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UPDATE: Pat McAfee dropped as NBC’s social media correspondent for the Super Bowl after military stance

Pat McAfee is a character. He’s entertaining, witty and engaging. The Colts punter has gained national exposure online and NBC was impressed.

McAfee joined the ‘Grady and Big Joe Show’ on ESPN 1070 The Fan in Indianapolis and said he will be involved with the Super Bowl even though the Colts won’t be playing in the big game.

“I’m their social media correspondent,” McAfee explained. …

Bob Ryan: Time for Colts to transition into a new era

Boston Globe columnist Bob Ryan has been around and covered sports for a lifetime. He’s written at the globe for decades, written 13 books and been a frequent contributor to ESPN’s Around the Horn.

Ryan came on the “Grady and Big Joe Show’ on ESPN 1070 The Fan in Indianapolis to primarily preview the Pacers-Celtics game Friday. But while on the line, he provided an …

Jim Irsay cleans house, Bill and Chris Polian fired

The Colts are making big changes. Vice-Chairman Bill Polian and General Manager Chris Polian have been fired by owner Jim Irsay.

Bill Polian has been with the Colts since December 22, 1997. He was hired a day after that season and now fired a day after the 2011-12 season.

Irsay has had lots of time this season to evaluate team management and decide on the …

Jim Caldwell: ‘I’m moving forward until otherwise notified’

Jim Caldwell is still the Colts head coach…for now. During a news conference on ‘Black Monday,’  Coach Caldwell said “I’m moving forward until otherwise notified.”

After the Colts posted their worst record since the 1991 season, 2-14, changes are imminent. There have to be moves made. With the worst record in the league, Indianapolis has secured the No. 1 pick in April’s draft. It seems …

Manning a Jet? NYDN already writing about the possibilities

While Colts fans continue to debate whether Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck could co-exist in Indy, other cities are pondering the idea of bring in Manning to make one last run.

Peyton hasn’t put on his uniform or even taken a snap in practice all season long, yet the Colts have paid him $26 million.

Jim Irsay and Colts management have a big decision to …

Dan Orlovsky misses practice Wednesday as wife delivers triplets

Dan Orlovsky was not on the Colts practice field Wednesday as the team prepares for their final game of this season.

The Colts (2-13) starting quarterback was in Philadelphia with wife Tiffany, who gave birth to triplets — all boys. Noah Patrick, Hunter Daniel and Madden Lesher.

Orlovsky took over for Curtis Painter four games ago and has two wins to his name. He was …

Do Colts Higher Ups Want to Lose?

It’s no typical midweek during the NFL season. Not for the Indianapolis Colts. For a team that is 2-13, a phenomenal amount hangs in the balance. The Colts are a loss away at Jacksonville from locking up the number one pick in the NFL draft. The number one pick, with the highest rated quarterback since John Elway, yes even higher than Peyton Manning.

The Colts …

Andrew Luck wears Colts jersey, wins Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award

The Colts are still winless heading into their game Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. A few days before the team arrives, Indy’s probable future quarterback Andrew Luck was sporting a Colts jersey in Baltimore on Friday.

Andrew Luck flew across the states to accept the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm award.

“This is all about Johnny Unitas and honoring him and has nothing to do with …