CFL Current/Future Franchises - Page 10

dsim249 · #**181** Posted **Dec 18, 2009, 7:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

The typical western image of a poor Maritime fisherman on pogey huddled in his shack eating fish stew and tossing another log on the fire to keep out the Winter's chill is getting a little dated......

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Originally Posted by Nathan

The same can be said about the image of the poor prairie farmer living in the hinterland (Saskatchewan) and that there is nothing to do here.

Ohhh let's do every province!

The old codger of a Québécois slurping pea soup in an... igloo!?!

Distill3d · #**182** Posted **Dec 18, 2009, 8:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by dsim249

Ohhh let's do every province!

The old codger of a Québécois slurping pea soup in an... igloo!?!

Don't forget the excessive poutine and smoked meat sandwiches...

...anyways, back to football

SHOFEAR · #**183** Posted **Dec 18, 2009, 5:17 PM**

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The typical western image of a poor Maritime fisherman on pogey huddled in his shack eating fish stew and tossing another log on the fire to keep out the Winter's chill is getting a little dated......

.....and drunk on Screech and singing I's The B'ye. Thats what I remember from my 3 years living in nfld.

JayM · #**184** Posted **Dec 19, 2009, 6:18 AM**

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Originally Posted by circle33

Source: Argonauts.ca

Awesome Pictures!

-Harlington- · #**185** Posted **Dec 19, 2009, 5:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by SHOFEAR

.....and drunk on Screech and singing I's The B'ye. Thats what I remember from my 3 years living in nfld.

ahaha, gotta love the atlantic

Reggae Boyz Ja · #**186** Posted **Dec 19, 2009, 6:07 PM**

they need to add a Quebec city, halifax, ottawa again, windsor and london ontario. And in the west add add a team in saskatoon, then call regina the rough riders. add a team on vacouver island, then move winnipeg back to the west!!

Calgarian · #**187** Posted **Dec 19, 2009, 6:33 PM**

If Saskatchewan can support a team, then so can the Maritimes!!

JayM · #**188** Posted **Dec 19, 2009, 8:40 PM**

I like to note that more then anything the fact Saskatchewan can support a team is solely based on its people. The community support is what drives this team and makes it able for the teams' existence in a smaller populated area.

JayM · #**189** Posted **Dec 19, 2009, 10:30 PM**

Judge Allows sale
PONTIAC, Mich - A judge has rejected a request to block a US$583,000 sale of the 80,300-seat Pontiac Silverdome to a Canadian company. The former home to the Detroit Lions and Detroit Pistons was built in 1975 for $56 million, or about $220 million today. Pope John Paul II, Michael Jackson and the Rolling Stones all appeared as the venue. Some residents of the suburban Pontiac sued to block the sale to Toronto-based Triple Properties Inc., which plans to use it for sports events.

Distill3d · #**190** Posted **Dec 19, 2009, 10:39 PM**

^The Silverdome sold for ONLY $583,000 US?!?! Holy hell batman!

JayM · #**191** Posted **Dec 19, 2009, 11:01 PM**

Yeah a little cheap eh!

Distill3d · #**192** Posted **Dec 20, 2009, 12:02 AM**

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Yeah a little cheap eh!

Well, I mean, thats less than the average house price in Vancouver...

JayM · #**193** Posted **Dec 20, 2009, 9:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by Distill3d

Well, I mean, thats less than the average house price in Vancouver...

There must be a valid reason as to why the price is so low. Example could be in need of major repairs not visible. Who knows but for 80,300 seat stadium thats a steal.

thurmas · #**194** Posted **Dec 21, 2009, 3:43 AM**

it just shows what a wreck the Detroit economy is

sdimedru · #**195** Posted **Dec 21, 2009, 9:34 PM**

I read in an article somewhere it had to do with the fact it was a blind bid, detroit economy, the fact it might be difficult to fill for events...

Apparently the owner said he has enough cashflow to keep it afloat (prop taxes & bills) for a few years, before he'll need events to keep the business going....

I believe it was a Globe & Mail article a few weeks ago...

JayM · #**196** Posted **Dec 24, 2009, 7:18 AM**

Empire Field announcement

bclions.comTV host Calum MacLeod chats with Lions vice president of businesss, George Chayka at the future site of the club's outdoor stadium for the 2010 season.
Posted: December 22, 2009
http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/10401

JayM · #**197** Posted **Dec 24, 2009, 7:29 AM**

Lions to play outdoors in 2010
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December 23, 2009

CFL.ca Staff

VANCOUVER – The wait is over for the BC Lions Football Club and its fans as the BC Pavilion Corporation (PAVCO) along with officials from the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) announced today that a temporary stadium will be constructed on the grounds of Empire Fields.

