Indianapolis is My Home

19
May

Tomorrow Is the Big Day - Super Bowl 2012?

Author: Jason Bean, Category: Downtown, Indianapolis Colts, Indy Pro Athletes, Lucas Oil Stadium

Tomorrow is the big day, the NFL owners should decide where the Super Bowl will be taking place in 2012. According to the IBJ, Indianapolis is leading as the "frontrunner".

"There’s a thought that Indianapolis and Jim Irsay have done everything they need to host a Super Bowl," said Marc Ganis, president of Chicago-based consulting firm Sportcorp Ltd., which counts several NFL teams as clients. "You can never predict what these 32 owners will decide, but some think Indianapolis is in a solid position."

The Indianapolis promoters have added an interesting idea to build the equivalent of an "Olympic village" downtown to provide an epicenter of activity for visitors to participate in without having to have tickets to game itself.

18
May

Get a Golf Deal at Brickyard Crossing

Author: Jason Bean, Category: Indianapolis Golf, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Outdoor Recreation, Speedway, Things To Do in Indy

It’s May and it’s time to be at the track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. If you didn’t know it though, there’s more to the Speedway than just cars, engines and tires… you can also play some great golf at the Brickyard Crossing golf course.

Now you can take advantage of getting a great rate by playing the course on their Twilight rate special.

For only $55 after 4pm, play one of the most unique golf courses in the world, including four holes inside the world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Whether you’re golfing for business or pleasure, you can take advantage of the extended daylight hours and play one of America’s top public golf courses. Tee times up to 30 days in advance at brickyardcrossing.com or call 317-492-6572.

For more details, you can visit or call the Brickyard Golf Course at the following:

Brickyard Crossing Golf Course
4400 West 16th Street
Indianapolis Indiana 46222
317-492-6572
www.brickyardcrossing.com

15
May

Jon McLaughlin Performing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway This Weekend

Author: Jason Bean, Category: Concerts, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indy 500, Local Musicians, Things To Do in Indy

One of the musicians and artists I’ve been enjoying lately, since purchasing his album, is Jon McLaughlin. I just read that he’ll be performing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend at 3pm. Tickets at the gate are $10.

Click here for a list of other events on the schedule at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Jon is a great singer and does some great piano playing. You can see his talent by clicking on the link below for him performing "Industry" from his latest album "Indiana".

An Anderson, IN native and Anderson School of Music graduate, I think he’s definitely someone we can be proud of by calling Indiana home.

YouTube Video of Jon performing "Industry"

14
May

What Indy Car Drivers Drive Off the Track

Author: Jason Bean, Category: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indy 500, Northwest Side

We were just in a local tire shop having some work done and picking up the car. Before I even pulled into the lot I noticed this car in the parking space (handicapped at that).

We found it it belongs to an Indy Car driver, but he doesn’t have his pit crew work on his personal car so he brings it in here to get work done on it. There were a stack of racing slicks next to the car just to the left out of the photo.

I’m not sure who it belongs to, but the car had California plates on it. I wonder if he gets to open this sucker up on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway track sometimes?

In case the photo I took above isn’t clear enough (I took it with my phone), here’s what the car looks like from Edmunds.

Yeah! Very nice! Would love to drive that around at least once in my life.

03
Feb

Cheaters Never Win, Winners Never Cheat

Author: Jason Bean, Category: Indianapolis Colts, News, Sports

A huge congratulations to Eli Manning and the New York Giants. What a season. What a comeback. What a Super Bowl.

Thank you for beating the Patriots and ruining their perfect season.

I’ve got to say this, there will probably be some smack talk in the Manning household for awhile. It’s a good thing that Peyton won last year, can you imagine the grief Eli would have been giving Peyton if he’d won his first?

Good job guys! What a season!

03
Feb

Patriots Welcomed with Boos

Author: Jason Bean, Category: Indianapolis Colts, Sports

Watching the Super Bowl, even though the Colts aren’t playing. Cheering for Eli or against the Patriots. Both reasons are pretty much equally valid.

Was it just me, or were the Patriots welcomed into the stadium with boos from the crowd?

Guess more news of additional cheating and videotaping makes for upset football fans across the board.

Jordin Sparks may have sung the best rendition of The National Anthem that I’ve ever heard at a Super Bowl, or any sporting event for that matter.

31
Jan

MyColts.net

Author: Jason Bean, Category: High Schools, Sports

Part of me has just chosen to accept that NFL football is over until next year. Then we’ll be enjoying our Indianapolis Colts in the brand-new and magnificent Lucas Oil Stadium.

The other part of me wants to keep talking Colts and football though and I’ve found a darn good place to do just that on the Internet.

The website is called mycolts.net and it’s basically a full-featured message board and community portal. There’s tons of information and opinion being shared on the site. If you’re a Colts fan and love some online community I think you’ll enjoy this big, blue hang-out.

