock many, but it was a surprise. 

The kid was a quick standout at Stanford, and by his sophomore year, many NFL experts hailed him as the best prospect in football. Had he declared for the draft in 2011, he would have been the first pick, and there is NO doubt about that. He decided to stay, just like Peyton did, and finish his degree in Architectural Design. Luck continued his great play the following season and with the Colts having that 2-14 record, they had the first pick in the draft. Many joked they sucked for Luck. Whether they did or not, they got a guy who was maybe the greatest prospect to ever come out of college. There was no question they were going to pick him right?

Wrong. The Colts were faced with a franchise altering option. Keep Peyton Manning, ride him out until he retires and try and go for another Super Bowl. The downside was the potential of Manning never fully regaining his health and it costed them. For the economics buffs, the oppurtunity cost was Andrew Luck and the future of the franchise. Sure, there was a chance a good quarterback would be there when Manning retires, but guys like Luck come around once a decade... if you're lucky. 

They chose the future. They chose Luck. Many expected to regain their old form in at least Year 3 or Year 4. They made the playoffs in Year 1. Manning on the other hand made the playoffs last year and is off to what is being called the greatest start in NFL history. He's averaging nearly 4 touchdowns per game and his team is averaging nearly 44 points. Both are the leaders on their team, both are icons in their city (Manning still in Indy), both are leading their franchises to great records. One career is starting, the other one is closing down.

Both meet Sunday night in what is expected to be one of the greatest matches in Colts history. With all the storylines and hype going into the game, it's the biggest game in Colts regular season history. When you consider all the games the Colts have had in the regular season, having the guy who put them on the map come back for the first time against the kid who succeeded him is perhaps the best storyline for any game ever in terms of Colts history. Not even Brett Favre's return was this big. Manning put the Colts on the map, he, and really he alone (with of course tons of help) made this team in legitimate contenders year in and year out. Without him, as we saw, they are nothing. 

The decision was controversial, and many were worried that this game would happen. Well it's happening, but instead, the Colts have a legitimate chance of winning with Luck at the realm. The kid has 9 game winning drives in his 22 regular season games with the Colts. Manning had 7 wins in total during his first 22 games. It's the old hero vs the upstart.

With all Manning stuff aside too, the Colts and the Broncos are two of tthe top 4 teams in the AFC and storyline or not, this should be a great high scoring game. The Broncos can obviously put up points, and the Colts have proven that they can put up points, putting up 34 against the Seahawks (27 against their top ranked defense). 

The crowd should be crazy and it's going to be a game that should draw playoff like ratings/numbers. This game is a writer's dream. It's a fan's dream. Colts fans may have been mad they let go Manning; they may be still mad, but it's something that worked out well for everyone. 

On Sunday, we'll see which storyline will prevail: will Andrew Luck and the Colts knock off the undefeated Broncos and send the man who built this city back to Denver, or, will Peyton Manning come back to the place he built and knock off the "new" Colts?

Whatever happens, it should be one of the best games of the year and as the titie says, it's the biggest game in regular season Colts history.

[braveheartcolt]

Me thinks you have been tasered by the circus bug. It really is just another game, with one W at stake. It has no more importance on our season than on any other game. Stop fuelling the frenzy.

[GoColtsGo5150]

I loved your use of economic terms like "opportunity cost", when I saw it I thought " yeah, I study economics, I know what it means." Anyway, great article overall again Andy.

Might I add an anology,it will be like when obiwan fights anakin but this time we want anakin to win ( star wars buffs this is for you)

[jameszeigler834]

This is by every means a must have game colts really can't afford to lose two in a row.

[Timo1]

Not even close. 2005 game vs new england earned the colts home field for afc.champion game.

[Andy]

Not even close. 2005 game vs new england earned the colts home field for afc.champion game.

 

There was not a game in 2005 where the Colts beat the Pats to get homefield advantage. The Colts played the Pats in Week 9 and it was their 8th game. No playoff implications on the line. The Colts have actually never played a game against the Pats in the regular season with a playoff implication in that game. 

 

The 2006 AFC Championship was obviously not a regular season game too.

[MarylandTerrapin]

The most hyped regular season game in the history of the Indy Colts? - absolutely yes.  The biggest? - no - not even close.  The following regular season games were much bigger for the Colts:

 

1987 regular season finale against Tampa - a win gave us the AFC East - had we lost, then no playoffs.

 

1995 regular season finale against the Pats - a win put us in the playoffs as a WC and started the "Let Er Rip" magical playoff run - had we lost, then no playoffs.

