You can’t really blame the Tennessee Titans for getting carried away. They’re the only undefeated team left in the NFL, and they have a huge Monday Night Football match on the 27th against the rival Colts. (that’s a rivalry in the sense of Captain Ahab and Moby Dick, when only one side thinks it’s a rivalry. Titans fans are so cute when they think they’re relevant.)
(”Don’t sweat it…baby blue is totes hotter than royal blue.”)
At the last Tennessee home game, an ominous message flashed on the scoreboard:
Titans Code Blue
Be A Part of History
10.27.08
If it’s what everyone thinks it is, it may be the least well thought out promotion since nickel beer night.
Code Blue, of course, generally means that a patient has flatlined, perhaps not the image the team would like to conjure. Speculation is running rampant on both Titans and Colts message boards, and the Titans are keeping it a tightly-locked secret; their media relations director game me what amounts to a “no comment.” But since this is apparently the year of “Code (your team’s color),” it doesn’t take too much of a leap of faith to guess that it might involve a lot of blue t-shirts.
You might be saying to yourself, “Self! Isn’t there another team that uses blue as their primary color? And isn’t that team the one that’ll be visiting for the Code Blue?” You’d be right. And not retarded.
I’m almost afraid to tell Tennessee’s marketing department that there’s already a Code Blue, and it’s a Colts tailgating club.
So the Titans big plan to intimidate Indianapolis is to make it look like a Colts home game? And nobody thought this might be a bad idea? Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Tennessee Titans!
1:20 pm on October 17th, 2008
Code Blue? Isn't that Mountain Dew's newest flavor?
2:44 pm on October 17th, 2008
It obviously means free ice cold Coors Light for everyone! Duh.
8:18 pm on October 17th, 2008
The Titans are already scheduling Code Blue promotions for future games against the Giants, Bills, Patriots, Lions, Cowboys, Rams, Broncos, Chargers and Texans.
10:48 pm on October 26th, 2008
You're a blithering idiot. Yes, the Colts have blue jerseys, but the "Code Blue" calls for light blue shirts. They will be handing out t-shirts at the game. How many teams have the "Titan's blue" as a PRIMARY color? Do you watch football? Have you seen the college teams doing it?
I guess your team is playing like hell this year, huh? It shows. I think the Code Blue shows the community backing their team. They aren't just wearing blue to the game, but to work and school. I guess you're not used to having a community who is so involved with their team.
Jesus you're one smart cookie. Who gives a rat's a** if the Colts "tailgating club" is named Code Blue. I presume this is why you write for some rinky dink website. Couldn't get a real job, hey? I'm not even a Titan's fan, but I recognize a sorry excuse for a writer when I see one. Do a little research before you try to make yourself look cool.
8:19 pm on October 27th, 2008
I agree with Bob. I guess wearing blue makes you stupid? By the way…very rich and classy of you to use the word "retard" when referring to someone "stupid." Looks like you're the ignorant one.
You're making this huge ordeal because the Colts wear blue, and your point is? Wearing blue, and handing out free shirts is a way to get Nashville pumped up about the game. It's a way to get the players pumped. It has nothing to do with the game itself. It's about Nashville and the community. Check your facts before you write a story that makes no sense. First and definitely last time to this site. (As Bob said, "I'm not even a Titan's fan.")
12:01 am on October 28th, 2008
"(that’s a rivalry in the sense of Captain Ahab and Moby Dick, when only one side thinks it’s a rivalry. Titans fans are so cute when they think they’re relevant.)"
You should feel like an idiot. Not only do all the REAL sports websites know that the Titans and Colts have a rivalry, but just in case you think your comment is still relevant what about tonight on MNF…. I do believe I heard the commentators refer to the Colts and Titans as HUGE rivals, on more than one occasion. There will ALWAYS be a rivalry between the Colts and Titans. They're in the same division dip shit. Division rivals! Ever heard of it sportster?
This website should be torn down, and you should be fired. You're the least knowledgeable "sports guy" out there.
What about that Code Blue, huh? 21-31 Titans!!! Woooooooo—-Hoooooooo!!!!
12:08 am on October 28th, 2008
Dear last commenter, who published last three comments (same IP address). Thanks for the hits!