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Colts Remain Undefeated

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:24:27 +0000

It's hard to complain about a team that hasn't lost a game all season--after all, an 11-0 record is as good as it gets. It might be nice though--or at least a little less anxiety-inducing--if we weren't kept holding our breath until the last minutes of the game. In today's match against the Houston Texans, the Indianapolis Colts didn't take the lead in the game until only 8 minutes were remaining. That's when they edged ahead of the Texans by one, 21-20.

But although it was nearly halfway through the fourth quarter, the Colts were just warming up. Less than 20 seconds later, an interception near the 25-yard line was good for another touchdown, moving the Colts ahead 28-20. A recovered fumble with 2:52 remaining on the clock led to yet another touchdown and a 15-point lead.

Houston finally got back into the game, scoring a touchdown with 18 seconds left on the clock, but it was too little, too late. And so the Colts picked up their 11th straight regular-season win, 35-27. The stampede continues, and it couldn't feel better!

Colts Remain Undefeated originally appeared on About.com Indianapolis on Sunday, November 29th, 2009 at 20:24:27.

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Crossroads Sells Indy Cherub Ornament

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 04:16:11 +0000

Every year, Easter Seals Crossroads depicts a highlight of living in Indianapolis on a Christmas ornament, with proceeds supporting disability services for children and adults. This year's holiday ornament features an Indianapolis tradition--the Christmas cherub that appears downtown atop the former L.S. Ayres building on Monument Circle to keep watch over holiday shoppers.

The ornament is priced at $15, and may be purchased at any greater Indianapolis Regions Bank branch, or you can place your order on the Web or call Easter Seals Crossroads at 317-466-2002.

Crossroads Sells Indy Cherub Ornament originally appeared on About.com Indianapolis on Sunday, November 29th, 2009 at 04:16:11.

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Warriors Win Class 5A Championship

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:34:38 +0000

Warren Central's Warriors claimed the Class 5A Indiana state football championship in a game that kept everyone on the edge of their seats until the end. The Warriors defeated the Carmel Greyhounds in double overtime, 42-36.

Claiming state titles in the other four classes were Evansville Reitz, 4A; West Lafayette, 3A; Fort Wayne Bishop Luers, 2A; and Lafayette Central Catholic, A. Congratulations to all this year's state champs!

Warriors Win Class 5A Championship originally appeared on About.com Indianapolis on Sunday, November 29th, 2009 at 02:34:38.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:58:47 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving, Indianapolis! Here's wishing you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and blessed holiday!

Happy Thanksgiving! originally appeared on About.com Indianapolis on Thursday, November 26th, 2009 at 08:58:47.

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Indy Restaurants Open Thanksgiving Day

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:44:43 +0000

If you love Thanksgiving dinner but don't particularly relish the thought of cooking it, plenty of Indianapolis area restaurants will be whipping up feasts and buffets for Thanksgiving Day. Check out this list of restaurants whose doors will be open on Thanksgiving Day.

Indy Restaurants Open Thanksgiving Day originally appeared on About.com Indianapolis on Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 at 21:44:43.

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Monument Circle Lights Up Friday

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:30:58 +0000

The 47th annual Circle of Lights ceremony will take place Friday, Nov. 27, on Monument Circle downtown. The Christmas season officially gets underway in Indianapolis with the flip of the switch that turns the Soldiers and Sailors monument into a huge Christmas "tree." Live entertainment will begin at 6 p.m., with the lighting taking place at 7:45. The event will be televised locally.

Monument Circle Lights Up Friday originally appeared on About.com Indianapolis on Monday, November 23rd, 2009 at 19:30:58.

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Cast Your Vote: Carmel or Warren Central?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:54:49 +0000

One high school will be declared state champion in each of five classes in the IHSAA football playoff games at Lucas Oil Stadium this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27 and 28. Two Indianapolis-area teams will square off in Class 5A: Carmel and Warren Central. Who do you think will emerge victorious? Cast your vote now, and leave your comments in the Sports Fans forum.

Cast Your Vote: Carmel or Warren Central? originally appeared on About.com Indianapolis on Monday, November 23rd, 2009 at 18:54:49.

