The Big 11

If you look carefully at the logo for the Big Ten Conference, you can see an "11" integrated.

I'm not suggesting the conference change its name although it would make sense because there are 11 teams that are members.

No. I'm actually referring to the number of Indianapolis Colts fans that greeted the team at the Indianapolis airport after their Super Bowl defeat.

My son-in-law is a Colts fan, and it was a bit sad to see them lose. Even sadder that Colts fans showed their utter lack of interest and support for the team.

We're talking about added security, roads blocked to divert traffic. We've all seen the drill when a big event happens.

I know that the city had some inclement weather on Tuesday. Snow and wind chills in the upper 20's can subdue a mass. There are other issues to worry about besides the Colts arrival back in town, right? It was in the middle of the day on a Tuesday, too. People are at work. Maybe getting the kids from the babysitter or daycare as they make their way home.

This article on indystar.com sums up how those in Indianapolis (and other cities) feel about this whole issue.

But to me, it's a bit lame. Actually, really lame. If you want a lesson on how to treat a losing team, this is it. Reading the comments will give you more of an insight than I ever could. Despite all the "circumstances", I wonder how many people would have been at that airport had Indy won. It would have been attended by a lot more than 11.

I have no question that those brave 11 fans were not embarrassed by their showing. Some fans were happy to be there in support of their Colts.

The city of Indianapolis and other so-called Colts fans, you should.

There is a thing called civic pride or does that not apply since your team lost?