- Signed: Matthew Hartman
- Filed under ice , Indianapolis Colts , snow , sports , weather .
"Well, shit."
I have so many emotions right now, I'm not sure how to explain the game today. The Colts this afternoon, just didn't have the intensity they should have... and gave up early scores to the Steelers. They fought until the end, though, and gave a valiant effort. The Steelers defense was just too much for our offensive line and our secondary was shotty, at best, in the first half. To have Vanderjagt miss his only field goal at home, at the most important moment of the season, was unfortunate, but it wasn't the one play that lost the game. Like Coach Dungy stated in his post-game news conference, they had a few opportunities to make plays and simply didn't execute.
So the end of a spectacular season comes to a close. One of the greatest seasons an NFL team has had in many years and THE best season an Indianapolis Colts team has ever had. It seemed the stars were aligned right this year, with the Pats out of the way and having home field advantage throughout the playoffs. But, it wasn't to be. The 2005-2006 season comes to a close with a 21-18 loss - on this Sunday, January 15th.
We're disappointed as fans, but we still love you guys... No matter who comes back next year and who doesn't, we need to assert ourselves next year and make a solid drive to the Super Bowl once again. We've proved this year that we're a balanced team... next year, let's prove we're a Super Bowl caliber team.
Two teams I wanted to see proceed today, didn't... (the Colts and Chicago) and I feel a bit dejected. I keep reminding myself that it's just a game and that I shouldn't get worked up about it. But, it's hard... it's something I really wanted to see happen. It just seemed to be the Colts year - and I think everyone thought the same. It just didn't happen. Being a Chicago Cubs fan, you'd think that I would be used to these types of feelings by now. I'm not... it still hurts...
On the bright side, Martina showed up on Emeril today! I had been flipping through the channels and came upon her. It was a nice surprise, and if for only just a moment, put a smile on my face.
I'm heading back for work tonight and I'm not so much looking forward to that either. It's going to be a busy night. We've got Winter Weather Advisories up for much of the Northern Plains this evening and most valid through Monday evening for mixed precipitation (freezing rain and sleet) turning to snow overnight. We may see accumulations by morning here in Grand Forks, but most likely, the heaviest amounts will occur to our north. The 00z NAM keeps most of it's QPF and best forcing along the international border, so possibly up to 3 inches will be possible near that area. Here, an inch or two may fall...
Anyhow, enough for now I suppose. I think I'll go mope around some more before work-time rolls around.
Take care, folks!
Hope all is well...
I have so many emotions right now, I'm not sure how to explain the game today. The Colts this afternoon, just didn't have the intensity they should have... and gave up early scores to the Steelers. They fought until the end, though, and gave a valiant effort. The Steelers defense was just too much for our offensive line and our secondary was shotty, at best, in the first half. To have Vanderjagt miss his only field goal at home, at the most important moment of the season, was unfortunate, but it wasn't the one play that lost the game. Like Coach Dungy stated in his post-game news conference, they had a few opportunities to make plays and simply didn't execute.
So the end of a spectacular season comes to a close. One of the greatest seasons an NFL team has had in many years and THE best season an Indianapolis Colts team has ever had. It seemed the stars were aligned right this year, with the Pats out of the way and having home field advantage throughout the playoffs. But, it wasn't to be. The 2005-2006 season comes to a close with a 21-18 loss - on this Sunday, January 15th.
We're disappointed as fans, but we still love you guys... No matter who comes back next year and who doesn't, we need to assert ourselves next year and make a solid drive to the Super Bowl once again. We've proved this year that we're a balanced team... next year, let's prove we're a Super Bowl caliber team.
Two teams I wanted to see proceed today, didn't... (the Colts and Chicago) and I feel a bit dejected. I keep reminding myself that it's just a game and that I shouldn't get worked up about it. But, it's hard... it's something I really wanted to see happen. It just seemed to be the Colts year - and I think everyone thought the same. It just didn't happen. Being a Chicago Cubs fan, you'd think that I would be used to these types of feelings by now. I'm not... it still hurts...
On the bright side, Martina showed up on Emeril today! I had been flipping through the channels and came upon her. It was a nice surprise, and if for only just a moment, put a smile on my face.
I'm heading back for work tonight and I'm not so much looking forward to that either. It's going to be a busy night. We've got Winter Weather Advisories up for much of the Northern Plains this evening and most valid through Monday evening for mixed precipitation (freezing rain and sleet) turning to snow overnight. We may see accumulations by morning here in Grand Forks, but most likely, the heaviest amounts will occur to our north. The 00z NAM keeps most of it's QPF and best forcing along the international border, so possibly up to 3 inches will be possible near that area. Here, an inch or two may fall...
Anyhow, enough for now I suppose. I think I'll go mope around some more before work-time rolls around.
Take care, folks!
Hope all is well...
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