Indianapolis, IN
Colts’ Offense Hits Rock Bottom in Loss vs. Patriots
It was a sunny October afternoon in 2017 when Indianapolis Colts common supervisor Chris Ballard made a promise to himself.
In his first 12 months as GM, he had simply watched his group get shut out by the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-0. His quarterback Jacoby Brissett was sacked ten occasions that afternoon, essentially the most because the Colts moved to Indianapolis. Ballard would later say it was at that second he vowed the Colts would by no means get bullied up entrance like that once more.
Quick ahead to 2022, and we’re proper again the place we began. The Colts’ offensive line is simply as unhealthy because it was in 2017, giving up 9 sacks on the way in which to a 26-3 loss to the New England Patriots. The Colts have now allowed 35 sacks in 2022, essentially the most within the NFL by means of 9 video games.
“It was as unhealthy as I can ever keep in mind,” stated Ryan Kelly, a member of each the 2017 and 2022 groups.
The Colts’ offense hit all-time low on Sunday towards the Patriots. A measly 121 yards had been gained all day, a mean of simply 2.0 yards per play. The Colts had been an abysmal 0-14 on third down, the second-worst mark for a sport in NFL historical past. It’s arduous to be any worse than that.
“The offensive efficiency, that is why I used to be introduced right here,” a dejected Frank Reich stated after the sport. “That is my accountability. So, we bought the gamers. We have got the gamers which are a lot ok. I’ve to do a greater job. It begins with me on offense. I have to do a greater job getting the fellows able to play, placing guys in a very good place to win and having solutions once we face issues.”
As Reich stood on the podium, he seemed like a person who had run out of solutions. The Colts have thrown the kitchen sink on the offense in an try to search out one thing, something, that may result in success. The record of modifications appears to be rising by the week.
There have been six completely different combos on the offensive line, but the outcomes are getting worse. The Colts benched veteran Matt Ryan for the unproven Sam Ehlinger at quarterback in an try and spark the offense, and as a substitute, it has created friction within the locker room. Offensive coordinator Marcus Brady was fired earlier this week. Nyheim Hines was traded to the Buffalo Payments.
Three factors. 2.0 yards per play. 0-14 on third down.
“That’s an offense that’s unacceptable,” Ehlinger lamented.
The second-year quarterback confronted an immense problem towards Invoice Belichick and the Patriots. Coming into the matchup, the Patriots had been 42-4 towards first and second-year quarterbacks at Gillette Stadium since 2003. Belichick makes it troublesome for younger quarterbacks with a number of appears to be like and disguises on protection.
Ehlinger was working for his life all afternoon, and when he did have time, it was not very fairly both. Ehlinger completed 15-of-29 (52%) for 103 yards and an interception. Whether or not it was the sacks, overthrows, or missed reads, it was a wrestle all afternoon for Ehlinger.
“Everyone’s going to have a look at the 9 sacks and suppose, “Oh, that is on the offensive line.” And it’s on all people,” Ehlinger admitted. “You realize, route disciplines, route spacing. For me, getting the ball out on time, taking checkdowns after they’re there, not holding on too lengthy. I believed, you already know, there have been a handful of them that had been on me. And it sucks as a result of they’ll take the warmth for that. However, you already know, it is on all people as an offense.”
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“Now we have to guard higher,” Quenton Nelson stated. “We have to carry out higher offensively. I imply, going from week to week listening to the defensive gamers saying they’ve our backs. They’ve been holding groups to subject objectives and getting turnovers however we haven’t helped them. Now we have to determine it out offensively.”
What makes issues worse for this Colts’ offense is that they wasted a very good efficiency from the protection. Whereas the Patriots scored 26 factors, 14 got here off a blocked punt (the place the Patriots began their drive on the Colts’ 2-yard line) and a pick-6. The Colts gave up 12 factors – 4 subject objectives – the remainder of the sport.
Indy gave up simply 203 whole yards, permitting simply 3.3 yards per play. Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was held to 147 yards and sacked 4 occasions because the Colts introduced constant stress. Kwity Paye (eight tackles, sack) and DeForest Buckner (seven tackles, sack) virtually lived within the backfield all afternoon.
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When the protection is just chargeable for 12 factors, that needs to be greater than sufficient to get the win. And but, the Colts’ offense continues to fail their defensive teammates every weekend.
“Our protection saved us within the sport,” Ehlinger stated. “And we did not do something on the market to assist them out. They had been enjoying their tails off and could not get something getting into each part.”
