Living the Dream Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Is this the franchise that moves to LA. Seems to be alot of chatter about this. But I thought Taz said SD had a new stadium deal in the works? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 SD's been working on that deal for 8 years, still no deal. That being said, Goodell said he wants to keep all the teams where they are. Take that for what it's worth I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I'm pretty sure it is Jacksonville that is moving. Their new name will be "The Real Teal" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 The new proposal is a downtown stadium next to the Padres. I'm still adamant that the Chargers will stay in SD. However, after 8 years of failed proposals, I'm starting to lose faith in the SD city counsel getting something done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Living the Dream Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 (edited) Isnt SD one of the most expensive places in the country to live, outside maybe NY. How has the city not taken care of this already. A small tax increase over 20 years would probably pay for most of it. A new stadium would obviously bring more Superbowls to the area, as well as more revenue to business around the new stadium, much like it has in Arlington Texas from the Cowboys. Where the Cowboys used to play, it was a run down part of Irving Texas, with very few quality restaurants and bars near by. And 35 minutes from downtown so it had nothing to do with the city of Dallas. I too think Jacksonville would be the most appropriate team to move. There is lil history there, the city isnt really big enough to support the team with so many other options for entertainment dollars in Florida. Green Bay is so successful selling out in a city just over 100K people because there is little other to do there for those dollars. Plus so many are willing to travel long distances to go to games. And you also have a rich history of that franchise. Seems Jacksonville has none of that, and they dont put out a winning product on the field either. Maybe LA could make them more relevant. Wonder what the team name would be if the Jags moved to LA.. The LA Drama Queens with MJD running his mouth so much about other players. Edited February 4, 2011 by Living the Dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 If you live in SD, and are a Chargers fan, would you atill be a fan of the LA team? They're only 90 minutes or so away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyromoball Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I really doubt it. The team that ends up moving won't be a traditional team that has years in their current city. I could see the Rams going back...but the obvious and most likely one is Jacksonville. They've had so many blackouts, are one of the youngest teams in the league, and there are two other teams in Florida. Trust me, I love there, and no one would miss them : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 If you live in SD, and are a Chargers fan, would you atill be a fan of the LA team? They're only 90 minutes or so away. 2 1/2hrs with no traffic. And yes I would, unlike when the Rams were hijacked to St.Louis. That broke my heart. I have actually let my knowledge of the current status of a new stadium slip as the talks have been stale for so long. I think McBoog or Chargerz would be more up to date than I. At least until I get caught up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 The Vikings are NOT going anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustOfBeenDrunk Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 The Vikings are NOT going anywhere aint that the truth !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boltnlava Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 The new proposal is a downtown stadium next to the Padres. I'm still adamant that the Chargers will stay in SD. However, after 8 years of failed proposals, I'm starting to lose faith in the SD city counsel getting something done. This is a different tune... Anyway- The new stadium deal is really reliant on redevelopment monies from California and the new Governor is trying to stop all those funds. If he succeeds, the stadium deal is dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 The new stadium deal is really reliant on redevelopment monies from California and the new Governor is trying to stop all those funds. If he succeeds, the stadium deal is dead. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turf Smurf Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 If you live in SD, and are a Chargers fan, would you atill be a fan of the LA team? They're only 90 minutes or so away. no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turf Smurf Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I really doubt it. The team that ends up moving won't be a traditional team that has years in their current city. I could see the Rams going back...but the obvious and most likely one is Jacksonville. They've had so many blackouts, are one of the youngest teams in the league, and there are two other teams in Florida. Trust me, I love there, and no one would miss them : ) no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turf Smurf Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 The Vikings are NOT going anywhere All the hooker filled party boats have already sailed south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBoog Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 The new stadium deal is really reliant on redevelopment monies from California and the new Governor is trying to stop all those funds. If he succeeds, the stadium deal is dead. This this. Governor Moonbeam also will sick his environnazis on the project to kill it as well. As it stands, the soil is supposedly "contaminated" and must be rehabilitated before the state will allow development. If they play this card, it will take years before they could start construction, further driving up the cost. It would be a great thing for the downtown area, though I am not sure how they handle getting the traffic in and out. Football games are different from baseball in this respect. I see the Chargers gone at some point in the next few years. If not LA, then San Antonio is still simmering in the background. They showed after Katrina that they could support an NFL team in that city. Texas=Football. Hell, they could probably fill a stadium in this state if they mover to Brownsville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricrelish Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 San Diego is one of the more expensive places to live. The games were blacked out this past season because they weren't selling out the games. How can the Chargers fan base disagree with the team moving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 The Vikings are NOT going anywhere Well, we will find out this Summer for sure. It is do or die for the MN legislature to decide whether to help build a new stadium or not. I can really see this going either way at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrumjuice Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 There is lil history there, the city isnt really big enough to support the team with so many other options for entertainment dollars in Florida. The Jags will be in LA for 2011, BANK ON IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBoog Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 It didn’t snow in San Diego. Nor did ice fall from the Qualcomm Stadium roof, as it did Friday at Cowboys Stadium, injuring several workers.Super Bowls should be held in destination cities. Dallas isn’t one. Roger Goodell has to know that. Being an employee, he just can’t say it. New stadiums be damned. Interesting article on the topic. LA has its issues as well. "It’s good to see Goodell was not overly moved by the typical Hollywood glitz that offered far more promise than substance." Does not only apply to the Chargers, but is a League wide concern as stated in the article. Interesting to see the commissioner sight the Chargers situation specifically and apply it to the whole league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Well, we will find out this Summer for sure. It is do or die for the MN legislature to decide whether to help build a new stadium or not. I can really see this going either way at this point. With our history of losing pro sports teams (North Stars, Lakers) and losing them but for the narrowest of divine interventions (T-Wolves, Twins), plus the third worst budget status by population in the US, plus the never ending drone of the anti-tax people who think paying an extra cent on a $200 purchase is the end of the world, plus the natural tightfistedness of the inhabitants, I'd say a Vikings stadium is unlikely. Then again, we thought that about the Twins and all it took was some farsighted people in the right place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 With our history of losing pro sports teams (North Stars, Lakers) and losing them but for the narrowest of divine interventions (T-Wolves, Twins), plus the third worst budget status by population in the US, plus the never ending drone of the anti-tax people who think paying an extra cent on a $200 purchase is the end of the world, plus the natural tightfistedness of the inhabitants, I'd say a Vikings stadium is unlikely. Then again, we thought that about the Twins and all it took was some farsighted people in the right place. I think Governor Dayton is ready to do it, but the new majority Republican Congress in MN has said that they are not inclined to issue any "corporate welfare" as they see it. Although they just approved a new St. Paul Saints stadium and renovations to the Target Center... so that's most likely just brave talk (hot air). Still, if it happens, there will have to be some kind of creative financing employed. I don't know why everyone seems to dismiss gambling as a means to raise money for a new stadium, but I think that's already off the table. Stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 The games were blacked out this past season because they weren't selling out the games. How can the Chargers fan base disagree with the team moving? I can only remember two that were blacked out this year after five or six years of sell-outs. None of the divisional games were blacked out. Part of the problem in selling out the games is that there are several thousand field level seats at Qualcomm Stadium that are either totally or partially obstructed due to the poor design of the stadium. They are always the last seats to be sold. I'm sure that can be said about other stadiums too, but at our old decrepit stadium it's especially difficult to sell those seats. Another problem here is the San Diego press has become exceptionally doom and gloom about the Bolts staying. Alot of people have been turned off by the constant rumors of the Chargers leaving San Diego and haven't been buying tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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