Indianapolis, IN
A statue of NCAA’s Jernstedt will be unveiled downtown Indianapolis
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INDIANAPOLIS — He was dubbed “The Father of the Closing 4.” The creator of March Insanity. An icon of the NCAA.
However Tom Jernstedt is probably going a reputation unknown to most, no less than to these exterior the inside workings of faculty sports activities or school basketball, for that matter.
Jernstedt was an unsung hero of thrilling, final second Candy 16 wins and underdog Elite Eight victories. He was the architect of NCAA event brackets that grew to become annual, beloved competitions.
Jernstedt died Sept. 5, 2020, at his dwelling close to Jupiter, Florida on the age of 75. In Indianapolis on Saturday, he will probably be honored.
A statute of Jernstedt will probably be unveiled this weekend close to the statue of John Picket downtown on Georgia Road. Inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse, a celebration of Jernstedt’s life will happen.
“The person you most likely don’t acknowledge, however who has spent a whole month in your house for many years, had overseen what has develop into often called March Insanity since 1973,” an announcement saying Jernstedt’s statue unveiling reads. “He helped elevate the expansion of the NCAA event from 25 to 68 groups, remodeling the occasion right into a $10 billion international phenomenon.”
The daddy of sports activities radio, Jeff Smulyan of Emmis Communications, stated Thursday that with out Jernstedt, the NCAA because the world is aware of it might be completely different — and never for the higher.
“I imply he created this factor,” Smulyan stated. “He was the daddy of the Closing 4, the daddy of the NCAA.” And Jernstedt was a great pal to Smulyan.
“He was an expensive pal.”
His first Closing 4 was in March 1973
Jernstedt was born in McMinnville, Oregon in November 1944, raised in Carlton, Oregon and was a three-sport athlete at Yamhill Carlton Excessive Faculty.
He performed quarterback on the College of Oregon from 1964 to 1966 earlier than accidents ended his profession. He was senior president of his graduating class.
After school, Jernstedt spent two years in non-public enterprise and determined he needed to be again on the planet of athletics. He returned to Oregon and took jobs in administrative roles for 3 years.
His work there prompted the NCAA to rent Jernstedt in 1972 as a director of occasions.
He’s credited with guiding the NCAA Males’s Division I Basketball Championship to what it’s at present. Jernstedt oversaw his first Closing 4 in March 1973 and a 12 months later was promoted to assistant government director. For the subsequent 29 years, he held a number of different senior-level administration positions, then was appointed government vice chairman in 2003.
With the NCAA, Jernstedt managed occasions, oversaw branding and negotiated TV and company sponsorship contracts. Jernstedt was let go in 2011 after NCAA President Mark Emmert got here on board.
Saturday’s celebration of life will honor Jernstedt with tributes from Huge East Commissioner Val Ackerman, College of Alabama Athletic Director Greg Byrne, basketball legend Quinn Buckner, former Huge Ten Convention Commissioner Jim Delany, former ESPN and CBS Sports activities government Len DeLuca, NCAA Senior President of Basketball Dan Gavitt, amongst many others.
Video tributes will probably be proven that includes Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim, Naismith Memorial Basketball Corridor of Fame CEO John Doleva, former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, CBS Sports activities’ Jim Nantz and Invoice Raftery, College of North Carolina former coach Roy William, and ESPN and ABC Sports activities’ Dick Vitale.
Comply with IndyStar sports activities reporter Dana Benbow on Twitter: @DanaBenbow. Attain her through electronic mail: dbenbow@indystar.com.
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Indianapolis, IN
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Indianapolis, IN
IMPD: No suspect in custody in officer's shooting, but there is no 'ongoing threat'
This article will update.
A police officer was injured in a shooting on the city’s far east side Friday and police were searching late into the night for whoever pulled the trigger.
Police said the event started unfolding shortly after 8:30 p.m. in the 3600 block of North Wittfield Street, near East 36th Street and North Post Road in the city’s Northeastwood neighborhood. The shooting happened after officers responded to the area on a “shots fired” call.
Shortly after the shooting police said the immediate area was not safe and residents were asked to stay inside their homes and avoid the neighborhood. About 11:15 p.m. police said a sweep of the area — including with K-9s — did not surface a suspect, but they did not believe there was an ongoing threat any longer.
Anyone with information or video footage is asked to call 911.
“There’s a lot that we don’t know about this incident. And we’re hopeful that we will learn more later on,” Capt. Shane Foley said during a media briefing at the scene.
The 8-year veteran officer was taken to Eskenazi Hospital in stable condition.
Shortly before 1 a.m., during a briefing at the hospital, Asst. Chief Michael Wooley said a house also was hit by gunfire but no residents were struck. Wooley said no officers fired their weapons and body cameras were activated throughout the situation.
The injured officer suffered gunshot wounds to his abdomen and right arm and was stable after undergoing surgery, Chief Chris Bailey said.
“He is expected to make a full recovery, although (he) is going to be in the hospital for some days,” Bailey added.
Police have not released a description of the suspect in the shooting, who remained at large early Saturday.
“Right now, officers are all over the city, looking for the individual or individuals responsible for what happened,” Bailey said.
Officers will remain in the neighborhood collecting evidence likely past sunrise, he added.
The K9 sweep of the area is complete.
IMPD is not aware of any ongoing threat to the public at this time, however, no suspects are currently in custody.
Media should stage at 36th/N Post Rd just east, but park on the NW corner. https://t.co/Es3zCovZrU
— IMPD (@IMPDnews) July 27, 2024
Second Indianapolis police officer shot this year
This is the second time this year an Indianapolis police officer has been shot. In March an off-duty officer working security at an east side bar on East Washington Street was hit in an exchange of gunfire with at least one suspect. A man who was injured in that shooting died at a local hospital.
The bar where that shooting happened, 11:11 Bar & Grille, located at 9439 E. Washington St., was closed by unanimous vote of the Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission.
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Indianapolis, IN
IMPD: Area where officer shot ‘not safe’. Residents asked to stay inside
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This article will update.
A police officer was injured in a shooting on the city’s far east side Friday night.
Police said the immediate area around the shooting is not safe and residents are asked to stay inside their homes and avoid the area. Anyone with information or video footage is asked to call 911.
Few details were immediately available, but police said the event started unfolding about 8:30 p.m. in the 3600 block of North Wittfield Street, near the intersection of East 36th Street and North Post Road in the city’s Northeastwood neighborhood. Online police reports indicate the shooting happened after officers responded to the area on a “shots fired” call.
The officer is listed in stable condition, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police said in a post on X, formally Twitter.
People can expect a “large police presence” in the neighborhood for a “significant” amount of time. Police have K-9s in the area searching for potential suspects.
“Officers are actively canvassing and we’re asking people to avoid the area for their own safety,” said Capt. Shane Foley.
Police have not released a description of the suspect in the shooting.
“There’s a lot that we don’t know about this incident. And we’re hopeful that we will learn more later on,” Foley said.
Second Indianapolis police officer shot this year
This is the second time this year an Indianapolis police officer has been shot. In March an off-duty officer working security at an east side bar on East Washington Street was hit in an exchange of gunfire with at least one suspect. A man who was injured in that shooting died at a local hospital.
The bar where that shooting happened, 11:11 Bar & Grille, located at 9439 E. Washington St., was closed by unanimous vote of the Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission.
11:11 Bar & Grille shooting: State shuts down club where 6 people were shot, including off-duty IMPD officer
Bar shooting: Shooting at east side bar injures multiple people including IMPD officer
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