Titans v. Colts

Thursday night football.  Tennessee Titans versus Indianapolis Colts.  Obviously, I always root for my beloved Titans when this conference matchup comes around, but usually I'm disappointed when the Colts hand the Titans their asses.

This game is going to be different.

Both the Titans and the Colts have had terrible seasons.  With all the drama surrounding Vince Young and Cortland Finnegan, plus the injury to Kerry Collins that put third string quarterback Rusty Smith into last week's game and the terrible news about Coach Heimerdinger's battle with Cancer, the Titans have been underperforming for weeks.  The defense started out so strong this season and gave me hope that we were going to be in the running for the playoffs, then it seemed as if there was a new catastrophe keeping the team from true greatness every time I turned around.

However, the Colts have had their share of shitty luck this season too.  They aren't playing with most of their starters on offense, thanks to injuries sustained by Austin Collie, Reggie Wayne, Joseph Addai, Clint Session and the latest Bob Sanders.  Couple that with the 15 interceptions Peyton Manning has thrown this season (8 of which happened in the last 2 games), the team is not looking like the same team that made it to the Superbowl last year.

I think the Titans have a real shot at this game.  Kerry Collins will be starting at quarterback and I think they are hungry for a win after 5 crushing losses in a row.  I also think that after Eddie George's public condemnation after being the honorary 12th Titan during last Sunday's slaughter by the Jaguars, they have been called on their weak playing and are ready to show people that the Titans are fighters.

It's going to be a rough game because, despite their record, the Colts are still a strong team, but I don't think that the Titans are going to take this one lying down.  Let's just hope Cortland can keep his attitude in check tonight.  Who am I kidding?  Let's just hope Cortland can keep his fines to a minimum tonight.

Blanche Sanche