2009年10月29日星期四

The Indianapolis Colts are ready

Yes, they are ready.but,but it couldn’t come at a better time.
They spend four of the first six games on the road,including back-to-back trips to Miami and Arizona.
“We knew it would be very tough because it was very unusual,” coach Jim Caldwell said Monday. “We had to deal with different time zones, extensive travel, different weather and the guys did a good job. I think we were well prepared and we adapted very well.”
Actually, the Colts really did a good job.
They are off to their fourth 6-0 start in five seasons, are one of three remaining undefeated teams in the league and can extend their franchise-record winning streak to 16 regular-season games Sunday against San Francisco. Caldwell has matched the best six-game record for a rookie head coach since the 1970 merger, and three-time MVP Peyton Manning(notes) is now on pace for his second season with 40 touchdown passes.But what Indy has done is the most remarkable.Indy has also beaten three division champs from 2008—Miami, Arizona and Tennessee—all on the road. Two of the Colts’ other opponents, Jacksonville and Seattle, reached the divisional round of the playoffs in 2007.
Caldwell adapted by using the training camp schedule to prepare the Colts for their opening stretch and then altering the practice schedule when necessary to keep players fresh.
Colts players will also have some further motivation for winning starting next week:Win and take an extra day off.

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