Anyone catch Tom Van Riper’s column in Forbes about the worst cities to be a sports fan? He ranks Indianapolis as the #3 worst city (Miami finished first -or last depending on how you look at it). The formula used to determine the rankings included average winning % of the pro teams, cost for a family of four, and median income.

Okay, if that’s your measure of the worst city in which to be a fan, then fine Indy is third worst. However, I would argue Tom is not a Sports fan. Nope, not even close. I capitalized sports for a reason. Tom is a little “s” sports fan. He confined himself to the 4 major sports at the top level. If you are a Sports fan (and I know most of the Citizens are) then you’re into watching all kinds of sports. And, you can appreciate minor league and amateur sports as well. (more…)

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I heard Alanis Morissette playing in my head when I heard the news that Indianapolis was awarded the 2012 Super Bowl. “Isn’t it ironic, don’t you think…”

Why, you might ask?  Well, most NFL experts are deeply concerned that when the current collective bargaining agreement runs out, the two sides are so far apart that there may be a lockout. When does it run out? After the 2010 season. When would the lockout occur? The 2011 season. When does the Super Bowl take place for the 2011 season? You guessed it, 2012.  We just got awarded the Super Bowl to a season that might not happen. Somebody cue the Canadian chick. “A little too ironic…”

Carry on, Citizens!

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