Indianapolis, IN
After Sam Ehlinger’s starting debut, Colts want to see more
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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Colts on Sunday deployed their sixth completely different beginning quarterback since Andrew Luck’s retirement in August 2019.
Unsurprisingly, after one recreation with Sam Ehlinger as their beginning quarterback, the Colts haven’t resolved all their quarterback questions. This drawback, now 4 seasons within the making, will not be solved in a single day.
Ultimately, the Colts misplaced a 17-16 contest to the Washington Commanders. Their offense produced 17 or fewer factors for the fifth time in eight video games. The Colts had a damaging turnover margin for the fifth time this season (going 0-4-1 in these video games). And for the fourth time in 2022, the Colts scored one landing or fewer in a recreation.
That’s about as dangerous because it will get for a modern-day offense.
No, Ehlinger didn’t reverse all of the damaging offensive traits the Colts have established this season. However here’s what he achieved on Sunday: He left the Colts desirous to at the least see extra.
A long time of historical past recommend that the 2021 sixth-round choice won’t show to be the Colts’ long-term resolution at quarterback. However after being promoted to starter final week over an completed veteran like Matt Ryan, Ehlinger seemed like he belonged below middle in opposition to Washington.
Granted, the Colts employed a really completely different offensive assault with Ehlinger at quarterback. After they tried a mean of 42.4 passes per recreation with Ryan by way of the primary seven video games, Ehlinger tried simply 23 on Sunday. However he was environment friendly with these makes an attempt, throwing for 201 yards on 17-of-23 passing. He didn’t muster a landing move, however he didn’t throw any interceptions, both.
Is Ehlinger the reply? Who is aware of? However after one week, the Colts don’t know that he’s not, both.
“No disrespect to Matt as a result of I assumed he had some good moments,” coach Frank Reich mentioned. “However I assumed Sam seemed good. He seemed actually poised. He threw it properly. I assumed he performed properly.”
Reich, the Colts’ playcaller, known as a really cautious recreation however progressively turned extra aggressive in the course of the course of the day as Ehlinger settled in. However largely, there have been moments when it was apparent the teaching employees took a really particular strategy provided that it was enjoying with a second-year quarterback who had not beforehand thrown a move in a regular-season recreation.
Working example: On the primary play of the second quarter, the Colts known as an inside run with working again Nyheim Hines, proper into the enamel of Washington’s bodily line of defense. It gained 2 yards. That call said fairly clearly the Colts had no intention of incomes a primary down contemplating it was a third-and-15 state of affairs.
Ultimately, Ehlinger confirmed he had earned the fitting to take higher liberties and made good on these alternatives. First, he hit Alec Pierce with a formidable deep ball for 47 yards. He pushed one other ball down the sector within the fourth quarter, leading to a 30-yard pass-interference name drawn by receiver Parris Campbell.
To be clear, Ehlinger can’t repair the Colts’ damaged offensive line (even when he’s extra cell and subsequently can escape stress higher than Ryan). Sunday confirmed this reality. He can also’t repair the underwhelming working recreation (Jonathan Taylor’s aggravation of an ankle damage didn’t assist, both).
Nonetheless, the Colts are telling themselves one thing about this recreation felt completely different. Time will inform if that was mere emotion from a brand new starter or one thing extra tangible.
“I do know we did not acquire, like, a thousand yards or something like that,” Reich mentioned, “however I felt at present we might discover a rhythm with what we have now on the market. I felt at present that we will put one thing collectively and proceed to get higher.”
For his half, Ehlinger sounded all the fitting notes after the sport. A four-year starter at Texas, he’s extraordinarily polished within the off-the-field facets of being a quarterback — like dealing with media.
“How are you aware you’re prepared?” he mentioned. “You by no means know when you’re prepared till you’re put within the scenario. My objective now’s simply to enhance each week. I perceive that it wasn’t adequate, and there is a variety of issues to scrub up. Simply hold enhancing each single week.”
Can Ehlinger enhance sufficient to completely change the Colts’ plans at quarterback? It’s manner too early to say. However after one begin, he’s at the least earned the fitting to maintain making an attempt.
