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Ryan Grigson, Chuck Pagano Happy with Free Agent Haul
March 16th, 2013 at 11:33 AM
Indianapolis Colts general manager Ryan Grigson and head coach Chuck Pagano expressed great satisfaction with their free agent signings this week. Both indicated that while the team may still be looking at some minor additions, the Colts major free agent action is finished.
Pagano, true to his defensive roots, is most excited...
New Offensive Coordinator Pep Hamilton Speaks with Indianapolis Media
February 13th, 2013 at 3:51 PM
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New Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton had his first meeting with the Indianapolis media today and said that "there's no 'can't do's'" for the Colts' offense as he sees it.
Hamilton is extremely excited about the talent level he's inheriting as he begins his first stint calling plays in the...
Bruce Arians Named NFL Coach of the Year; Andrew Luck Second in Rookie of the Year
February 2nd, 2013 at 8:03 PM
Bruce Arians took a a difficult situation and made the best of it, for both the Indianapolis Colts and himself. Arians guided the Colts to a 9-3 record and a wild card playoff berth after head coach Chuck Pagano was diagnosed with leukemia. That earned Arians the Arizona Cardinals' head coaching position...
Expect More West Coast than Downfield with Pep Hamilton’s Offense
January 20th, 2013 at 2:12 PM
Andrew Luck over-delivered on some pretty lofty expectations for his rookie year. Much of that is due to the tutelage of veteran offensive coordinator Bruce Arians who installed an offense that allowed Luck to showcase his skills.
With Arians off to Arizona, the Indianapolis Colts have turned to Luck's Stanford offensive...
Indianapolis Colts Announce Hiring of Pep Hamilton as Offensive Coordinator
January 19th, 2013 at 6:04 PM
The Indianapolis Colts confirmed today the hiring of former Stanford University offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton to the same role with the Indianapolis Colts. Hamilton replace Bruce Arians who was named head coach of the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday.
“Pep Hamilton is a sharp, detailed and innovative coach who is a rising...
Offensive Coordinator Bruce Arians to Become Arizona Head Coach
January 17th, 2013 at 8:43 PM
Bruce Arians has accepted an offer to become the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, according to a report by ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday, Jan. 17.
Arians, 60, reportedly has signed a four-year deal with a team option for a fifth year.
The Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator joined the organization for...
Indianapolis Colts Name Tom McMahon New Special Teams Coordinator
January 17th, 2013 at 11:47 AM
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The Indianapolis Colts today hired Tom McMahon as the special teams coordinator. McMahon holds six years of NFL coaching experience and spent the 2012 campaign as the special teams coach with the Kansas City Chiefs.
“We’re excited that Tom will be joining our staff,” said Colts Head Coach...
Maxwell Club Names Chuck Pagano and Bruce Arians Coach of the Year
January 16th, 2013 at 1:07 PM
The prestigious Maxwell Football Club has announced that they will honor Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano and offensive coordinator Bruce Arians with their professional Coach of the Year award, the Greasy Neale Award.
In their first season in Indianapolis, Head Coach Chuck Pagano and Offensive Coordinator/Interim Head Coach Bruce Arians...
ChuckStrong Phenomenon a Welcome Break from the Cynicism of Professional Sports
December 26th, 2012 at 11:47 AM
Modern-day sports fans have heard it all before. "It's a business," we're told at least once a year. Whether it's our favorite player leaving town for a rich new contract, a team holding a city hostage for a new stadium deal or a league's games being canceled due to an...
Could This Be Bruce Arians’ Last Game as Indianapolis Colts Head Coach?
December 20th, 2012 at 7:56 AM
If all goes according to plans and doctors sign off, Chuck Pagano will be at the helm next week when the Indianapolis Colts finish the regular season at home against the Houston Texans. Pagano finished his third and final round of chemotherapy earlier this month and has been conditioning for a...
Vick Ballard Becoming Bruce Arians’ Bell-Cow Back
December 11th, 2012 at 9:01 AM
Bruce Arians is known for tutoring young quarterbacks. Peyton Manning, Tim Couch, Ben Roethlisberger and now Andrew Luck have all benefited from Arians' instruction. Arians has also developed another reputation over the years, one for having a running back who can move the chains in a game's waning moments, enabling...
Young Indianapolis Colts Continue to Exceed Expectations
November 9th, 2012 at 9:18 AM
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That the Indianapolis Colts won last night against the Jacksonville Jaguars isn't surprising. How they did it is. This young team continues to defy the limited expectations that were placed upon them. At 6-3, the Colts have tripled their win output from 2011. I optimistically said that they would win...
Chuck Pagano Delivers Stirring Post-Game Speech
November 5th, 2012 at 8:57 AM
If you haven't seen Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano's emotional post-game address to his team, here is the link. Chuck is truly an amazing man
Bruce Arians: “We Can’t Allow the Cheeseheads to Come in Here and Take Over.”
October 4th, 2012 at 3:55 PM
Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers will mark the 82nd consecutive home game the Indianapolis Colts will play before a sellout crowd. Interim head coach Bruce Arians remembers a time though when a Colts home game didn't necessarily mean an advantage for the home team.
"I saw it happen in...
Indianapolis Colts Organize Efforts to Fight Breast Cancer and Leukemia
October 4th, 2012 at 2:07 PM
The Indianapolis Colts along with the rest of the NFL were already planning to stage events around Breast Cancer Awareness this week. With the news about head coach Chuck Pagano and his battle with leukemia, the Colts have also put together several events to help fight that disease. The following...
Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Chuck Pagano Diagnosed with Leukemia
October 1st, 2012 at 11:33 AM
Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano has been diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APML). He will undergo four to six weeks of hospitalization while receiving chemotherapy treatment. Prognosis is favorable for remission but will require ongoing treatment.
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Colts owner Jim Irsay told media at a press conference this morning that Pagano went...
Chuck Pagano Sees Positives in Indianapolis Colts’ Youth
September 11th, 2012 at 8:59 AM
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Indianapolis Colts' head coach Chuck Pagano is never pleased with a loss, but following Sunday's defeat at the hands of the Chicago Bears, he saw a lot of positives from his younger players.
Pagano had five players on offense and defense taking their first NFL snaps and a total of 11 players...
Bruce Arians Likes What He Sees from Young Indianapolis Colts Offense
August 8th, 2012 at 12:46 PM
***PHOTO1***Bruce Arians knows quarterbacks. He was Peyton Manning's first quarterback coach in Indianapolis, groomed Tim Couch in Cleveland before Couch was injured and turned a raw Ben Roethlisberger into a two time Super Bowl winner.
Now Arians has a new challenge in grooming another first round quarterback in Andrew Luck. With...
New Era for Indianapolis Colts Underway in Anderson
July 29th, 2012 at 11:50 AM
***PHOTO1*** The Indianapolis Colts took the field for the first time this morning at Anderson University with head coach Chuck Pagano stressing the mental aspects rather than on field intensity for this morning's walk-through.
Pagano met with media after the walk-through and said he was pleased with where his team is as...
Indianapolis Colts Don’t Have Far to Travel to Surpass Last Season
July 16th, 2012 at 2:44 PM
***PHOTO1***The late John McKay, the legendary former coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, once quipped about his team: "We didn't tackle well today but we made up for it by not blocking." That would be a pretty good summation of the Indianapolis Colts 2011 season as well.
With training camp under...