“The protection performed lights out once more,” claimed Michael Pittman Jr., who caught simply three passes for 22 yards. “It’s actually robust as a result of the protection is enjoying actually nice and we wish to be there for them. Credit score to our protection, they arrive out and play each single week, and we’ve simply bought to be higher.”
However, at this level, can the Colts’ offense turn out to be higher? 9 video games in, and the identical points that had been occurring in Week 1 are nonetheless occurring and could also be getting worse. The phrases of perception are popping out of gamers’ mouths, but it surely doesn’t really feel like even they imagine what they’re saying.
The Colts are 3-5-1 and have misplaced three straight video games. The offensive points don’t appear to be they are often fastened with this group of gamers or coaches. With eight video games remaining, the Colts nonetheless have a mathematical probability to make the playoffs and switch issues round, however the writing appears to be like to be on the wall.
As we glance again on the ten-sack sport in ’17 and examine it to the nine-sack sport from Sunday, there are some parallels. The quarterback scenario, each current, and future, is unsure. The offensive line is in shambles. The top coach will doubtless be fired on the finish of the season.
Solely this time, the final supervisor has had 5 years to show it round. The offensive line, which he vowed would by no means be as unhealthy once more, has regressed to the worst within the league, but has the very best payroll within the NFL at $42.2 million this season. And nonetheless, no long-term reply has been discovered at an important place in soccer.
That is what all-time low seems like, and it’ll doubtless be a brand new regime that’s tasked with fixing the mess that’s the Indianapolis Colts this spring.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — We have had an active Tuesday that started as early as before sunrise. Then, showers and storms rolled in through the afternoon hours.
We will continue to see some storms over the next day before we briefly return to pleasant weather.
Tuesday night: Additional activity may fire off and slowly move into central Indiana tonight. There does remain a lower risk for severe storms with damaging winds being the primary concerns.
Due to slower moving rain and storms from Tuesday morning-afternoon, we will also have to monitor the potential for some flooding.
Lows will only fall into the low 70s.
Wednesday: Expect on and off showers and storms for Wednesday. There will be concerns for some flooding along with a low threat for severe storms.
This severe risk is south of Indy, and the primary hazards will be wind and some hail.
Highs look to be a little cooler with numbers in the low 80s. It will be a bit humid as well.
Thursday: Pleasant conditions are set to return Thursday with lots of sunshine and less humid air. Highs will be near normal in the low to mid 80s.
8-Day Forecast: It won’t take long for the heat to return going into the final weekend of June. Friday will see highs push into the mid 80s with the muggy meter turning back up. Saturday looks to be a hot and muggy day with highs nearing 90. A few showers and storms will be possible late Friday with better storm chances Saturday. It is too soon to tell if we’ll have a severe threat Saturday. Temperatures turn back closer to normal going into the start of July next Monday.
The family of the late Indiana broadcaster and community activist Amos C. Brown, III is proud to announce the inaugural Amos C. Brown, III Legacy Awards. This prestigious event will honor six outstanding individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the media landscape and the community fabric of Indianapolis.
The honorees for the inaugural Amos C. Brown, III Legacy Awards are:
CHANGE MAKER: Tina Cosby, Host of Community Connection and Community Public Affairs Director, Radio One Indianapolis
VISIONARY: DuJuan McCoy, Founder/Owner, Circle City Broadcasting
INNOVATOR: Shannon Williams, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, The Mind Trust
TRAILBLAZER: Rafael Sanchez, Multimedia Journalist and Voice of the Indianapolis Airport
LEGEND: Derrik Thomas, Broadcaster and Member, Indiana Broadcasters Hall of Fame
ICON: Barbara Boyd, Journalist, Member of the Indiana Broadcasters Hall of Fame, Philanthropist, Socialite, and Community Advocate
These remarkable individuals will be honored during a special presentation on Wednesday, June 26th, at the Amos C. Brown, III Scholarship Fundraiser. The event will take place at the Hirons Agency, located at 422 E. New York Street, Indianapolis, Indiana from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Esteemed Radio One Indianapolis personalities Tony Lamont and Karen Vaughn will serve as the masters of ceremonies for the evening.
“We are thrilled to recognize these incredible individuals whose dedication and contributions have left a lasting imprint on our community,” said a family spokesperson. “Their achievements not only honor the legacy of our beloved Amos but also inspire future generations to continue making impactful contributions to our society.”
The Amos C. Brown, III Scholarship Fundraiser and Legacy Awards aim to celebrate and perpetuate the spirit of community service and excellence in media championed by Amos C. Brown, III.
For more information about the inaugural honorees and event details, please visit Amos C. Brown Legacy Awards.
