Horrific is an understatement. I honestly don’t even know what to say about that AFC Championship game between by hometown Indianapolis Colts and the New England Patriots.

Let’s look on the positive side…..We made it to the AFC Championship Game while many other teams were at home watching it on their television. Only a few short years ago, the Colts were 2-14. Yep, that atrociously sad season which culminated in the leadership cleaning house completely, including letting Hall of Fame bound Peyton Manning go. It was a tough decision and one many didn’t like, but in the end it was best for the team’s future.

Then Indianapolis was introduced to a man named Andrew Luck. The transition from Manning to Luck was practically seamless. Yes, adjustments needed to be made, but the team was ready to quiet all the naysayers.

When this current season first started, I guarantee some (won’t say all) of you didn’t even know the names Vonate Davis or Sergio Brown. Be honest. All of the players worked as a team one game at a time.

The Colts had to overcome so many adversities. Before the season even began, Robert Mathis was suspended several games for violating the league’s policy on banned substances (which I still to this day believe was a bullshit suspension) followed by his subsequent injury which ultimately took him completely out the entire season. Of course, I will admit I am slightly biased because he is a fellow Alabama A&M University Bulldog but hey this is my blog damnit!

We still have our problems on defense, but we just need more consistency. They used so much effort and energy in the game against the Denver Broncos that I believe they just ran out of steam. No, I’m not making excuses. A loss is a loss.

Oh…..and let’s not forget the world’s worst trade for Trent Richardson. Dude, seriously???

Ahhhh…..but I digress.

Naturally, I received the phone calls and texts from those who are not Colts fans, but I just shrugged them off.

I believe in Colts Nation and will ALWAYS root for and stand by my home team, win or lose. We made it one step closer to the ultimate prize so we know what needs to be done for next season.

And one final note. I will NOT be rooting for either team in the Super Bowl. I will still watch because I love the game, but I am no bandwagon fan. Even though I absolutely, positively do NOT like the New England Patriots, I will not root for the Seattle Seahawks because well….I’m just not.

Even though I live in Memphis currently, I was born and raised in Naptown. I bleed blue. I am and will always be a proud member of Colts Nation. Now….give me two claps and a Ric Flair! Whewwwwwww!!!

Until next time…..these have been just a few thoughts “From My Hart.”