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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

7 years

Sorry, but this was political grandstanding. Roughly half the Niners knelt last week. How did Pence not anticipate this? Where are his adance people? This was political theater. In my humble opinion.

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11 months

Welp, some personal news: The Athletic has let me go as part of a small wave of layoffs. But hell, it's been a good run, 41 years-plus of sports journalism, some of it damned good. I'm sad I don't get to walk away on my own terms, but that doesn't often happen. So... -30-

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Bob Kravitz

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5 years

On this bittersweet Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for the love and guidance of my wonderful father, who passed away yesterday afternoon. And I’m thankful my entire family made it to Tampa in time to say goodbye. His was a life well lived. He was my hero. I’ll miss him always.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

5 years

My daughter is having her wedding the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. I have failed as a father.

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@bkravitz

2 years

I can't remember a worse regular-season Colts loss in their Indy history. Maybe you can think of one, but i can't, not with so much on the line. Total shitshow.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

7 years

Another pick six thrown by Tolzien. Thank God they didn't sign Kaepernick. This team doesn't need those kinds of distractions.

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@bkravitz

6 years

Colts owner Jim Irsay is paying for the funerals of linebacker Edwin Jackson and Uber driver Jeffrey Monroe, who both died after being struck by a drunk driver early Sunday morning.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

Per source, the Lakers-Pacers trade involving Russell Westbrook, Myles Turner, Buddy Hield and other assets is currently dead. That's not to say the Lakers can't come back and add a second first-round pick to the current package of picks, but for now, things are at a standstill.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

5 years

Colts beat a Houston team that had won nine in a row. About to beat up a Dallas team that won five in a row. I'm telling you, nobody wants to see this Colts team in the playoffs.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

Maybe it wasn't all Carson Wentz, after all.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

I didn’t think Matt Ryan could possibly be worse than Carson Wentz. I was wrong.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

4 years

Per an NBA source, Pacers owner Herb Simon has given financial aid to the the part-time workers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

6 years

BREAKING: Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri is very close to signing a one-year deal to remain in Indianapolis. Deal should be finalized tomorrow.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

Does Amazon have a return policy on football games?

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

Knocked off the No. 1 seed in the AFC last week. Knocked off the No. 1 seed in the NFC this week. With three-fifths of the O-line out (plus Fisher and Doyle). With several players, including two All Pros, out with COVID. Great defense, nice flashes from Wentz. Depth came through.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

I’ll pay Frank Reich $20 if he rolls out the Philly Special Saturday against New England.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

8 years

No pressure on the Chicago or Cleveland columnists, but the column you write 2nite will hang over sports bar urinals forever and ever.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

5 years

I am thrilled to announce I am joining @TheAthleticIND , where I will continue to write columns/features on the Colts, Pacers, college sports, etc. Great journalism, no pop-up ads. Subscribe now, get 40% off. My first column:

Bob Kravitz: 'I'm now part of something very new that feels very old and comfortable'

I want to paint portraits, stories with depth and nuance that stick with a reader. That's what I love about The Athletic's philosophy.

theathletic.com

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

4 years

BREAKING: This year’s Indianapolis 500 will be shown live on Indianapolis TV.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

3 years

People forget, Rivers was coming off a terrible year in 2019, but then, after some early turnover struggles, he had a very solid season here in Indy. What I’m saying is, don’t underestimate Frank Reich’s ability as a quarterback whisperer

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

1 year

I have no idea how Jim irsay can possibly sell fans on the idea of Jeff Saturday being the full time head coach. None.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

4 years

If they’re going to move ahead with the Indy 500 at 50% capacity, they should seriously consider lifting the local tv blackout.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

DeForest Buckner is right: The thing that will determine the championship is which team best navigates the pandemic best in the next month or so. To the degree it can be navigated.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

9 years

Breaking: A league source tells me the NFL is investigating the possibility the Patriots deflated footballs Sunday night. More to come.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

8 years

An open letter to Peyton Manning upon his retirement.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

I’m not telling the Lakers how to operate, but it seems to me a second first rounder - in 2029, no less - is a reasonable price to pay as LeBron moves into the back end of his prime, plus you get two decent players while getting out from under the Westbrook contract.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

