And so begins the Andrew Luck era in Indianapolis.
The succession process seemingly was cemented March 7 when the Colts declined to pick up the $28 million option bonus of quarterback Peyton Manning. That made the NFL’s only four-time MVP, whose future was uncertain following four procedures on his neck in 19 months, an unrestricted free agent and cleared the deck for Luck.
Fourteen years after making Manning the first pick and the face of the franchise, history repeated itself.
On so many levels, the Colts are Luck’s team. He insisted he’s up to the challenge.
“I absolutely am,” Luck said. “The most exciting part is being a part of a new locker room, new guys. That’s really what I’m stoked about.”
Meanwhile, da Bears selected DE Shea McClellin with the No. 19 pick.
Work on the I-65 interchange in Lowell is expected to bring new opportunities for economic growth.
Starke County has received a $500,000 federal grant to improve access to the Knox Industrial Park. Local officials say that the improvements will allow an existing company at the park to add 100 jobs.
A $100 million endowment deal for Purdue has apparently fallen apart.
A student-conducted Ball State study of the business district near the school recommends a number of improvements, including possibly establishing a TIF district.
Richmond Power & Light has killed its trash-to-energy project.
Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium is interested in hosting collegiate semifinal and championship games if the future BCS structure permits.