 

2000 regular season finale against Minn - a win put us in the playoffs as a WC - had we lost, then no playoffs - in fact, the final 3 reg season games for us that year were elimination games.

 

...and to a lesser extent...

 

2003 regular season finale against Hou - a win gave us the AFC South - had we lost, then we would have been stuck as a WC.

 

I'm not including the 2010 finale because we still would have won the South had we lost - the Jags also lost their finale and were eliminated.

[pacolts56]

Andy....from a purely ceremonial standpoint, since that seems to matter so much, its impossible to argue the point of your column.

 

I just wish it was Week 16 or 17 and us and Denver were jockeying for last-minute playoff positioning, and it had THAT element of hype attached to it instead of this weepy nostalgic nonsense. Because the warm and fuzzy butt-kissing of any visiting team's QB sickens me....and I don't care who it is. And it wouldn't matter to me if Denver came in at 0-6 with no playoff hopes. This tribute business should have waited and personally....its the last I care to see of Manning visiting Indianapolis as an active player and I hope we beat the crap out of him and his football team.

 

And hopefully, the connivers who do the NFL scheduling don't decide that this match-up has to become some sort of annual ritual for the balance of Manning's career.

 

 

 

 

[lollygagger8]

Freeman and Landry are playing........

 

[schwamm]

Well thought out and well written, but I disagree. Nothing really on the line at this point, except hype.

[theanarchist]

Me thinks you have been tasered by the circus bug. It really is just another game, with one W at stake. It has no more importance on our season than on any other game. Stop fuelling the frenzy.

I recall in the early days of the division realignment that Tennessee owned the division. They had bounced us from the playoffs a couple of years earlier. Colts/titans was a huge rivalry in the early days of the new division. We couldn't beat em. In the 2nd or 3rd year of the new division we played the Titans at their place. it was a huge game in the division. Marvin made a unbelievable one handed diving catch over the middle and one of our DB's intercepted McNair and took it to the house. Before he got to the end zone he stopped n tipped toed over the goal line. There was much controversy that we were rubbing it in. It was a great win and one that really put us over the top in the division and we went on to dominate the division for several years.

 

 

Now that was an important win for the Colts. Much more important than this game is in the big picture of things.

[SMett]

 

 

And hopefully, the connivers who do the NFL scheduling don't decide that this match-up has to become some sort of annual ritual for the balance of Manning's career.

 

You do realize that if both teams win their respective divisions year after year, it will be an annual match-up, much like the annual Colts/Pats match-ups were, and that the schedules have nothing to do with what anyone decides, right?

[oldunclemark]

'Didn't the Colts meet Pats when both tasm were undefeated?

[Timo1]

Well since nothing is really on the line in this week 7 game except Beating Manning in his return or Manning beating his old team in his return this game really means nothing. Before 2005 the Colts had lost vs Brady in Foxboro everytime they had played. The Pats had beat the Colts in Indy to. So at that point of the 2005 season the Colts were 7-0 and NE was 4-3. If NE had won it would have been looked at as again Peyton and the Colts can't beat the Pats and Brady. By winning that game The Colts and Peyton showed they could be NE and Brady. Wins later in the year earn them home field which really helped in getting them to the Superbowl.

[Indi Warrior]

Know that this is another game, but understand its implications. I'm ready for this one.

[Timo1]

My bad I meant the Colts/Pats game in 2006. Both team finished with a 12-4 record and the Colts got the home game in the playoffs because of the head to head win in the regular season.

[erock]

Thanks for the effort. I can't read all this without line breaks so I'm just going to re-quote you here for my sake.

 

 

My article I worked tirelessly on!!

 

 

The Colts are facing the returning Peyton Manning and the Broncos this week in what is the BIGGEST game the Colts have ever played in, in the regular season. 

 

 

When the Indianapolis Colts moved over from Baltimore in 1983, they were the laughing stock of the league. They were the bottom feeders trying to fight for just a little respect. This went on for years and years with most seasons ending in disapointment. In 1996, there was a spark of hope for the franchise when the Jim Harbaugh-led Colts made it to the AFC Championship and were a catch away from the Super Bowl. Two years later, the turnaround offcially started.

