Mayor Ballard reacts to Brand's death

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard released a statement Wednesday afternoon regarding the passing of Myles Brand.

"Dr. Brand touched the lives of so many individuals through his tenure at IU and during his time at the NCAA. He served these institutions with the utmost professionalism as a champion of both academics and athletics, and his passion for success was contagious to all who met him. The City of Indianapolis and the entire state will no doubt feel the impact of the loss of Dr. Brand, and we express our deepest sympathy to his family," the Ballard statement said.