Author Archives: Will Rettig

Colts to introduce Frank Reich as head coach

The Indianapolis Colts have scheduled a 3:30 p.m. press conference Tuesday to introduce Frank Reich as the next head coach.

On December 31, Colts Owner Jim Irsay, General Manager Chris Ballard and the rest of the Indianapolis brass wasted no time in dismissing former coach Chuck Pagano and ultimately hitting the reset button in search of a new coach.

A search to find that person …

Indiana forward De’Ron Davis undergoes season-ending surgery

Indiana Hoosiers’ sophomore forward De’Ron Davis has undergone surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon in his right leg and will be sidelined for the balance of the 2017-18 basketball season, the team announced on Wednesday.

Head Coach Archie Miller addressed the media prior to the team’s game against University of Minnesota late last week and said Davis suffered a non-contact injury in practice and …

Victor Oladipo named NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week

Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week on Monday. Oladipo earns the honor — for the first time — after averaging over 28 points over Indiana’s three-game span and leading the Pacers to two victories.

The 6-foot-5 shooting guard led the Pacers in scoring in each of its three games this past week, and has been Indiana’s leading …

Expectations for Indiana’s Hoosier Hysteria

The Indiana Hoosiers men’s and women’s basketball programs are one day away from the official start of their respective 2017-18 seasons. Each team will take part in the annual Hoosier Hysteria on Saturday night, an event put on for the fan base to get their first glimpse of the players representing the cream and crimson.

While it is considered the official beginning of a new …

Colts: Vinatieri honored, Melvin continues to impress, Brissett showing he belongs

The Indianapolis Colts (2-3) needed overtime to defeat the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers (0-5) on Sunday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium. After the Colts jumped ahead 23-9 with a little more than eight minutes left to play, San Francisco rallied to even the score in the final seconds to force overtime.

After trading possessions in overtime, Indianapolis — with the help of rookie running back …

Jake Forrester becomes Indiana’s fourth 2018 commitment

In a post on Twitter Monday night, Jake Forrester announced he has committed to play for Archie Miller and the Indiana Hoosiers.

HOOSIER NATION #AllGloryToGod pic.twitter.com/SMi8OZt2Vm

— Jake Forrester (@begreatjake) September 11, 2017

Forrester, out of Westtown School in Norristown, PA, is listed at 6-foot-9 and 215 pounds. He’s ranked as a three-star prospect and a top five recruit in Pennsylvania for 2018, according to …

Indiana secures commitment from Robert Phinisee

Indiana men’s basketball head coach Archie Miller stays hot on the recruiting trail as point guard Robert Phinisee becomes the latest high school prospect to commit to the Hoosiers.

Phinisee, going with the popular trend of announcing his college choice on social media, pledged his commitment to Indiana on Twitter Saturday night:

🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/jnJuJz6Tyc

— Rob Phinisee (@robphinisee1) August 19, 2017

Phinisee, a native of …

Andrew Luck to open training camp on the PUP list

Indianapolis Colts General Manager Chris Ballard met with local media on Monday afternoon and provided an update on franchise quarterback Andrew Luck.

Ballard said that Luck will start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, but that he expects Luck to come off PUP before the start of the regular season. However, Ballard also noted there remains no specific timetable for Luck …