 

 

The Colts had the first pick in the draft and were going use it on a quarterback. The two choices were Tennessee's Peyton Manning and Washington's Ryan Leaf. Both were, at the time, can't miss prospects but with high ceilings. Leaf's was higher but Manning's was safer. The Colts went with Manning, who at the time drew mixed results. His first year was mostly disapointing, but it was obvious the talent was there. His 2nd year he made the biggest turnaround in franchise history. He rose, while Leaf fell. The fans were behind Peyton. With stars like Edgerrin James and Marvin Harrison, Manning was in good hands on offense. The Colts were slowly building into a powerhouse. 

 

 

A coaching change happened in 2002, where the Colts hired the defensive minded Tony Dungy, and although the playoff struggles continued, it was obvious the mentality was different and something was going to happen soon. In 2004, Manning had what was at the time the greatest season ever statistically. This reassured the fans and the front office that they made the right choice. All he needed was that Super Bowl. Well, in 2006, the Colts made the playoffs but went in struggling on defense. They weren't the odds on favorite to take it home. The Colts played the Chiefs, and won. They went to Baltimore and came away with the ugly win. Then there was New England. New England was the favorite to win the Super Bowl before the playoffs started. This game defined Peyton Manning. After a slow start, the Colts turned it around and had one of the best comebacks in playoff history, thanks in part to the play of Peyton Manning. Manning was a household name at the time, but fans were growing restless with the team and their poor play in the playoffs. They went to Miami the next week and pulled out the win against the Bears to capture their first Super Bowl.

 

 

Years of hardship and years of pain were erased after their first Super Bowl win. Manning cemented himself as Indianapolis' son. The Colts continued great success after the Super Bowl going to the playoffs 4 years straight after the win, with another Super Bowl appearance. The Colts were heavily dependent on Peyton, more than any other player in the history of the game. T The offense was built around Peyton. heck, the defense was built around Peyton. The city was dependent on Peyton. You couldn't find a person in central USA that didn't like the guy. Peyton was a true gentlemen and a great competitor (and he still is). So, when he went down in 2011 with his spinal stenosis neck injury, it just killed everyone. The enemies became his fans. The city of Indianapolis was torn, the fans were torn, the team was torn. The Colts went on to have one of their worst seasons in franchise history going 2-14 with one 55 point loss. They just weren't the same.

 

 

While Manning was continuing his great career with Indy after the Super Bowl win, there was another budding star waiting in the wings. His name was Andrew Luck. Luck, a houston native was playing high school ball and was one of the top ranked quarterbacks in the nation. In 2008, Luck finished his high school with over 7000 passing yards and 53 touchdowns (in 2 full seasons and part of another). He commited to Stanford, which was a bit of a surprise, but Peyton Manning fans know all too much about surprises. Manning, who many expected to follow his father and go to Ole Miss, shocked many and went to Tennessee. Luck to Stanford didn't shock many, but it was a surprise. 

 

 

The kid was a quick standout at Stanford, and by his sophomore year, many NFL experts hailed him as the best prospect in football. Had he declared for the draft in 2011, he would have been the first pick, and there is NO doubt about that. He decided to stay, just like Peyton did, and finish his degree in Architectural Design. Luck continued his great play the following season and with the Colts having that 2-14 record, they had the first pick in the draft. Many joked they sucked for Luck. Whether they did or not, they got a guy who was maybe the greatest prospect to ever come out of college. There was no question they were going to pick him right?

Wrong. The Colts were faced with a franchise altering option. Keep Peyton Manning, ride him out until he retires and try and go for another Super Bowl. The downside was the potential of Manning never fully regaining his health and it costed them. For the economics buffs, the oppurtunity cost was Andrew Luck and the future of the franchise. Sure, there was a chance a good quarterback would be there when Manning retires, but guys like Luck come around once a decade... if you're lucky. 

 

 

They chose the future. They chose Luck. Many expected to regain their old form in at least Year 3 or Year 4. They made the playoffs in Year 1. Manning on the other hand made the playoffs last year and is off to what is being called the greatest start in NFL history. He's averaging nearly 4 touchdowns per game and his team is averaging nearly 44 points. Both are the leaders on their team, both are icons in their city (Manning still in Indy), both are leading their franchises to great records. One career is starting, the other one is closing down.

Both meet Sunday night in what is expected to be one of the greatest matches in Colts history. With all the storylines and hype going into the game, it's the biggest game in Colts regular season history. When you consider all the games the Colts have had in the regular season, having the guy who put them on the map come back for the first time against the kid who succeeded him is perhaps the best storyline for any game ever in terms of Colts history. Not even Brett Favre's return was this big. Manning put the Colts on the map, he, and really he alone (with of course tons of help) made this team in legitimate contenders year in and year out. Without him, as we saw, they are nothing. 

