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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Word is Red McCombs, after he sells the Vikings, might try to buy the New Orleans Saints from fellow car dealer and pal Tom Benson and move them to his home city of San Antonio. After next season, Benson can ...

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Old 04-12-2005, 09:09 AM   #1
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Red McCombs to buy Saints?

Word is Red McCombs, after he sells the Vikings, might try to buy the New Orleans Saints from fellow car dealer and pal Tom Benson and move them to his home city of San Antonio. After next season, Benson can get out of his Louisiana Superdome lease by paying $81 million.
http://www.twincities.com/mld/twinci...s/11370417.htm

It would surely suck if this happened, but the one bright spot is, I live in San Antonio. ;)
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Old 04-12-2005, 09:18 AM   #2
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I honestly hope it doesn\'t happen, but I\'m moving to Seattle anyway. :casstet:
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Old 04-12-2005, 09:25 AM   #3
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sheesh, must be the dregs of nfl ownership deals. why can\'t we get a mark cuban?
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Old 04-12-2005, 09:31 AM   #4
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i\'ve heard this rumor before-and then the oposite that the spurs were going to new orleans.
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Old 04-12-2005, 09:49 AM   #5
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Yeah I wouldn\'t buy this...

One the NFL owners approve such things... They are wanting new blood in the league and don\'t see them allowing someone to move back in...
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Old 04-12-2005, 09:58 AM   #6
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i wonder if the truly elite wealthy owners are tired of used car millionaires that couldn\'t afford to buy into the league at today\'s prices?
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Old 04-12-2005, 08:32 PM   #7
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This sounds like one of those Friday night, 12 drink rumors.
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