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scottehorner.bsky.social @scottehorner.bsky.social · 13d
#Colts fans, here's what you should know about the #Raiders heading into #NFL Week 5. #LVRvsIND

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NFL Week 5 odds, matchup analysis: Indianapolis Colts vs. Las Vegas Raiders start time, where to watch, injuries
The Indianapolis Colts and Las Vegas Raiders are both coming off losses. Here's what to watch in their NFL Week 5 matchup.
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scottehorner.bsky.social @scottehorner.bsky.social · 14d
Why the #Purdue coach is so admired.

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Peers say Purdue's Matt Painter best at Xs and Os: 'His sets are almost impossible to stop'
In a survey for CBS Sports' candid coaches feature, Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter edge UConn's Dan Hurley as the nation's top tactician. Here's why.
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scottehorner.bsky.social @scottehorner.bsky.social · 14d
He's an #iubb player, but the #iufb coach is interested. @zachosterman.bsky.social story

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The player Curt Cignetti 'might try and steal' from Indiana basketball shows promise, versatility
Elon transfer Nick Dorn spent the summer recovering from a foot injury. IU believes he can be a difference maker once he's healthy, and he's close.
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scottehorner.bsky.social @scottehorner.bsky.social · 14d
#Fever's strange season ends in fitting fashion.

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Fever's inexplicable season ends 1 game shy of finals despite injuries: 'It's a special story'
The Indiana Fever had six season-ending injuries. Still, they made it to overtime of a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Semifinals: "We beat the odds."
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scottehorner.bsky.social @scottehorner.bsky.social · 14d
#Raiders running back should be a handful for the #Colts.

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Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty has 'elite contact balance' and 'a full bag'; find out what that means
The Indianapolis Colts defense is focusing on gang tackling to slow down Raiders rookie RB Ashton Jeanty.
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scottehorner.bsky.social @scottehorner.bsky.social · 14d
#Colts hoped he could provide help for a shorthanded unit. @joelaerickson.bsky.social story

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Colts CB Xavien Howard retires from NFL; what we know
The Colts signed veteran Xavien Howard just prior to the season but he has struggled after missing the 2024 season
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 25d
Head to IndyStarTV: Hoosiers for our postgame podcast, plus video from Curt Cignetti's press conference, Fernando Mendoza's comments and more: www.youtube.com/@IndyStarTVH... #iufb
IndyStarTV: Hoosiers
Zach Osterman is a reporter with IndyStar/The Indianapolis Star covering IU sports, Big Ten sports and wider topics in college sports. He's been on the IU beat in some form for more than 15 years now....
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 25d
Now you’re gonna believe in IU football, whether you like it or not.

Insider: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
Indiana football made Big Ten history vs Illinois, proving Curt Cignetti's Hoosiers are here to stay
The Hoosiers dominated in a game that was circled during the offseason. One team was overprepared, and played like it, undressing the No. 8 team.
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Gregg Doyel @greggdoyelstar.bsky.social · 24d
Domination is the new normal for IU football under Curt Cignetti.
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Doyel: Last season was impossibly magical for IU football. This season could be better, Illinois learned
No. 17 IU crushed No. 8 Illinois 63-10, more swag for a program with an elite QB (Fernando Mendoza), WR (Omar Cooper Jr.), coach (Curt Cignetti).
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Joel A. Erickson @joelaerickson.bsky.social · 29d
Shane Steichen had time to get Spencer Shrader a shorter kick, and he knows he should have used it on Sunday.

But the Colts do believe Shrader is capable of hitting from 60 if they need him to, even after the ugly miss. www.indystar.com/story/sports...
Why did the Colts have Spencer Shrader attempt a 60-yard field goal? Watch second attempt
Shrader missed Sunday's 60-yard attempt short and to the right, but the Colts believe it was because of a rushed approach, rather than a lack of leg.
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Gregg Doyel @greggdoyelstar.bsky.social · 29d
This Colts offense has set multiple Super Bowl-era records in its first two games, both wins, WITH DANIEL JONES AT QB. And fans are miserable with coach Shane Steichen?
Column is open. Includes bonus fan vitriol.
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Doyel: The Colts are good, fun and undefeated. And you're done with coach Shane Steichen?
Colts' miraculous victory vs. Denver hasn't won over the fan base to embattled coach Shane Steichen. If anything, it made things worse. Let's Mailbagg
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Gregg Doyel @greggdoyelstar.bsky.social · Sep 9
Indiana University ranked as U.S.'s worst public college for free speech - and Purdue is No. 1.
Our First Amendment reporter @catecharron.bsky.social has details.
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Indiana University ranked as U.S.'s worst public college for free speech
Purdue University sits on the opposite end of the newly released collegiate free speech rankings — but that could change.
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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · Sep 9
One more shout, on Tuesday morning, for the Monday Morning: Fernando Mendoza looks as ready for Illinois as he's going to get: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza proved he's ready for Big Ten tests: 'Build on (his) successes'
Curt Cignetti has had success with transfer quarterbacks. Fernando Mendoza showed week-over-week improvement like his predecessor.
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Joel A. Erickson @joelaerickson.bsky.social · Sep 9
The Colts called QB sneak for Daniel Jones 4 times on Sunday because he’s historically been great on it. Like, Jacoby Brissett great. (Real ones know that reference)

And Jones doesn’t need a push.

