Stadium Poll

Rugby Saint II · 05-22-2014, 03:51 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.

Papa Voodoo · 05-22-2014, 05:27 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.

The Dude · 05-22-2014, 11:37 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.

TheOak · 05-23-2014, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by exile

New Orleans learned a valuable lesson in defeat on Tuesday. It's not about the bid -- at least not when there's a new stadium in the mix.

By all accounts, Minneapolis' bid fell well short in almost every way from the ones presented by New Orleans and Indianapolis. It wasn't as financially rewarding or creatively ambitious. And it mattered not.

Few can play Monday morning quarterback better than colleague Peter King of Sports Illustrated. He made an excellent point this week about the NFL's decision. Why couldn't the NFL have just awarded the 2018 Super Bowl to New Orleans and the 2019 game to Minneapolis.

Next Super Bowl will be awhile for New Orleans | Thursday's Dunc Shot | NOLA.com

"After Tuesday's announcement, Minnesota bid committee co-chair Marilyn Carlson Nelson said it would have been "very discouraging" for other cities if New Orleans won again to maintain its perfect batting average."

Tighten up Marilyn, is that why your Vikings suck ballz? They are discouraged that other teams are winning more?

The Dude · 05-23-2014, 01:30 PM

It seems like Indianapolis is almost always in the running? I have never been there so I cannot say from experience but from what I hear its a pretty bland city.

Exxcalibur · 05-23-2014, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by exile

So let's make a poll!

LOL!

If only to cheer up Danno a little.

(And Ill take death.. I mean Cake... Oops)

OldMaid · 05-23-2014, 08:23 PM

The Dome is one of th very few things we got right. It does define N.O skyline. You are so right.
To build another SuperduperDome..where? Metairie away from the tourist attractions.
Over the Lake? Same thing.
Even where Benson proposed by the Claiborne/Municpal Audtiorm way. That is the edge of teh Quraters, ghetto and dangerous.
The Dome is on the business side of Downtown and the heart of teh toruist things.

The Dome will have to continue to be done some kind of way to update the inside. Many here have made good point about the interior.
Lighter, brighter, retaurants inside...etc.

I have not been to N.O. in a long time. What happend to the Hyatt and N.O. Centre?
I remember going to games at night back then when it was all up and running and people used the N.O. from parking, shopping, etc. before the game. It was an extension of the Dome in a way. I remember my parent's club had dinner at the Hyatt before the game as did many people.

The retractable roof idea is the new thing for stadiums. I get that. The weather in N.O. is hot as hell in the day and muggy hot at night. Only difference at night is there is no sun.
I remember when in the 1980's at a night game, the air was out in the Dome. UGH,it was awful. With air circuits on full blast and a retractable roof, it would still be miserable.

Also, it rains ...often...night, day, anytime.

Ashley · 05-24-2014, 10:30 AM

No we dont need another stadium. Look up at the upgrades we have put into the place just since '10. If we drop some more into it (which I am all in favor of upgrading) right now or the next 5 yrs ,we got to be close to that billion dollar fig which these other New so called state of the art stadiums are at now. change the top/ expand it/ big tv's whatever, dont tell me it cant be done. Cause it can
I dont want to drive to the snore shore, or Kenner for gods sake to see the game.

AsylumGuido · 05-29-2014, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by TwistedTiger

True, just need to learn how to keep the lights on!

Not a Superdome issue. Watch your tongue.

NOLA54 · 05-29-2014, 08:08 PM

Jerry's palace is a good example of a waste of money. They have GO-GO Girls in cages. What's that about?

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05-22-2014, 03:51 PM	#31
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	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, 05:27 PM	#32
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,633	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.

05-22-2014, 11:37 PM	#33
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	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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05-23-2014, 01:21 PM	#34
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Re: Stadium Poll Originally Posted by exile New Orleans learned a valuable lesson in defeat on Tuesday. It's not about the bid -- at least not when there's a new stadium in the mix. By all accounts, Minneapolis' bid fell well short in almost every way from the ones presented by New Orleans and Indianapolis. It wasn't as financially rewarding or creatively ambitious. And it mattered not. Few can play Monday morning quarterback better than colleague Peter King of Sports Illustrated. He made an excellent point this week about the NFL's decision. Why couldn't the NFL have just awarded the 2018 Super Bowl to New Orleans and the 2019 game to Minneapolis. Next Super Bowl will be awhile for New Orleans \| Thursday's Dunc Shot \| NOLA.com "After Tuesday's announcement, Minnesota bid committee co-chair Marilyn Carlson Nelson said it would have been "very discouraging" for other cities if New Orleans won again to maintain its perfect batting average." Tighten up Marilyn, is that why your Vikings suck ballz? They are discouraged that other teams are winning more?

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05-23-2014, 01:30 PM	#35
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: Stadium Poll It seems like Indianapolis is almost always in the running? I have never been there so I cannot say from experience but from what I hear its a pretty bland city.
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05-23-2014, 06:57 PM	#36
Exxcalibur Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,389	Re: Stadium Poll Originally Posted by exile So let's make a poll! LOL! If only to cheer up Danno a little. (And Ill take death.. I mean Cake... Oops) hagan714 and exile like this.

05-23-2014, 08:23 PM	#37
OldMaid Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,910 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Stadium Poll The Dome is one of th very few things we got right. It does define N.O skyline. You are so right. To build another SuperduperDome..where? Metairie away from the tourist attractions. Over the Lake? Same thing. Even where Benson proposed by the Claiborne/Municpal Audtiorm way. That is the edge of teh Quraters, ghetto and dangerous. The Dome is on the business side of Downtown and the heart of teh toruist things. The Dome will have to continue to be done some kind of way to update the inside. Many here have made good point about the interior. Lighter, brighter, retaurants inside...etc. I have not been to N.O. in a long time. What happend to the Hyatt and N.O. Centre? I remember going to games at night back then when it was all up and running and people used the N.O. from parking, shopping, etc. before the game. It was an extension of the Dome in a way. I remember my parent's club had dinner at the Hyatt before the game as did many people. The retractable roof idea is the new thing for stadiums. I get that. The weather in N.O. is hot as hell in the day and muggy hot at night. Only difference at night is there is no sun. I remember when in the 1980's at a night game, the air was out in the Dome. UGH,it was awful. With air circuits on full blast and a retractable roof, it would still be miserable. Also, it rains ...often...night, day, anytime.

05-24-2014, 10:30 AM	#38
Ashley Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Co Posts: 2,760	Re: Stadium Poll No we dont need another stadium. Look up at the upgrades we have put into the place just since '10. If we drop some more into it (which I am all in favor of upgrading) right now or the next 5 yrs ,we got to be close to that billion dollar fig which these other New so called state of the art stadiums are at now. change the top/ expand it/ big tv's whatever, dont tell me it cant be done. Cause it can I dont want to drive to the snore shore, or Kenner for gods sake to see the game. Crusader likes this.
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05-29-2014, 07:39 PM	#39
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,241	Re: Stadium Poll Originally Posted by TwistedTiger True, just need to learn how to keep the lights on! Not a Superdome issue. Watch your tongue.

05-29-2014, 08:08 PM	#40
NOLA54 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,708 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Stadium Poll Jerry's palace is a good example of a waste of money. They have GO-GO Girls in cages. What's that about?

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