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As an after-effect of his plea bargain that led to one misdemeanor count of operating while intoxicated, the National Football League has suspended Indianpolis Colts owner Jim Irsay for six games and fined him half-a-million dollars- the maximum amount under league rules.
Irsay sent out the following statement shortly after the announcement of his suspension:
I acknowledge the mistake I made last March and stand responsible for the consequences of that mistake, for which I sincerely apologize to our community and to Colts fans everywhere. Even more importantly, though, I am committed to do everything in my power to turn this whole experience into a positive event for myself, my family, and the community. In retrospect, I now know that the incident opened my eyes to issues in my life that needed addressing and helped put me on the path to regain my health. I truly hope and pray that my episode will help in some small measure to diminish the stigma surrounding our country’s terrible and deadly problem of addiction. It is a disease like other progressive, terminal diseases—one that can only be successfully treated by understanding, committed hard work, and spiritual growth. I am deeply grateful for the tremendous outpouring of love and support during these past few months from my family, friends, care-givers, and our great community. Please know I am firmly committed to staying on my path to good health and I look forward to a great season.
Here's the latest after the arraignment in Indianapolis
Irsay cannot be present at the Colts facility, practices, or games. He cannot be at any league or league committee meetings- or anything involving any other team for that matter. He also cannot do media interviews or say anything team-related on any form of social media... something he always was fond of doing on his Twitter feed.
He will also be subject to treatment, counseling, and testing during his suspension.
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Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Monday, March 17, 2014
Irsay Arrested Overnight, Faces Four Felony Counts
((HT: WTHR-TV))
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay failed multiple sobriety tests after being pulled over early this morning in suburban Indianapolis and faces four felony counts- including Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence and Possession of a Controlled Substance. He is being held on a $22,500 bond and is set to face a judge early Monday afternoon.
"During the course of the investigation, Irsay subsequently failed several roadside field sobriety tests," Carmel (IN) police Lt. Joe Bickel said in a release.
While searching Irsay's vehicle, "multiple prescription drugs were discovered in pill bottles. These Schedule IV prescription drugs were not associated with any prescription bottles found in the vehicle," according to the police.
The Colts released the standard statement Monday morning:
"We are gathering information at this time regarding last night's incident involving Jim Irsay. The team will issue additional statements when the facts are sorted and we are aware of the next steps to this process.
"Many fans have reached out to express their concern and we appreciate their support."
The NFL issued a one sentence statement relaying that Irsay "will be subject to discipline."
Here's the breaker from this morning...
13 WTHR Indianapolis
As one who uses his Twitter for conversation, it will be interesting to see if (or how) he addresses it on his account...
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay failed multiple sobriety tests after being pulled over early this morning in suburban Indianapolis and faces four felony counts- including Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence and Possession of a Controlled Substance. He is being held on a $22,500 bond and is set to face a judge early Monday afternoon.
"During the course of the investigation, Irsay subsequently failed several roadside field sobriety tests," Carmel (IN) police Lt. Joe Bickel said in a release.
While searching Irsay's vehicle, "multiple prescription drugs were discovered in pill bottles. These Schedule IV prescription drugs were not associated with any prescription bottles found in the vehicle," according to the police.
The Colts released the standard statement Monday morning:
"We are gathering information at this time regarding last night's incident involving Jim Irsay. The team will issue additional statements when the facts are sorted and we are aware of the next steps to this process.
"Many fans have reached out to express their concern and we appreciate their support."
The NFL issued a one sentence statement relaying that Irsay "will be subject to discipline."
Here's the breaker from this morning...
13 WTHR Indianapolis
As one who uses his Twitter for conversation, it will be interesting to see if (or how) he addresses it on his account...
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
DEVELOPING: Colts Trade For Trent Richardson
((HT: WKYC-TV))
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was hinting through his Twitter feed at something huge on his squad...
And, depending on who you ask, trading for Trent Richardson for a 2014 #1 draft pick is a blockbuster to Irsay...