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No tush push needed: Daniel Jones puts quarterback sneak back in Colts offense
Indianapolis ran four quarterback sneaks on Sunday against Miami; Daniel Jones converted all four of them.
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Joel A. Erickson @joelaerickson.bsky.social · Sep 9
Xavien Howard didn’t have to do much on Sunday to beat his old team.

He’d already helped Lou Anarumo beat Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins with the game plan.

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How former Dolphin Xavien Howard helped Colts put Tua Tagovailoa into 'panic mode'
Xavien Howard made his first start since 2023 against his former team, recovering a fumble and leading the Colts' game-planning
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Gregg Doyel @greggdoyelstar.bsky.social · Sep 9
Readers wrestle with the beauty of that Colts win vs. Miami, the mystery of Caitlin Clark’s injury and the ugliness of Jim Irsay’s last few secretive years.
Mailbagg is open.
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Doyel: Readers wrestle with beauty of Colts win vs. Miami, ugliness of Jim Irsay's ending
Cam Bynum danced, Daniel Jones dominated and the Colts demolished the Dolphins? Readers are in near-unanimous agreement: What did we just watch?!?
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Joel A. Erickson @joelaerickson.bsky.social · Sep 1
When I talked to Mekhi Blackmon last week. You get a call, you get on the next plane out of Minnesota and the next thing you know, you’re learning Lou Anarumo’s defense on the fly www.indystar.com/story/sports...
Why the Colts completely revamped their cornerbacks and how Mekhi Blackmon fits
Mekhi Blackmon, in his third season, could feel something coming, and the trade sent everything into overdrive.
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scottehorner.bsky.social @scottehorner.bsky.social · Aug 27
Readers give @greggdoyelstar.bsky.social a piece of their mind over the #Colts' quarterback room.

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Doyel: Colts fans debate Riley Leonard (and Jason Bean) vs Daniel Jones, Anthony Richardson
Who to cut, keep and start among Colts QB's Daniel Jones, Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard? Colts fans have opinions. And don't forget Jason Bean!
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scottehorner.bsky.social @scottehorner.bsky.social · Aug 27
Here's what @joelaerickson.bsky.social sees with the #Colts' initial roster.

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5 thoughts on the Indianapolis Colts' initial 53-man roster
The Colts continue to remake their defensive secondary while cutting roster
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scottehorner.bsky.social @scottehorner.bsky.social · Aug 26
The new #BallState coach returns to his old stomping grounds for his debut. #Purdue

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He's a Purdue grad, and first game as Ball State football coach is at Purdue. How he got here
Mike Uremovich has not led a FBS program. Here's how he's adjusting to the transfer portal, NIL, scholarships and life in the MAC ahead of his first game, coincidentally at his alma mater.
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scottehorner.bsky.social @scottehorner.bsky.social · Aug 26
Here's #Purdue's most recognizable player heading into this season.

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Devin Mockobee rides out clean slate as Barry Odom readies Purdue football for Ball State
Devin Mockobee needs his first career 1,000-yard season to break Purdue football's all-time rushing record. He stayed for Barry Odom's first year, which begins vs Ball State on Saturday.
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scottehorner.bsky.social @scottehorner.bsky.social · Aug 26
Can #iufb repeat ... or come close to repeat ... last season's record?

@zachosterman.bsky.social story

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Indiana football game-by-game predictions for 2025 season
How will IU football fare against a tough Big Ten schedule in 2025? Our college football predictions and picks are in.
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scottehorner.bsky.social @scottehorner.bsky.social · Aug 26
After the #Colts reach 53, there's more work to be done.

@joelaerickson.bsky.social story

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How Colts comb NFL's waiver wire to address positions of need at deadline
The Colts have already made an addition at cornerback, but there are likely more moves to come after Tuesday's deadline to cut the roster to 53.
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Nate Atkins @nateatkins.bsky.social · Aug 21
NEW:

As Anthony Richardson Sr. heads back to the bench, his need to prepare better has returned, and eyes are on everyone.

Including his QB coach, Cam Turner.

So who is Cam Turner, and how much culpability does he have in Richardson's career so far?
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Who is Cam Turner and how much is the Colts QB coach culpable for Anthony Richardson?
Cam Turner is the only position coach Anthony Richardson has had in the NFL. After a second benching, what is Turner's role in all of this?
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scottehorner.bsky.social @scottehorner.bsky.social · Aug 21
If #iufb wants to be a football superpower, the Hoosiers must act like it starting now.

@zachosterman.bsky.social story

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New metrics favor IU football scheduling over SEC's playoff bubble teams. Hoosiers must fight their CFP debate
The College Football Playoff selection committee announced strength of record as a key metric for at-large berths. The Hoosiers won that debate vs several SEC critics last year, too.
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