 

 

The decision was controversial, and many were worried that this game would happen. Well it's happening, but instead, the Colts have a legitimate chance of winning with Luck at the realm. The kid has 9 game winning drives in his 22 regular season games with the Colts. Manning had 7 wins in total during his first 22 games. It's the old hero vs the upstart.

With all Manning stuff aside too, the Colts and the Broncos are two of tthe top 4 teams in the AFC and storyline or not, this should be a great high scoring game. The Broncos can obviously put up points, and the Colts have proven that they can put up points, putting up 34 against the Seahawks (27 against their top ranked defense). 

The crowd should be crazy and it's going to be a game that should draw playoff like ratings/numbers. This game is a writer's dream. It's a fan's dream. Colts fans may have been mad they let go Manning; they may be still mad, but it's something that worked out well for everyone. 

On Sunday, we'll see which storyline will prevail: will Andrew Luck and the Colts knock off the undefeated Broncos and send the man who built this city back to Denver, or, will Peyton Manning come back to the place he built and knock off the "new" Colts?

 

 

Whatever happens, it should be one of the best games of the year and as the titie says, it's the biggest game in regular season Colts history.

 

[House]

It's not really, but good article lol.

[jvan1973]

The most hyped regular season game in the history of the Indy Colts? - absolutely yes. The biggest? - no - not even close. The following regular season games were much bigger for the Colts:

1987 regular season finale against Tampa - a win gave us the AFC East - had we lost, then no playoffs.

1995 regular season finale against the Pats - a win put us in the playoffs as a WC and started the "Let Er Rip" magical playoff run - had we lost, then no playoffs.

2000 regular season finale against Minn - a win put us in the playoffs as a WC - had we lost, then no playoffs - in fact, the final 3 reg season games for us that year were elimination games.

...and to a lesser extent...

2003 regular season finale against Hou - a win gave us the AFC South - had we lost, then we would have been stuck as a WC.

I'm not including the 2010 finale because we still would have won the South had we lost - the Jags also lost their finale and were eliminated.

for some of the younger fans i can see how they might think this game is the biggest. But all the ones you mentioned were far bigger

[ruksak]

Good Read. As far as what "big" means? Slipping to 4-3 against a potential AFC playoff opponent with a bye week and a game at Houston coming down the pike....that's pretty big. Situationally, not the biggest game. Historically, it's certainly ranking up there with the best of 'em.

 

If I could propose a Tagline for your Article : Horseplay!

[Norm the Surveyor]

As much as we love Manning, he doesn't play here anymore, the Colts is our team let's make noise when the Bron'cs have the ball.

[Warhorse]

I have so many games in my history that are more important than this game, it doesn't even hit the radar. No offense to the OP, who does have a lot of opinion about this matchup, if this game decided which team went to the playoffs, it would enter the radar. 

[ruksak]

I have so many games in my history that are more important than this game, it doesn't even hit the radar. No offense to the OP, who does have a lot of opinion about this matchup, if this game decided which team went to the playoffs, it would enter the radar. 

I will say this; IF we win, I foresee us being on a post season collision course with Denver. 

[Happy2BeHere]

Yeah definitely not the biggest regular season game ever...but it will still be a good fun game to watch and I "BLOODY HOPE" the Colt's don't forget to show up.

 

Whats the possiblity that Manning misses his flight or bus to the game and has to miss it?? lol!

[markabrown96]

And everybody overhyped Luck vs RG3. This game gets 1874678x the hype!!

[unitaswestand]

Nice article.  I think it is being overblown as the biggest regular season game for the Colts ever.  There has been many times the Colts playoff hopes depended on a particular game.  Or playing the Jets the first time after losing Super Bowl III.  This is a good game, but I don't remember anyone calling when the 49ers played the Chiefs with Joe Montana, anyone calling that the biggest game in franchise history.  I think we too often like to think the Colts came into existence in 1983.

[JoKeR]

Me thinks you have been tasered by the circus bug. It really is just another game, with one W at stake. It has no more importance on our season than on any other game. Stop fuelling the frenzy.

It's just a game with a ton of media hype. We fans should be excited but I hope the players are looking at it as nothing more than any other game.

[CanuckColt]

"The Biggest Game in Colts Regular Season History" ? Nonsense.

[ruksak]

"The Biggest Game in Colts Regular Season History" ? Nonsense.

