As you know, I am one the last people who should ever talk about anything sports related, unless it has something to do with Indiana government and politics, and then it’s game on (pardon the expression). I bring this up because the recent kneeling during the National Anthem controversy has the potential to go to […]
I originally posted this on our sister site, IndyPolitics.org. When it comes to the Indianapolis Colts I am fundamentally indifferent. I grew up in Chicago, went to law school in St. Louis, and try to make it out to Seattle every other year for a few weeks. That means Bears, Sox, Blackhawks, Blues, Rams, Cardinals, […]
Indiana lawmakers are scrambling behind the scenes this morning looking for a way to deal with the news that the Colts have no desire to contribute to the Capital Improvement Board shortfall. As one lawmaker put it, the Colts are dealing with us like they do players; driving a hard bargain. While they look […]
Pardon my bad grammar, but the Indianapolis Star this morning is reporting Colts owner Jim Irsay is saying the Colts have no intention of ponying up any cash to help cover the $47 million operational shortfall with the Capital Improvement Board. He repeated the line that the Colts have “contributed” $100,000,000 to the building of […]
Indiana lawmakers are feeling more positive that a solution can be reached on the Capital Improvemerddnt Board, however they aren’t so sure if the Indianapolis Colts will contribute. I spoke to three lawmakers on the CIB conference committee as well as Mayor Greg Ballard. Here they are… Phil GiaQuinta (3:35) Luke Kenley (3:30) Jeff Espich […]
Although, the Indianapolis Colts are saying they never asked for a new stadium as part of a deal to stay in the city, the facts seem to indicate otherwise. Here’s the excerpt from today’s post at the Colts website. The Colts never asked for a new stadium. In 2004, the City of Indianapolis approached the Colts […]
Here is a statement put out today by the Indianapolis Colts. If these guys aren’t going to contribute to keep Lucas Oil open, the least they could do is STFU. Thursday,April 23 COLTS STATEMENT ON THE CIB By Colts.com Dear Colts Fans: Much has been reported and communicated about the Colts over the past several […]
A plan to use of combination of user fees and taxes to close the Capital Improvement Board’s $47 million operational deficit may have come to a halt even before it had a chance to really get out of the gate. Republican State Senator Luke Kenley tells me reaction to the plan unveiled last week has […]
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard has come under fire lately because of the way he has handled the Capital Improvement Board issue regarding Lucas Oil Stadium and Conseco Fieldhouse. Some criticism I think is well-place, some is just over the top and ridiculous. So I figured before I hit the road to Chicago for more lawyer […]
I finally had some time to work on the Indianapolis Colts’ $100,000,000 “contribution” to Lucas Oil Stadium. The Indianapolis Colts say they contributed $100 million to building Lucas Oil Stadium. It all depends on how you define “contribute”. Let’s just say for sake of argument they did write a check for $100 million. First of […]
