No more misery for us Hoosiers is the good thing LOL
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Peterson said he's willing to pay the Colts enough money to nullify the escape clause, Fraidin reported.
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INDIANAPOLIS -- A decision by NFL owners may not bode well for the chances of the Indianapolis Colts remaining in the Hoosier state.
At a meeting in Philadelphia this week, an overwhelming majority of the 32 owners voted to spend $10 million to explore two possible Los Angeles sites to locate a team.
The Colts and the San Diego Chargers are considered two of the franchises most likely to relocate, RTV6's Sarah Fraidin reported.
Steve Campbell, spokesman for Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson, said he's not surprised by the developments, but he believes Indianapolis will keep the Colts.
"It certainly adds fuel to the fire for a lot of people out there who follow this issue, but we take Jim Irsay at his word when he says he wants to work out a long-term deal here, and we're not looking at L.A.," Campbell said.
Colts owner Jim Irsay was the only owner who chose not to vote, and he was unwilling to comment to RTV6 about the situation.
Irsay has met with Mayor Bart Peterson several times over the past few weeks. The meetings have been described as productive and cordial, Fraidin reported.
"People shouldn't fear that the team is going to leave overnight or leave tomorrow morning. I hope that's some reassurance to Colts fans," Campbell said.
Campbell also said that negotiations in San Diego are more strained than the talks in Indianapolis, so he's optimistic the Chargers will get the L.A. nod.
2006 is the earliest an L.A. stadium could be ready -- which is also when the Colts can use an escape clause in their lease at the RCA Dome.
Peterson said he's willing to pay the Colts enough money to nullify the escape clause, Fraidin reported.
If the Colts still choose to leave, it would cost the team a $77 million penalty.
The L.A. sites being considered include 157 acres of former landfill in a small suburb, and the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif.
http://www.theindychannel.com/sports/2221656/detail.html
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Peterson said he's willing to pay the Colts enough money to nullify the escape clause, Fraidin reported.
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INDIANAPOLIS -- A decision by NFL owners may not bode well for the chances of the Indianapolis Colts remaining in the Hoosier state.
At a meeting in Philadelphia this week, an overwhelming majority of the 32 owners voted to spend $10 million to explore two possible Los Angeles sites to locate a team.
The Colts and the San Diego Chargers are considered two of the franchises most likely to relocate, RTV6's Sarah Fraidin reported.
Steve Campbell, spokesman for Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson, said he's not surprised by the developments, but he believes Indianapolis will keep the Colts.
"It certainly adds fuel to the fire for a lot of people out there who follow this issue, but we take Jim Irsay at his word when he says he wants to work out a long-term deal here, and we're not looking at L.A.," Campbell said.
Colts owner Jim Irsay was the only owner who chose not to vote, and he was unwilling to comment to RTV6 about the situation.
Irsay has met with Mayor Bart Peterson several times over the past few weeks. The meetings have been described as productive and cordial, Fraidin reported.
"People shouldn't fear that the team is going to leave overnight or leave tomorrow morning. I hope that's some reassurance to Colts fans," Campbell said.
Campbell also said that negotiations in San Diego are more strained than the talks in Indianapolis, so he's optimistic the Chargers will get the L.A. nod.
2006 is the earliest an L.A. stadium could be ready -- which is also when the Colts can use an escape clause in their lease at the RCA Dome.
Peterson said he's willing to pay the Colts enough money to nullify the escape clause, Fraidin reported.
If the Colts still choose to leave, it would cost the team a $77 million penalty.
The L.A. sites being considered include 157 acres of former landfill in a small suburb, and the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif.
http://www.theindychannel.com/sports/2221656/detail.html
