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Colts run two-minute sales drill

The Indianapolis Colts continue to be leaders in innovation—and I’m not talking about Peyton Manning’s on-field audibles or Bill Polian’s scouting and drafting system.

The Colts sales and marketing staff has done its fair…

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Peyton Manning pitchman for ICVA

Central Indiana resident don’t yet know the full details of the latest CIB bailout forwarded by Gov. Mitch Daniels and Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard. When asked what happened to the Colts’ and Pacers’…

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Colts bucking to sell jersey ad

Two weeks after National Football League officials announced teams can sell an ad on players’ practice jerseys, things are heating up at the Indianapolis Colts’ 56th training complex—also home to the franchise’s sales…

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Colts can bring back coaches now

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning isn’t the only one confused about the future of coaches Tom Moore and Howard Mudd. Colts President Bill Polian said he too has found it hard to follow…

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CIB debate goes overtime

Where do we go from here? When it comes to the Capital Improvement Board and this city’s sports facilities, it’s anybody’s guess.

About the only thing we know for sure, the CIB has called…

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Colts draft rated above average

Since the Indianapolis Star this morning provided a rather incomplete picture of the Indianapolis Colts’ draft grade, I thought I’d complete the picture.

It’s true that USA Today’s Larry Weisman gave the Colts a…

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Take from poor (relief), give to CIB

That drip-drop sound you hear is not the rain outside. It’s coming from the irony dripping off the most recent Capital Improvement Board bailout proposal.

A bi-partisan group of Marion County lawmakers is suggesting…

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Former Colt releases debut album

Former Colts tight end Ben Utecht is releasing his self-titled debut album tomorrow on Stylos Records, distributed by World Entertainment. Utecht, who now plays for the Cincinnati Bengals, was part of the Colts’…

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NFL schedule not kind to Lucas Oil

At first glance the Indianapolis Colts schedule looks pretty good for all concerned. Forrest Lucas, founder of the oil company that put its name on the Colts one-year-old stadium, called the team’s 2009…

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CIB solution is simple, a bit scary

It may seem absurd. No, scratch that, it does seem absurd. But there’s a simple solution to solve the Capital Improvement Board’s $47 million budget shortfall. Legalized sports gambling.

That proposal won’t see the…

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Sarah Palin: A Colts fan?

Former U.S. vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is apparently an Indianapolis Colts fan. At least it appears that way in the latest edition of Esquire magazine. In a story primarily about her husband,…

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Senator hits nerve in CIB debate

In the quintessential exchange at yesterday’s Senate committee hearing about a potential solution to the Capital Improvement Board’s revenue shortfall, Sen. Lindel Hume, D-Princeton, asked Indiana Pacers Chief Operating Officer Rick Fuson about…

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Kenley set to drop CIB bombshell

Sen. Luke Kenley will introduce his plan to solve the $37 million Capital Improvement Board revenue shortfall to area reporters today at 5 p.m. at the Statehouse. But mums the word. Reporters will…

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Media icon departs Speedway

Bill York, who has worked in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway press room since 1958, is no longer with the Brickyard. IMS spokesman Ron Green confirmed that York and the Speedway parted ways, but…

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Colts show interest in drafting QB

If a tree falls in a forest, and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound? Ball State’s Nate Davis might be asking that very question this week. His pro…

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Colts lose long-time executive

Indianapolis Colts executive vice president Bob Terpening plans to retire June 1 after more than 30 years with the team.

Terpening is one of the Colts longest-tenured staff members and someone who played a…

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Colts fans get new Web site

Colts fans and followers now have a new online information outlet to tune into. John Oehser, former Colts.com writer, in late February launched Indyfootballreport.com. Oehser, who was caught in the team’s…

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Colts + T.O. = Super Bowl?

Ok, it will probably never happen. But since the word ‘probably’ is in the previous sentence, it would be a dereliction of duty not to explore the Indianapolis Colts’ possible signing of Terrell Owens. The…

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QB’s input helps keep Saturday

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is nothing if not professional. So it’s no wonder Manning slipped below the public eye when he lobbied Colts management to keep center Jeff Saturday. Manning has made…

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Harrison remains elusive

Marvin Harrison’s exit from Indianapolis was as elusive as his moves on the field. He slid out of town after meeting with Indianapolis Colts ownership without ever being seen. Colts fans are left…

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