Pep called a Wonderful Game.

[RealityIsLuck]

Like him or not, Pep was a genius this game. He utilized AJ beautifully, got Gore involved and really played to Hasselbecks strengths while not putting too much pressure on him.

 

If Pep can call games like this consistently, look out we could really start rolling. 

 

ALSO: Shoutout to the OL they played their butts off tonight and really helped make Pep's job easier. 

[backshoulderfade]

Inb4 that guy from the gameday thread says Pep didnt call plays that MH changed every pkay at the line and that Luck can't read defenses.

[IndyD4U]

I concur. Brilliant tonight! This may be the turn around this team needs.

[SteelDragon]

Indeed.

[COLTSFAN12to13]

O-line was great tonight simply for the fact that Watt did nothing.

[lennymoore24]

Yeah, all positives offensively. If Luck can be that efficient but also add the long strikes when it is there, this offense will be good.  The pass defense, unfortunately, it just terrible.  Every quarterback they have played this year has looked like Joe Montana.  No pressure, guys wide open.  And no excuses because their starting secondary played.   It is odd they cannot even pretend to have a pass rush.

[Qwiz]

Good job by the Colts. I hated some of the calls but hats off to making a stand in the face of adversity.

[ColtRider]

How 'bout that GUTSY performance? Besides a couple blown DB plays that resulted in TDs, it still turned out that way.

[TKnight24]

Luck has to get quick with the ball like Hasselbeck is. He holds the ball too long and Pep enables him by calling deep passes

[backshoulderfade]

Good job by the Colts. I hated some of the calls but hats off to making a stand in the face of adversity.

Class act! You're alright, bud!

[krunk]

Game plan was Brilliant! Way to go Pep.....

[SDakColts]

I have been usually one of the first ones to express my disgust with Pep's playcalling, but not tonight. Pep had one heck of a gameplan and utilized his weapons beautifully tonight. Very impressed now I am just hoping for some consistency.

[#12.]

Looked like the Manning offense - smart, efficient. Pep's best work since he's been here.

[Jhaze55]

I really didn't like the end playcall there. That was suuuuuper gutsy. It worked though, so what do I know?

 

Other than that, it was a good day for Pep

[Qwiz]

Class act! You're alright, bud!

Just giving credit where credit is due. The Colts just pulled off a very important win in dramatic fashion. Big props.

[krunk]

Andre was awesome tonight!

[pgt_rob]

Excellent play calling tonight. Hasselbeck played great tonight as well. Wow. All without any practice and still coming off illness.

[James Harden]

JJ got shut down! Finally A+++ play calling! 

[NewEra]

I agree! And I've wanted him fired for most of the year.

[will426]

Watt didn't get a tackle

[ColtRider]

Matt Hasselbeck had a beautiful game. Came through for this team 2 weeks in a row. Marvelous. Kudos to the OL, they certainly contained the Texans tonight. No turnovers. Too many ridiculous penalties called by the refs. Frank Gore was terrific. Andre Johnson too. Defense played their butts off.

A TEAM EFFORT! Way to go, guys!

[jseg18]

This can be a great benefit to young Andrew Luck.

[fatboy]

Gutsy call at the end - huge

[twfish]

I hate pep Hamilton, haven't been able to stand him since the colts brought him in. Saying that I think this is the best game he has called I really hope he continues the short quick passes with Andrew because it does work

[krunk]

During the Andre and Frank Gore interview I believe it was Ladanian Tomlinson who said this was a great win but the bad news is we have the Patriots next. Gore and Andre looked over at him like "Damn that! Bring it on bro!" I felt so good about that mindset they displayed. That's how I feel too!

[Coltsman1788]

Pep has seen the light guys...like he eventually saw it last season.  The man is not afraid to make adjustments as needed once he realizes his offense is stagnating.  I'm very pleased with the efficiency & play calling of the past two weeks.

 

Now let's hope Luck sees it when he gets back under center. I think him being on the sidelines watching Matt may actually help him the rest of the way. 

