At the time , Kernan made it clear that a principal objective of the group was to keep the team from leaving South Bend .
Former Indiana Governor ( and former South Bend Mayor ) Joe Kernan formed an investment group to purchase the Silver Hawks in 2005 .
At the time , Governor made it clear that a principal objective of the group was to keep the team from leaving South Bend .
Former Indiana Governor ( and former South Bend Mayor ) Joe Kernan formed an investment group to purchase the Silver Hawks in 2005 .