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re: New NFL franchise
Posted on 8/30/09 at 2:21 pm to Ralph_Wiggum
Posted on 8/30/09 at 2:21 pm to Ralph_Wiggum
BTW, and a bit off topic, the middle class IS the workers.
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Posted on 8/30/09 at 2:23 pm to Ya Boy
quote:
Las Vegas Outlaws - Red, black & white
Posted on 8/30/09 at 2:26 pm to Sophandros
If you put it in Portland it would have to be
Name - Portland Eco-Terrorist.
Colors - Grass Green and Dirt Brown.
Mascot - Picture of a guy with a black hood over his head holding a AK-47 and the words "Don't step on the Grass".
Can't build a stadium so games would be played in a existing parking lot as no more can be built.
Uniforms will be made of hemp.
Football will be made of hemp also because to kill an animal is wrong.
Every 100th person through the gate gets their house burned down.
All games would have to be two hand touch because football leads to violence except when defending the the forest then killing and burning are acceptable actions.
Name - Portland Eco-Terrorist.
Colors - Grass Green and Dirt Brown.
Mascot - Picture of a guy with a black hood over his head holding a AK-47 and the words "Don't step on the Grass".
Can't build a stadium so games would be played in a existing parking lot as no more can be built.
Uniforms will be made of hemp.
Football will be made of hemp also because to kill an animal is wrong.
Every 100th person through the gate gets their house burned down.
All games would have to be two hand touch because football leads to violence except when defending the the forest then killing and burning are acceptable actions.
Posted on 8/30/09 at 2:26 pm to Tmon225
Again, no established pro league is going to put a team in Vegas any time soon.
Posted on 8/30/09 at 2:37 pm to Sophandros
New York City
Red, white and Blue
The Metros
Play at Yankee Stadium
Not going to happen, of course
Red, white and Blue
The Metros
Play at Yankee Stadium
Not going to happen, of course
Posted on 8/30/09 at 2:44 pm to JEAUXBLEAUX
Oh, of course bring back the Providence Steam Roller.
Posted on 8/30/09 at 2:47 pm to Sophandros
how bout the Shreveport Steamers
Posted on 8/30/09 at 3:05 pm to Tmon225
Definitely San Antone. They were trying hard to get the Saints to move very recently, after all. You might get some of the Austin market as well, it's less than an hour up the road.
Posted on 8/30/09 at 3:30 pm to SaintsFanHouston
LA is the 2nd largest major metro, should have an NFL team, the lack of which since Raider and Ram departures, along with UCLA's slide post-Donahue, U-Dub instability, and ASU/Az inconsistency..
Has created an Entire Bandwagoning Left Coast for USC, which admittedly is one of college football's all-time kings, but was napping a bit.
Sure, USC would've arisen back to it's place in college football's hierarchy, but without an NFL team in LA, it's naive to think that all that undivided media attention hasn't been huge in their storyline this past decade.
Has created an Entire Bandwagoning Left Coast for USC, which admittedly is one of college football's all-time kings, but was napping a bit.
Sure, USC would've arisen back to it's place in college football's hierarchy, but without an NFL team in LA, it's naive to think that all that undivided media attention hasn't been huge in their storyline this past decade.
Posted on 8/30/09 at 3:34 pm to TheRoarRestoredInBR
Because it's the second largest metro area and they don't sell out every game, that means blackouts for the 2nd largest market. That's not a good sign when you want to sell advertising spots.
Also, with a team in LA, teams can't hold cities hostage for new stadia, etc.
These are the primary reasons that I think that the owners and commish really don't want a team there.
Also, with a team in LA, teams can't hold cities hostage for new stadia, etc.
These are the primary reasons that I think that the owners and commish really don't want a team there.
Posted on 8/30/09 at 3:39 pm to usc6158
quote:
not everywhere has the one of the highest unemployment rates in the country
especially one that is so close to another NFL city
I just couldn't see the NFL doing well in Portland. MLS and NBA are perfect at this point
Paul Allen needs to man up and relocate the Trailblazers to his home town
Posted on 8/30/09 at 3:41 pm to Sophandros
I think the people of LA are hungry and ready for a franchise again. It would sellout and do well for at least the next decade. Give LA-SD and LA-SF/Oak those regional rivalries they love again..NoCal-SoCal..etc..
Even the Dodgers, Lakers, UCLA Hoops, USC Foots,etc..have had some ebb and flow, then re-energized their fanbases with new eras.
Even the Dodgers, Lakers, UCLA Hoops, USC Foots,etc..have had some ebb and flow, then re-energized their fanbases with new eras.
