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Game Preview: Colts vs. Jets

Week two for the Colts brings them home-field advantage against the New York Jets. Out of the Colts 26 home games since 2012, the Colts have on 21 games. So there’s some definite Lucas Oil Stadium charm, or, ahem, luck. After the Colts have worked out their first game kinks, it’s likely the Jets will be another tally to add to their win record. The Colts seem poised to win around 11 games for the season, which will most likely rank second in the AFC, and land them in solid playoff position.

If the Jets stand a chance, they’ll have to exploit the same weakness the Colts struggled with last year, the run game. Jets are trying to up their game after a poor showing last season, going 4-12. They picked up some good drafts this year. Jets drafted wide receiver Devin Smith who poses a deep-route threat, and they nabbed DL Leonard Williams. Even though their defense line might already be crowded, Willaims might end up being the best of this year’s draft. With Sheldon Richardson suspended for substance abuse, the Jets defense could have some issues with the Colts powerhouse passing game.

Along with Willaims and Smith, Darelle Revis (CB) is another player to watch. He returns to the Jets after winning a Super Bowl ring with the Patriots last year. He blocks the big passes consistently to make him the best cornerback in the league, recognized by the NFL Top 100 Players at #17. Looking to contend in the AFC East, Revis takes an advantage away from the New England Patriots to give it to the Jets. Revis’ game is so good he changes every game. But the quarterback problem continues to plague the Jets. If they can’t get a converting quarterback into a good rhythm, the Jets will continue to struggle this year.

The Colts vs. Jets game will be on ESPN’s Monday Night Football September 21^stat 8:30 p.m. If you’d like to go to that game in person, we offer Indianapolis Colts tickets. If you’d like to tailgate in style before attending that game, we can help with that too. Before every Colts home game we have a Colts VIP Tailgate party just two blocks from Lucas Oil Stadium.

Count Up to Super Bowl 50: A Look Back at Super Bowl XII

Finally, a game worth talking about! Super Bowl XII was played between the Dallas Cowboys and the Denver Broncos. The Cowboys took home the lead with a final score of 27-10. This game was played on January 15, 1978 with an attendance of 75, 583 people. It was played in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Louisiana Super Dome.

The Cowboys had quite the game and their defense conquered most of Super Bowl XII. The Cowboys had such a good defense going on that they forced eight turnovers and were “kind” enough to only let 8 pass completions happen. Butch Johnson could be considered the star of Super Bowl XII, when he dove into the end zone, making a catch that resulted in a 45 yard touchdown reception. Two other stars of the game included Randy White defensive tackle and defensive end Harvey Martin. This was the first and only time in Super Bowl history that two players won the MVP honors.

The cost of a 30 second commercial really went up in 1978 to a total cost of $162,000. Pat Summerall was yet again an announcer for the Super Bowl, along with Tom Brookshier. The game aired on the CBS network and the halftime show included entertainment like Pete Fountain and Al Hirt.

The Indianapolis Super Bowl: An NFL Experience

Every year the Super Bowl breaks the record for most watched American television program ever. All that notoriety goes to the good. Football brings the eyes of the nation to the biggest event of the year, and many eager visitors to the host city.

Indianapolis hosted the Super Bowl for the first time back in 2012 for Super Bowl XLVI. The Indianapolis Super Bowl was just the fourth time a cold-weather city hosted the game. Before the Super Bowl, Indianapolis was still considered a rural speck in the flyover map. The Super Bowl raised the national profile, and surprised many visitors with great food, entertainment, accommodations, and Hoosier hospitality. This increase in media coverage created tourism and conventions opportunities. To prepare for the boom in travelers, the city built a Super Bowl village, constructed a large sign on Monument Circle, made Indy 500 cars available to drive, and had a zip line over a city street.

Each city does something different when they host the Super Bowl. This year the Bay Area is making huge plans for half-century celebration of Super Bowl 50. They’re building a Super Bowl City fan village and incorporating the football interactive NFL Experience. The Big Game will be played at Levi’s Stadium, home of the 49ers. Activities and events will be happening a week in advance.

If you’d like to attend those parties or the golden Super Bowl 50, ticket packages for Super Bowl 50 are available. Tickets for the Players Super Bowl Tailgate, which includes NFL players past and present may also be purchaed. Bullseye Event Group will plan Super Bowl 50 hotel and travel accommodations for individuals or groups.

