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re: Smoothie King Center upgrade plan stalled because Gayle Benson behind on Superdome bills

Posted on 5/23/24 at 6:20 am to
Posted by GeauxHouston
Midland, Texas
Member since Nov 2013
4666 posts
Posted on 5/23/24 at 6:20 am to
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Last time I was there was 2023 football season but it was in bad shape

What were you looking at then? Its a great venue especially after the upgrades.
Posted by lsusteve1
Member since Dec 2004
42839 posts
Posted on 5/23/24 at 6:34 am to
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To where?


Europe?

It’s a matter of time before NFL goes with an overseas franchise.
Posted by dewster
Chicago
Member since Aug 2006
25654 posts
Posted on 5/23/24 at 6:34 am to
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New Orleanians need the Saints and Pelicans to make them feel like they live in a bustling city instead of a shithole.


New Orleans probably is one of the smallest NFL markets around.
Posted by Stealth Matrix
29°59'55.98"N 90°05'21.85"W
Member since Aug 2019
8510 posts
Posted on 5/23/24 at 6:36 am to
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the LSED won’t provide them with some documentation they are requesting related to the costs.

They're trying to hide a few brother-in-law deals
Posted by Tarps99
Lafourche Parish
Member since Apr 2017
8308 posts
Posted on 5/23/24 at 6:40 am to
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What were you looking at then? Its a great venue especially after the upgrades.


Maybe he was in one of the last phases of the renovation where everything hadn’t been upgraded yet or was in the process of upgrades and saw the guts still exposed.

Now some of the ground floor levels still look the same. Once you leave the gate entrance to the Crown Lodge area and head to the locker room or field area, those places still look the same with exposed pipes and some times temporary drape to hide the guts of a 60 year old building.

They did add a press conference room, a media work room, but there is still one area that they still pitch a tent under the bleachers that I think they use for team meals.


It also nice to have 2 elevators to go to the 700 level where the press box is. Although they use only one to shuttle the media, the the other is for handicapped access.
Posted by TigerSooner
Member since Nov 2023
1233 posts
Posted on 5/23/24 at 6:45 am to
Is there anything that can be done to force the idiot out and get a new owner?
Posted by Tigeralum2008
Yankees Fan
Member since Apr 2012
17234 posts
Posted on 5/23/24 at 6:48 am to
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New Orleans probably is one of the smallest NFL markets around.


Buffalo, Green Bay, and Jacksonville say hello
Posted by Septiger
Member since Nov 2020
1827 posts
Posted on 5/23/24 at 6:55 am to
As someone who used to be a fan of NFL football, if they moved , I wouldn’t give a shite.
Posted by iron banks
Destrehan
Member since Jul 2014
3912 posts
Posted on 5/23/24 at 6:58 am to
Posted by Hetfield
Dallas
Member since Jun 2013
7574 posts
Posted on 5/23/24 at 6:58 am to
I would love to know who exactly leaked this story to the press to put pressure on the Saints/Pels ownership.
Posted by choupiquesushi
yaton rouge
Member since Jun 2006
31255 posts
Posted on 5/23/24 at 7:09 am to
Gayle and Tom are not the same......
Posted by VetteGuy
Member since Feb 2008
30129 posts
Posted on 5/23/24 at 7:29 am to
IDGAF.

Pro football is dumb AF now, and unfortunately, due to NIL, college football is quickly headed the same way.

Posted by Geauxldilocks
Member since Aug 2018
2726 posts
Posted on 5/23/24 at 7:32 am to
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New Orleanians need the Saints and Pelicans to make them feel like they live in a bustling city instead of a shithole.


Then why do they keep electing woke corrupt leaders who accelerate its dive into shitehole status.

Agree NOLA is not a major league sports city by population, business community, and overall affluence.

If Gayle is financially wrecking another business this doesn’t bode well for Saints continuity.
Posted by choupiquesushi
yaton rouge
Member since Jun 2006
31255 posts
Posted on 5/23/24 at 7:38 am to
I wouldn’t blink if pelicans or saints bolted..
Posted by Adam Banks
District 5
Member since Sep 2009
32954 posts
Posted on 5/23/24 at 10:48 am to
quote:

What were you looking at then? Its a great venue especially after the upgrades.



Non functioning concession stand card readers, bad food, trough urinals cramped seats. Last game I was there was 2022 LSU v FSU so maybe that’s been fixed


Tiger stadium is a far better venue.
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
118871 posts
Posted on 5/23/24 at 10:51 am to
This is all pure political posturing
Posted by Swagga
504
Member since Dec 2009
16540 posts
Posted on 5/23/24 at 10:52 am to
This thread has provided some great stupidity from the OT per usual.
Posted by NIH
Member since Aug 2008
114266 posts
Posted on 5/23/24 at 10:56 am to
Tiger Stadium outside of about 2 areas is as no frills as it gets. Dome is comfortable as long as you’re not sitting in the poor seats.
Posted by Adam Banks
District 5
Member since Sep 2009
32954 posts
Posted on 5/23/24 at 11:03 am to
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Tiger Stadium outside of about 2 areas is as no frills as it gets. Dome is comfortable as long as you’re not sitting in the poor seats.





Posted by DallasTiger
THE Capital City
Member since Jan 2004
4285 posts
Posted on 5/23/24 at 11:22 am to
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quote:
the LSED won’t provide them with some documentation they are requesting related to the costs.

They're trying to hide a few brother-in-law deals


The corruption and incompetence associated with the never-ending projects intended to upgrade the Superdome are staggering.
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