The upcoming Colts game, 9/11/11

[cadams]

Originally Posted by WMH

I think this is the understatement of the year.

That said, I still believe we will win this week, thinking in the 28-21 range for the W.

Uber excited to get this thing rolling!

i actually think the score will be something more like 31-17

[cadams]

ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reports Manning had cervical fusion surgery this morning. The expected recovery if 2-3 months, although we’ve seen with this injury how tricky it is to put a timeline on anything.

Indianapolis had no idea how Manning would respond to his last surgery. After delays, he tried to practice lightly for a week. That caused a setback, back pain, and further surgery. No one can truly know where this goes from here.

It sounds like the Colts will hold out hope that Manning can return this season, but the landscape of the AFC South has clearly changed.

It’s up to Kerry Collins and company to try to keep the Colts afloat in the meantime. We have our doubts they can do so. Even if Manning was able to play again this season, it could be too late to make a difference.

this probably puts the colts out for the year

[HPF Bob]

As much as I enjoy hating on the Colts, it would be really sad if this becomes a career ending injury that never heals properly despite the surgery.

I had a friend who died from complications to spinal surgery. Even the best in that field aren't always successful.

I hope he's able to come back, just not against us.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

As much as I enjoy hating on the Colts, it would be really sad if this becomes a career ending injury that never heals properly despite the surgery.

I had a friend who died from complications to spinal surgery. Even the best in that field aren't always successful.

I hope he's able to come back, just not against us.

At 35, he's had a very long NFL career relatively speaking. On the other hand 35 years old is a very young person with well over half of your life remaining according to current life expectancy tables. And Peyton Manning more than almost any other football player surely could have a very successful and very prosperous life after his football playing days are over, in and/or out of the world of football.

[Nconroe]

Are we gonna do that guess the weekly winner contest this year?

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

Are we gonna do that guess the weekly winner contest this year?

Are you asking about the suicide game? Where everyone picks a team to win, you can only pick that team once a season, and we see who is the last man standing?

I looked for the old thread of this yesterday, but I could not find it. I'm ready to play.

[Foo'ball Fool]

Last year's contest is in the Other 31 Teams Forum. Here's the link: http://www.inthebullseye.com/forums/...ead.php?t=1120