Former ESPN personality Ryen Russillo called Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s sideline activity “performative,” questioning what she writes in her notes. Commenters pushed back, praising her attention to detail and involvement with the team.
Irsay-Gordon took over the owner role after her father, Jim Irsay, died in May 2025. She has said wearing a headset, taking notes and attending team meetings helps her understand the Colts’ operations and identify where changes or resources may be needed.
Russillo said he wanted to see her notes to understand what she was evaluating. He rejected the suggestion that his criticism was motivated by her gender, citing past jokes about Robert Kraft carrying a stopwatch at a workout.