Between the missed game-winner and two kickoffs out of bounds, I'm not sure Blankenship is employed very much longer.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

3 years

I would love nothing better than to hear tonight's Pacers crowd yell "Boom Baby" every time Indiana knocks down a 3-point shot. And I'd love to hear it every game from hear on out. An Indiana icon has left us. My heart, all our hearts, are broken. Slick, man, he was the best.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

We thought the Colts would struggle at left tackle. They are. We thought the lack of depth at receiver would be an issue. It has been. Brutal start for the Colts. Again.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

That was the most clutch shot of Bohannon's 12-year college career.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

3 years

Everybody hurts. For Jim Irsay, it’s been addiction. For me, it’s depression and occasional anxiety. We all have stuff. This might be the Colts most important initiative yet.

Colts' Jim Irsay fighting mental-health stigma with campaign

Irsay: "It’s so hard to overcome. It’s a physical allergy, a spiritual malady. The fact that anybody recovers from it is amazing."

theathletic.com

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

4 years

So Kevin Pritchard traded Paul George for two All Star players and he did it under duress, forced to make a deal when PG wanted out. Does this rate as one if the best trades in nba history?Certainly Pacers history. PG may go on to win a title, but still...

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

6 years

They’re not protesting the flag or the military. They are protesting this...

Stefania Okolie

@StefaniaOkolie

6 years

GRAPHIC VIDEO: Mesa police chief talking to media now about this physical response from officers during a contact with this man at an apt complex. Says he knew “nothing about this” and the video is “powerful and alarming” - @Matt_Fox10 will have more at 5 #Fox10Phoenix

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

6 years

Never thought I'd see the day when Purdue would crush a great Ohio State team, but it just happened, 49-20, and the fans are rushing the field. Can't say I blame them. What a night for the Boilers.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

9 months

If AR doesn't play tonight, it will be a major letdown for the fans who showed up anticipating their first look at Richardson. Instead, they'll get a lot of Minshew. I just don't get it. He's Anthony Richardson, a guy who played 13 college games, not Peyton Freaking Manning.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

7 years

People are suffering in Puerto Rico, but what really bothers our vice president these days is peaceful protest. OK, I'm done. For now. Good riddance.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

1 year

Basically the Colts have done this ass-backwards. If they were gonna bench Ryan at 3-3-1, they should have turned to Foles. Now, they should be turning to Ehlinger with the season completely lost.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

3 years

There is little doubt in my mind that the Colts’ relatively low vaccination rate will have a huge impact on player availability all season, meaning Indy won’t have the kind of year most of us had expected. When so many of your leaders are unvaccinated, you’re asking for trouble.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

1 year

BREAKING: NBA probed frightening post-game incident involving associates of Grizzlies' Ja Morant; red laser was pointed at Pacers team members. @bkravitz @Sam_Amick with the findings and details.

NBA probed laser incident involving Ja Morant associates

The incident occurred after the game between the Pacers and Grizzlies on Jan. 29.

theathletic.com

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

3 years

This is a hell of an impressive performance by the Colts. That’s all.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

It’s funny to me that Luke Rhodes, the Colts long snapper, made the Pro Bowl and most of us had no idea he was having an excellent season.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

Any way you slice it, Purdue underachieved. Didn’t win the regular season title. Didn’t win the big ten tournament title. Knocked out of the Sweet 16 by a 15 seed.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

5 years

Man...I love this.

Oliver Maroney

@OliverMaroney

5 years

Here’s a press conference with Sarunas Jasikevicius in the Lietuvos Krepsinio Lyga (at the time). One of his players left at halftime of a semi-final game to be there for the birth of his child. This is what he had to say about it:

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

Say what you will about Wentz, but he’s handled his exit far more gracefully than the Colts and specifically Jim Irsay.

