Indianapolis Colts’ Voluntary Blackout Shows a Reckless Disregard for Fans

July 11, 2012   ·   Nate Dunlevy   ·   Jump to comments

News broke in Indianapolis on Tuesday that the Indianapolis Colts were going to submit themselves to voluntary blackouts.
According to the Indianapolis Star, the Colts are going to disregard the NFL's direction and black out all home games that are not sellouts.
It's a comically poor decision for a franchise clearly intent on having a poor season.
The decision by the Colts is foolish on multiple levels.
Despite trying to spin the move as a plus for paying customers, the move is an affront to thousands of Hoosier taxpayers who are already footing the bill for Lucas Oil Stadium.
Colts Vice President Larry Hall told Fox 59 in Indianapolis (h/t CBSSports.com):
"We understand what the NFL is doing and at the same time, as a small market team, we want to make sure that we protect that game day experience," he said. "Every year we'll evaluate where we're at, but at this point in time after thinking through it, home field advantage is a big part of it. It's a ...

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