Indianapolis, IN
Looking to watch the fireworks this Fourth of July? Here’s where you should go in Indy
More than 10 sites around Indianapolis will set off fireworks to celebrate this Fourth of July and many of them are accompanied by festivals. The holiday falls on a Thursday, so some events span several days into the weekend. Here’s what you need to know:
Indianapolis Fourth of July fireworks and festivals
July 4, Downtown Indy: Indy’s Downtown Freedom Fest will have a 20-minute fireworks show that can best be viewed from the Indiana War Memorial grounds and the American Legion Mall. The street festival will have live performances and food trucks and starts at 6 p.m. Fireworks start at 10 p.m. The festival takes place on North Street between Meridian Street and Pennsylvania Street.
July 3, Broad Ripple: The White River Yacht Club will perform the Meredith Smith Memorial Fireworks Show over the White River. While the club hasn’t announced this year’s launch times, in 2023, the fireworks show started at 9 p.m..
Fireworks and festivals in Hamilton and Boone Counties
July 3 – 4, Carmel: CarmelFest ends with a 30-minute fireworks culminating in a fireworks display launched from the Carmel Ice Skadium at 9:45 p.m. on July 4. The festival is two days long, starting July 3. On the 3rd, the hours are 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., and on the 4th noon to 10 p.m.. The festival will have a beer garden, a talent show, live performances, caricature artists and food trucks.
July 4, Fishers: Fireworks will be launched at 10 p.m. from Cyntheanne Park and the Geist Reservoir. They can be seen from Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate & Jr. High School and on the water.
July 4, Noblesville: Fireworks start at 10 p.m. and can be viewed from Federal Hill Commons or Forest Park. A Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks Festival will kickoff with a parade at 4 p.m. followed by the festival in Forest Park from 6 to 10 p.m. The 2023 festival had inflatable bounce houses, bungee jumping, a rock wall, ax throwing and a beer garden.
July 4, Westfield: Fireworks will start at 10 p.m., following a festival at Grand Park Sports Campus. The festival will have live music and games and goes from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
July 4, Zionsville: A Fourth of July celebration will be held at Lions Park starting at 5 p.m. and fireworks will begin at 10 p.m.. There will be children’s bounce houses, games and festival food for sale. Miss Indiana and Miss Teen Indiana will sing the national anthem at 7 p.m..
Fireworks and festivals in Hendricks County
July 3, Avon: The town of Avon’s Night at the Park starts with food trucks, a petting zoo, a concert and pony rides, and ends with a fireworks display. The free event goes from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Avon Town Hall Park.
July 4, Brownsburg: Brownsburg’s July Fourth 2024 Extravaganza will begin at 7:30 at the Town Hall Green. There will be a performance from the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra. A parade through town will begin at 10 a.m. Fireworks start at 10 p.m..
June 29 to July 4: Poor Jack’s Carnival will be at Arbuckle Acres Park from 6 to 11 p.m. each night. Carnival wristbands are $25, but the rest of the festival, which includes yard games and food trucks, is free.
Family friendly entertainment
June 30-July 3, Conner Prairie, Fishers: The focus of the Star-Spangled Symphony at Conner Prairie is the music, but the finale will be accompanied by fireworks for these four. Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra concerts. Gates open at 6 p.m. and music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at indianapolissymphony.org.
July 4, Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site Independence Day Social: From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the home of America’s Hoosier President will have free first-floor tours and patriotic activities. There will be live jazz music, balloon artists, crafts and visiting animals from Indianapolis Care Services. Hot dogs, ice cream and popcorn will be available. The event is free but registration at bhpsite.org is required.
July 4, Indianapolis Indians vs. Louisville Bats: Tickets are available for the 6:35 p.m. baseball game at ticketsonsale.com. The Indians will play at Victory Field and fireworks will follow the game.
Out to the bars
July 4, Metazoa Brewing Company 4th of July Party: Metazoa Brewing, 140 S. College Ave., will unveil their new beer at their free block party. The event goes from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and will have live music. The brewery is dog-friendly and the Downtown Indianapolis fireworks will be visible.
July 6, Red, White and Brew Bar Crawl: For $25, crawlers can dress up in red, white and blue and explore multiple Indy bars. The event goes from 4 to 6 p.m. and starts at the Saint Shack, 250 S. Meridian St. Tickets can be purchased at eventbrite.com.
July 5, Red White and Brew Party: Hosted by Howl at the Moon, 20 E. Georgia St., there will be dancing and deals on drinks all night to celebrate the Fourth. Howl at the Moon is open from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.Alex Haddon is a Pulliam Fellow. You can email her at AHaddon@gannett.com.
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