ProFootballTalk

@ProFootballTalk

2 years

Carson Wentz: Jim Irsay comments "out of left field," thought we were in a pretty good place.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

I’m not saying they’re gonna win, but pretty impressive the Colts have an MVP candidate (Jonathan Taylor) and DPOY candidate (Darius Leonard). Pretty good Ballard second-rounders.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

3 years

BREAKING: I made a hole in one at Prairie View No. 4 this morning. Also missed three putts inside three feet but…HOLE IN ONE! Second of my life. But it’s gonna be expensive. Feel free to contribute to my hole in one Go Fund Me.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

6 years

That’s gonna be so moving when the Russian hockey players visit the White House.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

6 years

I am thrilled to report that we raised more than $81,000 for ALS research today, the most ever in the 6-year history of the event. My greatest thanks to everybody who joined us today. In an unrelated note, I putted like a champ today. A day of miracles.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

6 years

Um, the Pacers have the third seed in the East right now. Do not dismiss what a remarkable story this is.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

I realize the Big Ten has lost a lot of good players and IU has Trayce, Race and others returning, but 13th in the AP poll? They haven’t finished in the top half of the conference in six years. I think the expectations are way too high.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

5 years

I assume Colts fans appreciate just how special Andrew Luck was in the fourth quarter today. He’s not just the league’s Comeback Player of the Year, but he’s on the edge of the MVP conversation.

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@bkravitz

2 years

The Colts look like they're going to beat the top seed in the AFC with 49 yards of passing. I will not be writing a Carson Wentz column.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

1 year

Give yourselves a hand, Colts fans. This place is packed. If I didn't know any better, I'd think Indy was fighting for a playoff spot.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

5 years

My apologies for not being in Hartford for Purdue’s opening week of NCAA games, but I have a good excuse: My daughter is getting married Saturday. So there’s that.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

I've seen enough of Matt Ryan. I just have. Had all month to throw and then he does THAT. This is a nightmare.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

Guess I owe Frank Reich money. Says he saw my tweet - or somebody told him about it - and he ran a version of the Philly Special on the first TD drive. Calls it the Patriots Special. Hope he takes Venmo.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

5 years

Mack with 148 yards, the highest running total by a Colts back in playoff history. Houston hadn't allowed a 100-yard rusher all season. Until today.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

3 years

Michael Pittman is turning into one hell of a player. And the Colts needed him tonight without Campbell and TY Hilton.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

5 years

Still on Cloud 9.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

Seventeen games into this season and i still have no idea where the Colts pass rush is.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

6 years

I am hard pressed to remember a better defensive effort by the Colts in recent years. Dominating.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

5 years

My final day at WTHR is Friday but the report card was my last column for them. I’m working a lame duck schedule, as you may have noticed. Thanks to all who followed me over there and I hope you will continue to read me at my new place of employment beginning Nov 26.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

5 years

Really impressed that Matt Painter would take the microphone during Senior Day festivities and implore Purdue fans to stop with the IU sucks chant in the future. He’s right. Purdue is better than that. And IU should be better than the garbage they yelled at Matt Haarms.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

3 years

I wish someone would quit on me by offering me around 25 mill. So many people struggling to put food on the table, and Victor wants us to believe he's been disrespected and cast off. Just a little tone deaf, on top of being ridiculous.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

3 years

One of the worst calls I’ve ever seen and it’s going to cost Purdue the game. Dreadful.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

4 years

Dakich is in trouble again, which can only mean one thing: Another contract extension for him at The Fan. They’ve enabled his behavior for years. Bunch of invertebrates.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

4 years

Sean Spicer says the crowd on the right is much larger.

Matt Glenesk

@MattGlenesk

4 years

2019 2020 #Indy500

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

4 years

I picked a bad night to quit sniffing glue.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

3 years

Take a bow, Indy.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

The Jags are now 6-30 in their last 36 games. Four of those six victories have come against the Colts. Fun with numbers…

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@bkravitz

1 year

I've had a few minutes to digest to the press conference and all I can come up with is...wow. That was a bit of a train wreck. Saturday handled it beautifully, but Irsay was out there and Ballard was defensive. Not a good look. At all.

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28 days

I am shockingly sober for a Saturday night and I can’t help but feel that Purdue will play its best game in two years Monday and beat favored UConn. I know the Huskies are favored and correctly so, but I can foresee one of those immaculate performances with unlikely heros.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

Jonathan Taylor is the reason good GM’s listen to the draft board. When the Colts took JT, they already had Marlin Mack coming off an excellent season. Took Taylor anyway. He’s worked out.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

6 years

Doug Pederson coached one of the most aggressive and ballsy games in Super Bowl history.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

4 years

I am sitting about 8 feet behind Fred Hoiberg, who just left the floor and went back to the locker room with an illness. This is not optimal.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

1 year

But OL line coach Chris Strausser is doing a fine job...

