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Giving it a ‘Go’: Comparing Colts to Pokémon Creatures

By Luke Schultheis

Jan 25, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Team Carter quarterback Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts (12) shakes hands with Colts mascot Blue in the 2015 Pro Bowl against Team Irvin at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Team Carter quarterback Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts (12) shakes hands with Colts mascot Blue in the 2015 Pro Bowl against Team Irvin at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 8, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore (23) gains yards in the second half against the Denver Broncos. The Colts defeated the Broncos, 27-24 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore (23) gains yards in the second half against the Denver Broncos. The Colts defeated the Broncos, 27-24 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Running Back Frank Gore: Golem

Don’t confuse this with the Gollum character from The Lord of the Rings, as this Golem is a force to be reckoned with. The creature’s boulder-like body is extremely hard, and it can reportedly withstand dynamite blasts without damage.

Golem is a “ground” Pokémon, much like Frank Gore anchors the Colts ground game.

It makes sense that Gore would be Golem, as the 33 year old running back is one of the most durable running backs in football history. Entering his 12th NFL season, Gore has already withstood the test of time, as he continues to play the position at an incredibly high level–bouncing off potential tacklers and withstanding numerous physical blows over the years.

Like Gore, Golem has downhill force of its own, as it can withdraw its extremities into its shell, literally turning into a rolling “bowling ball”–demolishing anything in its path. This sounds eerily similar to Gore, who when given a clear running lane proceeds to bulldoze over any would-be tacklers once he gains momentum.

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