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The 2009 Indianapolis Colts: Backing Down From History’s Call

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The Indianapolis Colts had become a model of consistency since Peyton Manning had taken over at quarterback in 1999, but there would still be change in 2009. Tony Dungy, the head coach from 2002-08 had stepped down. Dungy reached the playoffs all seven years of his tenure and won the Super Bowl in 2006. His second-in-command, Jim Caldwell, was elevated to the top job. The 2009 Indianapolis Colts spent the season looking ready to make history, but instead shied away from greatness and ended up without even a Super Bowl ring.

The 1987 Indianapolis Colts Give Football Relevance In The Hoosier State

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Indianapolis’ playoff run might have ended in the second round, but the 1987 Indianapolis Colts had finally given their still fairly new home city a taste of postseason football. In the ensuing years, with the greatness of Peyton Manning and now the potential emergence of Andrew Luck, it’s something that’s taken for granted. But in ’87, just getting there was a big deal and the achievement of Meyer, Dickerson & Co., should not be forgotten.

Back Home Again In Indiana: 1987 Indiana Basketball, Football & The Colts

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The place to be as a sports fan in 1987 is the same place it was in 1976, but for different reasons. In ’76 it was Indiana, with college basketball and going to the nearest baseball team. The college basketball reason holds true in 1987—this is after all, the state of Indiana and Bob Knight was at his peak at Indiana University. But now the state had an NFL team, as the Colts had snuck out of Baltimore in the dead of night four years earlier and ’87 was the year they made the playoffs for the first time in their new city. Finally, Indiana football provided some excitement, producing its best team since the Rose Bowl year of 1967