Stay Classy Indianapolis

There is an article on the IndyStar Newspaper by Bob Kravitz that just blows my mind. Is this really what we are going to talk about before an absolutely huge playoff game this weekend? Here is an excerpt from Bob's article:

First things first:

Around here, they're not the Baltimore Ravens, not anymore. They are "The Professional Football Franchise From Baltimore.'' Or "TPFFFB."
I mention this because, in a shocking lack of professional courtesy and maturity, the Ravens' stadium operations folks refuse to introduce the Indianapolis Colts on game day at M&T Stadium as "the Indianapolis Colts," and on the scoreboard, use "Indy" rather than "Colts."
Apparently, there is no statute of limitations when it comes to pandering to your fan base.
And let's not hear how Baltimore was so noble by leaving the Browns' name and history behind when the franchise fled Cleveland. That was done because in a 1996 agreement, the NFL made Baltimore do it -- not out of the goodness of team owner Art Modell's frozen, little heart.

Well first things first, Bob. I see that you don't let facts stand in the way of writing your articles. There was, in fact, a deal between the league and Art Modell allowing him to move the team, yet keep the team name and colors in Cleveland. However, the league didn't have a leg to stand on and openly admitted that they had no case in court to keep the team from moving. So Art could have dictated any agreement that he wanted. He's a Modell, Bob, not an Irsay. He's a civic minded, kind man, who had flaws in his business that ultimately forced him to move. I'm sure that you know from your days working for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Bob, that the city of Cleveland and Mayor White aren't exactly innocent when it comes to the details behind the move.

Secondly, Bob, why is it that the Indianapolis Colts have been to Baltimore several times since 1996, and I have never heard of this "snub." Bob, we do things right in Baltimore and if we were going to hold a grudge, we would call them the Dolts or the Donkeys on the scoreboard, not Indy. What's wrong with "Indy?" We probably put Pitt on the board when we play the Steelers, and I assure you we could come up with better names for them.

Finally, Bob, is this really what people in Indianapolis are interested in this week? You are going to attack Baltimore for taking a football franchise? The irony is thicker than Peyton Manning's accent. Is it because you don't want to write an article about how the Indianapolis Colts are failures in January? Don't feel like writing about how the Colts put on skirts instead of shoulder pads the last two weeks, and laid down against the Jets and the Bills? Don't want to discuss the Colts 0-3 record coming off of a first round bye? Tired of talking about the Colts letting down the whole league, their own players, and their fans by not attempting to go 16-0?

Just to be fair, the rest of the article does discuss the strength of the Ravens, and how the Colts should be concerned this weekend. But lets face it Bob, the article was a cheap shot. If things go as they usually do this January weekend for the Colts, we will be celebrating in Baltimore, and Peyton and company will be hanging theirs heads yet again in Indy. Sorry Bob, I wasn't pandering to my Blog followers, I meant to say hanging their heads yet again in Indianapolis.