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Indianapolis, IN
Indy ambulances now place overdose reversal drug in hands of most vulnerable
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“Silence is not working” mom says to encourage important conversation
Amy Powell’s son, Cameron, died from accidental Fentanyl overdose. Mental health/substance abuse must be discussed, she says, to avoid more tragedy.
INDIANAPOLIS — People who are most vulnerable to a drug overdose will now have medication that saves lives delivered directly to their hands.
Indianapolis EMS medics responding to an overdose will offer kits to patients, their families, friends or bystanders. The kits include two doses of intranasal naloxone, a resource card with a QR code to the program’s webpage, how to sign up for text alerts about an overdose surge in Marion County and educational materials on recognizing an overdose and administering naloxone.
The initiative is part of the “Naloxone Leave Behind” project, in tandem with the Marion County Public Health Department.
The program’s goal is to reduce overdose deaths in Marion County by delivering the opioid reversal medication naloxone directly to those who are statistically at higher risk of fatally overdosing in the future.
“Indianapolis EMS stands among those who work on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic in our community, where seconds can mean the difference between life and death,” said Daniel O’Donnell, chief of Indianapolis EMS. “Increased access to naloxone can greatly increase survival chances in overdose situations, which can lead to more people seeking treatment to break the hold that addiction has on so many.”
Most people who fatally overdosed in Marion County in the first half of the year – about 62% −died in a home, according to a new report by the coroner’s office. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, continues to rank the most common substance driving up overdose deaths in the Indianapolis metro area.
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How to sign up for ‘bad batch,’ overdose surge text alerts
To receive texts about bad drug batches or overdose spikes in Marion County, text SOAR to 765-358-7627.
Texts will be sent when a bad drug batch is detected, when a neighborhood sees a spike in overdose or when police conduct a drug seizure in an area — a move that research has shown disrupts the drug supply and increases overdose. The program, called the Community Harm Reduction and Improved Outcomes Team (CHARIOT), is part of the statewide nonprofit Overdose Lifeline, which aims to help individuals impacted by substance-use disorders. The Office of Public Health and Safety has partnered with the organization.
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Be in the know: Is your Indy neighborhood at risk for overdose?
Other ways to get Narcan in Indianapolis
Narcan, the common name brand for naloxone, can be requested through Overdose Lifeline website at overdoselifeline.org. The supplies can be delivered anonymously.
Contact reporter Sarah Nelson at sarah.nelson@indystar.com
Indianapolis, IN
‘Supernatural’ convention bringing stars Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki and more to Indy
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An SPN Family reunion is coming to Indianapolis.
Creation Entertainment’s “The Road So Far… The Road Ahead” tour is bringing stars of the CW’s “Supernatural” to downtown Indy next month, including Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Misha Collins, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and more. The weekend-long event includes panels, meet-and-greet opportunities as well as a special event hosted by Collins.
Here’s what you need to know about the event, scheduled for Aug. 23-25.
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Where is the ‘Supernatural’ convention in Indianapolis?
The Marriott Indianapolis Downtown, 350 W. Maryland St. Aug. 23-25.
Lineup includes Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Misha Collins and more
According to the event’s website, the following stars and special guests are expected to attend the event:
- Jensen Ackles (Dean Winchester)
- Jared Padalecki (Sam Winchester)
- Misha Collins (Castiel)
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan (John Winchester)
- Samantha Smith (Mary Winchester)
- Ruth Connell (Rowena MacLeod)
- Rob Benedict (Chuck Shurley)
- Richard Speight Jr. (Archangel Gabriel)
- Matt Cohen (young John Winchester, Archangel Michael)
- Briana Buckmaster (Donna Hanscum)
- Julian Richings (Death)
- Kim Rhodes (Sheriff Jody Mills)
- DJ Qualls (Garth Fitzgerald IV)
- Osric Chau (Kevin Tran)
- Adam Rose (TikToker)
- Jason Manns (musician)
Creation cautions that all guests and scheduling are subject to change.
How much do Supernatural convention tickets cost?
Single-day general admission tickets start at $70 for Friday, $80 for Saturday and $100 for Sunday. A general admission weekend pass is $249.
