I wish the Colts would leave town. I am tired of paying taxes for those millionaire athletes and their owner to benefit, when I cannot afford to go to their games.

Now, let’s get priorities right: Colts or chuck holes fixed, police to protect us, streets plowed, fire protection, dog pound to pick up vicious pit bulls, trash picked up?

Who wants to live in a city like that?

You must be a Brady/Belicheat fan…

If we get this, I will pat the Mayor on the back for a job well done.

But if it gets done, I don’t want to hear anyone saying that Ballard got it because he is somehow better than Bart. If this gets done, it will be because of 5 mayors in a row who laid the groundwork.

Keep in mind that Ballard is using the same exact team Bart put together, with the exception of Miles. Same director, same media team, same business committee.

i do not support the use of tax dollars for the new stadium, but it the colts left town this would really be a monumental waste of (OUT) money.

whoops, i meant (OUR) money

Garry-

Another Patriots fan…

What did a Superbowl do for Detroit?

In a campaign release titled “No Bowl Bid Until We Solve Police Shortage”, Mr. Ballard said “Everyone likes the Super Bowl, but it makes no sense for the mayor to spend money, time, energy or political resources on a do-over on a failed Super Bowl bid when we have a serious police shortage and rising violent crime.”

I’ve talked to a number of Republicans, Democrats and Independents that were pissed off about how much money the new stadium cost the taxpayers. At least 5 of them voted against Peterson and are going to vote against Daniel’s due to the tax increase to pay for the new Indy monument. The Colt’s were never going to leave, it was just a ‘boys with toys’ moment for all the politicians involved with the new stadium. I guess what pissed me off was they should have built Convention Center first and left off the retractable roof. Lets see the Colts will use this about 12 times a year and we still haven’t figured out how to pay for the upkeep. Don’t forget New Orleans is in the running for the Super Bowl. Sympathy vote anyone? Let’s hope Manning’s luck without sustaining an injury holds out. Finally I’m not a Colt’s fan (my kids are) and I still believe football should be played outdoors!

Soooo, just what number is “XVLI”, Mr. Typo?

It wouldn’t be “XLVI” by chance, would it? And in the title line at that. The only thing more amusing is that the amazing Mr. Allen didn’t catch it either. ;)

There is no such thing as a Super Bowl windfall after you total up the costs of having one in your city.

For once I agree with Wilson. We don’t need this thing here.

Analysis of other cities have proven a 300 million dollar jump in their regional economy not to mention the press and marketing of the city. All this crap about it ‘costing’ money is so short sited. Indianapolis has already invested a ton in this event and has proven it can handle LARGER events.

We are the sports city, whether you like it or not. And a sports city should have The Super Bowl! We’re ready! Bring it!

People are comparing what could be an Indy Super Bowl to the Detroit Super Bowl. Please don’t. Detoit NEEDED it because it’s economy was/is suffering far greater than Indy’s. Their Super Bowl showed the world that the city still had a heartbeat. Indy is already known around the world as being a great sports and convention city and home to the NCAA. Super Bowl XLVI would without a doubt boost the economy even more and put in stone the fact that Indy is one of the best, if not the best city for hosting a variety of big sporting events.

Without the new stadiums and big events like this, Indy would be like what it used to be … Naptown. Who wants that!?! If you do, please pack up and move to a farm town.

I think that it is a good place to host the Super Bowl