The Owner in the Crosshairs Carlie Irsay Gordon's path to becoming principal owner of the Indianapolis Colts was not unlike that of her predecessors, but navigating fan criticism is a uniquely modern challenge.
Growing up with the Irsay family's reputation for on field struggles has schooled her in absorbing harsh assessments from an early age.
A third grade epiphany about her family's woes was etched into her memory when a classmate lambasted the team's leadership, teaching her that criticism comes with the job.