× Gov. Pence declares declares ‘Believe in Blue Friday’ in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 15, 2015)– Governor Mike Pence has declared Friday will be “Believe in Blue Friday” in Indiana to show support for the Indianapolis Colts as they head to New England to compete for the AFC Championship.

Thursday on Twitter, Governor Pence and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker agreed to a friendly wager for the game, which will be played Sunday, January 18 at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts.

Quick pre-game stats for @GovPenceIN: Luck is 0-3 against the Patriots, and Brady just passed Montana’s playoff TD record. #Pats — Charlie Baker (@MassGovernor) January 15, 2015

.@GovPenceIN We’ll see, but excited for Sunday. How about a box of my favorite desserts if you’re right? #PatsNation — Charlie Baker (@MassGovernor) January 15, 2015

.@MassGovernor sounds good! #Colts will shred the Pats, so just for fun we'll wager some pulled @IndianaPork. #GameOn — Governor Mike Pence (@GovPenceIN) January 15, 2015

With Indiana being a leading state when it comes to pork production, Governor Pence offered to send shredded pork from Shoup’s Country Foods in Frankfort, Indiana, to Governor Baker’s office in the event the Colts should lose.

Should the Patriots lose, Governor Baker will send Boston cream cupcakes from Springfield’s Koffee Kup Bakery as well as a Super Bowl themed cake designed by Brockton’s Montilio’s Baking Company to the Indiana Statehouse.

In addition to the wager between offices, the winning team’s Governor’s office will also receive local food products from the losing team’s state for donation to a food pantry of their choice.