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Benner on Sports
BENNER: Will playoff-fueled Pacer passion last until November?
May 26, 2012
Bill BennerCurious, isn’t it, that Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger plays the “we don’t get any national respect”
card when he, in particular, and his team, in general, spent virtually all of this past National Basketball Association season
not getting much in the way of local respect?
MoreBENNER: Violence in sports is supply meeting our demand to win
May 19, 2012
Bill BennerThe recent suicide of former San Diego Chargers linebacker Junior Seau is the latest exclamation point to growing concern
about the violence that is part of football, especially in the NFL.
MoreBENNER: With MSA, Lugar brought Pacers and sports downtown
May 12, 2012
Bill BennerWithout Sen. Richard Lugar, we might not have the Pacers.
MoreBENNER: Let's hope Indiana-Kentucky rivalry won't be gone long
May 5, 2012
Bill BennerI root for two teams: Indiana, and whoever's playing Kentucky.
MoreBENNER: It's too late to turn back clock on single-class basketball
April 28, 2012
Bill BennerIt's funny in a way, too, when I hear folks from elsewhere trying to redefine those things that make/made us real Hoosiers.
MoreBENNER: Vogel, Bird should get nod for coach, exec of the year
April 21, 2012
Bill BennerReally, has there been a more surprisingly successful team during this chaotic, shortened season?
MoreBENNER: Shaheen departure doesn't diminish Final Four success story
April 14, 2012
Bill BennerI am often asked to give presentations recounting the success of the Indianapolis sports strategy. Of course, I speak to the
event history and infrastructure investments going all the way back to the construction of Market Square Arena in 1974. But
I also talk about the human impact.
MoreBENNER: New Orleans a success, but Final Four leaves mixed emotions
April 7, 2012
Bill BennerPerhaps those of us who are not exactly Kentucky fans should be happy that the likes of Anthony Davis, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
and Indy's own Marques Teague won't stay for four years,
MoreBENNER: Indiana Sports Corp. scores; Pacers need butts in seats
March 31, 2012
Bill BennerThoughts on this, that and the other.
MoreBENNER: The rest of the Manning story will be told on the field
March 24, 2012
Bill BennerThere is one test Peyton Manning hasn’t passed yet: He has not been hit in nearly two years by a blitzing opponent.
MoreBENNER: Hall of Fame selectors are finally honoring ABA greats
March 17, 2012
Bill BennerFeel free to congratulate former Indiana Pacers star Mel Daniels on his long-overdue selection to the Naismith Basketball
Hall of Fame.
MoreBENNER: Manning departure hurts, but life goes on
March 10, 2012
Bill BennerPeyton Manning’s presence in Indy has been profound, his stamp on this city indelible. He was—and is—a class
act.
MoreBENNER: List of best sports palaces had just one Hoosier entry
March 3, 2012
Bill BennerOn a recent list of great sports venues, The Indianapolis Motor Speedway was not included. Are you kidding me?
BENNER: Adults should hold fans and athletes accountable
February 25, 2012
Bill BennerThose of you have followed my ramblings over the years may be surprised to learn there are a few things on which I agree with
former Indiana University basketball coach Bob Knight.
MoreBENNER: What's next on city's sports calendar? Plenty
February 18, 2012
Bill BennerThe city should aggressively pursue Olympic Trials for 2016.
MoreBENNER: Calling out some special people for a super effort
February 11, 2012
Bill BennerShe was atop an eight-story perch for a ride that had come to symbolize the free-spirited, all-out fun, wheeeeeee! atmosphere
Indy had stamped upon America's biggest sporting event
MoreBENNER: We need not have panicked after losing 2007 bid
February 4, 2012
Bill BennerRemembering the overblown reaction when the Super Bowl passed us by.
MoreBENNER: While enjoying Super Bowl, remember Stan Malless
January 28, 2012
Bill BennerStan was 97 when he passed. His name long ago slipped from the newspapers and local broadcasts. His monument was the Indianapolis
Tennis Center.
MoreBENNER: 'Nice' doesn't earn you a place on the sideline
January 21, 2012
Bill BennerLet the record show I renewed my Indianapolis Colts season tickets before Jim Caldwell was fired as head coach. But
I do feel a sense of affirmation.
MoreBENNER: NCAA suffers under the sport it can't control
January 14, 2012
Bill BennerThe oft-maligned NCAA absorbs much of its criticism from football.
MoreBENNER: No tears shed for Polian the elder's Colts exit
January 7, 2012
Bill BennerI'm shocked that Peyton Manning is shocked.
MoreBENNER: A lot more is in store in 2012 than just the Super Bowl
December 31, 2011
Bill BennerJust a warning: Even if we catch a week of sunny skies and temps in the 40s, some will be unhappy.
MoreBENNER: Taking stock of memorable sports moments of 2011
December 24, 2011
Bill BennerA look back at the great, the good, the bad, the ugly and the worst of our year in sports.
MoreBENNER: Pacers replace Colts as object of our optimism
December 15, 2011
Bill BennerIt would take at least another season like this for the Colts to experience the amount of ill will that has been tossed the
Indiana Pacers' way.
MoreBENNER: For BCS chief, this isn't the season of good will
December 10, 2011
Bill BennerWhy would one of the nicest people I know place himself in a position where he gets criticized almost daily?
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If a television station wants to improve viewership, get rid of the local blackout. I was born by the brickyard, and have attended 15 or more races. I have children now, I won't attend unless circumstances are perfect. As those with growing families know, they never are. I'm always impressed that upwards of 250,000 people attend the 500. However, as a growing, or, more apt, sprawling city, Indianapolis and its immediate suburbs count almost 2.2 million. Show the race live, let the venue get a kick-back on revenues, and open-wheel racing might have a fighting chance to be relevant again. Just in time for those tax-payer lights to make sense.
John Moore, I too have had the same issue recently. A property next to my house was on the Land Bank and I was interested in purchasing. When I tried to contact Reggie, I got back emails that had nothing to do with what I asked about. Actually my latest response from him was on this past Friday. I had asked about how to buy the property and if it was still available. His response to me was to contact the mayor's office to get the schedule of his appearances. (???) Hopefully the city is able to do something to fix what this guy has done, it would be nice if they would take the properties back and sell them properly so land owners like me and you mother would have a fair chance.
I too work in the industry, with over 25 years of experience and your political spin has probably nothing to do with any rebranding. "Let's dress it up" would have nothing to do with the government "telling us how and what to eat." Give it a political rest. And being a producer for a radio show doesn't mean you've been involved in advertising and branding for 30 years.
Ms. Morris did not understand the ways of the business world, otherwise, like the IMS, she could have petitioned the State Legislature for a handout of State Funds for her charity work. Ms. Morris should consider becoming a state lobbyist for Lemonade Stand Operators.
David Copperfield!