Author: David Jacobs

On Nov. 20, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its semifinalists for the 2025 inductees. Colts legendary wide receiver Reggie Wayne was included in the list of 25. A 14-year pro from 2001-14 , this is Wayne’s sixth consecutive year being named as a semi-finalist for Canton —dating back to his first year of eligibility in 2020. The question remains, does Wayne deserve to be immortalized forever in Canton — or does he just miss the cut? Reggie Wayne: By The Stats In terms of career stats, Wayne currently ranks 10th all-time for both receptions and yards with 1,070…

After the best start in school history, the Indiana Hoosiers have been ranked eighth in the first edition of the College Football Playoff poll. Ranking ahead of teams like like BYU, Notre Dame, Alabama and Boise State. Debuting in the poll is just the first step, the Hoosiers will need to earn their spot in the back end of their schedule. The first CFP bracket projection with the 12-team playoff era has dropped 🏈 pic.twitter.com/HXK3syhbEE — ESPN (@espn) November 6, 2024 Here is how they can ensure a spot within the top 12 come the final polls. 1. Win out…

After the worst performance of their season, the Colts are sticking with Joe Flacco following their 21-13 defeat on Sunday Night Football. Also Read: Colts Fans Want Anthony Richardson Back Colts HC Shane Steichen: Joe Flacco starts at QB vs. Buffalo on Sunday — Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) November 4, 2024 This move comes after head coach Shane Steichen insisted that the veteran Flacco gave the Colts the best chance to win right now. However, two of his three starts make up the two worst offensive productions from Indianapolis all season with his first start against the Jaguars relying on a couple…

It is evident that year two with quarterback Anthony Richardson has not gone as smoothly as the Colts had hoped. After taking Richardson fourth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Florida product faced a season-ending labrum tear after just four starts in his rookie campaign. The Colts have benched the 22-year-old this season after six starts this season and 10 accredited starts to his career. Also Read: Fans React to Anthony Richardson Being Benched A shock to the locker room and to Richardson, many teammates have publicly shared that they believe the benching will be best for Richardson in…

Prior to the season starting, the NFL made a major rule change about the banning of hip-drop tackles, also known as swivel hip-drop tackles.  Is a simple technique where a defender wraps around the ball carrier and drops their hips to the ground to secure a tackle. It is a documented maneuver to have caused various injuries to some of the leagues’ top stars; however, nearly halfway through the season there has yet to be a hip drop penalty enforced. The league has retroactively fined six players for the action, including the likes of T.J Edwards, Nick Bolton, C.J Mosely,…

For the first six games of the season, the Indiana Hoosier offense had been humming along to the tune of 47.5 points per game. Whereas the Nebraska Cornhusker defense had never given up a rushing touchdown, had given up more than 10 points just once and were holding opponents to 11.3 points per game. Then Cornhusker defense stumbled into Memorial Stadium filled with a sell-out homecoming crowd enjoying the Hoosiers’ best start to a season since 1967. By the time they would head back to Nebraska, IU would run for five touchdowns and throw for three more scores en route…

Ahead of a 1:00 matchup against the spiraling Miami Dolphins, the Colts will likely be without their sixth-year starting linebacker E.J. Speed. #Colts LB E.J. Speed (knee) has been downgraded to doubtful vs. the #Dolphins. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 19, 2024 Speed, who has risen from special teams ace to starting linebacker during his time in Indy, ranks third in the league with 60 total tackles and leads the league with 44 solo tackles. Although Speed and fellow linebacker Zaire Franklin’s play has been scrutinized by fans this season, their importance to the defense is still valuable. However, it…

In his eighth year out of the University of Hawaii, Rigoberto Sanchez has continued to claim stake as one of the league’s best punters. His most recent accomplishment came after the week six victory over the Tennesee Titans where Sanchez racked up five punts for 271 yards with three landing inside the 20. Earning himself the Week 6 AFC Special Teams Player of The Week for his impressive performance. While the stat line may have won him the award in and of itself, this game-sealing punt perfectly downed inside the five-yard line may have been one that clinched him the…

The Indiana Hoosiers are off to their first 6-0 start since 1967 under first-year head coach Curt Cignetti.  On Oct. 19 — during Homecoming weekend with Big Noon Kickoff in town — the 16th-ranked Hoosiers will have their toughest test to date when Dylan Raiola and the Nebraska Cornhuskers come to town.  So far this season, the Hoosiers have relied on their high-powered offense averaging 47.5 — good for second in the nation — while quarterback Kurtis Rourke leads the conference with 14 passing touchdowns. However, this Cornhusker defense is giving up just 11.3 points per game — good for…

In what has been a whirlwind couple of hours for the Las Vegas Raiders, Tom Brady has now been approved by the NFL owners as a limited partner with a 5% stake. Tom Brady has now been officially approved by the NFL owners as a limited partner of the #Raiders. With his 5% stake official (but a total purchase of 10% by Brady and his partner), his playing career is now over. pic.twitter.com/ykDwKH2f5M — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 15, 2024 Additionally, this means that Brady — the seven-time Super Bowl champion with stints in New England and Tampa Bay —…