Are Indy’s sports fans fickle, frugal or something else?
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?
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IU hoops, Colts fight for spot as state’s top sports brand
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.
Manning’s long shadow about to turn dark over Colts
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.
Colts fans need to take a deep breath and relax
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.
Roller derby bout crashes Bankers Life Fieldhouse
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.
Irsay can no longer be in Manning’s corner
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.
Irsay can’t leave fans feeling they’ve been fooled again
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.
Bill Polian joins ESPN as full-time NFL analyst
Despite his sometimes rocky relationship with media members during his previous career, former Colts general manager now joins their ranks.
If it’s truly a business decision, Manning must go
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.
Irsay-Manning saga dividing Colts fan base
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.
Many Colts fans don’t want what’s best for Manning
If Colts fans really have Manning's best interests at heart, they should be happy to see him play for another team.
Irsay’s ‘all-in’ mentality key to Indy’s Super Bowl score
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.
Life is crazy on Super Bowl’s radio row
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
Without taking a snap this year, Peyton Manning is more marketable than one Super Bowl quarterback and nearly as popular as another.
Colts brass searching for yin to balance new head coach’s yang
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay and general manager Ryan Grigson might be facing the toughest task of their professional careers.
Colts will have trouble attracting big-name coach
Ryan Grigson and Jim Irsay are faced with one of the most difficult tasks for any business: searching for hidden talent and unseen potential.
New GM’s past gives hints about Colts’ future
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.
Manning’s options limited by his demands
The team that wants Peyton Manning better have a pile of cash, an egoless coach and a championship caliber offensive line and defense.
Colts license plate sales take tumble
Colts license plates were up in August over the same month a year before. But once Peyton Manning went down, sales took a dive.
With Polian gone, Irsay must absorb criticism
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.