Saintswrath

Huh? I need an explanation on why SunLife Stadium (Miami) is still in Rotation and only 9 years younger than the Superdome..


You are right in some ways but after Renovations The Superdome will be re-marketable for Superbowl bids every other bid..

We already have the Superbowl 2013. it would be totally unfair to have the Superdome Host 2014 thats why it wasn't on the list for this selection process, hopefully after all of the fancy renovations and the Big upgrades being done around the Benson Tower with Outside area and tailgating and Sports entertainment hotels and such the city can put it's self in regular bid contest along with the fancy newer stadiums..
We beat University of Phoenix Stadium (A BRAND NEW STADIUM) and Sunlife Stadium -Miami for the 2013 bid, Benson tried to get 2012 but the state and Saints org didn't have the agreement nailed down at the time so New Orleans was a no-no obviously, a couple of weeks after the agreement was official we won the 2013 Bid, that Old 1985 Stadium Beat out all of those fancy new billion dollar stadiums lol..

2015 will probably put some new stadiums in the bid, and London might even get in the mix who knows, but there are talks about it happening, but hopefully New Orleans get that one too..

In 2014 New Orleans will have hosted 10 Superbowls which will tie with Miami, Miami hosted their tenth Superbowl this year, if Katrina wouldn't have been a factor New Orleans would probably be about to host it's 11th or 12th Superbowl in the future...
With New Orleans im thinking the League owners really don't care about having the fancy crap in stadiums they like the convenience, the ambiance and the way the city is arranged to host such events, the whole city acts as a ball room in a way, everything is easy to get too, and the food and entertainment all over the place is superb, they like how "We" (The city) does it, not how the Stadium does.. all the stadium is for is putting butts in seats to watch the game and make some money, Before and after the games is where people get their kicks, thats why other cities hate when Miami and New Orleans throw their hats in to host, They could have the most expensive structure on the planet with all the plasma TV's in the world, but they still can't do it like New Orleans can and they do hate it when we win em..


Look, Eventually we're going to have to leave the Superdome, but i think it still has life, at least another 15 years in her until it's time to leave the nest and make a new one, im glad we're waiting for all of these new stadiums to be built, by the time we're ready to get a new stadium we'll be one of few cities building another Landmark type of Stadium, we did it with the Superdome, now lets wait for all of these other cities to do their thing, we'll watch and see how big and bad their new toys are, and then we'll pull off building another incredible structure that will win over the NFL world, Can you imagine what type of materials and Architecture designs that we'll be able to use by then? we'll be on some Jetson's/Back to the Future type of stadium, while other cities are already locked in their stadium deals and unable to build for the next 30-50 years, we'll be building brand new, new style, futuristic, craziness that will not be ignored just like the Superdome was.. I can wait on it, none of the New Stadiums out impress me but the University of Phoenix stadium anyway, the Screen in the Dallas Stadium is the only eye catching thing they have, so meh.. i'll wait for some New Blood Architect to put New Orleans on the map again with some crazy design no one else thought of and make other cities copy us lol..

CheramieIII

I just can't see them playing the 1st week in February in New Jersey when the average tempature is 26 and wind speed is 25 miles per hour. I wouldn't pay $2,000.00 for those tickets.

SAINT_MICHAEL

Agreed. I'd say the same thing about games held that time of year in San Fran as well. While it's not down to 26 degrees, the wind and rain can make for a lousy time at the ballpark (unless they turn the new stadium into a dome).

But it's about more than the enjoyment/comfort of the people in the stands. It's about having the weather not affect the game so much that it dictates the outcome or overly influences how the game is played as well. That is why they've held outdoor superbowls in warm weather spots. They don't want to take away a team's great passing game or contribute to another's great D by having a frozen mess on the field.

If we had played the Colts outdoors in nasty weather in New York, San Fran, Philly etc. I bet it would have been an ugly came to watch since both teams are heavy on the passing offense. it would have suffered in ratings too if it was a sloppy mess of a game. The NFL can't control that for the playoffs, but they can for the SB. I doubt it will happen. JMO

CheramieIII

Yeah could you see the Colts and Saints play to a 6-3 final score. We win of course.

SaintPauly

You guys need to remember, it's all about revenue. And in cities like San Fran, Los Angeles, and New York, your not only talking about major tv markets, you are also talking about 3 of the top 5 most expensive places to live in this country. More seats to sell, in larger stadiums, and more people that can afford the high price tags on the merchandise.

st thomas

i voted new york with the other guy, only because i like to win and thats where tahe next one will be at. hope its clear with blizard condition so we can be nice and warm at home or at party and we can't see lines on the field and who has the ball and the field goal are all wide right or left and the game goes on for 4:50 a game they'all come crying home.

Saint_LB

I've mentioned this in the past, but now I'm starting to wonder if my memory is correct. Does anyone remember around the time the Superdome originally opened that there was talk about making NO and the Dome the permanent spot for the SB? If anyone else remembers this, pleas let me know because I'm almost positive I remember talk like that.

HouYat

I remember years ago there was some talk about putting NO into a permanent rotation with Miami, LA and one other city selected by the owners, but I don't ever remember serious discussions on NO being a permanent spot for the SB.

Saint_LB

Maybe that's what I'm remembering...thanks.

Crusader

If I could afford the tickets I would not care where it was played and actually I would like it to be somwhere cold. Weather should be a factor in football.