Started By
Message

re: Benson Family Infighting - Rumor

Posted on 1/21/15 at 4:08 pm to
Posted by TigerBait1127
Houston
Member since Jun 2005
47336 posts
Posted on 1/21/15 at 4:08 pm to
quote:

regardless, he doesn't have anyone in his family who i trust to be competent at running the team, which makes them far more willing to sell the team for $1 billion and just be done with it, in which case there is no one in the area with the money to buy it.





Where do you people come from

quote:

the state gave the family the building in exchange for not making the inducement payments, correct?



That deal also included an extension with the state through 2025
This post was edited on 1/21/15 at 4:10 pm
Posted by IPlayedGreatTonight
New Orleans, LA
Member since Mar 2012
1381 posts
Posted on 1/21/15 at 4:13 pm to
quote:

Your opinion on whether they're competent doesn't make them more likely to sell.


it doesn't but the idea that the team is going to a "trust" instead of being left to someone doesn't make it seem like anyone has a great interest in being the owner.

quote:



Where do you people come from


wtf is that supposed to mean? people who aren't necessarily interested in owning a football team would be more willing to sell than those who are.

quote:

That deal also included an extension with the state through 2025


and a new deal will likely require substantial upgrades to the dome (again) or a new stadium.
Posted by Mr.Perfect
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2013
17438 posts
Posted on 1/21/15 at 4:13 pm to
quote:

That deal also included an extension with the state through 2025


but would an ownership change void that?
first pageprev pagePage 1 of 1Next pagelast page
refresh

Back to top
logoFollow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.

FacebookTwitterInstagram