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

At some point, the Colts' relatively low vaccination rate was going to become an issue. The case can be made that it already has.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

6 years

I find it interesting that the right says we shouldn’t politicize gun control after a mass shooting, but after the drunk driving deaths this weekend in Indy, the right is politicizing the illegal immigration issue.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

7 years

It's pretty interesting to hear these NFL owners now decrying Trump's recent statements, yet not one of them will hire Kaepernick.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

6 years

NBC Sports’ Tom Curran was told last night that Josh McDaniels will inform Bill Belichick today of his plans to take the Colts job, and will be in Indy later this week for a press conference. So you may exhale now.

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@bkravitz

3 years

So excuse me for not covering IU-Iowa tomorrow but I’ve got a good excuse. My daughter @kravdaddyyy is getting married Saturday. So thrilled.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

6 years

Surely, there is a place for Bob Lamey on the Ring of Honor.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

6 years

I didn't realize just how little energy last year's Pacers played with until I saw this year's Pacers. Night and day. Record may not match last year's, but this is a really fun team to watch.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

Enjoy Jaden Ivey while he’s in West Lafayette. Man, what a special talent. Purdue is just stupid good. Going to be a fun year.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

When you know, you know.

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@bkravitz

2 years

Three and a half hours, this might look really dumb. But it won't. Colts by 3. I'm dying on this hill.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

Bummer. Tested positive for Covid. Feels like a bad cold. Glad I’m vaxxed and boosted.

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@bkravitz

2 years

If, in fact, the Colts are ready to move on from Wentz, I have to think the issues go well beyond his poor play at the end of the year. Given what they invested in him, it seems crazy that two poor weeks would spell his demise.

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@bkravitz

4 years

More and more, I’m growing my appreciation for having watched Peyton and Andrew all those years. I mean, that was a special time in the life of a franchise. Sometimes forget how good we had it. And how good it could have been.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

5 years

And we got draft picks as well.

Someone's An Idiot

@SomeonesAnIdiot

5 years

BREAKING: According to CNN, Kentucky and Indiana have traded states with each other (pic via @FriddleRick ) #ElectionDay

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

4 years

The Colts season wasn’t a complete waste. At least we got the Quenton Nelson keg stand celebration.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

So the Chargers lose and it’s been the most productive bye week in Colts history. The table is set. Gotta get it done Saturday.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

1 year

George Hill was given the choice of re-joining the Pacers or being waived so he can join a contending team; he told Kevin Pritchard he wants to come home to his hometown of Indianapolis. I don't expect him to play significant minutes, but he'll be a professional, veteran presence

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

4 years

Talked to a couple of students before the game. Asked one if he knew much of anything about Bob Knight. “He threw the chair, right?” Understand, these students either weren’t born or were in diapers when Knight was fired in 2000.

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2 years

How Pat McAfee went from Colts punter to media superstardom: a look back at his creation story. ⁦ @bkravitz ⁩ via @TheAthletic

Before the Brand: How Pat McAfee turned a $10K newspaper gig into media superstardom

McAfee bet on himself and won. "He was a better entertainer than he was a punter, and he was a really good punter."

theathletic.com

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

People outside of Indy have a certain perception of Irsay, but if I’m a fan, I want him to own my team.

Jim Irsay

@JimIrsay

2 years

Sending a young Colts fan from @RileyChildrens AND a young Bengals fan from @CincyChildrens to Super Bowl. All expenses. Not just because they're both terrific and courageous kids (each has overcome major hurdles) but also because each of these hospitals do incredible things. ✌️

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Bob Kravitz

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6 years

Thank you for all the kind words today. Much appreciated.

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

2 years

Seriously, who wouldn’t want to work for an owner like Jim Irsay?

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Bob Kravitz

@bkravitz

6 years

WTHR is reporting the Lucas Oil Stadium roof may be stuck halfway open. Make your own "Colts can't close" joke. That kind of season.

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@bkravitz

2 years

The Colts have activated Carson Wentz, Braden Smith and TJ Carrie off the Covid list.

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Bob Kravitz

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2 years

The Colts play Kansas City next Sunday. Gulp.

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