Around the NFL Offseason 2013

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by mooby

Why not? Just think about all the popular old steel mills that have been abandoned since the 70's that you can explore? Or the gritty assholishness of the Steeler fans? "6 rings baby, oh yeah best franchise of all time in the NFL, plus we got Sid the Kid and the Pirates are in 1st place! Greatest city of all time!"

Who wouldn't want to go visit that?

You can get that anywhere in the country unfortunately.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by mooby

Why not? Just think about all the popular old steel mills that have been abandoned since the 70's that you can explore? Or the gritty assholishness of the Steeler fans? "6 rings baby, oh yeah best franchise of all time in the NFL, plus we got Sid the Kid and the Pirates are in 1st place! Greatest city of all time!"

Who wouldn't want to go visit that?

Yeah I dont think family vacation = Shittsburg

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I actually think reducing stadium size as a whole is a good idea. 50K might be too small but the 85K and larger stadiums lend themselves to being flooded by opposing team fans.

So who will cover the revenue loss of those seats, other fans ,the NFL ?Wasn't one reason the Raiders moved before was for a bigger fan base and stadium?

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Giantone

So who will cover the revenue loss of those seats, other fans ,the NFL ?Wasn't one reason the Raiders moved before was for a bigger fan base and stadium?

I obviously haven't studied the dynamics, but something that I think about is a 3D/IMAX broadcasting partnership with major movie chains, problem I imagine is most of the concession money would be lost, but maybe some creative businessmen could create models that work.

Maybe NFL could even build (or buy closed out) theaters and renovate them into "Satellite Stadiums" that hold Sunday/Monday/Thursday games, and that way they keep the concession money in house. Other days could be filled with feature films, especially in the summer months, and probably throw in NFL Films days too, where "Best of " regional team games are shown. In Skins country for example, a RFK size stadium, plus regional theater satellites in a few Richmond counties, PG County, Alexandria and Silver Springs, would probably all draw capacity crowds, and make the "at the stadium" experience better.

Satellite theaters make even more sense in rural cities where NFL fans rarely get to experience the feel of live action.

Again, maybe none of this is plausible, but I think it's worth considering over these mega-stadiums.



My guess is that losing the concession money is the biggest reason that stadiums won't shrink, and I don't know a solution to that.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by HailGreen28

A Pittsburgh buddy of mine swears nobody else "invades" Heinz field successfully, at about 70K seating capacity I think.

Wait till that team starts losing a few years in a row. That'll change.

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I actually think reducing stadium size as a whole is a good idea. 50K might be too small but the 85K and larger stadiums lend themselves to being flooded by opposing team fans.

Owners don't care about that. Revenue is the main factor here.

[skinsfan69]

I would take Pittsburgh fans anytime, anywhere over Eagles fans. They are the worst.

[Chico23231]

Keith Olbermann returns to ESPN for late-night program - ESPN

Wow ESPN giving Olbermann a late night show? Kinda shocking

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Keith Olbermann returns to ESPN for late-night program - ESPN

Wow ESPN giving Olbermann a late night show? Kinda shocking

Yuck.

[SmootSmack]

Dolphins CEO Mike Dee leaving to take same role with Padres

Miami Dolphins In Depth

[NC_Skins]

Y! SPORTS

What a jerkoff. Glad he's on the Giants.

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Y! SPORTS

What a jerkoff. Glad he's on the Giants.

We're glad to have him. Took awhile for you to find this ,bet you have been busy with all you other activates .

[mooby]

Originally Posted by Giantone

We're glad to have him. Took awhile for you to find this ,bet you have been busy with all you other activates .

I know you feel compelled to defend Cruz because you're a Giants fan, but he does come off a bit unhappy with his deal in the article. I guess my whole thing is, if you didn't like the deal, why'd you sign it? If it's money you want and the Giants weren't offering enough, why not play out your deal and see what free agency gives you? Either way I don't see this being a big issue in the grand scheme of things, let alone something we'll remember next year. And sure it's all about context, but the impression the article gives is that he doesn't sound happy, and his quote supports that notion.

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by mooby

I know you feel compelled to defend Cruz because you're a Giants fan, but he does come off a bit unhappy with his deal in the article. I guess my whole thing is, if you didn't like the deal, why'd you sign it? If it's money you want and the Giants weren't offering enough, why not play out your deal and see what free agency gives you? Either way I don't see this being a big issue in the grand scheme of things, let alone something we'll remember next year. And sure it's all about context, but the impression the article gives is that he doesn't sound happy, and his quote supports that notion.

As I said about Cruz last year ,just because they stick a microphone in your face doesn't mean you have to say something . While I agree with what you said ....the point he was making was that he most likely would have made more somewhere else had he wanted to leave NY but no matter how you say it , it sounds stupid.

[mbedner3420]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Dolphins CEO Mike Dee leaving to take same role with Padres

Miami Dolphins In Depth

Baseball over football? Terrible decision...

[mredskins]

After what Cruz did for the families of Newtown I just have mad respect for him.

I never thought of Cruz as one of the bad guys of the NFL. He is actually pretty feel good story.

I think there is a lot of haters going to hate on this web site because he has burned the skins a few times.