‘Clearly, the loser is finished. But the winner will be alive for at least another week.’
Archives for December 11, 2000
Mystified Mora at a loss as to why Colts are losing
‘"Our offense can play better," he emphasized. "I don’t just blame the defense … that’s just the area that’s struggled most."’
Colts/Bills
‘Wide receiver Eric Moulds has had great games against the Colts the past two years. If he can continue to be a downfield threat, it will help pull the Colts linebackers off the line of scrimmage and assist the running game immensely.’
Bills’ defense gets chance to make amends
‘"This is a time that reveals character in players," said defensive end Phil Hansen, who is expected to return to the lineup after missing almost all of the past five games with a knee injury.’
It’s up to Johnson to prove he can bounce back
‘It seems he hasn’t learned Jim Kelly’s old mantra. Even after three interceptions in one game, Kelly would chalk it up to "interceptions are part of football." Johnson needs to remember to shrug off adversity. Tonight would be a good time to start.’
Glitz of ‘MNF’ gives Buffalo boost
‘The Bills have some 20 players who will be making their MNF debuts. Ten-year veteran defenders Henry Jones and Phil Hansen, however, are playing on Monday for the 18th time.’
Interview with Jerry Ostroski
‘"My last name is Polish, but I pretty much grew up Italian."’
Bills/Colts scouting report
‘Both teams are nearing the end of the line, and to be honest, if not for mathematics, the end of the line has already arrived.’
Bills QB: ‘Just another game’
‘”It’s just another game. It’s awesome that my family and friends (in California) can watch, but I’m not treating it any different.” Perhaps he should.’
Prime-time elimination game
‘Tonight, with their playoff hopes flickering in the cold night air and AFC East rival Buffalo in town, the Colts can speak to ABC’s national audience. Their on-field oratory, though, may fall on deaf ears when it comes to earning a postseason berth.’
Lamey teaches there is always hope for Colts
‘In order for the Colts to make the playoffs, the following things have to happen, in this precise order: The Colts have to win every game. Everybody else has to lose every game.’
Colts just can’t compare to last season’s version
‘Last season, nothing seemed to knock them out of sync. If they fell behind, they would rally. If they got the lead, they would put opponents away. Not any more.’
Don’t Dump Wade — Yet
‘Phillips’ country-boy manner makes him an easy target. His responses
to media queries sometimes meander around the point and sometimes miss it
altogether.’