An Atlanta sportswriter ripped 'cold, expensive' Indianapolis. He got roasted — and deserved it.
An Atlanta Journal-Constitution sportswriter ripped Indianapolis ahead of college football's national championship game. John Green is not here for it.
The article, with the headline "Tickets high, temps low for Georgia-Bama in Indianapolis", mocked Indianapolis' potential to host Monday's big game. A tweet from AJCSports said "Cold, expensive Indianapolis awaits Georgia, Bama fans."
Cold, expensive Indianapolis awaits Georgia, Bama fans https://t.co/Wc8eZDTKeb
— AJC Sports (@AJCsports) January 3, 2022
"If you’re going to Indy, bring a good coat and a lot of money," Chip Towers wrote.
The article mentioned steep ticket prices for Monday's game, along with forecasted frigid temperatures.
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"A portion of Georgia fans are choosing to stay in Louisville, Ky., rather than Indianapolis, citing cheaper hotels and 'more to do,'" Towers wrote.
John Green, the New York Times bestselling author who resides in Indianapolis, had some words.
The sun is out. There is no snow. The median home price in Indianapolis is $80,000 less than in Atlanta. We welcome you to our fair city.
— John Green (@johngreen) January 3, 2022
We'll just leave some facts here.
In 2012, Forbes wrote an article, "Why Indianapolis is a Highly Desirable Super Bowl Host City".
Just as a reminder, here are the events "cold, expensive Indianapolis" is hosting between now and *checks calendar* March.
Jan. 8-10: College Football Playoff National Championship
March 2-6: Big Ten women's basketball tournament
March 9-13: Big Ten men's basketball tournament
March 16-19: NCAA Division III men's and women's swimming and diving championships
March 17-19: NCAA men's basketball first and second rounds
Plus the NBA All-Star Game in 2024. And the Final Four in 2026. Oh, right, and this city hosted the entire March Madness tournament in 2021.
I mean, I want to provide a lot of counterpoints to some of the non-sense in this article, but when the writer calls a retractable roof stadium a stadium with "removable sections of the roof", I'm guessing there's no real point of trying to debate.
— IndianaJet (@IndianaJet) January 3, 2022
— Matt Glenesk (@MattGlenesk) January 3, 2022
Staying in Louisville for an event in Indy is like staying in Philly for an event in NYC, just without the option of taking a train. No sane person does this. https://t.co/7qr4pJ8pIz
— Chronic Hoosier (@ChronicHoosier) January 3, 2022
Ah yes, Indianapolis — terrible host city https://t.co/rb1W84q7gZ pic.twitter.com/N7y10BHkRz
— Grace Ybarra (@gnybarra) January 3, 2022
Indy is one of the last handful of “big” cities where you can spend $30-$50 all night and have an absolute blast. https://t.co/TABgIwK3mc
— Austin 🚲🚍🚊🌆🏳️🌈 (@Indy_Austin) January 3, 2022
Tell me you’ve never been to Indianapolis without TELLING me you’ve never been to Indianapolis https://t.co/KWutGy0tYf
— Coby (@CFrodd) January 3, 2022
Did Indianapolis steal @AJCsports significant other in HS? https://t.co/6ErjVA6k58
— Mack (@seattlevandal) January 3, 2022
Indianapolis is the best city to host a major sports event. Delivers every time. And expensive? Get out of here https://t.co/dxgQbAMsJH
— Matt L (@Lebs52) January 3, 2022
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