NFL coming back to LA? - Page 3

milquetoast · #41 Posted **Apr 18, 2008, 7:45 AM**

THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY INDUSTRIALISTS OF ANAHEIM!

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Quixote · #42 Posted **Apr 18, 2008, 8:28 AM**

There's plenty of room to build something here:

From Flickr, by _YoYoH_

edkao · #43 Posted **Apr 18, 2008, 8:38 AM**

I think what everyone is forgetting is this:

The Los Angeles Coliseum is a HISTORICAL LANDMARK.

You have to preserve the look of the Coliseum if you want to do any kind of renovation. The preservationists are using Soldier Field as a example of what NOT to do when renovating a historical landmark stadium. Just as the Rose Bowl upgrades fell thru. Because of the historical landmark designation, no way any modern modification is going to happen to the Coliseum or the Rose Bowl.

I believe a new stadium if the only way to go. A modern facility, forget parking (I wish), built transit next to the stadium.

I agree City of Industry location is not ideal, have you tried to drive on the 60 Freeway near Industry? On a Sunday? Nor is City of Irwindale an ideal location. I would like to say the best location would be where Dodger Stadium is... But that's another can of worms.

RuFFy · #44 Posted **Apr 18, 2008, 12:41 PM**

I think this is a great idea. We need to face the facts.. EVERYONE in the City of LA has something to say AGAINST a stadium. Next to staples center, the rail yard, the coliseum, the rose bowl, long beach, the state, Carson.. the list goes on and on.. So Roski did the one thing nobody thought could be done, he proposed it in a business friendly community with 777 residents. He owns the land and this will NOT be the first time a Stadium is located outside the city borders. The Giants/Jets play in another state for crying out loud. I understand the sense of pride, but it's been done before. Roski is trying to make the NFL a reality for Los Angeles and realistically speaking, this might be the city's only chance.

JDRCRASH · #45 Posted **Apr 18, 2008, 5:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by ladowntowner

According to wiki, a grand total of 777 people lived in Industry at the time of the 2000 census. That's one hell of a hometown fan base.

Are you kidding me??!!

Thats smaller than Irwindale!!!

RuFFy · #46 Posted **Apr 18, 2008, 10:50 PM**

Hmm... San Diego is looking for a new Stadium..

Los Angeles Chargers (again).. We'll see.. Anyhow.. Roski is saying the stadium is a sure thing.

dragonsky · #47 Posted **Apr 19, 2008, 4:29 AM**

Coliseum doesn't have room for luxury suites or balconies, which can really produce enough incomes and cash flows for the professional football team.

sopas ej · #48 Posted **Apr 19, 2008, 3:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by StethJeff

This proposal is worse than every other proposal for an NFL stadium in LA. I'd easily take the Rose Bowl, Coliseum, Anaheim, Carson, etc. ideas before this one.

Carson too? Carson is just as ugly as the City of Industry, if not uglier. And apart from the very little-used 110 Freeway busway, Carson isn't really transit-handy, either.

sopas ej · #49 Posted **Apr 19, 2008, 3:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by JDRCRASH

Are you kidding me??!!

Thats smaller than Irwindale!!!

Hehe not as small as the City of Vernon, another mostly industrial city. Its population according to the 2000 census is only 91.

As an aside, these cities incorporated as special tax shelters for businesses and industry, something that wouldn't be allowed today because in the 1960s, California counties established LAFCOs (Local Agency Formation Commissions), which allows for a more orderly and fair process of determining community self-rule. So it doesn't allow special interest groups to form their own cities just because they want tax shelters for industry, or form an entirely gated exclusive residential city (like Bradbury, Hidden Hills, Rolling Hills).

JDRCRASH · #50 Posted **Apr 21, 2008, 3:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by Westsidelife

There's plenty of room to build something here:

From Flickr, by _YoYoH_

Thats what i've been trying to say; all of that land southeast of Downtown is only being used for Industrial and Manufacturing purposes, so it would be perfect for a Stadium.

StethJeff · #51 Posted **Apr 25, 2008, 1:43 AM**

Hopefully the Chavez Ravine idea gains some more traction. With all of the grand plans that the McCourts have for Dodger stadium and their push for public transport there, wouldn't this be a logical place for an NFL team to call home?

- Close to the "center" of the Socal metro
- Actually in the city of Los Angeles
- Possible sight-lines to Downtown
- In an already established professional sporting complex area
- Probable improved transport to the area that would no doubt get an even bigger push if another 80,000+ stadium were built there
- Perhaps improve the already up-and-coming surrounding areas

StethJeff · #52 Posted **Apr 25, 2008, 1:50 AM**

In addition, I'd also like to plug my idea for a new team name if an expansion team were created or if a preexisting franchise were to relocate here: The Los Angeles Mammoth.

- Cute and furry vs. Mean and intimidating. Marketing bonanza!
- Speaks to LA being a 'mammoth' metro
- Plays up LA's rich paleontology
- Original team name
- Ray Romano voice-overs

ReDSPork02 · #53 Posted **Apr 25, 2008, 3:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by StethJeff

In addition, I'd also like to plug my idea for a new team name if an expansion team were created or if a preexisting franchise were to relocate here: The Los Angeles Mammoth.

- Cute and furry vs. Mean and intimidating. Marketing bonanza!
- Speaks to LA being a 'mammoth' metro
- Plays up LA's rich paleontology
- Original team name
- Ray Romano voice-overs

lol, I prefer the Gladiators!! cuz we already haave the TRojans!! so it sticks to an ancient theme.

If he wants to build it fine, as long as TAX payers money isnt used !!!! AND I will be bold in saying that this is the last proposal ANYONE will make in years! Its this or Nothing!

JDRCRASH · #54 Posted **Apr 25, 2008, 4:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by ReDSPork02

lol, I prefer the Gladiators!!

LOL, thats the same name I was thinking of!

I can just see it now!!!!... "The Los Angeles Gladiators"!!!

JDRCRASH · #55 Posted **Apr 25, 2008, 4:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by StethJeff

In addition, I'd also like to plug my idea for a new team name if an expansion team were created or if a preexisting franchise were to relocate here: The Los Angeles Mammoth.

- Cute and furry vs. Mean and intimidating. Marketing bonanza!
- Speaks to LA being a 'mammoth' metro
- Plays up LA's rich paleontology
- Original team name
- Ray Romano voice-overs

StethJeff · #56 Posted **Apr 26, 2008, 6:50 PM**

Yeah but the gladiator/spartan/trojan idea is tired, especially in this city.

Mammoths are prehistoric! And we have them across from a Koo Koo Roo!

JDRCRASH · #57 Posted **Apr 28, 2008, 3:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by StethJeff

Yeah but the gladiator/spartan/trojan idea is tired, especially in this city.

Mammoths are prehistoric! And we have them across from a Koo Koo Roo!

Okay, what about "The Los Angeles Earthquakes"?

StethJeff · #58 Posted **Apr 29, 2008, 1:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by JDRCRASH

Okay, what about "The Los Angeles Earthquakes"?

how is that original? might be one of the most recycled sports names in California - rancho cucamonga quakes, San jose earthquakes, etc.

JDRCRASH · #59 Posted **Apr 29, 2008, 5:18 PM**

Not everything has to be original. Besides, it makes more sense then calling them the "Mammoths".

StethJeff · #60 Posted **Apr 29, 2008, 7:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by JDRCRASH

Not everything has to be original.

if you lack creativity and can't think on your own, then i suppose you're right. why not just do what everyone else does?