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Boot Camp, Anybody?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:28:33 +0000

Indianapolis Downtown Boot Camp, provider of military-style fitness workouts for work-weary Indy residents, promises to improve mental and physical health--and who couldn't use that during the hectic holiday rush?

You don't have to enlist in the military to get in shape under the supervision of "drill sergeants" Todd Beattie and Jason Haas, who run the program. Sessions are offered before and after regular working hours Mondays through Fridays at the Marott Apartments at Meridian Street and Fall Creek Parkway (and at various outdoor locations downtown, weather permitting).

Best of all, you can try it for one week free of charge. Regular rates are $100-$200 for four weeks, depending on the number of sessions you want to attend during that time. For more information, call 317-491-5831.

Boot Camp, Anybody? originally appeared on About.com Indianapolis on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 14:28:33.

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Colts Stampede Patriots in 4th-Quarter Comeback

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:31:30 +0000

It's not over till it's over. If any New England Patriots' fans out there doubted that last night, they were in for a rude awakening. Until the final minutes of the Colts-Patriots showdown in Lucas Oil Stadium, it looked like the Patriots had it in the bag. The Indianapolis Colts were down 24-14 at the half, and the Patriots widened the gap to 31-14 early in the 4th quarter. But the Colts, true to their die-hard fans - who comprised the largest home crowd in NFL franchise history - simply refused to be defeated.

First, two touchdown drives sliced that lead to 34-28. Then, with 2:08 remaining in the game, the Patriots found themselves in the unfortunate position of needing a fourth down from their own 28-yard line, and after sending their punt team to the field, had a change of heart and decided to go for it. Patriots running back Kevin Faulk caught a pass just short of the yard marker when Colts safety Melvin Bullitt took him down, giving the Colts the ball on the patriots' 29-yard line. It was a bullet from Colts quarterback Peyton Manning to wide receiver Reggie Wayne that put the final nail in the Patriots' coffin. The Colts were victorious, 35-34, bringing their season record to 9-0 and the number of regular-season games won in a row to 18.

The Colts are now tied at 18 with none other than the Patriots for the second-longest winning streak in NFL history, and the number one spot is held by - who else? - the Patriots, who won 21 straight in 2006-08. (They won 18 consecutive games in the 2003-04 season.) Ranking third in the longest-winning-streak category are the Chicago Bears, with a run of 17 games in a row that goes all the way back to the 1930s (1933-34 to be exact). That leaves the Colts and the Patriots as the winningest teams in modern-day history, and, as true-blue Colts fans well know, it's only a matter of weeks before the Colts move into the number-one spot.

Up next, the Colts take on the Baltimore Ravens (4-4) in an away game next Sunday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. You can catch it on CBS. Go Colts!!

Colts Stampede Patriots in 4th-Quarter Comeback originally appeared on About.com Indianapolis on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 12:31:30.

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Grand National Marching Band Championships Tonight

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:13:06 +0000

Looking for a unique way to spend your Saturday evening? The annual Bands of America Grand National Championships, the ultimate face-off of the top 12 high school marching bands in the nation, begins at 6:45 p.m. tonight at Lucas Oil Stadium (500 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis 46225, ticket office phone 317-262-3389). If you haven't seen a high school marching band in action lately, you don't know what you're missing - the precision, sights, sounds, and special effects these high school students bring to the field are nothing short of spectacular.

Semi-finals to determine who will make it to tonight's finals are being held throughout the day today, and as always, Indianapolis-area schools are making a strong showing. Making their bids will be Center Grove at 9:45 a.m., defending Grand National champions Avon at 10 a.m., Lawrence Central at noon, Carmel at 12:15 p.m., Ben Davis at 12:30 p.m., and Broad Ripple at 1:45 p.m.

Ticket prices start at $10; see Music for All's website for more detailed information. Or, if you'd prefer to take in the action from the comforts of home, you can view a live Webcast for $24.95.

Good luck to all Indianapolis-area participating bands - you make us proud!

Grand National Marching Band Championships Tonight originally appeared on About.com Indianapolis on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 at 09:13:06.

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