[Organizers say if they can't count on the people from out-of-state to make it they'll have to count on the people of the host city.] We have a lot of football fans here, ... And so we know that the community loves this event, loves the parade and we want everyone to just step up to support it. |
As a community we have always pulled together to support events and we know this could have happened to any event occurring at this time. We know we have not only been impacted here in Indianapolis. |
As you know, we are definitely concerned about ticket sales. |
At last count we exceeded forty thousand and we know we are still selling tickets. |
Gas prices, the (Gulf Coast) hurricanes -- it's a very challenging year for events such as the Classic and many others where we depend largely upon not only local community support, but people driving from a six- to eight-hour radius, |
I think a number of factors have kept people away. You have the economy, first and foremost. You have high gas prices and you never know how many of us have been impacted on some level by the hurricanes. |
It's not just a football game. It's not just a big party. Each activity's especially meant with a major purpose, |
It's not just a football game. It's not just a big party. Each activity's especially meant with a major purpose. |
Richard was doing his job - keeping people like that outside of the club. Obviously, that guy did not need to be in there with other people. |
We have to be realistic and recognize that we don't have as many people traveling to the city this year because of the weather and because of rising gas prices. |
We urge the local community to step up and buy the game tickets. |
With the economy, gas prices, the hurricanes; we all know individuals and families that have been devastated. And our concern is that we may not have as many out-of-town visitors this year. |