Pre-playoff "feelings" thread....excitement, anxiety, frustrations, worries....?

[k9copinmd]

Smonroe touched on my biggest worry. Last game the Colts got 4 turnovers. Two of them resulted in good field position for the Colts which resulted in the only two TD's scored by the offense. The other two turnovers were both deep inside Colts territory which resulted in KC losing points. You take away those turnovers and that game is VERY tight and could have very well gone KC's way. I take nothing away from the defense in getting those turnovers. They played great but whats the chances they get that many turnovers again against a team that is one of the best in NOT turning the ball over.

[Smonroe]

Smonroe touched on my biggest worry. Last game the Colts got 4 turnovers. Two of them resulted in good field position for the Colts which resulted in the only two TD's scored by the offense. The other two turnovers were both deep inside Colts territory which resulted in KC losing points. You take away those turnovers and that game is VERY tight and could have very well gone KC's way. I take nothing away from the defense in getting those turnovers. They played great but whats the chances they get that many turnovers again against a team that is one of the best in NOT turning the ball over.

Simply put, the final score of that game was not indicative of how close the teams played.

Of course, as the game went on, the Colts played more conservative on O and D, while the Chiefs had to go away from their comfort zone.

If people think we'll see more of the same, they may be disappointed.

[TKnight24]

Simply put, the final score of that game was not indicative of how close the teams played.

Of course, as the game went on, the Colts played more conservative on O and D, while the Chiefs had to go away from their comfort zone.

If people think we'll see more of the same, they may be disappointed.

Smonroe touched on my biggest worry. Last game the Colts got 4 turnovers. Two of them resulted in good field position for the Colts which resulted in the only two TD's scored by the offense. The other two turnovers were both deep inside Colts territory which resulted in KC losing points. You take away those turnovers and that game is VERY tight and could have very well gone KC's way. I take nothing away from the defense in getting those turnovers. They played great but whats the chances they get that many turnovers again against a team that is one of the best in NOT turning the ball over.

Yeah we went conservative afterwhile. That's when Charles became relevant again. After his TD run, we bottled him up until late in the 3rd where we went very vanilla on defense. I don't expect that this time. I'm expecting Manusky to put his foot on the pedal and don't let up until the game is over. We're in our house so no more cold weather. I'm also expecting a good playcall from Pep Hamilton. Gonna see a few tricks here or there i think. This new spread mindset we're in has Andrew Luck balling. Glad to see they got away from the power run mentality until we actually get the personnel. Expect big games from Rogers, Fleener, Hilton, or Whalen today

I'm also hoping we get Trent Richardson going early with some dump off passes in the flats. Dude is a burden to bring down in the open field

[basketballsteve]

Losing to the Jets 41-0 in the playoffs  but that will not happen today (please dear lord don't let something like that ever happen again). My heart may get broken today, it certainly won't be the first time (or the last), but we will not be embarrassed as we were that day.

[Kyle]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=h-LbvFckptY

[James Harden]

I'm so excited and I can't just hide it!

[Ja'Crispy]

There are many Missouri plates and Chiefs fans heading towards Indy. That concerns me a bit.

[Knuckles79]

Gosh would 4pm hurry up . I feel bottle all up like a kid waiting to open a gift . I just hope I get what I want lol

[ricker182]

My biggest fear is Robert Mathis not being a factor or him getting held all game without drawing any penalties.

[snkdy]

Welp. Now I'm worried about the OL.

[Holden89]

Anxious and worried.  We should beat the Chiefs, as I think we're better than them, but I've said that a lot over the years during the playoffs, and well........

 

 

Let's just say I wont have confidence before a playoff game for quite some time.

[ThaCaliColt]

Yes, totally agree Jules. I don't want to fall behind. We need our defense to play furious from the gate and create a strong start. I DO NOT want Luck in a position of running all over the field for his life in the second half trying to make up for a bad start to the football game...

[Broncosfan]

You guys are playing the most overrated team in the NFL today. There's no way you lose at home to KC. They've only beat one team all year with a winning record.

Colts- 31

Chiefs- 21

 

Then get ready for the Luck-Manning re-match.

[Jules]

And the story and journey continues.......

 

On the road in New England. Our old "friends".

 

 

Welp......excited/nervous at the same time. Just wish the game was here already!

[Gramz]

And the story and journey continues.......

 

On the road in New England. Our old "friends".

