BENNER: Football season arrives – and so do these questions
“Is Indiana now a football state?” and other questions.
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MainGate Inc. racks up revenue with NFL deals
When Brett Favre signed with the Minnesota Vikings Aug. 18, cheers could be heard at MainGate Inc.’s 7900 Rockville
Road headquarters. Predictably, Favre jerseys went flying off the shelves—about 6,000 in the first 72 hours—and
MainGate gets to keep a portion of those sales. The Vikings are one of six teams the Indianapolis-based merchandising
specialist has signed deals with in 2-1/2 years, making MainGate one of the biggest retail players in the goliath of professional
sports leagues.
CIB OKs budget, but awaits council vote
Members of the Indianapolis Capital Improvement Board this afternoon passed a $63 million budget for 2010 that hinges on the
City-County Council’s approval of a hike in the local hotel tax.
Colts take lead in fighting drunk driving
The National Football League and stadium operators are sending a strong anti-drunk-driving message to fans this year as
part of an effort to expand the league’s 1-year-old Fan Code of Conduct program.
BENNER: Time will prove the wisdom of building stadium
A year ago, we opened Lucas Oil Stadium. We’ve been arguing about it ever since.
BENNER: No ‘new era’ for Colts as long as Manning’s here
Coach Caldwell knows that his success rides on No. 18’s taking the snaps.
Colts sign milk sponsorship with Fair Oaks Farms
Indianapolis Colts officials recently announced they signed a deal to make Fair Oaks Farms milk the “official milk” of the team.
Poll says Colts are the local fan favorite
A newly released 2008 poll shows the Indianapolis Colts thumping the Indiana Pacers in fan support, which isn’t a
surprise given the recent fortunes of the teams. But some observers say the numbers are more a reflection of the popularity
of the National Football League and the Colts’ Peyton Manning than an indictment of the Pacers.
Colts seal Farm Bureau sponsorship pact
The Indianapolis Colts have become one of the first National Football League teams to sell a corporate sponsorship patch
on players’ practice jersey.
Colts extend home sell-out streak
Despite a ticket price increase, the terrible economy, and an uncertain season ahead, the Indianapolis Colts have sold out
of season tickets, assuring the team will extend its sell-out streak to 97 regular-season home games.
Practice jersey ads could boost Colts
Less than a month after National Football League officials announced teams can sell an ad on players’ practice jerseys, Indianapolis
Colts officials are optimistic they can close a six-figure deal before training camp kicks off in Terre Haute Aug. 2.
Simons and Irsays have received enough
Taxpayers are in no mood to hand over additional subsidies to our two for-profit sports teams.
Stern’s definition of ‘golden age’ is laughable
Of this, that and the other while wondering if NBA Commissioner David Stern had just taken a hit off Michael Phelps’ bong
when he proclaimed this to be "the golden age of basketball" during his all-star weekend news conference in Phoenix.
Finding bright spots amid wave of bad Indy sports news
So much sad, bad, disturbing sports news. Time to look on the brighter side.
It’s time for Colts, fans to pay up
I agree 100 percent that Colts’ owner Jim Irsay should step up to the plate to help bail out the Capital Improvement Board debt and that Colts’ ticket holders should be taxed.
An open letter to Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay
Jim, you could engender so much good will if you would step forward and provide some short-term relief by paying more toward the operating costs of Lucas Oil Stadium.
CIB failure isn’t an option
Creativity and transparency are required to fix the Capital Improvement Board’s financial woes.
Caldwell was right choice for Colts
Now it’s time to get on the Indianapolis Head Coach Jim Caldwell’s bandwagon.
Under Armour to sponsor Lucas Oil Stadium event
The NFL has signed Maryland-based Under Armour Inc. as the presenting sponsor for the 2009 NFL Scouting Combine, which will
be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Naming-rights deal puts Lucas Oil in competitive position
Emboldened by the deal he signed to put his company’s name on the Indianapolis Colts’ new home, Forrest Lucas has launched
an arsenal of creative-some would say unorthodox-initiatives to fortify his growing company. Many of them are designed to
help Lucas Oil Products Inc. go head to head with the oil industry’s biggest players.