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Indianapolis Colts Blog Posts
Irsay clears air, says Super Bowl could return by 2016
May 2, 2012
Comments(6)Colts owner isn't demanding a downtown hotel, nor is he trying to twist arms to get his way. He, like a lot of people
here, wants another Super Bowl and is relaying the best information he has to make sure the city has the best shot at getting
it.
MoreColts' Irsay touches hot button with hotel issue
May 1, 2012
Comments(30)It's true, you don't build a church for Easter Sunday. Here's another truth; Indianapolis isn't getting a
second Super Bowl unless another big, posh downtown hotel is built. So what's the city to do?
MoreAuction firm says Miller, Manning items could spike
April 23, 2012
Comments(0)New York-based Clean Sweep Auctions says Peyton Manning's Broncos memorabilia will never touch the value of his Colts
items. Value of Reggie Miller items likely to rise after Hall of Fame induction.
MoreNFL schedule-makers kick Colts in gut
April 18, 2012
Comments(9)Despite owning No. 1 draft pick, the Indianapolis Colts get one prime-time game in 2012, on the road. Meanwhile, the Denver
Broncos and Peyton Manning get five, the most allowed for one team by the NFL.
MoreAre Indy's sports fans fickle, frugal or something else?
March 27, 2012
Comments(25)Colts season ticket renewal rates are at a 10-year low. Pacers attendance is among the worst in the NBA. Is Indianapolis really
the sports town it professes to be?
MoreIU hoops, Colts fight for spot as state's top sports brand
March 22, 2012
Comments(13)The value of sports brands fluctuates as violently as stock prices during economic upheaval. In Indiana, the IU and Butler
basketball brands have risen while the Colts' has taken a hit and the Pacers fight for their place in the sun.
MoreManning's long shadow about to turn dark over Colts
March 20, 2012
Comments(20)If Peyton Manning succeeds in Denver it will cast a shadow over Indianapolis that Colts owner Jim Irsay will be unable to
outrun or outlive.
MoreColts fans need to take a deep breath and relax
March 15, 2012
Comments(7)Every move—whether it’s cutting Peyton Manning or dangling defensive end Dwight Freeney as trade bait—is
being treated by fans as a referendum on the new leadership duo of Colts owner Jim Irsay and General Manager Ryan Grigson.
MoreRoller derby bout crashes Bankers Life Fieldhouse
March 13, 2012
Comments(2)With a growing following, locally based Naptown Roller Girls brings its rough and tumble sport out of the Fairgrounds to the
center stage in downtown Indianapolis.
MoreIrsay can no longer be in Manning's corner
March 7, 2012
Comments(7)If they part ways, Jim Irsay, on some level, has to be rooting against Peyton Manning. If his former quarterback outshines
his new signal caller in any meaningful way, it could have disastrous consequences for his franchise in this market.
MoreIrsay can't leave fans feeling they've been fooled again
March 2, 2012
Comments(6)If Colts fans think Jim Irsay waited until after the season ticket renewal date to release Peyton Manning, his ticket waiting
list, along with the goodwill he's banked, could burn up like paper in fire.
MoreBill Polian joins ESPN as full-time NFL analyst
February 29, 2012
Comment(1)Despite his sometimes rocky relationship with media members during his previous career, former Colts general manager now joins
their ranks.
MoreIf it's truly a business decision, Manning must go
February 17, 2012
Comments(6)On the day after Jim Irsay was inducted into the Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame, it’s clearer
than ever that the decision on what to do with Peyton Manning has nothing to do with business.
MoreIrsay-Manning saga dividing Colts fan base
February 16, 2012
Comments(4)If the 2009 season taught us anything, it's that Colts fans have a long memory. This year may be remembered as the one
in which Jim Irsay divided the horseshoe kingdom.
MoreMany Colts fans don't want what's best for Manning
February 7, 2012
Comments(16)If Colts fans really have Manning's best interests at heart, they should be happy to see him play for another team.