 

 

Welp......excited/nervous at the same time. Just wish the game was here already!

I was trying to figure out earlier today,  at what exact point in my life did I start to get so dang nervous about football games...

I am excited and nervous too,  for both AFC games this weekend...   I'm going to follow Warhorse and start sipping the chamomile tea  

[corgi]

I'm not nervous, I'm just excited and tired of waiting. I'm going to a Stone Sour concert next week and the lead singer Corey Taylor is a Colts fan, I'm hoping I get a chance to talk to him about the AFC Championship game. I'm getting ahead of myself though...

[cbear]

Strangely enough, I'm not nervous (or even excited) at all.  Just waiting for the game.  Sort of how I felt prior to the KC game.  Maybe my blood sugar is low!  

[Jules]

I was trying to figure out earlier today,  at what exact point in my life did I start to get so dang nervous about football games...

I am excited and nervous too,  for both AFC games this weekend...   I'm going to follow Warhorse and start sipping the chamomile tea  

 

Yeah these AFC games are loaded this weekend.

[Jules]

It's gonna rain.........the officiating in NE can sometimes scare me.......I worry about turnovers/fumbles. I don't want to make the Pats offense look like the '07 version. I want our offense to keep humming........

[LUCKy]

 

My biggest fear? I don't want to fall behind in the game. In the playoffs.....oh gosh I hate having to have a comeback win. 

hahaha It was worth it!  

[love the shoe]

I'm anxious for the game but nervous we'll stink it up. 

 

Overall though, I'm confident in us winning the game. Still, I'm worried about losing. That would put a real stinker on my day. Hell, week or month. 

I would hate losing to the pats of all teams  

[Jules]

I know our future is bright and all and Luck and the crew are so young. But, I HATE TO LOSE. And I love this season and want it to keep going.....come on football Gods help us out!

 

We need to win!!!!

 

 

And on a side note I hate the horn thingie the Pats use on third down for opponents.....the fog horn I think. It serves it's purpose to annoy and it makes me want to punch a hole in the wall.

[The Fish]

This is a Legacy game/playoff run for Brady as much as #18. The pressure is theirs. 

I hope Luck plays without too much added pressure. He can do it, but he can't force it. 

[snkdy]

I'm the most worried about the defense. They can't start the way they did in the last game.

 

Hoping for a good one

[GwinnettColt]

After we lost Reggie, I really didn't think we'd adjust and still be able to make the playoffs, but we did.  I'm happy they're in the playoffs with the injuries we've had and the offensive line and inconsistent defense.  I really want them to win.  If they do not, I'm still a Colts fan. 

 

I want a respectable showing. 

 

What would really frustrate me is a loss in the playoffs and then going back to the same lineup next season on the O-line and the same defensive issues. 

[schwamm]

IMO, if both teams play their game, a clean game... the Colts will win.

The thing that concerns me most is that the Colts haven't done well in games following big comebacks in the last 2 seasons.

[T Y Goodbye]

All I want is a true Colts effort, all out, full speed, and play good, smart, hard -nosed football. If we can do that we have a good chance to win. But win or lose Saturday, I want the players, coaches and fans to hold their heads up high, and be proud of what our team has accomplished this year.

[snkdy]

After we lost Reggie, I really didn't think we'd adjust and still be able to make the playoffs, but we did.  I'm happy they're in the playoffs with the injuries we've had and the offensive line and inconsistent defense.  I really want them to win.  If they do not, I'm still a Colts fan. 

 

I want a respectable showing. 

 

What would really frustrate me is a loss in the playoffs and then going back to the same lineup next season on the O-line and the same defensive issues. 

 

The bolded is how I feel as well.

[teganslaw]

I have a good feeling about this game. The Colts have enough talent to keep up with Tom Brady. The Colts have momentum right now and will be ready to play. I expect a close game, but somehow I have faith that Indy will pull off a win.

[steveeoaktree33]

Severely disappointed in those that seem to think that we're not even going to be competitive. I get loyalty to a team, but there's a difference between that and what our opponents' media and most fans seem to think. I expect a victory for many reasons, but I do respect N.E. as an opponent. We will find ways to get clean releases for our receivers enough to throw. We will hand the ball off enough to keep their defense honest. Our beloved Sack-Truck will fight through the double team ( It may only take once to change the game) at least a few times to get into Brady's head. Lastly, our secondary will rise to the occasion. I have to work tomorra like many others, but will be home in time to be there till the end fellas!!  Heck, the pressure is on them, they're SUPPOSED to win an easy victory right?

