Now I don’t live in Cincinnati, but I do pull for the Reds and the Bengals since both are the closest home team to my home in Virginia. So it gives me great pleasure knowing that I rank in Forbes’ top 5!
The article and method for determining worst cities is pretty bad. They only look at championships of the most recent completed season (so Colts Super Bowl win ignored - only NFL championship goes to NY) plus they are obviously merging the Pacers terrible 82 game record with the Colts great 16-game record.
I can’t argue that Indy is top 5, especially since they only have 2 of the big 4 “big league” sports leagues, but the Colts recent history alone should keep them out of the bottom 10, and definitely bottom 5.
As a sports fan, I’d rather live NOWHERE else other than Indianapolis. We have arguably the best NFL franchise in the league, two world-class racing events, amazing facilities, and affordable tickets. Not to mention class acts like Manning, Dungy, and Bird. We host numerous Final Fours, and there is even a Super Bowl on the horizon!
Few places can match Indianapolis when it comes to sports, hands down.
August 25th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
or bottom five depending on your perspective.
August 25th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Why do they have a picture of Daryl Thompson for Cincinnati? Why not have Dusty or Mike Brown.
August 25th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
How can Indianapolis be 3rd worst?
The article and method for determining worst cities is pretty bad. They only look at championships of the most recent completed season (so Colts Super Bowl win ignored - only NFL championship goes to NY) plus they are obviously merging the Pacers terrible 82 game record with the Colts great 16-game record.
I can’t argue that Indy is top 5, especially since they only have 2 of the big 4 “big league” sports leagues, but the Colts recent history alone should keep them out of the bottom 10, and definitely bottom 5.
August 25th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
GregD: Similarly with the Heat in Miami.
August 25th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
At least you didn’t end up on the Dark Side like Chad and root for the Steelers. And for that I am thankful (and I feel your pain).
August 26th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
As a sports fan, I’d rather live NOWHERE else other than Indianapolis. We have arguably the best NFL franchise in the league, two world-class racing events, amazing facilities, and affordable tickets. Not to mention class acts like Manning, Dungy, and Bird. We host numerous Final Fours, and there is even a Super Bowl on the horizon!
Few places can match Indianapolis when it comes to sports, hands down.
April 4th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
I like this post. Gonna get your feed - keep up the good work!