Archive for December 18th, 2008

Manning helps Colts clinch playoff spot (AP)

Written by on Thursday, December 18th, 2008 in Latest News.

Peyton Manning questioned his coaches at halftime if they had any suggestions for him. All he got was, “You haven’t thrown any incompletions. Just try to keep doing what you’re doing.” Fantastic tip. Manning was nearly perfect all night, exactly what the Indianapolis Colts needed to overcome whatever emotion the Jacksonville Jaguars got from Richard Collier’s return.

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Manning nearly perfect as Colts beat Jaguars 31-24 (AP)

Written by on Thursday, December 18th, 2008 in Latest News.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, top, throws a second-quarter pass as offensive lineman Tony Ugoh, center, blocks Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Clint Ingram during an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Coale)AP – Peyton Manning was nearly perfect, exactly what the Indianapolis Colts needed to overcome all the emotion the Jacksonville Jaguars got from Richard Collier’s return. Manning completed his first 17 passes, picked apart Jacksonville’s secondary and led the Colts to their eighth consecutive win and seventh straight playoff berth.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Howard’s return helps surging Magic win (AP)

Written by on Thursday, December 18th, 2008 in Latest News.

Dwight Howard came back Thursday night to help the Orlando Magic take yet another step in their bid to join the NBA’s elite teams. Howard had 14 points and 13 rebounds after missing two games because of a sore knee, and Jameer Nelson scored 24 points in the Magic’s 90-78 victory over perennial Western Conference contender San Antonio.

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