Later today the Colts will play the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 2009-2010 NFL playoffs. The Colts started out this season with 14 straight wins. Having locked up home field throughout the playoffs they decided to rest their started for the last two games. They lost them both. The coach opted to prepare for the playoffs rather than go for a perfect season. Today we find out if that was a good decision or not. Last week Baltimore beat the Patriots in convincing fashion with a solid running game and strong defense. The Colts had the first round bye, so they took the week off. Considering they took the last 2 weeks off of the regular season, tonight will be their first real game for a month. If they get off to a slow start Baltimore could take early control of the game, then use their running game to control the clock. Baltimore has a very good chance of winning tonight. If the Colts do indeed lose, fans are going to be pissed. They will have given up their chances at making history only to be sent home after one playoff game. It will not sit well with me, or any Colt fan for that matter. Here's hoping they made the right decision, and get the win tonight. I don't mean to sound negative. However, the Colts have put themselves under a lot of pressure to preform. I am nervous about the game tonight, but that is what makes watching sports so much fun. I am glad that I can care this much about a professional football game. It is a sure sign that life is good.
-deric
