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Super Bowl 2012 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?
MoreHosting another Super Bowl could deliver diminished return
February 6, 2012
Comments(9)There's a thought that Indianapolis could win another Super Bowl bid as early as 2018 or 2019. But should Indianapolis
pursue the big game again after the way this week turned out?
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.
MoreIndy's Super effort bowling over NFL and national media
January 30, 2012
Comment(1)Despite doubts from the NFL and national media about Indy's ability to host a big-time Super Bowl, the city so far is
blowing away expectations.
MoreNational media member says Indy will be best Super Bowl host ever
January 24, 2012
Comment(1)CNBC's Darren Rovell said something on a national television and radio show this morning that might surprise even the
most ardent Indianapolis loyalists.
MoreIndy should cheer for Giants, Broncos, Pats or Packers
January 9, 2012
Comments(2)A Giants-Patriots Super Bowl match-up could bring big money to Indianapolis. If he has two more miracles in him, Broncos quarterback
Tim Tebow would send TV ratings off the charts.
MoreTebow could give Indy a huge economic lift
December 12, 2011
Comments(5)If the Denver Broncos somehow make it to the Super Bowl at Lucas Oil Stadium Feb. 5, TV viewership for the event will likely
be a record high. Throw in undefeated Green Bay as the opponent, and Indianapolis will be the epicenter of a global media
frenzy.
MoreIndy should cheer for Jets and Bears, Badgers and Huskers
September 26, 2011
Comments(0)Sports business experts estimate that if the two teams with the biggest, wealthiest and most rabid fan bases meet in the Super
Bowl or Big Ten Championship, it could boost the economic impact by 30 percent.
MoreTourism front-liners tell real story on Super Bowl's impact
August 23, 2011
Comments(8)Often scoffed at Super Bowl economic impact numbers are no exaggeration.
MoreSan Diego mayor visits Indy to discuss NFL stadium deal
August 18, 2011
Comments(10)Mayor Jerry Sanders likes Indianapolis' blue print of connecting Lucas Oil Stadium to the Indiana Convention Center. Others
in San Diego dislike the idea of following Indianapolis' and Indiana's taxpayer-fueled stadium financing plan.
MoreNFL-Versus deal would be huge score for IndyCar
August 2, 2011
Comments(19)The NFL is in talks with Versus to bring a package of early season Thursday night games to the cable station, possibly as
early as 2012. That move would seriously legitimize Versus’ attempts to rival ESPN.
More2012 looks like better year to host Super Bowl than 2011
July 19, 2011
Comments(9)Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones must be wondering about the wisdom of his move to push Indianapolis aside for the 2011 Super
Bowl.
More2012 Super Bowl merchandise on sale exclusively in Indy
July 7, 2011
Comment(1)A wide range of Super Bowl items went on sale this month at Lucas Oil Stadium and the Colts Pro Shop in Circle Centre Mall.
Indy gets a one month head start on retail sales.
MoreWorkouts weaken NFL, NBA players' negotiating position
July 5, 2011
Comments(0)Some NFL and NBA players' agents are now telling their clients to stay away from player-organized group workouts. Some
think the workouts make players look too eager, even desperate, to settle the labor dispute.
MoreJuly 15 new do-or-die date for NFL labor talks
June 13, 2011
Comment(1)NFL owners and players at not-so-secret meetings set July 15 as deadline to get a deal done that will end the labor lockout.
If that date passes with no deal, big trouble looms.
MoreArchie Manning: Peyton not destined for broadcast booth
February 17, 2011
Comments(0)Following a pre-Super Bowl promotion in Dallas this month, the father of the famed Colts quarterback said his son is more
likely to coach than become a commentator after his playing days are done.
MoreLabor fight: Carolina owner rattles Manning's cage
February 15, 2011
Comments(6)Recent moves by NFL owners and players are putting Indianapolis' 2012 Super Bowl in serious jeopardy.
MoreCircle may close to cars for Super Bowl week
February 7, 2011
Comments(5)Indianapolis' Super Bowl host committee is trying to raise money to hold a big-time, possibly nightly, entertainment event
on Monument Circle during next year's week-long run-up to the Super Bowl.
MoreGang way, it's go time in Dallas
February 3, 2011
Comments(0)Indianapolis' 2012 Super Bowl Host Committee fights for face time with a worldwide media contingency at this year's
big game. Hats and scarves become critical drawing cards.
MoreDallas hospitality doesn't measure up, so far
February 2, 2011
Comments(11)Indianapolis' Super Bowl Host Committee is in Dallas this week to educate themselves. But I have a feeling the Texans
could learn a thing or two from their Indy counterparts about hosting big sports events.
More2012 Super Bowl, tainted or not, already paying off big
August 11, 2010
Comments(8)There's one main reason Indianapolis was chosen by the Big Ten to host its inaugural football championship game over a
handful of other cities that were clamoring to host the event.
MoreDid Indianapolis get hoodwinked into bidding on tainted Super Bowl?
August 5, 2010
Comments(19)Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stole the 2011 Super Bowl away from the Circle City, then he pushed for Indy to get a game
he knew would be overshadowed by a lockout.
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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.