Month: September 2005 (Page 11 of 26)

DawgBones analysis

A list of the good, the bad, and the unimpressive, including the following…

The run defense is still horrid. The Packers were not able to stick with the run, due to falling behind by 2 scores. Good thing for the Browns run defense. We realize that the Browns run a 3-4, but it seems more like a 1-4. Does any other linemen play besides DE Orpheus Roye?

We don’t seem to have any pass rush at all, either.

Riske taking heat

Listening to Kenny Roda, who is wondering why Riske came out for the 10th inning. I’m not sure I agree with Roda. Who do you go to? I agree with his criticism of Joel “Human Stop Sign” Skinner for not waiving guys around to home plate in the 7th and the 9th. But I think he’s a little over the top on the pitching criticism. Sure, I’d rather have someone other than Riske in that situation, but I’m not sure who you bring in at that point. And I don’t think Wedge should change the rotation and pitch anyone other than Ellarton tonight.

Roda also has some very valid criticism of major leaguers’ inability to bunt, which was definitely a problem last night. Totally with him on that.

Indy’s new stadium

During this Sunday’s Browns-Colts game, you’ll probably hear a lot of talk about the Colts’ new stadium, which broke ground yesterday…a retractable roof, 63,000 capacity, multiple use facility. How’s it paid for?

Taxpayers in Central Indiana will pay for most of the project through tax increases. Marion County increased its hotel, car rental, and food-and-beverage taxes. Also, Hamilton, Boone, Hendricks, Johnson, Shelby and Hancock counties voted to increase their food-and-beverage taxes to help pay for it. The Colts will kick in $100 million.

I think it’ll be cool to see the Colts play outdoors at home…I move they keep that dome open in winter.

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