A variety of weekend packages, with benefits like exclusive panels and autograph opportunities, range in price from $379 to $1,775. For tickets and more information, visit bit.ly/4d8xc16.
‘Supernatural’ meet-and-greets, autographs
Photo opportunities and autographs will be available for purchase with many of the scheduled guests. Here are the prices for photos and autographs with the headlining stars:
- Jensen Ackles: Photos $199 / Autographs available for gold and silver weekend patrons only
- Jared Padalecki: Photos $199 / Autographs $169 (will not be signing for gold and silver patrons)
- Misha Collins: Photos $149 (Saturday only) and $169 (in costume, Sunday only) / Autographs $119
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan: Photos $199 / Autographs $169
Interactive opportunities with the featured guests don’t stop there. DJ Qualls will also host a masquerade-themed karaoke night with ticketed pre- and post-events.
For a full list of experiences and prices, visit bit.ly/4d8xc16.
What’s the schedule for the ‘Supernatural’ convention in Indy?
The full schedule has not yet been released as of late July. According to Creation’s website, the final schedule will be released closer to the event.
Misha Collins’ special event at Creation Indianapolis
Collins will host a special, 18+ event on Saturday evening called “It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time.” In a June Instagram post, he described it as a one-person show that’s “part memoir, part therapy and part indecent exposure.”
Do I need convention passes for Misha Collins’ show in Indy?
No; this is a separately ticketed event that does not overlap with the convention’s scheduled Saturday night concert. Tickets are priced at $79 for general admission and $139 to $189 for reserved seats. For more information, visit bit.ly/3WfAlFQ.
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Contact IndyStar pop culture reporter Holly Hays at holly.hays@indystar.com. Follow her on X/Twitter: @hollyvhays.
Indianapolis, IN
IU approves policy that will shutter pro-Palestinian camp at Indy campus
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by Claire Rafford
The Indiana University board of trustees approved a new policy Monday that will effectively shut down a three-month pro-Palestinian encampment at IU Indianapolis.
In a news release, board of trustees Chair W. Quinn Buckner said arrests and chaos at an IU Bloomington pro-Palestinian protest in April led the board to update and standardize policies across all campuses.
“We can’t let one person or group’s expression infringe on the rights of others, disrupt learning experiences for our students or interrupt regular university business,” Buckner said in the release.
Members of the Indianapolis encampment say the policy is targeted at the pro-Palestinian student movement and will limit their freedom of speech.
Layth Abdulbari, a leader in the encampment and student at IUPUI, said though he is sad that the policy passed, he and the other members of the camp are looking into other ways to protest and build community. They are eventually planning to take legal action against the university.
“We’re really going to respond with action,” the 21-year-old said. “That’s going to be our primary response.”
Students have been camping out under the Kelley School of Business on IU Indianapolis’ campus since April 26 to protest Israel’s invasion of Gaza following the Hamas missile strike on Oct. 7. The students also are demanding that IU divest from Israel and the Crane naval base.
Abdulbari said that though the students plan to pack up the encampment in the next few days, they feel their presence did make a difference.
“The policy being made is an example and a testament to us being heard, because they refuse to listen, but they hear us,” he said. “There’s something to say about that.”
Organized by the Palestinian Solidarity Committee at IUPUI, the encampment is one of the few remaining in the country after pro-Palestinian protests swept college campuses across the country this spring.
What’s in the new policy?
The new policy will ban all camping, no matter the time of day, unless it is part of a university-approved event. It also prohibits protest activity from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. A draft of the policy released in June only banned overnight camping.
The policy also bars demonstrations within 25 feet of building entrances, requires that temporary structures such as tents be approved 10 days in advance, mandates pre-approval for hanging signs and symbols on university-owned property, including lampposts, and prohibits amplified noise that “materially and substantially” disrupts university life.
The newly-approved protocol also includes limits on where and how students can write messages. Students can still draw with washable chalk on sidewalks, but cannot display messages on other university buildings, lampposts or walls; or write with permanent or semipermanent substances on any university property.
The new policy will take effect Aug. 1.
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