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every category. Ben Utecht (31-364, 1 TD) and Bryan Fletcher (18-143) completed the TE trio that set a
franchise seasonal position record for touchdowns (12). In 2006, Clark (30-367, 4 TDs), Utecht (37-377)
and Fletcher (18-202, 2 TDs) were versatile components in the passing and rushing attack. RBs-Joseph
Addai (1,081 yards, 7 TDs) and Dominic Rhodes (641 yards, 5 TDs) had solid seasons. Clark had two
100+-yard playoff games, while Fletcher caught a key pass on the game-winning drive vs. New England
in the AFC Championship Game. Clark (21-317) had some of the most productive playoff statistic totals
by a TE in NFL playoff history. The trio made notable contributions in 2005. Clark (37-488, 4 TDs), Fletcher
(18-202, 3 TDs) and Utecht (3-59, 2 TDs) helped the club rank 2nd in scoring (439 points). The offense
surrendered a league-low 20 sacks, while RB-Edgerrin James had 1,506 rushing yards. The club's 522
points in 2004 marked then the 5th-highest seasonal point total in NFL history. The unit helped James produce
2,031 scrimmage yards and 1,548 rushing yards. TE-Marcus Pollard (6 TDs) and Clark (5) were two
of five Colts with five or more seasonal touchdown receptions. For the 2002-03 seasons, Thomas assisted
Howard Mudd with the offensive line. The offense yielded only 19 sacks in 588 pass plays in 2003. In
2003, Manning set a club seasonal-best completion percentage, while the club's offense ranked 3rd in the
NFL. Manning set the club seasonal record again in 2004 (67.6, since broken), along with NFL seasonal
marks in touchdown passes (49, since broken) and rating (121.1).
Thomas served as tight ends coach with Tampa Bay from 1999-01. TE-Dave Moore posted his three best
seasons, with a career-high 35 receptions in 2001. In 1997-98, Thomas assisted with special teams and
running backs with Tampa Bay.
Thomas' coaching career began in 1988 at Marion Military Institute Junior College, where he coached
defensive backs. From 1989-92, he returned to his alma mater, Alabama, to serve as academic advisor
for football and men's basketball. Thomas taught and coached at McCallie High School from 1992-96.
He served as a strength and conditioning assistant at Kentucky in 1996, and he coached defensive backs
at Gardner Webb in 1997 before moving to the NFL.
Thomas was a four-year starter at strong safety at Alabama, where he earned a bachelor's degree in health
and physical education. In 1995, he earned a master's degree in exercise science at Tennessee-
Chattanooga. He values opportunities to mentor young people and to partner with organizations focused
on developing well-rounded individuals.
Thomas and his wife, Kimberly, have two children. They reside in Indianapolis.
PERSONAL DATA:
College: Alabama 1983-86.
Coaching Career: Marion Military Institute Junior College 1988-89; Alabama 1989-92 (academic
advisor for football/men's basketball); McCallie HS 1992-96; Kentucky 1996; Gardner Webb 1997;
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1997-2001; Indianapolis Colts 2002-present.
JON TORINE
Strength and Conditioning
Jon Torine is in his 14th season as strength and conditioning coach of the Colts.
Torine oversees all aspects of the club's strength, conditioning and nutritional programs.
He previously served as a conditioning assistant with the Buffalo Bills from
1995-97, where he was involved with the same aspects of the Bills' programs.
In his position with the Colts, Torine has the primary responsibility of developing a
year-round strength and conditioning routine for all players. Torine supervises players'
diet/nutritional needs throughout the year, and he coordinates all meal plans for
home and away games. He also assists the team's medical staff with the rehabilitation
of injured players. Torine has served on panels for the United States Olympic Committee, the
American College of Sports Medicine, Gatorade/Gatorade Sports Science Institute and Sports
Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN). Torine has served as a speaker for the National
Strength and Conditioning Association. In 1999, Torine designed the club's 6,000 square foot weight
room at the club's training complex.
Torine played football at Springfield (Mass.) College. He received his bachelor's degree in exercise science.
Torine is a native of Livingston, N.J. He and his wife, Ilana, reside with their sons, Spencer and Isaac, in
Carmel.
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