 

(I will be saying a silent prayer that Landry is 100% and starts tomorrow)

[Warhawk]

I'm actually a lot more relaxed than I was before the Chiefs game.

 

Not sure why.

[Ohio Colt]

Pretty nervous, needing a fast start to calm me.

[JustAColtsFan]

God I hate the Patriots.  GO COLTS!!!

[krunk]

I feel just like Ron Jaworski on this game:

 

 

Ron Jaworski analyzed Colts-Patriots on the Mike and Mike show on ESPN. (Starts at 4:30):

"We know there's going to be one upset this week. There always is. ... This is the game where I think there will be an upset. ... I think T.Y. Hilton is playing at an incredible level. He's got to be scaring to death the secondary of the Patriots."

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/01/10/indianapolis-colts-nfl-playoffs-new-england-patriots-links-andrew-luck/4404469/

[GoColts8818]

I am more at peace tonight.  I want the Colts to win of course but if they don't I am satisfied with how the team has done this year.  Before the year started I said I wanted them to win the division and win a first round playoff game and they have done that so IMO they are playing with house money at this point.  I'll still be all in tomorrow for the Colts but if they lose I am not going to have that empty feeling I would have when I felt like Manning's teams underachieved at times where it almost felt like insult to injury. 

[GoColts8818]

 

I feel just like Ron Jaworski on this game:

 

 

Ron Jaworski analyzed Colts-Patriots on the Mike and Mike show on ESPN. (Starts at 4:30):

"We know there's going to be one upset this week. There always is. ... This is the game where I think there will be an upset. ... I think T.Y. Hilton is playing at an incredible level. He's got to be scaring to death the secondary of the Patriots."

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/01/10/indianapolis-colts-nfl-playoffs-new-england-patriots-links-andrew-luck/4404469/

 

Media seems to be heavy on picking the Colts I don't like that.  While Jaws is right there is almost always an upset it is almost always never the upset the media calls going in. 

[Happy2BeHere]

I was way excited for last game, that didn't go over all to well despite the fact we did win (although 99% of the game I felt we lost hardcore). So this time I am nervous and not as looking forward to it. Perhaps this means good things perhaps it means nothing...yeah I'll go with the latter of the two ;)

But hey, GO COLTS!!

[jmac_48]

I've got my normal knot in the stomach, I mean cripes how can you not be anxious if you are a Colts Fan.

But I also feel confident that the Colts have a good chance to win this one, given the expected weather, if we can out tough the Pats, we got a shot.

 

This team has overachieved this season, so they should play like there is nothing to lose and there isn't.

We've got a good chance in a smashmouth, who's the baddest mo-fo on the field game, beat them down like we did the chiefs!

If the Colts can contain their run game, I think we can win the turnover battle and the weather will limit Brady's numbers.

 

We've got to beat up on them every chance we get, give Brady a shot every chance we get, beat on their receivers over the middle, hit their RB's hard every time, they do cough up the ball. We gotta be the baddest boys on the block and we can take this game away from them!

 

Now the rational person within me says nonsense, but for some reason I think this team has a great chance to pull the upset, I love the way this team reacts when the cards are stacked against them!

 

 

<Bartender, give me another>

[Robert Johnson]

It's the Pats,it's the playoff,always a little nervous,but excited as well,Been a great ride so far.

[Jules]

I think more may be at peace since we are underdogs on the road and if we lose we had a great season regardless. But, I still do not want this season or journey to end.........

 

Back in April I had a crazy dream we were going to play NE in the playoffs. Well here we are. Not sure who really won or where the game was, but I swear the announcer said it was headed to OT before I woke up........

 

Last week I had a fear of falling behind in the game. Hahahaha that happened. This week? Not really a fear outside of losing. But, have had a funny feeling all week and for years that before it was over, Adam Vinatieri would have to have "that" game vs. NE in NE. Where it may come down to him. Guess we'll see.......oh and yeah, he would make them. I think he is comfortable in that role.

 

Also, let us hope the Colts/Chiefs pattern (1995, 2003, 2006) continues it's journey into 2013-2014. If it does then we may want to make the Chiefs our second favorite team so they make the playoffs a lot. ;)