Governator wants two teams in LA...

bringbackmarty · 05-02-2006, 10:48 AM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2430018
Try one first why dontcha?
Associated Press

GRAPEVINE, Texas -- California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Tuesday he wants the NFL to return to the Los Angeles area -- with two teams.

After meeting with a group of NFL owners, Schwarzenegger said he was there to make sure "we're getting not only one NFL team to the Los Angeles area, Southern California, but to actually get two teams. That's why I came. Why limit it?"

NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue and a committee of 11 owners met to hear proposals from Los Angeles and Anaheim. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle were there to make separate presentations but joined the governor for a joint session.

"There's enough room and enough audience to have two teams," Schwarzenegger said. "We just have to all work together and make it happen."

Los Angeles, the nation's second-largest television market, has been without an NFL team since the Raiders and Rams both left after the 1994 season. When the NFL expanded in 2002, the new team went to Houston after Los Angeles leaders and supporters couldn't reach an agreement with the league.

Tagliabue, who is retiring in July, has long made it a priority to get a franchise back in Los Angeles.

The owners' committee, which includes Dan Rooney of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys and Bob Kraft of the New England Patriots, planned to hear stadium proposals from the Anaheim and Los Angeles officials. The cost estimates of $800 million are considerably higher than previous price tags.

Anaheim's plan calls for a new facility near Angels Stadium, which was converted to a baseball-only complex after the Rams left. The NFL team and the Los Angeles Angels had shared the stadium.

The Los Angeles plan is to construct a stadium inside the existing Los Angeles Coliseum, home to the Rams from 1946-79 and the Raiders from 1982-94.

The NFL owners' group won't make any decisions on the proposals during their meeting at a Dallas-Fort Worth Airport hotel. Instead, the group will make a presentation at the league's spring meetings in Denver, scheduled May 22-24.

After Schwarzenegger and the two mayors emerged from a 10-minute meeting with the owners, the governor chatted in the hallway with Jones, the Cowboys' owner. Tagliabue then pulled the group back into the meeting for about 20 minutes.

The governor returned to Los Angeles immediately afterward. The individual presentations by the cities were later in the day.

StcChief · 05-02-2006, 10:58 AM

When the roof blows off the Superdome again (likely this year) maybe that will be enough to move Saints to LA.

bogie · 05-02-2006, 11:02 AM

I would LOVE a team in LA. My concern is the fan base will be similar to the Oakland gang members and it won't be safe to go to games anyway.

Ebolapox · 05-02-2006, 12:14 PM

they wouldn't support ONE nfl team, why would they support TWO nfl teams??

I like ahnold, but he's on mushrooms apparently

Simplex3 · 05-02-2006, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by H5N1

they wouldn't support ONE nfl team, why would they support TWO nfl teams??

I like ahnold, but he's on mushrooms apparently

**Bowser** · 05-02-2006, 12:20 PM

I bet AH-nold would love to be considered for a lead in a Spielberg directed drama, too.

BIG_DADDY · 05-02-2006, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by H5N1

they wouldn't support ONE nfl team

They support two Basketball and two Baseball teams. They would easily support a football team.

Ebolapox · 05-02-2006, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

They support two Basketball and two Baseball teams. They would easily support a football team.

yeah. That's why the raiders and rams were so quick to leave ~ten years ago and nobody's been in a rush to get back

Frazod · 05-02-2006, 02:02 PM

I think they need another baseball team. Let's send them the Royals.

Let's send ANYBODY the Royals.

Simplex3 · 05-02-2006, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

They support two Basketball and two Baseball teams. They would easily support a football team.

I like you but this take is bulls**t without something to support it. LA has proven it can't support a football team not once but twice.

BIG_DADDY · 05-02-2006, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Simplex3

I like you but this take is bulls**t without something to support it. LA has proven it can't support a football team not once but twice.

They are LA people dude. They need an indoor stadium the caliber of Staples Center and not only will every game be sold out they will also do it at top dollar. I wouldn't put a team in there without a new stadium.

Spicy McHaggis · 05-02-2006, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

They are LA people dude. They need an indoor stadium the caliber of Staples Center...

