February 5, 2012
IBJ StaffIndianapolis’ shining moment in the Super Bowl spotlight came about four hours before kickoff, when NBC televised a
short feature on 2012 host city.
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February 5, 2012
Anthony Schoettle, Cory SchoutenIndianapolis-specific Super Bowl gear is outselling souvenirs commemorating the teams actually playing in the game, reflecting
Hoosiers' enthusiasm for this year's festivities.
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February 5, 2012
Anthony SchoettleAny company with its name attached to the Super Bowl is about to score one of its biggest marketing bounces of the year. And
none will realize a bigger victory than California-based Lucas Oil Co.
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February 5, 2012
Lou Harry, Anthony SchoettleMadonna confirmed she is no longer at the height of her popularity or provocative powers with a tame, somewhat leaden performance.
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February 5, 2012
Scott OlsonThousands of people stayed downtown to watch the game from a nearby restaurant or bar, many of which had lines stretching
out the front door to get inside.
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February 4, 2012
Associated PressOverwhelming "human gridlock" in Indianapolis' Super Bowl Village was causing police to rethink crowd control
Saturday on the eve of the big game.
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February 4, 2012
J.K. WallThere’s no doubt the Super Bowl crowds showered Indianapolis with cash all week. The question is, how much of it will
stick after the big game is over? And how much will it mean to Indianapolis’ economy?
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February 4, 2012
Anthony Schoettle, Cory SchoutenTalk of bringing another Super Bowl to Indianapolis began soon after week-long festivities kicked off for the 2012 game, but
city leaders will have to find a way to generate more revenue for the NFL and its 32 team owners for Indianapolis to muscle
its way into a regular Super Bowl rotation.
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February 3, 2012
Cory SchoutenDowntown's Super Bowl revelry still is going strong thanks in large part to a special distribution strategy that includes
extra routes, earlier deliveries and an ample supply of food and booze to replenish local establishments. (with video)
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February 3, 2012
Anthony SchoettleIndianapolis, which is being noted as the cleanest and friendliest Super Bowl site, is being called a "hard act to follow"
by future host cities.
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February 3, 2012
Scott OlsonThe New York Giants are practicing at the private university on the south side of the city, giving it the type of attention
that money can't buy.
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February 3, 2012
Scott OlsonThe sports network originally considered broadcasting from Monument Circle, but chose the plaza because the location has Lucas
Oil Stadium as an ideal backdrop.
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February 2, 2012
Associated PressThe president of Indiana AFL-CIO is promising union members will not disrupt the Super Bowl festivities in Indianapolis after
efforts to block right-to-work legislation failed.
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February 2, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinForty-five members of Indianapolis Children's Choir will sing the national anthem along with recording artist Kelly Clarkson
at the Super Bowl in Indianapolis on Sunday.
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February 2, 2012
Bloomberg NewsThe average ticket price for the Super Bowl rematch between the New York Giants and New England Patriots in Indianapolis has
fallen 15 percent in the last six days, according to sellers on the secondary market.
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February 2, 2012
Associated PressFederal officials say authorities have seized nearly $5 million worth of phony Super Bowl sportswear and merchandise in a
nationwide sweep.
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February 2, 2012
Scott OlsonLocal companies helping with game's festivities are using their home turf to showcase their talents in hopes it will lead
to more work at future Super Bowls.
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February 2, 2012
Associated PressIndianapolis will become a celebrity magnet over the next few days as Madonna and an assortment of stars from film, music
and TV arrive for four compact days of entertainment and partying tied to the Super Bowl.
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February 2, 2012
Cory SchoutenLids Sports Group is emerging as an early Super Bowl winner among local businesses after betting big that souvenir sales would
shine.
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February 1, 2012
Associated PressIndiana is among a handful of states that ban carryout liquor sales on Sundays. Even hosting the NFL's most-celebrated
spectacle won't change that.
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February 1, 2012
Anthony SchoettleFans and media outlets have flocked to NFL-themed IndyCars and Indianapolis Motor Speedway this week, giving the open-wheel
series and its biggest race millions of dollars worth of exposure at a critical time.
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February 1, 2012
Scott OlsonThe National Football League, along with the New England Patriots and New York Giants, have received court permission to seize
items that aren't officially licensed by the NFL.
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February 1, 2012
Scott OlsonStarting Thursday, a free shuttle service will carry Super Bowl visitors to Indianapolis-area hotspots such as Massachusetts
Avenue, Fountain Square and Broad Ripple, or as far away as Carmel, Greenfield, Shelbyville or the village of Zionsville.
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January 31, 2012
Anthony SchoettleMedia day has long been a major attraction at the Super Bowl, and this year for the first time, fans—many from the Indianapolis
area—were allowed to experience the carnival atmosphere first-hand.
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January 30, 2012
Bloomberg NewsThe average price for a ticket to the Feb. 5 game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis fell to $3,982 on Monday, down from
$4,311 since Jan. 27.
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Saw the Indy Men's Chorus "Music of Gilbert & Sullivan" at the Indiana Historical Society on Sunday evening.
Temporary workers are not "tools" they are people and companies that keep large amounts of temp staff are cheating.
I miss having them around. I hope one of their stores is in the general Meridian/86th Street area. I will make good use of it.
The Fringe! Plus, the simple fact that there are so many local faves in such close proximity to each other.
I remenber, watching the toll road, being built, through South Bend, when I was 10 years old. I believe, back then that it was estimated, that the toll road, would be paid for in 20 years and then it would be free. I am now 71, what happened? Since the power is in the people, by that, I mean that, we the people are in total control of everything. I, suggest that no one ever use the toll road again, let it go broke. We the people can control the price of everything, from groceries to gas, if we would just do it. If we don't pay the asking price, the sellers will lower the price and if we wait awhile, they will lower the price to what we accept as reasonable. I would like to know why a highway like interstate 94, is so well maintained, a much better highway, than the toll road, but has no tolls. I would also like to know why, a sitting governor, with a term limit, maximum of eight years, can lease, public property, for 75 years. Even though I have transponders in both of my trucks and will not be affected by the increase, I have been and will contine to avoid using the toll road. I make many trips from northern Indiana to Chicago, every year, and I prefer the better highway, I94!