The Super Bowl is going to help turn Indianapolis into a paradise!
A soaring blue hotel altering Indianapolis' skyline. Freshly paved streets. A struggling neighborhood seeking renewal.
All are transformational projects taking place in anticipation of the city hosting the 2012 Super Bowl.
Today marks a milestone: 500 days until an estimated 150,000 visitors descend on Downtown and a projected $125 million is pumped into the local economy.
But, well, maybe . . .
Indianapolis organizers expect the 2012 Super Bowl to be played on its original date, despite growing concerns that an NFL work stoppage could force postponement or cancellation of the game.
The biggest concern for football fans is a lockout.
NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith reiterated Wednesday that he is “100 percent” certain that league owners will lock out players before the start of next season.
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