The blackout rule states that the tickets must be sold at face value and revenus splits will be based on that. No discounts. They say it protects the people who paid full price from feeling ripped off.
Hey, it could be worse. What if the Colts had managed to win a few games and not be in a position for the #1 or #2 pick? Manning is done and the Colts fans need to accept that.
It was awesome to watch him in the NFL for the 20 years he played.