How to Prep for a Sunday Tailgate

The seven steps before you start your checklist:

1. Find friends.

Don’t have friends? Try calling up the people in your contacts list who you’re pretty sure will bring lots of beer. Beer. Beer. Beer.

2. Plan food.

What are you going to a tailgate for? Those stale white, with a little bit of flour in a weird patch, hamburger buns are a classic. Ask around before you leave to make sure you don’t have a vegan in your midst. If you do come across a vegetarian make sure to leave them out in the sun so they can get lots of rain and sunshine. Here’s our favorite tailgating foods, if you need inspiration.

3. Read the tailgating rules.

Then pretend to follow the tailgating rules. Some stadiums now prohibit alcohol. Those heathens.

4. Get someone smart to pack all your stuff.

Thank them profusely. Show your gratitude by giving them some hand-crafted pale ale you mooched off the dude two cars down.

5. Plan your outfit the night before.

Kidding. Just make sure your jersey is near the top of the laundry basket so you can find it in a hurry. Double check the number to make sure that guy is still on the team.

6. Set reminders on your phone.

Add a note as to what your friends cars look like. Maybe drop a little red pin into your maps to remember where you parked your car. If you’re grilling, set a time to remind you to put the marinated meat on that grill.

7. Buy tickets.

You might be going to the game just for the tailgate party, but you still have to go support the team who’s colors you’re wearing on your face. Also, don’t leave those tickets in the visor of the car you left at home. You can buy Colts tickets from Bullseye Event Group. See you in Lucas Oil Stadium!

Or if you’re a Colts fan, you could leave all your stuff at home and buy tickets to the Colts VIP tailgate, it’s the best tailgate in Indianapolis.

New Colts Players to Look Out For This Season

The Colts Training Camp is only a month away. Players will walk away from the heat of summer and toward the glorious football turf. But, this off-season hasn’t been quiet for the Colts. They made big-name free-agency pick-ups and a loud semi-controversial draft pick. Here’s a quick look at what to look for from these new, and new to the Colts, players at the 2015 training camp:

Trent Cole (LB)
The Colts picked up Trent Cole who will fill up some gaping holes in the defensive line as linebacker. If Robert Mathis returns in good health, he and Cole could somewhat balance out the offensive/defensive gap. But he could act as a back-up option if Robert Mathis continues to have problems. In practice, look for Pagano to try and create a five man set starting line early in the practices.

Todd Herremans (G)
As ten-year veteran from the Eagles, he’s an experienced guard. But he’s also versatile enough to play different spots on the offensive line. Most likely, he’ll be competing for the right-guard spot against Hugh Thornton. Given that he’s started some 124 games, he’ll bring solid play.

Nate Irving (ILB)
He signed with the Colts in March as a free-agent with a three-year contract in the middle of a knee-injury recovery. If all goes well, he’ll be able to start training camp on August 1^st with an opportunity to prove himself. He’ll offer competition to Freeman and Jackson as inside linebacker. He’s younger, 26, so he’s not part of the Colts aging roster problems.

Duron Carter (WR)
Carter is coming in as another big-bodied receiver. He signed back in February, transferring over from the Canadian league, before other receivers were acquired. With all the competition for the offensive positions, he’s got a lot to prove. Carter did well with the Montreal Alouettes where he totaled 124 receptions in his past two seasons.

Frank Gore (RB)
Gore makes a big off-season addition to the Colts. He’s committed, he works hard, and he’s consistent. He regularly has 1,000 yard seasons, and he’s a five-time Pro-Bowler. The Colts haven’t had a running back net 1,000 yards since Joseph Addai back in 2007. At 32, Gore may not play for many more years, but he’s had a great career and should add a much needed running game.

Andre Johnson (WR)
It looks like the Colts don’t have enough offensive options. Kidding. Johnson’s skill makes him a big target. Because of his age, 33, he may be more of a possession receiver. With the Texans, he was dependable, and without Reggie Wayne, this go-to guy position needs to be filled. It will be interesting to see exactly he’ll find his place in the Colts offensive playbook.

Dwight Lowery (S)
Lowery adds depth for the safety position and some completion for defensive spots on the Colts team. A veteran player at 29, he’s been in the NFL for seven seasons, and seems to know what’s he’s doing. There’s a good chance he’ll start games and add to the experience of the defensive backfield.