Jim Donovan thinks the deal is a building block for 2014...
With a bundle of quarterbacks available in the draft next season (Bridgewater, Carr, Manziel, etc.) it's easy to see where the Browns thoughts are- especially with the injury to Brandon Weeden staring them in the face and Brian Hoyer being the starter this week...
Guess what...???
Yep, that's what...
Even if Browns CEO Joe Banner thinks he has to find a way to get the fan's trust back... and this deal was no way to get that idea done...
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was hinting through his Twitter feed at something huge on his squad...
And, depending on who you ask, trading for Trent Richardson for a 2014 #1 draft pick is a blockbuster to Irsay...
Jim Donovan thinks the deal is a building block for 2014...
With a bundle of quarterbacks available in the draft next season (Bridgewater, Carr, Manziel, etc.) it's easy to see where the Browns thoughts are- especially with the injury to Brandon Weeden staring them in the face and Brian Hoyer being the starter this week...
Guess what...???
Yep, that's what...
Even if Browns CEO Joe Banner thinks he has to find a way to get the fan's trust back... and this deal was no way to get that idea done...
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Peyton Manning and Colts to divorce: What is next?
Yeah, sure. We know. It isn't a surprise and it has already been reported that Peyton Manning is going to be let go today (Wed.) by the only team that he's ever played for--the Indianapolis Colts.
And unfortunately, its something that had to happen.
The official announcement is going to be made at a Noon Wednesday presser in Indy.
Colts owner Jim Irsay did what he had to do. And it is one of the tougher decisions in Sports.
What do you do when your franchise guy ages and is due a ton of money, enough money that it would prevent you from rebuilding your team?
You do what Irsay is doing. And he had to do it this week...or he was going to pay Manning $25 million to stick around for a year or two to teach Andrew Luck the ropes while the team suffers.
And yeah, it has been messy at times. The two made some public quotes they probably regret about it, but last night (Tuesday) they flew to Indy together and seemed to be okay with what was going to happen.
WTHR caught the pair arriving at Indianapolis International Airport:
The question that now is out there: "Where does he go and is he ready to play?"
The answer isn't simple.
There are several teams that will be interested. The New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, Cleveland Browns, Washington Redskins and a couple of other quarterback challenged teams will call.
But we think he's going to end up in Miami.
Why?
It's a team that has a lot going for themselves. Good Running Back (Reggie Bush), good receivers and a pretty good defense. Plus a former offensive coordinator (Joe Philbin) at head coach.
Will he be the Manning of old?
Probably not. But he's an upgrade for the Dolphins or any of these teams. He's not going to get a $25 million deal here and shouldn't. But for 2 or 3 years he may be a good fit.
Only time will tell if he recaptures the magic...or becomes Joe Montana in Kansas City...or Joe Namath with the Rams...or John Unitas in San Diego. (These are old school guys who played a couple of years past their prime)
We 1st met Peyton when he played at Tennessee, we've interviewed him a few times since and he's always been a fantastic interview. And he also has a sense of humor...and a good commercial pitch guy.
Here's highlights of the presser...
((HT: WISH-TV))
And unfortunately, its something that had to happen.
The official announcement is going to be made at a Noon Wednesday presser in Indy.
Colts owner Jim Irsay did what he had to do. And it is one of the tougher decisions in Sports.
What do you do when your franchise guy ages and is due a ton of money, enough money that it would prevent you from rebuilding your team?
You do what Irsay is doing. And he had to do it this week...or he was going to pay Manning $25 million to stick around for a year or two to teach Andrew Luck the ropes while the team suffers.
And yeah, it has been messy at times. The two made some public quotes they probably regret about it, but last night (Tuesday) they flew to Indy together and seemed to be okay with what was going to happen.
WTHR caught the pair arriving at Indianapolis International Airport:
The question that now is out there: "Where does he go and is he ready to play?"
The answer isn't simple.
