INDIANAPOLIS – Listen closely, and it’s almost possible to hear fictional Hickory High School basketball coach Norman Dale at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center this week.

The most important advice the Indianapolis Colts could follow this week comes from the most popular fashion statement in the locker room this year: Run the damn ball.

It was Adam Vinatieri’s turn to meet the media Thursday, a day after Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich again expressed support for the embattled kicker.

INDIANAPOLIS – Kenny Vaccaro sought out Jacoby Brissett following Sunday’s game at Nissan Stadium to pay his respects.

INDIANAPOLIS – After making a strong opening statement, Jacoby Brissett will see a very different challenge in his second start for the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

INDIANAPOLIS – Deon Cain had his rookie season robbed from him a year ago when he tore up his knee on a non-contact play in the exhibition opener at the Seattle Seahawks.

INDIANAPOLIS – Devin Funchess is headed to injured reserve, but the Indianapolis Colts wide receiver might yet have some football to play this year.

INDIANAPOLIS – Chris Ballard got his man Monday morning, and the Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback position has been remade.

INDIANAPOLIS – The pastor in Frank Reich was evident Monday as he addressed the media before the Indianapolis Colts’ first practice since Andrew Luck’s stunning retirement.