News From Terre Haute, Indiana

Sports

Discussion

Welcome to our online comments feature. We welcome your thoughts and your opinions, including unpopular ones. We ask only that you keep the conversation civil and clean. We reserve the right to remove comments that are obscene, racist or abusive and statements that are false or unverifiable as well as posts that are attacking other users. Repeat offenders will be blocked. You may flag objectionable comments for review by a moderator.
comments powered by Disqus
September 24, 2012

Crowd goes silent when Collie goes down

Tom James Tribune-Star Correspondent

INDIANAPOLIS — It was a moment that brought the announced crowd of 63,536 fans to a stunned silence. Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Austin Collie was lying motionless on the Lucas Oil Stadium playing field.

Collie — who has had a history of concussions since the start of the 2010 season — was down again after hauling in a 6-yard pass from rookie quarterback Andrew Luck early in the third quarter of Sunday’s 22-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Scoreboard video of Collie grimacing, holding onto his helmet, brought back too many scary memories for fans and team observers. This time — thankfully — it was not another concussion. Though still serious — a right knee injury that will require an MRI sometime today — the crowd breathed a slight sigh of relief as the fourth-year receiver from BYU was helped off the field by trainers and medical personnel.

It’s just another medical setback for the injury-plagued Collie, who has not played a full season in nearly three years.

Colts coach Chuck Pagano probably said it best afterward.

“[Austin] going out, it’s just devasting for him. It’s just a terrible, terrible thing. Fighting through what he’s fought through and then to have something like this happen. I don’t know the significance of it or what not. But obviously a devasting loss,” Pagano acknowledged after the game.

Luck was concerned, like everybody else watching the game, thinking it might be another concussion.

“It’s awful. I know for the first couple of seconds, I thought it was his head again. I was very scared for him. I’m not glad that it was his knee. But I’m thankful it’s not his head,” the Colts quarterback said. “It’s tough, some bad luck. He’s due for a break.”

• Colts lose Satele, Davis and Justin King — Collie wasn’t the only significant loss for Indianapolis during the course of Sunday’s game.

Center Samson Satele, who injured his knee in last week’s win over Minnesota, started against the Jacksonville but couldn’t finish the game. Offensive right guard Mike McGlynn, like he did a week ago, moved over and finished the game at center.

Cornerbacks Vontae Davis and Justin King also were sidelined with ankle and groin injuries, respectively. Their loss was particularly noticed on Jacksonville’s eventual game-winning 80-yard touchdown pass from Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert to wide receiver Cecil Shorts.

The Colts were forced to play shorthanded, experience-wise, in the secondary. Recent roster addition Sergio Brown, normally a strong safety, was playing out of position on Gabbert’s touchdown toss to Shorts, which split the Colts secondary.

“We were out of bodies,” Pagano admitted. “Again, we make no excuses. Credit Jacksonville for hanging tough and making the play. They made one and we didn’t. You can sit there and evaluate. Hindsight is always 20/20. But we had some guys in there that don’t normally play at those positions. [We] were in that deep coverage concept [out] there and they split us, which can happen. But they made one heck of a play.”

Pregame inactives were quarterback Chandler Harnish, cornerback Josh Gordy, running back Delone Carter, inside linebacker Pat Angerer, offensive tackle Bradley Sowell, offensive guard Joe Reitz and outside linebacker Dwight Freeney.

• Edgerrin James honored at halftime — Former Indianapolis running back Edgerrin James became the ninth inductee into the team’s Ring of Honor on Sunday.

He joined former Colts owner Robert Irsay, wide receiver Bill Brooks, offensive tackle Chris Hinton, former coach Ted Marchibroda, quarterback Jim Harbaugh, former coach Tony Dungy, wide receiver Marvin Harrison and the 12th man (honoring the team’s fans).

James was surrounded by his six children during the induction ceremony, which included a video presentation featuring several ex-teammates, including Denver quarterback Peyton Manning. Wide receiver Reggie Wayne and Freeney were two of the current players participating in the event.

Despite ending his NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals, the former No. 1 draft pick still considers himself a lifetime Colt.

“Always. Even when I was on other teams, I was always rooting for the Colts. I was always helping out players as much as I [could],” he said Sunday.

 

Text Only | Photo Reprints
Sports
Page.jpg

Ethan Page is the race director for the Terre Haute Triathlon.

  • TILL IT'S OVER: Terre Haute Triathlon's new race director seeks more events for his hometown

    Today is the day for the Thunder in the Valley, and the Terre Haute Triathlon is under new leadership in 2013, the 28th year for the event at Hawthorn Park.
    A former Terre Haute North track and cross country standout, Ethan Page is the race director as the race falls under the reign of Page’s new company, Crossroads Events.

    May 18, 2013 2 Photos

  • SPT0502113BB olds.jpg Olds pitches South to share of MIC baseball title

    Friday night, winning the second game 5-0 and earning a share of the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference high school baseball title.
    Damon Olds was dominant on the mound for the Braves, striking out 14 and walking just one while pitching a three-hit shutout.

    May 18, 2013 1 Photo

  • Bradley ends 16-game MVC losing streak against ISU

    Momentum was the only thing riding on Indiana State’s baseball game against Bradley on Friday. With a five-game winning streak going, ISU wanted to keep the good vibes going into next week’s Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.
    ISU couldn’t do it.

