Football Governator signs bill to allow construction on 75K stadium in LA - Page 2

Param · 10-22-2009, 02:20 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4585508

INDUSTRY, Calif. -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Thursday he had signed a bill allowing the construction of a 75,000-seat stadium that developers hope will lure an NFL team back to the Los Angeles area.

Schwarzenegger said he signed the environmental exemption bill last week but saved the announcement for a press conference in Industry, where the stadium would be built about 15 miles east of Los Angeles.

The bill would nullify a lawsuit filed by residents in nearby Walnut over the project's environmental impact.

Schwarzenegger called the lawsuit frivolous as he addressed a crowd of union members wearing hardhats. Across the street, a dozen protesters held signs saying "No Stadium."

"This is the best kind of action state government can create -- action that cuts red tape, generates jobs, is environmentally friendly and brings a continued economic boost to California," Schwarzenegger said.

Majestic Realty Co. is heading the stadium project after helping develop Staples Center, the downtown Los Angeles home of the NBA's Lakers and Clippers and the NHL's Kings.

Majestic has targeted seven teams as candidates to move to the Los Angeles area: the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Rams, San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers.

The firm has said the teams are in stadiums that are either too small or can't be updated with luxury box seats or other revenue sources an NFL club needs to thrive.

Schwarzenegger said the stadium would generate more than 18,000 jobs.

Majestic guaranteed parking lot attendants and concession stand workers would be paid middle-class wages, said Maria Elena Durazo, head of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor.

"This is true economic development," Durazo said. "It's going to benefit everyone in our community."

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Who is going to move there? SD?

**DaneMcCloud** · 10-22-2009, 02:33 PM

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Not at all familiar with the situation, but WTF? Why would the Jags move to St Loser if they can't support the

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If the Rams moved to SoCal, there would be no NFL realignment necessary. But, I doubt that the NFL would allow another team to move from St. Louis without another franchise willing to take its place.

Jacksonville plays in the AFC South with the Titans, Colts and Texans and would not require realignment.

If Jax moved to LA, everything would be a mess and I doubt that in that event, KC would be willing to move to the AFC South.

Brock · 10-22-2009, 02:33 PM

LA deserves the Raiders.

**DaneMcCloud** · 10-22-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

LA deserves the Raiders.

Please, noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

wild1 · 10-22-2009, 02:36 PM

What about the location for that stadium? I've never been to Industry, is that a good place to build it?

BigChiefFan · 10-22-2009, 02:37 PM

Is it an I.O.U. ?

ChiefsCountry · 10-22-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

If the Rams moved to SoCal, there would be no NFL realignment necessary. But, I doubt that the NFL would allow another team to move from St. Louis without another franchise willing to take its place.

Jacksonville plays in the NFC South with the Titans, Colts and Texans and would not require realignment.

If Jax moved to LA, everything would be a mess and I doubt that in that event, KC would be willing to move to the NFC South.

You mean AFC South. It would suck major donkey balls to lose the Donks and Raiders rivarlies but the Colts and Titans could be hated on pretty easy if the league chose to do it.

**Buck** · 10-22-2009, 02:41 PM

Hey look, I just realigned the Divisions in a way that makes sense!

Also attached is the current alignment.

**DaneMcCloud** · 10-22-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

You mean AFC South. It would suck major donkey balls to lose the Donks and Raiders rivarlies but the Colts and Titans could be hated on pretty easy if the league chose to do it.

Yeah, duh.

I'm losing my mind today. Our nanny isn't here and my daughter is on day 4 of the Swine Flu.

Good times!

Gravedigger · 10-22-2009, 02:43 PM

I'd like to believe that they'd move the Jaguars over there, St. Louis does have a bit more going on in their city, sports wise, than Jacksonville.

Gravedigger · 10-22-2009, 02:44 PM

Maybe they'll move things around so we can be in the NFC now.... easy playoffs lets do it!!!!

**DaneMcCloud** · 10-22-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Gravedigger

Maybe they'll move things around so we can be in the NFC now.... easy playoffs lets do it!!!!

ChiefsCountry · 10-22-2009, 02:47 PM

Here is all the information on the stadium
http://www.losangelesfootballstadium.com/

wild1 · 10-22-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Gravedigger

Maybe they'll move things around so we can be in the NFC now.... easy playoffs lets do it!!!!

We're 1 or 2 players away from being a playoff team if we can get ourselves in the NFC west!

Brock · 10-22-2009, 02:48 PM

Doing a realignment for one team seems unlikely. Atlanta was in the NFC west for like 30 years.

**Bearcat** · 10-22-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

Hey look, I just realigned the Divisions in a way that makes sense!

Also attached is the current alignment.

Sweet, 2nd place!

10-22-2009, 02:20 PM
Param Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $10005218	Governator signs bill to allow construction on 75K stadium in LA http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4585508 INDUSTRY, Calif. -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Thursday he had signed a bill allowing the construction of a 75,000-seat stadium that developers hope will lure an NFL team back to the Los Angeles area. Schwarzenegger said he signed the environmental exemption bill last week but saved the announcement for a press conference in Industry, where the stadium would be built about 15 miles east of Los Angeles. The bill would nullify a lawsuit filed by residents in nearby Walnut over the project's environmental impact. Schwarzenegger called the lawsuit frivolous as he addressed a crowd of union members wearing hardhats. Across the street, a dozen protesters held signs saying "No Stadium." "This is the best kind of action state government can create -- action that cuts red tape, generates jobs, is environmentally friendly and brings a continued economic boost to California," Schwarzenegger said. Majestic Realty Co. is heading the stadium project after helping develop Staples Center, the downtown Los Angeles home of the NBA's Lakers and Clippers and the NHL's Kings. Majestic has targeted seven teams as candidates to move to the Los Angeles area: the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Rams, San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers. The firm has said the teams are in stadiums that are either too small or can't be updated with luxury box seats or other revenue sources an NFL club needs to thrive. Schwarzenegger said the stadium would generate more than 18,000 jobs. Majestic guaranteed parking lot attendants and concession stand workers would be paid middle-class wages, said Maria Elena Durazo, head of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. "This is true economic development," Durazo said. "It's going to benefit everyone in our community." _________________________________________ Who is going to move there? SD?
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