Stories tagged with "onside kick"

Saints flag posted outside Indiana governor's office by indystar

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is flying a New Orleans Saints flag outside his Statehouse office after losing a friendly Super Bowl wager with Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal.... – Feb 17, 2010 at 7:53 AM in Colts

Polian proud of his team's 'very, very memorable season' by Mike Chappell

Colts president credits Caldwell, coaches for overcoming key injuries in run that came up one win shy of title It will take more than the Indianapolis Colts coming up short on the... – Feb 13, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Drew Brees basks in New Orleans' win by Curt Cavin

Purdue graduate is a hero throughout Who Dat Nation MIAMI — Drew Brees held the trophy, all right. His son, Baylen, born just over a year ago, was in his arms for the shining... – Feb 08, 2010 at 3:33 PM in Colts

Saints' successful onside kick to open 2nd half reverses game's momentum by Mark Alesia

MIAMI — It’s a play the New Orleans Saints aptly call “Ambush,” an onside kick coach Sean Payton told his players at halftime they would use to start the... – Feb 08, 2010 at 1:21 AM in Colts

Football gods gets their revenge on the Colts by indystar

MIAMI — They had hoped to trade in the perfect season for the perfect ending, but in the end, the Indianapolis Colts were left with nothing. Just a bitter, hollow feeling... – Feb 08, 2010 at 1:20 AM in Bob Kravitz

Jets' rookies stun Chargers by indystar

Sanchez, Greene each produce TDs in unlikely victory SAN DIEGO — Maybe Rex Ryan already knows the score of the AFC Championship Game. The rookie coach — who at one... – Jan 17, 2010 at 11:43 PM in Colts

Winning formula for Colts? No errors by Phil Richards

When the Colts don’t commit a turnover, they’re (25-0) unbeatable There are no sure things in sports, save maybe the Indianapolis Colts winning when they aren’t... – Dec 07, 2009 at 11:58 PM in Colts

'Special' ending to win vs. Texans by Phil Richards

The Indianapolis Colts came from behind for a 35-27 victory at Houston on Sunday thanks to big plays from their offense and defense, but it was a heady special teams play that put... – Dec 01, 2009 at 12:35 AM in Colts

Colts come from behind to beat Texans 35-27 by indystar

HOUSTON — The slogans painted on each sideline of cavernous Reliant Stadium exhorted the concept of “Play 60.” The Houston Texans covered the first 19 minutes... – Nov 29, 2009 at 10:31 PM in Colts

Cardinals keep it close by indystar

Ball State clamps down on running game of Northern Illinois, but Huskies find way to win DeKALB, Ill. — Ball State, a team that hasn’t enjoyed much success this... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:43 AM in Ball State

Purdue QB Elliott takes Big Ten honor by indystar

Purdue’s Joey Elliott was named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in the Boilermakers’ 38-36 road win at Michigan. The win snapped an 11-game... – Nov 09, 2009 at 11:42 AM in Purdue

Boilermakers end 43-year drought at the Big House by indystar

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — First there was Purdue’s victory over Ohio State, breaking a 19-game losing streak against ranked opponents. Now comes Saturday’s thrilling... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Irish stunned at home again by Midshipmen by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Navy did it to Notre Dame again — and this loss to the Midshipmen is even more costly. Craig Schaefer sacked Jimmy Clausen in the end zone with 60... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Notre Dame

Navy upsets Notre Dame 23-21 by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Navy did it to Notre Dame again — and this loss to the Midshipmen is even more costly. Craig Schaefer sacked Jimmy Clausen in the end zone with 60 seconds left... – Nov 07, 2009 at 7:20 PM in Notre Dame

Purdue wins at Michigan, 1st time since '66 by indystar

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Joey Elliott threw for a career-high 367 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another to help Purdue rally past Michigan 38-36 Saturday, dealing a serious blow... – Nov 07, 2009 at 4:41 PM in Purdue

Hamilton Heights can't contain undefeated Batesville by Ted Schultz

ARCADIA, Ind. — It was tough enough for the Hamilton Heights High School football team to contend with Batesville’s vaunted run game in Friday night’s Class 3A... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

Fast start, sluggish finish for No. 3-ranked Warren Central by indystar

Despite being held scoreless in the second half and committing 13 penalties for 129 yards, the Class 5A No. 3 Warren Central High School football team posted a 28-14 win over host... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

Roundtree helps Lawrence Central stave off Lawrence North by Nat Newell

Lawrence Central High School senior running back Isaiah Roundtree had watched his team’s 26-point lead almost disappear when he took a handoff on third-and-2 from the... – Oct 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

Piece of title worth the wait for Fishers by Patrick Dorsey

BROWNSBURG, Ind. — The chant emerged from the visitors’ stands at Brownsburg High School: “H-C-C champs! (Clap, clap, clap-clap-clap.) H-C-C champs! (Clap, clap,... – Oct 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

Millers' run game, defense take over by Ted Schultz

WESTFIELD, Ind. — On a night when its passing game was slightly limited by muddy field conditions, Noblesville’s defense and much-maligned running game took over. The... – Oct 10, 2009 at 1:10 AM in High school football