There are several teams that will be interested. The New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, Cleveland Browns, Washington Redskins and a couple of other quarterback challenged teams will call.
But we think he's going to end up in Miami.
Why?
It's a team that has a lot going for themselves. Good Running Back (Reggie Bush), good receivers and a pretty good defense. Plus a former offensive coordinator (Joe Philbin) at head coach.
Will he be the Manning of old?
Probably not. But he's an upgrade for the Dolphins or any of these teams. He's not going to get a $25 million deal here and shouldn't. But for 2 or 3 years he may be a good fit.
Only time will tell if he recaptures the magic...or becomes Joe Montana in Kansas City...or Joe Namath with the Rams...or John Unitas in San Diego. (These are old school guys who played a couple of years past their prime)
We 1st met Peyton when he played at Tennessee, we've interviewed him a few times since and he's always been a fantastic interview. And he also has a sense of humor...and a good commercial pitch guy.
Here's highlights of the presser...
((HT: WISH-TV))
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
BREAKING: Colts Fire Jim Caldwell
Now, we really know who's in charge...
That would be Jim Irsay...
Here's early discussion from Bristol...
((HT: ESPN))
And here's early returns from Dave Calabro and WTHR-TV in Indy...
That would be Jim Irsay...
Here's early discussion from Bristol...
((HT: ESPN))
And here's early returns from Dave Calabro and WTHR-TV in Indy...
Monday, January 2, 2012
Polians Out Of Indy, The Search For The Future Begins
((HT: NFLNetwork/TheNFLOnDemand))
And it appears that the re-working of the Indianapolis Colts begins.
The statement from Jim Irsay:
"It was difficult. It was time. It was the right decision to make," Irsay said. "There is so much that goes into a decision like this. It's difficult because of the close relationship Bill and I have."
Bill and his son, Chris, were part and parcel to the building of the franchise over the last thirteen years.
Here was the early analysis out of Los Angeles...
The larger questions that may be out in play now are the future of Peyton Manning and head coach Jim Caldwell- both issues, Irsay said at his afternoon presser, would be decided when the new GM is in place.
And it appears that the re-working of the Indianapolis Colts begins.
The statement from Jim Irsay:
"It was difficult. It was time. It was the right decision to make," Irsay said. "There is so much that goes into a decision like this. It's difficult because of the close relationship Bill and I have."
Bill and his son, Chris, were part and parcel to the building of the franchise over the last thirteen years.
Here was the early analysis out of Los Angeles...
The larger questions that may be out in play now are the future of Peyton Manning and head coach Jim Caldwell- both issues, Irsay said at his afternoon presser, would be decided when the new GM is in place.
Friday, July 22, 2011
NFL Owners Think Solution Is Good, Trade Association Disagrees...
((HT: No Bias No Bull Sports))
New Dawg was there for the duration along with Gil Tyree for OSG
So, here's where we are...
The owners got together in one of the many airport hotels in Atlanta and discussed their future. They thought they came up with a great CBA for themselves...
NFL owners voted 31-0 with the Oakland Raiders abstaining from the ratification in favor of a tentative 10-year agreement to end the four-month-old lockout pending player approval.
The vote was here are the greatest hits...
An agreement that covers the 2011 through 2020 seasons, including the 2021 draft.
Reducing the offseason program by five weeks and reducing OTA's from 14 to 10. Full-contact practices in the preseason and regular season and increasing number of days off for players. During two-a-days, contact itself will be limited.
A rookie wage scale gets four-year contracts for all drafted players (option for five years on first-rounders) and three-year contracts for undrafted free agents.
Unrestricted free agency for players after four seasons with RFA status for players with three seasons.
Close to a billion dollars wil go to a "Legacy Fund," which will be devoted to increasing pensions for pre-1993 retirees.
Salary cap plus benefits of $142.4 million per club in 2011 and at least that amount in 2012 and 2013.
Teams have to spend in the neighborhood of 90-percent of the cap or 99-percent of league operating revenues...