Phillip Dorsett (WR)
Dorsett is a somewhat controversial draft pick given the already prolific offensive options for Andrew Luck. But, he seemed impossible to resist to the Colts who signed him to a four-year contract. He’s young, which will add longevity to the Colts bench. But more importantly, he’s fast. The downside to choosing Dorsett is that the Colts lost an option for a better defensive draft pick. Without a balance, the Colts could end up with a whole lot of firepower and no protection.

Kendall Langford (DE)
As a 6’6 and 3ll lbs. defensive end, he’s offering big help on the defensive line to a team that needs it. Langford played 112 consecutive games, which makes him solid and dependable, something the Colts could use in his position.

Go see these new players this season with Indianapolis Colts tickets and maybe find a new favorite player.

2015 Indianapolis Colts Training Camp Schedule

The Indianapolis Colts training Camp will be held at Anderson University this summer. The Colts released the schedule Tuesday.

Afternoon practices are free and open to the public starting on Sunday August 2^nd at 1:55 p.m. Parking for visitors costs $5. Practices will take place at the Kardatzke Wellness Center/Macholtz Stadium complex in the Northeast side of the campus. After training camp, the team will return to their usual Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center facilities.

The Colts City will return to Anderson this year as well. It will offer an interactive area for Colts fans including player and cheerleader interactions. In Colts City there will be inflatables, booths, giveaways, a traveling museum, shops, and concessions. The area is free for the public and located next to the practice fields.

Read more about activities and travel information here.

Super Bowl 50 Extraordinaire

The San Francisco Bay Area is adding glitter to their gold as they prepare a slew of celebrations to make the upcoming 50^th Super Bowl extraordinary.

Big name events include a planned Super Bowl City, the NFL Experience, a special Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibit in Santa Clara, a secret headliner performer, and a Super Community Ball. As part of the NFL Experience, there will be interactive throwing and kicking games to let fans participate the game-winning feeling. For kids there will be an NFL play 60 zone. Photo opportunities include the Lombardi trophy and each of the past Super Bowl rings. There will also be favorites players, past and present, on hand to sign autographs.

The mayor of Santa Clara, Jamie Matthews, promised the city would be building up to the Super Bowl locally by opening an ice rink, which has never been done before. They’ll also do a Christmas tree lighting. Each of these events will be highlighted with fireworks!

The community is also taking steps toward civic responsibility. The 50 Fund program was created to use the power, prestige, and recognition of the Super Bowl to focus on youth development and sustainability. 50’s Fund, The Re(a)d Zone, will promote literacy to ensure that this Super Bowl leaves a positive future impact for the community.

The Super Bowl comes to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on February 7, 2016. We offer Super Bowl Tickets, as well as Super Bowl travel packages.

Colts 2015 Mini Camp Practice

Three months before the Colts official season starts, fans were offered a preview of what the Colts will look like this coming fall. On Wednesday, Lucas Oil Stadium hosted a free open house and Mini Camp for enthusiastic football lovers.

With so many new and some what controversial selections, Colts fans were excited to get their first glimpse into which players could catch, like new Colt Duron Carter. Which players run, like Frank Gore, and which players they could get their picture taken with. One fan held up a sign saying he traveled some thousand of miles to get all the Colts signatures. At the end of practice, as the players were exiting, he was only missing one signature, Andrew Luck’s. One of Luck’s teammates nudged him, and told him about the guy who had traveled so far. So, Luck ran all the way back across the field to add his signature to the super fan’s collection.

The Colts separated into different teams to practice after their warm ups. One group ran drills, one group worked on special teams, and another focused on defensive maneuvers. The practice team who caught most of the crowd’s attention, though, was the offense with Luck. Players formed mock teams to practice against each other, so the fans had the opportunity to watch their favorite quarterback in the league pass to some of his many great options in wide receiver, tight end and running back positions. Spectators also got to watch him throw an interception to Colts safety, Mike Adams in what was a spectacular catch.

At the tail end of the practice session, Jim Irsay spoke to the Colts players gathered around the fifty yard-line. Robert Mathis made a post-achilles injury appearance to accept a watch from Irsay as part of a heartfelt speech given to the players. All the fans left with enthusiasm for the coming season, great photos of the Colts in action, and lots of first-hand experience of what is to come this season.