    May 18, 2013

  • South wins first half of doubleheader against Lawrence North

    Host Terre Haute South kept its Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference high school baseball title hopes alive — and clinched no worse than second place in the process — by downing Lawrence North 4-1 in the first game of a doubleheader Friday night.
    The second game, which started after Senior Night festivities between games, ended past the Tribune-Star deadline.

    May 18, 2013

  • PREP ROUNDUP: Calleja pitches West Vigo past South Vermillion

    Brandon Calleja had 13 strikeouts to lead West Vigo to a 5-1 victory against South Vermillion in high school baseball Friday.
    Brandon Behringer went 2 for 4 with two RBI for the Vikings, who secured second place in the Western Indiana Conference.
    Kaden Lawson had double for South Vermillion (15-7), which finished 4-2 in the WIC.

    May 18, 2013

  • SPT0511613track keller.jpg Seibert returns from injury to win three events as Braves win sectional crown

    His baseball equivalent might be Rick Sutcliffe of the 1984 Chicago Cubs.
    When Tyler Seibert returned to the Terre Haute South track and field lineup Thursday for sectional action at Terre Haute North, it was like the midseason trade the Cubs made for Sutcliffe that earned them a playoff spot.

    May 17, 2013 4 Photos

  • SPT 051613 CAMP VOLLEY.jpg South switches up lineup to defeat North in tennis sectional

    Terre Haute South coach Bill Blankenbaker said two weeks ago that he would change the Braves’ lineup after the 3-2 dual-meet loss to Terre Haute North.
    The Patriots knew it was coming, but they couldn’t do anything to stop it.

    May 17, 2013 2 Photos

  • SPT0511613manaea4.jpg Behind 16 hits and Manaea's pitching, ISU beats Bradley

    Indiana State’s baseball team rode a wild ride of emotion on Thursday.
    First came the public announcement that Bob Warn Field would host the 2014 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Later, Sean Manaea’s availability to pitch ISU’s series opener against Bradley was in doubt.

    May 17, 2013 1 Photo

  • Indiana State women add five transfers, including experienced D-I point guard

    Indiana State coach Teri Moren believes the addition of five more newcomers to the program — in addition to the five who had already joined the program earlier this calendar year — will provide her coaching staff the athleticism and depth it needs to play a successful, up-tempo brand of basketball next season.

    May 17, 2013

  • PREP ROUNDUP: North slips past Northview in eight-inning baseball game

    Colton Pittman drew a bases-loaded walk to score Zach Milam with the winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning as host Terre Haute North edged Northview 8-7 in high school baseball Thursday at Jennings Field.

    May 17, 2013

Local Interest
High School
College
Sports Columns
Page.jpg

Ethan Page is the race director for the Terre Haute Triathlon.

Pro Sports
Terre Haute Rex
SPT 071512 DORSETT FILE.jpg

Consultation: Rex manager Brian Dorsett talks with his pitcher and players during a time-out Sunday, July 15, at Sycamore Field. (Tribune-Star file/Bob Poynter)

Colts
Auto Racing
Latest News
Multimedia

Like us on Facebook!
Community Calendar
Loading…
Events by eviesays.com
TribStar.com Poll
Front page
AP Video
Orb heads Preakness field Betting at the Preakness Amico: Grizzlies/Spurs series preview Three and Out: Knick's Bench Loud Mouths: Venting Machine Does Orb have a legit shot at the Triple Crown? Stuart: You gotta move on and win your home games Green: 'Winning is a mentality; we are not satisfied' UW Women's Golf team ready to shoot for more NCAA history Bogut: 'It was a roller-coaster of a season for me' Pavelski on 0-2 hole: 'We gotta put it behind us and move on' Curry on Jack & Landry: 'I want them back' Thompson: 'We've got all the right pieces to win a championship' Video: Blackhawks' Bickell on Game 2 approach Barnes: I want to improve by post game and ball-handling Curry: I don't look like the typical NBA player; I look 18 Baseball player returns $500 thousand overpayment to team Peter King's OTA watch Is help really on the way for the Yankees? Lacob: 'I'm happy we could give the fans a good product'
NDN Video
Lotto Fever Sweeps the Country Coffee Stop Leads To Arrest Of YouTube Sensation Wanted For Murder Bearded Dragon Reunited With Owner Marine Reunited with Warzone Companion Raw: Crash Sends Car Into Fla. Pool Beyonce Is Pregnant! SF baseball player overpaid $500,000 RETURNS money -- and team says KEEP IT $1 Million in Jewels Stolen at Cannes Film Fest Dad returns from Afghanistan, surprises family during Rays' first pitch See Jennifer Lopez's New $10m Hamptons Mansion Woman tricked into taking abortion pill Emma Watson Goes Pantless IRS scandal: Republicans seek to tie Obama to agency's woes Play of the Day: Flipping to Safety Pregnant Kim Kardashian Squeezes Her Swollen Feet Into Stilettos Top Videos of the Week: Angry Taco Bell Guy, Glacier Moves on House, Dog Hates Baths Cindy Crawford Stuns At Cannes Raw: Marines Come to Obama's Aid in the Rain CUTE: Monkey shares lollipop with dog, then HITS pooch on head with it Miranda Kerr Looks Sexy in a Bikini Photo Shoot
Parade
Magazine
Click HERE to read all your Parade favorites including Hollywood Wire, Celebrity interviews and photo galleries, Food recipes and cooking tips, Games and lots more.
  • -

     

    March 12, 2010

activity