Football Pagano: Hasselbeck was 'literally on his deathbed'

oaklandhater · 10-09-2015, 04:26 PM

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...n-his-deathbed

Football is a young man's game. At least, except for Thursday night.

In the age of the Millennial, it was four men over 32 years old that combined to score all the points for the Indianapolis Colts in their 27-20 win over the Houston Texans: Frank Gore, 32, rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown; Andre Jonson, 34, caught two touchdowns to go with 77 yards; Matt Hasselbeck, 40, threw two TD passes; and Adam Vinatieri, 42, banged home two field goals and three extra points.

Hasselbeck's performance is singularly remarkable. Not only do backup quarterbacks generally flop, crusty old ones sure aren't expected to play the toughest position in sports with aplomb.

Not only is Hasselbeck 40, he also spent the short week dealing with a bacterial infection, which hospitalized him for a night and caused half his week to be spent on a toilet. He took IVs just to function.

Every game, all season

"Lots of stuff coming out of the attic, then a lot of stuff coming out the basement," was how Hasselbeck described it, via the Indy Star's Zak Keefer.

No one could have expected much from the aged quarterback. An old guy? On a short week? Facing J.J. Watt? After seeing his first start since 2012 on Sunday? A man who missed practice because he was in the hospital? Is he playing with a walker, too? Please. No chance. Change your pick to Houston and walk away.

This is how his teammates described Hasselbeck prior to the game:

"He didn't look good, man," teammate Joe Reitz said. "He was sitting there like a zombie."

"Looked like warmed-over death," added Vinatieri.

Hasselbeck had every reason to struggle Thursday.

Instead, the veteran signal-caller managed the game with a calm ease, getting the Colts in the proper plays and throwing strikes when he needed them. Hasselbeck finished the game 18-of-29 passing for 213 yards, two touchdowns and his second win in four days to vault the Colts back atop the AFC South.

"Was literally on his deathbed Monday and Tuesday and mustered enough to come in on Wednesday and practice," coach Chuck Pagano said. "Grittiest performance I have seen in a long, long time."

You can dismiss "The Bacterial Infection Game" as overblown, or harp on how it says more about the Texans' dysfunction than the Colts' resiliency.

But you should marvel that a man -- past his prime in everything except shuffleboard and bingo -- went from the toilet to the huddle and delivered a win.

oaklandhater · 10-09-2015, 04:27 PM

I think Hasselbeck knew that this was going to be the last time he play's a football game

Jewish Rabbi · 10-09-2015, 04:32 PM

I'm not sure Pagano understands the meaning of the word "literally"

**Rain Man** · 10-09-2015, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi

I'm not sure Pagano understands the meaning of the word "literally"

He literally does not understand the word 'literally'.

Discuss Thrower · 10-09-2015, 05:45 PM

I metaphorically wish the Colts would die in a collective fire.

carcosa · 10-09-2015, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi

I'm not sure Pagano understands the meaning of the word "literally"

You'd think he of all people would know what constitutes a "deathbed," too.

What with the cancer and all.

**alpha_omega** · 10-09-2015, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi

I'm not sure Pagano understands the meaning of the word "literally"

For real. I "literally" had to read it a second time to make sure. Thought maybe I missed something the first time through.

Chuck, that means I actually read it twice.

Demonpenz · 10-09-2015, 06:56 PM

puts things in perspective.

Dayze · 10-09-2015, 06:59 PM

Prayers sent

Sorter · 10-09-2015, 07:01 PM

Someone should start a fake gofundme for Hasselbeck.

**Rain Man** · 10-09-2015, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

puts things in perspective.

In fairness, he may be closer to dead than to being a rookie.

Rasputin · 10-09-2015, 10:04 PM

Pagano should be banned for literally misleading us on Hasselbecks deathbed.

**Rain Man** · 10-09-2015, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

Pagano should be banned for literally misleading us on Hasselbecks deathbed.

He should literally be banned.

Hammock Parties · 10-09-2015, 10:21 PM

Hasselbeck had a 92.1 QBR on Thursday.

Alex's highest QBR as a Chief was 90.7 against the Raiders. In 2013.

Saccopoo · 10-09-2015, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by carcosa

You'd think he of all people would know what constitutes a "deathbed," too.

What with the cancer and all.

Yeah, I thought that was in kinda bad taste...

But maybe because I was diagnosed with terminal, stage 4 brain cancer last month.

I could be a bit touchy on the subject.

However, I scored a Make A Wish Foundation level date tomorrow, so I'll play the card.

Work has been really sweet this week to.

Amazing how I can get over on everything at this point. Nobody wants to get hit with the Cancer Kharma card.

It's pretty sweet actually.

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oaklandhater future chiefs fans Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: oakland california Casino cash: $7458993	Pagano: Hasselbeck was 'literally on his deathbed' http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...n-his-deathbed Football is a young man's game. At least, except for Thursday night. In the age of the Millennial, it was four men over 32 years old that combined to score all the points for the Indianapolis Colts in their 27-20 win over the Houston Texans: Frank Gore, 32, rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown; Andre Jonson, 34, caught two touchdowns to go with 77 yards; Matt Hasselbeck, 40, threw two TD passes; and Adam Vinatieri, 42, banged home two field goals and three extra points. Hasselbeck's performance is singularly remarkable. Not only do backup quarterbacks generally flop, crusty old ones sure aren't expected to play the toughest position in sports with aplomb. Not only is Hasselbeck 40, he also spent the short week dealing with a bacterial infection, which hospitalized him for a night and caused half his week to be spent on a toilet. He took IVs just to function. Every game, all season "Lots of stuff coming out of the attic, then a lot of stuff coming out the basement," was how Hasselbeck described it, via the Indy Star's Zak Keefer. No one could have expected much from the aged quarterback. An old guy? On a short week? Facing J.J. Watt? After seeing his first start since 2012 on Sunday? A man who missed practice because he was in the hospital? Is he playing with a walker, too? Please. No chance. Change your pick to Houston and walk away. This is how his teammates described Hasselbeck prior to the game: "He didn't look good, man," teammate Joe Reitz said. "He was sitting there like a zombie." "Looked like warmed-over death," added Vinatieri. Hasselbeck had every reason to struggle Thursday. Instead, the veteran signal-caller managed the game with a calm ease, getting the Colts in the proper plays and throwing strikes when he needed them. Hasselbeck finished the game 18-of-29 passing for 213 yards, two touchdowns and his second win in four days to vault the Colts back atop the AFC South. "Was literally on his deathbed Monday and Tuesday and mustered enough to come in on Wednesday and practice," coach Chuck Pagano said. "Grittiest performance I have seen in a long, long time." You can dismiss "The Bacterial Infection Game" as overblown, or harp on how it says more about the Texans' dysfunction than the Colts' resiliency. But you should marvel that a man -- past his prime in everything except shuffleboard and bingo -- went from the toilet to the huddle and delivered a win.
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