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NFL's TV tumble and the stadium vote
Don: They "only" had just over 83,000 today, and they lost, to fall to 3-2. But at least they are paying for their own stadium, as opposed to another NFL franchise that is off to a 1-4 start and wants the city they play in to chip in $1.15 billion to build something we don't need.— October 9, 2016 5:47 p.m.
NFL's TV tumble and the stadium vote
Don: But he is off to a good start. A 3-1 record, and over 90,000 fans for both preseason games and the first regular season game. Getting reestablished in the LA area quickly, which makes it that much tougher for the Chargers to gain any kind of support up there should they move to LA.— October 9, 2016 2:08 p.m.
NFL's TV tumble and the stadium vote
Aren't the games streamed on Twitter or something? Plus, NFL Redzone is also cutting into regular network viewership numbers.— October 8, 2016 2:08 p.m.
Chargers, mayor, U-T collude on con job
Don: I'm sure the price has gone up (if the Kings are really for sale), since they will be playing in a new downtown arena in Sacramento this season.— October 4, 2016 4 p.m.
Chargers, mayor, U-T collude on con job
You might want to glance at the city charter before continuing your argument in favor of this project. And, out of curiosity, where will the money come from should TOT revenues fall short of expectations?— October 4, 2016 10:50 a.m.
Chargers, mayor, U-T collude on con job
Don: If the city could get someone else with a team to move here should the Chargers leave--AND get that someone to build a stadium for that team, I would be all for it. In this market, I just don't see that happening.— October 4, 2016 10:39 a.m.
Chargers, mayor, U-T collude on con job
Don: Completely agree with you, which is just another example why no one can believe anything Spanos or his minions say.— October 3, 2016 11:19 p.m.
Chargers, mayor, U-T collude on con job
Don: Many of those college stadiums have been refurbished--some several times. Also, the Q is almost 50 years old. By the time another team were to move here, the city would have probably torn it down for who know whatever reason. Getting someone to buy the Chargers and then build their own stadium here would probably cost $3-$4 billion minimum--I just don't see that happening. And should another team want to move here, the NFL owners would probably vote to NOT allow a team to move here without a new stadium.— October 3, 2016 11:18 p.m.
Chargers, mayor, U-T collude on con job
Don: Two things to remember. First, Spanos has already said he has a "great" deal to move into KroenkeWorld; secondly, remember that if another team were to move here, it would be in a new stadium. No team is moving here to play at the Q long-term. How much would THAT cost the taxpayers?— October 3, 2016 5:48 p.m.
Chargers, mayor, U-T collude on con job
Don: The Rams have played one home game, and drew 91,046 to the Coliseum. A perfect storm is brewing, and not in the Chargers favor. The Rams have gotten off to a 3-1 start, and tied for the lead in their division in the NFC. I would think the Rams would have another sell-out crowd this week. The Rams are reestablishing themselves in the LA area, while relatively few Angelinos want the Chargers to move to LA. In the meantime, the Chargers are self-destructing in the AFC West at 1-3, their attendance is dropping like a rock, and Spanos is promising the sun, moon and stars to anyone who he might think could get him a new stadium, er, convadium. Spanos has screwed himself--he has set the bar for money he claims the league and team will contribute towards a new facility. Should the Chargers lose with Measure C next month, I would hope Faulconer would tell Spanos that it's Mission Valley or nothing--downtown is out (and keep that $650 mil available that he was pledging to have to help build a new facility, as he will need it). We will see just how bad Spanos wants to stay in SD, and not have to deal with Kroenke as Kroenke's bitch, er, tenant in Inglewood.— October 3, 2016 3:34 p.m.