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Harper still rehabbing, misses practice  

Associated Press    
Thu, Feb 1, 2007

DAVIE, Fla. -- Cornerback Nick Harper missed the Indianapolis Colts` first Super Bowl practice in South Florida on Wednesday while rehabbing his sprained ankle.

In sunny, 73-degree temperature, the Colts held a 2-hour, 7-minute workout. Defensive tackle Anthony McFarland complained ``It`s not hot enough.``

Harper was injured in the first quarter of the AFC championship game. The six-year veteran is listed as questionable.

``Nick`s pretty iffy right now,`` coach Tony Dungy said. ``We`ll see how he progresses as the week goes along. As of now, the best-case scenario is he`ll practice Friday, but we`ll have to see how he feels.``

Also listed as questionable is safety Bob Sanders, who has started all three playoff games after missing 12 of the final 14 regular-season games with a knee injury. Sanders practiced normally Wednesday.

Peyton Manning`s passes didn`t seem affected by the bruised right thumb he suffered in the win over the Patriots 10 days ago.

``We were as sharp as we could hope for after the little layoff we had,`` Dungy said