Stadium Poll

Papa Voodoo · 05-22-2014, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by exile

Just remember that the past few, and new, Superbowl awards have been to new stadiums. Second place is the same as last place.

True, but we would basically build a new stadium to land 1 superbowl. I'd personally rather keep the dome.

woody · 05-21-2014, 07:14 PM

I always heard what an amazing experience it was to visit lambeau, and how historic it was. I thought it was a dump compared to the Superdome. It doesn't even have individual seats, just benches without a backrest. There's nothing to see outside the stadium either. I think I remember a burger king? Plus, it was cold as heck and I only counted two good looking ladies the whole time I was there.

jegirouard · 05-21-2014, 08:07 PM

Rebuild it forever

pumpkindriver · 05-21-2014, 09:29 PM

Unlike all the other domes that came after ours, the SuperDome was built to last. I've seen 25 of the other NFL stadiums and most suffer from either bad location or were built cheaply. Seems like every 15 years a team wants a new stadium. Do it right the 1st time and it should last a minimum of 35 years. I fully expect our Saints to be playing in the SD for at least 10 more years.

woody · 05-21-2014, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by pumpkindriver

Unlike all the other domes that came after ours, the SuperDome was built to last. I've seen 25 of the other NFL stadiums and most suffer from either bad location or were built cheaply. Seems like every 15 years a team wants a new stadium. Do it right the 1st time and it should last a minimum of 35 years. I fully expect our Saints to be playing in the SD for at least 10 more years.

I agree. I've been to both St. Louis and MN many times. Those domes weren't at all comparable to the Superdome.

Rugby Saint II · 05-22-2014, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by pumpkindriver

Unlike all the other domes that came after ours, the SuperDome was built to last. I've seen 25 of the other NFL stadiums and most suffer from either bad location or were built cheaply. Seems like every 15 years a team wants a new stadium. Do it right the 1st time and it should last a minimum of 35 years. I fully expect our Saints to be playing in the SD for at least 10 more years.

Well said my friend.

lee909 · 05-22-2014, 01:30 AM

New stadiums are souless bowls. I say this as a soccer fan who has seen the atmosphere at new stadiums become more and more corporate with the atmosphere dying at grounds. The Dome is home and should be kept that way.

saintfan · 05-22-2014, 02:27 AM

No way. The Dome is an icon, like the river, and bourbon street, and etc and etc. Why a new stadium? So Roger will bring the Superbowl back?

Meh...

Let Mine-hahah have it. The NFL will keep coming back, because it's the best place for the game. The Dome is more than functional. What a colossal waste of money building a new stadium would be.

The Dude · 05-22-2014, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

No way. The Dome is an icon, like the river, and bourbon street, and etc and etc. Why a new stadium? So Roger will bring the Superbowl back?

Meh...

Let Mine-hahah have it. The NFL will keep coming back, because it's the best place for the game. The Dome is more than functional. What a colossal waste of money building a new stadium would be.

That's why I say gut it from the inside. It very much is an icon and a part of New Orleans that defines our skyline. I would not touch the exterior except for putting in a retractable roof which would be almost unnoticeable with the technology they have now days.
The inside is what needs to be updated. No more touchups but a major overhaul. Private bathrooms with TVs, REAL restaurants overhanging the edge of the field with big windows, rooms for conventions and corporate apartments, which bring in big money AND can help lure big business back to New Orleans.
I have seen these apartments in NASCAR stadiums and they generate a lot of revenue and are very impressive for out of town guests. They can also be used during Super Bowls to house the big wigs at ESPN, NFL owners, Goodell, etch.

saintfan · 05-22-2014, 02:28 AM

No way. The Dome is an icon, like the river, and bourbon street, and etc and etc. Why a new stadium? So Roger will bring the Superbowl back?

Meh...

Let Mine-hahah have it. The NFL will keep coming back, because it's the best place for the game. The Dome is more than functional. What a colossal waste of money building a new stadium would be.

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05-22-2014, 04:27 PM	#1
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,634	Re: Stadium Poll Originally Posted by exile Just remember that the past few, and new, Superbowl awards have been to new stadiums. Second place is the same as last place. True, but we would basically build a new stadium to land 1 superbowl. I'd personally rather keep the dome. OldMaid likes this.

