Colts practiced outside today.

[RockThatBlue]

Its on Indystar. Not sure if it means anything about whether the roof will be open Sunday night or not but it is interesting. I'm guessing it means nothing but just thought it was worth posting.

[rko_kero]

We know they can play inside.

 

I guess preparing for any cold weather out door games come December/January?

 

I like it!

[BOTT]

Well, the Pats do hate the cold.....

[GOCOLTS_ROLLTIDE]

We do travel to Cleveland

[RockThatBlue]

We do travel to Cleveland

Yep. And the AFC will go through NE or Denver. Not a bad idea I suppose

[Shane Bond]

Yeah Denver is a wild place with weather. Its -17 today.

[Ja'Crispy]

Zero chance the roof is open Sunday night.

[That Guy]

Ha!  The Pats are preparing to play in a climate controlled environment; flip the lid off of the stadium and lets surprise them!

[texascolt]

We only have 2 more outside games.   December 7th at Browns & December 17th at Titans.

[crazycolt1]

Yep. And the AFC will go through NE or Denver. Not a bad idea I suppose

So you know for sure the AFC will have to go through Denver or NE? That is yet to be determined.

[open window]

Yep. And the AFC will go through NE or Denver. Not a bad idea I suppose

maybe it goes through Indy, Nostradamus.

[RockThatBlue]

maybe it goes through Indy, Nostradamus.

Yep it could go through Indy. Thats why we must win Sunday night.

[RockThatBlue]

So you know for sure the AFC will have to go through Denver or NE? That is yet to be determined.

I know this. Just saying it could go through NE or Denver. And if it did practicing in the cold would help.

[Franklin County]

The article says that it was just the special teams portion of practice that was outside. Practice was then moved inside.

 

Misleading post.

 

The roof should be closed there is supposed to be 1-2 inches of snow in Indy by midnight Sunday.

[GOCOLTS_ROLLTIDE]

They may open it up .... Didn't they open up against Denver last year in early November late October

[cmgww]

What advantage would it provide? The Pats are used to playing in the cold and snow. Plus it removes the advantage of having the roof closed, in terms of loudness. I've been to games with the roof open and closed, and it's distinctly louder when the roof is closed. I am guessing like another poster said, it was for later in the season...

[southwest1]

Well, the Pats do hate the cold.....

That remark struck me as hysterical man. Sorry BOTT, I'm just in a goofy mood right now. NE's only weakness is Miami Florida heat & a Big Blue New Jersey pass rush...Forget about it. Well played sir. 

[southwest1]

The article says that it was just the special teams portion of practice that was outside. Practice was then moved inside.

 

Misleading post.

 

The roof should be closed there is supposed to be 1-2 inches of snow in Indy by midnight Sunday.

You're probably right FC. But TBH with you, as a diehard Colts fan, I sincerely hope that Pagano & Grigson are forcing us to play outside more. The franchises I respect the most can kick caboose under any conditions: Rain, snow, wind, ice, & fog. 

 

I want INDY to break this false finesse misconception that the Colts need a controlled environment to win Playoff games. No, I'm not slamming Peyton Manning BTW. I'm just saying we can dominate any team anywhere regardless of what mother nature unleashes. 

 

Football was made to played outside & if this coaching staff has us prepared for every possible circumstance that makes me happy & helps INDY out in the longrun. 

[southwest1]

We only have 2 more outside games.   December 7th at Browns & December 17th at Titans.

Ah the Titans, when was the last time they were a competitive franchise? 1999 & 2006 when QB Vince Young was rookie of the year I think. If INDY loses to Dallas, stomping Ken Wisenhunt's team should cheer me up. 

 

Yeah, I know that's not good sportsmanship on my part, but that's how I truly feel. A nice scrimmage game for INDY away from home right? LOL! Okay, maybe I'm being cruel. Truthful, but a little cruel. 

[Timo1]

The Denver game last year was around oct 20th. It was a beautiful 50 degree night. Roof was open and there was a slight breeze in the 500 level.

[LJpalmbeacher2]

Its on Indystar. Not sure if it means anything about whether the roof will be open Sunday night or not but it is interesting. I'm guessing it means nothing but just thought it was worth posting.

Yeah I agree with you, it means Nothing.

[Franklin County]

You're probably right FC. But TBH with you, as a diehard Colts fan, I sincerely hope that Pagano & Grigson are forcing us to play outside more. The franchises I respect the most can kick caboose under any conditions: Rain, snow, wind, ice, & fog. 

 

I want INDY to break this false finesse misconception that the Colts need a controlled environment to win Playoff games. No, I'm not slamming Peyton Manning BTW. I'm just saying we can dominate any team anywhere regardless of what mother nature unleashes. 

 

Football was made to played outside & if this coaching staff has us prepared for every possible circumstance that makes me happy & helps INDY out in the longrun. 

I read Kevin Bowens status update story on this site about practice. 

 

I agree with practicing outside if we have an outside game that week, but why try to play in cold weather if you dont have to. Luck and Co. are all young healthy men for the most part and I dont think the cold really matters to those young arms. I understand the ball is harder and all that just not so excited about being outside over inside. Once you started playing when you were younger did you feel the cold or any of the elements? I never did.