Well...in Andy's defense, the ratings for this sucker will be astronomical, potentially record breaking for SNF. As far as one game allowing a team an opportunity for exposure and reputation, this one is top-shelf. 

 

Media hype, circumstance and soap opera-esque hyperbole have raised what would be a rather benign early/mid-season game into a must-see "event". True. To me, it matters not why this game is drawing such attention. All that matters under my purview is that this game HAS drawn such attention. To our city, our team and our stud-muffin QB. 

 

Y'all better get your big boy pants on. It's big whether you see the reasons why or not. 

 

Right now, the war of 1812 is all about Manning. If Luck shows up, some thunder may be stolen from the NFL's reigning giant. 

[Robert Johnson]

Definately one of the most hyed games of the regular season.If we win,it will be huge.

[ruksak]

Definately one of the most hyed games of the regular season.If we win,it will be huge.

Toward the theme of the OP as to what constitutes "big". A win could have large scale post season implications. We stay up in front of Tenn by 1-2 games (depending on their result Sunday) and 2-3 games up on Houston. Denver WILL be in the post season. Taking them down a notch could create waves in their race with KC.

 

Bear in mind, if we rock our way into the post season, the only thing standing between Luck and a shot at a Lombardi, might be our old general.

 

If we're serious about making a run this year, ABSOLUTELY this is a huge game. I see some framework to legitimize this as a "big" game without using drama, hyperbole or off-the-cuff remarks from Irsay as citation. 

[Robert Johnson]

Toward the theme of the OP as to what constitutes "big". A win could have large scale post season implications. We stay up in front of Tenn by 1-2 games (depending on their result Sunday) and 2-3 games up on Houston. Denver WILL be in the post season. Taking them down a notch could create waves in their race with KC.

 

If we're serious about making a run this year, ABSOLUTELY this is a huge game. I see some framework to legitimize this as a "big" game without using drama, hyperbole or off-the-cuff remarks from Irsay as citation. 

yes i agree,it is a big game for us.more so then Denver,all the side stories aside,5-2 puts us in the drivers seat for the division.

[ruksak]

yes i agree,it is a big game for us.more so then Denver,all the side stories aside,5-2 puts us in the drivers seat for the division.

Exactly, sir. 

 

We still have to play Tenn and Houston twice. After Denver, we rest. Then it's 9 games of pure heck, 5 of which are divisional.

 

@KC @CINN @ HOU @TENN.....5-2 is where we need to be. 

[crazycolt1]

I think someone has been drinking too much of the kool aid the media has been pouring out.

[crazycolt1]

I forgot to mention this game might be bigger for the Broncos just because a loss would put them a game behind Kansas City for their division.

[rizzi56]

Is it possible to ban people from wearing a Manning jersey to the game on Sunday?  It's not "his house" anymore, plus I think it's just disrespectful and probably bad luck...... Show some support for our new quarterback and our new team...... Bring the Luck to the stadium so when Peyton looks up in the stands he sees row after row of #12.  That should mess with his head just a little...lol.  I loved him too, and I enjoy watching his success with his new team, but I was at the Chargers game last week, and it was sad. His winning streak ends this Sunday !

[Andy]

To answer some of the responses:

 

I think that considering all the storylines and all the history going into the game, I think it's the biggest in Colts history. Obviously, implications wise there's nothing on the line, and I MADE THAT CLEAR IN THE ARTICLE.

 

That's why I went into detail about how the 2 quarterbacks got to this point. Some look at it in terms of implications, I look at it through storylines and history (a ceremonial standpoint). The hero coming back to town.

 

Hope that clears it up too. 

[ruksak]

I think someone has been drinking too much of the kool aid the media has been pouring out.

Without the drama, the game would be static and sterile. Drink it up!

[Nadine]

That sums it up pretty well Andy

 

I agree it is an historic game for Colts fans. But it's our treasured past vs our promising present.  It was painful to see Peyton leave and more painful to see him in a Broncos uni. But him coming here to compete with us........I guess is the ultimate reality check.  The dream is over.........and yet the dream somehow lives on

 

Difficult for fans and at the same time exciting to have him back in the house.

 

It's kind of bizarre really.  But for many colts fans very historic.  You can tell your grandchildren you saw Peyton Manning vs Andrew Luck

[braveheartcolt]

The hype far out reaches the reality. Looking forward to the Texans game more than this one. I expect carnage on here next week. I just hope we discuss the game rationally, and all the hate and 'I told you so's' are mopped up and deleted.

 

This Andrew's time.