Jim Irsay

Colts Owner Claims 2014 Arrest Was Because He’s A “White Billionaire”

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Speaking with HBO Sports, Colts owner Jim Irsay claimed that his 2014 arrest for driving under the influence was the result of prejudice. “I am prejudiced against because I’m a rich, white billionaire. If I’m just the average guy down the block, they’re not pulling me in, of course not. I don’t care what it sounds like. It’s the truth. I could give a damn what people think how anything sounds or sounds like. The truth is the truth, and I know the truth,” Irsay said. Furthermore, Irsay claimed his inability to pass a sobriety test was due to a recent hip surgery, not intoxication. However, Irsay would later plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge.

Irsay, who took over as owner of the Colts from his father in 1995, was arrested in an Indianapolis suburb in March 2014. A subsequent toxicology report found oxycodone, hydrocodone, and alprazolam in Irsay’s system. While Isray claimed that they were prescriptions for post-surgery recovery, he has also been open about his battles with addiction in the past.

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Irsay’s Colts 5-5

Entering Week 11, the Colts are 5-5, two games back of the division-leading Jaguars. They have won back-to-back games in recent weeks, ending a three-game skid that saw them drop to third in their division. However, questions of longevity remain after the long-term injury to first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson. Gardner Minshew is a fine substitute for Richardson. However, he still have a 8-6 touchdown to interception ratio.

Meanwhile, superstar running back Jonathan Taylor is slowly ramping back up after sitting out the first four games of the season. Taylor and the Colts were at odds over a long-term extension for Taylor. This was in spite of Taylor’s fantastic numbers since joining the league in 2020. Through six games, Taylor has 323 yards and two touchdowns. Up next for the Colts is a game against the ailing Buccaneers, followed by a divisional matchup with the Titans. Tennessee are 3-7 and have failed to make any major headway in the 2023 season.

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Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay Starts NFL Draft Rumor

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The Indianapolis Colts made the fourth selection in the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday night. With the selection, the Colts selected Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson. Richardson had long been talked about as a top talent. As his athleticism ranked far above any other quarterback in the class. However, his performances on the field were not all that spectacular. Whatever the case may be, the franchise has selected the future of the franchise. Or have they?

Colts owner Jim Irsay has already started the speculation for night 2 of the draft. As the owner seems to be teasing a potential selection of another quarterback with his latest tweet. Irsay is more than likely having fun with his fanbase. However, if the team did select Will Levis with their second-round pick, what would that mean for Richardson? Undoubtedly, the fanbase isn’t taking the tweet seriously. However, with Irsasy, anything could be possible when it comes to this team.

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Maybe this is just Irsay’s attempt at getting more viewers on night two of the draft. However, the NFL won’t have an issue with getting eyes on their product. The league recently sold its streaming rights to YouTube for a massive deal. The sport has become the largest in all of North America. So the draft will have plenty of people watching. However, Irsay’s comments will surely bring more intrigue to the next Colts selection. Whatever the case may be, Colts fans may have gotten a little nervous before the start of Friday’s action.

Levis waited all night on Thursday to hear his name called in the first round. Unfortunately, that moment never happened for the former Kentucky Wildcats star. However, Levis may not have to wait long to hear his name called on Friday. But hearing the Colts make the selection would cue all the drama needed for night two of the draft. Is Jim Irsay being serious with his recent tweet? Or is this just a lame attempt at getting fans to tune in? Let us know what you think in the comment section. For the latest NFL news, keep it right here with HNHH.