Steve Nicewanger’s Story Archive

Brief History of the Sandwich

January 24, 2019 | by Steve Nicewanger

According to legend sometime in 1762 John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich was engaged at a public gaming table and had not eaten in nearly 24 hours. The earl instructed his cook to put some meat between some bread and give it to him. The cook toasted the bread … Read More

Bikini Mountain Climber Freezes to Death

January 24, 2019 | by Steve Nicewanger

Gigi Wu, a Taiwanese hiker and mountain climber who became a social media star by posting pictures of herself in a bikini after reaching the summit of over 100 mountains in the last 4 years, died last week of hypothermia after falling over 70 feet into a rocky ravine in … Read More

Colts Wrap Up

January 17, 2019 | by Steve Nicewanger

Big Blue fell beneath the offensive onslaught of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Arctic-like conditions of Arrowhead Stadium last Saturday. The Colts were doomed by penalties, dropped passes, and an ineffective pass rush. Quite frankly, however, the Chiefs simply outplayed the Horseshoe. Patrick Mahomes continued to be the irresistible … Read More

The Horseshoe Make the Second Round

January 10, 2019 | by Steve Nicewanger

If somebody had told me in July that the Colts would not only make the playoffs but win their first  round, I would have questioned their sanity. But here they are, coming off a playoff win in Houston against the Texans. Not only did they win but they dominated. Andrew … Read More

Hi-Ho, It’s Off to the Playoffs We Go

January 3, 2019 | by Steve Nicewanger

All of us Colts fans owe Josh McDaniels a great big thank you. The Patriots offensive coordinator  reneged on an agreement to become the Horseshoe head coach last spring and then we had to “settle” for Frank Reich from the Philadelphia Eagles. Reich was the Eagle’s quarterback coach and had … Read More