Here's Jim Irsay again talking everything from the Krafts to the, ahem, settlement...
But that's where the fun started shortly after 7PM eastern time. The player's trade association said they weren't consulted on some aspects of the new CBA- and they weren't pleased...
The NFL is saying the PA has to recertify by mid-week... general counsel Richard Berthelsen said in an e-mail...
"In addition to depriving the players of the time needed to consider forming a union and making needed changes to the old agreement, this proposed procedure would in my view also violate federal labor laws..."
FOSG Mark Berman caught up with Houston Texans co-player rep Eric Winston
((HT: MyFoxHouston))
But Chiefs boss Clark Hunt is happy it's done- even if it's really not...
New Dawg was there for the duration along with Gil Tyree for OSG
So, here's where we are...
The owners got together in one of the many airport hotels in Atlanta and discussed their future. They thought they came up with a great CBA for themselves...
NFL owners voted 31-0 with the Oakland Raiders abstaining from the ratification in favor of a tentative 10-year agreement to end the four-month-old lockout pending player approval.
The vote was here are the greatest hits...
An agreement that covers the 2011 through 2020 seasons, including the 2021 draft.
Reducing the offseason program by five weeks and reducing OTA's from 14 to 10. Full-contact practices in the preseason and regular season and increasing number of days off for players. During two-a-days, contact itself will be limited.
A rookie wage scale gets four-year contracts for all drafted players (option for five years on first-rounders) and three-year contracts for undrafted free agents.
Unrestricted free agency for players after four seasons with RFA status for players with three seasons.
Close to a billion dollars wil go to a "Legacy Fund," which will be devoted to increasing pensions for pre-1993 retirees.
Salary cap plus benefits of $142.4 million per club in 2011 and at least that amount in 2012 and 2013.
Teams have to spend in the neighborhood of 90-percent of the cap or 99-percent of league operating revenues...
Here's Jim Irsay again talking everything from the Krafts to the, ahem, settlement...
But that's where the fun started shortly after 7PM eastern time. The player's trade association said they weren't consulted on some aspects of the new CBA- and they weren't pleased...
The NFL is saying the PA has to recertify by mid-week... general counsel Richard Berthelsen said in an e-mail...
"In addition to depriving the players of the time needed to consider forming a union and making needed changes to the old agreement, this proposed procedure would in my view also violate federal labor laws..."
FOSG Mark Berman caught up with Houston Texans co-player rep Eric Winston
((HT: MyFoxHouston))
NFL Owners Ratify New CBA: MyFoxHOUSTON.com
But Chiefs boss Clark Hunt is happy it's done- even if it's really not...
Thursday, July 21, 2011
DEVELOPING: Rich Vs. Rich, Stardate 9731.6- The End Is Near...
((HT: NobiasnobullSports))
Our intrepid reporter, New Dawg, is down at the airport hotel not sponsoring our coverage in Atlanta...
Here's the latest nuggets he's uncovered as we inch closer to the end of approaching Armageddon...
First, CNBC's Darren Rovell...
And Indy Colts owner Jim Irsay- who Newby was walking with...
And The Per-fessor...
Atlanta Falcons color guy and former NFL'er Dave Archer...
And former head coach and now front officer Mike Holmgren of your Cleveland Browns
Is it just the HQ, or when the interviews leave the air conditioning, does New Dawg's lenses get all fogged up...???
Our intrepid reporter, New Dawg, is down at the airport hotel not sponsoring our coverage in Atlanta...
Here's the latest nuggets he's uncovered as we inch closer to the end of approaching Armageddon...
First, CNBC's Darren Rovell...
And Indy Colts owner Jim Irsay- who Newby was walking with...
And The Per-fessor...
Atlanta Falcons color guy and former NFL'er Dave Archer...
And former head coach and now front officer Mike Holmgren of your Cleveland Browns
Is it just the HQ, or when the interviews leave the air conditioning, does New Dawg's lenses get all fogged up...???
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