Because it would be a shame to have to watch football outside in LA. Strange people there. I stayed for month with a cousin and it rained once all day. I suggested we go to a movie, something that normal people do on a rainy day and you can't go to beach. They looked at me like I was crazy and said something along the lines of "Um, it's raining out. We're not leaving the house."

Logical · 05-02-2006, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Simplex3

I like you but this take is bulls**t without something to support it. LA has proven it can't support a football team not once but twice.

This is just silly, the fact is they both wanted new stadiums and neither got them. The coliseum is a pit and even the Raiders should not be viewed negatively for leaving that place. The Rams got a nice new stadium in St. Louis but the attendance was not the issue, if it had been they would not have had to expand Angels stadium from 50K to 65k to house the Rams.

**DaneMcCloud** · 05-02-2006, 12:50 PM

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...60#post3158260

I've given multiple reasons in this thread as to why both teams left Los Angeles, and NONE of them have to do with the fans. I'm not going to repeat myself, so read the posts on that thread.

05-02-2006, 10:48 AM	Topic Starter
bringbackmarty Gonna go back in time.... Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $2905510	Governator wants two teams in LA... http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2430018 Try one first why dontcha? Associated Press GRAPEVINE, Texas -- California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Tuesday he wants the NFL to return to the Los Angeles area -- with two teams. After meeting with a group of NFL owners, Schwarzenegger said he was there to make sure "we're getting not only one NFL team to the Los Angeles area, Southern California, but to actually get two teams. That's why I came. Why limit it?" NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue and a committee of 11 owners met to hear proposals from Los Angeles and Anaheim. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle were there to make separate presentations but joined the governor for a joint session. "There's enough room and enough audience to have two teams," Schwarzenegger said. "We just have to all work together and make it happen." Los Angeles, the nation's second-largest television market, has been without an NFL team since the Raiders and Rams both left after the 1994 season. When the NFL expanded in 2002, the new team went to Houston after Los Angeles leaders and supporters couldn't reach an agreement with the league. Tagliabue, who is retiring in July, has long made it a priority to get a franchise back in Los Angeles. The owners' committee, which includes Dan Rooney of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys and Bob Kraft of the New England Patriots, planned to hear stadium proposals from the Anaheim and Los Angeles officials. The cost estimates of $800 million are considerably higher than previous price tags. Anaheim's plan calls for a new facility near Angels Stadium, which was converted to a baseball-only complex after the Rams left. The NFL team and the Los Angeles Angels had shared the stadium. The Los Angeles plan is to construct a stadium inside the existing Los Angeles Coliseum, home to the Rams from 1946-79 and the Raiders from 1982-94. The NFL owners' group won't make any decisions on the proposals during their meeting at a Dallas-Fort Worth Airport hotel. Instead, the group will make a presentation at the league's spring meetings in Denver, scheduled May 22-24. After Schwarzenegger and the two mayors emerged from a 10-minute meeting with the owners, the governor chatted in the hallway with Jones, the Cowboys' owner. Tagliabue then pulled the group back into the meeting for about 20 minutes. The governor returned to Los Angeles immediately afterward. The individual presentations by the cities were later in the day.
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05-02-2006, 10:58 AM	#2
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bogie West Coast Chief Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: california Casino cash: $10004900	I would LOVE a team in LA. My concern is the fan base will be similar to the Oakland gang members and it won't be safe to go to games anyway.
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Ebolapox remember, remember Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: como Casino cash: $1959903	they wouldn't support ONE nfl team, why would they support TWO nfl teams?? I like ahnold, but he's on mushrooms apparently
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05-02-2006, 02:02 PM	#10
Frazod WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $2995085	I think they need another baseball team. Let's send them the Royals. Let's send ANYBODY the Royals.
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05-02-2006, 12:50 PM	#15
DaneMcCloud Supporter Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hollywood, CA Casino cash: $10053648	http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...60#post3158260 I've given multiple reasons in this thread as to why both teams left Los Angeles, and NONE of them have to do with the fans. I'm not going to repeat myself, so read the posts on that thread.
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