Doctor Psych is an MD, PhD, professor of Psychiatry living outside Dallas. A lifelong Colts fan, he battles his sports addictions in a daily fight to run a lab and raise his toddler son. The Juice is a PhD neuroscientist living in Manhattan. A former D-3 offensive lineman, he remains a lowly Browns supporter from before "The Drive," maintaining a will to live only for the sake of his three-year-old daughter. Each week, they analyze results, make predictions, and generally discuss NFL news.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Playoffs?
Last night's 4 INT debacle in Indianapolis reminded me of one of the all-time great postgame rants. Nine years ago on Nov 25, 2001, the Colts under Mora lost 40-21 to the 49ers after Peyton Manning threw 4 INTs. The loss dropped the Colts to 4-6, they would eventually end up 6-10. Mora responded to a reporters question with his now famous, high-pitched squeal "Playoffs?!?! Don't talk about playoffs! You kidding me?" 2001 would be the ONLY time Peyton Manning would miss the playoffs since his rookie season (so far). Its interesting to note the aftermath of the rant. Mora would be fired and replaced by Tony Dungy the following season. At #11 the Colts would 'reach' for an undersized DE from Syracuse named Dwight Freeney. With Dungy leading the team and Freeney supplying the pass rush, the Colts would go on to post the following season win totals: 10, 12, 12, 14, 12, 13, 12, 14. That's an average of 12.375 wins/season for 8 years including a record 7 straight seasons of 12+ wins plus two Superbowl appearances and 1 Superbowl win.
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