Congrats to Colts Fans, Too....

When the Indianapolis Colts won the city’s first world championship of any kind since the Indiana Pacers won the 1973 ABA crown, the city as a whole celebrated in a professional, upstanding manner.

Just as the town is proud of the Colts, the Colts should be proud of their fans.

Once the clock reached all zeros, it was uncertain how this city would react. Would they react with class or rage?

I can attest to this because I was a first-hand participant in the downtown celebration, but it was pure class and dignity – mixed with some alcohol – but for a mere six arrests for a town of close to a million after the town’s first championship in over 30 years – I’d still call that class.

Other towns have literally burnt down their city after a championship win – or loss.

In 2002 – after Maryland’s men’s basketball team won the NCAA championship – their hometown celebrated with arson and embarrassment. In fact, the losing Indiana Hoosiers rioted as well as a form of frustration. They celebrated their runner-up “fluke” of a season with setting furniture on fire and storming the streets with dangerous, evil attitudes.

How did Indianapolis celebrate? They celebrated with hugs, high-fives and smiles.

They celebrated the same way the Colts celebrated: With class.

After the Colts won the Super Bowl, but before they celebrated, they prayed and thanked God for their success. I did not see much praying in the bars after the victory, but nevertheless, nothing was broken or burnt.


Both the Colts and city of Indianapolis are all about class and dignity, and that was displayed to perfection Sunday night.

I’m sure the Colts were proud of their fans when they arrived for the parade and rally on Monday and saw the city was still intact.

So, hats off to the Colts. Every NFL team should blueprint their team from top to bottom. Religion. Dignity. Football. In that order. It may not be flashy, but it is classy. And this year – class – not flash, won the championship.

Hopefully if – and when – the Colts win another championship, this city will continue to celebrate with class.