Carlie Irsay-Gordon explains her presence on the Colts sidelines - Dose.ca
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Alexandre Desrosiers
2025-09-10 17:09:39
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Carlie Irsay-Gordon, new owner of the Indianapolis Colts, has surprised many NFL observers by regularly appearing on the sidelines with headphones on and a play sheet in hand.In an interview with ESPN, she explained in no uncertain terms why she takes this unusual approach for an executive.According to her, being directly connected to what is being said and decided in the middle of a game enables her to better assess the competence of her coaches and managers.
“I have to be able to know: is this person bullshitting me? Does he really know what he's talking about?
By immersing herself in the heart of the action, Irsay-Gordon feels she is better equipped to judge the relevance of strategic decisions and, above all, to avoid costly mistakes.
“I'd recommend it to anyone who has to pay coaches and general managers millions of dollars. It helps reduce the chances of making an expensive mistake,” she added.
A new era of management in IndianapolisThis transparency and direct involvement marks a turning point for the Colts organization.
Since her arrival at the head of the team, Carlie Irsay-Gordon has sought to instill a culture where evaluation and accountability also involve a thorough understanding of football.While some purists believe that an owner should remain in the background, others applaud her involvement and desire to ensure that the right decisions are made at the right time.This approach is part of a desire to limit the sporting and financial failures that can undermine a franchise's stability.With this approach, Carlie Irsay-Gordon is blazing a unique trail among NFL owners. Her active presence on the sidelines could inspire other organizations to adopt a more proactive method in their management.This content was created with the help of AI.
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