[Coltswarriors]

One of the best games he's ever called.

 

Basically flawless, tbh.

[GoColts8818]

Best game of the season by far on offense. Hopefully they have their issues sorted out.

[JlynRN]

I think Pep did great with the playcalling tonite. Hopefully he keeps it up now, especially once we get Luck back under center again.

[RockThatBlue]

One of Peps best game plans as a colts OC.

[Johnny Bui]

I give Pep credit for only this game.  We were still bad on 3rd down.  Lets see how our offense looks with luck. I hope we continue with these short passes and our TE.  Just hope gore can continue to have these performances.

[ColtRider]

This can be a great benefit to young Andrew Luck.

Judging by the way Andrew was so much into the game from the sidelines, this cannot be overlooked. Just seemed Andrew needed this game even without him contributing on the field.

[#12.]

Bruschi on the change in scheme: "Play calling was great. They did a great job of protecting Hasselbeck. It's crazy, they"ll protect Hasselbeck, but not Luck, the best young QB in the league".

Heath Evans: "I hope Pep learns something from this. He's been setting Luck up to fail".

They pretty much summed up the thoughts of a majority of Colts fans.

[dgambill]

Like him or not, Pep was a genius this game. He utilized AJ beautifully, got Gore involved and really played to Hasselbecks strengths while not putting too much pressure on him.

 

If Pep can call games like this consistently, look out we could really start rolling. 

 

ALSO: Shoutout to the OL they played their butts off tonight and really helped make Pep's job easier. 

I agree...give credit where credit is due. He did and Matt played awesome. I especially like what he did with the OL doubling JJ and making other guys try to beat us. Honestly everyone on the offense played their butt off and played well. From WRs to Frank and the runners, OL and especially Matt. This should be our identity going forward....the only difference is that with Luck we can push the ball downfield "A LITTLE" more. I thought the last couple games we have done a very good job with play design and calls. I know Luck is a lot more aggressive but I think we just need to do a better job identifying when and where to take those chances. I like this team the way it is playing offensively...hopefully we can get both sides playing well together at the same time. Definately will need that against NE. It will be a long shot but its our only hope to control the clock and try to put NE in as many 3rd and long situations as possible.

[dgambill]

Pep has seen the light guys...like he eventually saw it last season.  The man is not afraid to make adjustments as needed once he realizes his offense is stagnating.  I'm very pleased with the efficiency & play calling of the past two weeks.

 

Now let's hope Luck sees it when he gets back under center. I think him being on the sidelines watching Matt may actually help him the rest of the way. 

He did great....now....can we get adjustments "in game" so when something is not working we can adjust. Its my biggest peeve with our coaches...not just Pep. The in game adjustments we make when things aren't working or we are getting exploited. I don't have many gripes to make on Pep the last couple weeks but lets hope after this time off he doesn't forget the winning formula.

[throwing BBZ]

Hasselbeck sees more field in 2.1 seconds than Andrew does in ____ whatever!
Matt CAN make all the throws quickly, with touch, and accuracy.
  Ya right, it was the play calling.

[B~Town]

Boy did he ever have been anything but a fan of Pep be he game planned and called a heck of game in Houston . Have to give him some serious credit .

[Pelt]

Bruschi on the change in scheme: "Play calling was great. They did a great job of protecting Hasselbeck. It's crazy, they"ll protect Hasselbeck, but not Luck, the best young QB in the league".

Heath Evans: "I hope Pep learns something from this. He's been setting Luck up to fail".

They pretty much summed up the thoughts of a majority of Colts fans.

How do we know that Pep hasn't installed decent game plans all along this year and Luck audibled the offense right into the problems that they have had the first 2+ games?

[Gavin]

I don't think its been Peps play calling has changed a lot....Somewhat. I think much more of it has to do with Matt making quick decisions and letting his receivers make plays

[GwinnettColt]

Nice game calling, Pep.  Keep it up!