This post was edited on 8/30/09 at 3:52 pm
Posted on 8/30/09 at 3:46 pm to TheRoarRestoredInBR
quote:Maybe they could put the franchise in Hollywood and call it the Hollywood Stars. The mascot could be an Oscar. The colors could be Gold and White with a splash of black. They could follow the Miami model and invite the biggest stars in town to become minority owners. With a strategically scheduled half-time show (like a big concert), they could avoid black outs.
I think the people of LA are hungry and ready for a franchise
Posted on 8/30/09 at 3:48 pm to SaintsFanHouston
1. Los Angeles
2. idk
3. silver & bright yellow w/ dark blue trim
2. idk
3. silver & bright yellow w/ dark blue trim
Posted on 8/30/09 at 4:27 pm to NIH
quote:ANd its near tuscaloosa and Huntsville.
Birmingham is bigger than GB and near the size of NOLA & Jacksonville.
Posted on 8/30/09 at 4:52 pm to foreverLSU
I think LA could work and I'm sure the NFL would like to have another Super Bowl in LA.
Posted on 8/30/09 at 5:37 pm to Sophandros
How do you figure that LA is one of the worst sports towns? The Dodgers are #2 in attendance in MLB. The Lakers essentially sell out every game and are #8. The Kings are #11 out of 30 teams even though they have been bad for years. We are the only market with two MLS teams and the Galaxy typically lead the league in attendance even though they have by far the highest ticket prices.
What LA isn't about to do is stuff the pockets of NFL owners with public tax money which is what they want. There are smaller cities that are much more desperate for something to do on Sundays than LA that would gladly vote to have their taxpayers fund a stadium. They can have it. I disagree with your reasoning, but I do like being able to see so many doubleheaders on Sunday.
But if you mean by one of the worst sports towns that we have more people that would rather be outdoors participating than watching on weekends I can agree with that. If you mean that more sports are popular here than other places, including beach volleyball, surfing, and x-game sports, then I agree with that as well.
What LA isn't about to do is stuff the pockets of NFL owners with public tax money which is what they want. There are smaller cities that are much more desperate for something to do on Sundays than LA that would gladly vote to have their taxpayers fund a stadium. They can have it. I disagree with your reasoning, but I do like being able to see so many doubleheaders on Sunday.
But if you mean by one of the worst sports towns that we have more people that would rather be outdoors participating than watching on weekends I can agree with that. If you mean that more sports are popular here than other places, including beach volleyball, surfing, and x-game sports, then I agree with that as well.
Posted on 8/30/09 at 6:26 pm to Easy
quote:
How do you figure that LA is one of the worst sports towns? The Dodgers are #2 in attendance in MLB. The Lakers essentially sell out every game and are #8.
Dodgers because of Manny
Lakers because of Kobe
without those yall would not be near the top.
Posted on 8/30/09 at 6:38 pm to Sophandros
quote:
Again, no established pro league is going to put a team in Vegas any time soon.
After the current ruling of no sports betting in Delaware, the answer isn't any time soon, but NEVER.
Posted on 8/30/09 at 11:11 pm to glassman
Realistically speaking, I'd say San Antonio. The media market is huge. However, the untapped south Texas area is busting at the seems in the Rio Grande Valley and Austin in the CenTex area is doing the same. This would probably not effect Jerry Jones' Boys' one bit, and nobody REALLY gives two shits about the Texans.
The Alamodome is already fit to be used. Some renovations to add luxury boxes would probably need to be done, but not much else. Granted, it would lack the amenities of the newer stadiums, it is located right next to downtown SA, enetertainment could be built right outside the stadium near the train station, etc. It seats around 65K, so that might need some work.
Either way, economically speaking, it sounds like a pretty good plan.
The mexicans would want the name to be spanish, so frick it. Go with the USFL throwback and call them the Gunslingers. Because we know that name would certainly fly in the politically correct-America.
Outlaws has already been mentioned, but would be okay. Drillers....Oilers...etc.
I like the Black and Red scheme as well.
The Alamodome is already fit to be used. Some renovations to add luxury boxes would probably need to be done, but not much else. Granted, it would lack the amenities of the newer stadiums, it is located right next to downtown SA, enetertainment could be built right outside the stadium near the train station, etc. It seats around 65K, so that might need some work.
Either way, economically speaking, it sounds like a pretty good plan.
The mexicans would want the name to be spanish, so frick it. Go with the USFL throwback and call them the Gunslingers. Because we know that name would certainly fly in the politically correct-America.
Outlaws has already been mentioned, but would be okay. Drillers....Oilers...etc.
I like the Black and Red scheme as well.
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