“We are very excited about today’s announcement and it’s an early Christmas gift for our fans,” said Lions vice president, business, George Chayka. “We have a tremendous opportunity in 2010 to provide our fans with a season to remember as we return to the birthplace of Lions football for the first time in 27 years.”

The one-year move to Empire Fields became necessary following PAVCO’s announcement earlier this year that construction on a new retractable roof for BC Place would not be completed until July 2011. The BC Lions will host the 99th Grey Cup at BC Place in November 2011.

“After one look at the conceptual drawings I believe our fans will be very impressed with what we have in store next year,” added Chayka.

Completely enclosed on all four sides with an approximate seating capacity of 27,500, the new Lions’ den will be a cozy fit for fans. Individual seats totaling 20,100 will run along the side lines and another 7,400 bench-style seats will occupy the end zones. Sideline seats between the goal lines will be covered and a limited number of private boxes will also be constructed along with media facilities, concessions, stadium level lighting, scoreboards, a video board and washrooms.

Quick Facts:

• Location: Empire Fields at the PNE, previous site of Empire Stadium

• Seating capacity: 27,500 seats - sideline seats will be covered

• Number of private boxes: 12

• Cost: $14 million covered by PAVCO’s operational budget

• Builder: Nussli

• Construction period: Approximately 10 weeks

• Number of seating technicians required to build stadium: 50-60

• Stadium lighting will allow games to be played at night

Distill3d · #**198** Posted **Dec 24, 2009, 7:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by JayM

Lions to play outdoors in 2010
< Return to Article

December 23, 2009

CFL.ca Staff

VANCOUVER – The wait is over for the BC Lions Football Club and its fans as the BC Pavilion Corporation (PAVCO) along with officials from the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) announced today that a temporary stadium will be constructed on the grounds of Empire Fields.

“We are very excited about today’s announcement and it’s an early Christmas gift for our fans,” said Lions vice president, business, George Chayka. “We have a tremendous opportunity in 2010 to provide our fans with a season to remember as we return to the birthplace of Lions football for the first time in 27 years.”

The one-year move to Empire Fields became necessary following PAVCO’s announcement earlier this year that construction on a new retractable roof for BC Place would not be completed until July 2011. The BC Lions will host the 99th Grey Cup at BC Place in November 2011.

“After one look at the conceptual drawings I believe our fans will be very impressed with what we have in store next year,” added Chayka.

Completely enclosed on all four sides with an approximate seating capacity of 27,500, the new Lions’ den will be a cozy fit for fans. Individual seats totaling 20,100 will run along the side lines and another 7,400 bench-style seats will occupy the end zones. Sideline seats between the goal lines will be covered and a limited number of private boxes will also be constructed along with media facilities, concessions, stadium level lighting, scoreboards, a video board and washrooms.

Quick Facts:

• Location: Empire Fields at the PNE, previous site of Empire Stadium

• Seating capacity: 27,500 seats - sideline seats will be covered

• Number of private boxes: 12

• Cost: $14 million covered by PAVCO’s operational budget

• Builder: Nussli

• Construction period: Approximately 10 weeks

• Number of seating technicians required to build stadium: 50-60

• Stadium lighting will allow games to be played at night

For a temporary stadium, thats still impressive. Though, I'm still holding out hope that it becomes a more permanent stadium.

JayM · #**199** Posted **Dec 24, 2009, 7:56 AM**

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Originally Posted by Distill3d

For a temporary stadium, thats still impressive. Though, I'm still holding out hope that it becomes a more permanent stadium.

Fourteen million for that that is pretty impressive. Yet only temporary. Second BC/Vancouver team? hmmm haha

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If they can build that for $14 Million I am sure other places that wish to have a CFL team can follow up on that cost.

Distill3d · #**200** Posted **Dec 24, 2009, 9:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by JayM

Fourteen million for that that is pretty impressive. Yet only temporary. Second BC/Vancouver team? hmmm haha

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If they can build that for $14 Million I am sure other places that wish to have a CFL team can follow up on that cost.

The big reason for the low cost is the reusing of Olympic bleachers from events at Cypress and Whistler.

A second Vancouver/BC CFL team? Hmmm maybe...permanent home for the Whitecaps perhaps??