INDIANAPOLIS -- Clap, clap. Slap, slap. Frantically at times.
No, that’s not part of a dance routine. That’s what was happening way too often for the Indianapolis Colts during their loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers last weekend.
The clapping was quarterback Matt Hasselbeck giving the signal he was ready for the snap. The slapping was guard Lance Louis hitting center Jonotthan Harrison on his thigh to let him know to snap the ball.
The loud noise at Heinz Field and slow communicating of the plays to Hasselbeck caused the Colts to be called for two delay of game penalties and forced them to take a timeout because the play clock was about to expire.