05-21-2014, 07:14 PM	#2
woody 100th Post Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 181	Re: Stadium Poll I always heard what an amazing experience it was to visit lambeau, and how historic it was. I thought it was a dump compared to the Superdome. It doesn't even have individual seats, just benches without a backrest. There's nothing to see outside the stadium either. I think I remember a burger king? Plus, it was cold as heck and I only counted two good looking ladies the whole time I was there. pumpkindriver, Rugby Saint II and brees84 like this.
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05-21-2014, 08:07 PM	#3
jegirouard 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 121	Re: Stadium Poll Rebuild it forever
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05-21-2014, 09:29 PM	#4
pumpkindriver 500th Post Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Killeen, Tx. Posts: 932	Re: Stadium Poll Unlike all the other domes that came after ours, the SuperDome was built to last. I've seen 25 of the other NFL stadiums and most suffer from either bad location or were built cheaply. Seems like every 15 years a team wants a new stadium. Do it right the 1st time and it should last a minimum of 35 years. I fully expect our Saints to be playing in the SD for at least 10 more years. jeanpierre and Rugby Saint II like this.

05-21-2014, 09:40 PM	#5
woody 100th Post Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 181	Re: Stadium Poll Originally Posted by pumpkindriver Unlike all the other domes that came after ours, the SuperDome was built to last. I've seen 25 of the other NFL stadiums and most suffer from either bad location or were built cheaply. Seems like every 15 years a team wants a new stadium. Do it right the 1st time and it should last a minimum of 35 years. I fully expect our Saints to be playing in the SD for at least 10 more years. I agree. I've been to both St. Louis and MN many times. Those domes weren't at all comparable to the Superdome.
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05-22-2014, 02:51 PM	#6
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,153	Re: Stadium Poll Originally Posted by pumpkindriver Unlike all the other domes that came after ours, the SuperDome was built to last. I've seen 25 of the other NFL stadiums and most suffer from either bad location or were built cheaply. Seems like every 15 years a team wants a new stadium. Do it right the 1st time and it should last a minimum of 35 years. I fully expect our Saints to be playing in the SD for at least 10 more years. Well said my friend.

05-22-2014, 01:30 AM	#7
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,875 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Stadium Poll New stadiums are souless bowls. I say this as a soccer fan who has seen the atmosphere at new stadiums become more and more corporate with the atmosphere dying at grounds. The Dome is home and should be kept that way. jeanpierre and Rugby Saint II like this.

05-22-2014, 02:27 AM	#8
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Stadium Poll No way. The Dome is an icon, like the river, and bourbon street, and etc and etc. Why a new stadium? So Roger will bring the Superbowl back? Meh... Let Mine-hahah have it. The NFL will keep coming back, because it's the best place for the game. The Dome is more than functional. What a colossal waste of money building a new stadium would be.

05-22-2014, 10:37 PM	#9
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,060	Re: Stadium Poll Originally Posted by saintfan No way. The Dome is an icon, like the river, and bourbon street, and etc and etc. Why a new stadium? So Roger will bring the Superbowl back? Meh... Let Mine-hahah have it. The NFL will keep coming back, because it's the best place for the game. The Dome is more than functional. What a colossal waste of money building a new stadium would be. That's why I say gut it from the inside. It very much is an icon and a part of New Orleans that defines our skyline. I would not touch the exterior except for putting in a retractable roof which would be almost unnoticeable with the technology they have now days. The inside is what needs to be updated. No more touchups but a major overhaul. Private bathrooms with TVs, REAL restaurants overhanging the edge of the field with big windows, rooms for conventions and corporate apartments, which bring in big money AND can help lure big business back to New Orleans. I have seen these apartments in NASCAR stadiums and they generate a lot of revenue and are very impressive for out of town guests. They can also be used during Super Bowls to house the big wigs at ESPN, NFL owners, Goodell, etch.
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05-22-2014, 02:28 AM	#10
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Stadium Poll No way. The Dome is an icon, like the river, and bourbon street, and etc and etc. Why a new stadium? So Roger will bring the Superbowl back? Meh... Let Mine-hahah have it. The NFL will keep coming back, because it's the best place for the game. The Dome is more than functional. What a colossal waste of money building a new stadium would be.

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