MoreIrsay's 'all-in' mentality key to Indy's Super Bowl score
February 3, 2012
Comments(3)In 2007, Jim Irsay's generosity put major heat on Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. In 2008, Irsay's willingness to forsake
his own financial interests helped Indianapolis land the Super Bowl.
MoreLife is crazy on Super Bowl's radio row
February 1, 2012
Comment(1)Here at the JW Marriott there are 108 radio stations—with all their equipment and two to five on-air personalities each—crammed into one ballroom. There are more than 200 radio shows broadcast from that one room each day with guests ranging from Joe Namath to Adam Sandler.
Despite not playing, Peyton steals Super Bowl spotlight
January 31, 2012
Comments(2)Without taking a snap this year, Peyton Manning is more marketable than one Super Bowl quarterback and nearly as popular as
another.
MoreColts brass searching for yin to balance new head coach's yang
January 25, 2012
Comments(0)Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay and general manager Ryan Grigson might be facing the toughest task of their professional
careers.
MoreColts will have trouble attracting big-name coach
January 19, 2012
Comments(7)Ryan Grigson and Jim Irsay are faced with one of the most difficult tasks for any business: searching for hidden talent and
unseen potential.
MoreNew GM's past gives hints about Colts' future
January 12, 2012
Comments(2)Colts fans should expect new general manager Ryan Grigson to be aggressive on the free agent market, look to make trades when
needed, make a cold calculated decision concerning Peyton Manning's future and provide stability for the team's coach.
MoreManning's options limited by his demands
January 5, 2012
Comments(7)The team that wants Peyton Manning better have a pile of cash, an egoless coach and a championship caliber offensive line
and defense.
MoreColts license plate sales take tumble
January 4, 2012
Comments(0)Colts license plates were up in August over the same month a year before. But once Peyton Manning went down, sales took a
dive.
MoreWith Polian gone, Irsay must absorb criticism
January 3, 2012
Comments(4)Colts owner Jim Irsay has a plethora of huge decision to make even beyond this off-season. With his main adviser now gone,
he may have to rely on his intuition to make those tough calls.
MoreCost of stadium's retractable roof still bone of contention
December 22, 2011
Comments(10)Despite complaints about the cost of Lucas Oil Stadium's roof, which is pegged between $70 million and $90 million, it
has been used 10 times more than the expensive pop top on Texas Stadium.
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Lauren: I reported BJ's plans based on their filing for construction permits. Of course, it's possible the plans fell through. Will update if I can find out more.
This weekend the Indianapolis School of Ballet performed Russian Treasures at the Scottish Rite Cathedral Theater for huge, enthusiastic crowds. This group of young people, returning students and young guest artists did fantastic performances of Balanchine's Valse-Fantaisie, Swan Lake Act II, Raymonda Act III and Allegro Vivace. I was blown away by the professionalism and energy of this school, which is on the caliber with most professional companies. If you're looking for great dancing and production value, this downtown venue is worth seeing and supporting.
Are they indeed going up there? I was told by BJ's directly they had no new stores planned in the area...
The article mentions that Indiana casinos are losing revenue to Ohio and Illinois casinos, but neglects to mention that those regional competitors are smoke-free for worker health.
In other words, Indiana's smoke-filled casinos are losing revenue to smoke-free competitors - without a local or statewide clean air law in Indiana to blame for it. Meanwhile, Indiana's casino workers, in order to provide for their family in a tough economy, must face the health hazards of secondhand smoke on a daily basis including cancer, heart disease, COPD, and many other preventable diseases, and associated healthcare costs.
Indiana lawmakers should take a cue from states like Ohio, Illinois, Maryland, and Massachusetts and ensure that casino jobs don't sicken the very people those jobs are intended to help. Even sophisticated casino ventilation systems do not protect people from the serious health hazards of secondhand smoke.
Some bump day, huh? Why were Loyd and Hamilton not allowed to run? Both say they had rides. It must be all part of the Vision. The good news is no traffic and plenty of room to stretch out. It would be nice if someone picked up some trash, there was so much trash in the Paddock Penthouse yesterday it looked like a Hulman George family reunion.