If you join, feel free to look me up and add me to your friends. I’m "bnpositive", so just do a search. You can also go directly to my homepage at http://www.mycolts.net/bnpositive

Another great feature of the site is they also have MyIndianaFootball.com as well. So if high school football is more your thing, here’s another reason you should check it out.

30
Jan

Indiana Pacers Desperate for Audience

Author: Jason Bean, Category: Conseco Fieldhouse, Indiana Pacers, News

I was just reading an article in the IBJ about the Indiana Pacer’s being in an ugly situation for attendance and revenue for the first time in well over a decade. It’s so serious that the NBA Commissioner, David Stern, is even keeping an eye on the situation. Rumor is they’ll even be asking the city for help.

But Pacers home attendance is a crippling financial factor. Sports business experts said a decline of the magnitude the Pacers are experiencing this year could cost the team $7 million to $9 million in ticket revenue alone. Lost parking, concession and other ancillary revenue that results from fewer fans’ attending games could easily put the loss in the eight-figure range.

Here’s an idea. Cut the crap!

When Chris Rock comes to town and jokes about not hanging out with the Pacers because they could "get you shot" would be hilarious if it weren’t so true!

I went to a game early in the season and tried to give them some benefit of the doubt, but less than a month later Jamaal Tinsley is involved in another downtown Indy shootout.

I’ve got to think the best move the team could make is some zero tolerance for about the next 5 years at least. I’m not sure if it could actually be accomplished, but I’d dump any player on the team that’s been involved in any court other than the one with goals and basketballs. I’ll bet they could garner some more fan support from 3rd string, hard-working college graduates than some of the players on the team now.

IBJ Source: What’s Pacers’ next play? Team falls into last place in NBA home attendance; league wants ’ship righted’

30
Jan

Indiana Golf Show - Mark Your Calendar

Author: Jason Bean, Category: Convention Center, Downtown, Indianapolis Golf, Special Events, Things To Do in Indy

I know it’s hard to think about it now with the winds blowing like crazy and a 50 degree temperature drop in less than 24 hours, but the Indiana Spring Golf Show is coming to the Indianapolis Convention Center February 8-10.

Representatives from Titleist, Cobra and Wilson will be there with their new equipment for you to test drive.

Pick up everything you will need to start the season from new, used, and custom clubs and the latest in new golf technology. If you need it, we’ve got it.

Over $4 million in merchandise including apparel, shoes, equipment, and accessories to see, compare, and try before you buy. Merchandise at prices 30-70% off suggested retail.

Looking for a place other than Indiana to golf for you, your foursome, your group, or your family? We have booths with Resort and Travel information with destinations from coast to coast!

Participate in several daily competitions:
- $5,000 Long Putt Contest.
- Cash and merchandise prizes are awarded daily.

Win free golf trips for two!

We offer daily clinics coordinated by Indiana Section, PGA.

We are pleased to announce that there will be a drop off point for the Indiana Clubs for Kids charity.

If you’re a golfer then I’m sure you’ll be putting this on your calendar. If you’re a golfer in need of some new equipment, you’ll probably be camping out in line now to get first dibs on some of the discounted sticks and other equipment that will be available.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Friday, 02/08 from 12pm - 9pm: Indianapolis Convention Center - Hall B
• Saturday, 02/09 from 10am - 6pm: Indianapolis Convention Center - Hall B
• Sunday, 02/10 from 10am - 5pm: Indianapolis Convention Center - Hall B

Also, if you’re a golfer you’d probably be interested in GolfUS.com’s Tee Time Auction. You can bid for a tee-time at your favorite courses in the area at a great price! WARNING! You may have to take some unplanned vacation days to fit in all the golf you’ll be playing if you’re not careful!

21
Jan

Woo hooo!!! Dungy’s Back for Another Season

Author: Jason Bean, Category: Indianapolis Colts, News, Sports

Good news today. Tony Dungy has decided he will come back for another season with the Indianapolis Colts. I believe that I should start preparing now for the fact that he’s probably not going to be here another year.

What a history and success he’s had with the Colts and in his coaching career as it is:

Dungy is 127-65 in 12 seasons as a head coach, finishing his six-year career in Tampa Bay as the franchise’s winningest coach. He is the only Colts coach to get double-digit victory totals and earn playoff berths in six straight seasons. He led the Buccaneers to the NFC championship game in 1999 and has been to the AFC championship game twice with the Colts, following the 2003 and 2006 seasons.

In 2007, the Colts became the first team in league history to win at least 12 games in five consecutive years, and Indy has won five straight AFC South titles. Dungy also has been an assistant coach with Minnesota, Kansas City and Pittsburgh and spent three seasons in the late ’70s playing for the Steelers and San Francisco 49ers.

Colts head coach Dungy will return for the 2008 season