Sell the naming rights to the dome

SaintPauly · 03-30-2010, 08:17 PM

We have discussed alot of money issues over the last few months, and I thought that this would be a good question for a poll. If the state of Louisiana could sell the naming rights to the superdome, say McDonald's, Wal Mart, or maybe Hunt's Ketchup, would you be ok with it? I mean, this is the "nature" of business right?

SaintPauly · 03-30-2010, 08:23 PM

Quote from O' Brother Where Art Thou: "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY BOYS!!!" _ John Goodman

saintsfan601 · 03-30-2010, 08:24 PM

can't change the name of the superdome.That's legend.Although I thought your "Super Center Dome" idea in the other thread was hilarious.You crack me up man.By the way sorry to hear about your job.

SaintPauly · 03-30-2010, 08:33 PM

I appreciate it man. Another victim of corporate minds. It's all good I got a new job. Start tomorrow.

Back to the subject though, and this is purely hypothetical, but so was 3 Rivers Stadium, and Candlestick park. Both names changed due to the money that was made off of the sale.

This poll, in my mind is really a question of, "How far does business ethics go with some of our fans?" It's ok to give up a player, or not re-sign him, because it saves us money to be spent elsewhere for the team, but it's not ok to sell a name, that could mean millions of dollars for the state. Plus possible ticket price decreases, and possible rennovations on the dome itself.

lynwood · 03-30-2010, 08:44 PM

Tabasco Super Dome

MatthewT · 03-30-2010, 08:44 PM

The Saints have very little chance at changing the name of the Super Dome. It's been around since 1975. Corporate sponsors are smart enough to know it will always be the Super Dome. That is why the Saints have zero chance at cashing in on this issue.

papz · 03-30-2010, 08:44 PM

If it's going to generate more revenue for our team enabling us to continue to acquire top notch talent, why not?

SaintPauly · 03-30-2010, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

The Saints have very little chance at changing the name of the Super Dome. It's been around since 1975. Corporate sponsors are smart enough to know it will always be the Super Dome. That is why the Saints have zero chance at cashing in on this issue.

Once again, these were all things said before the 3 Rivers became Heinz Field, and Candlestick became Monster Park, and whatever other names it's had. I think it's been changed like three times.

And if I'm wrong, please correct me, but doesn't the State of Louisiana technically own the superdome? I'm sure concessions would have to made to the Saints for the deal to happen, but the sale would actually benefit Louisiana citizens more than it would the team.

Oh yeah, and the Niners have won 5 superbowls, have one of the most historical franchises in NFL history. Steelers have 6 championships, plus probably the strongest fan base in the world. Also very historical.

QBREES9 · 03-30-2010, 10:00 PM

The Lowe's Dome

WVSaint · 03-30-2010, 11:23 PM

Viva la Biodome! wait...pauley shore never works and is probably broke, scratch that idea.

View Poll Results: If possible, should the Saints sell the naming rights to the Superdome?
Yessir! It's all about the money!	23	45.10%
No way, that would be heresy!	28	54.90%
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03-30-2010, 08:17 PM	#1
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	Sell the naming rights to the dome We have discussed alot of money issues over the last few months, and I thought that this would be a good question for a poll. If the state of Louisiana could sell the naming rights to the superdome, say McDonald's, Wal Mart, or maybe Hunt's Ketchup, would you be ok with it? I mean, this is the "nature" of business right?

03-30-2010, 08:23 PM	#2
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Sell the naming rights to the dome Quote from O' Brother Where Art Thou: "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY BOYS!!!" _ John Goodman

03-30-2010, 08:24 PM	#3
saintsfan601 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Meridian MS Posts: 259	Re: Sell the naming rights to the dome can't change the name of the superdome.That's legend.Although I thought your "Super Center Dome" idea in the other thread was hilarious.You crack me up man.By the way sorry to hear about your job.

03-30-2010, 08:33 PM	#4
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Sell the naming rights to the dome I appreciate it man. Another victim of corporate minds. It's all good I got a new job. Start tomorrow. Back to the subject though, and this is purely hypothetical, but so was 3 Rivers Stadium, and Candlestick park. Both names changed due to the money that was made off of the sale. This poll, in my mind is really a question of, "How far does business ethics go with some of our fans?" It's ok to give up a player, or not re-sign him, because it saves us money to be spent elsewhere for the team, but it's not ok to sell a name, that could mean millions of dollars for the state. Plus possible ticket price decreases, and possible rennovations on the dome itself.
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03-30-2010, 08:44 PM	#5
lynwood 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hockley, Tx Posts: 1,515	Re: Sell the naming rights to the dome Tabasco Super Dome

03-30-2010, 08:44 PM	#6
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Sell the naming rights to the dome The Saints have very little chance at changing the name of the Super Dome. It's been around since 1975. Corporate sponsors are smart enough to know it will always be the Super Dome. That is why the Saints have zero chance at cashing in on this issue.

03-30-2010, 08:44 PM	#7
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,754	Re: Sell the naming rights to the dome If it's going to generate more revenue for our team enabling us to continue to acquire top notch talent, why not?

03-30-2010, 08:48 PM	#8
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Sell the naming rights to the dome Originally Posted by MatthewT The Saints have very little chance at changing the name of the Super Dome. It's been around since 1975. Corporate sponsors are smart enough to know it will always be the Super Dome. That is why the Saints have zero chance at cashing in on this issue. Once again, these were all things said before the 3 Rivers became Heinz Field, and Candlestick became Monster Park, and whatever other names it's had. I think it's been changed like three times. And if I'm wrong, please correct me, but doesn't the State of Louisiana technically own the superdome? I'm sure concessions would have to made to the Saints for the deal to happen, but the sale would actually benefit Louisiana citizens more than it would the team. Oh yeah, and the Niners have won 5 superbowls, have one of the most historical franchises in NFL history. Steelers have 6 championships, plus probably the strongest fan base in the world. Also very historical.
	What's popular is not always right, and what's right is not always popular.....

03-30-2010, 10:00 PM	#9
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Sell the naming rights to the dome The Lowe's Dome

03-30-2010, 11:23 PM	#10
WVSaint 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 807	Re: Sell the naming rights to the dome Viva la Biodome! wait...pauley shore never works and is probably broke, scratch that idea.